It's time

[Corwin]

Seira sighs, shaking her head. "I don't know if even Zaphkiel could remove it," she admits. "And to be honest, I think you make a good owner for that ability, Hellman. You brought Marianne and Lyris back, even though I wouldn't have let anything bad happen to them, because in the end you think a lot like me in these matters."

Giving him a crooked smile, Seira adds, "How about these roses?" The diamond disappears, and black roses replace it in a bouquet that she hands over to Oberuth. "They symbol new beginnings, and have a nice side effect of keeping your dreams pleasant."

[Anastasia]

"It's my own damned fault for using the Fairest Star. At least this I can blame on my own choices, rather than other things." Oberuth says stoically, expression controlled now. He glances over at Lyris and Marianne, "It was worth it."

"Thank you, Hellman," Marianne rises and bows, "What will you do with that gift?"

Lyris rises and bows as well, before Oberuth says, "The Gods have always held resurrection as a rare gift. I see no reason to change that." Looking down at his hand, "Ever since I saw that death smile in my dreams, ever since Sylian had his say over me, I've seen how magic and power change the world. I don't want a world where I'm a symbol of life restored, and cults and people gather around me for my gift. I care even less for those who would object, from the Inevitables to all those who worship death."

"I'm not enough of a saint to let my friends die, though." Oberuth finishes. His lips twist into a wry smile. "I won't be dragged away to a glowing mountain or an endless forest yet."

[Corwin]

The roses are magically shrunk and pinned to the lapel of Oberuth's shirt, before Seira claps her hands with a smile.

"And now for the fun part! Once more, I thank you for completing the mission I have started so long ago. In that time, I've lost friends and companions to betrayal and duty, to death and retirement. In the end, Creation itself decided I was too much of a pain and saw it fit to restrict me from meddling in mortal affairs. So... for doing what I no longer couldn't, and doing it so well Demedais and Alicia could have no complaints... from the bottom of my heart, thank you, Heroes."

Seira bows before them to show her sincerity and gratitude alike, and even as she does so she extends her divine power to the three. Unlike most divine gifts, this time each of the recipients instinctively know the rewards being offered to them, and Seira lingers until she rises back to give them a choice. That should be a far more precious gift, especially considering what she had just said.

Oberuth is being offered a Con boost to the available maximum, which at his level would be +6, I believe.

Marianne is being offered an alternate form of a tarrasque (the 'ordinary', SRD one), and the ability to switch forms with a swift action. The Destroyer Shape ability would function like the Dragonshape spell, except with no time limit on duration.

Lyris is being offered an alternate form of a ghost (also the 'ordinary' SRD one as depicted in the Ghost template). Similarly to Marianne's offering, it is patterned over Dragonshape. A swift action would switch between forms and there is no limit on duration. Unlike Marianne's ability, Lyris would be able to use any and all abilities of the ghost form in her regular one if she so chooses, as a free action decided at the beginning of every round. This ability would not result in her being detected as Evil or Undead.

[Anastasia]

Sorry, I got wrapped up in Oberuth lining and forgot to react to the roses.

The roses are taken, a sniff, "If they help good dreams, thank you," he says.

Lyris accepts hers after a moment's thought, Marianne considering...and accepting. You feel your gift flow into them, form within them, power nestling deep within.

Oberuth is silent, "Not now. Maybe later," he says at last.

There's some mechanical fiddling Lyris and Marianne would need for their forms, but this is beyond the scope of this as they don't have B6 sheets at this time. There's no 'ordinary' SRD tarrasque, that's replaced wholly with the homebrewed version. I'd have to come up with something there when and if she gets a sheet for this game, but it's not mission critical right now.

[Corwin]

That's fine, I wanted to relay my intentions. As in, there is no need to intimidate gravity into stopping working and there's definitely no (pseudo) dvr0 on offer. Tarrasques are bullshit as is~

"We'll have a proper celebration here later," Seira tells the three, beaming. "I'll bring your friends over from Prime and Aurora, combat missions permitting. In light of that, please enjoy the Cauldron's hospitality! I'd be delighted to host you at the palace, and should you choose to make it your new place of residence, I can only wish you well. After all, those friends I mentioned are always just a portal away."

[Anastasia]

At this Lyris and Marianne go to take advantage of the accommodations. Once gone Oberuth merely says, "Do we have privacy?"

[Corwin]

Seira ensures of it and gives him a nod.

[Anastasia]

"I thought about taking it, just a moment," Oberuth admits, "To take the Fairest Star and try to crush Shar beneath my boot before she could react. It would have helped me do it like an excited child. It was an empty, soulless thought, as I also say the potentials in the world not yet born. It will be a strong world, a world of rugged heroes."

[Corwin]

"I thought of it myself," Seira agrees. "Both would have been good choices, so we're in full agreement over this. Even though my power wasn't enough to track the Fairest Star to its destination, I'll find it soon enough and we'll help shepherd it."

[Anastasia]

At this, Oberuth draws the Second Resort. He offers it to you, blade pointing straight up. "Do you want this back?" The blade gleams in the light, no sign of the blood of its creator left on it. "A sword that's seen so much misery and bloodshed, and baptized in the murdered blood of its creator."

[Corwin]

"It would make a nice weapon, and I'm going to have plenty of avatars," Seira agrees, accepting the sword. "This is something we actually disagree on. This sword is just a tool, and I never felt lesser for relying on the enemy's creations." Tilting her head, she asks, "What was the deal with the Final Resort? It was this vague thing we were told of for when all the original five were brought together, but never actually got to see. Did it reveal itself to you?"

Even as they speak of settling such matters, Seira decides to deliver two messages. One in particular really needs to go out as soon as possible lest she be found in default, and if there's one why hold back?

Ajan, would you mind stopping by the Cauldron? As the ruins disappeared, I presume you are no longer kept imprisoned

The other message is to Kangap and Goldan, saying, I grew up hearing of your legend, and even though seeing you in the final judgement put faces to the names I would still appreciate a proper meeting. If you would like to take me up on it, please visit my home.

[Anastasia]

"No, I know not what happened," Oberuth admits once you take the sword.  "Lost in mystery or time, and I care little as long as it does not darken our doorstep for the worse."

'I approach.' Ajan's voice is in your head, two words saying it all. 'Kangap and Goldan will be later. They have another matter to see to first.'

[Corwin]

Well, that's a bit annoying but she'll just ask Mystra about it later. Maybe she knows!

Seira nods at Oberuth, mentioning, "Ajan seems to be about to visit. I know you've just met, but would you like to meet him in a more casual setting than a dungeon?"

[Anastasia]

Rolling his neck and rubbing the back of it with his hand, "Alright," he says.

[Corwin]

This visitor Seira intends to receive by the lake of lava, just outside her palace. She leaves the details to Vayley, opting to wait for Ajan's arrival there with Oberuth.