Chronias

[Corwin]

"Since you and Sylvie knew when Alicia reached one, I presume you also know that all the seeds you're talking about haven't been taken yet? In any case, please do go on."

[Anastasia]

"I agree," Zaphkiel says, "The next is at the Ordial Gate in the Astral Plane. I know less of this one, save that no traveler in the Astral Plane can reach it. Originally, the Ordial Gate was meant to be a connection another transitive plane, one we ultimately did not use in favor of the Infinite Stair. The Incarnation of Balance changed it, so that I am not certain how to reach it now, only that it will be one of the hardest seeds to obtain due to this."

[Anastasia]

"Also," Latha speaks up after, "Commander Oberuth would be well suited to aid us to find the seed in the Heart of Dreams, be it our group or another."

[Corwin]

"Makes sense," Seira agrees. "Say, if Balance changed it, couldn't we ask the Arbiter for details? Why not just contact him now?"

[Anastasia]

"Our communications are rare and dangerous," Zaphkiel says, "Were it to me, he would be here with me to explain this."

[Corwin]

She'd really like to know what that means, but Seira decides to hold the question for later and patiently wait for the rest of the list of divine seeds.

[Anastasia]

"Next are ones on the Outer Planes," Zaphkiel continues. "First, the one here," he says, seed in hand. The faintest hint of amusement, "I do not believe this one to be difficult. Next is Bytopia's. It now rests in the Memorial there," he explains, "The sorrows of Bytopia must be faced, and what was lost must be remembered and mourned. The Guardian there takes the form of a gnome. This one will be difficult, as Bytopia itself will resist you."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods.

"I have some questions about these Guardians once you're finished, Lord Zaphkiel." Moore says.

[Anastasia]

"I expect there will be many questions," Zaphkiel agrees, still. Calm even now as he states, "The one that lies within Elysium. It lies buried before the Empyrean Gate.  You must find a way to reach that seed safely and deal with the Arch Angels who protect the Gate. The Guardian of that seed maintains no form, but will intervene if you come close to it. This will be no easy task, though not as difficult as a few others."

"Cresiel can help," It's Latha who speaks up, "He mentioned a name he knows there in passing."

A slight nod, "Next is the Beastlands. I know not where the seed is there, neither myself or my counterpart has found it. We have found traces of it, and we believe it would lie deep within the Beastlands. This will be a matter of investigation, and will likely be one of the last pursued by any side."

"Jessica's duty again," Latha speaks up, "She found the path to one seed. She'll travel and find another if she must."

Here Bastian nods slightly, bowing his head as much as anything. "The roads get lonely. If she knows how to travel, I can help her."

"She would be grateful for your offer," Latha agrees, "But I leave it to the two of you."

"For Arborea, the divine seed lies within the Womb of Arborea, the deepest of the Hidden Layers." Zaphkiel continues, "An ocean there, born of Morwel's tears, forms the core of that place. Deep in the ocean the divine seed rests. The Guardian there takes two forms. He takes the form of one of the leShay, though Morwel knows him and knows it is but an illusion. The other is of a forty nine eyed celestial, who has wings that bear forty nine mouths that speak holy truths. In this he pretends to be a Seraph, though never before Morwel. This seed has three charges. It will not be the hardest, more if you have Morwel's blessing to investigate, and discover a way to protect yourself from joining the cycle of rebirth."

"We know Morwel," Amaryl says, "That part will be easy, or should that not to be, Moore is one of her children." A look to Moore, "Have you met the Queen before?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"I have. I have an open invitation to her library. Emily went with me. I do have a question about another faction, however."

[Nephrite]

"She and I have a good relationship." Moore says with a smile. "She visited Lifasa when it was saved, it's where I actually got my original Dukedom from."

[Anastasia]

"Yes?" Zaphkiel asks, "What is your question?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"What about the Demons? Asmodeus has control of the Devils, but Demons... They're not organized, at war with all of us, and worst of all, not stupid. Some of them have to have noticed something is going on. They might not ally with Shar, but could they be manipulated or directed to interfere with our plans? Having a hoard of them show up at the wrong time..."

[Anastasia]

"Demons are by their nature unpredictable, and far too many desire only destruction," Zaphkiel agrees, "They are unreliable, though Pale Night is an exception."

[Nephrite]

"May I ask why the power of anarchs as well as the Words seem to end up being the same in that... area between here and the Beyond? Also, can we return there if we wish to continue to practice?" Moore asks.