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Post by DM Private P on Mar 9, 2021 7:32:44 GMT -5
As Henrik examines the girl’s heart and blood vessels he notes that the sheer skill of the Surgeon to do what he did must be Henrik’s equal, maybe even better. The blood vessels are indeed connected to her heart and somehow have been elongated without weakening them. The vessels appear to be intricately woven throughout her ribs and it is as horrifying as it is impressive. Her heart appears strong and sturdy.
Squishy popping noises can be heard in the other specimen jars as the other sacs burst open spraying ichor within their containment. The foul smell of rotting flesh grows within the room and little thumps within the jar are sounded as leeches bump into the hard walls of the jars.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Mar 9, 2021 8:29:07 GMT -5
As Henrik examines the girl’s heart and blood vessels he notes that the sheer skill of the Surgeon to do what he did must be Henrik’s equal, maybe even better. The blood vessels are indeed connected to her heart and somehow have been elongated without weakening them. The vessels appear to be intricately woven throughout her ribs and it is as horrifying as it is impressive. Her heart appears strong and sturdy. Squishy popping noises can be heard in the other specimen jars as the other sacs burst open spraying ichor within their containment. The foul smell of rotting flesh grows within the room and little thumps within the jar are sounded as leeches bump into the hard walls of the jars. Henrik glances at the leeches and shrugs before he looks back at the intricate puzzle in front of him "I see, it seems that the best way for me to proceed is to open the ribcage, create space in the "true ribs"..1-7, to not disturb the aorta and vessel connections as I put the heart back in its cavity.. I'll have to make incisions in the costal cartilage to allow untangling" He explains to those still in the infirmary "There isn't a choice, the heart has to be put back but I do not want to put her through having her heart connections severed and rejoined again, I just want to protect the organ behind bone" |
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Post by koffie on Mar 9, 2021 9:19:24 GMT -5
Siphanien seems to watch mostly, but adds a comment to his theories:
i think we may not have much choice, as the vessels have been elongated. the heart is built for her body, if her vessels are kept this long, it might proove too weak, and blood might now flow through the entire body.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Mar 9, 2021 10:17:29 GMT -5
Siphanien seems to watch mostly, but adds a comment to his theories: i think we may not have much choice, as the vessels have been elongated. the heart is built for her body, if her vessels are kept this long, it might proove too weak, and blood might now flow through the entire body. Henrik sighs "That is a good point, the elongated vessels will make the process too slow..I agree with your assessment, we will have to shorten the vessels once the connections are free of the ribs" |
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Post by DM Private P on Mar 9, 2021 12:11:03 GMT -5
As Siphanien and Henrik discuss what the best course of action is they need to send me a spot check.
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Post by koffie on Mar 9, 2021 13:27:33 GMT -5
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Post by DM Private P on Mar 9, 2021 13:33:24 GMT -5
During the discussion Henrik notices a wriggling wormlike head poke out between the left middle two ribs and then it backs up. Blood begins to flow quickly through this hole. Siphanien notices the flowing blood.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Mar 9, 2021 14:10:57 GMT -5
During the discussion Henrik notices a wriggling wormlike head poke out between the left middle two ribs and then it backs up. Blood begins to flow quickly through this hole. Siphanien notices the flowing blood. "Parasite" Henrik angles his light closer to the ribs where he saw the head and searches for the bleed "Sister, where's the wound seal...if that's another leech it's going to keep biting until it bleeds her dry" |
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Post by DM Private P on Mar 9, 2021 15:51:38 GMT -5
The girl begins coughing blood up and her heart begins to beat erratically.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Mar 9, 2021 16:34:55 GMT -5
The girl begins coughing blood up and her heart begins to beat erratically. Henrik places his scalpel down and puts one hand either side of her rib cage, casting Heal throughout her torso. |
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Post by DM Private P on Mar 9, 2021 17:12:15 GMT -5
The magic buys Henrik and Siphanien only moments as several wormlike creatures pop out of the flesh and begin burrowing into her heart. Blood freely pours from the wounds as well as the girl’s ears, eyes, and nose. The child’s heart begins to falter and slow.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Mar 9, 2021 17:20:37 GMT -5
The magic buys Henrik and Siphanien only moments of as several wormlike creatures pop out of the flesh and begin burrowing into her heart. Blood freely pours from the wounds as well as the girl’s ears, eyes, and nose. The child’s heart begins to falter and slow. "Keep healing her please" Henrik speaks through gritted teeth as he aggressively goes after the worms with a pair of thin ceramic tweezers. |
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Post by koffie on Mar 9, 2021 22:31:38 GMT -5
Siphanien continues healing her as instructed, small blessings at first, resorting to regenerative blessings later on to make the process easier.
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Post by DM Private P on Mar 10, 2021 8:36:30 GMT -5
The healing efforts are not as effective as the damage done. Henrik removes several of the slippery wormlike creatures, but there always seems to be another two for every one removed. The girl’s skin around her legs and arms moves up and down from the nasty creatures. Her heart stutters before stopping and more of the rotter burst out and begin devouring the fleshy mass. The body convulses briefly before stopping and the smell foul rot permeates the air of the room.
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Mar 10, 2021 9:04:00 GMT -5
The healing efforts are not as effective as the damage done. Henrik removes several of the slippery wormlike creatures, but there always seems to be another two for every one removed. The girl’s skin around her legs and arms moves up and down from the nasty creatures. Her heart stutters before stopping and more of the rotter burst out and begin devouring the fleshy mass. The body convulses briefly before stopping and the smell foul rot permeates the air of the room. Henrik ties his scarf mask over his nose and mouth and keeps fighting for the girl's life right up until the last convulsion. He takes a clipping of her hair and puts it to one side. He casts a Prayer on the girl for Ilmater to intercede and send one of his divine servants to possess her so she feels no pain if these truly are her last moments. |
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Post by koffie on Mar 10, 2021 9:40:40 GMT -5
Siphanien looks in horrid for a moment, having seen alot, this is quite new to her, she takes a step back knowing the girl is in good hands with henrik, then heads outside for a moment as the patient has passed away
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Post by offduty on Mar 11, 2021 0:20:14 GMT -5
Walking into the room Lynn softly rest her hand on Henrik shoulder. Knowing how much pain this has caused him and frantically he's worked. She whispers in his ear. "Let me be your anchor."
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Mar 11, 2021 6:33:28 GMT -5
Walking into the room Lynn softly rest her hand on Henrik shoulder. Knowing how much pain this has caused him and frantically he's worked. She whispers in his ear. "Let me be your anchor." Looking down at the girl's worm-ravaged body, Henrik nods sadly; his face is worn and tired, the scarf mask down. He pats Lynn's hand softly "I take comfort knowing she is at peace now and she will never suffer again" He exhales and removes his gloves "I will make a Plea of Rest for a tenday soon...a lot has happened in a short time, I've been on the frontline of multiple conflicts and this...atrocity. I need to consider it all" He gives Lynn's cheek a gentle kiss. The girl's injuries and cause of death are meticulously recorded before the corpse is shrouded and taken away at Henrik's behest to be cremated along with the implanted parasites that killed her. As she is nameless, Henrik gives her a name so she is not coldly-interred as an unknown and forgotten victim. He lists her as "Gypsy Dove" - giving her his own adopted last name and space beside interred members of his own deceased family in a secure and private Cormyrean graveyard near Arabel. The silent War Wizard Shacklesford is given time to process the horror that he has witnessed. |
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Post by koffie on Mar 11, 2021 7:11:55 GMT -5
Siphanien returns to the house of healing, two bottles of ale in her hand, and beckons Henrik, once he is ready for it, outside to sit and talk about the most recent events
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Mar 11, 2021 8:49:56 GMT -5
Siphanien returns to the house of healing, two bottles of ale in her hand, and beckons Henrik, once he is ready for it, outside to sit and talk about the most recent events When he is free and willing to talk, Henrik pads silently outside and sits beside his sister in the sunshine - ale is shared and matters discussed. |
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Post by DM Private P on Mar 11, 2021 11:02:37 GMT -5
When the two finish their heart to heart discussion War Wizard Shacklesford approaches them. He wears a stoic face and says, “It is a hard thing to lose a battle, a fight, a patient, but how we deal with the loss is important to our future. The goal of the dark hearted is to destroy the hope of the light in others. It is only by letting this happen are we truly defeated. That poor child may have suffered a fate physically we can’t imagine, but should we falter now I tell you she will have served the purpose for which she was intended. Do you think that’s what she’d want? I don’t know about you, but I won’t allow such to happen. I believe in justice and strive to see it upheld.”
He pulls out a old worn looking symbol of Tyr. “This has been passed down through my family for generations. Whenever I see the horrors of the world around me I steel my soul and work harder to embolden people to the light through faith, action, and whatever is needed. Will you do the same?”
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Mar 11, 2021 13:06:29 GMT -5
When the two finish their heart to heart discussion War Wizard Shacklesford approaches them. He wears a stoic face and says, “It is a hard thing to lose a battle, a fight, a patient, but how we deal with the loss is important to our future. The goal of the dark hearted is to destroy the hope of the light in others. It is only by letting this happen are we truly defeated. That poor child may have suffered a fate physically we can’t imagine, but should we falter now I tell you she will have served the purpose for which she was intended. Do you think that’s what she’d want? I don’t know about you, but I won’t allow such to happen. I believe in justice and strive to see it upheld.” He pulls out a old worn looking symbol of Tyr. “This has been passed down through my family for generations. Whenever I see the horrors of the world around me I steel my soul and work harder to embolden people to the light through faith, action, and whatever is needed. Will you do the same?” Henrik arches a brow as the War Wizard speaks "I am Chaplain of the Triadic Order of the Divine Resurrection and my sister is also a member of the Order, we will not lose heart or falter in the vows of service we have taken to all three churches of the Triad, I have honored my vows for many years since the formation of the Order and will continue to do so" He admires the old symbol of Tyr "The Surgeon said I was just a "few bad days" away from being just like him which shows a complete ignorance and lack of understanding not just of me..but the faith of Ilmater and the Triad entirely..I didn't get to the position I hold without MANY bad days. Ilmatari are often misunderstood, abused and patronized, we're used to it, we serve in the worst places and see unimaginable things in our careers - all of which we have endured and rallied from with faith. I am sure that's how you feel about your own vocation, War Wizard and I know you won't falter in our quest to serve justice for these poor children either" He offers the man his seat in the sun "We take a breath, we rally and fight on. We will work together to bring the light to uncover the truth, end this cruel coward and bring justice to bear upon him for the atrocities he has committed..he does not have just our attention now but all the knights, resources and alliances we have connections to. My reports will go to them all." |
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Post by offduty on Mar 12, 2021 8:03:30 GMT -5
Lynn steps outside with a platter of cheesy bread sandwiches for Henrik and Siphanien when they are done talking.
"I made us all something to eat."
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Mar 12, 2021 8:48:47 GMT -5
Lynn steps outside with a platter of cheesy bread sandwiches for Henrik and Siphanien when they are done talking. "I made us all something to eat." "Thank you my dear" Henrik looks grateful to her "I know after what we all saw some of us won't even think of food..or want to...but it is important after a traumatic experience to keep yourself fed and watered" He looks at the other two as he takes a small bite of sandwich "I find sometimes I think I don't want to eat but in fact when I smell the food and taste it, I do, it restores the balance" |
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Post by offduty on Mar 12, 2021 9:01:27 GMT -5
"I was just worried you would forget to eat again sweetheart." Softly kissing his cheek. "I think spring is here at last. It will be nice to be able to be outside again." Takes a bite of her sandwich. "Maybe dinner on the roof when your done working?"
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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Mar 12, 2021 9:35:46 GMT -5
"I was just worried you would forget to eat again sweetheart." Softly kissing his cheek. "I think spring is here at last. It will be nice to be able to be outside again." Takes a bite of her sandwich. "Maybe dinner on the roof when your done working?" "A wonderful idea, I think we could benefit from that" Henrik looks relieved "A quiet evening and the stars" |
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Post by Fiddlesticks on Jul 22, 2021 9:35:22 GMT -5
Having quietly returned to duties after returning from a pilgrimage, the tall priest Henrik is once again spotted around the House of Healing attending to his duties and intently studying a large book.
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Post by Ascension on Aug 9, 2021 15:43:48 GMT -5
A day and a half after the battle of cloudstone, a limping Alamor makes his way into the suzail house of healing, leaning upon a walking stick. He makes his way to a pew and lays down in it for a moment and grunts as he lays there. "I'll take tha' "Wha the hells ya been do'in" special befer' I be off far ta' early t'a eveningstar... n' did I eva' tell ya, ya got tha most beautiful eyes.." he says to the nearest cleric before closing his eyes and takes a short rest.
Inspection of his injuries would show large amount of bruising, cuts, and various other injuries of battle, many of which seemed to have some personal efforts to mend himself at those moments, before he arrived, they seem a few days old.
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Post by Fiddlesticks on Aug 9, 2021 16:21:49 GMT -5
Henrik returns to the House from the Triadic Keep with a handful of Cloudstone refugees, he takes the time to visit everyone in the infirmary and make sure the refugees are settled before he heads into the private clerical area to sleep. The priest's face is ashen. His only sign of injury is a line scab across the lower bridge of his nose that is already healing.
He changes into a simple grey tunic and pants while his uniform is washed and mended. He lights candles at the shrine when he is seen again and spends some time in quiet prayer before visiting Alamor.
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Post by Ascension on Aug 10, 2021 7:47:42 GMT -5
Henrik would return to find out his patient had already seeming to have vanished, if perhaps making the pew he laid upon dirty in the time he was there. From what other priest and clergy would say he laid down to wait there, before a half orc of the triad by the name of Dylan came to him, and they left together before Alamor had been seen to, his wounds untended, and him limping out on a staff he had brought with him muttering to Dylan in a rushed pace about nobles, war wizards, and "Tha' bloody piker, Uldor".
Hours later a message would come through the triadic order arriving for henrik with the squire telling Henrik it was from "Some crazy dragon-elf that nearly crashed into the keep and had lighting chasing him down the mountain till he crashed into the ground."
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