Church of Ilmater RP

[rokranon]

The elder paladin rubs his forehead, heaving a sigh.

"Well actually it was a planar portal, and when they went through it they went through another portal yet that took them to the Underdark. . ."

He trails off, fully realizing that this explanation is in no way any better whatsoever.

[LeslieMS]

[She just looks on in muted shock.]

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[Finally she resumes grumbling about wizards.]

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"Apologies... So... We have no other clue than that she -might- have ended up in the Underdark... I suppose I had best stay here with the children... So you can focus on narrowing this down a bit."

[Aethor Siger]

Aethor nods after the two finish speaking.

"I will try to speak to Miss Dulcet as soon as possible. I think finding out how she got into the Underdark would be helpful. Regardless, it's a lead and I am thankful for it."

He rolls his shoulders a bit before speaking again.

"I just hope she doesn't turn out to be in the Underdark. I cannot think of a worse place to end up."

[Kaden Asen]

Thedran looks up from his hovering, about the time it becomes obvious he starts packing his ruck.

"No. . .Mum isn't goin anywhere" He assures a little boy who is trying to spy on the evening "adults"

"Get ya rump in bed. . ."

He manages to cram a dozen or more torches into his pack, and leaves it by the door in it's normal place. Once done, he goes back to checking windows, and doors. . . .

[LeslieMS]

[Meri leaves early in the morning, intent on 'Visiting Bentley' as her note states...

She returns later that evening looking more tired than usual, and seeming ill of health...

The talk about the orphanage... especially among the children is jokingly that "Miss Saint Meri has been grounded..." The exact truth to this is unknown... but she has seemed rather ill of late, and this evening, she did retire to bed rather early.

Duties at the temple have fallen to Brother Marcus and Sisters Rachel and Adolina. Sister Juna remains at the orphanage almost constantly now to help Tessian with the children.

Inquiries to Saint Merielle Silene's health are often met with assurances that she is 'more than well enough' 'and quite well' though the exact nature of her ailment is left vague to all but the closest family and friends.

Donations of healing supplies are asked to be given to Lady Alistaria Rokranon. All other donations (food, clothing, coin, ect) are to be given to Sir Jonas Rokranon.

Urgent matters are asked to be seen my the appropriate members of the Triad, those specific to the Saint are asked to be kept to the late mornings and early afternoons, and appointment made if possible.]

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Due to IC circumstances, and RL scheduling, if you need to speak with Meri, I ask that you send me a PM and we can arrange a time. It will likely have to be in the afternoons, and during the week CST/GMT -5 (Daylight Savings time is in effect too). Thanks everyone =)
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[Krazy]

Sister Arabella drops by hearing the rumours, and offers to help in any way she can.

She also leaves word with Sister Merielle that Ilmater has chosen a new path for her, and that soon she will be leaving to help protect those undertaking missions of the faith. To this end it is likely she will be absent for long stretches, and thanks the Saint for her counsel and above all friendship.

[LeslieMS]

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hmm thought I had posted here, apologies. A bit of catch up:
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[Once the days chores are finished, Meri speaks with Sister Arabella at length. She smiles, saying she is pleased Sister Arabella seeks her path with a willing heart. The Saint bids her fellow Ilmatari a safe journeys, reminding the woman that when she returns to the region, she always has a place among the Ilmatari here.]

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[While little is said about Meri's physical health, those who work from and aid the temple and orphanage seem in grand spirits. Meri included. She stays busy with various tasks aside from her duties to the temple and orphanage. Even the short journey between Orphanage and temple, the only journey she seems to take these days, aside from occasional trips to the other temples of the Triad, are taken in the company of trusted friends and guardians. Things go seemingly smoothly and routine, despite rather random moments where Meri seeks a brief bit of rest for reasons not exactly specified.]

[LeslieMS]

[Meri's trips between the orphanage and the temple are more frequent than they had been of late. She has even been seen regularly frequenting the other Triadic temples. Whatever ails the woman, seems to come and go... The Sisters at the temple accuse her of 'stubbornly trying to resume her normal duties'.]

[LeslieMS]

[With plenty of extra help of late, the noticeably pregnant, red-haired Ilmatari makes use of it. Over the course of a tenday, the temple is meticulously re-organized and cleaned to the measure that the Dukes could eat off the floors if they chose to. The Sisters fuss when Meri is up on her feet too long, so the process is slow going.

Aside from occasional mood swings, and irritated grumblings about missing mops, the process is repeated on the orphanage. Though those who know Meri know that neither temple nor orphanage had so much as a speck of dust out of place to begin with... This doesn't stop the nearly obsessive nesting.

She seldom travels far from home these days, and never without at least one able fighter or guard, but after nearly three tenday of work, she is ready to resume her normal duties as much as health and well-being allows.

She trades Jorn and the other farmers baked goods for grains, fruits and vegetables before making a trip to the Wide for other supplies the temple and orphanage might need. That done, she sets off to the temples of Torm and Tyr, offering her respects and seeking her brother. Much in the fashion of the pot calling the kettle black... (which friends are more than willing to point out) She grumbles about the paladin working far too much of late.]

[LeslieMS]

[After the commotion in the farmlands late last night, Meri spends her time doing the one thing her present health allows her to do. She bakes. Muffins of all sorts. Some of which are set aside for the children's snacks. A large pair of baskets are sent to the Flaming Fist Headquarters... jokingly enough to feed an army. Several more go to the Triadic Knights that mill around the orphanage. One basket gets set aside for Thedran, which Tessian happily puts on the top shelf, out of the way.

When people fuss too much over the pregnant healer, she simply reminds them that most of the work is done while sitting, and completely within her limits.

There are whispers among the Sisters that the red headed Saint looks much closer to five months pregnant than the nearly four that she actually is. Regardless it seems they ready themselves for a new arrival near the end of Uktar, or very early Nightal.

Messengers are sent out seeking a midwife from the order of the Sisters of Saint Jasper. With so many expecting on the Coast, and Meri herself in no shape to tend to it by herself... such help would be dearly needed and greatly appreciated.]

[Blame The Rogue]

A knock is heard at the door of the Mercy Orphanage. When answered, no one is there. On the threshold sits a magic bag. The top is open, revealing its contents, many books. An apparent anonymous donation. There are no markings on the bag, but they do notice, the bag is cool to the touch. Cooler than the current night air.

[LeslieMS]

[Meri raises a brow, going through the collection of books, everything from children's stories to history, and smiles... Though the bag piques her curiosity, she decides it would be an excellent place to store fruit sine it is cool.

After putting the books away, and filling the bag full of her current favorite fruit cravings: Apricots and Blueberries... as well as an assortment of almonds and cashews... She smiles satisfied with the order of the books.

She opens the door again and asks the guards if they saw anyone, but upon no one knowing for certain, she simply smiles and nods.]

"There is kindness in even the shadows from time to time. May Mercy smile on them, whoever they are, and wherever their path may take them."

[She passes out yet another batch of baked goods to the guards and paladins who mill about before heading off to bed.]

[LeslieMS]

[Due to recent slowing of trade due to the loss of many, much quicker, open-water routes... The excess food stores in the Ilmatari kitchen begin slow depletion. Meri has asked that those willing to donate goods that can be stored long term do so, just in case this turns into a long interruption in food supplies to the City and surrounding environs.

At the orphanage the children tell fanciful stories of the 'romance' between the mop and broom who have 'run off with each other'. Despite continued efforts to keep a mop and broom handy... they are frequently missing. The very pregnant priestess can be heard murmuring about dirty floors and a distinct lack of cashews and almonds. This only adds to the children's hushed whispers and giggles.

No one seems to be able to say what exactly has happened to the mop or broom. Consensus among the Sisters, volunteers, and dear friends and family is that the Living Saint works too hard anyway, and finding them is not an immediate worry given Meri's present health constraints.]

[LeslieMS]

[Perhaps in celebration of the brief dry spell, the flowers in the gardens around the orphanage blossomed sparking an epidemic of butterflies. This of course had the children running about giggling excitedly... and had left to further mischief.

As of yet, no one has explained the pleasantly warm, pink glow that envelopes the place. However, the Saint can be heard grumbling about paints being gotten into, and the still yet missing mop and broom.

At this point the children have spun the tale of the mop and broom into a fantastical fairy tale and are blaming a fairy godmother for the light.

Due to the influx of curious sorts, Flaming Fist First Company has been stationed about to protect the orphanage. Meri has asked those that come to admire the butterflies to please stay out of the gardens.]

[BlueHero45]

Rhys spends a good amount of time admiring the beautiful view