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Heralds of the End

Event Date: 9/12/2025

Event Instance: Prime

Date

It has been 454 years, 1 days since the Victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
It is the 1st month of Akroeg the Ram in the year of the Crystal Snow Hare.
It is currently winter and it is night.

Unaka Visits Truffenyi's Altar

[Temple Grounds, Cobblestone Path]
The astonishing sight of the grand temple lies to the north, atop a massive stairway. Three towers flank the sides of the structure, a complex network of walkways stretching between them and the temple's top levels. A smooth cobblestone path runs east and west here, curving around to the grounds areas on either side of the temple. You also see an iron-bound oak door next to the base of the stairway.

Illiya hugs Allye, getting a smile in return.

Sheearyn looks at Illiya and shrugs.

Illiya hugs Jaelia, who wraps her arms around Illiya with a warm smile.

Harkour waves to Illiya.

Illiya just hugged Sheearyn.

Allye says, "Mana's terrible, we shouldn't."

Illiya hugs Shaylynne, who wraps her arms around Illiya with a warm smile.

Jaelia says, "No, this is where we expect things to potentially gather."

Jasmania waves to Sheearyn.

Ectheleon says, "We have to be outside for the stars."

Illiya says, "Ahhhhh."

Ectheleon says, "You can go through the door to where we are setting up."

Delg casually observes the area.

Illiya says, "Nobody's in there though."

Delg glances up at the sky.

Ectheleon exclaims, "You're quite early!"

Shaylynne taps her gyre.

Life Weaver Ysilda came out of an iron-bound oak door next to the base of the stairway.

Illiya exclaims, "So are you!"

Sheearyn asks, "That's good, right? We don't want people in there until there's a banner?"

Jaelia says, "Inside, widdershins a step or two normally. is where there is better mana for clerics and empaths."

Ciles calmly says in a Gorbesh accent, "Nobody's dead yet."

Ciles chuckles.

Ectheleon says, "Rangers will be here 49 rois late."

Legendary Warrior Mage Delg went into an iron-bound oak door next to the base of the stairway.

Illiya says, "We don't need a banner in there I don't think."

Ectheleon says, "And Pfanston 14 rois after that."

Illiya says, "The room is already safe."

Sheearyn laughs at Ectheleon.

Illiya chuckles at Ectheleon.

Sheearyn flails her arms about.

Illiya hugs Ayrell, getting a smile in return.

Jaelia beams at Ayrell!

Ectheleon says, "Creche won't need a banner but a really good one here would do wonders."

Jaelia hugs Ayrell, getting a smile in return.

Ayrell hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Allye waves to Ayrell.

Sheearyn exclaims to Illiya, "So hard to keep track of all the considerations!"

Ayrell smiles at Illiya.

Ayrell waves to Allye.

Ciles clicks her heels together and renders a crisp salute.

Ayrell smiles at Jaelia.

Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka just arrived.

Ectheleon says, "I have 4 fallback points for us as things go bad."

Ectheleon beams at Unaka!

Illiya beams at Unaka!

* Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka joins the adventure.

Shaylynne waves to Unaka.

Allye waves to Unaka.

Unaka nods.

Allye grins.

Sheearyn beams at Unaka!

Ectheleon exclaims, "Second of which is near and dear to Unaka!"

Shaylynne taps her gyre.

Jaelia smiles at Unaka.

Ciles waves to Unaka.

Perune nods to Unaka.

Exsanguinator Jopler just arrived.

Sheearyn praises Unaka.

Ciles throws back her shoulders, snapping to attention and with a sharp click of her heels, renders Unaka a crisp salute.

Valynn just arrived.

Ayrell hugs Shaylynne, who wraps her arms around Ayrell with a warm smile.

Valynn went into an iron-bound oak door next to the base of the stairway.

Unaka says, "Hello everyone. I was just going to pay one last visit to my favorite place."

Allye asks, "The center of civilization?"

Unaka nods to Allye.

Illiya asks, "Want some company?"

Allye says, "That does seem fitting."

Defier of the Heralds Saragos just arrived.

Unaka nods to Illiya.

Jaelia smiles at Saragos.

Saragos nods politely.

Allye waves to Saragos.

Illiya joins Unaka's group.

Jaelia joins Unaka's group.

Unaka says, "Yes, I'd love company."

Legendary Warrior Mage Delg came out of an iron-bound oak door next to the base of the stairway.

Sheearyn waves to Saragos.

Saragos gets a silver-bladed nijare with a black onyx hilt from inside his weapon case.

Illiya bobs a quick curtsy to Saragos.

Sheearyn joins Unaka's group.

Shaylynne joins Unaka's group.

Ciles joins Unaka's group.

Allye joins Unaka's group.

Saragos's onyx nijare glows with a soft blue light.

Shaylynne puts her gyre in her encompassing shadows.

Jopler joins Unaka's group.

Ectheleon joins Unaka's group.

Saragos joins Unaka's group.

Perune joins Unaka's group.

Ayrell joins Unaka’s group.

(Ectheleon sings, "Take me away!")

Mountain Lord Ezerak just arrived.

Harkour joins Unaka's group.

Ezerak joins Unaka's group.

[General] Your mind hears Unaka thinking, "I'm here for a short while to pay one last visit to my favorite place, Truffenyi's altar in the Temple. If you have anything to ask me or simply want to talk about things, I'll be there."

Ezerak gazes fondly at Ayrell.

Delg settles into a comfortable position and closes his eyes.

Unaka says, "Okay, moving out."

Allye nods to Unaka.

You follow Unaka onto a massive stairway...
You continue walking up the massive stairway.
You make your way further up the massive stairway...
You continue your journey up the massive stairway.
On your journey up a massive stairway you reach...
[Temple Grounds, Grand Stairway]
Below to either side, paths curve around in between the main temple and the east and west towers. The monoliths stretch upwards and lean slightly toward the temple itself, as if grasping out toward the beacon area atop the structure, above the Eyes of The Thirteen. Smoothly cut granite steps lead upward to the north, climbing toward the massive temple.

Jopler arrives from further down the massive stairway.
Saragos arrives from further down the massive stairway.
Ezerak arrives from further down the massive stairway.
Unaka arrives from further down the massive stairway.
You follow Unaka up a massive stairway...
You continue walking up the massive stairway.
You make your way further up the massive stairway...
You continue your journey up the massive stairway.
On your journey up a massive stairway you reach...
[Temple Grounds, Grand Stairway]
The grand stairway continues its ascent to the north, approaching the looming orb of the temple. Ornate silverwillow banisters curve down from the entrance, polished to a lustrous sheen and carved to resemble flowing streams, trickling serenely to the bottom of the stairs.

Jopler arrives from further down the massive stairway.
Saragos arrives from further down the massive stairway.
Ezerak arrives from further down the massive stairway.
Unaka arrives from further down the massive stairway.
You follow Unaka up a massive stairway...
You continue walking up the massive stairway.
You make your way further up the massive stairway...
You continue your journey up the massive stairway.
On your journey up a massive stairway you reach...
[Grand Stairway, Temple Entrance]
The stairs descend to the south providing a spectacular view of the meandering Segoltha river. The grand orb-like temple yawns open directly to the north, its massive double doors sure to ward off any foolish invaders who may besiege this religious fortress. Two massive bronze sconces protrude above the entryway, each shaped like an outstretched feline's paw clutching an eternal flame -- surely a blessing from the goddess of civilization who aided in the reconstruction of this monument. You also see a young acolyte.

Jopler arrives from further down the massive stairway.
Saragos arrives from further down the massive stairway.
Ezerak arrives from further down the massive stairway.
Unaka arrives from further down the massive stairway.
Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka's group went through two massive double doors.
[The Crossing Temple, Entrance Hall]
Light flows like a stream from beyond a large archway, enveloping the entire entrance hall with radiance. Beautifully carved pillars stand on either side of the arch, greeting visitors and monks that make their way towards the center of the globe. Curving along the outer wall of the Temple, long plaster hallways with polished mahogany floors lead worshippers clockwise and widdershins around the sphere. You also see a large archway and the massive double ironwood doors leading out of the temple.

Unaka's group moves widdershins down the hallway.
[The Crossing Temple, Hallway] )
A fresh breeze wafts along the passage, bringing with it the gentle but fragrant scents of the garden. Along the outside wall, a long curving planter filled with rich soil provides a tiny sanctuary for young saplings to grow. Standing protectively in front of them, a mahogany pedestal rises like a monument to its living brethren.

Ciles calmly exclaims in a Gorbesh accent, "Forward march!"

Unaka's group moves widdershins down the hallway.
[The Crossing Temple, Hallway]
Curiously elusive, a faint musty smell intrudes upon an otherwise elegant hallway. An antique crystal chandelier emits a warm golden glow that caresses everything from the central wooden pedestal to the narrow wooden staircase that ascends the outside wall.

Unaka's group moves widdershins down the hallway.
[The Crossing Temple, Hallway]
Flickering torches secured in iron sconces illuminate a sprawling mural upon the walls. Panoramic images depict a gathering of diverse figures joined in concentric circles about a large white boulder resting at the center of a forest clearing. The pristine surface of the monolithic stone is scorched with a totemic simulacrum of a great horned owl in flight. You also see a mahogany pedestal with a flickering crystalline orb on it.

Unaka's group moves widdershins down the hallway.
[The Crossing Temple, Hallway]
Twin plaster columns rise on either side of a descending stairway, supporting the spheriform walls. Along the inner curve of the hallway, an arched mahogany entrance leads to a white marble walkway that spans the distance between the circular rim and the High Altar at the center of the Temple.

Unaka's group moves clockwise down the hallway.
[The Crossing Temple, Hallway]
Flickering torches secured in iron sconces illuminate a sprawling mural upon the walls. Panoramic images depict a gathering of diverse figures joined in concentric circles about a large white boulder resting at the center of a forest clearing. The pristine surface of the monolithic stone is scorched with a totemic simulacrum of a great horned owl in flight. You also see a mahogany pedestal with a flickering crystalline orb on it.

Unaka's group moves clockwise down the hallway.
[The Crossing Temple, Hallway]
Curiously elusive, a faint musty smell intrudes upon an otherwise elegant hallway. An antique crystal chandelier emits a warm golden glow that caresses everything from the central wooden pedestal to the narrow wooden staircase that ascends the outside wall.

Unaka's group moves clockwise down the hallway.
[The Crossing Temple, Hallway]
A fresh breeze wafts along the passage, bringing with it the gentle but fragrant scents of the garden. Along the outside wall, a long curving planter filled with rich soil provides a tiny sanctuary for young saplings to grow. Standing protectively in front of them, a mahogany pedestal rises like a monument to its living brethren.

Unaka's group moves widdershins down the hallway.
[The Crossing Temple, Hallway]
Curiously elusive, a faint musty smell intrudes upon an otherwise elegant hallway. An antique crystal chandelier emits a warm golden glow that caresses everything from the central wooden pedestal to the narrow wooden staircase that ascends the outside wall.

You follow Unaka onto a staircase...
On your journey up a staircase you reach...
[Eyes of the Thirteen, Hallway]
The hallway continues its curved passage leading to each of the Eyes of the Thirteen. A narrow wooden staircase, recessed into one wall, is visible as it curves gently downward toward the lower portions of the temple. To the northwest within the curving passage, sprinkles of some kind of shimmering purple dust are visible on the floor, adding a remarkable contrast of color against the white plaster walls.

Perune arrives from further down the staircase.
Saragos arrives from further down the staircase.
Ectheleon arrives from further down the staircase.
Jopler arrives from further down the staircase.
Allye arrives from further down the staircase.
Ciles arrives from further down the staircase.
Shaylynne arrives from further down the staircase.
Sheearyn arrives from further down the staircase.
Jaelia arrives from further down the staircase.
Illiya arrives from further down the staircase.
Unaka arrives from further down the staircase.
Unaka's group moves clockwise down the hallway.
[Eyes of the Thirteen, Hallway]
Matte black marble rises in a graceful arch leading to the entrance to a shrine. Steel dagger hilts, their blades buried in the stone, radiate outwards along the curve of the arch, while the keystone is carved with the image of a snarling amber-eyed panther.

Unaka's group moves clockwise down the hallway.
[Eyes of the Thirteen, Hallway]
Finely carved mahogany borders hug the curves of the archway which serves as entrance to the shrine. A faint corona of ruddy light flows through the arch, bathing the pale paster with a pale reddish tint.

Unaka's group moves clockwise down the hallway.
[Eyes of the Thirteen, Hallway]
The pale walls of the hallway curve to each side, reflecting on floors of polished marble tile. Set into the tiles before the entrance to the Shrine of Mortals is an intricate mosaic crafted from multicolored glass. Diffused blue light pours through the silver-inlaid mahogany archway, setting the glittering mosaic afire with color.

Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka's group went through a silver-inlaid mahogany archway.
[Eyes of the Thirteen, Truffenyi's Shrine]
A silvery blue dome erupts from the wall above, creating a hemisphere to enclose the shrine in hues that mimic the summer sky. Sunlight filtering through the crystal from the chamber beyond fills the room with a steady glow that sparkles where it touches silver specks in the dark granite platform beneath you. Sitting near the archway, an obsidian stand is tipped slightly beneath the paws of an impish agate weasel, leaving a silver magpie on top to backwing as its perch is pushed out from under it. You also see a small altar fashioned from a section of lightning-blasted mistwood and a rich blue marble altar set with a mosaic of jewels.

Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka's group went across a granite platform.
[Eyes of the Thirteen, Eye of Truffenyi]
The granite platform sparkles slightly where touched by the diffused light shed by the silvery blue dome. Silver feathers inlaid in the crystal dapple the surface of a polished granite altar with tiny shadows that almost blend into the stone's already mottled surface. Rising from the altar's center is an ornately carved triptych statue crafted so seamlessly as to appear an extension of the same stone of the altar. You also see a tall silver candlestick.

Ectheleon kneels down.

Ectheleon gets an opalescent blue glass chalice etched with depictions of the Thirteen Immortals from inside his gravecloth tombstone.

Ectheleon washes a low granite altar with his holy water.

Unaka says to Ectheleon, "Thank you."

Ectheleon says, "Sorry, habit with Jaelia here."

Ectheleon looks up and sighs, smiling.

Ectheleon whistles a merry tune.

Ectheleon stands up.

Ectheleon puts his chalice in his gravecloth tombstone.

Ectheleon blushes, the tips of his ears turning a deep shade of red.

Jaelia exclaims, "Finally, someone else willing to clean altars along with me!"

Ciles calmly says in a Gorbesh accent, "I hear clerics are very into their habits."

Ciles snickers.

Jaelia snickers at Ciles.

Ectheleon blanches.

Unaka takes a seat.

Healer Leilanie's group came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Jaelia takes a seat.

Rhainn came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Unaka takes a seat near the altar in a familiar way, as if sitting down with an old friend.

Jaelia reaches out and touches a low granite altar.

Jaelia shivers slightly.

Illiya asks Unaka, "How are you feeling?"

Rhainn curtsies gracefully.

Jaelia reaches out and touches a low granite altar.

Jaelia shivers slightly.

Allye smiles.

Amabalis waves.

Unaka says, "Calm."

Ayrell gestures, and a strong warm breeze swirls around Ezerak quickly drying his feet.

Ruea came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Leilanie rests her hand on Ectheleon's arm with a soft smile.

Illiya says, "Calm is good."

Ezerak softly says to Ayrell, "Thank you."

Ruea says in a lilting accent, "Well well, imagine running into you all here."

Ayrell smiles at Ezerak.

Ruea hugs Ayrell, who wraps her arms around Ruea with a warm smile.

Illiya grins at Ruea, her dimples flashing into view.

Ayrell hugs Ruea, who wraps her arms around Ayrell with a warm smile.

Unaka asks, "Have any of you ever looked true death in the eye?"

Allye grins at Ruea.

Ayrell gazes off into the distance blankly.

Ruea winks at Allye.

Perune reaches up and moves his icesteel balaclava about on his head.

Ezerak just hugged Ruea.

Heart Tender Kethrai came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Soul Surgeon Zynell came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Illiya says, "No.. probably not."

Odcoru's Memory Lupdels came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Leilanie pulls Zynell to her in a tight hug.

Illiya lays her hand on Zynell's arm.

Allye angles her ears forward, gazing curiously at Unaka.

Zynell hugs Leilanie, who wraps her arms around Zynell with a warm smile.

Ruea hugs Ezerak, who wraps his arms around Ruea with a warm smile.

Rhainn says, "I haven't."

Zynell says to Leilanie, "Blame soth."

Perune says in an Ilithic accent, "If you call a gaping black core looking reaching out to devour my soul before Firulf wisks it away, then yes."

Illiya looks with concern at Unaka.

Unaka says, "It's something I wanted to do before this battle. I thought it would be terrifying, but it has left me surprisingly calm."

Leilanie smiles.

Sand Flower Cyranth came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Zynell flicks her ears back in obvious annoyance.

Leilanie appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Ectheleon grins at Zynell.

Lupdels gets a glowing Truffenyi orb from inside his green backpack.

Cyranth waves to Zynell.

Cyranth waves to Leilanie.

Zynell gets a night-black starlight velvet prayer tapestry stitched with loimic and fey-bone from inside her encompassing shadows.

Kethrai quietly says, "Happy new year, everyone."

Lupdels puts his orb in his green backpack.

Leilanie waves to Cyranth.

Zynell reverently lays her prayer tapestry at her feet, smoothing out its corners.

Zynell sits down on the prayer tapestry.

Harkour goes up.

Ciles nods to Unaka.

Unaka says, "I thought of all I had accomplished in my life. And all I want to still live for. What I have left to do."

Rhainn says, "Happy New Year."

Saragos nods to Unaka.

Avrenka came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Avrenka waves.

Unaka says, "To let go of the future is not something I want to do. But it can be done."

Veteran Apprentice Anuril came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Anuril takes his rightful place beside Kethrai.

Unicorn Enthusiast Chanepheous came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Anuril moves over to guard Kethrai.

Leilanie gazes silently at Unaka.

Amabalis rubs Leilanie gently, massaging her muscles.

Unaka says, "A Paladin is loyal. A Paladin is a protector."

Ciles nods to Unaka.

Unaka says, "I'm glad I got to spend this time with all of you."

Jaelia smiles at Unaka.

Sheearyn beams at Unaka!

Leilanie says to Unaka, "This is not the end."

Illiya says to Unaka, "You're talking like we won't see you again after the battle."

Leilanie smiles at Unaka.

Leilanie shifts her weight.

[General] Your mind hears Dantia thinking, "The Northern Watch will be gathering at the Watch Tower before moving to the Crossing Temple at the appointed time."

Zynell bows her head and mutters a short prayer in a hushed voice. Raising her head, she glances to the shadows with a knowing smile.

Ciles ponders.

Avrenka says, "Well if the Immortals lose, that's likely the case for all of us."

Unaka says to Illiya, "I've never seen a battle this big before. I don't know what will come."

Cyranth rests her hand on Ectheleon's arm with a soft smile.

Sheearyn nods to Avrenka.

Ectheleon exclaims, "Fire and Friendship!"

Unaka asks, "Does anyone have any last questions or thoughts to share with me?"

Jaelia says, "We may not. But all we have is the present. The future is a nebulous term or idea that is always ahead, and certainly not known or promised. Outside of the promises with our Immortals do we have a promise of what the future holds."

Allye nods to Avrenka.

Saragos says to Illiya in a rustic accent, "When you get called on by the Immortals to do something that you know you won't stop until it's done... you never know if you'll get used up in the process."

Ruea smiles.

Ruea hugs Kethrai, who wraps his arms around Ruea with a warm smile.

Ruea just hugged Anuril.

Anuril nods to Ruea.

Jaelia nods at Saragos, obviously agreeing with his views.

Unaka nods to Saragos.

Ayrell hugs Kethrai, who wraps his arms around Ayrell with a warm smile.

Sheearyn nods to Saragos.

Ectheleon ponders.

Kethrai mutters something into the air about half right.

Scroll Keeper Geriall came across Truffenyi's shrine.

High Priestess Maraisel came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Unaka says, "This duty may be too heavy even for my shoulders. I can hope, but we never know."

Sothios came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Geriall joins Unaka's group.

Shield of Starlight Betlind came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Zynell grumbles at Sothios.

Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Sothios tries to pull Zynell to her feet, but cannot.

Betlind bows.

Leilanie pulls Sothios to her in a tight hug.

Kethrai hugs Betlind, who wraps her arms around Kethrai with a warm smile.

Illiya hugs Betlind, who wraps her arms around Illiya with a warm smile.

Betlind hugs Kethrai, who wraps his arms around Betlind with a warm smile.

Avrenka says to Unaka, "I would like to say, thank you for all your guidance and wisdom all these months. You haven't led us astray since the beginning, despite what some might think. It's been an honor."

Anuril nods to Betlind.

Betlind hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.

Sothios pulls Leilanie to him in a tight hug.

Betlind hugs Anuril, getting a smile in return.

Rhainn waves to Betlind.

Allye says to Unaka, "We will aid you in whatever way we can."

Unaka smiles at Avrenka.

Sheearyn nods to Avrenka.

Unaka nods to Avrenka.

Sheearyn nods to Allye.

Betlind hugs Rhainn, getting a smile in return.

Sothios pulls Zynell to him in a tight hug.

Sothios stands up.

Betlind smiles, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Commander Lexxa came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Avrenka says, "If we fall, at least we fall together, fighting."

Ectheleon leans on Sothios.

Ayrell gestures, and a strong warm breeze swirls around Maraisel quickly drying her body below the waist.

Ciles's entire body tenses as she clenches her fist.

Firehawk Casari came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Amabalis hugs Sothios, who wraps his arms around Amabalis with a warm smile.

Unaka says, "I hope no one thought I had. I always did my best to show you everything I could, everything I know."

Sothios hugs Amabalis, who wraps her arms around Sothios with a warm smile.

Maraisel grins at Ayrell.

Casari folds her arms across her chest.

Saragos nods to Avrenka.

Illiya nods to Unaka.

Anuril shakes his head.

Unaka says to Avrenka, "I appreciate hearing your words. It has been my honor to share what I have learned with you all."

Kethrai distantly says, "That is, after all, how we solve problems. We're hammers in a world full of nails."

Avrenka nods to Unaka.

Leilanie nods to Sothios.

Leilanie nods to Amabalis.

Ectheleon says to Unaka, "You handled each vision well, growing and learning and leaning on us as we built things to where we are now. We will do well as we have even more people to lean on."

Ectheleon smiles.

Unaka says to Kethrai, "Sometimes fighting is inevitable. That's part of why my guild exists."

Comedian Rozalynde came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Avrenka nods.

Unaka nods to Ectheleon.

Rozalynde sighs.

Anuril dryly says, "It's inevitable when that was the plan from the start."

Allye pats Rozalynde on the back.

Amabalis leans on Leilanie.

Avrenka says, "Pursuit of knowledge means nothing if we cannot protect the people around us."

Valthen came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Leilanie hugs Amabalis, who wraps her arms around Leilanie with a warm smile.

A pained expression crosses Avrenka's face.

Casari gives Anuril a slight nod.

Jaelia gets some sacramental wine from inside her dragonar haversack.

Jaelia pours some of her wine onto the altar. Oddly, the liquid seems to turn into a pale mist as it touches the altar. Jaelia takes a deep, long breath, and sighs.

Jaelia looks up and sighs, smiling.

Jaelia nods.

Jaelia puts her wine in her dragonar haversack.

Amabalis hugs Leilanie, who wraps her arms around Amabalis with a warm smile.

Rozalynde briefly spreads her arms outward as her chanted cadence seems to mold into the sounds around you.

Unaka says, "If I wasn't able to see another way forward, or help to achieve something more peaceful, I am sorry. I did my best."

Valthen offers Zynell an iron wire brush.

Zynell accepts Valthen's wire brush.

Zynell puts her brush in her encompassing shadows.

Cyranth closes her eyes for a moment and grows still.

Valthen moves a flask of oil to her right hand.

Valthen offers Zynell a flask of oil.

Zynell accepts Valthen's oil.

Perune quietly says in an Ilithic accent, "Huh. I'm not thinking about any of this stuff."

Zynell puts her oil in her encompassing shadows.

Cyranth joins Unaka's group.

Valthen offers Zynell a flask of oil.

Zynell accepts Valthen's oil.

Unaka says, "Did anyone have final questions about the visions, because I may not be back again."

Kethrai says to Unaka, "Sometimes fighting is inevitable because one side or another refuses to pursue any other course. When everyone refuses it, well... twice inevitable is still inevitable, I guess."

Valthen offers Zynell an iron wire brush.

Illiya looks with concern at Unaka.

Zynell accepts Valthen's wire brush.

Unaka nods to Kethrai.

Valthen just left.

Sothios gets a telothian parazonium with a tyrium and loimic inlay and black diamond accents from inside his kirmiko pocket.

Zynell puts her oil in her encompassing shadows.

Zynell puts her brush in her encompassing shadows.

Illiya lays her hand on Rozalynde's arm.

Casari says, "At least you may finally have a chance to put your lust for violence to use."

Unaka says, "For what it's worth, I don't know if the Immortals refused it. My impression is that they feel forced into this position."

Allye's tail undulates lazily through the air.

Avrenka asks Unaka, "Well this is quite the nonsequetor but ... any more insight about the Bulwark? Are we inside the box to keep things out? Or outside the box to keep things in?"

Sothios begins to carefully examine some demonscale assassin's leathers reinforced with gold-tinged purple glaes.

Unaka says, "Maybe if I'd had more time, I could have figured out how to communicate with Truffenyi better."

Saragos says to Kethrai in a rustic accent, "Yeah, it would have been nice, wouldn't it, if the Heralds would have deigned to speak with us and work something out."

Betlind grins at Avrenka, her dimples flashing into view.

Unaka says to Avrenka, "Good question. I can give you my guess, as long as you know it is just a guess."

Avrenka quietly says, "Might as well pursue knowledge to the end."

Avrenka nods to Unaka.

Anuril says to Saragos, "There are too many who would never give up sorcery, it is too convenient for them."

Unaka says, "I think probably the better way is to think of it as being inside the box, keeping things out. Again, just my guess."

Avrenka says, "Makes sense."

Saragos says to Anuril in a rustic accent, "Deflection. Always deflection about this. The point remains, they would not speak to us. They only thing they ever offered were flat demands with hostages in hand."

Avrenka says, "I'm gonna keep asking questions until someone stops me."

Avrenka ducks his head.

Anuril says, "They spoke quite a bit over the millenia."

Unaka says, "It's true, they wouldn't."

Unaka says to Avrenka, "Go ahead."

Avrenka says to Unaka, "Is the Paladin Code something objectively real, or is it subjectively made by social agreement."

Unaka says, "Curiosity is a good trait. We always need those with curiosity."

Anuril says, "It's not their fault you refuse to give up a convenience to spare their lives."

Unaka chuckles at Avrenka.

Ciles grins at Avrenka.

Illiya smiles at Unaka, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.

Betlind claps her hands once in an august gesture.

Ruea gets a goblet of starlight champagne from inside her hunting pack.

Ruea takes a sip of her champagne.

Lupdels removes a moonsilver zuceira depicting a warm outdoor scene beneath a sungold disc from his belt.

Lupdels gets a black chamois cloth from inside his green backpack.

Unaka says to Avrenka, "I may be a Paladin, but my focus is on Truffenyi, his visions, and the conflict with the Heralds."

Lupdels puts his cloth in his green backpack.

Avrenka says, "So you stay out of politics, got it."

Perune says in an Ilithic accent, "Oh."

Casari says, "It's probable that the Immortals orchestrated all of this from the beginning. Unfortunately, their side is probably the only one we can choose and still retain ourselves, at this point."

Saragos says to Anuril in a rustic accent, "I'm sorry, if that was what was at stake, perhaps they could have moved themselves to have a discussion instead of engaging in terror tactics."

Ectheleon asks, "Are Paladins vessels of darkness keeping it from contaminating the world or are they vessels of light purging the darkness around them?"

Ectheleon ponders.

Rozalynde nods at Saragos, obviously agreeing with his views.

Saragos says in a rustic accent, "As it is, we're going to make them pay, and pay for their crimes. It's coming soon."

Ciles grins at Ectheleon.

Betlind says to Ectheleon, "Yes."

Ruea leans on Ayrell.

Ectheleon grins at Betlind.

Ciles nods to Betlind.

Anuril says to Saragos, "An eye for an eye, tomorrow the whole world will be blind."

Perune asks Unaka in an Ilithic accent, "Out of my blessed curiosity, have you happened to ever had any vision that revealed the true physical form of a Herald?"

Ayrell smiles at Ruea.

Saragos grins at Anuril.

Betlind rubs her nose.

Rozalynde says, "At least there will be a world for tomorrow."

Zynell bows her head and mutters a short prayer in a hushed voice. Raising her head, she glances to the shadows with a knowing smile.

Lupdels says to Ectheleon, "You make Paladins sound like zebras, are they white knights with black stripes or black knights with white stripes."

Rozalynde sighs.

Unaka says, "If you want my personal and probably very biased opinion, I think that the Code is something that was written to mirror what we feel in our souls, combined with a morality that people felt right about at the time it was written."

Jaelia nods.

Avrenka nods.

Zynell playfully tilts her ears toward Sothios.

Shaylynne declares her sudden desire to take a hike as she blends into her surroundings.

Avrenka says, "Makes sense."

Betlind nods to Unaka.

Unaka says to Perune, "I have seen the Heralds in visions of Truffenyi, but I don't think I would call their appearance the same as their literal physical appearance."

Perune nods to Unaka.

Jaelia says, "General code is a good way to start, and can be a good way to live if that individual is unable to move beyond those tennets, they can be great tennets. Ideally the Immortals will call to all of us differently, and paths and codes and charges and demands will change and grow and evolve. Personalize."

Perune says in an Ilithic accent, "I think that is probably the same as anyone who had visions of them."

Avrenka asks Unaka, "Do you think the Heralds are native to our Plane, or foreigners from another plane?"

Ciles calmly says in a Gorbesh accent, "This wouldn't happen in Albaria."

Ciles makes a grunting noise.

Kethrai observes Ciles with fascination.

Ciles folds her arms across her chest.

Unaka says, "Everything in visions from Truffenyi is... it's hard to describe. It's not like any language that we have. Best to think of it as trying to see a two-thousand sided cube from only one side. It's all metaphor, in a way."

Kethrai laughs!

Amabalis giggles.

Kethrai coughs.

Ciles winks at Kethrai.

Avrenka ponders.

Kethrai quietly says, "Sorry."

Avrenka says, "Very interesting analogy."

Shaylynne fades into view, high-spirited from her time spent with nature.

Shaylynne joins Unaka's group.

Unaka says to Avrenka, "I don't know. Truffenyi wasn't here when they got here, I think."

Perune reaches with his fist toward the ground.

Unaka says, "I've never seen anything to indicate they arrived from elsewhere. But maybe."

Avrenka says, "I guess we're delving into the very creation of the Plane at this point."

Casari says, "If the memories echoing in their lairs are to be believed, then they cut their way into this world from elsewhere, at the cost of a star."

Unaka stands up.

Avrenka looks thoughtfully at Casari.

Maraisel says, "Asildu confirmed that as well, for what it's worth."

Avrenka gazes thoughtfully at Casari.

Jaelia stands up.

Ciles calmly says in a Gorbesh accent, "The Hour of Doom is nearly upon us."

Kethrai angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Casari.

Shaylynne taps her gyre.

Perune says in an Ilithic accent, "To be fair, that view of a vision is in some ways how our very existence is day to day. Our understanding is limited and flawed."

Unaka says, "I wish I could stay for longer, but I should go prepare."

Avrenka says, "Or the Hour of our Truimph."

Betlind bows to Unaka.

Sheearyn nods to Avrenka.

Ciles throws back her shoulders, snapping to attention and with a sharp click of her heels, renders Unaka a crisp salute.

Allye nods to Unaka.

Jade Lotus Illiahanna came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Ectheleon exclaims, "Be well, Unaka. And thank you for all you have done!"

Unaka says, "Everything I showed you all was real, and as I saw it. All the visions... they all exist at the same time. Remember that."

Avrenka says to Ciles, "On the contrary. I believe this will be our finest hour."

Unaka says, "Most importantly, it has been an honor to serve you all, and you, Truffenyi."

Illiahanna hugs Zynell, getting a smile in return.

Avrenka bows to Unaka.

Rhainn places her hands on her thighs and bows deeply at the waist towards Unaka, holding the position for a moment before returning upright.

Leilanie frowns.

Unaka says, "Fight well, fight hard, fight for our Plane and our civilization."

Avrenka says to Unaka, "Stars guide you."

Lexxa bows to Unaka.

Ciles left the group.

Sheearyn says to Unaka, "Thank you so much for your work and dedication. I hope we can follow your example and leadership."

Unaka designates Illiya as the new leader of the group.

Unaka left the group.

Unaka smiles.

Unaka nods.

Ciles calmly exclaims to Unaka in a Gorbesh accent, "Good luck!"

Sheearyn nods to Ciles.

Truffenyi's Prophet Unaka strides up.

Saragos nods.

Exsanguinator Jopler lopes up.

* Unaka returns home from a hard day of adventuring.

Casari cracks her knuckles.

Ciles calmly asks in a Gorbesh accent, "Should we be outside?"

Firehawk Casari goes up.

Leilanie gives a slight nod.

Leilanie says, "I think so."

Illiya says, "I guess we should go back outside."

Commander Lexxa strides up.

Jade Lotus Illiahanna goes up.

Ectheleon says, "Am sad."

Leilanie nods to Ectheleon.

Phalanx Ciles troops up.

Ectheleon hugs Leilanie, who wraps her arms around Ectheleon with a warm smile.

Sheearyn nods to Ectheleon.

Shield of Starlight Betlind goes up.

Leilanie pulls Ectheleon to her in a tight hug.

Voodoo Priestess Hiidie's group came across Truffenyi's shrine.

Saragos says in a rustic accent, "Ok. Heading out if anyone wants to group up."

Ectheleon wanders up.

Rhainn joins Illiya's group.

Illiya designates Saragos as the new leader of the group.

Rozalynde joins Saragos's group.

Hiidie joins Leilanie's group.

Leilanie reaches over and holds hands with Ariefyre.

Saragos grins at Illiya.

Healer Leilanie walks up, leading her group.

Avrenka joins Saragos's group.

Lupdels joins Saragos's group.

Maraisel joins Saragos's group.

Ruea joins Saragos's group.

Avrenka whispers to your group, "Ok who we focusing first?"

Avrenka chortles softly at some secret joke.

Sheearyn laughs at Avrenka.

Zynell stands up.

Zynell carefully gathers up the delicate folds of a night-black starlight velvet prayer tapestry stitched with loimic and fey-bone.

Zynell puts her tapestry in her encompassing shadows.

Perune whispers to your group, "Issendar."

Zynell joins Saragos's group.

Sothios joins Saragos's group.

Zynell looks at Sothios and sighs.

Saragos says in a rustic accent, "Leaving in 10."

A Call to Arms

Moon Mage Only Vision:
* Your vision fades. A starless sky overtakes your vision, with only lingering traces of familiar geometry -- as each portent of Fate is sequentially removed as if it never existed. Where you expect twisting and interconnected pathways toward infinite futures, you cannot even sense the familiar pathways of ill-fated ends -- instead, you simply perceive nothingness, culled and rent from futures that you can no longer see. Your vision returns to normal.

Cleric Only Vision:
* Your vision fades. A dim light flickers across a hewn stone floor, revealing the silhouette of two cloaked figures, each pounding a white-hot blade. You hear an echoing of metal clanking against metal -- of a forge. Hushed words between two artisans discuss the urgency of their craft. A stern voice -- that, presumably, of one smith -- urges haste. "We cannot let them go to battle without these weapons." The second, cold and calculated, replies. "And yet if these weapons are not correct, they will be of no use. Focus on the task at hand -- think of Elide, Issendar, and Kirmhara. Focus on the purpose of ending them." The first pauses, pulling His hood back to reveal raven-black hair, grunts in response -- "Then Tallis best buy us time." The hammer strikes resume a rapid cadence. Your vision returns to normal.

Avrenka says, "A vision."

Saragos says in a rustic accent, "Moving."

You follow Saragos up.
[Eyes of the Thirteen, Truffenyi's Shrine]
A silvery blue dome erupts from the wall above, creating a hemisphere to enclose the shrine in hues that mimic the summer sky. Sunlight filtering through the crystal from the chamber beyond fills the room with a steady glow that sparkles where it touches silver specks in the dark granite platform beneath you. Sitting near the archway, an obsidian stand is tipped slightly beneath the paws of an impish agate weasel, leaving a silver magpie on top to backwing as its perch is pushed out from under it. You also see a small altar fashioned from a section of lightning-blasted mistwood and a rich blue marble altar set with a mosaic of jewels.

Defier of the Heralds Saragos's group went through a silver-inlaid mahogany archway.
[Eyes of the Thirteen, Hallway]
The pale walls of the hallway curve to each side, reflecting on floors of polished marble tile. Set into the tiles before the entrance to the Shrine of Mortals is an intricate mosaic crafted from multicolored glass. Diffused blue light pours through the silver-inlaid mahogany archway, setting the glittering mosaic afire with color.

Saragos's group moves widdershins down the hallway.
[Eyes of the Thirteen, Hallway]
Finely carved mahogany borders hug the curves of the archway which serves as entrance to the shrine. A faint corona of ruddy light flows through the arch, bathing the pale paster with a pale reddish tint.

Saragos's group moves widdershins down the hallway.
[Eyes of the Thirteen, Hallway]
Matte black marble rises in a graceful arch leading to the entrance to a shrine. Steel dagger hilts, their blades buried in the stone, radiate outwards along the curve of the arch, while the keystone is carved with the image of a snarling amber-eyed panther.

Saragos's group moves widdershins down the hallway.
[Eyes of the Thirteen, Hallway]
The hallway continues its curved passage leading to each of the Eyes of the Thirteen. A narrow wooden staircase, recessed into one wall, is visible as it curves gently downward toward the lower portions of the temple. To the northwest within the curving passage, sprinkles of some kind of shimmering purple dust are visible on the floor, adding a remarkable contrast of color against the white plaster walls.

You follow Saragos onto a staircase...
On your journey down a staircase you reach...
[The Crossing Temple, Hallway]
Curiously elusive, a faint musty smell intrudes upon an otherwise elegant hallway. An antique crystal chandelier emits a warm golden glow that caresses everything from the central wooden pedestal to the narrow wooden staircase that ascends the outside wall. Obvious paths: clockwise, widdershins.

Saragos's group moves clockwise down the hallway.
[The Crossing Temple, Hallway]
A fresh breeze wafts along the passage, bringing with it the gentle but fragrant scents of the garden. Along the outside wall, a long curving planter filled with rich soil provides a tiny sanctuary for young saplings to grow. Standing protectively in front of them, a mahogany pedestal rises like a monument to its living brethren.

Saragos's group moves clockwise down the hallway.
[The Crossing Temple, Entrance Hall]
Light flows like a stream from beyond a large archway, enveloping the entire entrance hall with radiance. Beautifully carved pillars stand on either side of the arch, greeting visitors and monks that make their way towards the center of the globe. Curving along the outer wall of the Temple, long plaster hallways with polished mahogany floors lead worshippers clockwise and widdershins around the sphere. You also see a large archway and the massive double ironwood doors leading out of the temple.

Defier of the Heralds Saragos's group went through the massive double ironwood doors leading out of the temple.
[Grand Stairway, Temple Entrance]
The stairs descend to the south providing a spectacular view of the meandering Segoltha river. The grand orb-like temple yawns open directly to the north, its massive double doors sure to ward off any foolish invaders who may besiege this religious fortress. Two massive bronze sconces protrude above the entryway, each shaped like an outstretched feline's paw clutching an eternal flame -- surely a blessing from the goddess of civilization who aided in the reconstruction of this monument. You also see a young acolyte.

[Temple Grounds, Grand Stairway]
The grand stairway continues its ascent to the north, approaching the looming orb of the temple. Ornate silverwillow banisters curve down from the entrance, polished to a lustrous sheen and carved to resemble flowing streams, trickling serenely to the bottom of the stairs.

You continue walking down the massive stairway.

Everyone:
* You hear Kssarh's loud thoughts in your head saying, "Adventurer -- Asildu has informed us that Elide, Issendar, and Kirmhara have prepared a final assault and intend to draw the Immortals into battle. They intend to eradicate the Gods, and us. To buy us time, Tallis will be activating the Temple defenses at the Eyes of the Thirteen in the Crossing. Proceed to Ve Aevan Gaenan -- keep the defenses charged, so that the Immortals can focus on preparing a counterattack."

You make your way further down the massive stairway...
You continue your journey down the massive stairway.
On your journey down a massive stairway you reach...
[Temple Grounds, Grand Stairway]
Below to either side, paths curve around in between the main temple and the east and west towers. The monoliths stretch upwards and lean slightly toward the temple itself, as if grasping out toward the beacon area atop the structure, above the Eyes of The Thirteen. Smoothly cut granite steps lead upward to the north, climbing toward the massive temple.

You follow Saragos down a massive stairway...
You continue walking down the massive stairway.
You make your way further down the massive stairway...
You continue your journey down the massive stairway.
On your journey down a massive stairway you reach...
[Temple Grounds, Cobblestone Path]
The astonishing sight of the grand temple lies to the north, atop a massive stairway. Three towers flank the sides of the structure, a complex network of walkways stretching between them and the temple's top levels. A smooth cobblestone path runs east and west here, curving around to the grounds areas on either side of the temple. You also see a smokey grey leopard with hypnotic crimson eyes and flecks of ashes on her fur that is sitting, a swaying plant dancing to a melody only heard by the vela'tohr, a white leopard that is sitting, a floating vessel of flaring crimson light, Brother Fargis that appears rather calm and an iron-bound oak door next to the base of the stairway.

Defier of the Heralds Saragos's group went into an iron-bound oak door next to the base of the stairway.
[Resurrection Creche, Li Stil rae Kwego ia Kweld]
Fragrant smoke drifts from censers to carry periodic ripples of sound from the rooms beyond, bringing the silvery chime of bells and rhythmic cadence of chant to rise and fall in the air like the heartbeat of the Temple itself. An ivory rug cloaks the floor, surrounding an altar of translucent obsidian swirled with fiery highlights. Stained-glass gaethzen orbs circle the altar with a misty nimbus of violet light shading to crimson and then to amber and gold -- the colors of dawn and of life renewed. You also see a tall vela'tohr bush casting a wraithlike shadow with gnarled hands and an iron-bound oak door set in the far wall.

Defier of the Heralds Saragos's group went into an iron-bound oak door set in the far wall.
[Temple Grounds, Cobblestone Path]
The astonishing sight of the grand temple lies to the north, atop a massive stairway. Three towers flank the sides of the structure, a complex network of walkways stretching between them and the temple's top levels. A smooth cobblestone path runs east and west here, curving around to the grounds areas on either side of the temple. You also see a smokey grey leopard with hypnotic crimson eyes and flecks of ashes on her fur that is sitting, a swaying plant dancing to a melody only heard by the vela'tohr, a white leopard that is sitting, a floating vessel of flaring crimson light, Brother Fargis that appears rather calm and an iron-bound oak door next to the base of the stairway.

Uthaldur joins Leilanie's group.

Lexxa says, "It begins."

Defier of the Heralds Saragos's group went into an iron-bound oak door next to the base of the stairway.
[Resurrection Creche, Li Stil rae Kwego ia Kweld]
Fragrant smoke drifts from censers to carry periodic ripples of sound from the rooms beyond, bringing the silvery chime of bells and rhythmic cadence of chant to rise and fall in the air like the heartbeat of the Temple itself. An ivory rug cloaks the floor, surrounding an altar of translucent obsidian swirled with fiery highlights. Stained-glass gaethzen orbs circle the altar with a misty nimbus of violet light shading to crimson and then to amber and gold -- the colors of dawn and of life renewed. You also see a tall vela'tohr bush casting a wraithlike shadow with gnarled hands and an iron-bound oak door set in the far wall.

Allye slowly empties her lungs.

Healer Seravithia came out of an iron-bound oak door set in the far wall.

Citizen Miraeven's group came out of an iron-bound oak door set in the far wall.

Avrenka whispers to your group, "whisp group A starless sky overtakes your vision, with only lingering traces of familiar geometry -- as each portent of Fate is sequentially removed as if it never existed. Where you expect twisting and interconnected pathways toward infinite futures, you cannot even sense the familiar pathways of ill-fated ends -- instead, you simply perceive nothingness, culled and rent from futures that you can no longer see. Your vision returns to normal."

Healer Seravithia went into an iron-bound oak door set in the far wall.

The storm-grey lynx sits down.

Sheearyn just went into an iron-bound oak door set in the far wall, dragging Geriall with her.

Jaelia whispers to your group, "Is that the location for charging the orbs?"

Perune nods to Jaelia.

Perune says in an Ilithic accent, "Yes, I think so."

Allye nods to Jaelia.

Jaelia nods.

Ramtar just arrived.

Citizen Miraeven went into an iron-bound oak door set in the far wall.

Avrenka says, "The web of Fate is ... empty."

Ramtar went into an iron-bound oak door set in the far wall.

Saragos nods.

Announcement: ***OOC: The Wild Magic finale has begun. Please proceed to the Crossing Temple for the conclusion.***

Defier of the Heralds Saragos's group went into an iron-bound oak door set in the far wall.
[Temple Grounds, Cobblestone Path]
The astonishing sight of the grand temple lies to the north, atop a massive stairway. Three towers flank the sides of the structure, a complex network of walkways stretching between them and the temple's top levels. A smooth cobblestone path runs east and west here, curving around to the grounds areas on either side of the temple. You also see a horned phantom thrall, a cloud of black mist, a red-eyed temple monkey, an oily tanned peccary, a smokey grey leopard with hypnotic crimson eyes and flecks of ashes on her fur that is sitting, a swaying plant dancing to a melody only heard by the vela'tohr, a white leopard that is sitting, a floating vessel of flaring crimson light and an iron-bound oak door next to the base of the stairway.