Oshuamp - Episode 7: With the Embers of the Damned

Recap
Yahlumlo destroys the enlarged eye as it stares at Ethir, who carefully removes the other eye from the skull of Desielle, and utilizes his Channel Divinity to witness her last memory.

Ethir watches as she rushes amidst the darkness, weaving between objects that he cannot see. She looks frantically around her, pausing briefly as she rubs her hands on her neck, and Ethir watches as the same black desecrated soil smears over her skin. She falls to her knees as she hears the cry of a baby, and a shrill voice echoes the word “bargain.” The soil crumbles between her fingers, falling to the ground, as Desielle kneels, staring heart brokenly at Ethir.

Ritora wild shapes into a Cat, and leaps onto the desk, investigating the faint cries still echoing out from behind the desk. She sees Madeleine, in a fetal position, in a nightgown, crying like a baby. The crew enters and assists her back to the Sisters Quarters to get rest. Yahlumlo digs through the dirt and discovers a note amidst the belongings of Desielle, and realizes that the script is akin to Elvish. He is able to discern the symbols, and consults with the others about his suspicions of involvement of other Sisters of the Orphanage, and the possibility of an approaching transformation for one of the children within the next tenday.

They choose to hide the dirt, bones and clothes of Desielle in drawers and cabinets in the office. They collect themselves and take a short rest, and consult with Anthony as he awakens in the morning. He speaks of his opinions of the Sisters, and of Marybelle’s 13th birthday, that occurs in 9 days. The crew hurries to check on Sister Madeleine, who acts deranged, confused, and consumed with thirst for the tea. She refuses to accompany them anywhere, and instead elects to rest more in the Sister’s Quarters.

At breakfast, they find Lauren, and confess to the killing of Desielle, and reveal the letter discovered on her remains. They take her to Madeleine’s office, and display the dirt and bones. Horrified, but alone, Lauren permits them to explain, and rushes to Madeleine’s bed. Inside, they find her rummaging through her trunk, desperately searching for more tea leaves.

They are able to convince her to rest instead, and promise to find more of the special leaves for her. Lauren tells them that there is a Doctor in the City who could possibly assist her, but it will be difficult for the crew to persuade him to assist Madeleine. Hopeless, but without alternative, the crew prepares to rescue Madeleine however they can, and prepare to return to Slum’s West and find this man, Corin.