The hunt for goldenfire (Afina and Jaela, later Surraruthru too)

[Anastasia]

Who is gating/plane shifting and to where?

[Ebiris]

Jaela can do it, to the sun/volcano or just the House of Nature if that's impossible?

[Iron Dragoon]

OOC: I'll go, but I'm not sure what the purity deal is. I might need to upgrade an item or two.

[Anastasia]

Waiting on Jaela's confirmation, location and spell used.

[Corwin]

Gate. Destination is Elysium, so we could fly up with Arrel. Since we have new members it's probably best to vet them. We can ask if it's okay to teleport to one of the platforms we've been to at the entrance.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d100 ???
<Serith> Kowork roll for Serith < 92 > [d100=92]

A quick dip outside of Aurora takes the party into Elysium. Here perfect fields of green spread out all around you. The sky is an unearthly, perfect blue and a sense of tranquility comes over the party. A sense of belonging, a calling, a need. All is right here and all is as promised.

"Surraruthru, if you've never been here, Elysium is one of the Heavens. It's noted for drawing visitors to it and making them natives of the plane. It's actually similar to how some of the Hells corrupt and trap visitors, but far more benign." Kascha says, "Many mortal visitors have abandoned their plans and stayed here, becoming angels who live here forever."

[Corwin]

"How are we going to do this, Arrel?" Jaela asks as Kascha familiarizes her pet with the plane. "We have more people with us this time, but I've learned to fly a bit faster. How many can you carry comfortably?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"Hmmm... Angel dragons. Seems.. Not entirely fun. If I stay, though, I'll break my contract with Seira. Can't do that."

With that, Surraruthru takes to the air, looping around Arrel, inspecting him curiously.

[Anastasia]

Arrel is Arrel. A golden eagle with draconic features and a sharp gaze - one that may even be called eagle eyed. He's a bit bigger than a warhorse. He follows the faerie dragon's gaze, "A fey dragon?" he asks in draconic, "Your kind is seldom seen in my home, is it normal for your kind to wear jewelry and magic like lesser creatures?"

Mirajane looks around, smiling as she turns her eyes upwards. "I doubt all of us can ride on Arrel."

Quick note: With Iddy's new PC, I forgot to intro Mirajane in that diversion. I'll intro her over the next few posts here.

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru cocks his head a bit at Arrel, but responds in the same language, "I don't know! When I was with my family, we didn't. But when we ran from the devils, they gave me what seemed useful from our hoard. It's a little weird to wear, but it helped keep me safe."

He stops to look down at himself and what he's wearing before turning back to Arrel, "Is it normal for dragons and eagles to have babies? Is wearing clothes stranger than that?"

[Corwin]

Jaela shakes her head. "If we can pause in the sniping for long enough to get to the volcano, let's get going. Just slow down to my speed and we'll all get there together. Kascha, go with Arrel just like last time. Mirajana, take my place there and look after them both. Let's go!"

Waiting for answers would mean more draconic bickering, and so she takes off towards the skies like a glowing, fiery comet!

Base speed of 90ft

[Iron Dragoon]

OOC: I've got a 100 ft fly speed, so I'll just follow along next to who/whatever's carrying Kascha.

[Ebiris]

While Afina may be a fast flyer, pixies just aren't built for high altitude flight. Maybe when she absorbs Air, but for now she hitches a ride on Arrel.

[Anastasia]

Mirajane follows Jaela, just as fast as she ascends higher with Jaela. The air is warm and easy to breathe as you ascend higher, like you're standing in a warm field in summer than ascending into the sky. Arrel travels straight up steadily, leading the way as Kascha holds on tight. Like that you plunge into the clouds, soothingly warm mists. All around are the hazy shapes of angels, glimpsed as you rise up through the cloud cover.

"It's not time for her yet," Mirajane speaks up. A moment later, Afina hears a gentle voice in her mind. 'Come home. You've earned your rest. You deserve to be happy.'

[Corwin]

"What's that?" Jaela asks Mirajane, glancing at her. "Lathander's going to try and recruit Afina again?"