A Return

[Corwin]

"Here, take a glance at these two concepts for spells," Seira suggests to Donald, manipulating the interface to produce a second circle Radiant Burst and the ninth circle Exalted Fury. "Both are Evocations, so that should fit for your spell. Conjuration occurs far more often, but would probably require larger reworking. Ah, but the important thing is that they're effectively holy spells that allow arcane mages to blast evil!"

She retrieves another spell from her private library, and tosses it towards Elle and the three Visage spells. "My Arcane Thesis. It's not exactly a secret spell, though I wonder whether I want it out there or merely don't mind it heading out into the wild. And hopefully it'll give you some ideas for your own unique spells, too?"

[Anastasia]

Delaying node update one post to give you something to chew on, since this sort of thing is due.

As Elle reads, you receive a prayer.

'Seira, Champion of the Golden Lady,' Mia prays to you, 'Bless this offering. Grant us purity today, for we go hunting Sharrans. We go forth to conquer, to triumph and to drive them into the ground, where the worms will eat them and they will be forgotten memories consigned to ignominy. Grant us all your courage and fires this day, so that not a single Sharran survives."

[Corwin]

'Call my name when it is time, my friend, and I will watch over you,' Seira's voice whispers in Mia's mind in response to that prayer. Such an occasion would suit her new spell's debut.

[Anastasia]

As Seira hears confirmation...

She feels it as Donald works, a sense of connection, a sense of power. It grabs Seira's attention as Donald looks up. "Again?"

Node update. Notably, I'll work out the sanctified fire touch spell tonight so that reward is briefly punted.

[Corwin]

"You should stop underestimating me by now~" Seira returns in sing-song, silently promising to keep an eye out for him.

[Anastasia]

Elle looks up as you feel a stirring between you and her as wel, expanding out. "What-" is all she gets out as...

Node update 2. Mythical Cast's bonuses to Spellcraft rise by 5 to +25.

[Corwin]

"My powers are tingling~" Seira cheers. "Elle, I look forward to seeing the spells you come up with. And Donald, promise to show me the first time you smack someone terrible with yours!"

She leaves the simulation running in case either of them needs to run a few tests and reaches out to her closest friends and family, Kascha, Valar and the kids included. 'I have something I would like to discuss,' she relays to them, 'which would take no more than an hour of your time. Please meet me in the library in fifteen minutes.'

For those coming from another plane it would cut things pretty close, so she intends to keep an eye on the Cauldron's entrance and establish shortcuts for them as they arrive.

[Anastasia]

Does that include Emily right now?

[Corwin]

Yes. But to clarify a bit more, this is less 'attend me!' and more 'important extended family counsel, please come'. For Kascha and Valar, I cleared it with you earlier OOC that they can be available. It summons everyone in my node, my kids, Yandrazrt, Valar, Oraga, Na'lith, Lumenbur, Gulpan and the other two elemental commanders (which are all pretty much minor allies).

[Anastasia]

Easy enough with one exception.

'Um,' Emily sends back. 'I'm about to go on a quest with my friends here? We're about to go to a library, maybe in Warrior's Rest or somewhere else.'

[Corwin]

'I'll give Amaryl your regards,' Seira tells her. 'Be sure to congratulate her when you return.'

If Emily can't find an hour's time for a quick visit, things probably advanced enough she's already en route. Thus, Seira decides to make the best of it and start without her.

[Anastasia]

Okay, this is your baby so go ahead and set it up and I'll roll with it.

[Corwin]

The Cauldron actually has more than the one library, but Seira was certain that her closest confidants would understand her request. The hall where she receives them is a circular chamber, its walls lined with bookcases while the middle is a large, open space. The second floor has quiet study rooms in between the bookcases, and those circling the open space have a great view of the room and of the large projection of an old-fashioned clock tickling away in the center. It is on that ground floor that Seira awaits until Valar slips inside, the last of their number.

"Emily is otherwise occupied," she announces, as her magic closes the door behind the priest and her will ensures the chamber is sealed from the outside. "Let's begin. First, you might have realized as much from passing through the Cauldron, but Amaryl has ascended in earnest!"

[Anastasia]

This gets various sorts of applause and cheers as Amaryl smiles and waves.

"Here, here," Donald calls, "Congratulations!"

All of thos eflow like water, Xera in particular coming up and hugging Amaryl.

[Corwin]

"Things are changing all over Creation," Seira continues. "Some of them, by our own hands. From what I hear from those who were there, this is a time of possibilities that did not exist since the beginning of linear time itself!" She grins. "We're not letting this chance pass us by. Myself, Amaryl, Sanzha. We've held power before, but it was limited. Now, Sanzha is ready to follow in Amaryl's footsteps, but I want to ensure she's not the only one. We'll make an attempt at forming our own pantheon right here, at the Cauldron!"