Getting the band together

[Corwin]

"Once you figure out how you want to make an impact, I'll do all I can to help you. I can provide pretty decent support too, not just lead~"

[Anastasia]

"How can I make an impact?" Kascha says aloud, "Someone to worship me...and that sounds so strange," she adds after. "So very strange! Who would serve me like that, Seira?"

Waukeen smiles innocently, "Isn't there a dragon from Aurora that's sweet on you?"

[Corwin]

"That could work," Seira agrees. "But you don't have to worry about that! This is quite literally a case of 'if you represent your goals well, the worshipers will come to you'."

[Anastasia]

"It's not like that with Surru," Kascha turns cherry red, looking away. "He's just..."

Waukeen smiles knowingly, but lets it lie at that.

"So if I do well and get famous, the rest will work itself out, Seira?" Is Kascha's answer.

[Corwin]

"The rest becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy," Seira corrects her.

[Anastasia]

"Then how should..." Kascha trails off, silent.

Now, while Kascha thinks, where were we?

[Corwin]

I was curious on how things were with me on your end during my ascension, and on how I could lay a claim on secrets by copying what Helm did to Kelemvor, except with Shar or Mask.

[Anastasia]

Why, I was pleased when I heard it. We have such hopes and it's such a risk. We never know when Ao will turn one we dare gamble into a nightmare, one who will taunt us for all eternity.

[Corwin]

Have there been others you've sponsored?

[Anastasia]

Yes.

It is not a subject we talk about often, even with ourselves. We have eternity to ruminate on our failures, Seira.

[Corwin]

Do any still exist? I stand for hope, all the way to when faced with impossible odds.

[Anastasia]

I eventually found those who put him to rest.

[Corwin]

It would have been kinder than letting that cursed existence remain for eternity, with no hope of a cure, and Seira nods.

What of seizing power over secrets? Unlike Kelemvor's situation, no one actually likes Shar. And Shar's excesses were the reason behind Helm's power grab as well, so I think my chances might be just as good!

[Anastasia]

The first would be to make secrets a part of yourself. If they are not, then you are wasting your time.

[Corwin]

What's the second stage, with the first one cleared?