Gold rush

[Anastasia]

Okay, so you just came off a chat with Seira. Doing anything immediately in response to that, Moore?

[Nephrite]

Let's see about setting up a meeting with the Padisha. Last time we did it was a little before we became any sort of real divinity, so I'm not sure what the protocols here are. We can send a nice letter to ask her to meet us if that's still proper decorum.

[Anastasia]

Sure. Going to mention why you want to meet her or anything like that?

[Nephrite]

Yeah, it'd be rude to surprise her about Shar, so we'll basically say 'We wish to speak to you on the subject of Shar and influence she may be trying to make within the elemental planes'

Sylvie and Xandra can come along if they'd like.

[Anastasia]

You receive word you will be granted an audience.

Any prep for this?

[Nephrite]

Nah, we'll just head over.

[Anastasia]

You are escorted in. This is all familiar, you've been here before. You even meet the Padisha amid a great many waterfalls as before, where she sits on an ornate throne of sea green at rest. With a simple gesture of her hand she greets you.

"The Godsrush," she begins, "As if Creation was stalled for so long and now many arise at once. As if a dam has given way to the fury of the river."

[Nephrite]

"The needs of Creation respond to dire circumstances." Moore affirms. "I wish you well in greeting, Maharaja of the Waves." Moore says. "Thank you for taking the time to meet with us again. I am sorry we are meeting to discuss such a distasteful subject as Shar."

[Anastasia]

"Two of Aurora's does not surprise me," The Padisha goes on, "Even if they were not the two I would guess." Her head rests on her hand, as if at a mere, casual rest. "But still better than that devil. Speak then, Moore, what of the currents that brought you here?"

Xandra stays back and ready, and glances at Sylvie. The two share a look and a nod before Sylvie steps forward.

"Don't play dumb," Sylvie says, "No one would ever mistake you a fool so ignorant as to not be aware of Shar's many plans and plots. You know well we are her enemy." Sylvie spreads her arms out, hands open, "Any Sharrans you know about you doubtlessly have under watch, forces ready to arrest them in a moment if a plot or move against you is imminent."

[Nephrite]

"Sylvie." Moore says gently as he turns to her with a smile and then turns back. "She speaks bluntly, but true. We believe Shar is making moves across all the Elemental Planes and we wish to act against her - though we have little to go on besides an assumption at this point."

[Anastasia]

Give me a Sense Motive check before anything else.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for 123.

[Anastasia]

The Padisha smiles slowly before, "Of course you are. But do you lack anything firm at all?"

[Nephrite]

"We've had reports of agents of Shar's in the court of Grumbar." Moore says. "If they were seen there, then I think the likelihood of her agents finding themselves in other courts is higher."

[Anastasia]

"In any court, but this is old news," The Padisha waves her free hand, "So nothing solid then."