Baldur's Gate : The Sword Coast Chronicles : NWN2 Persistent World

Hoppy would return to the Temple of Mystra over the next few days. Sitting on a pew and reading books. One afternoon she would begin looking around at the room, scanning over a few attendants and two members of Mystra's clergy. Breaking her own uncharacteristic sombre mood she rises as the book falls to the ground, the look on her face changing from ditant nostalgia to a mischevious grin.

She would stand up and mutter something under her breath as dazzling bright colors fire in a beam at the wall near the gathered.. A harmless cantrip seemingly 'misfired'.

"Oooops!"

The people gathered cover their eyes.. And give her a disapproving look. Hoppy inhales, ready for one of the Mystran's to give her a speech she already knows off by heart...

Nothing..

They quickly return to resume their conversations. The halfling frowns and mutters
"Not the same without Aeili"

... Without the levelheaded scorn and guidance she was used to she shakes her head defiantly and speaks to the rabbit at her feet "Gotta find a way to fix this.." she stands up knocking over a pile of books written by her tutor Aeili Azenci, they fall open with parts underlined in bright ink. She marches towards the door where she sees a man inquiring

The man who came to the temple some days ago in seek of guidance reads the announcement and immediately opens his eyes in surprise. He hurries to the temple and offers his help in whichever way he could aid. And me asking for help, in a moment the temple is passing a difficult time, he adds. Please, accept my most sincere apologies. Gómez de Aguirre is my name, he says with a bow of his head. Please, let me know if I can aid you. After some more words sincerely offering his help and with another bow of his head, he sits on a bench in the temple and starts praying.

Overhearing this she begins...

"Wow so kind of you to come by sir, you're here to help curing Aeili? Oh.. One thing.. You're not thinking about using leeches though are you? ... We need to go on a mission.. Some relic, a dusty old magic healing scroll has to be out there or something! I know theres a way to cure her! " She looks at her feet towards her rabbit, searching for reassurance, nodding shortly after.

Good idea Wuffsy. Uhm what's your name, where can I find you for when theres a plan.. Unless.. You have one?

Legofsalmon wrote:... Without the levelheaded scorn and guidance she was used to she shakes her head defiantly and speaks to the rabbit at her feet "Gotta find a way to fix this.." she stands up knocking over a pile of books written by her tutor Aeili Azenci, they fall open with parts underlined in bright ink. She marches towards the door where she sees a man inquiring

The man who came to the temple some days ago in seek of guidance reads the announcement and immediately opens his eyes in surprise. He hurries to the temple and offers his help in whichever way he could aid. And me asking for help, in a moment the temple is passing a difficult time, he adds. Please, accept my most sincere apologies. Gómez de Aguirre is my name, he says with a bow of his head. Please, let me know if I can aid you. After some more words sincerely offering his help and with another bow of his head, he sits on a bench in the temple and starts praying.

Overhearing this she begins...

"Wow so kind of you to come by sir, you're here to help curing Aeili? Oh.. One thing.. You're not thinking about using leeches though are you? ... We need to go on a mission.. Some relic, a dusty old magic healing scroll has to be out there or something! I know theres a way to cure her! " She looks at her feet towards her rabbit, searching for reassurance, nodding shortly after.

Good idea Wuffsy. Uhm what's your name, where can I find you for when theres a plan.. Unless.. You have one?

Gómez de Aguirre is my name. He politely bows. I'm nothing more than a mere servant of the Lady of Mysteries. And don't worry, I won't use... leeches. He half-smiles and shakes the head, as he considers the idea completely useless. But, sadly, I don't know exactly what happens to the priestess and how I could be of help. I fear truth is that, although I knew what happens to her, I'm not wise enough and versed in the healing arts to trace a plan. He sighs with a sad face. Nevertheless, he slightly frowns, with an expression of determination on his face. But please, if you need help finding that relic, let me aid you in whatever I can. Don't worry about contacting me, I will visit the temple daily to see how things are going. He nods.

Hoppy arrives at the temple and delivers a letter adressed to priestess Neela.

Aeili's letter for Neela is as follows:

Aeili wrote:"Dear Lady Neela,

I would like to apologise, first of all, for my extended absence from Baldur's Gate. I can assure you, however, that I am being treated very kindly by my kinsfolk in Doron Amar and my health seems to be on the improve.

I am hoping I will be well enough within the next month or so to return and resume my duties. Please let Mili know that I miss her dearly and I will see her again, hopefully before the winter chill sets in for the year.

With Mystra's graces,
Aeili."

While biding his time within the Keep walls awaiting any Avowed, the wood elf could be seen meticulously tending to the Shrine. What was already clean is now immaculate and he could be seen there at least thrice daily.

After more than a month of absence from the temple, a much thinner but happily recovered figure was once seen gracing the interior of Mystra's temple in the city. Her attire was significantly different, however; her dress was a delicate diaphanous white V-neck with blue embossing; her head was proudly adorned with a silver tiara set with moonstone crystals; and her holy symbol of Mystra had been inlaid by a professional jeweller into a half-crescent shaped piece of moonbar. Something rather significant had happened to Aeili during her hiatus from temple duties, it seems.

Continuing her relative reclusivity even after her return to Baldur's Gate, Aeili is rarely seen outside the Temple's archives, or else she is in Halbazzer Drin's private laboratory working on some kind of project.

A women in a dark red tunic stepped inside the temple of Mystra. Her head was covered in a long black cloak, clipped together with a purple stone pendant. She lowered her hood, revealing a frosty visage. The warm air made her skin steam, constantly evaporating and freezing again. She looked around for someone in particular.

"Hello?.... Aeili?"

Word spreads of a tournament between magi to be hosted today. Their poster has been nailed to the Church of Mystra's door, and there's reliable information that Priestess Aeili volunteered to oversee the affair.
Aeili herself continued her term of absence from the temple, however.

A young moon elf stepped into the halls of Mystran Temple, and after looking around, asked..
"Hello.. um. Greetings and well met. Is there anyone who can tell me more about Mystra and... magic? Please?"

A pale woman with raven hair can be seen attending service in the Temple of Mystra. She wears a blue dress which gradually becomes darker at the skirts, with magical twinkling silver stars at the hem. The woman is happily received at the temple, as she is known as Priestess Telia Santraeger there. She explains that she will not stay for long in the city but asks to be informed of any new and recent developments. She specifically asks for Priestess Aeili, her mentor in faith.

Telia then seeks to have some one on one time with Mili, who has an apprenticeship in the temple. Mili would have grown to be 16 years old now, and was one of the children who stayed at Pathfinder Hall for some time when they were opening their doors to orphans. A gift has been brought to Mili, a jewellery box which contains a pretty necklace which has bright orange gemstones that can be flung at someone, producing a fireball. Exotic perfume from the south was also brought to Mili, with words of recognizing that the young girl was on a path to becoming a young woman.

Words are relayed of how Timmy and Amanda are faring, the boy and girl known to Mili from their shared time in Pathfinder Hall. Telia also speaks of another boy who is unknown to Mili - Dag. She asks many questions from Mili in return, to ensure that the girl is happy. A few stories are told, meant to encourage Mili's faith in Mystra and her studies.

Written words are left for Aeili before Telia departs.