Main character: Racquel
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In the Private Quarters
This is a very tidy room, lined with neatly made bunks and sparkling clean.
Jurien the Innkeeper must clean this area constantly. The floor is scrubbed
clean and the wood shines with a glowing patina from years of travel and
care. A few pieces of furniture stand in the center of the room to be used
by Wisdoms and students alike.
A board is mounted on a wall here.
A crumpled note lies on the floor.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
A small, somewhat rickety table wobbles on unsteady legs.
A chair made of red oak rests next to the table. [2]
An elaborately worked box stands here, ready to receive your vote.
The local wisdom is here, caring for the village.
Jurien the Innkeeper stands here inspecting the quarters.
Racquel staggers into the room, swaying a little.
glare jurien
You glare icily at her.
Racquel says 'Don't just watch me.
Racquel says 'Help me to my chambers.
Racquel takes Jurien's arm, leaning on her heavily as she crawls into bed.
nod jurien
You nod at her.
Racquel says 'Please have Neela bring me the teas I prepared.
shiver
Brrrrrrrrr.
Racquel watches as Jurien leaves.
Racquel closes her eyes, trying to ignore the pain in her side.
Racquel startles.
Racquel opens her eyes to Neela.
glare
You glare at nothing in particular.
Racquel says 'What, girl?
Racquel frowns as Neela stutters, 'I... I... I'm sorry, Mistress. I brought the teas you asked for. Should I not have woken you?'
sigh
You sigh.
Racquel says 'No, girl. You should have. Thank you. Leave them with me.
Racquel takes the various teas and boiled water as the girl leaves.
Racquel looks at the pouches on the bed.
Racquel purses her lips.
Racquel says 'Something for sleep. Something for pain.
Racquel carefully measures out the doses.
Racquel murmurs, 'It will have to be strong this time. But not too strong so as I...'
sniff
You sniff sadly. *SNIFF*
Racquel says 'Bah! Who am I talking to?
roll
You roll your eyes.
Racquel says 'Pull yourself together, woman!
Racquel prepares the tea and drinks it.
Racquel settles back into the bed and closes her eyes.
Racquel focuses on her breathing, doing her best to ignore the pain.
sleep
You go to sleep.
l
A Low-Ceiling Tent
Tassled cushions lay scattered about, upon a rich, silk carpet, which covers
the rocky ground beneath the tent. Stone or wooden bowls and plates are
arranged about the center of the floor in a circular pattern, filled with the
remains of a meal, which the gai'shain scurry about to clean.
An aiel Wise One is resting here.
An aiel Wise One is resting here.
An aiel Wise One is resting here.
[ obvious exits: N ]
blink
You blink your eyes innocently.
Racquel says 'Wise Ones.
Racquel joins the other women, taking her place in the tent.
Deserie says 'Welcome back, Child.
Racquel nods to Deserie.
Joleen says 'How do you fare?
sigh
You sigh.
Racquel says 'The pain gets worse, Wise One. I require more healing. The wound is open again.
Joleen nods gravely.
Joleen says 'I see. Well. You best show us.
nod
You nod in agreement.
rem cloak
You stop using a dark grey travelling cloak with silver lining.
rem bra
You stop using a red bra of lace and silk.
Racquel reveals her infected wound.
Deserie says 'Dear child, it looks worse than before. The infection is spreading...
nod
You nod in agreement.
Racquel says 'I know.
Racquel says 'Please... Do what you can.
Racquel watches as the Wise Ones share a look.
Joleen says 'Child, you must know we can not heal this from Tel'aran'rhiod. You need to seek us in the waking world.
Racquel says 'I'm afraid that is not an option I have. The Aiel Waste is too far for me to travel either on foot nor by other means. The sickness makes me too weak. And... I have other matters to attend... Theq...
Racquel trails off.
Deserie says 'You are no good to him if you are dead, child. Come. We will do what we can.
Racquel lays down in the tent, watching as the glow of Saidar surrounds the three women.
Racquel feels the warm flows of Saidar touch her.
Racquel closes her eyes, letting the healing work.
You are hungry.
You are thirsty.
Racquel opens her eyes as the warmth slowly recedes.
Racquel looks around.
l
A Low-Ceiling Tent
Tassled cushions lay scattered about, upon a rich, silk carpet, which covers
the rocky ground beneath the tent. Stone or wooden bowls and plates are
arranged about the center of the floor in a circular pattern, filled with the
remains of a meal, which the gai'shain scurry about to clean.
An aiel Wise One is here, exhausted.
An aiel Wise One is here, exhausted.
An aiel Wise One is here, exhausted.
[ obvious exits: N ]
Racquel slowly stands up.
Racquel inspects her side, placing her fingers onto the now-healed scar.
Racquel says 'It's still a little dark. But the pain is gone.
Racquel says 'Thank you, Wise Ones.
You are hungry.
You are thirsty.
Joleen says 'Child, you know the sickness will return until you are healed properly. Don't leave it too long to come to us.
Racquel nods at Joleen.
Racquel says 'Yes, Wise One. Thank you all.
Racquel stands straighter.
You are hungry.
You are thirsty.
Racquel says abruptly, 'Now I must go.'
Racquel says 'I will return tomorrow as we arranged.
Racquel says 'Deserie Child. You must rest now. You know the sleep you have here is not the replenishing sleep you need.
Joleen says 'Yes Child. When did you last properly sleep?
sigh
You sigh.
You are hungry.
You are thirsty.
Racquel says 'I do what I must. I...
Racquel is cut off.
Racquel says 'Deserie You will go now and sleep. You will not waste the work we just spent on you.
sigh
You sigh.
You are hungry.
You are thirsty.
Racquel says 'Yes, Wise One. I shall seek a proper rest. Thank you once more.
You wear a red bra of lace and silk on your body.
You wear a dark grey travelling cloak with silver lining around your body.
open flap
Ok.
Racquel leaves north.
Outside a Narrow Opening
This close to the mountain, a narrow opening, like a doorway, is visible.
Rough-hewn slits are cut to either side, where an archer can easily pick off
anyone in the open area before it. Their appear to be more openings up above,
but it is difficult to discern any path leading up there.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
A well-tended herb garden emits fragrant scents here.
A bony woman with graying hair stands here, carrying a ledger.
The apprentice is here, tending the stores.
Racquel shimmered.
Inside the Large Cabin
This large cabin occupies the breadth of the ship's stern. Large windows
look out over the port outside. A small desk stands in one corner, covered
by charts and nautical instruments. In the middle of the room a large dark
wooden table stands surrounded by chairs that, like the table, have been
nailed to the floor. The chairs have swivelling armrests for easier access.
[ obvious exits: W ]
Racquel murmurs 'This is the only boat I know of to Tremalking. This must be it...'
Racquel wanders around the cabin.
frown
What's bothering you?
exa table
There are papers strewn across the table here. The page on top catches your eye.
exa paper
Wife... Coming... Dangerous than we... Sorry... Theq.
Racquel frowns deeply at the paper.
Racquel says 'I need to see what else was written here. Tel'aran'rhiod has caused it to degrade.
Racquel frowns again, 'It must be at least a day old.
Racquel startles and turns quickly, sensing something.
l
Inside the Large Cabin
This large cabin occupies the breadth of the ship's stern. Large windows
look out over the port outside. A small desk stands in one corner, covered
by charts and nautical instruments. In the middle of the room a large dark
wooden table stands surrounded by chairs that, like the table, have been
nailed to the floor. The chairs have swivelling armrests for easier access.
[ obvious exits: W ]
An aiel Wise One is here.
Joleen says 'Child. We warned you. You MUST sleep.
Joleen places her hand on Racquel's chest.
Joleen says 'No more Dream Walking tonight.'
blink
You blink your eyes innocently.
say
All you can do right now is think of stars!
say
All you can do right now is think of stars!
glare
All you can do right now is think of stars!
l
In the Private Quarters
This is a very tidy room, lined with neatly made bunks and sparkling clean.
Jurien the Innkeeper must clean this area constantly. The floor is scrubbed
clean and the wood shines with a glowing patina from years of travel and
care. A few pieces of furniture stand in the center of the room to be used
by Wisdoms and students alike.
A board is mounted on a wall here.
A crumpled note lies on the floor.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
A small, somewhat rickety table wobbles on unsteady legs.
A chair made of red oak rests next to the table. [2]
An elaborately worked box stands here, ready to receive your vote.
The local wisdom is here, caring for the village.
Jurien the Innkeeper stands here inspecting the quarters.
Racquel sits up.
glare
You glare at nothing in particular.
Racquel says 'Well. I suppose I will have to sleep then. At least I have a clue...'
Racquel leans back with her head on the pillow.
Racquel closes her eyes.
sleep
You go to sleep.Statistics: Posted by Aldwyn — Fri Feb 09, 2024 12:42 am
]]>