Rebirth and redemption

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods.

"Ianvasah, I'm sorry I failed you. I wasn't prepared. I should have recognized the danger after the maze restarted us twice. I'll do my best to honor your life and keep the others safe."

[Anastasia]

Emily stays at your side for this, "I'll make sure Alyssa doesn't join you, too," she insists, "We won't let your sacrifice be in vain."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa smiles softly.

"Let's get to work."

[Anastasia]

Okay, next move then?

[Iron Dragoon]

Item for the one test.

[Anastasia]

You wanted to go to Latha for that, right, or did you have something else in mind?

[Iron Dragoon]

Latha is fine.

[Anastasia]

Any prep for the trip?

[Iron Dragoon]

I mean, just enough money for it. Daily spells, but I have to rebuild spell list since I lost all my meta magic stuff and the ring for slots.

[Anastasia]

Sure, work on that tonight, you shouldn't need spells for this. Emily and the others will cover anything in the meantime

Thus you pass through the Felic Gate into the divine realm of Sylica. Through the green fields and to a great forge surrounded by warm, open fields. Emily leads you along as the sun blazes bright above, a vast, tall mountain that glistens opal blue on the horizon. "In here," Emily says, "I sent word ahead, Latha should have cleared time for us."

Bastian nods, "I'll wait out here," he says, "I've never liked forges."

"Strange thing to dislike," Jarem says as he heads in.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Enjoy your tryst, Bastian."

Alyssa grins and heads in.

[Anastasia]

Bastian gives you a rude gesture as Dolmaya quietly gives you a look but does not comment.

Within the forges Latha awaits. The sun seems centered on her, even with her inside. She is aglow with it as she gets rushed by Emily. "Aunt Latha," she cries, going to her. "It's terrible! Ianvasah..." she trails off.

"I'm so sorry, Emily. Be strong." Latha gently embraces her niece, a kiss to her forehead. "Be strong." Then she looks up, "Alyssa. You have my condolences, and the condolences of Sylica."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Thank you. I invite you to visit Ianvasah's Grove. You'll enjoy it, I think. We're... all trying to sort out our feelings right now, still."

[Anastasia]

Latha parts from Emily and comes to you. "I understand your grief all too well," she confesses. "How can I aid you, Alyssa?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"I was unprepared. In that I didn't do as much as I could have. I'm going to change that. I need an item that will help strengthen my intelligence as much as possible."