Forever lies ahead

[Anastasia]

"Bitch." Madala says it as half a compliment and half a curse. "Not everyone will come, no matter what we say. There's going to be splinters and defections."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods, "That will be unfortunate. But there's more. For the most part, I don't intend to alter the structure of the Order, but things will still change. You will be expected to integrate and contribute. My goals are no longer aligned with what the Order was founded on, exactly.

I focus on education, research, and exploration. Knowledge will not be hoarded. Anyone can learn... provided they don't endanger others for foolish reasons. Not just magic, either. Skills and general education.

And... the power dynamic will be different. I don't intend to replace anyone personally, but... I will no longer be first among peers. I am Queen here. I am a Goddess. My touch will be light, but it will be unyielding when I exercise it."

[Anastasia]

"I'll tell them and they can make their own decision," Madala shakes her head, "They can obey or defy the divine as they wish."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Mmm... They'll likely want proof as you did. Call out for me when you have them together and I'll bring you all over. As I said, I don't want to draw too much attention to you until you've made your decision."

[Anastasia]

"I will," Madala agrees to that.

Anything else to do here?

[Iron Dragoon]

Nope.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d100 low is good
<Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d100 low is good --> [ 1d100=84 ]{84}

The next day you get a message, a simple sending from Madala. 'Alyssa, there is heavy splintering but a large faction will obey.'

[Iron Dragoon]

Still, bring the leaders. They have a right to be heard in this matter.

[Anastasia]

'I will see what I can do.' Is the answer.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa sends a confirmation and continues on with her work.

[Anastasia]

A mere day later when...

'We're ready, the ones of us who will come and obey are gathered.' Is Madala's sending.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa rolls her eyes and opens the Gate.

[Anastasia]

Thus they come. A great caravan of them. Hundreds as well as beasts of burden and servants, possessions carried along with them. Both by mundane means and with things such as bags of holding and portable holes, down to wagons full of construction materials and salvaged things. Even wagons laden with foodstuffs, crammed with whatever could be fit in there.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa watches, looking for Madala and the other leaders.

[Anastasia]

You see them amid them all, Madala in particular.