Temporal pixies

[Nephrite]

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[Nephrite]

You also still owe me a writeup of Synic's spells he gave us. : )

[Anastasia]

Yeah, I know. Just had zero energy for DM work lately, focusing on trying to run with the energy I do have.

You recall a new bit of lore - it's said that Orcus at least created the place, though it doesn't mention if he's kept it since that time. He's also responsible for the for the dead hulk that surrounds it - the remnants of dozens of dragon corpses.

[Nephrite]

"Orcus was responsible for the creation of the awful place." Moore says. "What Shar is doing with it is anyone's guess, but it's an opportunity to put a few abominations to rest as well as potentially save someone. I think we go into it thinking it's a trap and have a plan to get out should we need to."

[Anastasia]

"If we can get away," Cresiel says softly, "Last time with Orcus it did not go well."

"We can't stay here afraid," Kaja retorts, "We go."

"We go if we decide to," Sylvie cuts in, "If we decide it's worth the trap and whatever Shar's left for us, and whatever else lies there. A deliberate choice to abstain is not cowardice, but wisdom instead. We don't need to walk up to Shar with a blade already to our throats."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods to everyone.

"Yes, the last time was... an issue, but we've all grown since then." Moore says. A nod to Kaja. "I agree with your sentiment, as well as the wisdom to decide whether we go or not." He says. "But I think this is a good challenge for us to consider - we have a variety of ways and means to mitigate the things there. However, we also have another task to consider - the other three pieces of the Wheel that we've been looking for. We may want to consider pursuing those first, and use the Wheel to get away, should we need to."

[Anastasia]

"How is that quest coming along?" Jetina asks for it, "Have you made any progress on it since we last worked at it?"

[Nephrite]

"I know where all the pieces are." Moore says. "We were a bit busy previously, but I think we can likely find them all now."

[Anastasia]

"Then refresh us," Cresiel agrees, "How far along are we on this?"

Yes, you get to the expo girl here. Have fun.

[Nephrite]

"The piece on Water is in a place called Ereshin Palace. We need the blood of a marid to get in." Moore explains. "I was intending to reach out to Lady Sanzha to see if she was familiar with the location and if she'd be willing to accompany us."

He goes on from there, "The piece on Air is connected to some sort of floating landmass. It's a great molten lake that is surrounded by metal, and on one end is a throne with a head of a cracked lion on it. It apparently has something to do with Valgadda, which is no more." Moore's face bunches up. "I still can't stop doing that, ugh."

"The final piece," Moore says, "Is with Danaxmos. I think we touched on this before - I know where it is, I was given that knowledge, but I was also told that it must not come to harm. That part may be difficult to achieve, but I think we can manage it with the skills we have now."

[Anastasia]

"I say we do the Water one first," Sylvie speaks up, "It seems the most manageable and Sanzha is an advantage."

Jetina listens before, "What about Valgadda, which is no mo-" she catches herself at the end. "That's connected to the Father?"

Cresiel merely is silent throughout that until, "Which is why I favor Air. Let us expunge whatever trace of that remains."

[Nephrite]

"You all remember the amount of investment it took to find the one on Fire." Moore says. "I imagine these will take the same amount. I will contact Lady Sanzha and find out if she's available. Assuming she is, we can go there tomorrow. If she isn't, we'll go to Air first and deal with that." He says. "We'll leave the one on Earth for last, since that one is going to require... finesse, I think."

[Anastasia]

"A lot of it," Sylvie agrees, "We can't make a mistake or Grumbar will come down on us."

[Nephrite]

"We may be able to find a way to avoid a conflict." Moore says. "But we'll worry about that later. We also might be able to use the three pieces we uncover to do something with the last one, so it may be a moot point anyway."

For the time being, he will see if Sanzha is even available!

Lady Sanzha, good day. I have a matter I would like to speak to you about, if you have the time to discuss it.

[Anastasia]

I can spare time. What is it, Moore? It is important?