Surraruthru and spellhoarding (Surraruthru)

[Anastasia]

What do you have now and what do you know you'll need/expect pricewise?

As you walk back, "Oh, I almost forgot," Kascha turns and sweeps you into a hug, "Thank you for the bracers, Surraruthru! They're lovely!"

[Iron Dragoon]

I have the blood and the dragon heart. I dunno what else I'll need? I guess stuff for drawing out the ritual or spell components for it? It was never really specified outside of the blood and heart.

"I'm glad you like them. I assumed they would give you a bit of versatility in your magic; sacrifice a lower spell in order to control movement. I'm not sure if you have anything for the gloves yet, but I would suggest a wand or rod to grant empowerment or more flexibility. Perhaps some healing or a wand of Duelward? In any case, I'm glad you like them. I'm still getting a handle on this mortal fashion thing. Bubbles has been a help, though a painful one."

[Anastasia]

Should be okay then. We'll assume a flat 5k price for misc components, post the expense in loot. If you're short Kascha'll loan you it, it's no big deal.

"I'm thinking about it," Kascha says, "I'll let you know what I decide."

[Iron Dragoon]

Done. I can cover it.

"... Perhaps you can find a way to store that book I gave you, so you have something to read on hand at all times... What was it.. Silver and Gold? Perhaps you can share it with our resident Gold dragon."

Surraruthru smirks at Kascha.

[Anastasia]

Kascha blushes and laughs, as...

Ready to head to the Cauldron?

[Iron Dragoon]

Yup.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d100 astral random encounter
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 46 > [d100=46]
> roll 1d100 astral random encounter
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 45 > [d100=45]
> roll 1d100 astral random encounter
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 76 > [d100=76]

Okay, trip's uneventful. How are you planning on doing this here? The more details the better.

[Iron Dragoon]

Okay, so I'm not entirely sure how this sorta thing works because that's way more into mechanics than I've ever been, but here's a shot:

I plan to look for a place that's got 1) lots of magical energy. Since this is the seat of power for a dragon deity, I figure the latent power in the place should resonate or whatever with the heart, especially since it's a Red Dragon heart and Seira is/was a Red Dragon; 2) a place that's suitably removed from residences and buildings. Don't want stuff to get knocked over when this happens; 3) a place as close to fire or the volcano as I can.

After meeting those requirements, I plan to draw out the ritual circle? (dunno if that's a thing or not) and try to thread as much of my magic into it as I can, then start the ritual after having Kascha double check stuff.

As for the actual ritual, I figure if I do a three stage compartment/reservoir type deal, with the heart at one end with a channel to meet Gold's blood, then a channel from that to my blood, then thread my magic through the small pool of my blood directly while trying to thread the Ethereal Tapestry to both the heart and Gold's blood, then using that to pull whatever true dragon essence and magic is in the Heart through the tapestry and into myself. Since the tapestry specifically states that it uses both my life force and the life force of whoever/whatever is connected to it, I'm expecting to use that as a path directly to my soul/core of power/whatever D&D uses. I plan to try and use the elemental connection of fire to do this.

On that note, I feel I should use like.. Elemental Body: Fire here to strengthen that connection.

[Anastasia]

Yes, a deity's divine realm is strong enough to suffice.

As for Elemental Body, that's your call.

Anyway, the ritual will involve a lot of Spellcraft and K:A checks, so do bear that in mind. Any further prep before we start this IC?

[Iron Dragoon]

Not really that I can think of. Do you suggest any? I haven't ever messed with the mechanics of this kinda thing.

[Anastasia]

I can't do too much here for impartiality reasons, but I would like to know if anyone besides Kascha is meant to be there for it.

[Iron Dragoon]

Not that I can think of. I considered asking for help from Seira or a fellow follower but I think it's a better to do yourself thing. So from me, no, unless someone gets sent to help.

[Anastasia]

Kascha leads you in the undertunnels of the Cauldron. As you go through them, "Would you prefer a room that's elementally balanced," she asks, "Or a room that tilts towards Fire? Or even a room that tilts towards another?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"Hmm... Is there a room that leans towards Arcane? Pure or raw arcane power? If not, then a balanced room."

[Anastasia]

"A balanced room it is," Kascha says, "All of the Cauldron works with magic and arcane energies, so that goes without saying." You're soon lead to it - a room with one wall of stone, one of lava that sheds no heat, one of boiling water and the last of sheer ice.

"Here we are," Kascha says, "Good luck."