Chapter 4: Once Loyal
Celestia, the Radiant Throne, is a wholesome and virtuous plane, a realm of seven magnificent mountains whose peaks shine with inner light. This plane is home to Bahamut, Kord, and Moradin, and the three deities combine their power to combat evil. Moradin is the first of equals and both Bahamut and Kord accede to his wishes. The plane consists of a range of seven peaks, about 120 miles long and wide. Each mount climbs some 10 miles up to blue skies above. The plane exerts normal gravity, and the deities can control their environs.
Radiance Affinity: Creatures gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls using radiant powers. Creatures deal only half damage with attacks using necrotic damage (though ongoing necrotic damage is unaffected). Martha, note well.
The gentlest peak of the Seven Mounting Heavens is Jusor. Travelers can ascend to its high vales by way of the wide slopes, whose pitches are intended not to tax the traveler too greatly but rather to invite them onward to Empyron far above. Not long after a trav- eler makes the ascent, the City of Healing’s alabaster towers come into view, graceful spires with fluted columns and wide, arcing bridges spanning the distance between them. The white walls bounding the city bear the merciful visages and snapping gold ban- ners declaring the city’s devotion to life and living. Through the open gates one finds broad avenues sheltered by the spreading boughs of massive oaks to dampen the sun’s brilliance. From any point in the city, one can just make out the still black waters on whose shores the city stands. No ripple mars its glassy surface and unseen stars reflect their light off its still waters.
The City of Healing welcomes all, offering succor to those in need. Within its walls, curses melt, injuries heal, and diseases flee. Characters suffering any injuries, curses, diseases, or other persistent ailments find them lifted upon entering the city, yet Amyria does not stir from her sleep.
A nearby tower’s massive doors swing on silent hinges to reveal a brightly lit and airy hall. Six attendants emerge, carrying crystalline goblets, cool cloths, and platters bearing succulent fruit. Each attendant wears diaphanous white robes and a silver mask, concealing gender and features. As one, they turn to the deva and converge to attend to her hurts.
Agon, Sonliin and Martha know of these attendants: The attendants are exalted, chosen by the gods to give comfort to the suffering. Their sole purpose is to heal the sick and, despite their strange, silent behavior, they mean Amyria no harm. They try to take Amyria and bring her inside the tower, where they can assess whatever assails her.
What do you do while Amyria is being examined?