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Post by appleseedy on Jan 3, 2021 8:09:45 GMT -5
*a young Calishite woman is led into the house of healing in the care of Adolina, she doesn't seem to know herself, she makes no trouble for anyone and passively does as instructed. Her eyes seem dull and lifeless her face unnaturally expressionless. She was brought to the house by three others. A white haired leather clad muscular woman, a green dressed dusky skinned woman and another Calishite with pig tails dressed in red and white. She would wait until Siphanien or Henrik discovered her there....*
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Jan 3, 2021 11:01:51 GMT -5
*a young Calishite woman is led into the house of healing in the care of Adolina, she doesn't seem to know herself, she makes no trouble for anyone and passively does as instructed. Her eyes seem dull and lifeless her face unnaturally expressionless. She was brought to the house by three others. A white haired leather clad muscular woman, a green dressed dusky skinned woman and another Calishite with pig tails dressed in red and white. She would wait until Siphanien or Henrik discovered her there....* Henrik has spoken to and attended to the woman who appears to be remaining in the House as a patient for the time being. Siphanien has been asked to also attend her. |
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Post by koffie on Jan 5, 2021 5:46:13 GMT -5
Siphanien can be found around the patient quite often, at first talking to her, examining her and trying to figure out what happened to her.
She seems to be personally invested in taking care of her, making sure she gets the proper treatment, care, letting her recover in her own pace while trying to help her go through her own memories, or just by keeping her company
As time progresses, Siph tends to take her out for small walks as well, around the neighborhood and to the temple of cats.
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Post by nemusator on Jan 5, 2021 8:04:59 GMT -5
After news would reach him, Chell would enter the Healing house, seeking Henrik in order to offer his help if needed.
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Post by PhatDorf on Jan 5, 2021 9:00:37 GMT -5
Arriving at the House of Healing, a small woman in a dark hood, and large backpack arrives - and finds her way to where ever the Calishite woman is being cared for.
Eranin takes a small collection from a satchel, and presents them wordlessly toward Aleena, and whoever is caring for her at the time.
A small bundle of exotic smelling incense, a styled pleasantly smelling oil lamp, some chocolate, and some Calimport blend tea.
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Post by appleseedy on Jan 5, 2021 12:26:44 GMT -5
After a few days Aleena is seen wandering around the house of healing doing small tasks while supervised. She answers any questions in a simple manner without elaboration or context, if pressed she retreats into confused anxiety. She would not respond to anything unless given a direct question and seems aware of little more than hunger and exhaustion. Ae night she would cry out but after a few days the dreams subside and her presence would go more or less unnoticed. She had little curiosity about herself her visitors or her surroundings. She would seem nothing more than one of the forgotten souls lingering in this place save for her guests.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Jan 5, 2021 13:00:52 GMT -5
Henrik seems to be making sure none of the staff or visitors put any pressure on Aleena. He is keeping her under discreet yet keen observation while he goes about his duties, attempting to keep things as normal and calm as possible for her. He engages her in gentle conversation when he can and brings her food if he sees she is hungry and makes sure she is not disturbed when she is tired. Whatever he knows, it appears he is creating a safe and mundane routine for her mind to follow while she is healing psychologically. The priest leaves a set of paint pans in a very old box by her bed with two brushes, parchment and a water pot, he asks her to paint something for him(( appleseedy)) Seeing Chell arrive, Henrik smiles and welcomes him warmly "It is always a joy to see you, my friend" He invites the man to join him for some chores and food foraging to replace the vegetables and fruit savaged by the locust attack. |
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Post by nemusator on Jan 5, 2021 16:42:32 GMT -5
"Likewise friend!" Chell would reply smiling warmly. He would gladly join the foraging team, often humming a captivating melody...
Same melody would at some moments sound joyfully. And in some other moments melancholic, full of hurt...
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Post by appleseedy on Feb 1, 2021 15:35:33 GMT -5
Aleena grew more restless after taking part in the great hunt. Earlier this day she left the house of healing wielding a nasty looking pickaxe and a tower shield, she did not seem in the mood to discuss her movements and none know her whereabouts. she pulled up her hood and marched off into the city without a word but with purposeful steps.
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Post by koffie on Feb 2, 2021 2:36:11 GMT -5
Siphanien, still often frequenting to visit Aleena, watches Aleena leave, and decides to let her go off, knowing she should know what is best for herself, or, to blow off steam performing good tasks for the community...
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Post by DM Private P on Feb 20, 2021 9:53:10 GMT -5
A young boy no more than eight years old stumbles into the House of Healing. He collapses just inside the doorway with a bloody dirty rag wrapped around his eyes. “Henrik,” he moans.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Feb 20, 2021 14:13:26 GMT -5
A young boy no more than eight years old stumbles into the House of Healing. He collapses just inside the doorway with a bloody dirty rag wrapped around his eyes. “Henrik,” he moans. Henrik appears at speed through a doorway after an acolyte calls for him "I'm here..I'm Henrik, I am going to take you into the infirmary, you're safe" He speaks gently, getting down to the boy's level "Is it alright if I carry you?" He asks, not wanting to startle but reassure the child who can't see him. |
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Post by DM Private P on Feb 21, 2021 11:41:28 GMT -5
The boy nods his head as he sobs silently with his body jerking to the sharp intakes of breath.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Feb 21, 2021 12:53:53 GMT -5
The boy nods his head as he sobs silently with his body jerking to the sharp intakes of breath. Very carefully, Henrik picks the boy up and carries him into the infirmary to place him on a cot "Good lad, I am going to need to look under the bandage so I can see what's going on...can you be brave?" He sits beside the boy "I promise I will be as gentle as I can" |
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Post by DM Private P on Feb 21, 2021 13:06:05 GMT -5
As Henrik removes the bandages around the boy’s eyes he sees dried blood caked with dirt around empty eye sockets. It would appear that the child’s eyeballs have been skillfully removed and in their place are small bonelike protuberances. The child’s sobs grow deeper and deeper as he begins to wail in despair.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Feb 21, 2021 13:22:32 GMT -5
As Henrik removes the bandages around the boy’s eyes he sees dried blood caked with dirt around empty eye sockets. It would appear that the child’s eyeballs have been skillfully removed and in their place are small bonelike protuberances. The child’s sobs grow deeper and deeper as he begins to wail in despair. Initially, a horrified expression flashes across the healer's face which is replaced by barely-restrained anger... who could do this to a child?He looks at Adolina, then the other healers around the infirmary and nods to them to bring screens over to shield the poor child from other patients "What is your name, young man?" Henrik keeps his voice calm and fills a bowl with water from a jug and opens a series of salves that will clean the eye sockets "I'm going to clean the area so I can get a better look" He starts to bless the equipment, cloth and water with quiet prayers. |
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Post by DM Private P on Feb 21, 2021 13:39:12 GMT -5
The boy says, “My name is Simon.”
As Henrik gently cleans the wounds they reopen and foul smelling pus begins to weep from around the eye sockets. Simon let’s loose a soul piercing scream and his face contorts in such pain that it brings up feelings of dread in all that can hear it.
Simon begins thrashing about wildly and an embossed envelope falls out of his rags onto the floor.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Feb 21, 2021 13:44:20 GMT -5
The boy says, “My name is Simon.” As Henrik gently cleans the wounds they reopen and foul smelling pus begins to weep from around the eye sockets. Simon let’s loose a soul piercing scream and his face contorts in such pain that it brings up feelings of dread in all that can hear it. Simon begins thrashing about wildly and an embossed envelope falls out of his rags onto the floor. "I need some help here!" Henrik summons assistance "Please hold him still" He scoops up the envelope and places it to one side, intent on helping the boy before anything else...he scans his gaze over the child's face as the boy's wounds respond badly and casts Greater Restoration on him. |
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Post by DM Private P on Feb 21, 2021 14:00:48 GMT -5
Simon’s wailing and thrashing stops as he passes out. Henrik’s magic washes over the boy and a better coloration flushes throughout his skin. However, the wounds around the eye sockets still ooze a putrid smelling pus.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Feb 21, 2021 14:08:37 GMT -5
Simon’s wailing and thrashing stops as he passes out. Henrik’s magic washes over the boy and a better coloration flushes throughout his skin. However, the wounds around the eye sockets still ooze a putrid smelling pus. A relieved look passes between Henrik and the other healers "Thank you, it looks like this is complicated" Henrik frowns, he begins applying treatment and prayers to remove and neutralize any diseases and poisons from the boy's body. He examines the wounds around the eye sockets and takes the opportunity to clean more, investigating the bony protuberances and how they are attached. |
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Post by DM Private P on Feb 21, 2021 14:50:09 GMT -5
As Henrik examines Simon it would appear that some sort of cysts have been surgically implanted around the eye sockets. Further examination also reveals the eyes were very skillfully removed without damaging the muscles around the eyeballs. The bony protuberances poking slightly out into the sockets seem to be actual bone that seems to be fused with the orbits of the skull.
Henrik’s magic slowly solves the problem of the cysts, but the bone spikes remain.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Feb 21, 2021 15:00:51 GMT -5
As Henrik examines Simon it would appear that some sort of cysts have been surgically implanted around the eye sockets. Further examination also reveals the eyes were very skillfully removed without damaging the muscles around the eyeballs. The bony protuberances poking slightly out into the sockets seem to be actual bone that seems to be fused with the orbits of the skull. Henrik’s magic slowly solves the problem of the cysts, but the bone spikes remain. Henrik frowns, muttering softly to himself "Someone does not want me to grow your eyes back again, do they Simon...well tough, I am still going to try" He remembers the envelope and pausing to protect himself from harmful magic, uses a small knife to open it, studying the outer envelope as well as the contents. |
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Post by DM Private P on Feb 21, 2021 17:14:51 GMT -5
The letter is addressed to Henrik in a nice flowing yet precise hand. It’s sealed with a wax seal bearing two crossed scalpels. Inside is a letter that reads:
Dearest Henrik,
I hope this letter finds you in good health. I’ve been watching your work over the years with keen interest. I dare say you’ve inspired me with your skills. You and all those of your faith have been helping too many and as such have allowed hope, kindness, and good to run rampant across the realm. I can’t allow this and as such have decided to put right the wrongs you perceive and strive to fix.
Let this message and the messenger that bears it to you serve as a testament to my skill and dedication. I do hope you won’t be so foolish as to attempt to help this child. You might find you don’t have the stomach for what happens next. Looking forward to demonstrating my artistic flair to you soon.
Sincerely,
The Surgeon
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Feb 22, 2021 5:44:08 GMT -5
The letter is addressed to Henrik in a nice flowing yet precise hand. It’s sealed with a wax seal bearing two crossed scalpels. Inside is a letter that reads: Dearest Henrik, I hope this letter finds you in good health. I’ve been watching your work over the years with keen interest. I dare say you’ve inspired me with your skills. You and all those of your faith have been helping too many and as such have allowed hope, kindness, and good to run rampant across the realm. I can’t allow this and as such have decided to put right the wrongs you perceive and strive to fix. Let this message and the messenger that bears it to you serve as a testament to my skill and dedication. I do hope you won’t be so foolish as to attempt to help this child. You might find you don’t have the stomach for what happens next. Looking forward to demonstrating my artistic flair to you soon. Sincerely, The Surgeon Whatever is going through the healer's mind is not readable in his face as his gaze tracks over the words. Henrik folds the letter and places it back in its envelope, he looks down at Simon in silence and continues to work to make him comfortable, packing open wounds with dressings and binding the child's head with a high quality bandage. He writes a note on a chart: I am unwilling to put this child through more trauma presently, my course is to wait until he is strong enough to be moved to a secure location pending investigation into his attacker. It is a criminal matter, therefore he himself is evidence of the attack and sadly he will have to be questioned. All healers are instructed to remain silent on the issue, admit no visitors except myself or known staff. Due to the threat issued to the faith, I urge all healers to be vigilant. Go nowhere alone, take all the usual precautions. We are Ilmater's servants, if we have no enemies we have not taken a stand against evil - H. |
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Post by davenutninja408 on Feb 22, 2021 18:25:31 GMT -5
A few discreet messages are exchanged to and from the house of healing.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Feb 23, 2021 5:33:27 GMT -5
Henrik keeps a patient vigil by his charge's bedside, waiting for the child to show signs that he is stronger and aware of his surroundings. // DM Private P |
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Post by DM Private P on Feb 23, 2021 10:04:48 GMT -5
Several hours after Henrik’s initial magical and mundane treatments Simon’s coloration begins to change in a sign that there is something terribly wrong. Simon begins to groan loudly and his temperature is beginning to get hotter and hotter.
//Fiddles send me a heal check via our PM thread please
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Post by Southpaw on Feb 23, 2021 10:20:27 GMT -5
Upon hearing the news, Breannah arrives at the House of Healing to be on hand in case of trouble to deal with, and to provide extra hands for tasks that don’t require a healer’s trained skill, so the skilled hands can focus on the skilled tasks. After a quick, “Lemme know what I can do,” she stands aside, out of the way, ready to fetch water, or hold a dressing in place, or ... what ever is asked.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Feb 23, 2021 15:12:38 GMT -5
Several hours after Henrik’s initial magical and mundane treatments Simon’s coloration begins to change in a sign that there is something terribly wrong. Simon begins to groan loudly and his temperature is beginning to get hotter and hotter. //Fiddles send me a heal check via our PM thread please Henrik reaches out with his senses and knowledge, scanning and assessing the child as quickly as possible as he tries to keep the boy's temperature down. //sent. |
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Post by DM Private P on Feb 23, 2021 15:38:33 GMT -5
As Simon’s condition begins to slowly deteriorate Henrik’s careful monitoring detects that the boy has been poisoned again! Henrik slowly and carefully looks the boy over trying to solve the mystery and notices something so slight that it escaped his original study of the boy’s condition. There is a small and extremely faint line no more than a centimeter long on Simon’s lower right abdomen.
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