Shadow rondo

[Anastasia]

It isn't.

You see truth. Truth and light. A light that stood against lies, forged in every moment in 666. A strength of meaning that defines you to your core, raw and vital.

Though you did not understand at the time, and could not, you have grown from your victory. You have Competed against 666 and triumphed. Claim what is yours.

[Ebiris]

Alicia reaches in and pulls, drawing that strength to the surface, fortifying herself with the truth. Bitter though it may be for how all of this played out, it's an axiom that the truth is never easy for a reason.

[Anastasia]

You feel it strengthen you, flow into your very essence.

Divine rank rises by one. Congratulations on avoiding a horrible form of character mutilation or death from 666. You came dreadfully close to a bad end. So did Antenora, who also gains the divine rank boost.

[Ebiris]

DvR 6, cool. I'll do all the updating over the weekend.

[Anastasia]

Same with Antenora. Don't want to session interrupt.

Antenora opens her eyes, a new resolve there. She smiles slowly, "To stand against every prayer and hatred of the Abyss means more than I had hoped."

[Ebiris]

"Thank you for your guidance, Zaphkiel," Alicia says, eyes opening and seeing the world anew. "Like I said, our words and actions hold meaning that resonates out and then echoes back.

[Anastasia]

Syala's arms wrap around you as she reaches you in an instant. "Oh Alicia," she laughs, "Well done!" Then she pulls Antenora into the hug and adds, "So did you, Antenora."

Antenora returns it before, "And yet there's still so much to be...ow!"

Syala's nudge stops that right there. "There's so much to be done after we celebrate. What's the point of defending life if we can't enjoy our own?"

[Ebiris]

Marie's expression softens. "Fine, maybe if we celebrate it'll confuse the demons," she says. "But don't forget that invitation from Mystra, Alicia."

"Yes, yes," Alicia says patiently, an arm around Syala to hug her back. "It's a big event, even if the circumstances building to it were complicated."

[Anastasia]

After that Antenora hugs you - soft and gentle. No words are said, but you feel it. The connection between Antenora and yourself, burning bright.

Node update, go check out.

[Ebiris]

Seen it.

Alicia hugs Antenora back. "We've learned a lot from all of this."

[Anastasia]

With that, a night passes in peace.

Anything to do right away or follow up with that?

[Ebiris]

Lets take a look at Colke again to see if Clearsight/See Magic reveal things that were hidden before?

[Anastasia]

Sure thing. Since I'm doing this in one big gulp, go ahead and give me a Wisdom check now.

[Ebiris]

Take 10 for 30.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d20+17 (+7 sacred)
<Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+17 (+7 sacred) --> [ 1d20=8 ]{25}

Colke lies there.

He? She? It seems vague. Unimportant. Colke simply is many and the truth beneath it is revealed. Colke is. Colke endures. Avenger, cleric, warrior, mage, hero, villain. All those and more.

"I...will be..." Colke whispers as Antenora checks Colke over and Syala watches at your side. Empty eyes open to meet your own. "I will...I will be what is true. I will be what is right. The light is so beautiful." Tears run down Colke's face, "You brought me to the light. I remember that you set me before the long path to the light."

Parts of Colke hew away, others intensify. Falsehood fades, truth strengthens. Avenger, cleric, warrior, mage, hero. Champion.

"Do you nee...do you need me?" Colke asks you, softly.