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[Nephrite]

"I wonder if he'd just explain it to us if we asked." Moore muses.

[Anastasia]

If he grants to you is the way.

One does not merely demand or obtain Zaphkiel's power of their own ability.

Not even One.

[Corwin]

Seira snorts at the pun.

So what can you try to teach me? It'll be nice to have a chance to practice it until we finally reach you.

[Anastasia]

For now, only to walk forward.

Come.

I even included a reward, for what aid it may give you before the end.

[Nephrite]

"We'll find a way." Moore says as he starts ahead.

Maybe it has something to do with how he can use Lifasa's support...?

[Corwin]

Nothing to do but come forward, then.

[Anastasia]

Up. Up and up and up and up. At last the top where it ends.

Here a familiar sword, at least to Seira, sits.

Frozen Oath lies atop the last step, as if it was never given away and then broken.

A phantasm of the past.

A gift, enhanced and prepared for all of you. Use it wisely.

It will serve a swordsman well.

[Corwin]

Seira studies the weapon, because Frozen Oath would only have sentimental value to her as it was.

[Nephrite]

"Huh. Any idea what that is?" Moore asks as he goes over to investigate it!

blah blah spellcraft and K:A, 121 and 126.

[Anastasia]

Frozen Oath

This is a longsword+7, icy blast. Each time you deal damage to an enemy in combat with Frozen Oath, you heal 4d8+20 hit points. This healing doubles on a critical hit.

[Corwin]

"My comrade in arms made that sword as we fought an infestation of undead," Seira reminisces. "A group of heroes that inherited it used it in the Hells for a while, until it broke." She snorts, adding, "It seems that I'm not the only one hit with a bit of nostalgia here, Sylvie."

[Anastasia]

I've had the time and power to look back.

Nostalgia is a dull blade that kills by inches, but...

You know this great crusade won't end well for any of us.

[Nephrite]

"Ah." Moore nods. "I think Kaja could use it, though it isn't a scimitar, but since it's something from your past I'm happy to let you keep it with you if you can think of anyone to put it to use."

He looks up and briefly frowns.

Just hold on a little bit longer, Sylvie.

[Corwin]

"Let's agree to disagree. So, three left, I take it? I understand that Alyssa feels she is unable to complete her part at this time, so does that mean you'll stay captive here indefinitely?

[Anastasia]

"A longsword? I've been trained with one as part of learning the ways of the Fifth of the Hebdomad," Cresiel speaks up, "I could use it as well."

"So could Jetina if she needs a sword, but redundant for her," Kaja points out, "I'll pass, it's not a scimitar."