Knowledge shall lead the...

[Anastasia]

A smile at that as...

'Seira?' Oberuth sends back once you contact him again.

[Corwin]

Sharrans all smited, or need my help?

Meanwhile, Seira calls Donald and Ranbar over!

[Anastasia]

'It's done. There were more than I expected and it took a bit of effort to set the entire temple aflame.' A pause before Oberuth goes on, 'One Sharran wound in this world is cauterized. Now what is this quest about?'

[Corwin]

Keys to divinity, exactly as you've seen at Io's realm. I think you would be an asset on this quest, and perhaps we could get you some answers about your situation as well while confronting the Guardian.

[Anastasia]

A moment later and you sense Oberuth entering the Cauldron, as if he was already there.

[Corwin]

Interesting! As she dispatches an avatar to guide him over, Seira turns her attention to Donald and Ranbar. She really should set the time aside for this or it'll never get done properly.

[Anastasia]

Donald and Ranbar come as requested, "Yeah?" Donald asks.

[Corwin]

Repeating her earlier trick, Seira reaches into nothingness and pulls out a spellbook and a staff. "I'd like you to two to take it to Emily's friend, Alyssa Songsteel," she tells the pair. "Convey my sympathies for the loss of Ianvasah, and my hopes that this helps Miss Songsteel get back on her feet sooner."

Endless Spellbook of the Tenth Circle

This book is identical to a blessed book, except that it has 5,000 pages. The following spells are already written within it: Body Softening, Celestial Valor, Circle of Spiritual Protection, Create Living Spell, Hellball, Summon Monster X, True Vulnerability, Unseen Needle. Despite the name and theme, spells of any level can be recorded within it.

Overwhelming Offense

This staff allows you to cast powerfully destructive spells to destroy your enemies. It has 38 charges left. You note Velsharoon's sigil is on the staff's tip as well.

Hellball (1 charge)
Queen's Displeasure (1 charge)
Greater Fire Storm (1 charge)
Greater Polar Ray (2 charges)

[Anastasia]

"WE'll see to it," Donald agrees. "Anything else while we're there?"

[Corwin]

"Nothing beyond consoling Emily if she needs it," Seira responds.

Although this is also a good chance to discharge their node goals, so that I'd know what they're interested in pursuing next!

[Anastasia]

That was the plan for at least Donald.

"She needs it," Donald says, "Well, I'll get going. I'm good with Elle now and..."

Light. That connection with Donald again, strong and true.

Node update.

[Corwin]

"Sure thing. And hey, Donald, why not stop by Lathander and ask him for advice on the thing you're wondering about? He could have interesting insights."

She's literally stronger!

[Anastasia]

"Sure, I will," Donald says.

"Ah, Seira?" Ranbar asks after.

[Corwin]

"Yes?"

[Anastasia]

"I'd like some of your time once we return," Is her answer.