Thread: Hell's Hope (Writer & Freeko)

Nora and Sheori seemed to be engaging in a bit of a bonding moment while taking in breakfast. Sheori was providing some insight as to how she had made her way out toward Albion. Though it seemed that the place she called home was starting to become victim to the corruption that plagued Albion. It was as if a sickness were spreading about, and Sheori seemed to want to put the blame on the curiosity of 'man'. Nora hesitated a bit, but creating any manner of conflict might cause a divide between then and Nora simply chose to let that comment slide. Sheori seemed to be versed in the healing arts as Nora would notice her casting a spell to heal her previously scalded hand. With the corruption within Albion, Nora had focused perhaps a little too much of her time into learning how to fight back against the corruption. Even if it was just a small victory that was claimed the night prior, Nora would hope that eventually there would come a tipping point where the corruption would start to wane. Sheori seemed to be the one offering encouragement to Nora now that they had the night to rest and reflect upon what had happened. You are no bother at all, if anything I would say that you are a blessing from Lumi. Now I think I have found my focus, that 'thing' that drives me if you can comprehend what I mean. It is unfortunate that this knowledge is likely lost. Nora would speculate that this might well not have been the first time that the corruption was unleashed. With only us, I think it would be a folly to try to take this corruption head on. We would only get swept under as if we were consumed by a giant tidal wave. First, I think we should try to get this necklace back in working order. Perhaps we might find some insight on your mother in the process. Nora would soon find the reason as to why Sheori was so attached to the staff she carried. It looked like a name of some kind and Sheori herself would confirm that this staff had once belonged to her mother. Maybe it would be too much to ask, but if we could try to rally others around us.. Nora would drop off somewhat as she started to think ahead before completing the thought that she was trying to express. Perhaps the next move after getting the necklace restored was to focus on one of a few objectives. First, there was Sheori's mother. Second, Nora herself did not know how to purify anyone that was corrupted. This would be particularly important as if someone close to her were to fall to the corruption, Nora would be powerless to stop it at present. Third, it might make sense to gain the favor of the other gods. Similarly to how Sheori's mother was a follower of both Lumi and Cyrene. If Nora could get followers of other gods and goddesses to work together, there might just be a way to begin fighting back the corruption in a meaningful manner for the entire town of Albion. With their time together at the kitchen table about to come to a close, Nora and Sheori would both recognize that the steam vents had stopped. It would only be a short amount of time now before they would be able to go outside. Nora cleaning up after them at the table would ask Sheori if she would not mind finishing the cleanup while Nora herself got dressed to head outside. It should be just a few minutes now. When that handle you touched turns back to its normally darker color, it will be safe to touch again. Then we can head out to the market place to see what we can find there. Nora would wrap a small pouch that had some coin inside of it and put it into one of the small compartments of her belt. That way if they came across something that they could afford to buy, Nora would hopefully be able to handle it.