Brom coiled his whip and returned it to it's place.  Then he stepped over to the great hearth and drew a pot out of it, using tongs to pour it's contents into a wooden cup and bring it over.<br/><br/>As he came near, the distinct odor of salt reached the elf's nose.  "Brine," the human said as he lifted the cup and held it out, "Heated to boiling..."<br/><br/>Then he tipped it and let the steaming salt-water pour down and coat Elandriel's welted back.