Plot-twisting...
Plot-twisting...
Chapter 1.53
Erin falls ill after sitting out in the rain, prompting her patrons to leave the Wandering Inn. Pawn departs for the Hive to protect Erin from Ksmvr, while Selys discovers Toren and argues with Pisces before returning to Liscor.
Erin Solstice suffers the consequences of sitting out in the rain, falling ill with a cold and a sore throat. Unable to properly host in her condition, her regular patrons begin to clear out of the Wandering Inn. Ceria Springwalker and Gerial—who is revealed to be a Level 17 [Warrior]—depart the inn and make their way back to the city of Liscor.
Pawn also makes the difficult decision to leave. Knowing about Ksmvr's dangerous nature, Pawn worries that the Antinium might try to retaliate against Erin. To protect her, Pawn heads back to The Hive, hoping his presence will shield her from Ksmvr's potential wrath.
Later, Selys Shivertail arrives at the inn and is shocked to discover Toren, the undead skeleton. Her visit is further derailed by Pisces, who attempts to sneak into the inn while invisible. Selys quickly realizes he is there, leading to a heated argument between the two. Following their confrontation, both Selys and Pisces leave the Wandering Inn and head back to Liscor, leaving the sick Erin alone to recover.
Throughout the day's events, passing thoughts and conversations touch upon various new concepts, including the low-level spells Numb and Cleanse, magical labor Golems, the secretive Antinium Rite of Anastases, and the ruling King of Minos alongside Prince Khedal.
After sitting out in the rain, Erin Solstice catches a cold and suffers from a sore throat.
Ceria Springwalker and Gerial, who is revealed to be a Level 17 [Warrior], leave the Wandering Inn for Liscor.
A half-Elf mage belonging to the Horns of Hammerad who offers Ryoka a taboo alternative for her leg.
aka Ceria, Springwalker +7
The Human vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad.
aka the vice-captain, vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad +10
Small inn where Erin is present; currently occupied by her. Noted by the Watch as having been abandoned years ago but Erin is using it; the Drake and Klbkch enter here to investigate.
aka the inn, Abandoned hilltop inn +27
Pawn decides to leave the inn and return to The Hive to protect Erin from Ksmvr's potential wrath.
Selys Shivertail arrives at the inn, discovers Toren, and gets into a heated confrontation with an invisible Pisces.
Following their argument, both Selys and Pisces depart the Wandering Inn and return to Liscor.
The skeletal remains of a person that Erin discovered in an upstairs bedroom of the inn.
aka the skeleton, a pile of bones +18
A sapient reptilian species dominant in regions south of Liscor, generally unfriendly to Humans.
aka lizards, giant lizards +3
A low-level spell used to soothe localized pain.
Small green humanoids with red eyes and sharp teeth that chased and slashed at Erin.
aka Goblins, little green things +16
A Human mage from Wistram Academy, specialized in Elementalist and Illusionary schools, who admits to necromancy.
aka the mage, Mister Mage +35
The Minotaur captain of the Horns of Hammerad, who wields a massive battleaxe.
aka the Minotaur, Beriad of the House of Minos +16
A friendly and helpful Drake who works as a receptionist at the Adventurer's Guild in Liscor.
aka the female receptionist, the she-Drake +14
A city adjacent to the Floodplains, culturally aligned with Drakes and not friendly to Humans.
aka City of Liscor, the city +8
A small, child-like Goblin who attacks Erin out of grief and is spared by her.
aka the small Goblin, the ragged Goblin +12
An incredibly famous and powerful half-Gazer adventurer exploring northern Izril.
aka Gazi, the female adventurer +10
A sapient species possessing Elven traits.
aka Half-Elf, half-Elves
A species of large, sentient insectoid people; one arrives at Erin’s door with a companion.
aka giant insect, Ants +28
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +4
A massive, bull-like sapient species.
aka Minotaurs, the Minotaur
“I’m sorry, but I can’t cure that so easily. I only know [Numb]—the spell I used on your throat—and colds are tricky. Way beyond me. Maybe a [Healer] can cure it? Drink hot soup.”
“We’re going into the city. I think Calruz is already gone, but the others are still asleep. Don’t worry about feeding us—they can always go into the city.”
“I don’t think he slept. He went after the bug—ah, I mean, the one called Pawn.”
“The Antinium have no honor. And I am—was a Worker. My life is for the Hive. If my death is required, I will die.”
“He was merely fulfilling his duties. But once the Queen is told, she will summon me. I am sure of it.”
“I think I get it. Erin, Pawn needs to go back to his Hive. You can’t take an Antinium away from the Hive. If you do—they spare no effort to reclaim their lost. Or if it’s impossible to reclaim them, those Antinium die.”
“I am entitled to walk wherever I please. If it bothers you so much, you may wait.”
“Is your mistress up? I’d like some breakfast, but I can get it myself.”
“Don’t ask me. Apparently, things can develop immunities to magic. Mold, diseases—it’s why you don’t always use [Cleanse] to clean even Wistram Academy. They have Golems with mops.”
+124 more quotes →“But when she’s done with it, she’ll want to see you, is that right?”