<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/21/7D4BA29F-335C-4462-84B9-650685189FE7.jpeg)</div><br/>Nyssa of the Frozen Glass Monastery (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=339780.msg16241067#msg16241067)<br/><strong>HP:</strong>31/31<strong>AC:</strong>18<strong>Passive Perception:</strong>15<br/><strong>Spells/Ability Uses:</strong>Ki 4/4<br/><strong>Effects:</strong><br/><strong>Actions:</strong><br/><hr/><br/>Nyssa had glanced in Drip's direction and was just about to say something in sympathy when the group disappeared.  Poor Drip.  However, Falgrim's comment made her smile in agreement.  "Like a '3, 2, 1,' and going effectively on zero."<br/><br/>She drew her longsword not in a threat but in a way of demonstrating ability, and something about her efforts and movements seemed to buoy the metal.  Even though she didn't look very strong, something about the way she moved and weaved with the blade made it seem effortless, more like a dance than the way a true fighter might hack and slash.  "For those of you who don't recognize the runes, or believe that we all wear masks, I'm a Monk who follows the Way of Mercy."  She effortlessly sheathed the weapon once more, the demonstration over as quickly as it began.  "I have some ability to heal, but doubtless less than someone who's been blessed by one of the deities to do it properly."<br/><br/>Considering the question about the gift, she said, "In my experience, mages would rather build a place in their own image or in the kind of sanctuary they want to spend the rest of their lives in.  It seems more likely the original owner simply adored dolls; I can't imagine a place as extravagant as this being meant for another, unless intended to be shared with a lover."<br/><br/>She glanced over the doors.  "I suggest we just start on the lower floors and work our way up, making relatively sure we cover everything.  If we get split up or need to rest, this foyer seems as good a place as any, unless we find a more comfortable spot."