C2 Epilogue

After a few months, the party has begun to settle into their new lives. While some of them have begun to establish homes, others have committed to traveling. 
== Summary ==
After the defeat of Progenitus, the world marches on. Teer travels to the Mirage Temple atop the back of Akaros. Akaros has opted to take a somewhat smaller form since the fight against Progenitus. None of the previous trappings of the festivities leading up to the tournament to meet Meyrin are there. Inside, there is no longer the unreality, but a simple spiral stairwell leading to the top. Teer ascends, arriving on the surface of the moon, the field of red flowers surrounding the currently vacant throne of Meyrin. She and another, Yumia, stand at the edge, looking out into space. Meyrin beckons him over and expresses some surprise at his visit. He expresses that he wanted to talk about Ephemera. Meyrin explained that they had mourned her once, and her return had been short-lived. Ephemera was always Needed, spending her time with the mortals, experiencing the world and living. He regrets that he wasn't prepared for her leaving before he did, that he never found out her name. Meyrin tells her that she usually went by Ester. She also tells him that the Council has decided that they are going to take a step back, as most of the disasters that happen were their fault, and they weren't doing much to help anyway. The true gods will be the ones leaving; the Ascendant dragons and Belxari are notable exclusions to the list of those leaving. She explains that most divine magic is powered by the strength of the users' convictions rather than directly offered by the gods, so that magic should continue to function. They bid each other good luck and farewell, then part ways, the garden on the moon fading as they leave. 
Esteem is working on the foundation of his new home. He hears Kiki calling for him as she leads the way to Esteem's property. Esteem the dog emerges from the brush first, followed shortly by Kiki. Sylmore and Azaria appear a short while later, having facilitated Kiki's visit. Sylmore had utilized Esteem heavily immediately after the departure of Progenitus. This had helped Esteem channel some of his fight goods energies. Whether this helped lower them overall is hard to say, but those urges have greatly subsided. Kiki judges Esteem's plans for his house, suggesting that he add a pompom to the top of it. The Burnetts leave Kiki with Esteem so they can continue to the wedding. Kiki proceeds to help Esteem by moving rocks out of the way when the Burnetts leave. 
Kiono is dealing with a customer who wants Fireball, but glitter. She accepts the commission, and is just so filled with regret for the millionth time over opening a shop. As she gets to work making the spell, Kitano arrives to let her know that there is a problem—some cultists in a cave—down south that they need to deal with. She agrees to go with him, happy to take some time to escape her shop. He then asks for a spell of his own, where someone forgets him based on their fear of him, calling it "What the hell were you thinking?" 
Teer and Akaros and Kiono arrive at the wedding. Mostly warforged are in attendance, as are the Burnetts, several other Wolis citizens, and Belxari are there. Xelbari is in charge of catering. The wedding is for Andy and Amber, who have returned from Timeless Space to get married. Amber rides a T-rex down the aisle. At the reception, Teer and Akaros notice two figures at the edge of the reception. One is dressed in a dark cloak, and one is in a formal suit: Lysaro and Ephemera. Kiono Dimension Doors the two over to them. Because of time shenanigans, Lysaro when he was younger, defeated the Progenitus in Timeless Space and freed future Ephemera and Lysaro. As such, they hitched a ride with Andy and Amber. They agree with the decision of the Council and, though no longer Time and Death, have decided to leave for a while as well. Though, perhaps at some point Teer will have the chance to visit. 
Belle and Julia are packed, standing on the Edge of Everything. Aedon arrives and asks if they are ready to go. They then transform into a large, celestial dragon-like creature. They climb on Aedon's back, and they head out into space, to see everything. 
== NPCs ==
=== Introduced ===
* Mercedes Mercury
=== Returning ===
* Meyrin
* Yumia
* Kiki
* Esteem the dog
* Sylmore Burnett
* Azaria Burnett
* Kitano
* Belxari
* Xelbari
* Andy Greene
* Amber Ravenwood
* Lysaro
* Ephemera
* Julia
* Aedon
=== Mentioned ===
* Progenitus