Off to the see the (dragon) wizard! (Jaela)

[Corwin]

"That's the way I like it. You rarely learn anything worthwhile when it's just given to you, you know?"

[Anastasia]

"Except salvation," Strength of Light observes, then shakes his head, "Sorry, a bit of old philosophical debris stuck between my teeth."

[Corwin]

"There's a debate about that," Jaela muses. "How easy salvation should be. Is the desire real if you're in a bad spot and afraid? Would it keep if your situation improves?"

[Anastasia]

"Shouldn't anyone be afraid if they're evil and they know where they're going?" Mirima asks, a hand on her hip.

"There walk many sages and drunks, sometimes both," Strength of Light says with a wry smile. "A debate I have heard many times. I believe repentance is the key. Fear alone is not enough."

[Corwin]

"And yet, it's often the catalyst. The best one, since some form of self-preservation is what often starts you on the path," Jaela points out. "It's just not enough to stay on it all the way."

[Anastasia]

"Yet wholly insufficient by itself," Strength of Light says, "Regardless of theology, the two of you came here for a challenge."

[Corwin]

That's what she just said-- "Yep," she agrees, dipping her head in a nod. "What's on your mind for us?"

[Anastasia]

Yes, it's called changing the subject back to the point. >_>

"Ysgard is not short of challenges, for the realm is best suited to them. Sylica was once one such realm," Strength of Light says, gesturing all about with a sweep of his arm. "This one has been achieved before, but it is not easy. Deep in Ysgard there is a forgotten valley where cold holds no dominion, it is known as the Summersland. It is hot there and the forest is one thick jungle. Deep in this jungle lies a ruin that is the domain of great and powerful beasts, the ruin of Sunhome."

[Corwin]

"Any ties to Lathander?"

[Anastasia]

"Unrelated," Strength of Light says. "Your goal will be to go into the jungle, find Sunhome and retrieve a golden sun medallion as proof of your visit. they are held in various temples throughout the city, most of which are the lairs of powerful beasts."

[Corwin]

Jaela nods slightly. "What level of force is expected? Are the beasts to be preserved if at all possible or not? Will any sapient creatures oppose us? If so, would they be evil?"

[Anastasia]

"It's Ysgard. Kill or be killed," Strength of Light says. "The beasts are animalistic but cunning."

[Corwin]

"Any point in bringing back more than one?" Jaela inquires, as nothing earth-shaking had been revealed.

[Anastasia]

"Pride and ego," Strength of Light says, "Each one shows you overcame several difficult obstacles."

[Corwin]

"Got it." So it's not a component Afina might use to forge a legendary weapon out of. Probably. "We're as ready as we can be without a couple days of dedicated research at Aurora's library. Any final instructions?"