To cure rotting earth (Ithea, Moore)

[Anastasia]

The Baleruk question lingers as Ithea, Moore and friends gather. "So," Balyss announces, clapping her gauntleted hands together, "Baleruk."

"Yes, Baleruk," Dana says, as the group gathers in the library, "Motherfucking Baleruk. So are we going to pussy out or are we going to bring the giant fucking dragon like heroes?"

"Princess," Stille banters lightly, "I fear Baleruk's particular proclivities may be more hindrance than help here. Plus his sheer size will require any tunnels we make to be far larger. Unless you'd like to spend days digging tunnels along with the golems?"

Earth (7?) - Ithea, Moore, golems, Balyss, Rosa, Stille, Dana, Baleruk (?) - For reference.

Likewise, I wouldn't mind if y'all claimed an NPC to run in combat here. It would help my overhead greatly.

[Nephrite]

"I think Baleruk is best tasked with being here." Moore says. "We're sending an awful lot of people out on these missions and surely the demons have seen that with their own divination." Moore adds. "Speaking of, before we go anywhere, I think I can find us a few answers on some lingering questions I've had."

I'm pretty sure I can handle Rosa.

[Ebiris]

I can run any golems you bring along! Intelligent ones anyway. The shredstorms only do what people tell them to do so it'd slow things down if I ran them.

[Merc]

"Baleruk would be a powerful force, but as Stille notes, he'd also slow us down. Given that we don't have an exact coordinate, he may be better off left as part of Aurora's defenses. We can take some additional golems for support, I know some aren't too large."

I'd forgotten Crystal also got suggested so she'd be in the group as well. With her and some golems we're probably fine. I hope. Anyway, I can probably run whomever in combat. Balyss and/or Crystal would probably be the easiest.

[Anastasia]

"Pft, what the fuck ever," Dana grumps.

"Now then," Balyss says, "We already know both Earth and Mineral. How are we doing this?"

Okay, Neph has Rosa and Merc has Balyss and Crystal. I'll deal with Dana, Stille and any golem remainder.

[Nephrite]

"Let me ensure that the route I think we should take with Lord Crystalle is the right one." Moore says. "If it is, then we should simply approach him directly and explain the situation. We've obviously impressed him already, so I think he'd be willing to share what information he has. After that it's simply a matter of figuring out how to approach the situation in Earth once we understand it better."

[Merc]

"Go for it. If your divinations say not to, then consider checking if Lady Sunnis is an option. I'd prefer not to go that route when I still have a pending task from her, but she may be able to help regardless."

[Anastasia]

Earth (7) - Ithea, Moore, golems, Balyss, Rosa, Stille, Dana, Crystal, Hope.  - For reference and revised.

"Well then," Lady Rosa says, "Beseech your patron and find out our next course of action."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods and takes a deep breath.

He's casting Commune!

[Anastasia]

A cool wind blows, soothing Moore. The air becomes clear and thinner, as if he were in the mountains. A presence is around him, waiting.

How many questions do you get? Regardless, ask your first question.

[Nephrite]

12

"Will Lord Crystalle of Mineral be truthful and help lead us to stop the evil within Earth?" Moore asks.

[Anastasia]

"Yes."

11/12 left.

[Nephrite]

Moore rubs his chin. He really should've thought of more questions... Oh!

"Will Aurora be safe while we're gone?" He asks.

[Anastasia]

"Unclear." The winds stir at this, blowing stronger.

Erathaol or his agent knows a lot, but even deities of knowledge aren't all knowing. 10/12 left.

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. So it's safer to leave Baleruk after all.

"Do the evil forces we'll face in Earth know we're coming?"