Fairy waltz

[Nephrite]

He takes in a breath - again, that he doesn't need to.

He thinks about the hope he holds in his heart - the hope he carries for his friends.

I reject you, Shar. I reject your hoplessness! His words come again, the hope in his voice to try and break away the oblivion, the hopelessness that Sylvie is enduring.

Same idea as when he broke the weapons - this may be more of combining the Healing portion of the Words of Creation with the Chastise Oblivion portion.

[22:29] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+67 charisma
[22:29] <Kobot> Nephrite rolled 1d20+67 charisma --> [ 1d20=10 ]{77}
[22:29] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+32 con
[22:29] <Kobot> Nephrite rolled 1d20+32 con --> [ 1d20=5 ]{37}

If both of those are needed here.

[Anastasia]

Yet - nothing happens. The wounds do not heal in the slightest.

[Nephrite]

"There must be more to it than just Shar." He says. "But..." He looks up towards the top of Mount Celestia.

"No, there must be a way." He says firmly. "You said it's a curse? Then..."

Another breath in, another word of power spoken. Not even Shar's machinations can stand up to the words of the Incarnations themselves.

Break.

He's kind of spitballing here that a strong enough Word of Creation with the idea of breaking a curse might work.

[22:46] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+67 charisma
[22:46] <Kobot> Nephrite rolled 1d20+67 charisma --> [ 1d20=7 ]{74}
[22:46] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+32 con
[22:46] <Kobot> Nephrite rolled 1d20+32 con --> [ 1d20=2 ]{34}

[Anastasia]

Nothing.

Jetina studies the wounds carefully, "They aren't responding to anything. I fear one problem is that we're simply not strong enough even if we use the right methods. Cursed wounds can be like that, and these wounds are of dreadful potency."

"It may be so," Erathaol agrees as he studies Kaja's, while Jetina sees to Sylvie's. "On top of whatever other malady affects this."

"Then do...what's always done in Celestia in times of challenge. Moore had the right idea." Sylvie manages to look up as well, "I know we're supposed to grow on our own, but can you at least tell us if we can heal these wounds at all?"

[Nephrite]

Moore frowns as his ideas don't come to any current fruition.

"There's probably one place we can go." Moore says. "But I don't want to resort to it if we don't have to."

He blinks. "Actually... ugh, I don't like this idea, but..." He withdraws The Last Tear. "I wonder if this might work to erode it. It's dangerous, but we have it as an option if we exhaust other possibilities." He says.

[Anastasia]

Please leave us, Erathaol.

In that moment Erathaol is gone, obedience without question.

"If anything in Creation can, going there would," Sylvie manages to agree as Kaja slowly sits up. His wounds are still there, of course.

Yes. Another visit is not without risk. The glories are not meant to be seen and then retreated from. You may be unable to return until the Last Day, when Chronias is at last opened to all, when evil is no more. Seek your own solutions, as that is the most dire of last resorts.

"It's a shame we still don't have the Fairest Star, on that note, the so called Last Resort would be helpful." Sylvie manages a tight smile, "But thank you, Lord Zaphkiel. You gave me an idea." A grimace and a cough after, thick and bloody.

"We have options," Jetina agrees, "And my own healing arts will help, no matter which path we go on. We'll solve this, one way or another."

"Chronias, The Last Tear and whatever Sylvie's idea is. That's three," Cresiel agrees, "Do we have any others?"

[Nephrite]

"I wonder if this curse is a byproduct of what Shar got from Mystra." Moore says. "We could ask her to take a look, at the very least. It also may be something she was able to weaponize from the plane of Shadow. Actually..." He trails off and looks to the side.

"I know someone else who might be able to help." He adds. "Before I ask, Sylvie, what's your idea?"

[Anastasia]

"Chronias, The Last Tear, Mystra's Blood and...?" Cresiel also looks to Sylvie.

"Oberuth. It's not possible to s-stop-" A bloody cough again. "To stop his regeneration. It's something from outside of Creation that Sylian did to him. It may be a dead end, but it's the only idea I have that isn't brute power."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "Then let's try the ideas that take the least amount of time, first. Let me ask Mystra if she is willing to take a look." He says.

Lady Mystra, I apologize for bothering you, knowing what is going on there. I must ask you for a favor - we have run afoul of Shar and I believe your expertise may aid us in counteracting what she's done to some of my friends.

If you would be willing to send an avatar or to look through my eyes at the matter, I would be in your debt.

[Anastasia]

Shar? In this case I will intervene. Relax your will.

[Nephrite]

Moore does just that as he kneels down next to Sylvie.

[Anastasia]

A few moments and your eyes burn. Then...

It is a curse of oblivion. It has not just wounded your allies, it has replaced what they lost with void. Healing is not possible since this void replaces what should be right in them. Shar's divine power is mixed in as well, which will only complicate any attempts to undo this damage.

[Nephrite]

Do you have any suggestions that spring to mind based on the makeup of the curse? I tried the Words of Creation but they didn't seem to have an impact, but I could try again focusing on simply trying to push the void out.

If not, we still have a few ideas of our own to try.

[Anastasia]

Something powerful that will also overcome the power inside of it, or work around it to circumvent it.

[Nephrite]

Sounds about right. Not incredibly specific, but they know more now.

Thank you.

"So it's two parts - a wound that also replaced what was damaged with void." Moore explains. "Shar's touch is on it too. My next idea is someone Jetina and I met a bit ago who I think might be the perfect counter to this." He says. "Let me see if they're willing."

Shining Watcher, I seek your aid.