>>Previous threads can be found at: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Sorceress%20Quest
>>Character sheet and artifact list can be found at: http://pastebin.com/Fk0iR5bN
>Fate Points: 1
>Signature spells: Summon Elemental, Control Magic, Soulfire
>Location: Carved Fortress, Orcish lands.

The Venerable King and some of his knights lead you and your companions through the Carved Fortress, where you see orcs standing by, worried- women, children, even non-knights. They were standing in some kind of. . . vigil.

"Several days ago, she simply. . fell." The king said. "Her magic. . it's failing her. She's aging."

>>19806757
Hmm, when did we reveal Gareth? Also since both king and queen are the same age maybe the king will start aging soon.

>>19806745
"When, exactly? How many days ago? "
Wanderer gave her it.

>>19806757
"Several days ago? What day exactly? How fast is she aging? Is there any way to slow it so far?"

"When, exactly? How many days ago?"
"Four days ago." He said. "It was early evening."
You'd returned Gareth's face to him only the day before yesterday, so that most likely wasn't the cause.
"How fast is she aging?"
"A day becomes ten years." The king said. He looked to the ground.
"Is there any way to slow it so far?"
"Not that we've found." He said. "We're not. . we're not wizards."
"Since you and her are the same age, will you start aging soon?"
"I don't think so." He said. "I have my magic, but I never use it. She used hers constantly. I'm not sure if that would matter, but it might."

Soon enough, he led you through the hall into a small, simple room. The Venerable Queen lay there, eyes closed, lying in the bed. She was wrinkled and her skin was pale, and dry. Her staff lay in the corner of the room, unused.

>>19806835
Can we try giving her some of our magic?

>>19806835
Investigate.
We have Control Magic, we seem to be good at sensing this shit, see what's happened.

You close your eyes, and put your hands on the queen, sensing for her magic.
What you sense, instead, is a black hole. Draining your magic just by touching it, like some kind of sponge absorbing it like water. Despite that, you recognize what it is- It's the queen's truth-telling spell, dragging energy from her fruitlessly.
"Why would someone keep a spell on while they're asleep?" Ell asked, seeing the same thing you feel.

>>19806866
If we were to silence her would that cancel her spell?

>>19806866
Wow, she really is obsessed with lies.
Can we just use Control Magic to turn the spell off?
I wonder why it's suddenly being so draining.

Explain what you see to the king. Ask him for permission to turn the spell off.

>>19806866
"Something's gone wrong with her Talent. She might have tried to pursue a Truth that simply couldn't be known, at least not through mere magical force. If it isn't brought under control or outright removed, then I don't know what can be done. It's simply going to devour her magic until there is nothing left."

>>19806900
Seconding this. Metamagical fuckery IS one of our specialties, so manipulating her Talent to stop draining her shouldn't be hard.

"It's the spell." You say. "The truth seeing spell. She might have tried to persue a truth that simply couldn't be known, at least not through mere magical force. If it isn't brought under control or outright removed, then I don't know what can be done. It's simply going to devour her magic until there is nothing left." You say.
The king nods. "Then remove it." He says.
You focus, and tear the spell away from her, reducing it into nothing- threads of a spell, if anything.
She trembles, and you feel small trickles of power start regenerating inside of her body.
In her sleep. . . she casts the spell again, without words or somatic components- just raw thoughtpower. You remember reading that it's possible, but extraordinarily difficult.
"What." Ell said.
The spell this time, is different. It isn't a black hole- more like a small drain. Her trickles of power are more than enough to power the spell.

>>19806946
> Her trickles of power are more than enough to power the spell.

Are they enough to regenerate her body as well?

>>19806946
>Reflexively casting detect lies in her sleep
Holy fuck she has trust issues.

Pour a bit of extra power into her to try and get her well enough to wake up.

>>19806946
Would she regenerate better or faster if we brought her to our ship? The flower there might help.

rolled 21 = 21

>>19806946
"Well... I don't know if it will open back up if she gets more power, but it can't hurt to try. If it does, we're no worse off than before, and if it doesn't, then 'tis over with and the Venerable Queen saved and the spell back under control."

Try to resuscitate her with life magic and plain ol' pure magic to replace what she's lost. Try to make sure the truth spell doesn't start sucking more power than trickles for the time being.

>>19806946
Since the elfs now have no problem with exporting galadiels light we should give her some so she can make mana tea.

>>19806946
"Your majesty, it would be wise to talk with her about trust issues she might have, she cast it reflexively again, after I stopped. It isn't as large of a drain as previously, and she should recover somewhat at least. "

"Well, I don't know if it will open back up if she gets more power, but it can't hurt to try. If it does, we're no worse off than before, and if it doesn't, then 'tis over with and the Venerable Queen saved, and the spell back under control." You say, and try to refuel her with magic, to replace what she's lost. . but most of your magic just falls into the ether. You are able to refill her with energy, but it makes you knees shake. Your muscles aren't aching yet, so you still have some amount of power left.
"Your majesty, it would be wise to talk with her about trust issues she might have. she cast it reflexively again, after I stopped it- It isn't as large of a drain as previously, and she should recover somewhat at least." You say. The Venerable King nods, and the queen starts coughing. Her eyes open; they're milky white, and almost blind.
"You're awake!" The king says. "I've been worried."
"What. . what happened?" The queen asked. "Last I knew, I was speaking with that strange, cloaked man. . ."

>>19807041
Gareth. Well,he might have introduced himself as the Wanderer. Don't worry, he's dead.

>>19807041
"Oh, you met Gareth. He lies a lot. Your truth spell almost killed you from the magic drain."

>>19807041
"Oh not again..."

>>19807041
"That handily explains the cause of all this nonsense, Venerable King. His name is Gareth, in case you were wondering."

>>19807041
You attempted to get the truth from a Concept. To me, that sounds quite impossible, and a reason for this.

>>19807041
"You could never really see his face, no matter the light, right? What were you talking about?"

>>19807069
>immortal queen dying
>nonsense
Think better your words next time kid.

"That handily explains the cause of all of this, Venerable King. His name is Gareth, in case you were wondering. You attempted to get the truth from a being without an identity. To me, that sounds quite impossible. Most likely the reason for this."
"Reason for this?" The queen asked. "The reason for what?"
"Your truth spell almost killed you from the magic drain." You say. "You could never really see his face, no matter the light, right? What were you talking about?"
"We were talking about. . . you." The queen said. "And he kept alluding to how you were one of my enemies. Pathetic- I'd seen better manipulation from children. However, he seemed to know about my truth spell, and only asked questions. At least, until I blacked out."

>>19807100
That prick Gareth was involved. It is automatically nonsense because that is what he does; cause nonsense. Sometimes very dire, deadly nonsense, but all nonsense.

>>19807126
"Do you remember the last question he asked?"

"Do you remember the last question he asked?"
"He asked me what I knew of the void queen." She said. "And I responded with 'nothing, what do you know of her?' I was never able to find out if his response was the truth or a lie- He simply answered, and I passed out. I... don't remember what he answered, though."

>>19807183
"Blast. He mentioned her before he died, as well. I find myself quite curious about her, now."

>>19807183
Hm. Gareth worked for her. She's powerful, having a man come concept working for her as a pawn. And dangerous. Very dangerous, emplying someone like him.

"Blast." You say. "He mentioned her before he died, as well. I find myself quite curious about her, now."
"We could do that ritual and ask him." Raziel said.
"Ritual?" The queen asked.
"Gareth is dead. We can bring his spirit to undeath and force him to tell the truth." Raziel said. "We did it once before, and it seemed to work out fine that time."
". . Is that necromancy?" The queen asked.
"Yes." Raziel responded.
"... I have no objections." The queen said, finally, and lay back down in bed. Her legs and arms creaked as she did.

>>19807239
"I'll have to be careful when I speak with him... Venerable Queen, will your youth and energy come back to you with your magical power? You've been affected terribly by the drain, it was like a sinkhole in your very soul. I may have to call someone else before I call Gareth."

Time to release Eidolon of his burden. We'll ask for his third boon that he try to restore the Venerable Queen to normal, and let him go to Keledanis. Of course we'll caution him about being ever at the ready as he goes, but we can't keep him cooped up. It's not right.

>>19807239
On a slightly related topic, I think we should ask Eidolon for our last boon on the last day we can do the ritual. Tell him we now consider ourselves even and let him pass on. I'm not really comfortable to keep him in that statue for the next 100 years.

If people are afraid he will harm us again, just ask for him to never harm us or our friends again.

>>19807266
This dammit. I thought we weren't a monster.

"I'll have to be careful when I speak with him... Venerable Queen, will your youth and energy come back to you with your magical power? You've been affected terribly by the drain. It was like a sinkhole in your very soul."
"It. . It won't." she said. "Our magic only stops us from aging- it does not grant us youth. I believe I will have to stay like this." She said.

"I may have to call someone else before I call Gareth." you say, and hold up the rabbit statuette.

"Are you certain you want to ask him for his third boon?" Raziel asked.

> [] Yes; Restore the queen
> [] No
> [] Obligatory write-in

>>19807308
"I think it would be incredibly cruel to keep him around. Don't you?"

Btw. shouldn't Mar be able to help her?

>>19807308
Call Eidolon, >>19807239

>>19807308
If he can, yes. If he can't, let him go. Apologize for keeping him around longer, either way.

>>19807308
Ask him about helping the queen first. If we can rejuvinate her without Eidolon I would rather ask him not to bother us and our friends as a third boon.

>>19807308
"I'm positive. Summon Eidolon."

When Eidolon is summoned,

"Eidolon, I'm sorry for trapping and terrifying you. I needed to think, I... Projected my fears upon you, to be completely honest. When Ragnarok was simply annihilated, poof, gone, nonexistant in any way, there was a deep sense of all-pervading dread. I couldn't understand what kind of monster could do such a thing, and I feared for any soul that had any link to me, that they might be snuffed out, too. But you have no such fear, and are wise and powerful, moreso, you are experienced, where I am not. You can handle yourself in that realm beyond ours, and I can't keep you from Keledanis. I'd be just as much a monster as the Void Queen to keep you trapped out of some desire to 'protect' your immortal soul. For my third boon, I ask that you use your skills in magic to restore the Venerable Queen's youth. Goodbye, Eidolon, and give Keledanis my regards. Please be careful out there."

>>19807308
Yes >>19807266

>>19807340
Woops, sorry, phone shat itself

rolled 32 = 32

Make her young without help of eidlon you guys forgot who we are?

>>19807379
I don't think "terrifying" is quite the right word. Other wise it's good.

rolled 39 = 39

>>19807415
With that roll? Yes.

rolled 19 = 19

>>19807417
Thats not how we can remember

>>19807416
Wouldn't you be terrified at the prospect of a century of loneliness, trapped in a silly rabbit statuette? Especially being trapped out of a fascist desire to protect you? Do remember C.S. Lewis's wise words on this very subject.

"Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience."

"Mar, can you help her?"
"I can heal wounds, but I can't make someone younger." Marigold said. "If it's even possible, I need more training."

"I think it would be incredibly cruel to keep him around. Don't you?"
Raziel bit her lip, and didn't respond. "Because the compact is still active, I just need to summon him. . " she said, and closed her eyes. She whispered a spell, and eidolon's spectre appeared.
"What do you want from me?" He asked. He was angry, but not as angry as he'd been last time.
"Can you help the Venerable Queen return to normal?" You ask.
He sniffed, and looked her up and down.
"Yes, I can. Not completely, but I can make things as if she had never aged. If this happens again, I won't be able to, but I can."

"Eidolon, I'm sorry for trapping you. I needed to think, I... Projected my fears upon you, to be completely honest. When Ragnarok was simply annihilated, poof, gone, nonexistant in any way, there was a deep sense of all-pervading dread. I couldn't understand what kind of monster could do such a thing, and I feared for any soul that had any link to me, that they might be snuffed out, too. But you have no such fear, and are wise and powerful, moreso, you are experienced, where I am not. You can handle yourself in that realm beyond ours, and I can't keep you from Keledanis. I'd be just as much a monster as the Void Queen to keep you trapped out of some desire to 'protect' your immortal soul. For my third boon, I ask that you use your skills in magic to restore the Venerable Queen's youth. Goodbye, Eidolon, and give Keledanis my regards. Please be careful out there."
>Continued; field too long

>>19807415
>>19807417
>>19807428
Right, let ask eidlon to help

>>19807415
It seemed like it was just draining our energy ineffectually with the normal drain that the queen deals with constantly. Undoing 4 days of that black hole would take metric shit-tons of energy that I don't think we have. And we need to free Eidolon anyway so we may as well get him to do it.

He gave you a straight look. . . then nodded. "I will. You should do it too. And Ell- Keep practicing- Your talent is stronger than mine."
"What?!" Ell asks.
"Go to that one elven genius girl- Kyvann's kid. Learn from her." He said, and then he turned to the Queen. You feel a strong magic presence of shapeshifting, tinged with necromancy, and then the queen was her younger self.
"The compact is complete." He said, and pointed to the rabbit. "Smash the phylactery."

You hear whispering. Whispers promising... death, doom, devouring your power and your soul alike, if you don't obey. Something... not malicious, not cruel, just a strong, unconquerable Fact. You hardly have a choice in the matter- you smash the rabbit into the ground. It shatters, and Eidolon starts to fade.

>>19807460
Aw, we don't get to keep the pretty rabbit as a keepsake? Couldn't we have released his soul with magic instead of smashing it?

rolled 53 = 53

>>19807480
Well, let's reform it, then. Just as a mundane brick-become-rabbit-statue, no mystical hoodoo about it.

>>19807460
Well that was lovely. Venerable Queen, would you care for some tea?

Also we should introduce her to Kell.

>>19807460
"Well. That's that, then. How do you feel, Venerable Queen?"

>>19807492
Probably not the greatest idea, leave it destroyed.

"Well." You say. "that's that, then. How do you feel, Venerable Queen?"
"I still feel drained." She said. "My magic is still weak- but I suspect that will go away over time." She pushes herself up- her legs notably don't creak. "I believe I may have almost died." She said, and bowed to you. "I believe I have you to thank. All of you."
"We should go tell the people that you'll live." The king said. "They've been standing vigil."

>>19807563
"Perhaps a rousing festival is in order, to chase away the dourness of the now-ended vigil?"

>>19807563
It was no trouble at all Venerable Queen. I'm just glad that you're doing better. Have you met Kell?

"Perhaps a rousing festival is in order." You say.
"Perhaps." The king said. "But festivals aren't good for our young. Too much for them to see and do- it makes them lose control. Instead, we will start a tournament."
"And a carving." the queen said. "This needs to be carved- by me and my brother, personally."
"It was no trouble at all, Venerable Queen. I'm just glad that you're doing better. Have you met Kell?"
"Kell?" She asked. "I must admit, I know little of your companions."
You drag Kell out of Grayson's saddlebag.

The troll graws at her, twists out of your grip, and then hugs her legs.
The queen went silent for a moment. . and then giggled. It was rather unlike her.
"This is the one that's supposed to rally all trolls from our forests?" She asked, smiling brightly. "I suspect he'll get to do it when he's much larger."

>>19807653
Yes, I don't think he's quite ready yet.

>>19807653
I'm sorry but it might take a bit. I don't want to try and have him convince the trolls when he's still this young.

But isn't he absolutely adorable.

>>19807653
"Believe me, I tried to make him grow faster. But he just ate up the magic. He's downright voracious. I'm not certain what he is, compared to normal trolls. He was made out of the cuttings of an ancient troll, one of three I met employed by the Hobgoblins, though it was only a cutting speaking relatively. It was about the size of a small boulder made of bark and vines. Speaking of the Hob, did you happen to hear about the treaties, and the peace in the south? Oh, I have so much to tell you! It's been far too long since we've seen one another."

Fill her in on everything. Our adventures so far, The Game, the advances of our efforts for a coalition, the formal founding of New Arcturus that will come soon, etcetera.

>>19807725
We should let them tell the rest of the orcs to stop standing around mourning before we get into proper chat. It's not nice to keep them waiting.

"Yes, I don't think he's quite ready yet." you say. "But isn't he absolutely adorable?"
She picks him up, and his arms reach for her, not long enough to actually grab her.
"You seem to be bringing him up right." She said. "And yes, he is." She said, and hugged the troll. "Brother, can you go tell everyone that they can call the vigil complete?"
The venerable king nods, and leaves the room.

"Believe me, I tried to make him grow faster." you say. "But he just ate up the magic. He's downright voracious. I'm not certain what he is, compared to normal trolls. He was made out of the cuttings of an ancient troll, one of three I met employed by the Hobgoblins, though it was only a cutting speaking relatively. It was about the size of a small boulder made of bark and vines. Speaking of the Hob, did you happen to hear about the treaties, and the peace in the south? Oh, I have so much to tell you! It's been far too long since we've seen one another."

You end up going on a long tangent, explaining everything- the game, the hobgoblins, the coalition. . .and New Arcturus.

"You mean to say. . that in the short few weeks since you were last here, you. . ended a five hundred year long game, cleared up a blight upon the warped lands, closed the portal from demons, and now you're overseeing the creation of an entirely new nation, where people of every race can live."

You nod.

She puts her hand on her chin, thinking for a moment.
"I will support you." She said, and motioned toward Raziel. "You make friends of the coven, you tame trolls, and you defeat beings who are little more than concepts. If anyone can change the world, it is you."

>>19807653
We should inform them of Azariel's death, if we haven't yet.

>>19807820
Suppose we just did

>>19807818
Yeah, protagonist power!

>>19807818
I've been a very busy person. There have been things that needed fixing so I did so.

So how do tournaments usually work here?

>>19807818
"Well, I certainly try. The Warped Land still needs a whole lot of clearing- there's undoubtedly a teensy bit of astral fire left, the place is one giant mess of Ogrish ruins, and then there's the mutants which need curing or exterminating- but New Arcturus is well on its way. There's still work to do on other continents, as I do have to go East and meet that Tyr fellow who leads the Dwarves, and then there's apparently Ogres to the West, and who knows what they're like after a humbling miniature apocalypse and a few hundred years. Hopefully, more amiable than the ones from our continent."

"I've been a very busy person." you say. "There have been things that needed fixing, so I did so. How do tournaments usually work here?"
"Our knights- our greatest, the ones with the most willpower and control, fight duels. But that's not what the tournament is completely. It's a celebration, in a way, of surpassing our nature. We have some people produce poetry, make crafts, art. . .It's rather dour, compared to human celebrations, and lasts several weeks, but it's how we celebrate." She said, and stood. "You're welcome to watch, but it will take several days to get the news out."

>>19807924
"I'll be sure to return in time, but there's still much to do. Until the next time, Venerable Queen!"

Time to return to the Jormungandr and call on Gareth, and tie up any loose ends he's left with his damned mischief.

>>19807924
It sounds like it could be interesting. And I haven't had an actual break since I came here. The recovery process of New Arcturus is currently underway and I won't speed it up by fussing over it.

>>19807955
Oh yeah that fucker. Let's do this.

>>19807924
Can non-orcs take part? Are there fantastic prizes to be won?

>>19807955
We can't do that until night, the ritual needs the stars to be visible.

>>19807974
>We can't do that until night, the ritual needs the stars to be visible.

In that case, we need to research orcish cuisine. Especially the local teas.

"I'll be sure to return in time, but there's still so much to do." You say. "Until the next time, Venerable Queen."
"And you too, your majesty." She said.

You and your companions go back up to the Jormungandr. Ell seems awfully quiet on the walk. When you get there, the three kalak who had stayed behind are standing there, belongings in hand- Kaliel, Dariel, and Neiriel.
"Dariel wanted us to wait before we say farewell." Kaliel said, and shrugged.
"Sadriel is in walking distance from here, and I figured it.. wouldn't be best for any non-kalak to meet him." Neiriel said. "Azariel made him swear not to harm his kin, but Sadriel likely won't offer you or your companions the same courtesy."

>>19808021
"Oh... and if I turned into a Kalak?"

>>19808043
Turn the whole crew into Kalak. Except Kristoph. Kristoph can stay behind.

>>19808021
"I will miss you all. I do hope you'll come visit once things are... set up, in New Arcturus.

>>19808021
"And if I told him I was on friendly chit-chatting terms with Azariel himself?"

>>19808021
You do know I can turn into a Kalak whenever I wish and that I am on rather good terms with Azariel. I don't think he would particularly mind my presence.

rolled 36 = 36

Turn into a Kalak to see them off

I probably could get around that by shapeshifting everyone into Kalak... but I understand... it was nice to meet you all. Kaliel try to learn to understand socializing, it'll do you good. Neiriel I wish you the best with your child I'll be sure to visit you to see him or her I;m sure they'll be beautiful. Dairel I wish you luck in your studies I'm sure you'll be the best.

Hugs for everyone.

>>19808021
"You're already leaving? You can't leave - I wanted to get you parting gifts..."

>>19808098
>Hugs for everyone.

Savour Dariel's fluffiness!

rolled 17 = 17

>>19808098
>roll like that
Allow Daddy Discord show you, kid.

"Oh... and if I turned into a Kalak?"
"He's blind." Neiriel says. "Your form doesn't matter- he'd taste your mind and know you're not someone he'd met before."
"And if you told him I was on friendly terms with Azariel himself?"
"He'd hardly care." She said, and bowed. "Come along, kids."
"I'm not a kid." Kaliel said. "I don't *have* to come with you, you know."
"You want to learn what I know from being a healer in Ursae, don't you? About sicknesses and inherited traits?" Neiriel asked.
". . .Yeah." Kaliel said.
"Then you'd better come along." She said.

"I will miss you all." you say, hugging the three of them in turn. "I do hope you'll come visit once things are... set up, in New Arcturus."
"Well, once Kaliel learns how to fly, we can visit." Neiriel said.
"Bye, Ishelda!" Dariel says.
"Take care of Bob." Kaliel said.
The three of them walk off, Kaliel's velociraptor bulked up and carrying all of her cages and books.

You find yourselves on the Jormungandr again, but it hasn't lifted off yet. Ell has his hand on his chin, and he seems distracted.
"We can start the ritual to interrogate Gareth anytime." Raziel said.

>>19808117
It might be gone after the timeskip. This could be the last chance we have.

>>19808142
Let's talk to Ell first and see what is bugging him so much.

>>19808145
>It won't be- he's five years younger than Kaliel, and Kaliel molted rather early. So he'll still be fluffy.

>>19808142
Ell, what's up? Thinking about what Eidolon said?

>>19808145
>>19808117
Did we manage to store the stuff kaliel has shed?

>>19808142
"You seem distracted, Ell. Ruminating on what Eidolon said, I'm guessing?"

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>>19808161
Yay!

>>19808173
That's... That's kinda creepy, to be honest.

"Ell, what's up? Thinking about what Eidolon said?"
"Yeah." he said. "He tells me that my talent is stronger than his. . and then tells me to learn from Kiyara. I need to decide if I should listen to him or not."

You want to pursue that dream of being more then you are.... I think you should do it. Journey with me for a little while longer though. One more adventure before we say goodbye for a while.

>>19808191
"Forget about listening to him or not. Decide if that's what you want for yourself. There's nothing stopping you from learning to use your talent on your own."

>>19808191
Shrug, "Might not hurt. She does do quite good work."

>>19808191
"I think he meant well. But it's your decision."

>>19808191
It's a good opportunity, she's a lovely person and I think the two of you get along well. Remember it isn't your powers or Talent that make you who you are, it's how you use them. You aren't going to become Eidolon just because you learn to harness your natural abilities.

"Forget about listening to him or not. Decide if that's what you want for yourself. There's nothing stopping you from learning to use your talent on your own."
"Yeah, but. . I want to know your opinion." He said, looking up at you.
"You want to persue that dream of being more than you are... I think you should do it."
"Really?"
You nod. "Journey with me for a little while longer, though. One more adventure, before we say goodbye for a while."
"I will." He said. "You need me to fly the Jormungandr, anyway, don't you?"
You don't mention that with your signature spell of controlling magic, you can use it just as well as he.
"So." He said, with a grin. His dilemma resolved, he seemed a bit more cheerful. "Where to?"

>>19808245
We did tell Marigold we'd show here the island with the birds, didn't we?

>>19808245
Not sure yet, give me a bit to interrogate the ghost of a man who died because I gave him back his face. He might have some plans still in motion that I would like to fix.

>>19808245
To infinity, and beyond

>>19808245
"That... is an excellent question."

Guys, I kinda forgot where we were supposed to head after this.

>>19808245
Is there anywhere else we need to go? Seems like half way through the last thread is a bit late to start a new adventure.

>>19808245
Interrogate Gareth first then let's decide on a course.

>>19808245
"Well, first, we need to call Gareth and see just how much else he's mucked up, and we'll have to fix all of it."

Then, >>19808263 and then maybe we should head to the Crescent Island, there's surely more to find than just a dragon's head and a book.

>>19808276
>You can go see Kyvann and Kiyara, or you can go to the crypt. That's all I really have left on the *must do* list, but it's for the best literary flow if you visit the crypt last.

"Let's go north." You say.
"North?"
You check the map, and circle the island. "Here- I told Marigold I'd show her."
Grayson grinned; he was the only one here- other than you- that had been to the place you're talking about.
"Right." Ell says, and reattunes the compass.

"Oh, Scholar!" Marigold cries, running off of the gangplank, eyes bright. "They're so tiny!" She says, picking up one of the small, flightless birds. It cheeps at her, and she hugs it.

Let's ask Ell what he wants to do, this is his last adventure after all. Unless of course Gareth put in motion the end of the world or something.

rolled 57 = 57

Why we dont go to moon?

>>19808325
Miniature penguins?

>>19808325
As soon as night falls we interrogate Gareth, until then, we play with kell, Bob, and the birds.

And make sure to tease Kristoph about attempting to woo the current High Lady Cerulean.

>>19808325
Frollick with the birds for a bit without a care in the world before we take off for either the Crescent Island or the Fey lands, whichever is closer, and talk with Gareth along the way.

>>19808375
Not in front of Raz, that's just rude.

>>19808384
Dude it's teasing, I bet she'd join in.

>>19808363
>Closer to a Kiwi or a miniature moa.

You spend the rest of the day watching Marigold get attacked by the birds- for whatever reason, they seem to really like her.
"This place is strange." Gehenna said. "It's much too warm for being this far north, and there are only two types of living things here. The flowers, and the birds."
Raziel shrugged. "This looks like one of those mysteries- something to do with the very nature of magic. It's probably best to ignore it."
"What are with those birds, though?" Kristoph asked. "They just keep climbing on Marigold."
Marigold was lying back in the field of flowers, giggling, as the birds swarmed her.
"Hey, Kristoph." You say, a mischievous look in your eye. "I talked to the high lady Cerulean. Heard a few stories."
"Stories? What kind of stories?"
You grin.

Soon enough, after you and Raziel relentlessly tease Kristoph for an hour, the sun started to go down, and Marigold came back, two birds in her hands. She set them down, and climbed aboard, covered in downy feathers.
"That was fun." She said. "But tiring. Thank you for showing me this place."
"Ell, let's go to The Weave next." you say, and he nods, putting his palm on the activation crystal. Behind you, Raziel and Gehenna were setting up the ritual circle- it seems that they have the same idea you did.

Time to interrogate Gareth.

>>19808375
>>19808384
Aww crap, Exa is gonna turn this into us comforting Raz about her femininity.

>>19808465
Give Gareth's glowy-eyed skull a light 'bap' before it goes in the circle to punctuate our distaste for his antics.

>>19808471
DON'T GIVE HIM IDEAS!

>>19808465
So many questions to ask. Except we'll ask about the void queen first and then she'll turn up and wipe everyone out of existence. Fucking Void Queens.

The ritual goes underway, and you lightly bop the skull on the head, before sliding it into the center of the circle.

The cloak appears, with a face suspended underneath the hood.

"I have been bound by the Arakoatoa Compact, and must give you three boons. In trade, you must free me after my boons have been given. If either of us break this compact, their souls and lifeblood are forfeit, and the Arakoatoa will arrive. Do you agree to this compact, Ishelda, Queen of Arcturus?" Gareth's voice said, almost robotically. You couldn't tell what his facial expression was.

>>19808551
I agree to this compact, Gary.

>>19808551
"I agree to the compact. Nice to see you again, Gareth, you damnable ruffian. Do you know how much trouble you've caused me? Even Eidolon didn't spread strife as well as you did. I'm quite cross with you right now, you know."

>>19808551
Yes Gareth, I do. For my first boon you must answer all of my questions truthfully.

"I agree to this compact... Gary."
His expression darkens into anger.
"For my first boon, you must answer all of my questions truthfully."
He glared.
"Ask." He almost spit out.

>Warning! some questions are volatile! Think before asking!

rolled 51 = 51

Of course. Basically the first boon is the same info one we had from Eidolan.

Questions to ask:
What plans has he set in motion that could effect us.
How did he know that the Demons would invade Arcturus
Was he the Rogue in truth or did he just use the name to get to Marigold.


Before we ask about the Void Queen we should guard against scrying... our ship shield should be good enough but just in case I'm rolling for it too.

>>19808604
Do you have any plans, schemes, plots or anything of the sort still running or set to run in case of your death?

>>19808604
Why were you mean to me? What where you trying to achieve?

>>19808574
>>19808551
I just realized that Exa probably named him Gareth because we we called him Gary.

Anyways, agree then start asking about how he became the Wanderer, the woman he was trying to impress, and the Void queen.

>>19808551
I do. Not the question I want to give my first I do...

>>19808604
>Think before asking
Shit, we're doomed.

Also ask why he kidnapped Marigold from our old world.

No matter what guys, save any VQ questions for last.

>>19808628
the woman he was trying to impress
Only if he wants to answer. Aka we ask "would it be alright if I asked you about the girl you were trying to impress?"

>>19808604
Okay. hold off on asking about the Void Queen until we're ABSOLUTELY SURE that we've asked all possible questions.

"Do you have any plans, schemes, plots or anything of the sort still running or set to run in case of your death?"
"No." He responds. He doesn't elaborate- it seems he's going to do this as difficult as possible.
"How did you know that the demons would invade Arcturus?"
"The archdemon came through first. I felt it. The others usually follow."
"Are you the rogue in truth?"
"No." He says.
"So you just used the name to get to Marigold?"
"No. I used the appearance." He said. "Your religious figure was eerily similar to my looks."
"Why were you mean to me? What were you trying to achieve?"
"The entire world." He said.
"Why did you kidnap Marigold from our old world?"
"Her talent." He said. "And her gullibility."

>>19808675
"Why would you try and conquer the world purely for a woman, a woman who destroys people's very souls on a whim, and why did you choose to go about it in so insidious a manner?"

>>19808675
"Would you have followed through on your threat to let the demons back into this world? How?"
We need to make sure it can't happen.

>>19808675
What did he need Marigold's ability for? I don't think it was required for the ankh...

>>19808675
Hey, he didn't answer why he was mean to us!

rolled 41 = 41

What did you want Marigold's talent for?
Why did you want the world?
How did the one who set you up to die get a hold of you or you her?
>>19808695
Ixnay this

>>19808711
Because the world. He's so forthcoming.

>>19808675
How could you travel between worlds?

Why were you such a big jerk to me?

Why did you need Marigold's ability?

What was Vanko?

>>19808695
Hold off on that one for now.

>>19808695
No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no

>>19808695
We're not sure if he was fawning over the Void Queen.

"Would you have followed through on your threat to let the demons back into this world? How?"
"No." He said. "But I could have- simply by opening a portal. The protection on this world only works one way."
"You never answered why you were mean to me!"
"It was fun." He said. "I lost nothing from it, and I could use your aminosity later."
"How could you travel between worlds?"
"Magic." He said.

He grinned. Damnit, hoisted by your own petard.
"Why did you need Marigold's ability?"
"I didn't need it. I needed an unwitting agent in place. High Lord Ursae lost a daughter recently, so Marigold would be a good substitute. She would then be adopted, and become the newest High Lady Ursae. Then I could use her."
"What was Vanko?"
"An illusion." He said. "Used to manipulate you. Just a few words about some random bullshit about sorcery and 'true magic', and you believed me."

>>19808755
... What. He said he needed Marigold's talent and now he says he doesn't. He's contradicting himself.

>>19808755
Vanko was good.

>>19808755
Actually, I thought Vanko had been locked up long enough to go crazy.

But yeah sure, believed.

>>19808755
Was what you said about the demons being immortal true? What else do you know about them?

>>19808755
Elaborate further on the method that you used to travel between worlds.

>>19808773
He didn't need the talent itself, but it would have been more difficult to install her as an agent without something like that which would make her beloved by the people around her.

>>19808755
"I didn't believe you for long. Now, are you sure you don't have any plans left over that I haven't completely ruined yet? Not active ones, but loose ends to tie from after your death. Like what you did to the Venerable Queen. If so, tell me what they are. In detail. No more vague answers, you."

rolled 30 = 30

Tell me everything you know about demons.

"Was what you said about the demons being immortal true?"
"No." He said. "I wanted you to feel foolish and come to Vanko for advice next time."
"What do you know about demons?"
"Very little, as they don't speak. They feed on magic." He said. "The only ones with minds are archdemons, and those are the precursors to an invasion. They can create hellfire, and illusions, but they cannot create illusions of someone's blood relatives."
"Now, are you sure you don't have any plans left over that I haven't completely ruined yet?"
"Positive." He said. "Most of my plans predicated upon myself being alive."
"Elaborate further on the method you used to travel between worlds."
"That is not a question. that is an order. I'm considering that as my second boon. I opened portals with magic, then stepped through. There, elaborated, and my second boon is complete."

He had a shit-eating grin on his face.

>>19808814
>>19808797
You'll notice that these aren't actually questions and he can ignore them.

>>19808846
Damnit you guuuuuys, didn't your DM ever make you deal with an asshole genie before? Because this is basically the same thing.

>>19808846
"You do realize the more boons you burn through the faster the Void Queen gets her hands on you."

ASK him what was the precise methosd through which he opened portals.

>>19808846
Motherfucker.

What do you know about Arcturus's current situation?

What is the specific method you used to open portals?

>>19808846
Welp, we're definitely not using a third boon on this guy.

>>19808846
Smile. Two can play this game. Tell me everything you know about Void Queen.

>>19808846
"What can you tell me about the void queen?"

>>19808893
Erm, let's not.

>>19808893
NO YOU TARD THAT'S OUR THIRD BOON, ARE YOU NOT READING?

>>19808893
Not question. "What do you know of the Void Queen?" would be better.

Better'n mine at >>19808895 too

>>19808888
The third boon will be that he must kill the void queen. If he succeeds then it's probably worth it, if not then she wipes him out of existence which is even better than sealing him.

>>19808846
"You do realize that if I don't ask for the third boon you're stuck in there until I do.

>>19808893
Don't phrase it as an order.

What do you know about the Void Queen?

>>19808909
What do you expect from tripfags?

>>19808846
"Do I have to get the Arakkoatoa to settle whether that was a stated inquiry or a second boon? Because if I must, I will, and we will debate over whether the grammar constitutes a second boon or merely an inquiry over tea. Oh, I'll stand by the Arakkoatoa's judgement, but do you really want to bother him over a single boon? As a sidenote, I'll remind you that once your boons are up the Void Queen is going to be waiting, after you've failed her, and lost all your power..."

"You do realize the more boons you burn through, the faster the Void Queen gets her hands on you."
He grinned.
"I do." He says.
"What was the precise method through which you opened portals?"
"First, I incanted Velidara the Archmage's collary, which allows a translocation spell to be changed into a portal. Then I incant a general translocation spell, with one marker being the location I want the portal to be. Then I used a little charm I learned from an archdemon, and threw the other marker for the destination into another world. Then I pump enough magic into it to allow it to bridge the gap between worlds. Done."

". . What can you tell me about the void queen?"
"I can tell you lots." He said. Then pantomimed zipping up his lips. "Doesn't mean I will, though."
"What do you know about the void queen?"
He simply stared directly at you, and pantomimed his lips zipping up again.
The whispering started up.

"Come, you bastards!" He cried. "Take me!"
He laughed. "Come, steal my soul! I refuse to answer your question! I break the compact!"

rolled 56 = 56

Take his Mind before he is destroyed.

rolled 58 = 58

Ask Ser Bubbles for help as well.

>>19808895
>Asking about the Exact Same question as the Orc Queen before she passed out and almost died
YOU FOOOOOL!!!

>>19808934
Oh cool, we get to meet the Arakoatoa for tea after all.

>>19808934
"You'd have your very soul rended apart by the Arakoatoa, rather than answer me? What's the point, Gareth? You'll be nothing! Nonexistent! Even your soul will be gone, scattered across eternity as less than even motes of your essence!"

>>19808934
"Very well, I rescind that question, and request the Arakoatoa to make a judgement as to whether or not the second "boon" still counts."

>>19808951
Great idea, then they'll probably kill us as well.

"You'd have your very soul rended apart by the Arakoatoa, rather than answer me? What's the point, Gareth? You'll be nothing! Nonexistent! Even your soul will be gone, scattered across eternity as less than even motes of your essence!"
The whispering grew louder.
He looked at you directly, a stare that pierces you.
"I am already nothing." He said, coldly. He looked. . depressed. You reach out with your magic to take his mind. . .but it hits some kind of wall.
"Very well, I rescind that question." You say. The whispering stopped.
"For you see, the moment I died... I failed."

Quick ask for third boon "Make me an ice cream filled sandwich" because that kind of fate is deserved by no one.

rolled 94 = 94

Failed at what?

>>19809044
"You... You failed to win her heart?"

>>19809044
Failed what?

>>19809065
Shut up, you nearly screwed us over the previous time. And we're still asking questions.

>>19809069
This, if whispers start again rescind it again.

"You failed to win her heart, you mean?"
"Heart? She has no heart." He says. "She never did. I failed at giving her one."

>>19809109
"Can I ask what you mean, or would you not answer that?"

>>19809092
If we do that again he'll realise he doesn't have to answer anything because there are no consequences.

>>19809109
What do you mean? Who is she?

>>19809109
"You fell in love with the Void Queen?"

>>19809109
By her are you referring to the Void Queen, or the girl you loved? Or are they one and the same?

rolled 95 = 95

How would you have given her a heart?
And who is she?

>>19809109
"How can she not have a heart? Even Bubbles has a heart, speaking nonliterally, and he's a magically constructed mind in an Elvish bracer. Even the Heart, pardon the pun, has a heart, and the Heart, once an alchemized crystal, is now a rose attached to a troll! Just... How? What do you mean?"

"Can I ask what you mean, or would you not answer that?"
"I wouldn't answer." He said.
"By her, are you referring to-"
"I wouldn't answer." He repeated.

>>19809155
"Then you will definitely fail. Your goals could be mine if I knew more about them and they weren't insane like some of the other people I've met."

rolled 94 = 94

Would you tell me everything you would answer that would be useful to me? If so I ask you to please do so.

>>19809155
She doesn't care about you at all yet you're willing to sacrifice your soul to stop me learning anything about her? Why is she worth so much to you?

>>19809181
Rephrase that a bit, the last bit could be seen as a boon.

Would you tell me everything you would answer that would be useful to me?

If the answer is yes. Then say what do you know that would be of use to me?

rolled 53 = 53

>>19809155
what do you think she wishes for

>>19809155
"Fine, then we request, as our third boon, to tell me everything you know about the Void Queen."

>>19809227
Don't burn that quite yet, there are still questions to ask.

>>19809155
"I see... Very well, Gareth. Your silence says it all, as does Eidolon's testimony, as to what you sought. I must say, your goal was... Nobler than I thought. The means were horrible, and petty, and you've been a colossal git for as long as I've known you. But your cause was anything but. As my third boon, I ask that you stop pursuing her until she 'has a heart.' The fate she no doubt has in store for you is something I wouldn't wish upon anyone. Try not to cause any more chaos in the afterlife, Gareth. Goodbye."

rolled 51 = 51

>>19809212
Probably another thing he won't answer.
>>19809213
Yea I'm not too good at wordplay.

>>Rolling for MAGIC after a string of 90s with nothing attached.

>>19809227
No. He'll just refuse, like he demonstrated moments before.

>>19809227
What? That's the stupidest shit ever. He refused as our first boon so he'll refuse as our third boon. That achieves nothing at all.

rolled 98 = 98

>>19809227
no bad idea

remeber what happen last time we forced a anwser out of a person

>>19809087
You're confusing me with someone else. And that was because I was unaware of reacting question.

>>19809227
Sir. Stop that. It's not going to help to try and make him talk about her. We should just send him on his way. I shamelessly refer to my own post here >>19809239 but if anyone has a better idea as to how to send him off then they should speak up.

>>19809239
This

rolled 15 = 15

>>19809239
seem good

rolled 2 = 2

>>19809239
Won't work, permanent boons aren't allowed.

>>Rolls for MAGIC

>>19809336
Not permanent, only until she gets a heart

"Then you will definitely fail. Your goals could be mine if I knew more about them, and they weren't insane like some of the other people I've met."
"You'll learn my goals eventually. You'll learn who she is. But I won't be the one to tell you. You may have unmasked me, so to speak, but I'm not giving you all of my secrets."
"She doesn't care about you at all, yet you're willing to sacrifice your soul to stop me learning anything about her? Why is she worth so much to you?"
"You may as well ask the world why the way it is." He said. "Or why the dodo-island to the north stays warm all year round, or why your knight's talent manifested, but his sister's didn't. I am incapable of answering that question."

"I see... Very well, Gareth. Your silence says it all, as does Eidolon's testimony, as to what you sought. I must say, your goal was... Nobler than I thought. The means were horrible, and petty, and you've been a colossal git for as long as I've known you. But your cause was anything but. As my third boon, I ask that you stop pursuing her until she 'has a heart.' The fate she no doubt has in store for you is something I wouldn't wish upon anyone. Try not to cause any more chaos in the afterlife, Gareth. Goodbye."

"No." He says. "I refuse."
The whispering started.
"I refuse that boon. I will not grant that to anyone. Hurry up, Arakoatoa. Unmake me."

>>19809336
It could be taken as a mere strong suggestion rather than a constant, or be a wasted boon. We have nothing we want from him in any case; he's admitted that he has no plans in motion anymore or any loose ends to tie and he has no power.

>>19809352
He obviously doesn't want to exist any more, let him go.
Also tell him he's a fool to get back at him for Vanko.

rolled 56 = 56

I don't think we can take back a boon. Goodbye Gareth.

>>Rolling again to preserve him in some way

>>19809352
Fine, how about telling me if she has a golden sword.

rolled 68 = 68

Talk with Arakoatoa using magic

>>19809352
"So. Bloody. STUBBORN. I ask that you just... Just go, Gareth. Shoo. Go on with your afterlife. If you value your freedom so much you won't even take a mere suggestion as a third boon, then fine. That's my third boon. That you go and be free to wander the spiritual plane or be unmade as you see fit. I hope that the next time we meet- if we do- we won't be coming to blows again."

>>19809352
"Fine, just stop messing with other people's lives, you've caused enough problems."

rolled 8 = 8

Oh I know, break his totem, that will free him from the compact.

Guys, he's going to reject any third boon we ask just to be unmade.

>>19809352
You really are a stubborn git. It would have been nice if you just sat down for tea instead of doing all this.

I would rather not destroy you, I would rescind this boon for the moment.

Is there anything about the VQ that you are willing to tell me, and any fate that you would accept other than continuing to pursue her in the afterlife or death?

>>19809413
That's not even a valid boon, they have to be things that can be completed. And the previous boon wasn't a mere suggestion, it was a binding contract like all boons are.

>>19809430
Not necessarily. I mean, we don't know that for certain.

>>19809239
So, you wanted him to reject it, right? That's why you asked something we should all realize he'd refuse?

>>19809352
"Wait, before you go

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?"

"You're a fool." You say.

"Feh, I am." He said. "But we're all fools. I'm a fool, you're a fool..."
"So. bloody. Stubborn. I ask that you just... just go, gareth. Shoo. Go on with your afterlife. If you value your freedom so much that you won't even take a mere suggestion as a third boon, then fine. That's my third boon. That you go and be free to wander the spiritual plane or be unmade as you see fit. I hope that the next time we meet- if we do- we won't be coming to blows again."
"I see." He said, and shrugged. "Very maganimous of you. Because of that, I'll tell you this."
"The Gearworks." He said. "Get the Gearworks before she does. It cannot be scried, even with your power. That is one of it's abilities. But when it reappears. . .you'll know."
"Wait, before you go. What is your favorite color?"
"Color? I've always liked silver."
And then he was gone. The whispering starts up, telling you to break the skull or to face punishment. So you do, stomping on it. The skull crumbles into dust.

>>19809502
"Well... I suppose I'll have to raid some libraries, to prepare for the Gearworks."

rolled 70 = 70

Lets scry for truth about next location of gearworks but not them

>>19809502
"Idiot. I'd never risk my soul for a man, no matter how handsome he is."

>>19809445
And yet this invalid boon just got us a useful warning about the Gearworks.

>>19809465
I was trying to avoid him being automatically unmade, finding whatever boon he'd agree to. Because that's terrible. And he's an ass and keeps defying us.

I don't think he even really wants to be unmade. I think he just wants to annoy the hell out of us for a cheap giggle. Or maybe he wants both.

>>19809502
Give the skull an extra punctuating stomp. "He really was an infuriating git. I did not, however, expect him to be an infuriating git over a pretty girl, of all things. Right, then! How close are we to our destination?"

rolled 87 = 87

>>19809539
Likely extends to it as well. Rather scry everything it won't appear in.

>>19809576
>And yet this invalid boon just got us a useful warning about the Gearworks.
Who cares? It shouldn't have worked. Exabyte picked both of your suggestions for the third boon and they were both fucking terrible. We could have sent him off peacefully with phrasing that actually made sense, at least. I don't know how it ended so well.

"He really was an infuriating git. I did not, however, expect him to be an infuriating git over a pretty girl, of all things." You say. "Idiot. I'd never risk my soul for a man, no matter how handsome he is."
"You can't say that!" Marigold said. "I mean, you can think it, but you're supposed to stay quiet, and just let them think you would."

"How close are we to our destination?" You ask.
"Not far." Ell says. "Just a little while."

Soon enough, you reach the northernmost prism. . And then Ell configures the Jormungandr to take energy from the Weave, setting it far, far above cruising speed.
"Now we'll make some real time." Ell said. "I talked to Kiyara on the rings, and she said she's at the centermost prism. Apparently there's something rather major going on."

>>19809578
Wait, this won't have Neutral End Intellectus Queen right?

>>19809641
Oh boy they're fussing over them flowers
"Oh dear, I hope everything is okay, and that Eidolon didn't start trouble... "

>>19809641
"Something major? Major how? I mean, really, how much of a buzz could Eidolon's spectre just suddenly appearing in the middle of a council meeting, and overriding one of his most major previous commandments cause?"

>>19809641
Marigold, I'm going to end up with a responsibility to an entire kingdom. No matter how much I end liking this hypothetical man, assuming I ever decide to find someone, I can't put him above the good of my kingdom.


I'm guessing the ruckus might be because the ghost of Eidolon showed up and told them to let me have their flowers.

"Oh dear, I hope everything is okay, and that Eidolon didn't start trouble..."

By the time you get to the center prism, it looks... completely abandoned.
"They'll likely be inside the thickest trunk of the prism." Ell said, and led your group to an enormous, massive structure. As you walk in, you see all of the councilors you met at the hobgoblin Wall are there, arms raised. Surrounding the outer walls must be. . . Every elf. Ever, it looks like, although you know that's ridiculous. Likely only the keepers and crafters.

Hardly anyone looks at you or your companions when you walk in- they're all staring at the small group of councilors in the center.
"Judicator Kyvann, you can see our votes as well as we can." Absinad said.
"Yes, I can." Kyvann said. "Thus, Galadriel's Light is no longer a protected resource. It is something beneficial to all peoples, and so we should not keep it to feykind. However, Jadeeris' point is correct- we will still heavily tax the trade of the flowers. I trust no councilors have an objection?"

Nobody responds.

"Then we're done here." He says. The other councilors bow, and they start to file out. Once gone, so do the other elves- although they seem to notice you, now that the event is over.
"Ell! Ishelda!" Kiyara says, waving to you on the way out. "You just got here at the end. That was pretty interesting, wasn't it?"

>>19809806
"Not really, it's exactly what Eidolon said would happen."
We get to be the infuriatingly enigmatic one for once!

>>19809806
"Indeed. Would I be correct in guessing it all started when Eidolon showed up again, a few days ago?"

>>19809806
Yes, it is. I presume I'll have to pay for the ones that I have?

>>19809806
"Bother, did I really miss the entire council meeting? Tell me everything. It was all quite civil at the end, so it seems, but I doubt it started that way. What did Eidolon manifest as, what did he say, and what was the look on Absinad's face?"

>>19809834
They're only taxing trade. We stole them, fair and square.

"Not really. It's exactly what Eidolon said would happen." You say.
". . People keep saying that Eidolon showed up and talked to the councilors, but they deny it." Kiyara said. "But it really happened, didn't it? You brought Eidolon's spectre to life, didn't you?"
"I presume I'll have to pay for the ones that I have?"
"Not at all." She said. "You had them before the tax laws started up."
"Bother, did I miss the entire council meeting? Tell me everything. It was all quite civil at the end, so it seems, but I doubt it started that way."
"No." She said. "It was civil the *entire time*. I've never been so creeped out in my entire life!"

>>19809868
Touché

>>19809900
You're kidding. You're kidding, right?

>>19809900
"Well, Raziel did help, I'll admit."

rolled 26 = 26

I suppose meeting the man you can call the founder of your modern society a bit... humbling

>>Nothing to roll for so I roll for MAGIC!

>>19809900
"Well... It's a long story. It all starts with a golem and a rabbit. Then, it ends with a brick and a skull. And starts back up again with the same brick and a necromantic ritual."

Fill her in on our history with Eidolon.

"You're kidding. You're kidding, right?"
"JADEERIS AGREED WITH DAD." She said, eyes wide. "I'm expecting to wake up any time now."
"Well, Raziel did help, I'll admit. It's a long story." You say.

You spend quite some time filling her in, as you walk across the balconies of the elven capital.
The night breeze is colder than you're used to, and you shiver.
"Hey. Kiyara." Ell says, near the end of your explanation. "Turns out. . . I'm Eidolon's descendant!"

". . what." She responds. Her face has been gazing emptily around the time you started talking about the golem.

"Also, I'm going to have you teach me." He said. "About spellcrystals. I already did some crafter training, but I want to learn how you do things."

"... Okay." she said, still somewhat out of it.

>>19810022
"I suppose it is all a bit much to take in at once."

>>19810022
By the way Kiyara, you and Ell should feel free to visit the kingdom I'm building out of the wastelands, which I am cleansing, we can have a tea party.

>>19810022
'Kiyara, are you actually listening to me right now? I don't think you're taking much of this in."

"I suppose it is all a bit much to take in at once."
"You're telling me that Eidolon was a player in some fancy dancy game with three immortal demigods! And then you killed him with a brick! How could that *not* be a bit much to take in?"
She sighed, and shook her head.
"But yeah. . that is a story to tell. But I'd better go talk to dad- He'll want the prism ship ready to carry trading ships about."
"Wait- what about teaching me?" Ell asked.
"Right. You come with." She said, and grabbed his arm. She started to drag him off.
"What about Ishelda? she needs me to fly the Jorm-"
Kiyara interrupted him with a kiss.
"She'll be fine. She can brick it into submission." She said, while he spluttered. "Come on, Ele'merelda'jaridan. I won't wait forever."

She left, and Ell followed.
"You and Kiyara should feel free to visit New Arcturus." you call out to Ell as he leaves. "We can have a tea party!"
He nods, and then they were gone.

>>19810119
Welp, back to the ship, I guess.

Ell still has Bubbles, doesn't he?

>>19810119
>She'll be fine. She can brick it into submission.
Kiyara is the airship expert. We should try out this new method of flying with bricks.

rolled 31 = 31

Call out mentally to Ser Bubbles and Ell. Goodbye. Good luck and I'll see you again.


>>rolling for telepathy... and MAGIC I guess

>>19810119
Well, those two are going to be hooked up by the timeskip.

We should probably say hi to Kyvann before we go.

>>19810156
Aye. Bubbles will be fine, we'll see them again no doubt.

>>19810160
Actually, we should make sure to gather up the remnants of The Brick. We can't re-cast it into its original form, but... Maybe Tyr can with his ceramic-molding abilities. If he can stop laughing his ass off at the fact that we killed Eidolon with a brick.

In fact, let's translocate East and go see Tyr right now. Extend an olive branch, talk about setting up embassies in the future in both our realms, and apologize for telling him to shove the Game up his ass.

>>19810175
Are you forgetting that we have communication rings, Redaeth?

"Good luck!" You call. "I'll see you again."

You walk throughout the balconies, getting slightly lost, but then you run into Kyvann.
"Ishelda!" He says. "I thought I saw the airship here. You got those Galadriel's Light planted quickly, didn't you? They've only been legal for less than an hour, and those flowers must be at least a few weeks old by now." He said, and chuckled.

>>19810203
"Oh, yes. It's not like they were stolen from the supplies of a prism or anything. You'd be amazed at what Marigold can do with plants."

>>19810195
Give up on the brick already!

>>19810203
I have no idea what you could possibly be implying Kyvann, any discrepancies in age are simply because of magic.

So Eidolon showed up, what did he say to convince you people to lighten up about the whole restricted goods thing?

>>19810203
"Ha. Ha ha. Ha. Yes. The answer is, ah... Magic. Hee. Alright, so I might have been using Galadriel's Light just a smidgen longer than it's been technically legal. It's good to see you, Kyvann! How have you been? How did the Council meeting go? What were their faces like when Eidolon manifested before them?"

>>19810203
A gift from Eidolon himself!

>>19810233
NEVER. That shit will be an artifact one of these days! I don't know what The Brick's specialty will be. Perhaps it will have to do with construction and deconstruction. It did deconstruct Eidolon's face rather nicely.

Besides, it will be worth it when we present the weapon that killed Eidolon to the Dwarven court, with a completely straight, if slightly smirking, face.

>>19810248
This. Or "Magic does wonders, doesn't it?"

"Oh, yes. It's not like they were stolen from the supplies of a prism or anything." You say. "You'd be amazed at what Marigold can do with plants."
He chuckled. "No worries, when I wrote that up, I made sure there'd be an.. inverse grandfather clause, I suppose. Anyone who had the flowers before they were legal won't get any repercussions."
"So Eidolon showed up. What did he say to convince you people to lighten up about the whole restricted goods thing?"
"The official stance is that the rumor about Eidolon appearing is false. But what he *did* do was tell everyone that we're idiots, and he made the flowers for everyone, not just feykind."

>>19810282
"Sounds just like what he'd say."

>>19810282
Heh, why did I only end up liking him after I killed him?

rolled 6 = 6

Well he did say he envisioned a world where magic was used so freely the lowest of the low could afford to heal the gravest of injuries. With the Light being able to be spread far and wide his dream is one step closer to becoming true.

>>Nothing but MAGIC ((ignore this if you want))

>>19810282
Yeah, he wanted to turn the world into a magic utopia or something.