A small attic The walls and ceiling in this attic seem on the verge of collapse at any moment. The floors creak dangrously when walked upon and the wind rattles the boards of the walls and ceiling. A single broken window in the north wall show the plains that spread out north of the village. The very top of a rickety wooden ladder peeks through a hole in the floor, which leads down below. A male human named Jheromme is resting here.(Glowing)(Angelic) Obvious exits: Down - A small cottage Melyda smiles softly as she enters from below. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda sticks her head in quietly. Melyda says in elven, "hello...." Nym says in common, "(ic) Ah, hello." Nym asks in common, "(ic) How are you, Melyda?" Nym ponders the situation at hand, glancing at Jheromme. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda smiles slightly, her eyes happy even though the seriousness of the moment. Melyda asks in elven, "well. and how are the two of you holding up?" Melyda looks with concern towards Jheromme. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) Jheromme is, sadly, unchanged." Nym says in common, "(ic) I am... perplexed." Melyda nods slightly, not quite comprehending as she looks you over. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) Ahh... you do not recognize me. I understand. I do look... different." Melyda asks in elven, "then, I have not just forgotten....?" Nym shakes his head. Melyda looks at Nym. Melyda narrows her eyes and studies you closer. Nym says in common, "(ic) I am... not as I have been. I was given a gift, of sorts." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym studies his pale hands. Nym says in common, "(ic) I have not yet grown used to how they look... or how they feel." Melyda's eyes widen slightly. Nym smiles softly. Melyda asks in elven, " ...Nym?" Nym says in common, "(ic) I am Nym Z'teorl, Melyda." Nym bows gently. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda says in elven, "you were right, you have changed greatly. yet who else would be keeping such a vigil over him" Nym smiles softly. Nym says in common, "(ic) I was given this... appearence, by my father." Nym puts a slight emphasis on the word 'father'. Melyda raises an eyebrow. Melyda says in elven, "for what purpose, if I may ask" Nym says in common, "(ic) He has sent me to watch over this one. He felt he could benefit from my... counsel." Nym smiles softly. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda nods. Melyda steps in further and seats herself against the wall Melyda sits down and rests. Nym says in common, "(ic) I have spoken with Arcanum. He too is my charge." Nym says in common, "(ic) I am to offer my skills as sage to him, and continue to offer them to his organization." Melyda says in elven, "why Arcanum" Melyda nods. Nym says in common, "(ic) To Arcanum has been handed the reigns of the Sentinels." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) Why he was chosen, I do not understand completely, but I will not contest his leadership." Melyda nods. Nym ponders the situation at hand, glancing at Jheromme. Nym sighs. Melyda says in elven, "I am sure Zaul....Mouseglove had his reason" Nym nods. Nym says in common, "(ic) As am I." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda says in elven, "the immortals are still having their effects on us, even though they have left in a way" Nym nods. Nym says in common, "(ic) I have been looking into this, as best I can." Nym says in common, "(ic) I am no healer, but Arcanum assures me that Jheromme is physically hale." Nym says in common, "(ic) So I have been investigating other options." Melyda nods. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) I believe I must speak to an expert in these sort of things." Melyda says in elven, "has Mouseglove chosen his voice to the realms? perhaps he or she could ask for guidance" Nym smiles softly. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) Would that that person could be spoken to, yes... it would surely make things much easier." Melyda asks in elven, "do you know who it is?" Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) Perhaps... however, I may not voice my suspicions until I am certain." Melyda nods. Nym says in common, "(ic) It is for that person to announce, not myself." Melyda says in elven, "indeed..." Melyda looks a bit thoughtful as she speaks. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda asks in elven, "very well. do we know anyone else who might be able to aid Jheromme?" Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) It is my intention to seek out the Lord of the DarkSun Guild. It is said that he has some knowledge of differing forms of... mental illness." Melyda nods. Melyda says in elven, "a wise plan." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) As of yet, I cannot find him. He is a busy man, or so I am told." Melyda nods. Melyda says in elven, "most leaders are" Nym says in common, "(ic) But we are taking turns, watching over Jheromme." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda asks in elven, "has he eaten or taken drink at all?" Nym mumbles to Melyda in common, "He may not care for his Father, but out of respect for him, all his friends are helping to tend his son." Nym shakes his head. Nym says in common, "(ic) Only that which we can feed him. His reflexes allow us to give him water and juices." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda says in elven, "that is encouraging. his body needs to stay well enough while we work with his mind" Nym nods. Nym says in common, "(ic) Fear not. We have talented friends. Bhaal, Giogianni and Jebidiah have all volunteered aid." Melyda asks in elven, "jebidiah as well?" Nym nods. Melyda looks slightly surprised. Nym says in common, "(ic) I asked, and he accepted. He seemed none too happy about it, but he accepted nonetheless." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) For some reason, he respects me." Nym shrugs softly. Melyda nods. Melyda says in elven, "accept it gratefully then, if he means well" Nym says in common, "(ic) Jheromme seems none the worse for wear for his ministrations." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) I have no reason to believe he will do other than he has promised." Melyda nods. Melyda says in elven, "tis good to hear" Nym says in common, "(ic) I hesitate to consider what we will do if Leedo cannot offer aid." Nym sighs. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda says in elven, "wait and see what he has to say. I have heard how Leedo is a good person, he will help if he can" Nym nods. Nym says in common, "(ic) I just wish I knew what was torturing him." Nym looks at Jheromme. Nym says in common, "(ic) Arcanum has told me of his dreams." Melyda nods. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) I have been able to piece together theories, but little else." Melyda says in elven, "they must be disturbing indeed." Melyda raises an eyebrow. Melyda says in elven, "what sort of theories" Nym says in common, "(ic) Well... based on the snippets of sleep talk he overheard, a few facts are gleanable." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) In his dreams, he is being asked... or perhaps told, that he must do something, or become something, that he finds frightening on some level." Melyda nods. Melyda says in elven, "something horrifying to him..." Nym says in common, "(ic) Now... one possibility is that he has simply succumbed to a form of dementia, and this is its manifestation." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) Another possibility is that someone, or something is tampering with his mind." Nym says in common, "(ic) If the first possibility is true, then our only option is to find a means of healing him." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) If the second is true, then we must delve deeper." Melyda says in elven, "the question would be, who is it..." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) We must determine if the tampering is something done deliberately to cause this state, or if this state is merely an unexpected or unforseen side effect." Melyda nods. Melyda says in elven, "if it is a side effect, perhaps it will be relatively easy to pull him from it" Nym says in common, "(ic) Unfortunately, without more reliable information, this is as far as my investigation can go." Nym says in common, "(ic) Perhaps." Melyda says in elven, "if it is deliberate, then our efforts will be blocked..." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) If it is a side-effect, then we must determine if it is a side-effect caused by the tampering, or by his reaction _to_ the tampering." Melyda nods. Melyda says in elven, "in the mean time..." Melyda sighs and looks back at Jheromme. Nym nods. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda says in elven, "if there is anything I can do to help, please do not hesitate to ask" Nym says in common, "(ic) All we can do is wait, and watch. If you run across Lord Leedo, please do inform him that I need desperately to speak with him." Nym smiles softly at Melyda. Nym says in common, "(ic) I appreciate the offer. You have a good heart, and Jheromme is lucky that he has gained your concern." Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda smiles softly. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Nym says in common, "(ic) I wish you well, Melyda. It is time for Jheromme to receive some food, so if you will excuse me..." Nym smiles softly. Melyda nods and stands up. Melyda stops resting, and clambers on her feet. Melyda says in elven, "stay strong, Nym. He will recover" Nym mumbles to Melyda in common, "I do not know how much he is aware of, but I do not wish to embarass him." Nym smiles softly. Melyda nods. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda rests her hand on Jheromme's head gently for a moment, whispering a soft prayer. Jheromme rocks slightly, eyes glazed, mouth slack and opened. Melyda smiles softly and nods at you again before slipping out quietly. Melyda slips quietly off to the down.