The hoard: always (Surraruthru, 84 days left)

[Anastasia]

"Aye-aye," Elena pops in, waves and pops out.

Any more prep or ready to go?

[Iron Dragoon]

None that I know of.

[Anastasia]

The four of you find Sylvie waiting at the gate. She gives Balyss a look, a long pause. Sylvie frowns, almost starts to open her mouth, but finally just falls in step behind all of you.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Well, I have no idea where the Gates of the Moon are at. Are you able to Plane Shift us there or Gate us there?"

[Anastasia]

"Aurora's gates can handle it," Balyss says, "Just take us there with them."

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru takes everyone to the gates!

[Anastasia]

Through the gate you go, into a grassy meadow. It is night, the stars sparkling in the sky and the full moon shining bright. To the left side and on the horizon, you can see a beach of sorts, a dark ocean lapping against it. Ahead you can see further meadows, the elevation slowly and steadily rising higher and higher up.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Where to?"

[Anastasia]

"Ahead and up," Balyss sits up a bit, pointing. "Walk or fly, just go up and keep fairly close to the ground."

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru begins meandering up, keeping pace with the others.

[Anastasia]

"We'll be heading up towards the moon," Stille says, "I suggest keeping your eyes on it when you can, but never for too long at once."

"Why's that?" Kascha asks, as Sylvie peers up briefly and then continues her pace on.

"Why, Selune offers mysteries that can drive the most ordered mind to madness, should it strike them wrong." Stille says, "The moon is a guardian and protector, but it is still a righteous thing far beyond you or I." He gestures upwards at the moon, "All Selune gives she gives out of kindness, yet do not mistake kindness for being tame."

[Iron Dragoon]

"I doubt between all of us we have much chance of getting lost here. Though I do wonder how her mysteries would react to my chaotic and celestial nature... I suspect Seira would not be happy if I tested it, though."

[Anastasia]

"It's not even a question of that. It's a question of good sense and respect," Stille says, "Selune has aided many times in our quest."

[Iron Dragoon]

"I'm fully aware and thankful for it. But I didn't gain the arcane power I have, or my status as a true dragon, without insatiable curiosity. And more than a bit of greed."

[Anastasia]

"Many have lusted over the power of the moon," Balyss speaks up, "There is even a spell named after that. Yet look to the moon with reverence and awe. Those that do will be rich as a king, while those who look with greed shall face ruin."