Emancipation

[Anastasia]

Is that a move and I just don't get it, Seira?

[Corwin]

When I tried to move Chauntea before I couldn't because the links it had didn't let me. Correct? If so, I want to try every number on that list, one by one, and see which ones can move and which ones can't. I will return each one to their original spot if they can move.

[Anastasia]

Like just getting them to follow your finger and show they'll move?

[Corwin]

Yes

[Anastasia]

All of them move except the following: The High One, Earthmother and the General of Gehenna.

(Connects to 32)
Bridge
1. The High One (Immobile)
Wind
2. Whirlwind Throne
Sky
3. Phoebe
Moon
4. The Adversary
Shadow
5. World Serpent
Mountain
6. Yemimah
Darkness
7. Caim
Fire
8. Martinet
Snow
9. Sasoliel
Moon
10. The Blind
Water
11. (Empty)
Dawn
12. Elyssa
Sun
13. Lathander
Light
14. Calamity
Mountain
15. (Empty)
Claw
16. Solitary Wyrm
Fang
17. (Empty)
Fire
18. Sultan
Eye
19. Demedais
Eye
20. The Watcher
Sword
21. The Pale Mother
Eye
22. Perith
Tome
23. Chariot
Fruit
24. Juiblex
Healing
25. The Queen and the Crone
Steel
26. Khan
Chasm
27. LOSS
Void
28. Ssendam
Scroll
29. Radalos
Wave
30. Padisha
Water
31. Earthmother (Immobile)
Sapphire Light
32. The General of Gehenna (Immobile)
Bridge (Connects to 1)

[Corwin]

I think it's time to try my hand at the dice.

[Anastasia]

No problem, you pretty much had at this point, just had to invest more time. Gimme either and Int check or any check relating to puzzle solving or gaming.

[Corwin]

Int it is:
19:21 <Seira> roll 1d20+18+18+3
19:21 <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+18+18+3 --> [ 1d20=9 ]{48}

You should finish ruling on whether Profession: General applies to stuff like this, btw.
Incidentally, taking ten on that gives me 85.

[Anastasia]

I believe I did, I'll check nagging since the todo is done. Either way moot in this case, since half solved the DC's low.

It takes some time but you sort them. You were on the right track, it just takes some experimentation until it's done. When it is, everything clicks open and the seal is gone, revealing the message beneath.

[Corwin]

Seira reads the message, covering it from Waukeen's eyes with her apology should her friend still be watching.

I'm also curious at what the solved pattern was, in case you have it handy.

[Anastasia]

I can work up one after session if you like. I don't have it prepped, because a lot of the positions are flexible as long as the diagrams between them work out.

The message reads as follows.

'I have obtained ancient lore about a seed. I seek one of these seeds, I shall pay any price to obtain one should it live up to the lore.'

Below it is a slightly off but still recognizable sketch of a divine seed.

[Anastasia]

Secrecy. Very well. That puzzle was mildly amusing, Seira.

[Corwin]

Thank you for the understanding. My relationship with Vlaakith is built on trust, and when she requests something is kept for my eyes only I have to respect that, or there can be no true cooperation.

Seira glances at Amaryl before adding, Would you like to visit soon? Xera will be stopping by as well.

[Anastasia]

Kascha frowns as Amaryl reads.

Dearie, why do you think I came by besides to observe? Is that not a visit?

[Corwin]

I was speaking solely to Waukeen, though I'm obviously fine with Amaryl, Kascha and Oraga reading.