Preparations for round two

[Corwin]

"Sylvie confirmed that she was behind it, but she avoided answering any personal questions and told us to first reach her properly at the end of the trials for the rest," Seira tells Syala apologetically. "Ah, but I did recall something. It's a working theory of mine that Anarch powers work as a discount version of our divine powers where it comes to countering the Beyond. With Moore, it's always possible the Words carry a stronger weight, but there's a chance that both parts boost one another. I did confirm that someone without either ability couldn't form the binding chains you learn to form there."

[Anastasia]

"So you think being an anarch helps?" Syala asks at that, "The similarities between Limbo and Beyond have crossed my mind."

"I'd hope they'd have better taste than that," Antenora adds quietly, "But I concede the point."

[Corwin]

"Yeah, though it's a bit hard to prove. Anarchs don't exactly grow on trees, and I can't bring any I know outside Moore over there to test things."

[Anastasia]

"About that," Syala says, "We came into possession of an artifact that can create anarchs." Syala says it casually, like it's no great thing at all. "It can make virtually anyone an anarch is my understanding of it."

[Corwin]

Seira blinks in surprise, before exclaiming, "That's so convenient! Can we make use of it?"

[Anastasia]

"Of course you can," Syala says, "I think we owed you a favor, or did we already settle that one."

"Does it matter?" Antenora asks, "Though I'm fairly certain the Cauldron owed us a favor. We'll help them regardless."

[Corwin]

"I don't really count those, but I'm with Antenora on how it works for us," Seira cheerfully agrees. "Are you keeping this a secret, or shall I share the information with Moore?"

[Anastasia]

"He'll be told I think, but not yet. Let me talk to Alicia about that," Is Syala's answer.

[Corwin]

"Sure thing," Seira agrees. "Can we give it a try now?"

I'd like to give it a try with Amaryl, and send the rest of my guys over after off-screen. Works?

[Anastasia]

Sure.

The Icon of Sensations is tucked away deep in Sylica, guarded carefully. Syala approaches it and gently taps it's side. It is of a gorgeous woman cast in gold, sensual and atop a jagged mound of pink crystals.

"The statue itself is a form of anarch, according to Baleruk," Syala explains as she stands by it. "It can be directed, but it takes a deft touch. A primitive sort of intelligence rests within - not sapient or even aware, but it has developed one."

[Corwin]

Seira raises an eyebrow as she looks the statue over. "Is its origin what I expect?" she asks, coming up to it. Should she touch it and direct her will? She checks over with her magical sight!

Greater Arcane Sight, knowledges and spellcraft above 100 for relevant info

[Anastasia]

Icon of Sensations

This artifact is the work of a forgotten succubus queen. Exactly what it can do is impossible to tell, for pure, primal chaos is woven into it. It changes when you look, becoming impossible to discern. You are able to figure out the following: It increases the senses and the ability to sense greatly within approximately a half mile, ranging from minor to extreme (+5 to +50) bonuses to Perception and this can be adjusted. This bonus is alluring and addicting, through no magic of its own. Rather, the body and the mind naturally crave this, wanting it more and more.

To change the icon and the range it functions in, an opposed Charisma check is needed. While not intelligent, the icon has a certain sense of self that must be overcome to change it. Changing the icon is a full round action.

There's likely more powers to it as well. Seira's planar and magical lore suggests to her that with something to tame and shape chaos, you could probably learn more.

[Corwin]

"I'm pretty sure I get how it affects the senses, but how do I force the Anarch aspect?" Seira inquires, unwilling to experiment with an artifact belonging to her friends.

[Anastasia]

"It takes guiding it carefully," Syala says, "I'll get you through it."

[Corwin]

"Thank you."