Editing Chapter 8.60

{{Infobox_episode|title=Chapter 8.60|published=December 26, 2021|wordcount=34,187|previousChapter=[[Chapter 8.59 H]]|nextChapter=[[Chapter 8.61]]|link=[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/12/26/8-60/ Chapter 8.60]}}

'''Chapter 8.60''' is the 73rd chapter of [[Volume 8]].

== tl;dr ==

* [[Relc Grasstongue|Relc]] and [[Klbkch]] return to [[Liscor]].
* Everyone finally mourns [[Erin Solstice|Erin]].
* [[Geneva Scala|Geneva]], using the [[The Minds|Third Mind]] to simulate treating Erin, comes to realize that the missing piece in reviving her is her ability not to succumb while the other parts of the cure take hold.
* [[Visophecin]] and [[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]] hate on Sariant lambs, and Visophecin offers his skill in ice magic to Ryoka because they are allies.
* [[Eldavin]] teaches the mages cost-efficient group [Message] chat.
* [[Fetohep]], [[Etrikah]], [[Yvlon Byres|Yvlon]], [[Ylawes Byres|Ylawes]], [[Ysara Byres|Ysara]], Sandquen ([[Yisame Beziin|Yisame]]), Visophecin, [[Saliss Oliwing|Saliss]], [[Lyonette du Marquin|Lyonette]], [[Ilvriss Gemscale|Ilvriss]], Golden Gnoll ([[Qwera]]), [[Anazurhe]], [[Irurx]], Eldavin, Ryoka, [[Montressa du Valeross|Montressa]], [[Mrsha]], [[Krshia Silverfang|Krshia]], Anonymous Spellcaster A ([[Az’kerash|Az'kerash]]), jort2003 ([[Joseph Ortega]]), [[Grimalkin Duveig|Grimalkin]], RainyEarl ([[Altestiel]]), Beard Lad ([[Dawil Ironbreaker|Dawil]]), Queen R ([[Revine Zecrew|Revine]]), Visir [[Hecrelunn]], V/ArchmageV ([[Valeterisa Imarris|Valeterisa]]), True Grit ([[Cognita]]), [[Rhisveri Zessoprical|Rhisveri]], Dromenl, [[Geneva Scala|Geneva]], [[Niers Astoragon|Niers]], and temporarily [[Belavierr Donamia|Belavierr]] engage in a group chat on the topic of Erin's revival.
* Erin learns of the live human trials.

== Synopsis ==
[[Relc Grasstongue|Relc]] finally enters [[Liscor]] with the [[gnolls]] from [[Cellidel]] in tow. The [[Cellidel]] Gnolls are a bit wary of the city, which [[Relc Grasstongue|Relc]] tries to fix. They are pleasantly surprised by the behavior and actions of [[Liscor's City Watch]], Watch Captain [[Zevara Sunderscale|Zevara]], Councilmembers [[Lism Swifttail|Lism]] and [[Elirr Fultpar|Elirr]], who welcome them to the city.

[[Klbkch]] also enters the city with his new body. Relc and Klbkch walk around the city bantering with each other. They go to [[The Wandering Inn]] and spend some time eating and talking to [[Erin Solstice|Erin]]'s frozen body in the [[Garden of Sanctuary|garden]].

On hearing the news about Relc and Klbkch's return to [[Liscor]], everyone reminisces about [[Erin Solstice|Erin]] - [[Mrsha]] and [[Krshia Silverfang|Krshia]]; [[Lyonette du Marquin|Lyonette]], [[Ratici]] and [[Wilovan]];  [[Xif]] and [[Saliss Oliwing|Saliss]]; [[Ilvriss Gemscale|Ilvriss]]; [[Ceria Springwalker|Ceria]]; [[Yvlon Byres|Yvlon]]; [[Ksmvr]]; [[Pisces Jealnet|Pisces]]; [[Laken Godart|Laken]]; and so on. [[Niers Astoragon|Niers]] and [[Ulvama]] watch [[Fellowship of the Inn|the fellowship]] tell stories about Erin. [[Rags]] grieves Erin by eating spaghetti. The [[Players of Celum]] perform with a tribute to the ‘[[Erin Solstice|Innkeeper of Solstice]]’. Ryoka explains her reason for coming to [[Ailendamus]] to the [[Agelum]] and the [[Lucifen]]. [[Geneva Scala|Geneva]] works with [[The Minds]] to figure out a solution to reviving Erin safely. And Visophectin destroys a 400 gold statue of the [[Sariant Lambs|sariant lamb]], [[Ser Tubeliges]]. [[Toren]] hands [[Az’kerash|Az'kerash]] a message scroll.

The GSNF  [[Etrikah]] starts off the group chat by sending a message to [[Khelt]] asking for details on the bounty posted by them regarding a cure. During the conversation, Wistram edges in trying to promote their new multiple-[Message] spell connection. And without express permission from participants, they merge a whole group of conversations, such that multiple people are on this group chat - [[Lyonette du Marquin|Lyonette]], [[Ceria Springwalker|Ceria]], [[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]], [[Visophecin]] among others. There is some chaos at first, which is solved by some moderation by [[Wistram Academy|Wistram]], particularly [[Eldavin]].

The group chat comes up with solutions to three known parts of the cure:

# The Potion of Regeneration: Ilvriss promised to provied a third of the bottle, backed by Khelt. 
# The antidote, worked on by [[Saliss Oliwing|Saliss]], [[Irurx]], and [[Anazurhe]]: The final decision was to use a combination of an ethereal solution, seeker liquids with high-intensity soak factor, and  skills like [Beneficial Tonic].
# The heating / thawing spell, discussed by Eldavin, Grimalkin, Ceria, Valeterisa, [[Az’kerash|Az'kerash]], Rhisveri and others: The final decision was to use a spell to remove cold from the body like [Cooling Wind] or [Void Air].

During this a few interesting events happen:

* The exact details of the poison are also revealed by [[Saliss Oliwing|Saliss]]:  It’s revealed to be a poisonous berry enhanced with some snake venom ([[Cosqe Stinger]] being the local term) which is "about Intensity 14 on [[Relik’s Scale]]".
* The "Please Free Yvlon" Thread: [[Ylawes Byres|Ylawes]] petitions Eldavin to talk to Queen Yisame to free Yvlon, and it turns out quite a few people in the group chat were petitioning Etrikah - Ceria, Mrsha, Lyonette.
* Mrsha's safety: Lyonette talks to Krshia about Mrsha being safe. Earl [[Altestiel]] and Viscount Visophecin promise any aid their respective nations are able to offer.
* [[Belavierr Donamia|Belavierr]] joins the thread, trying to sell her wares. Only Valeterisa is interested, but everyone else leaves whatever "chat thread" she joins. Belavierr is forced to leave after she threatens [[Mrsha]] by Eldavin, Rhisveri, Fetohep.
* Mrsha is outed as a child by Ryoka which surprises Fetohep and Eldavin.
* The Oteslian researchers ask Fetohep about the live human trials, which causes an uproar among the participants in the conversation and the ghosts, particularly Erin.

After this, Geneva jumps in the call specifying another aspect to the cure - something akin to the will to live.  More precisely, she suggests that a leader or a [General] class is needed so that they can use a skill to enable someone to fight beyond their limit''.'' And specifies that even with all that that it would still give Erin only a two-thirds chance based on her simulations.

At this point [[Niers Astoragon|Niers]] joins the conversation indicating that he would complete the delivery of the mushrooms that can be used for the ethereal solution to Saliss, and quickly leaves. And like a great [Strategist], he had already seen this problem, and had already contacted couriers to complete this delivery. [[Salamani]] and [[Ci]] turn up and quickly leave for [[Oteslia]], Saliss' location.

== Characters ==
( * = ''First Appearance'')

* [[Liscor's City Watch]]
** Mudsa *
** Iron Helm / Helm *
** ? - Antinium Soldier *
** Rudell *
** Calog *
** [[Zevara Sunderscale]]
** Merka
* ? - Male Human Street Runner *
* [[Relc Grasstongue]]
* Cellidel’s convoy (x2,509)
** Guard-squad
*** [[Vokkhar|Vokkhar / Vok]]
*** [[Hickery]]
** Vokkhar’s family
** Hickery’s family
** Reson - [Jeweler] *
** ? - Gnoll woman
* ? - Liscorian Gnoll
* [[Lism Swifttail]]
* [[Elirr Fultpar]]
* [[Visma]]
* [[Klbkch]]
* ? - Male Human [Pickpocket] *
* [[Ishkr]]
* [[Silveran]] (''Mentioned'')
*[[Krshia Silverfang]]
*[[Mrsha]]
*[[Gireulashia Ekhtouch]] / Gire
*[[Rose]]
*[[Adetr Steelfur]]
*[[Inkar]]
*[[Tkrn]]
*[[Feshi Weatherfur]]
*[[Beilmark]]
*[[Lyonette du Marquin]]
*[[Ratici]]
*[[Thronebearers of Calanfer]]
**[[Sest]]
**
**[[Dalimont]]
**[[Lormel]]
**[[Ushar]]
*[[Cirediel Anvi’dualln Olicuemerdn]]
*[[Rafaema]]
*[[Wilovan]]
*[[Xif]]
*[[Saliss Oliwing]]
*[[Ilvriss Gemscale]]
*[[Osthia Blackwing]]
*[[Ceria Springwalker]]
*[[Savere]]’s ‘Army of Waves’
**[[Revine Zecrew]]
*[[Yvlon Byres]]
*[[Yisame Beziin]]
*[[Etrikah]]
*[[Ksmvr]]
*Spitty - Camel
*[[Tiqr]]’s army
**[[Nsiia Oliphant]]
*[[Domehead]]
*[[Rémi|Rémi Canada]]
*[[Leka Thri]]
*Caravan of freed [Slaves], [Rebels] and [Bandits]
**[[Pisces Jealnet]]
**[[Eloque]]
**[[Merr]]
**[[Bearig]]
**[[Rophir]]
**[[Qshom]]
*Niers' army
**[[Fellowship of the Inn]] (''Name Pending'') (x45)
***[[Niers Astoragon]]
***[[Numbtongue]]
***[[Free Antinium]]
****[[Infinitypear]]
****[[Grass Shell]]
****[[Touma the Great]]
***[[Cave Goblins]]
****[[Rasktooth]]
****[[Gothica]]
***[[Apista]]
***[[The Crimson Soldier]]
***[[Garia Strongheart]]
***[[Fals]]
***[[Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle]] / Fierre
***[[Gna]]
***[[Salkis Blackwing]]
***[[Pivr]]
***[[Xeu]]
***[[Normen]]
*** [[Alcaz]]
***[[Ulvama]]
***[[Octavia Cotton|Octavia]]
***[[Snapjaw]]
***Icecube - Frost Wyvern
***[[Bird]]
***[[Badarrow]]
**[[Ghostly Hand Tribe]]
***[[Shaik]]
**Lomost Tribe
*[[Laken Godart]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*[[Olesm Swifttail]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*[[Rags]]
*[[Molten Stone Tribe]]
**[[Anazurhe]]
*[[Calescent]]
*[[Hekusha]] / Healer of Tenbault
*[[Players of Celum]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*Izril's [Lords] and [Ladies] who had met Erin (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*[[Pelt]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*[[Kevin Hall]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*[[Imani]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*[[Palt Fenrisol]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*[[Free Antinium]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
**[[Pawn]]
**[[Garry]]
*[[Grimalkin Duveig]]
* [[Rufelt Owelt]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
* [[Lasica Feltail]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*Young man in Wistram - [[Leon]]? (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*[[Rabbiteater]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*[[Order of Seasons]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*[[Ryoka Griffin]]
*Immortals of Ailendamus (''Not All'')
**[[Lucifen]]
***[[Paxere]]
***[[Visophecin]]
***[[Azemith]]
***[[Igolze]]
**[[Agelum]]
***[[Uzine]]
***[[Gadrea]]
**[[Gilaw]]
**[[Menorkel]]
**[[Fithea]]
**[[Nemed]]
*[[Geneva Scala]]
*[[Dictum|Third Mind]]
*[[Idis]]
*[[Ressk]]
*[[Calectus]]
*[[Chorisa]]
*Ser Tubeliges - [[Sariant Lambs|Sariant Lamb]] (''Mentioned'')
*Sarathine - [[Sariant Lambs|Sariant Lamb]] *
*[[Belavierr]]
* [[Maviola (Undead)]]
*[[Az’kerash]]
*[[Ijvani]]
*[[Venitra]]
*[[Bea]]
*[[Devail]]
*[[Wesixa]]
*[[Toren]]
*[[Healing Slime]]
*[[Eldavin]] ([[Teriarch]])
*? - Khelt’s Mage’s Guild’s Guildmistress *
*? - Blue robe [Mage] (''Missive'') *
*[[Fetohep]]
*[[Ylawes Byres]]
*[[Theikha]]
*[[Perbne]]
*[[Torishi Weatherfur]]
*[[Akrisa Silverfang]]
*[[Cetrule]]
*[[Satar Silverfang]]
*[[Tesy]]
*[[Vetn]]
*[[Qwera]]
*[[Ysara Byres]]
*[[Irurx]] (''Missive'')
*[[Montressa du Valeross]] (''Missive'')
*[[Valeterisa]] (''Missive'')
*[[Joseph Ortega]] (''Missive'')
*Dynasty of [[Khelt]] (All 18 Deceased Rulers)
**[[Khelta]]
**[[His-Xe]]
**[[Serept]]
*[[Erin Solstice]] (''Living Soul'')
*[[Altestiel]] (''Missive'')
*[[Hecrelunn]]
*[[Dawil Ironbreaker]] (''Missive'')
*[[Cognita]] (''Missive'')
*[[Rhisveri Zessoprical]] (''Missive'')
*[[Dromenl]] (''Missive'')
*Ulea (''Name Revealed'' + ''Missive'')
*? - Confused female adventurer (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*[[Salamani]]
*Ci - Horse

==Message-Chatroom Characters==
Characters who participated in the multiple-[Message] spell connection chat rooms:

*''GSENF (Great Sage Etrikah of Nerrhavia’s Fallen)'' = [[Etrikah]]
*''TMGEK (The Mage’s Guild of Exalted Khelt)'' = ? - Khelt’s Mage’s Guild’s Guildmistress
*''Wistram'' = ? - Blue robe [Mage]
*''Grand Magus Eldavin'' = [[Eldavin]] ([[Teriarch]])
*''Viscount Visophecin of Ailendamus'' / ''Viscount V'' = [[Visophecin]]
*''Lionette'' = [[Lyonette du Marquin]]
*''Ice Squirrel'' = [[Ceria Springwalker]]
*''Saliss'' = [[Saliss Oliwing]]
*''Witch A'' = [[Anazurhe]]
*''Fetohep of Khelt'' = [[Fetohep]]
*''Wall Lord Ilvriss'' = [[Ilvriss Gemscale]]
*''Golden Gnoll'' = [[Qwera]] & [[Ysara Byres]]
*''Anonymous Spellcaster A'' = [[Az’kerash]]
*''Alchemist I'' = [[Irurx]]
*''Windy Girl'' = [[Ryoka Griffin]]
*''Mons'' = [[Montressa du Valeross]]
*''Archmage V'' = [[Valeterisa]] 
*''Mri'' = [[Mrsha]]
*''Krshia Silverfang'' = [[Krshia Silverfang]]
*''jort2003'' / ''Joseph Ortega'' = [[Joseph Ortega]]
*''Magus G'' = [[Grimalkin Duveig]]
*''Sandquen'' = [[Yisame Beziin]]
*''YlawesB'' = [[Ylawes Byres]]
*''RainyEarl'' = [[Altestiel]]
*''Yvlon'' = [[Yvlon Byres]]
*''Beard Lad'' = [[Dawil Ironbreaker]]
*''Queen R'' = [[Revine Zecrew]]
*''VizirH'' / ''Hecrelunn'' = [[Hecrelunn]]
*''True Grit'' = [[Cognita]]
*''Rhis'' = [[Rhisveri Zessoprical]]
*''Researcher Dromenl'' = [[Dromenl]]
*''Cryomancer Ulea'' = Ulea
*''Belavierr'' = [[Belavierr]]
*''Geneva'' = [[Geneva Scala]]
*''Tallman'' = [[Niers Astoragon]]

==Locations==

*[[Izril]]
**[[Floodplains]]
***[[Liscor]]
****Market Street
***[[The Wandering Inn]]
****[[Garden of Sanctuary]]
**Great Plains / Gnoll Plains
**[[Oteslia]]
**Anazuland
**[[Pallass]]
**Az’kerash's Castle
*[[Chandrar]]
**Resturgium - [[Nerrhavia Fallen|Nerrhavia’s Fallen]]'s Royal Palace
**[[Khelt]]
**TBA
*[[Wistram Academy]]
*[[Terandria]]
**House Shoel’s mansion
**[[Ailendamus]]
*[[Baleros]]
**Selphids Gathering Citadel

==[[Undead]]==

*Zombie Giant

==Creatures==

*[[Rock Crabs]]
*[[Sariant Lambs]]
*Demonsoul Skunk (''First Time Mentioned'')
*Cosqe Stinger (''First Time Mentioned'')

==Items==

*Relc’s Anti-Magic Spear
*Truth Stones / [Detect Truth] crystals
*Potion of Cleansing Wounds - High-grade (''Mentioned'')
*Wand of Flame Ray
*Magic recorder / Magical camera
*Ser Tubeliges' statue (''Broken'')
*Zombie Puppet "Erin" head
*[Message] scrolls
*[[Ghost Shrooms]]

== Notes ==

* Revealed that the actual potion that [[Klbkch]] had used to cure [[Erin Solstice|Erin]] in [[Chapter 1.07 (Archived)]] was not a Healing Potion but a high-grade Potion of Cleansing Wounds.
* Revealed that a year has passed since Erin come to [[Innworld]].
* Revealed that the name of the mushrooms with ethereal effect mentioned in [[Chapter 8.46 G]] and shown in [[Chapter 8.52 MN]] are [[Ghost Shrooms]].
* Revealed that Ulea is the name of the Female Dullahan [Cryomancer] that was talking to Fetohep in [[Chapter 8.59 H]].

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