More Offensives (Afina and Jaela; 84 days left)

[Corwin]

"Don't want to risk her. Same reason I hadn't suggested Mirajane for this. But if she stays as support and the Master takes the front we can make it work."

[Ebiris]

"We can swap her out for Canderella if you prefer," Afina offers. "She's as good defensively, and her magic's great against devils and fortresses."

[Corwin]

"Thanks." Jaela sighs, looking uncomfortable. "I know they'll be in danger soon enough, but with all the escalation on our missions against the traitors I don't want to have family along if I can help it."

[Anastasia]

Balyss shimmers once more and the light fades, the room returning as Balyss lands. She exhales, "Whew," she says, still faintly glowing with moonlight. "I...woah," she murmurs, "This is different."

[Corwin]

"Cute," Jaela comments, happy with the offered change of subject. "Elena, can you mimic the effect?"

[Ebiris]

"It was easier now?" she asks Balyss as she comes back to them.

[Anastasia]

"Much, and Selune wasn't lying. All my senses, all my body..." Balyss murmurs, "I feel Selune's presence constantly now, watching over me and protecting me. I know the rituals and I know what I have to do for Stille and Adrian. Elena, would you get them to meet me at the cathedral? It's like I always knew it and I forgot it until now."

Sylvie hops up, "You sound awfully sober, and I feel suspiciously sober. I think Selune cheated."

"Selune will do as she sees fit. Would you two like to join me for this?" Balyss asks the two of you.

Balyss now has the proxy template applied to her.

[Ebiris]

"We'd be honoured," Afina agrees, taking to the air once more.

[Corwin]

Jaela follows suit with a smile.

[Anastasia]

You find Adrian and Stille already there. Stille is calm, waiting with a smile, while Adrian asks plainly, "What's going on? I had an overwhelming urge to come here."

Balyss steps forward, "Selune's will. For you, Gaelach's power will be unlocked for the coming battles. Give me the sword."

As Adrian moves to do so, he sends a glance at the two of you, as if questioning.

[Corwin]

"Don't worry, we won't tell your wife," Jaela solemnly promises.

[Ebiris]

"Give her the sword Adrian. You'll get it back," Afina reassures him.

[Anastasia]

"Not remotely what I was worried about," Adrian retorts with a smile, giving Balyss his sword.

Balyss holds it up to her, merely tracing her finger along it. IT begins to shed moonlight, a radiant glow from it. "Gaelach's full power will be Aurora's for this Crusade," she promises. "For the moon is with you."

Gaelach's full powers are manifest now, as if it were always under moonlight.

Gaelach

This sword's origins are lost in the mists of ancient planar times. In the last several eons it has been in the hands of Mistfall, a Shard of Selune. This blade looks to be made of mithral. It is of fine quality but possesses no visible identification marks. There is an invisible symbol engraved on the pommelstone, a symbol from a forgotten language that has been translated to roughly mean silvercloud.

Gaelach functions as a greatsword+4. It strikes as a silvered weapon but does not inflict a -1 penalty to damage. When fighting in moonlight with Gaelach, the bearer gains a +5 bonus to attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, armor class, skill checks and ability checks. In addition a cloud of silvery dust surrounds the bearer. This cloud resembles a silvery glitterdust effect, and indeed it foils invisibility for the bearer. However, these silver motes invariably show the bearer the truth of things around them, stripping away illusion and showing reality. This grants the bearer true seeing within a 30ft radius.

This ring is designed to be used with Gaelach. When worn by the bearer of Gaelach, it increaes the enhancement bonus of the blade by +2. When Gaelach is exposed to moonlight, it causes the bearer to glow with pure moonlight. This radiance is blinding to any who attempt to do the holder of Gaelach harm, granting them total concealment against attacks. This light does not hinder allies or the bearer of Gaelach.

[Corwin]

Jaela grins back at him, saying approvingly, "Now we can glow together!"

[Anastasia]

Adrian takes the blade back and nods, "Thank you. Both of you,"  he says, holding it and glowing, before sheathing it. The glow dulls at that, still there, but barely.

"I must ask," Stille speaks up, "Are you two involved in this or merely bystanders to Balyss?"