Island raiser

[Iron Dragoon]

"Can you think of anything to tell him to convince him? Do you think he is trustworthy?"

[Anastasia]

"I have no quarrel with him," Io says, "I suggest the simple truth: That you wish to own a demi plane as a way of distancing yourself from the Guild and Shar, as she has shown you malice. Simply do not speak of your greater motives and why."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods.

"If we are able to gain control of one, do you know of any ways to mask it from Shar and Ao?"

[Anastasia]

"Likely not to Shar," Io confesses, "A path of power and wisdom is your goal. Do not seek to provoke Ao, and gather power to resist Shar."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Is there any advice you can give on demi-planes in general? You've travelled far beyond what any other has."

[Anastasia]

"Nurture them. Great power can come from one properly set," Io says, "But they are but planar specks, babes creates that can fade away. Seek to expand it, to grow it. For a demi plane will never become more unless it is absorbed by a greater plane or it becomes a divine realm."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Could one be developed to... Amplify the abilities of One?"

[Anastasia]

"I do not think so, at least not in our power, no more than a divine realm strengthens a deity and serves as their bulwark and fortress," Io says.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods.

"I think that covers it. I can't think of anything else."

[Anastasia]

"Then go forth wisely," Io commands you.

Okay then, next move?

[Iron Dragoon]

Shaudrakul or Moore, whoever responds first.

[Anastasia]

Let me do Moore first, since I don't think he'll be much longer. Please hold.

[Nephrite]

Soon enough, a Sending-style comes in to Alyssa.

'Lady Alyssa, this is Moore of Celestia. At your leisure, please feel free to come to Hope's Landing in Lunia, and I would be happy to discuss matters with you, or I can visit you if you would prefer.'

[Iron Dragoon]

Do I know anything about that place?

[Anastasia]

Which place?