Mechanus Trip

[Anastasia]

Meanwhile, Antenora and Zariel seem lost in conversation - telepathic conversation, not a word uttered aloud. They gesture here and there, as if having a normal discussion.

[Ebiris]

She assumed they'd go elsewhere to talk, but so long as they're not disturbing anyone. "Just let me know," she says to Jessica before vanishing from the scene.

She decides to check in on how her first proxy is doing by monitoring Ebony's situation on Aurora. Though they've scaled back since Lifasa was liberated Sylica still has a commitment there and she'd like to see it's being used appropriately.

[Anastasia]

d100 real quick.

[Ebiris]

[19:59] <@Ebiris> roll 1d100
[19:59] <+Penuche> Ebiris invokes Penuche's magic: < 45 > [d100=45]

[Anastasia]

Ebony is with Hanna at the moment. The two are overlooking soldiers training, in the middle of a quiet conversation.

"...and even then, I worry," Hanna says. "A single ubalukk is bad enough."

"Yes, of course," Ebony replies, hood up as she watches brave soldiers prepare, single man vs man practice fights. "Blood madness is not to be taken lightly."

[Ebiris]

Any knowledge for what an ubalukk is?

[Anastasia]

K:P.

[Ebiris]

[20:35] <@Ebiris> roll 1d20+84 buffed up knowledge check (greater heroism, guidance of the avatar, divine insight)
[20:36] <+Penuche> Ebiris invokes Penuche's magic: < 93 > [d20=9]

[Anastasia]

Ubalukk are a type of obyrith. They are known as fiends of blood madness and destroy the 'sanity of blood'. Injury from one causes part of the victim's blood to become an alien entity, emerging as a head that attempts to devour the creature. Most are also powerful sorcerers specializing in corrupt magic and mind-destroying spells.

They're notable for having a pact with the First Vampire, something you recall from Ebony's Aurora reports.

[Ebiris]

Of course she can wait for Ebony's scheduled reports, but since she's paying attention now... Ebony, how fares the new crusade against the First Vampire?

[Anastasia]

Ebony bows her head and murmurs to Hanna, "A moment, please."

Then in prayer she responds, 'We are beginning, but there are omens of trouble ahead. Ubalukk obiyriths are active and returning in numbers not seen in countless ages. Dark omens are seen and menace looms over us.'

[Ebiris]

That at least suggests Aurora's on the right track. Go with the light of Sylica. Latha can be sent to aid you if the situation is ever vital enough to require her strength.

[Anastasia]

'I understand. Thank you, Saint Alicia.'

[Ebiris]

Alright, so things are stable enough with Ebony. Her other proxy isn't doing anything important. She'll go check in with Strength of Light next and see how things are going with preparing the expedition to Daun.

[Anastasia]

Gimme a d100.