The gift of ash

[Anastasia]

It splatters against the wall, bright yellow paint against it. It looks to be a solid barrier.

Cresiel takes 10s.

Meanwhile Cresiel reaches you, "Moore, may I?"

[Nephrite]

"By all means." Moore says. "I know what can go through it, but I figured there was some trick to it, like going around another way. Or maybe just hitting the bell from here with magic."

[Anastasia]

"I suspect one answer is the same answer. When you sink in the platinum and can't get out, let your hand find a friend's hand," Cresiel notes, as he goes to lift you up. "...if I'm wrong, you may wish to brace yourself."

[Nephrite]

"By all means." He says as he will wait to see what happens!

[Anastasia]

Cresiel holds you up and presses you against the wall.

It doesn't give, and after several moments you're pulled back and put down.

[Nephrite]

"Oh, I see what you were thinking." Moore says.

Either way, they can't really spend forever thinking about this, so Moore gestures again and sends a Divine Blast at the wall in front of him.

Not sure if I need a roll for this since I probably can't miss with it anyway.

[Anastasia]

That does it, the wall gone and the paint tumbling to burn away in the platinum.

[Nephrite]

Moore will hop over, and, assuming there's nothing else impeding him, will whack the bell!

[Anastasia]

The bell is rang. "...good work?" The lantern archon says at last. "That wasn't what I expected!"

[Nephrite]

"Do you mind explaining what's supposed to happen?" He asks. "Is there a hole in the wall in the platinum, maybe? I figure there has to be a hole in it somewhere..."

[Anastasia]

"I'm...not supposed to unless you figure it out," The lantern archon says slowly.

Diplo check.

[Nephrite]

"Please?" Moore asks.

Take 10 for 136.

[Anastasia]

"Well...you're supposed to realize you can't do it alone, and when you stand at that final barrier, to ask me to ring it," The archon explains. "That you should strive as far as you can, but if you reach a barrier you can't overcome, that others can support you. But the barrier's supposed to be invincible! It can't be broken!"

[Nephrite]

"Ohh, I see." Moore says with a nod. "I get it, I suppose you did say 'ring the bell by any means.'" Moore adds. "Ah... well, don't worry about the wall, I'll ask them to fix it properly. Please forgive the... ah, mistake."

[Anastasia]

"Oh, don't apologize, I'll just...um....well, I can contact...the person who made this to fix it," he says, "I'm sure it won't be a problem."