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Day Three: Night approaches and The Coffin Makers Shop is a blaze.

You have the bones of St. Andal and are making your way to the church.
Light on her feet as they ran, Lost's somewhat wild appearance of free flowing hair and scarcely clad tanned limbs were nearly joyful by all accounts. Behind them, they've left ash, smoke, death, and many questions left unanswered, but this elven woman is obviously pleased. Earlier today she was sure she had felt the welcoming guidance of her Lord, a feeling like His fingers danced just inside her mind, and she'd unquestioningly flowed in that course. Indeed, she could hardly have contained the pulling at her body to appease that slight rippling of His grace. As they ran back to the Church now with a relic to again establish faith and godliness as a safe haven for those beleaguered by shadows, her thoughts were pondering this fact with wonder, as well as what this could mean for lost souls reaching for any shred of safety in a world that was anything but. She intends to be sure Father Lushan will take better care this time, and tell no one else. Perhaps to even secure the bones so that they cannot be moved and instead are part of the structure itself. There is also the consideration that if they were to operate out of this church, the Father might be a good ally to have and in that vein, he should be informed of exactly the level of evil they face in the Coffin Maker's shop. Six dangerous foes located right in the belly of the land's safest city had been ripped off the surface of Strahd's world tonight. The devil's mortal ally, as the craftsman most assuredly was, had fled. It was difficult for men to hide though, the human ego often far too early suggesting it was worth the chance to re-emerge for one reason or another. That man was another individual floating on an inner list of wicked men, witches, heretics, and devils that she would eventually want to contend with. The people she ran with were only given a sliver of consideration, a momentary distraction from the more pleasurable glory of Pholtus. The church brethren were useful allies who often times appeared to flow along the same guided path as she, but their methods were habitually leaving her wondering at the methods of their training. Though they all agreed on the good word of their Lord, words had a way of getting jumbled in the many ears hearing a powerful message. As it had been for years, some of their practices and indulgences made her turn and bite her tongue, while others just made her close her eyes with the satisfying snap of a bowstring running through her mind. The heathens were an unknown here in Borovia. Useful bodies with talents that could sway the battlefield in His favor, but who fought lawlessly and godlessly, without His Glorious direction. Lacking true faith was ultimately a weakness, but their drive for survival clearly had a knack, and their untrained desperation in the face of evil could be a surprising boon for them all. Finally, there was this townsman, who was clearly more than he offered up to them. Any doubt she would have at his first impression would be set aside, temporarily, for the fact that in a situation that was beyond a doubt potentially fatal, the man had not fled to save his own hide. Though hesitant in the beginning, this individual stepped forward to stare death straight in it's hungry maw, like any of the rest of them, and it's this bravery Lost can appreciate. Together they'd be useful tools for Pholtus' ultimate divine plan, and she'd use them as He'd use them.
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@Elder Turi As Sinfulpea watches the shop go into a fiery blazz she is just thankful they all got out safe before the old man went crazy and lit it on fire.  She pats Moon Shadow on the head telling her she did good today. Having her erg of wanting to smash things calmed for now. She walks back to the church with the others as Lost to give the bones back.  Once back to the church sinful goes up to Elder Turi. Opening up her backpack and shoving an apple in her mouth she finds the other 1/4 of the honeycomb that lost had given her an another apple she puts her hands out holding them to Elder Turi "We had one heck of a fight today Turi. Here is what food I have left not sure if you have eatten today. The apples and honeycomb are great and a good fight always makes me hungry. You doing ok after the beating you took? And what was up with ya turning into that bear? Kinda scared me for a moment."  Digging back around in her bag she pulls out a pound chunk of raw meat and ripes it in haft tossing it to Moon Shadow. "Here ya go girl you earned this for the fight you put up" Giving her a rub down and Sinfulpea finishes her apple. 
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((If we have time between turning in the bones and crashing)) Some time after returning to the church, Corly will hold service for Edmond and Lost. He will also extend invitation to the rest of the party as well as the local priest.   Amplifying his voice with divine power.... "In the name of the Light, the Law and the Truth all those illumined say;" raising his hands to the east "Light lives in me!"  Cecil takes a second to clear his throat. "Good evening, sister, brother and any curious soul that seeks true illumination. I would like to open with a prayer."  Cecil lifts his hands and face to the sky.  "Lord Pholtus hear us and guide us in these trying times. I pray that you help us to accept the truth, no matter how unpleasant, as it was written and as it will be until the world reaches a perfect state of light... Light lives in me!"  Cecil returns his attention to those before him.  "You may be a little shocked at that wording, but that truth we hold close to our heart, can be vary unpleasant for those who do not live in the light. You and I brothers and sisters will reach our day in the light, where we will find purity, warmth and peace. For as it was written in the tome of light, book of Law chapter 13 Verses 21 through 25; When that day comes, the host of the save shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the material do bring their glory and honor into it. And the gates of it shall not be shut by day: for there shall be no night there. And they shall bring bring their glory and honor of all works into it. " Cecil takes a moment to make eye contact with what parishioners are present.  "Thats right brothers and sisters, those who walk in the light and perform the works our lord are those kings of the material. It is our works and our honor that add to that final light. I hear the question in your heads right now... and its one that pains me every day. What about those that don't walk in the light? It is a sad truth that not all on our path will be saved. Those that are fearful and unbelieving will find themselves forever shrouded in shadow, taken by the hells or other distasteful deities. Fear not my faithful for our lord lays out a plan for those that live in fear or fail to believe. In the book of Inquisition, Chapter 4, Verses 3 through 7; In the face of those who put their faith in those that do not resemble Pholtus, the illumined must always be prepared to extol the virtues of the light. Though they may be misguided and foolish all who live a honest and clean life please the lord. But it is those who traffic in evil, the devils, the demons and the undead, who will feel the whole weight of the law and the pain of Pholtus Inquisition. On our honor, we ply all those merits Pholtus deems necessary to root out evils secrets and to strike its hand from the hearts of men might they be saved. " Cecil takes a moment to mop his forehead.  "We find our selves in a interesting position brothers and sisters. We stand at the heart of a land gripped by evil. Sadly the evil has been left to fester and its touch is deep. I like the careful gardener, we must cut away the chaff to truly expose this corruption and light willing make this land fertile for our lord. I would like to close this sermon with prayer." Cecil crosses his arms before his chest and bows his head.  "Thank you lord Pholtus for allowing us to hear your words. With renewed determination, we leave this place to spread  your word and to cut out the corruption of evil.In the name of the Light, the Law and the Truth all those illumined say; Light lives in me!"
Edmond after escapin the bring house with the remains of the saint. He hold on to them to deliver them back to church and ask lost and the father to help me find or buy a betree chest to lay this bones to rest. Edmond is trouble at the amount of vampires he just witnessed are they being manufactured and stored for later use?  How dinner that many get into those crates? Did that old man use the dead that came to get coffins and laid ed to rest to make these things? Edmond fears being the only one of the group from the church to not have holy powers and doubts his skills. Apon listening to the Feather service Edmond feels peace inside him. Listening to the Father it reassured him that as long as he walks with the light of pholtus he can do anything.
~The walk back~ This had not been at all what Gildas expected to see today, though he would be hard pressed to give an accurate account of what he -did- expect. His days-long fever dream had broken enough that he was lucid finally, thank the Goddess, though it still felt like there was some of that sickly fire still running rampant in his body. It had felt good to cleanse the impure flesh of the creatures in the coffin maker's shop, another blight in this dismal landscape wiped clean. More so, it was rejuvenating to have gotten to tap into his gifts on such a primal level again. He felt the strength of Ursoc surging though him, and focused, guided by the Lady of the Moon to defend the charges in his care. He was reluctant to take on his human form afterwards, having spent so long keeping in that strength and sharpness of mind. Gildas secretly yearned for the next time he would have to rise up and unleash his spirits-granted might... With all the corruption in the land, it was sure that he would not have to wait for long, and the beast within felt as though it was just as eager as he was to allow it entry into the world. The actual travel back however, had him feeling a bit more fatigued then he would have liked to admit. Dispite the euphoria he experienced, it was clear that the adrenaline that was coursing though him just minutes before was spent, leaving him with an ache that was bone deep and the freshly healed wounds in his shoulder were still somewhat raw and tender after his transformation. His body was healed, but it seemed that he wasn't fully recovered yet. He kept stride with the huntress and the men that were baited into arriving in Barovia with him, mind conflicted as to how to best deal with them. They were his to protect until they could reach Nulb again, safe from the dangers that he had be responsible for putting them in. Their strong ties to the church and it's stolen tenets were a great concern, and he hoped that it wouldn't become a terrible conflict between them. This was no land to be divided in, and the disputes between the Old Faith and the usurping religion would have to be set aside if they were to make it though this trial. ~Sinful Pea This was a somewhat shocking development from the woman, though he hid it from his expression. So distant had she been from others, including himself for long enough that he wondered if she would ever reach out to anyone. It was a welcome gesture and he accepted the food easily enough. "Thank you, Pea... And yes, that was quite the battle. You and your companion held yourselves very well in the fight." The next line of questioning may have been uncomfortable if he had suspected the rumors around Nulb were not heard. "I'm not hurt, my hide is made of stronger stuff then that. As for the bear, I choose it as Ursoc is the great terestrial guardian. Channeling his might allows me to keep all of you safe. Well, as safe as can be expected in a place where death looms like a shadow."
@Elder Tori Sinfulpea will look at him and pay close mind to what he has to say about this bear form of him. In hopes that next time it doesnt scare her as much for she knows she will battle next to him again in this land. "Thank you for trying to keep us all safe for we wouldnt want to lose anyone in our group. For as Moonshadow and I we got strong after the town and maw and paw disowned me and claimed me as this Sinfulpea. After a while I took grips of my name and the strength came in time." Wondering for a moment in her mind she then ask "How do you feel on this "Charlie" that has found his way into the group of us?"
@Pea 'Elder' Turi nods, accepting her thanks wih humility. "You are all here because of my actions, it is my duty to do so. I'm sad to hear that you had been abandoned by your parents, I don't know what that must have been like. As I had tried to stress to you in the past, you are welcome in Nulb, and my door has always been open to you. If you need to speak about anyhing, from advice to our traditions, you need but to aproach me." To the warriors' other question, Gildas gave some more thought before answering. "I had seen him in the inn when I began my search for you all, and he left just after I had. I had no idea that he was following me, and still I don't know what his motives are for remaining at our side. He shows a vibrancy here in a realm that has the life both figurativly and now apperently literally sucked out of it... He also stood true with us against the dead, and that in my mind warents him at least an open mind when we sit down to question him and his intentions."
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@Elder Turi  Sinfulpea will nob to agree" He did stay with us through it all. He fought with us as if he was with the group from the start. Tho I am not to trust so easy maybe there is a catch to his kindness. When I stayed back with the boy to try and see if he knew more and comfort him." She will put her head down "Tho I think Moon Shadow and I had scared him more than anything... "Charlie" reassure the young one he had done good by telling the truth but it wasn't good to tell of what he did (Sinfulpea says this quieter than normal for the others around not to hear). I am willing to hear what he has to say, just hope he is more help than harm." Sinfulpea will look ahead and smile. Not sure if the Elder Turi had heard the storys of her in the younger years of her life. Not sure if he knew why she lived on the outside of town.... Many of questions but none of to fret over right now. "thank you for being so willing to speak with me and not treat me like the town did." then looking at Elder Turi in the eye Sinfulpea whispers  " A hint if the Priest offers you tea don't drink it. He seems like a good person one to fallow his god but he has a bit of a off vib to him." 
@ Pea Gildas gave a slight smile and nod of his head to the girl "Native to Nulb or not, you are one of my own, and I will defend you as such." Her mentions of the priest had him cast a glance his way. Cecil was certainly an unusual sort, there was no questioning that, and as much as he had a distaste for what he and his church had done to his ancient traditions, his devotion to it was undeniable. "I think that a level of caution would be wise. They do not strike me as bad people, but their faith would have us othered from them. As my mother would have said, we must try and bridge that gap if we are to have hopes of surviving."
Anak..."Charlie" followed the group back in silence. In his mind he mulled over recent events with clenched teeth. It was not his intention to involve himself so thoroughly in the affairs of travelers. He had seen his fair share of them come and go already, but for some reason these people seemed different... Maybe they could finally get him out of this damned dreary place... or maybe not, but It was worth at least a few more hours with them. He could still explain his way out the door for good if he needed to. He eyed them all discreetly as they walked. "Charlie" and his other alter egos were probably the only reason Anak still lived. Blending in and seeming weak was the best way to survive, but these people had yet to learn that. They stand out like sore thumbs... Or maybe they're the normal ones and everyone else is a sore thumb? Anak shook his head. It's getting hard to tell what's what anymore. Once arrived at the church, "Charlie" attempts to just fade into the shadows at the back of the chapel, but trips over his own feet and stumbles loudly into a pew (nat 1 Stealth check) "DAMMIT!" He cried out audibly as he immediately turns and walks out the front of the church, hoping it didn't cause to much of a scene. Since these people showed up he's been completely off his game, all this talk of gods and devils. Such things are far beyond his simple life... He leaned against the front wall outside the building and sighed heavily "I've got to get out of this place" ...
@Elder Turi. Sinfulpea agrees with a small head nod. "We must all learn to coexist together in order to achieve any kind of peace. Tho being careful till we know more of them is worth it." Rolling the wording in her mind before speaking. Looking at the Elder with a mixture of fear and sadness. "One thing that scares me Elder Turi is what they had done to that man, that poor man didnt need that to happen. Could have been another way then hurting him." (Saying this too in a very low voice). "Whats to say they wont hurt us like that if we dont tell them what they want?" Fiddling with her hands a bit and putting her head down.
@Pea "No, though wicked as the man was, torture is not an acceptable answer." Gildas' expression was dark and thoughtful as he listened to his townsmen's words. A slight shake of his head followed shortly after. "They need us. At worst we are useful tools for them, and in this place they are better with our strength then without it, or more grimly yet, against them. It's not enough to give us levarage, but it will stay their hand from using violence against us."