Gretae/Wild Magic: Unaka Attends Paladin Meeting
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|date=2024-08-01 |gamedate= |eventname=Unaka Attends Paladin Meeting |event_instance=DR |pov=Gretae |log=
go ironwood doors
Tapestries and flickering torches line the walls of the circular meeting room. Eight sets of silverwood benches, arranged in ascending rows, face a central speaker's podium. The topmost row, a full three Tog-lengths above the main floor, sits at eye level with a large chandelier that hangs from the ceiling.
You also see some brass-bound ironwood doors and a winding ironwood staircase.
Also here: Sir Imroth, Green One Gresog, Niliaevat Raesh Isen Malorna who is circled by ephemeral phantom sharks, Black Fox Xionara who has a stony visage, Lord Knight Hebion, Truthseeker Elurora whose figure is gracefully highlighted in a soft aurora of silvery-violet light, Etleri, Kulaka talna Ibin Nimi, Sir Madigan, Wharf Wolf Khearkrash, Light of the World Gwenddolyn who is surrounded by a corona of fiery light, Knight Errant Trajan and Lord of Elamiri Gridaksma.
Obvious exits: none.
Madigan says, Well, I think this is the best we are going to muster.
Khearkrash nods.
Madigan says, The purpose of this gathering is to talk about how we can help the Bulwark.
Gresog confidently asks, The Wha?
Madigan says, And...preform an idea Khearkrash has in that regard.
Gresog scratches his head.
Sun Dreamer Mercedys came through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Madigan says, Anyone care to talk about paladins and the Bulwark? I am sure there are people here that know more than I know.
Khearkrash raises his hand.
Mercedys's tail undulates lazily through the air.
Madigan gestures at Khearkrash.
Madigan says, By all means sir. Please.
Madigan says, By all means sir. Please.
Gridaksma whispers something to Elurora.
Madigan sits down on the silverwood bench.
Grinning, Gridaksma pulls a swig from a double-walled glass snifter filled with aged Elamiri Reserve.
Mercedys sits down on the silverwood bench.
Madigan smiles at Mercedys.
Khearkrash says, So the bulwark is basically a being of protective Energy that protects us from chaos and entropy.
Xionara flicks a bit of lint off her marblesilk gown, ensuring that the garment is suitable for presentation.
Mercedys smiles at Madigan.
Imroth says, The Bulwark are like cosmic paladins. Protecting the plane of abiding from monsters of otherworldly origin.
Imroth shrugs.
Khearkrash says, Weve seen some of its power in action with the Weapon Khoheke had on his ship.
Madigan nods in agreement.
Xionara nods to Malorna.
Khearkrash says, But even if it werent damaged, it is also seemingly important to non paladins.
Niliaevat Raesh Isen Malorna went through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Khearkrash says, About a decade ago, moon mages started having visions that included large men in golden armor, many visions.
Khearkrash says, Likely representations of the bulwark. most of the visions had them fighting twisted, seemingly evil elementals or beings.
Niliaevat Raesh Isen Malorna's group came through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Malorna joins Xionara's group.
Khearkrash says, And then around the time people started seeing funny things while casting spells, they had one of a golden altar cracking, and the chapel it was in leaking darkness and entropy.
Ophidian joins Xionara's group.
Malorna beams at Ophidian!
Ophidian waves to Xionara.
Xionara waves to Ophidian.
Khearkrash says, So likely, whenever the bulwark was damaged, is what started the slow burn or at least coincided with the strangeness in magic.
Xionara's ears perk up happily.
Xionara's tail undulates lazily through the air.
Ophidian just hugged Xionara.
Ophidian smiles.
Ophidian lets out a sigh of contentment.
Nimi looks thoughtfully at Khearkrash.
Xionara blinks.
Ophidian licks his lips.
Xionara scratches one ear, looking bemused.
Phantom Judge Crobin came through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Strawberry Nurse Illiya's group came through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Ophidian grins.
Roughneck Rileos came through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Observer Amailia came through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Khearkrash asks Madigan, Want me to segue straight into the theory of repair?
Malorna grins at Illiya.
Ophidian nods to Illiya.
Sublime Mender Kerennya came through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Crobin folds his arms across his chest.
Ophidian waves to Crobin.
Ophidian smiles.
Crobin waves to Ophidian.
Madigan asks, Khearkrash, I think let's take some questions or any other points about the Bulwark?
Gresog confidently asks, Sounds possible there could be a war of some type forecasted from these visions?
Malorna rubs Illiya gently, massaging her muscles.
Crobin smiles at Madigan.
Illiya leans on Malorna.
Dasheek says, Your guild is holey.
Madigan says, Little open discussion about it and then move to the research.
Madigan stands up.
Khearkrash nods.
Imroth just nudged Dasheek.
Madigan asks, Anyone have other things to add about the Bulwark?
You tug at the tip of your beard distractedly.
Hebion says, It seems not to simply be a protection against beings, but by planar incursion as well.
Ophidian grins.
Khearkrash nods to Hebion.
Hebion says, It seems to enforce order upon things in a very clear way.
Elurora says, It was mentioned by someone that it is like cracked glass currently.
Gwenddolyn says, By the Commodore.
Madigan nods to Gwenddolyn.
Hebion says, Sorcery is an introduction to chaos where normal magic is fairly orderly.
Madigan says, The cracked glass was a nice visual for me.
Gwenddolyn nods in agreement.
Elurora says, It makes me picture the Bulwark like a big glass ball enclosing our plane, only currently with little cracks all over it.
Elurora shrugs.
Hebion nods to Elurora.
Hebion says, We know of at least a few breaches.
Grinning, Gridaksma pulls a swig from a double-walled glass snifter filled with aged Elamiri Reserve.
Madigan asks, Alright, other comments on the Bulwark?
Imroth shakes his head.
You raise your hand.
Madigan gestures at you.
You politely ask, Some of you described it as an entity. Is it sentient?
Gwenddolyn says, Yes, the Commodore said it was held in place by paladins soul state.
Elurora holds up her hand and tilts it side to side in a so-so gesture.
Elurora says, I don't know that that makes it sentient.
Madigan says, Not that I know of Gretae.
Elurora says, It just makes it part of us.
You nod to Elurora.
You nod.
Imroth says, I don't think it is like an enitity that you can talk to. Is it more like a collection of energy.
You nod to Imroth.
Elurora nods to Imroth.
Khearkrash says, Im not sure if sentience is really a thing in the way it exists.
Xionara mutters something into the air about energy shield.
Madigan says, It is powered by our sanctified souls.
You nod in agreement.
Kerennya says, Can someone go get Saragos' group? They want to come.
Observer Amailia went through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Hebion says, If we want to repair the bulwark, perhaps not inviting one who weakens it would be a better course of action.
Dasheek gently kisses Illiya on the cheek.
Madigan says, Speaking of sanctified souls, to get to this room...ideally I wanted everyone to pass through a soularch.
Madigan says, The soularch tests your soul for purity.
Malorna asks, So if we pass thru we are .. pure?
Rileos nods to Madigan.
Rileos raises two fingers to his brow in a quick hand salute.
Imroth says, You can enter through the back I think.
Roughneck Rileos went through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Madigan says, Well, as a paladin you are or you are not.
Madigan says, Or...you can sneak in like some folks here.
Madigan grins.
Madigan grunts at Crobin.
Illiya says, Us non-Paladins didn't pass through the arch.
Xionara softly asks, Sneak? Or... smart?
Malorna says, We ha to go thru the back.
Imroth nods.
Crobin asks, Why you grunting at me?
Madigan chuckles.
Dasheek nods in agreement.
Xionara hums to herself.
Observer Amailia came through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Kerennya says, We couldn't get through the arch.
Mathematician Avrenka came through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Tempest Knight Saragos came through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Illiya says, Nobody told me 'no' outsiders can't come, so we came.
Malorna says, Think he called you unpure.
Illiya grins, revealing her dimples.
Malorna grins at Crobin.
Crobin says, Oh.
Crobin says, Well that is right.
Gwenddolyn says, He grunted at crobin because Erieck is not here to grunt at.
Xionara softly says to Malorna, Don't know about others, but am pure like mountain spring.
Xionara hums to herself.
Madigan says, Ohh, that was not a complaint...but if you are a paladin, ideally the goal is for your soul to be pure enough to participate in this research project.
Crobin says, Unpure is a good way to say dirty.
Malorna laughs at Xionara.
Elurora takes off a sungold livery badge molded into a multi-rayed sunburst.
Ophidian looks at Xionara and coughs.
Elurora says, That is easy enough to show.
Saragos sits down on the silverwood bench.
Xionara raises an eyebrow in Ophidian's direction.
Elurora rubs her badge, which gleams brightly with a pristine luminescence (7/7)!
Avrenka asks, Unaka not here?
Madigan asks, Alright...other comments on the Bulwark before we move to the research attempt?
Ophidian grins at Xionara.
Crobin says, Please my soul is perfectly....okayish.
Elurora puts on a sungold livery badge molded into a multi-rayed sunburst.
Mercedys says, Mine could be better.
Illiya smiles at Elurora, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Khearkrash rummages about his person, looking for something.
Xionara softly says to Mercedys, Add salt.
Khearkrash rubs his case, which gleams brightly with a pristine luminescence (7/7)!
Hebion gets a smoky soulstone from inside his traveler's pack.
Xionara licks her lips.
Hebion rubs his soulstone, which gleams brightly with a pristine luminescence (7/7)!
Ophidian snickers.
Madigan says, Khearkrash, the floor is yours sir for the project. And, thank you for leading this.
Mercedys asks Xionara, To me or the soulstone?
Madigan smiles at Khearkrash.
Ophidian smiles at Madigan.
Elurora gazes at Khearkrash.
Xionara softly says to Mercedys, Yes yes.
Xionara flashes a wide grin.
Xionara tilts her ears forward playfully.
Mercedys laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.
Malorna says, Im definately not pure ..
Madigan sits down on the silverwood bench.
Xionara laughs at Malorna.
Hebion puts his soulstone in his traveler's pack.
Nimi rubs her baldric, which gleams brightly with a pristine luminescence (7/7)!
Khearkrash says, So, we are going to talk about some research ive done on what might be able to help, its not perfect, not has the guild or council offered any insight, but its worth a shot.
Malorna casually observes the area.
Trajan leans back.
Khearkrash asks, We are all familiar with Alamhif's Gift, yes? or at least the paladins are?
Madigan says, Everyone is throwing noodles against the wall to see what sticks. We might as well do the same.
Imroth nods to Khearkrash.
Madigan nods to Khearkrash.
You shake your head.
Elurora says, I know of it, I do not know how to cast it.
You blush a bright red color.
Ophidian nods to Malorna.
Malorna giggles at Ophidian.
Crobin says, Yes the gift spell...or course.
Khearkrash asks, If we can convert divine favor into restorative energy that can either alleviate the sting of death, or restore a soul pool, what can we do with a wide scale application of the Gift?
Illiya takes a tiny bite of a dense slice of whale-cheese cheesecake with edible goldleaf flecks and chews daintily on it.
Elurora slowly asks Khearkrash, But perhaps I could act as a channel of sorts. I could do glyph of light to bring part of my soul forth and maybe that could help direct what you all are doing?
Khearkrash says, That is a great idea, but as someone brought up when i had floated it earlier, it might be dangerous.
Gwenddolyn nods to Khearkrash.
Elurora says, I am willing to accept that risk.
Khearkrash asks, What happens if you overfill an eel skin?
You blanch.
You glance at Elurora, a female Elf.
Imroth says, We will have to move if we are going to be casting.
Elurora nods to Imroth.
Khearkrash nods to Imroth.
Gwenddolyn says, Yes we will.
Gwenddolyn says, Back door.
Madigan stands up.
Elurora says to Khearkrash, Then I hope that my favors with Albreda allow me to come back.
Elurora joins Khearkrash's group.
Imroth joins Khearkrash's group.
Gwenddolyn joins Khearkrash's group.
Gridaksma shakes his head as if clearing it.
Madigan joins Khearkrash's group.
Xionara blinks.
Mercedys joins Khearkrash's group.
Mercedys stands up.
Etleri joins Khearkrash's group.
You stand back up.
Sir Madigan went through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
You join Khearkrash's group.
Illiya joins Khearkrash's group.
Geraeli joins Khearkrash's group.
Dasheek joins Khearkrash's group.
Kerennya joins Khearkrash's group.
Sir Madigan came through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Madigan taps some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Madigan joins Khearkrash's group.
Xionara joins Khearkrash's group.
Trajan joins Khearkrash's group.
Madigan says, Can cast through that door.
Khearkrash asks, Do i have to take people out the back? or can they leave from the arch?
Ophidian joins Khearkrash's group.
Malorna joins Khearkrash's group.
Hebion joins Khearkrash's group.
Khearkrash nods to Madigan.
Elurora says, They can leave through the arch.
Madigan says, Nope, just go door to get to a casting room.
Imroth exclaims, Ditch the unpure!
Gresog joins Khearkrash's group.
Elurora just nudged Imroth.
Elurora looks at Imroth, obviously trying not to grin.
Dasheek grins at Imroth.
Wharf Wolf Khearkrash's group went through some brass-bound ironwood doors.
Xionara raises an eyebrow in Imroth's direction.
Imroth clears his throat.
Phantom Judge Crobin came through some ironwood doors.
Madigan says, Can cast in here.
Lord of Elamiri Gridaksma came through some ironwood doors.
Crobin joins Khearkrash's group.
Khearkrash stops you from following him.
Dasheek joins Illiya's group.
Observer Amailia came through some ironwood doors.
Elurora just touched an ornate aldamdin trinket graced with a vedda dove.
Khearkrash says, Here should be good.
Imroth nods to Khearkrash.
Illiya smiles at Dasheek, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Elurora stands near Khearkrash.
Elurora quietly says to Khearkrash, Let me know when.
Khearkrash asks, Does anyone need to learn the gift quick?
You slowly say, I don't think I know anything helpful.
You fidget nervously.
Elurora smiles at you.
Thunderous steps approach, and you hear an ox snort loudly.
Elurora blinks.
Xionara searches around for a moment.
Mercedys gasps!
Crobin says, Um.
Amailia raises an eyebrow.
Your spirit sings and you feel a comforting weight squeeze your shoulder, a stern but encouraging hand pushing you forward.
Crobin says, You guys have an ox in here.
A kind and deep voice echoes all around you, The security you seek is forged in sacrifice and tempered in purity. Those that threaten our world cannot and do not diminish your achievement.
A massive ox muzzle snuggles against your cheek, nearly knocking you over, the enormous horns stretching over you. Entirely black eyes gaze down at you, and the ox snorts amiacably before turning and vanishing.
A brilliant flash of light momentarily blinds you. When your vision clears, you see a confused looking Gor'Tog woman standing nearby, radiant and proud.
The voice echoes, She will guide you.
Mercedys says, Oh my.
Xionara gestures at herself.
Amailia says, Whoa..
Khearkrash takes a deep breath.
Crobin says, It snuggled me.
Madigan quietly says, Oh my indeed.
Kerennya says, Wow.
Unaka blinks.
Crobin asks, Am I blessed?
Imroth smiles.
Mercedys observes Unaka with fascination.
Xionara softly asks, Tog woman?
Elurora bows to Unaka.
Madigan bows to Unaka.
* Conqueror of the Wilds Unaka joins the adventure.
You praise Unaka.
Amailia waves to Unaka.
Ophidian exclaims, I feel pure!
Khearkrash says to Unaka, Greetings Unaka.
Kerennya curtsies gracefully.
Unaka says, Greetings.
Unaka flashes a wide grin.
Ophidian kneels down and begins to pray.
Xionara softly says, Truffenyi.
Unaka waves.
Illiya beams at Unaka!
Ophidian continues praying fervently.
Xionara mumbles something under her breath.
Khearkrash nods to Xionara.
Gwenddolyn nods to Unaka.
Ophidian stands up.
Ophidian dramatically wipes a tear from his eye.
Tempest Knight Saragos came through some ironwood doors.
Unaka says, Seems like Truffenyi wanted me to be here.
Saragos joins Madigan's group.
Imroth snaps to attention and hails Unaka with a crisp hand salute.
Nimi grins at Unaka, her dimples flashing into view.
Elurora nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.
Malorna says, Well that was interesting.
Malorna grins.
Kerennya says, Seems so.
Khearkrash says to Unaka, We've been informed you can guide us.
Madigan chuckles.
Mercedys nods in agreement.
Kerennya grins at Unaka.
Unaka says to Madigan, Is this the meeting you told me about? Must be important.
Madigan says, Just so...it seems that way indeed Unaka.
Madigan nods to Unaka.
Unaka fixes Khearkrash with a heavy, ponderous stare.
(Dasheek stands aside and observes with fascination.)
Xionara sweeps a jet-black ruazin wool arek domisaha trimmed with cambrinth knotwork off her head and in front of her in a large arc, fluidly stepping backward and bowing to Unaka at the same time.
Madigan says to Unaka, This is the very meeting, although we are stumbling about with how to help the Bulwark.
Unaka says, I am here to protect and guide, as much as I can.
Gridaksma puts his snifter in his grey pouch.
Elurora smiles at Unaka.
Elurora says to Unaka, We welcome whatever you can offer.
Unaka asks, How can I help?
Mathematician Avrenka came through some ironwood doors.
Madigan says, Khearkrash here has an idea we are giong to try.
Unaka asks, And do you mind if I snack?
Madigan gestures at Khearkrash.
Illiya beams at Unaka!
Elurora shakes her head at Unaka.
Kerennya gets a mousse tart from inside her mariner's rucksack.
Gridaksma chortles softly at some secret joke.
Elurora says to Unaka, THere is fare on the table.
Unaka gets a juicy grilled breast of lemon chicken from inside her haversack.
Elurora points at a granite-topped stone table with four intricately clawed black marble feet.
Khearkrash says to Unaka, We were just about to have Elurora cast the glyph of light, and then we were going to attempt a mass use of the Gift on her.
Kerennya takes a bite of the tart.
Unaka says, Someone sent over a great big basket of food to my inn.
Unaka takes a bite of the chicken.
Kerennya takes a bite of the tart.
Kerennya grins at Unaka.
Gridaksma says something in Ilithic.
Unaka nods to Khearkrash.
Crobin frowns.
Malorna says, Ive got bacon stuffs.
Unaka says, Wait. Explain it slow.
Gwenddolyn chuckles at Gridaksma.
Ophidian drops some cinnamon-sugar almonds.
Crobin says, Careful with gifts from no where.
Ophidian examines some cinnamon-sugar almonds.
Khearkrash nods to Unaka.
Elurora quietly says to Crobin, I bet it was Allye.
Illiya takes a tiny bite of a dense slice of whale-cheese cheesecake with edible goldleaf flecks and chews daintily on it.
Crobin says, I hope you are right.
Crobin nods to Elurora.
Gridaksma just edged a little closer to the Void!
Kerennya says, I think so, too.
Mercedys's tail undulates lazily through the air.
Ophidian smiles at Xionara.
Gwenddolyn says, Likely allye.
Ophidian just tickled Xionara.
Sir Genthieldur came through some ironwood doors.
Gwenddolyn nods.
Unaka asks Khearkrash, What is it you're doing?
Xionara flails her arms about.
Khearkrash says to Unaka, So Alamhifs gift allows us to exchange divine favor for restoring energy right? that can even refill our soul.
Ophidian snickers at Xionara.
Unaka nods.
Xionara dusts herself off.
Khearkrash says to Unaka, Elurora was going to use the glyph of light to draw out a little of her soul.
Unaka fixes Khearkrash with a heavy, ponderous stare.
Elurora shifts her weight.
Crobin asks, Is there anything us...non pallies can do to help?
Khearkrash says, And then we were going to all use the Gift on her to try and channel a large amount of converted divine energy in hopes of repairing or strengthening the bulwark.
Illiya takes a tiny bite of a dense slice of whale-cheese cheesecake with edible goldleaf flecks and chews daintily on it.
Unaka says to Crobin, Sorry, I hear you, but I'm listening to this guy, seems to be in charge.
Crobin gets a quiet, peaceful look on his face.
You shift your weight.
Malorna grins.
Unaka says, I like to do things one at a time.
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Unaka.
Crobin chuckles.
Illiya smiles at Unaka, revealing the dimples in her cheeks.
Avrenka asks Khearkrash, Any reason we're not attempting this at Truffenyi's altar?
Unaka asks, All right. Divine energy, into the Bulwark?
Unaka takes a bite of the chicken.
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Unaka chews thoughtfully.
Imroth nods in agreement.
Gwenddolyn says, Better holy mana room might help.
Imroth nods at Gwenddolyn, obviously agreeing with her views.
You see Conqueror of the Wilds Unaka, Maul of Truffenyi of Elanthia, a Gor'Tog Paladin.
Unaka has an oval face, dark brown eyes and a straight nose. She has jade skin and a brawny figure.
She is tall for a Gor'Tog.
She appears to be an adult.
She has a polished horn nose ring banded in gold piercing her septum. Thin flame-marked bands decorate the cinereous horn, adding a fancy flourish to the simple hoop.
She has a tattoo of a swath of tribal war markings on her face.
She is in good shape.
She is holding a juicy grilled breast of lemon chicken in her right hand.
She is wearing a pilgrim's badge shaped like an ox skull, some iron pauldrons accented with a pair of ox horns, a white linen blouse cut to expose the midriff, a thick leather weapon harness with gold buckles, some segmented leather gauntlets embellished with gold buckles, a rough leather war belt with a buckle accented by a pair of tusks, some tanned hide breeches framed with a bearskin tasset accented with carved bone and a pair of faded bear-hide boots wrapped with leather straps.
Kerennya takes a bite of the tart.
Gwenddolyn says, We need blinding.
Madigan says, This room is fine.
Imroth says, This is bad mana even with a glyph helping.
Khearkrash says to Unaka, Thats the idea, divine energy converted to restorative power via Alamhif's Gift.
Gwenddolyn says, I raised mana.
Unaka says, Well. I'm no scholar, but I think I know a few things that might help.
Madigan nods to Gwenddolyn.
You take a bite of the bun.
Elurora smiles at Unaka.
Elurora says, That would be wonderful.
Madigan gazes at Unaka.
A sour-faced young Halfling boy strolls into the area, looking around casually.
The Halfling boy wanders off.
Unaka rubs one hand across her scalp, looking like she's thinking over her words carefully.
Unaka carefully asks, Seems like you think it's real damaged, is that right?
Unaka asks, So this energy is to fix it up?
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Madigan says, Spot on.
Khearkrash says, Enough that entropy is leaking through.
Khearkrash says, Yes.
Elurora says, Healing the cracks as it were.
Ophidian chuckles.
Nimi just arrived from a shining soulstone archway.
Xionara frowns.
Unaka slowly says, I think maybe it is not so damaged as you think. At least, not what I've seen. Again, I'm no big scholar of the Bulwark, but I've taken a look.
Gwenddolyn ponders.
Madigan says, That...is outstanding (11/12) news.
Khearkrash ponders.
Gwenddolyn says, We were told otherwise.
Unaka asks, And I think maybe it is, hmmm. Shaped differently than you think too maybe?
Elurora cocks her head at Unaka.
Unaka scratches her head.
Xionara ponders.
Illiya gazes thoughtfully at Unaka.
Ophidian grins at Xionara.
Observer Amailia goes out.
Unaka says, So. I don't think energy into it is gonna fix it.
Madigan says, Alright.
Khearkrash ponders.
Imroth nods.
Unaka says, Let me try to say how I see it.
Elurora chews on her lip, looking deep in concentration.
Unaka asks, Okay. You ever have a good, sturdy box for something? Like a bait box, or a camp box?
Madigan nods in agreement.
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Illiya nods to Unaka.
Khearkrash says, Oh for sure.
Imroth smiles.
Unaka nods.
Trajan folds his arms across his chest.
Illiya takes a tiny bite of a dense slice of whale-cheese cheesecake with edible goldleaf flecks and chews daintily on it.
Unaka says, It's not perfect, it's not like it's made of, uh... something perfect.
Elurora furrows her brow.
Unaka says, It's made of wood or something, it's used and such.
Observer Amailia's group came through a heavy oak door.
Gwenddolyn blinks.
Madigan raises an eyebrow.
Amailia nods to Sliyder.
Illiya takes a tiny bite of a dense slice of whale-cheese cheesecake with edible goldleaf flecks and chews daintily on it.
Elurora glances at Illiya.
Elurora blanches.
Kerennya takes a bite of the tart.
Unaka says, The way I see it, the Bulwark is kinda like the bait box. Right now, it's being shaken a lot.
Illiya flashes a quick grin at Elurora.
Imroth furrows his brow.
Kerennya takes a bite of the tart.
Madigan slowly says, Huh.
Khearkrash nods to Unaka.
Elurora gives Unaka a slight nod.
Unaka says, Like, shaken so hard it's moving around I think.
Kerennya takes a bite of the tart.
Unaka rubs her head.
Trajan says, So, the Bulwark was thrifted.
Imroth says, Bait getting all disorganized.
Unaka says, I mean. Not if you have a really good box.
Crobin asks, Does it need compartments?
Elurora quietly says, I think that makes us the bait...
Unaka flashes a wide grin at Imroth.
Elurora gazes off into the distance.
Mercedys says, Sounds like it needs to be tethered to something.
You giggle at Elurora.
Imroth nods to Unaka.
Illiya rubs Elurora in a friendly manner.
Xionara mutters something into the air about turbulence.
Trajan says, Or we need to stop it from being shaken.
Unaka says, But anyway. It got a big old crack in it one time. I wasn't there but even I heard about it, when there was that attack on the island.
Gwenddolyn leans against a suit of plate armor.
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Unaka says, But I learned it got fixed up, by the guy with the hook and the fancy machine. All those Paladins, too.
Malorna leans to her left slightly.
Kerennya ponders mana torsion.
Madigan nods in agreement.
Unaka nods.
Unaka slowly empties her lungs.
Unaka says, So, yeah. I like that you have a lot of ideas. You all are really amazing.
Imroth asks, So the Bulwark is fine?
Unaka says, I think some look at the box and think it's fine, some look at it and think it's beat up. But it's doing its job, I think.
Khearkrash says, Its at least not in imminent danger.
Madigan says, Good to know.
Gwenddolyn asks, So if the bulwark is fine, why are the mana streams freezing in place?
Unaka nods to Khearkrash.
Imroth asks, At least not any more than the rest of anything mana related?
Unaka asks, Well, Bulwark doesn't do much with mana, does it?
Unaka rubs her head.
Imroth shrugs.
Madigan asks Unaka, The vision I received and I think the other paladins here received is that you are to guide us. If not to fix the Bulwark, what are you guiding us to do?
Imroth says, I don't know. Mana is a strange concept to me.
Imroth waggles his fingers mystically. Ooh...impressive.
Unaka says, Good question. Lemme take another bite here.
Gwenddolyn gazes thoughtfully at Unaka.
Unaka takes a bite of the chicken.
Crobin folds his arms across his chest.
Elurora looks at Unaka, obviously trying not to grin.
Elurora giggles.
Kerennya gets some treakle bars from inside her mariner's rucksack.
Illiya grins at Unaka, her dimples flashing into view.
Kerennya takes a bite of the bars.
Madigan quietly says, She is a big green paladin, she needs food.
Madigan grins.
Illiya exclaims, Food is important!
You take a bite of the bun -- Mmmmm. Warm and fresh!
Gwenddolyn picks up some cinnamon-sugar almonds.
Madigan nods to Illiya.
Gwenddolyn tries to eat an elegant diamond-hide almanac bearing a platinum Estate Holder's crest.
Elurora is giggling at you.
Gwenddolyn takes a bite of the almonds.
Xionara frowns.
Gwenddolyn takes a bite of the almonds.
Unaka says, So, I think some of you met me before. I'm Unaka. Truffenyi kinda came to me and gave me something like a vision, only it was more like five visions at once.
Gridaksma gets a weasel skeleton from inside his arm pouch.
Gridaksma holds his weasel skeleton to his shoulder, and it clambers up silently to a perched position.
Gwenddolyn takes a bite of the almonds.
Elurora nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.
Illiya nods to Unaka.
Gridaksma nods to a small silver weasel.
Unaka says, So I feel from that what he wants from me, though it's hard to describe because of the five at once kinda thing.
Trajan says, That must have been very taxing, with only two eyes.
Kerennya takes a bite of the bars.
Malorna takes a bite of the sandwich.
Unaka says, But what he wants, I think, is for me to protect you. And know that he loves you.
Unaka nods to Trajan.
Mercedys's tail undulates lazily through the air.
Unaka exclaims to Trajan, Oh yeah!
Unaka says, I needed a lot of sleep after.
Elurora smiles warmly at Unaka.
Unaka says, And on top of that, he wants me to warn you, because things are getting kinda serious.
Illiya gazes thoughtfully at Unaka.
You fret.
Gwenddolyn raises an eyebrow in Unaka's direction.
Unaka sets down her chicken for a moment, in a gesture of just how serious this is.
You gaze at Unaka.
Trajan says, Everything is fine, until it isn't.
Elurora shifts her weight.
Unaka seriously says, We are in danger. Truffenyi's people. Elanthia.
Imroth says, Things feel serious. I still am not sure how I can help though.
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Khearkrash nods to Unaka.
Elurora nods to Imroth.
Unaka seriously says, He also wanted me to warn you that you might hear from others, and you shouldn't listen to just anyone.
Madigan nods in agreement.
Gridaksma quietly says something in Ilithic.
Elurora looks at Gridaksma, obviously trying not to grin.
Gwenddolyn chuckles at Gridaksma.
Unaka says to Gridaksma something in Ilithic.
Gwenddolyn snickers.
Unaka says, Oh, uh, and he gave me some sorts of abilities to help me help you, I guess.
Gridaksma says to Unaka something in Ilithic.
Gridaksma smiles at Unaka.
Unaka nods to Gridaksma.
Unaka says, I can talk in all the languages I can think of. That's one of 'em.
Saragos takes a sip of his coffee.
Kerennya takes a sip of her tea.
Sliyder asks, Is math a language?
Ophidian pops his knuckles and breathes deep, trying to look calm.
Sliyder ponders.
Khearkrash glances at Ophidian.
Unaka asks Madigan, Anyway, that answer your question?
Crobin smiles at Ophidian.
Ophidian grins.
Ophidian snickers.
Madigan says, Fair enough Unaka. We look forward to serving with you...but we have no bloody idea what to do.
Unaka says to Sliyder, I don't think that counts as a language? I'll try anything though.
Unaka nods to Madigan.
Xionara softly says to Unaka, Have question or two, if time permits.
Ophidian points at Xionara.
Madigan says, And...we have our people missing...which is starting to be pretty iritating.
Unaka says, Well, I mean. Like I said, I like that you all have so many ideas and are trying things. That has to be good.
Khearkrash says, It felt like we should just keep trying. just keep pushing forward and Unaka will guide us when its time or were going the wrong way.
Saragos glances at Madigan.
Hebion asks, Before we stray too far. How should we know which people to listen to and who not to?
Crobin says, Very.
Unaka says to Xionara, Okay, I hear you, lemme finish this thought.
Kerennya mutters something into the air about by their actions.
Unaka says, I hear the questions, I just like to go slow. Sorry.
Unaka says, Okay so, yeah. I don't know everything either. I figure you all will come up with the plans, and I'll help. That's basically it.
Unaka nods to Xionara.
Khearkrash nods to Unaka.
Unaka says to Xionara, Now you, and then the other guy.
Madigan says, I like straight forward and simple.
Madigan nods.
Madigan nods to Unaka.
Hebion glances at Madigan.
Unaka smiles at Madigan.
Unaka takes a bite of the chicken.
Elurora whispers something to Hebion.
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Hebion.
Hebion nods to Elurora.
Saragos takes a sip of his coffee.
Hebion whispers something to Elurora.
Kerennya takes a sip of her tea.
Xionara softly asks Unaka, Know story of Sraan Mehath?
Trajan turns over his salt shaker, pouring some some coarse salt into his hand.
Trajan offers Unaka some coarse salt.
Unaka shakes her head.
Unaka accepts Trajan's coarse salt.
Unaka says to Trajan, Oh thanks.
Xionara grumbles.
Madigan assesses his combat situation.
Kerennya takes a sip of her tea.
Ophidian smiles at Madigan.
Elurora whispers something to Hebion.
Trajan puts his shaker in a surging eddy of cold blue light radiating within a polished silversteel matrix.
Unaka sprinkles some of the salt on her chicken.
Hebion nods to Elurora.
Unaka takes a bite of the chicken.
Trajan nods to Unaka.
Xionara frowns.
Xionara softly says, Need more research.
Xionara mutters to herself.
Unaka says to Xionara, Sorry. Okay.
Unaka asks Gridaksma, Okay, you had a question, yeah?
Gridaksma says something in Ilithic.
Saragos whispers something to Xionara.
Ophidian says, I am so sorry folks i do have to run.
Malorna hugs Ophidian, who wraps his arms around Malorna with a warm smile.
Ophidian says, Very nice to see you all again.
Unaka rubs her head.
Trajan says, I have a question as well.
Unaka asks, Who had a question?
Ophidian hugs Malorna, who wraps her arms around Ophidian with a warm smile.
Elurora furrows her brow.
Ophidian waves.
Elurora bows to Ophidian.
Pit Viper Ophidian canters out.
Unaka nods to Trajan.
Madigan asks, Anyone else have questions?
Malorna says, I have a question as well.
Hebion says, I was the one who asked how to know who to trust.
Saragos says, I'd like to ask something, before this is all done.
Xionara whispers something to Saragos.
Khearkrash says, Sir Hebion asked how we know who to trust.
Xionara folds her arms across her chest.
Trajan asks, If the Bulwark is a box, are we in it, or under it?
Unaka says to Hebion, Oh okay. Good question.
Imroth says, The Bulwark is always going to be a bait box in my mind now.
Unaka says, I mean, I would guess trust what you know. Truffenyi has been here and loves you, seems like a good bet to me. You make your own decision though.
Madigan nods to Imroth.
Kerennya takes a sip of her tea.
Unaka says, Can't trust everyone who comes saying they know things. I get if that means you don't want to trust me. It's okay. I'll be here to help anyway, until you do.
Madigan says, The vision cemented the decision in my mind. Look forward to fighting beside you.
Unaka says to Trajan, Oh. If it's a box, I'd say we're in it.
Madigan smiles at Unaka.
Elurora says, I don't know that I can argue with a God putting you in front of us.
Hebion says, I think without our knowing what is actually going on, we can't know what should inspire trust.
Trajan nods to Unaka.
Madigan says, Especially if you can hep get our people back.
Madigan nods to Unaka.
Mercedys nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.
Khearkrash nods to Madigan.
Unaka says, Or maybe we're outside, and it's holding something else inside.
Crobin asks, Like our friends?
Unaka's eyes go a little wide at this thought.
Illiya gazes thoughtfully at Unaka.
Gwenddolyn says, That was my thought of it.
Gwenddolyn nods to Unaka.
Gridaksma whispers something to Elurora.
Madigan gazes at Unaka.
Avrenka asks, So we break the Bulwark to free our friends?
Trajan asks, To unak So, it's entirely possible that what's in the box is what's shaking it?
Trajan blinks.
Madigan says, Now, that stands my idea on its head...but aligns more with what we know...that it holds someing in versus out.
Avrenka says, Just kidding.
Unaka says to Trajan, Maybe? I don't know.
Gwenddolyn says, No the bulwark is holding back the Hunger.
Gridaksma glances at Gwenddolyn.
Elurora says, Miss Gretae reminded me of what the Ox said to us. 'Unaka says, So I feel from that what he wants from me, though it's hard to describe because of the five at once kinda thing.' Perhaps there is something in that that can help us go forward.
Imroth says, Bait box keeps the elements out.
Elurora gestures at you.
You blush a bright red color.
Elurora babbles incoherently.
Unaka asks, Okay, I forgot if there's another question. Who had one?
Elurora says, Pardon, the Ox said, 'The security you seek is forged in sacrifice and tempered in purity. Those that threaten our world cannot and do not diminish your achievement.'.
You pat Elurora on the back.
Gridaksma says to Gwenddolyn something in Ilithic.
Madigan nods to Elurora.
Avrenka says, I wonder if Unaka received 5 visions, one for each missing friend.
Trajan says, One thing I've noticed thus far is that only one person has come offering to help, rather than telling us how to proceed.
Trajan nods to Unaka.
Unaka looks at Avrenka and shrugs.
Madigan praises you.
Unaka says, It wasn't exactly five. I just said five.
Imroth asks Unaka, Can you give us any more detail about your visions?
Unaka says, It was, like, a lot. Too many things to see and hear at once.
Avrenka says, Ah.
Elurora says, Perhaps we can still somehow use our souls' purity to help make things stable again, just not how we were thinking.
You slowly say, And that one comes with a... Errr. Glowing recommendation.
You praise Unaka.
Unaka flashes a wide grin at you.
You simply say, I know who I trust.
You shrug.
Elurora says, Our null prison didn't have holy magic, maybe that means we can use it somehow.
Sliyder says, Too many things to see and hear at once sounds like what we experienced earlier at the trader guild.
Khearkrash says, Thats what the vision felt like.
Unaka says to Imroth, Okay, good question. Hard to say. Every time I think of it it feels different, but there's a lot that is the same each time.
Khearkrash says, Like we were going in the right direction, but hadnt stumbled across the trail yet.
Elurora slowly asks, Perhaps we could use it more like...a prybar?
Elurora shifts her weight.
Unaka says, But like, imagine a great big ox head came out of the sky, only it's also your dad. And it smells like your dad. And you catch a glimpse of a weasel, and when you look back the head is gone and now it's an old man. Lotta stuff like that.
Madigan makes a grunting noise.
Imroth nods.
Gridaksma nods to Unaka.
Unaka says, And there's a voice that's telling me things, but it's also kinda like I just know it all already, like it's blasted right through me.
You make a grunting noise.
Elurora quietly says, Or an awl.
Elurora chews on her lip, looking deep in concentration.
Unaka says, Big on the things I mentioned. Protect. Love. Danger. Don't trust everyone.
Unaka says, Oh and there was that wheel thing I talked about before. Seemed like a lot of different kinds of wheels, like a potter's wheel, waterwheel. That kinda thing.
Madigan says, Those seem the words of the day.
Crobin ponders.
Crobin shakes his head.
Mercedys's tail undulates lazily through the air.
You frown.
Genthieldur asks, The Prydaen Wheel?
Genthieldur ponders.
Gridaksma grins at Elurora.
Gwenddolyn asks, The wheel of life?
Unaka rubs her head.
Unaka says, Wasn't aware Truffenyi was a Prydaen god.
Khearkrash asks, A representation for any recurring cycle?
Unaka says, But lots of wheel type things.
Madigan says, Paladins, thanks for coming. Khearkrash, thanks for putting together a project. Unaka, good to see you again.
Xionara's tail undulates lazily through the air.
Xionara tilts her ears forward playfully.
Madigan says, Time for me to hit the barracks.
Madigan smiles.
Unaka nods to Madigan.
Avrenka asks, Not a hexagon or a bell huh?
Saragos says, Wonder if the wheel might be the Font of Creation.
Xionara nods to Madigan.
Madigan raises his hand in a quick salute.
Madigan stretches his arms.
Unaka says to Madigan, Good seeing you.
Imroth snaps to attention and hails Madigan with a crisp hand salute.
Hebion whispers something to Elurora.
Trajan nods to Madigan.
Elurora whispers something to Hebion.
Illiya bobs a quick curtsy to Madigan.
Saragos says, Unaka, I've got something to ask before you go.
Khearkrash asks, Could we...could we build a new box?
Madigan says to Unaka, Better seeing you.
Madigan smiles at Unaka.
Unaka says, Oh I'm not going, he's going.
Sir Madigan goes out.
Saragos nods.
You take a bite of the bun.
Unaka gazes at Saragos.
Trajan asks, Why would we need a new box?
Elurora asks Unaka, Did the wheel feel important?
Trajan says, This one is in good repair.
Trajan says, Just thrifted.
Saragos says, Thought I might have bigger questions, but this one's just for me.
Unaka nods to Elurora.
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Unaka says, Don't know if it's important to what's happening now, but it's important I think.
Elurora rubs her head.
Saragos says to Unaka, If you still... see Truffenyi, could you put in a good word? It's like I'm a candle, and I'm watching myself burn down, and I don't know if I'll finish what I need to while there's still anything left. If I can't, if we can't bring them back... I need to find a way to still be there for my kids.
Saragos says, That's all.
Unaka gazes at Saragos with a sympathetic look on her face.
Xionara fixes Saragos with an intent, predatory stare.
Xionara softly says to Saragos, Navesi coming back.
Elurora gazes at Saragos with a sympathetic look on her face.
Imroth pats Saragos on the back.
Gwenddolyn says, Good eve to everyone.
Unaka says, Come here.
Gwenddolyn nods to Unaka.
Xionara softly says to Saragos, Don't waver in faith of that.
Xionara pats Saragos on the back.
Unaka puts her chicken in her thick satchel.
Unaka puts her salt in her thick satchel.
Light of the World Gwenddolyn goes out.
(Saragos steps cautiously forward.)
You gaze at Unaka.
Unaka takes Saragos's hands into hers and looks down at him, eyes meeting his.
Elurora tilts her head, clearly curious about something.
Unaka slowly says, I am no god myself, but I promise I will do what I can for you. If he hears through me, he will hear your prayer.
Unaka nods to Saragos.
Crobin stretches his arms.
Saragos nods to Unaka.
Avrenka nods in agreement.
Saragos says, Thanks. I appreciate it.
Unaka lets Saragos go and gives him a nod.
Gridaksma says, Perhaps the easiest answer to that one is to be with your children, and show them your love, despite the work you must do.
Elurora slowly asks Unaka, Do you think we could use holy magic to open the prison?
Unaka fixes Elurora with a heavy, ponderous stare.
Elurora shifts her weight.
Unaka says, I don't know a lot about magic theory and all that. But I do think faith is a good thing.
Unaka shrugs.
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Elurora smiles at Unaka.
Malorna raises her hand.
Unaka nods to Malorna.
Malorna asks, Have you a thought or heard anything on .. whether to use sorcery more or less?
Unaka rubs a hand thoughtfully across her scalp.
(Dasheek perks up.)
Trajan says, I don't know that I trust anyone that has a vehement opinion on that/.
Elurora slowly says to Saragos, I don't know how much location matters, but perhaps instead of using our holy magic to fix something that apparently doesn't need it as much as we though, we could use it to pry the door back open since holy magic was the only kind not in use in making it.
Xionara shakes her head.
Unaka says, Truffenyi doesn't mind the cross mana casting I think. Not the high sorcery stuff.
Malorna nods to Unaka.
Unaka says, But he didn't really say anything about sorcery in the vision thing.
Saragos gazes at Elurora.
A pained expression crosses Saragos's face.
Elurora asks Saragos, It's the same sort of idea, just instead of using it like glue we could maybe focus it into a...drill? Prybar?
Elurora chews on her lip, looking deep in concentration.
Khearkrash says, Maybe we can meet with the clerics to discuss that particular idea.
Malorna says, Hammer.
Dasheek nods at Illiya, obviously agreeing with her views.
Unaka nods.
Khearkrash draws forth a wickedly spired loimic awl pike atop a pure-white carved spiritwood shaft.
Khearkrash moves a wickedly spired loimic awl pike atop a pure-white carved spiritwood shaft to his right hand.
Unaka asks, What kinda door are you talking about?
Unaka furrows her brow.
Saragos says to Elurora, No choice but to answer this directly. I've been thinking about that, and I think there's something there, given what we saw. But you have to be careful - the Heralds are always watching, and if they know about it, they can stop it. They can turn off magic whenever they want.
Khearkrash says, Just use holy magic to pry it open.
Dasheek looks over Unaka very closely.
Khearkrash says, They cant turn off our divine souls.
Elurora nods at Khearkrash, obviously agreeing with his views.
Imroth points at Khearkrash.
Elurora points at Khearkrash.
You nod to Khearkrash.
Imroth grins.
Crobin says, They can shut off magic, but we can still make dents with weapons Saragos.
Saragos says, Only thing I'll say is that there was no Holy in the Null Prison. Whatever that means...
Saragos shrugs.
Dasheek says, What does shutting off magic do to them.
Elurora softly says to Saragos, I'm sorry if you don't want to speak to me, I wasn't aware I had something.
Elurora bows to Saragos.
Elurora says, Done something that is.
Dasheek says, They do it so infrequently, you'd think it'd be a pain for them, as well.
Saragos says, What? No.
Elurora furrows her brow.
Unaka gets a juicy grilled breast of lemon chicken from inside her haversack.
Saragos says to Elurora, You didn't do anything wrong.
Saragos casually observes the area.
Elurora says to Saragos, I must have taken what you said wrong, I thought when you said you had to answer it directly you meant because you didn't want to talk to me.
Hebion says to Unaka, I have another question I will be remiss if I don't ask.
Elurora grins at Saragos.
Unaka discreetly wipes some of the grease off her hands onto her breeches.
Unaka nods to Hebion.
Elurora asks Saragos, I agree we could need to be careful but if we are not using sorcery, just holy magic, would that draw their attention as much? I imagine once we start pounding on the walls or door...but if we can get it open just enough to free them?
Hebion says, Have you told Allye what your favorite food is yet? Or would you let us know what it is so I can let her know.
Unaka chuckles.
Elurora looks at Hebion, obviously trying not to grin.
Unaka says, I think she was the one that asked.
Hebion says to Elurora, You don't know how scary she can be.
Saragos intensely says to Elurora, It's just that they're watching. I don't know when they're watching and when they're not. And if they hear a good idea, they can stop it, but if we can't talk...
Elurora says to Hebion, Sir, all respect, but I'd rather you were mad at me than her.
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Hebion.
Hebion says, As long as she knows then I am off the hook.
Unaka says, I told her I liked the chicken that day. No turnips or boar, tired of those.
Saragos says to Elurora, We get one chance at this.
Elurora says to Saragos, Then we should plan carefully.
Elurora nods to Saragos.
Khearkrash asks, I know this isnt the answer people want, but did whoever took the people state any charges or place demands yet?
Unaka says, But mostly there's so much here that I've never seen. I want to eat it all. Although it's all very small.
You nod at Unaka, in complete agreement with her views.
Crobin says, Alright all, hate to leave now...but my head is full and I have a few things to think on.
Elurora quietly asks Hebion, Maybe Allye can find a really big chicken? Or a giddi?
Illiya asks Unaka, Do you like sweets?
Elurora smiles at Crobin.
Hebion nods to Elurora.
Crobin hugs Elurora, getting a smile in return.
Crobin hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.
Elurora hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Elurora with a warm smile.
Khearkrash says to Unaka, I recommend a nice spiced apple pie and Fratvarit.
Illiya hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Illiya with a warm smile.
Crobin shakes Dasheek's hand.
Unaka says, Hmm, don't get much out where I am, but sure.
Crobin hugs Malorna, who wraps her arms around Crobin with a warm smile.
Crobin pats Hebion on the back.
Kerennya waves to Crobin.
Crobin pats Saragos on the back.
Crobin waves to Kerennya.
Unaka flashes a wide grin.
Elurora says to Unaka, If you haven't tried strawberries...
Crobin says, If you all need me, just call out and I wll come and help.
Illiya gets a buttercream cupcake swirled with strawberry frosting from inside her lunchbox.
Elurora points at Illiya.
Illiya offers Unaka a buttercream cupcake swirled with strawberry frosting.
Crobin waves.
Unaka says to Crobin, Wait.
Crobin says, Yes.
Unaka asks Crobin, You had a question, yeah? Or did I mistake again?
Unaka accepts Illiya's buttercream cupcake.
Saragos says to Elurora, What I'll say is that I tried to use Elemental magic to open a portal right when they were taken. They shut off magic on me in the middle of the attempt.
Saragos says, So, not just Sorcery.
Elurora nods to Saragos.
Crobin says, I did, but not sure if it shoudl be asked casue I am sure I am wrong.
Elurora says to Saragos, True, but perhaps they have more trouble feeling holy magic if they can't make use of it.
Unaka asks Crobin, Sorry. I just need to take things slow. What was your question?
Elurora cocks her head at Saragos.
Xionara softly asks Saragos, How? Through fissure?
Saragos nods to Elurora.
Crobin asks, COuld the bulwark be the prison our friends are in?
Avrenka asks, I wonder why Truffenyi is being so vague about who not to listen to ... is it possible that the Immortals hands are tied in some way against whoever we're against?
Saragos says to Xionara, Read the Herald on how Zengmodaleth was opened. That way.
Unaka glances at the cupcake, looking torn between eating it and paying attention to Crobin.
Xionara nods to Saragos.
Unaka says, Oh! Uh, well again, not a big scholar there, but no, I don't think that's what it is.
Crobin says, Enjoy your meal.
Hebion glances at Saragos.
You take a bite of the bun.
Unaka flashes a wide grin at Crobin.
Trajan says, He's being vague because a benevolent hand guides you to make your own informed decisions.
Saragos says, Anyway, can talk elsewhere about this stuff. Probably isn't the place for it.
Imroth says to Avrenka, Probably just a general warning of being careful with trust rather than a heavy hand commanding.
Elurora gives Saragos a slight nod.
Avrenka nods.
Avrenka says, Maybe I'm overthinking things.
Illiya asks Saragos, How is your mom's carpet?
Imroth says to Trajan, Nice. We both used a hand metaphor.
Crobin says, Have a good night all.
Crobin nods.
Unaka says to Crobin, That's a good thought though. But I think the Bulwark is more like it's holding everything together, not just our friends.
Trajan nods to Imroth.
Illiya hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Illiya with a warm smile.
Imroth snaps to attention and hails Crobin with a crisp hand salute.
Crobin nods to Unaka.
Saragos grins at Illiya.
Elurora chews on her lip, looking deep in concentration.
Unaka quietly asks herself, Though maybe they are the ones inside and we are out?
Trajan nods to Crobin.
Elurora gazes thoughtfully at Unaka.
Crobin nods to Unaka.
Crobin says, That is what I was thinking.
Reriyn came through a heavy oak door.
Crobin says, But I know so little about magic...but I had to think that you speak of the box, and they are in a prison.
Malorna grins at Reriyn.
You tug at the tip of your beard distractedly.
Avrenka asks, I'm confused, if the Bulwark's a box, how's it holding things together?
You slowly ask Avrenka, Maybe it's the foundation other things were built on?
Malorna asks, If you put something in water the pressure on it will keep it closed?
Elurora rubs her head.
Crobin asks, You think mana is the water?
Elurora quietly says, My brain feels full.
Imroth says, Well I must be off as well.
You nod to Elurora.
Crobin angles his ears forward, gazing curiously at Malorna.
Unaka fixes Avrenka with a heavy, ponderous stare.
Geraeli just left.
Imroth snaps to attention and hails Unaka with a crisp hand salute.
Malorna looks at Crobin and shrugs.
Illiya nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.
Elurora grins sheepishly at you.
Trajan snaps to attention and hails Imroth with a crisp hand salute.
Imroth says to Unaka, Always a pleasure.
Illiya hugs Imroth, getting a smile in return.
Elurora blushes, the tips of her ears turning a delicate scarlet hue.
Malorna says, Thinking outside.. the box.
You grin at Elurora.
Elurora snaps to attention and hails Imroth with a crisp hand salute.
Malorna grins.
You take a bite of the bun.
Imroth raises his hand in a quick salute.
Crobin says, I am not sure, but there is something inside me that just thinks the Bulwark is the part holding our friends.
Unaka says, Well, I think the box is needed to keep the bait inside, and to keep all the stuff that's not bait outside.
Sir Imroth trudges out.
You nod to Unaka.
Crobin says, I am sure I am wrong...hell I hope I am wrong...but I know it has something to do with our missing friends.
Unaka says, So yeah, no, no, I don't think the prison has something to do with the Bulwark.
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Unaka says, But it's really hard for us to understand all these really big things.
Avrenka says, Oh I see what you mean now.
Avrenka says, Got it.
Avrenka points at Unaka.
Genthieldur asks, So. What should we do next?
Avrenka snaps his fingers.
Avrenka winks.
Elurora asks, I think maybe we try Khearkrash's idea and modify it?
Elurora shifts her weight.
Elurora glances at Saragos.
Elurora shrugs.
Unaka says to Genthieldur, Well, I don't have the answer to that one. Like I said, I figure you all are going to get ideas, and I'm here to help.
Trajan says, I don't get the impression that Unaka is here to tell us what to do.
Crobin says, Night all.
Elurora waves to Crobin.
Dasheek shakes Crobin's hand.
Crobin waves.
Unaka says to Crobin, Good night.
Unaka takes a bite of the cupcake.
Crobin shakes Dasheek's hand.
Unaka gasps!
Unaka exclaims, Wow!
Illiya hugs Crobin, who wraps his arms around Illiya with a warm smile.
Avrenka asks Unaka, You still feel strongly that Truffenyi's Altar is a key location in all of this?
Elurora begins chortling at Unaka.
Crobin hugs Illiya, getting a smile in return.
Unaka stares at her cupcake in disbelief.
Phantom Judge Crobin saunters out.
You take a bite of the bun.
Unaka blinks.
Unaka says, Sorry. Sorry.
Illiya gazes hopefully at Unaka.
Elurora quietly asks Khearkrash, Do you think we could use your idea to force open a door of sorts?
Khearkrash says, Truffenyi said she is here to guide us, that doesnt necessarily mean she has all the steps in between.
Dasheek picks up some cinnamon-sugar almonds.
Xionara mutters something into the air about late late late.
Dasheek examines a silver bowl filled with crisp sugared almonds lightly dusted with cinnamon.
Xionara yawns expansively.
Dasheek chortles softly at some secret joke.
Xionara brushes one ear with her hand, grooming it absentmindedly.
Unaka says to Avrenka, I think Truffenyi's altar is the center of civilization. He didn't really tell me that, that's my guess. I don't know that it has anything to do with anything, I just wanted to see it.
Dasheek takes a bite of the almonds.
Avrenka says to Unaka, .. oh.
Illiya asks, Maybe we should hold a vigil for Truffenyi?
Unaka says, I mean, I figure I'm here to protect people, protect civilization. I thought it would be neat to see it.
Avrenka says, A pious pilgrim then.
Unaka nods.
Khearkrash says, But when we will need guidance she will know what to do, Truffenyi felt like he was nudging me forward, Im assuming you all got the same feeling.
Unaka takes a bite of the cupcake.
Unaka quietly says, This thing is amazing.
Elurora gives Khearkrash a slight nod.
Illiya beams at Unaka!
You nod to Khearkrash.
Black Fox Xionara slinks out.
Khearkrash asks Unaka, Has no one shown you yet?
Gresog confidently says, Must go. take care all.
Gresog just left.
Unaka asks, Shown me what?
Khearkrash says, The altar.
Elurora says, That's where we found her.
Elurora grins at Khearkrash.
Khearkrash says, Ahh.
Unaka says, Oh yeah, I went and found it myself.
Unaka says, I could feel him there. And I felt really... good there. Like I was on top of the world.
You smile at Unaka.
Elurora smiles at Unaka.
Khearkrash asks, Have you been to Ratha?
Unaka says, Uhh, maybe. There was this mammoth thing...
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Sliyder says, Heh.
Elurora says, We were on Ratha at least three times I think.
Elurora chortles softly at some secret joke.
Unaka says, But everyone mainly wanted me to shout at the driver, so I didn't get to get off.
Illiya says, We really made those drivers mad.
Kerennya says to Unaka, There is a place called Truffenyi's Green on Ratha.
Khearkrash says, The Redthornes put up a huge shrine there for Truffenyi.
Avrenka chortles softly at some secret joke.
Hebion says, I should be getting back to my family.
Hebion nods politely.
Elurora snaps to attention and hails Hebion with a crisp hand salute.
Unaka nods to Khearkrash.
Unaka nods to Hebion.
Illiya bobs a quick curtsy to Hebion.
Hebion snaps to attention and hails Elurora with a crisp hand salute.
Unaka says, Oh. Uh.
Unaka asks, Could I get some of your names?
Illiya says to Unaka, I'm Illiya, Keeper of Cupcakes.
Avrenka says to Unaka, Avrenka, student Mathemtician at your service.
You politely say to Unaka, I'm Gretae. It's very good to meet you.
Malorna grins at Illiya.
Sliyder says, I'm Sliyder.
Dasheek says to Unaka, Dash. Danger Wizard.
Saragos says, Saragos. Warrior Mage.
Hebion says, I am Hebion.
Kerennya says, Kerennya, empath. It's nice to meet you, Unaka.
Malorna exclaims, I am Malorna keeper of the bacon wand!
Lord Knight Hebion went through a heavy oak door.
You giggle at Malorna.
Unaka nods.
Malorna nibbles on her ham sandwich.
Trajan says, You can call me Trajan.
Elurora says to Unaka, I'm still just Elurora.
Elurora smiles at Unaka.
Trajan says, Because that's my name.
Elurora chuckles at Trajan.
Unaka carefully looks each person in the face, murmuring something as she listens to their name.
Khearkrash says to Unaka, I am Khearkrash NoRoken'Vilks.
Unaka nods.
Unaka smiles.
Unaka says, Thanks.
Gridaksma says something in Ilithic.
Elurora flashes a wide grin at Gridaksma.
Illiya says, Maybe we should take Unaka to the Truffenyi shrine, I think she might enjoy that.
Utbrach tugs at the tip of his beard distractedly.
Unaka nods to Gridaksma.
Unaka asks Gridaksma, Once?
Unaka says, Oh, sorry.
Malorna takes a bite of the sandwich.
Unaka asks Gridaksma something in Ilithic.
Gridaksma says something in Ilithic.
Avrenka says, I'm just trying to figure out how Unaka is supposed to protect, and how she's supposed to use her new Clerical powers.
Unaka nods to Gridaksma.
Avrenka sighs.
Elurora nods to Avrenka.
Avrenka says, Don't think I'll figure it out tonight.
Saragos says, I'm getting back to work. Thanks for sharing your guildhall with me.
Avrenka nods.
Saragos gives a courteous nod and tips his hat politely.
Khearkrash says, Likely things that will reveal in time.
Unaka gestures at Saragos.
A brilliant silver glow enwreathes Saragos's body.
Illiya bobs a quick curtsy to Saragos.
Kerennya waves to Saragos.
Saragos nods to Elurora.
Trajan nods to Saragos.
Elurora nods to Saragos.
Tempest Knight Saragos strides out.
Avrenka waves.
Khearkrash asks, Is someone feeding him?
Avrenka says to Unaka, Take care.
Unaka says to Avrenka, Sometimes things take a lot of thinking. And listening. And more thinking.
Unaka takes a bite of the cupcake.
Gridaksma nods to Unaka.
Khearkrash says, I hear hes been holed up working nonstop.
Avrenka nods.
Avrenka nods to Elurora.
Avrenka nods to Illiya.
Mathematician Avrenka goes out.
Illiya curtsies.
Elurora says to Khearkrash, I believe different folks are showing up to the tower to make sure he eats.
Khearkrash nods.
Khearkrash says, Good.
Elurora says to Khearkrash, Last time I was there Nawain made him eat something, I forget what.
Unaka asks, Anyway, anyone got any more questions?
Unaka takes a bite of the cupcake.
Elurora says, No new ones.
Utbrach shakes his head.
Sliyder grins.
Elurora says, Not yet anyway.
Unaka asks, You said something about a door, yeah? What was that?
Illiya says, I'm not even sure what to ask.
Illiya chuckles.
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Elurora says to Unaka, Yes, I was wondering if we could use holy magic to open a door into the prison or force an opening of sorts.
Elurora says to Unaka, To the prison that our friends are being held in.
Kerennya gets a fluffy puff pastry filled with almond cream from inside her mariner's rucksack.
Kerennya takes a bite of the pastry.
Elurora says, Basically taking Sir Khearkrash's idea and modifying the shape.
Unaka says, Oh yeah. Well, I don't know anything about this prison.
Kerennya takes a bite of the pastry.
Unaka says, Maybe if you told me more about it sometime.
Elurora asks Unaka, Would you like to hear about it now?
Kerennya says, The prison is made of all mana types except for holy.
Unaka says, Sure, but I think then I've got to go and finish eating. Can't eat much while talking.
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Kerennya grins at Unaka.
Unaka furrows her brow.
Kerennya takes a bite of the pastry.
Unaka says, I think you need to start from the beginning.
Illiya grins at Unaka, her dimples flashing into view.
Genthieldur says, Well, let us know how we can help you help us. If you get any further revelations.
Genthieldur nods politely.
Elurora says, Let me...see if I can explain it clearly.
Elurora blushes, the tips of her ears turning a delicate scarlet hue.
Kerennya takes a bite of the pastry.
Genthieldur just left.
Kerennya says, We'll help straighten you out if you miss anything.
Illiya nods in agreement.
Elurora says, Ayrell and Navesi gathered us together to try different ways of fixing the problem. During the middle of a group research project on wild magic, Ayrell, Dantia, Navesi, Mazrian, and Miskton were all taken. They just disappeared.
Unaka fixes Elurora with a heavy, ponderous stare.
Mercedys just left.
Kerennya says, But Saragos could see them though his marital bond with Navesi.
Elurora says, These black strands, like hair start coming up from the floor, rising upward and it made a pressure build behind my eyes as I heard a voice say 'Unacceptable.'.
Elurora says, The threads spun together into a sphere that collapsed into a point then exploded outward blinding us and time seemed to slow.
Elurora shifts her weight.
Unaka nods.
Unaka says, Wow. That sounds like a lot.
Elurora says, Then we were in a null prison, it felt like an endless expanse, like in a nightmare. The air was still, time felt...unmoving.
Elurora says, There was no sense of direction either. Like we were suspended.
Unaka asks, Like just nothing?
Elurora says, An endless expanse of nothing.
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Unaka chews on her cupcake thoughtfully.
Elurora says, There was a rift, it was closing as if to trap us...
Dasheek says, Coudln't talk, but could gweth.
Dasheek nods.
Elurora asks, It felt like the rift and our prison were...somehow made up of mana?
Kerennya takes a bite of the almonds.
Unaka nods.
Elurora says, Life, Elemental, and Luna but not holy. All in equal amounts but not mixed.
Reriyn gives Malorna a smooch.
Elurora says, Saragos and Ezerak were able to sense their bonded and see that they were in a similar space without the rift.
Malorna grins.
Elurora softly says, Until that too was severed.
Unaka says, Ah.
Elurora gazes down at the floor.
Unaka frowns.
You pat Elurora on the back.
Unaka says, Yeah, he seemed really sad.
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Unaka says, So you think they were in a place like yours, with the three manas.
Elurora nods to Unaka.
Unaka asks, And you think Holy is maybe a way in?
Unaka rubs her head.
Elurora nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.
Unaka says, Hmmm. Let's think about it.
Kerennya takes a bite of the almonds.
Illiya gazes hopefully at Unaka.
Elurora quietly asks Kerennya, Did I miss anything important?
Unaka says, It is weird that there was no Holy. Guess that means no Immortals there.
Kerennya says to Elurora, I don't think so.
Elurora smiles at Kerennya.
Elurora says to Unaka, We thought perhaps it was the Heralds, but it is only a guess.
Illiya nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.
Unaka nods.
Unaka says, Yeah, I don't know. Sorry.
Elurora flashes a quick grin at Unaka.
Kerennya says to Unaka, We definitely think the lack of holy mana is a critical piece of information, even if we aren't totally sure what it means.
Unaka says, But one thing I really like about people is that they're always thinking. Got lots of ideas, lots of doing to be done.
Unaka says, You all are even better than this cupcake.
Elurora laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.
Utbrach tugs at the tip of his beard distractedly.
Elurora smiles at Unaka.
Kerennya flashes a wide grin at Unaka.
Kerennya takes a bite of the almonds.
Illiya grins at Unaka, her dimples flashing into view.
Elurora exclaims, And it's a pretty darned good cupcake!
Unaka nods in agreement.
Illiya nods in agreement.
Khearkrash ponders.
Unaka says, It's the best thing I've ever eaten! It's taking all my willower not to just...
Unaka gazes at her cupcake.
Malorna says, Im sorry i need to be going.
Elurora bows to Malorna.
Unaka messily gobbles down a buttercream cupcake swirled with strawberry frosting.
Kerennya says to Malorna, Safe paths.
Malorna takes a bite of a ham and cheese sandwich on dark rye bread and chews carefully on it.
Unaka says, Sorry. Willpower ran out.
Elurora giggles at Unaka.
Malorna grins.
Dasheek nods to Malorna.
Malorna says, Impressive.
You giggle.
Utbrach raises an eyebrow.
Illiya begins chortling at Unaka.
Elurora says, Perhaps we can convince Allye to add some of those to your next food basket.
Malorna says, Goodnight all.
Malorna waves.
Elurora waves to Malorna.
Niliaevat Raesh Isen Malorna goes out.
Kerennya waves.
Unaka says, Oh was she the one with the basket? Say thanks for me, that was a really good basket.
Trajan waves.
Kerennya giggles.
Utbrach nods.
Kerennya takes a bite of the almonds.
Utbrach waves.
Elurora says to Unaka, Allye has food magic.
Unaka says, Couldn't find a note saying who it was from.
Elurora waves to Utbrach.
Haalik Showldh Utbrach marches out.
Dasheek takes a bite of the almonds.
Gridaksma says to Elurora something in Ilithic.
Unaka says, Anyway the point is, you all are good at thinking, and doing. So keep at it, I'll help.
Elurora asks Gridaksma, Food?
Unaka says, If I can guide, I will.
Elurora grins at Gridaksma.
Gridaksma nods to Elurora.
Kerennya gets a tall chilled glass of Eluned's Elixir from inside her sea blue pouch.
You reverentially say to Unaka, Ma'am, would you help me become closer to Truffenyi? I've never felt safer than when he put his hand on my shoulder. I'd be honored to Do Good Things in his name.
Trajan nods to Unaka.
Unaka says, Definitely seems like that lack of Holy means something.
Unaka We are grateful, I just wish knew what to ask of you.
Kerennya takes a sip of her Elixir.
Illiya nods at Elurora, obviously agreeing with her views.
Unaka smiles at you.
Unaka puts her chicken in her thick satchel.
Illiya says, We don't even know what to do, ourselves.
Kerennya gives a sigh of regret.
Elurora nods at Illiya, obviously agreeing with her views.
Illiya taps something inside her lunchbox.
Illiya gets a brandied strawberry cupcake glazed in white chocolate icing topped with crystalline sugar from inside her lunchbox.
Illiya offers Unaka a brandied strawberry cupcake glazed in white chocolate icing topped with crystalline sugar.
Elurora asks Gridaksma, Do you think if we offered the captors a really good picnic, they'd give us our friends back?
Dasheek takes a bite of the almonds.
Illiya says to Unaka, An extra one for the road.
Gridaksma says to Elurora something in Ilithic.
Elurora giggles at Gridaksma.
Unaka wipes her hand briefly, then kneels momentarily to take Gretae's hands in hers. She nods to Gretae, then releases her and stands again.
Unaka accepts Illiya's strawberry cupcake.
Elurora quietly says to Gridaksma, I would too.
Elurora looks at Gridaksma, obviously trying not to grin.
Unaka says to you, Truffenyi would welcome you. I know it.
Unaka gestures at you.
A brilliant silver glow enwreathes your body.
Elurora smiles at you.
Elurora smiles at Unaka.
You smile hugely.
You hug Unaka. A faint scent of leather clings to her skin.
Elurora looks at you, praising you and supporting you with her approval.
Unaka flashes a wide grin at you.
Gridaksma says, He even accepted me.
Gridaksma chortles softly at some secret joke.
Unaka hugs you gingerly, trying not to hurt you.
Elurora looks at Gridaksma, obviously trying not to grin.
Unaka says, He's going to need all of us, and we'll need him.
You slowly say to Unaka, I'll do him proud.
You nod.
Elurora nods at Unaka, obviously agreeing with her views.
Unaka nods to you.
Elurora softly says to you, If there is any help I can offer, please don't hesitate to reach out.
You nod to Elurora.
Elurora smiles at you.
Unaka says, Now I should probably get back.
Elurora says, And I should go feed Dog.
Trajan bows to Unaka.
You shuffle out.