Session 48

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This session was played on January 23, 2018. It lasted six hours, eight minutes.

## Trivia

* This was the 25th combat encounter
* Highest attack roll: 27, Urrak vs Seirixori
* Most attacks hit: 8, Brimeia
* Most damage for one attack: 36, Ryleigh's smite against the dragon, a new record
* Most damage for one turn: 36, Ryleigh, ties a record set in 43.
* Most damage done over the session: 106, Brimeia
* Most damage done by team over one round: 80, the first round this session
* Spells cast: 3, Sleep, Cure Wounds, and Bless
* Most common spell: 1 each
* Most spells cast: 1 each, Ravaphine, Nolanos, Gunnloda
* Most spell damage: n/a
* Most kills this session: Brimeia knocked five other players out. Nobody was killed.
* Most kills all-time: 18, Urrak
* Most healing this session: 10, Nolanos
* Targeted most: 5, Seirixori
* Most attacks dodged: 1 each, Urrak, Ryleigh
* Most damage taken: 62, Seirixori, a new record.

## Transcript

*[*4:58 PM*]* DM*:* @Ravaphine

*[*5:00 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Nolanos!" Rav cries out. "Seir, I know....I know you're mad. But please. I'm sorry." The last bit is said in barely a whisper as Rav casts sleep on Seir.

*[*5:00 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((13))

*[*5:00 PM*]* DM*:* How many hp does Seir have rn?

*[*5:01 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((24))

*[*5:01 PM*]* DM*:* The spell has no effect.

*[*5:01 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav sighs and closes her eyes. "Just...finish this." ((end turn))

*[*5:02 PM*]* DM*:* The dragon gets its fire breath back and this time turns to the one that smacked it last- Urrak. Dex save.

*[*5:02 PM*]* Urrak*:* (...4)

*[*5:03 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak takes 25 fire damage from the concentrated blast, roasting her in her mail, but thanks to being an orc, she's at one hp post-relentless endurance.

*[*5:06 PM*]* DM*:* Harbinger's voice calls out, "Oh, that's gotta burn! Maybe the Ankhegs won't be first out. The Hezrous might be tonight's biggest losers."

*[*5:04 PM*]* DM*:* @Nolanos

*[*5:06 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos casts cure wounds on himself and staggers as far as he can. "Snap out of it Bri!"

*[*5:06 PM*]* DM*:* Ok, that'll prompt potential AOOs from Bri, Rav, and Seir if any of you want to take it. (Also 10 pts healing)(edited)

*[*5:07 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((Seir totally will))

*[*5:08 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((22a, 7dmg))

*[*5:08 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((Rav won't))

*[*5:08 PM*]* Brimeia*:* ((Bri will))

*[*5:09 PM*]* DM*:* Seir grabs hold of Nolanos's leg as he tries to stagger away, and with a STR save of 10, he falls prone. Bri gets hers at advantage (which she had anyway).

*[*5:09 PM*]* DM*:* And he needs to do concentration checks if he survives.

*[*5:10 PM*]* Brimeia*:* ((22 atk, 15 dmg))

*[*5:10 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia spins her maul around and brings it down like she's John Henry... and Nolanos disappears.

*[*5:12 PM*]* DM*:* Rav's Shield of Faith disappears as well.

*[*5:11 PM*]* DM*:* Harbinger: "Wow! And there goes the Hell Hounds. Sorry, folks... better luck next time."

*[*5:11 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak!

*[*5:14 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak falls to one knee as the fire hits her. She struggles to right herself, and when she does she can feel the hot metal of her chain on her skin. Through a hissing breath she says "I told ye...get out of 'ere..." she steadies her breathing (second wind, 9hp) and attacks the dragon with her maul ((17,12))(edited)

*[*5:15 PM*]* DM*:* That'll hit. There's a sickening crunch and the dragon growls as Urrak's maul breaks what might have been a wing bone or a rib.

*[*5:15 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh! (Seir's next)

*[*5:20 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh, enraged that the dragon almost downs Urrak, swings her borrowed axe at it. ((26hit/nat 20, 36 dmg))(edited)

*[*5:20 PM*]* DM*:* The axe comes down and there's a burst of radiant energy as it strikes, cleaving deep into the dragon... who falls.And disappears.

*[*5:23 PM*]* DM*:* Move or bonus?

*[*5:24 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((how many AOO is that? 2?))

*[*5:25 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak and Gunnloda if they choose to take them.

*[*5:25 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((Ryleigh will move away and back the way she came.))

*[*5:26 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((no AOO))

*[*5:27 PM*]* DM*:* Ok. Ryleigh moves away.

*[*5:27 PM*]* DM*:* Seir! (Gunnloda, then Bri)

*[*5:27 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir rolls her eyes at Rav and goes to bite her again. ((12a, 10dmg))

*[*5:28 PM*]* DM*:* That'll hit. Seir leaps up on Rav and sinks her teeth into her throat, but as she goes to jerk her head back, riding Rav's body to the ground, Rav disappears.(edited)

*[*5:40 PM*]* DM*:* Harbinger: "Well, the Ankhegs didn't last long either. Looks like things are starting to get interesting down there."

*[*5:32 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir then takes off towards the room Ryleigh just popped out of. Hesitating when she sees Gunnloda but stares at Urrak instead. ((moving so Bri doesn't get an aoo))

*[*5:38 PM*]* DM*:* Ok. Gunnloda's turn... She's going to take a moment, a deep breath, and cast Bless on Seir, Urrak, and herself since those are the only people she can see. "Make it quick, love."

*[*5:40 PM*]* DM*:* Bri (then Rav)

*[*5:42 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia heads towards the room and swings her maul at Seirixori.

*[*5:42 PM*]* Brimeia*:* ((22 atk, 13 dmg))

*[*5:42 PM*]* DM*:* That'll hit. Seir yelps at the sudden maul in her back.

*[*5:43 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak! (then Ry)

*[*5:47 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak steps backwards and is a bit startled as her back hits the wall. She grips the maul tightly. "Seir...I don't want to hurt ye. I don't want t' hurt either of ye. But I can see that doesn't matter t' ye now. I'm scared nothin' does anymore. Yer angry with me, I get that. But know that I tried t' make amends. Gunnloda...do ye want to be free of this?"(edited)

*[*5:51 PM*]* Urrak*:* She swings her maul, striking Gunnloda in the side ((21, 10)). She drags the maul across the dwarf and smacks Seirixori as well (4dmg)(edited)

*[*5:55 PM*]* DM*:* There's a clatter as the maul collides with Gunnloda's side and she bounces off the wall behind her with a grimace. Her Bless concentration holds with a nat 20 (24).(edited)

*[*5:56 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh! (then Seir)

*[*5:56 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* “Is this not why you're all here?! Are you not entertained! Watching comrades fight and hurt each other.” Ryleigh throws her shield to the ground. “I may have entered this arena but I won't fight my friends. Only I or my god will measure my worth - no one else has that authority, Harbinger.” She drops the axe, eyes flashing in challenge. “No matter the consequences, I won't take a swing against them." She stands defiantly and unwavering in her resolve. “I will not play a part in your tyranny over these people. Do your worst, Harbinger, whatever nightmares the future holds are dreams compared to what’s behind me.”

*[*6:02 PM*]* DM*:* Harbinger's voice rings through the arena. "Bold move, Griffon. We'll see how it plays out."

*[*6:04 PM*]* DM*:* Seir!

*[*6:08 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir bites at Urrak ((11a)) and then takes off, away from everyone. ((and yes fully aware of that aoo))

*[*6:09 PM*]* DM*:* AOO from Urrak or Bri?

*[*6:09 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((oh yes))

*[*6:10 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Enough!" Urrak swings her maul at Seir before she can run ((27, 15+9))(edited)

*[*6:11 PM*]* Brimeia*:* ((14 atk, 11 dmg))

*[*6:12 PM*]* DM*:* The wolf makes to squeeze through the door past Bri, but Urrak's maul comes down hard, knocking her out of wild shape, followed immediately by Bri's maul that crashes into her shoulders. That is 28 total, just enough to knock her out and she disappears.

*[*6:12 PM*]* DM*:* Harbinger: "And another one down. The Owlbears are *out*... sorry Peyton, I know you were really rooting for that one."

*[*6:17 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda is going to look between Urrak and Bri and just drop her hands to her sides.

*[*6:17 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia! (Then Urrak)

*[*6:19 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia is feeling less and less comfortable with this whole thing, with the only remaining combatants being severely wounded or not willing to fight. It's not how a fight should be, but it has to end one way or another, and she isn't willing to find out what happens if they don't do as the creepy magic man says.

*[*6:19 PM*]* Brimeia*:* She steps forward and swings her maul at Urrak.

*[*6:19 PM*]* Brimeia*:* ((22 atk, 14 dmg))

*[*6:21 PM*]* DM*:* The maul crashes into Urrak and she disappears before she hits the ground.

*[*6:24 PM*]* DM*:* Do you want to move or bonus action?

*[*6:25 PM*]* Brimeia*:* ((i'm good i think))

*[*6:26 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh

*[*6:26 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh spits on the ground in disgust and continues to stands there.(edited)

*[*6:32 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda drops her hammer and shield. "Do it."

*[*6:34 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia meets Gunnloda's eyes with a sad look, then nods.

*[*6:34 PM*]* Brimeia*:* She swings her maul and does her best to make it as swift as possible.

*[*6:34 PM*]* Brimeia*:* ((22 atk, 13 dmg))

*[*6:38 PM*]* DM*:* The maul comes down, but thanks to that sturdy dwarf blood, she's still there. She staggers, nearly dropping to one knee, but she looks up at Bri. "Again."

*[*6:38 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh?

*[*6:40 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((continues to stand there, I'd say something snarky but its fine lol))

*[*6:43 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda just stays put. "You can do better than that, dear."

*[*6:45 PM*]* DM*:* Bri

*[*6:45 PM*]* DM*:* Lucky for you, since she's not moving, you auto-hit. It's just a matter of how hard.

*[*6:46 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia's heart really isn't in it anymore, but she wants it over with and she knows there's only one to do that.

*[*6:46 PM*]* Brimeia*:* She swings.

*[*6:46 PM*]* Brimeia*:* ((13atk, 14dmg))

*[*6:47 PM*]* DM*:* The maul connects and Gunnloda disappears.

*[*6:47 PM*]* DM*:* You can move if you like.

*[*6:49 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia sighs and heads over to face Ryleigh.

*[*6:50 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "I should be thankful it's not Gunnloda who stepped out of that room. Now come on, Brimeia - hit me - if you can manage it." Ryleigh quirks an eyebrow in challenge, taking a defensive stance.(edited)

*[*6:55 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia is caught off-guard a moment by Ryleigh's response. When she recovers, she just smirks back with her appreciation at making this at least a little less awkward. With another nod of acknowledgement, she swings.

*[*6:55 PM*]* Brimeia*:* ((20 atk, 13 dmg))

*[*6:57 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh attempts to move away from the attack, but isn't used to not having a shield on her arm and is still stuck by Brimeia's blow. She staggers slightly and smirks up at Brimeia, "I expected you to hit harder than Urrak."

*[*7:01 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia huffs, with a smile to show Ryleigh she's playing along. "Already been there, done that." She takes another swing.

*[*7:01 PM*]* Brimeia*:* ((16 atk, 15 dmg))

*[*7:02 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh manages to anticipate Brimeia's swing and successfully ducks out of the way, "Come on now, I know you can do better than that!"

*[*7:04 PM*]* Brimeia*:* "You know, you seem like you'd be fun to spar with." Brimeia does her best to focus and anticipate Ryleigh's movement before her next swing.

*[*7:05 PM*]* Brimeia*:* ((23 atk, 13 dmg))

*[*7:05 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* There's a ghost of smile on Ryleigh's lips as she falls and disappears.

*[*7:06 PM*]* DM*:* Harbinger: "Well that's... not really a surprise at all, is it? Congratulations, Blink Dog bettors. You can collect your winnings."

## Nolanos

*[*5:13 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos appears in a room, alone. It's comfortable. Your weapons and armor are gone, leaving you in just your clothes. There's an inviting couch and a blank wall opposite it.

*[*5:15 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ".....Please tell me I'm not in the good place.... or the bad place, I guess..." Nolanos mutters to himself, looking around the room for any sign of what might happen next.

*[*5:16 PM*]* DM*:* A man appears, vaguely humanish looking. "First out. That must sting."

*[*5:18 PM*]* DM*:* He's pale skinned with dark hair, very nice-looking clothes and a short, well-trimmed beard.

*[*5:24 PM*]* Nolanos*:* " It does, but I'll live." Nolanos shrugs, still reeling from what the hell just happened. "Who are you, anyway?"

*[*5:31 PM*]* DM*:* He smiles, and puts his hands behind his back. "My name is Chaeta."

*[*5:37 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Chaeta. Ok so what happens now, Chaeta?"

*[*5:41 PM*]* DM*:* He shrugs. "Not much. Tell me... what would you offer for the reward you saw?"

*[*5:46 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos's eyes narrow warily for a moment. "What would you want?"

*[*5:47 PM*]* DM*:* Chaeta smiles. "That is a question, isn't it? Perhaps a favor to be called in at a time of my choosing? Perhaps the answer to a question I have."

*[*5:56 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "I... I don't know what to even think right now. "

*[*6:00 PM*]* DM*:* Chaeta's head turns slightly, like his attention was caught by something else. "Interesting." He waves his hand and the blank wall shows Ryleigh as she throws her weapons down.

*[*6:03 PM*]* DM*:* "You know this one?"

*[*6:06 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos nods. "I do..."

*[*6:07 PM*]* DM*:* Chaeta: "Friend of yours?"

*[*6:18 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "It's complicated, but... yeah."

*[*6:19 PM*]* DM*:* "Complicated?" The image splits to show Seirixori being taken out of the game. "Hmm..."

*[*6:22 PM*]* DM*:* "The elf asked to see you. She was eliminated immediately after you. If you'd like I can send you on your way... unless you're still interested in the reward."

*[*6:29 PM*]* Nolanos*:* At the mention of Ravaphine, Nolanos suddenly feels a tug on his heart and his eyes get a little misty. "Please. Um, please let me see her."

*[*6:30 PM*]* DM*:* He waves his hand and the image changes to a room that looks just like this one with Rav speaking to someone that looks just like Chaeta. "Once she leaves, you can be reunited."

*[*6:40 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "I... thanks. I'm not going to lie, the prize is.... tempting. If our paths had crossed a year ago, I might have done anything to get it. But like I said... I'll live."

*[*6:48 PM*]* DM*:* He suddenly frowns. "Actually... I do have one question for you. If you have an answer, perhaps I'll reward you anyway."

*[*6:51 PM*]* DM*:* He waves his hand and you see a still image of Gunnloda's face appear to the side of Ryleigh and Brimeia's faceoff. "This dwarf. What's special about her?"

*[*6:53 PM*]* Nolanos*:* His brow furrows in confusion. "What do you mean?"

*[*6:54 PM*]* DM*:* He chuckles. "If I knew, I wouldn't have to ask. There's something *different* about her."

*[*7:04 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Somehow, I have a feeling you're not interested in knowing she's an amazing chef or a genuinely good person, which means whatever it is, I probably don't know about it." He shrugs, "I'm not informed about a lot of things."

*[*7:05 PM*]* DM*:* "Pity." You're suddenly back in the prep room where you got ready for the fight, with the chest full of items waiting for you.

*[*7:10 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Finally alone, Nolanos slumps over and wipes away the tears that appear in his eyes. He just sits in the corner, away from the chest of his things, and tries to be as small as possible.

## Ravaphine

*[*5:32 PM*]* DM*:* You reappear in a room, alone. It's comfortable. Your weapons and armor are gone, leaving you in just your clothes. There's an inviting couch and a blank wall opposite it.

*[*5:33 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((Can I see the fight?))(edited)

*[*5:33 PM*]* DM*:* no

*[*5:41 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((Any doors?))(edited)

*[*5:41 PM*]* DM*:* No. There's nothing but the couch.

*[*5:46 PM*]* DM*:* A man appears. He's pale skinned with dark hair, very nice-looking clothes and a short, well-trimmed beard. "Well... at least you weren't first out. Surprising, really."

*[*5:49 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "You aren't the only one," Rav says while offering a small smile, clearly exhausted. "Who are you? Can I see Nolanos?"

*[*5:50 PM*]* DM*:* "Hmm? I suppose so." He waves his hand and the blank wall becomes an image... an image of what could be this room's duplicate with that very man, talking to Nolanos.

*[*5:52 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Nolanos!" Rav runs up to the wall and places her hand on it. "What is this place?"

*[*5:58 PM*]* DM*:* The man smiles. "This is Kheltet. Also known as The Arena. My name is Chaeta."

*[*6:00 PM*]* DM*:* Chaeta's head turns slightly, like his attention was caught by something else. "Interesting." He waves his hand and the blank wall shows Ryleigh as she throws her weapons down.

*[*6:02 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav shakes her head and closes her eyes while pinching the bridge of her nose. "Please tell me she's not going to get struck by lightning or something"(edited)

*[*6:03 PM*]* DM*:* Chaeta chuckles. "A friend of yours?"

*[*6:08 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Self proclaimed leader of our party. Rather her than anybody else, though." Rav turns back to Chaeta. "What happens from here? Do we wait until everybody perishes and there is one left standing?"

*[*6:09 PM*]* DM*:* He tilts his head, amused. "You want her to be struck by lightning?"

*[*6:11 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "My money would be on her versus the lightning, or pretty much anything sent her way," she says with certainty(edited)

*[*6:20 PM*]* DM*:* Chaeta hums. "Actually, if you like I can simply let you go to observe the rest." The image splits to show Seir being eliminated. "But I did have a question for you. What would you offer in return for the potion you saw?"

*[*6:27 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav breaks eye contact from the man and thinks about her mom for a moment. "I...I don't have much to offer. The only thing of value I own are a few gold pieces. What do I have to do?"(edited)

*[*6:29 PM*]* DM*:* He chuckles. "I have little need of money. No, I deal in favors, in information... and a few other things."

*[*6:29 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Like what?" Rav asks softly

*[*6:39 PM*]* DM*:* The image changes to Bri attacking Gunnloda. "Like a favor to be called in at a point sometime in the future. Something well suited to your skills, most likely."

*[*6:41 PM*]* DM*:* "Perhaps an item that needs... relocating to my collection."

*[*6:46 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav grimaces and looks away from the screen. "I don't know if I can make that kind of deal"

*[*6:48 PM*]* DM*:* He suddenly frowns. "Actually... I do have one question for you. If you have an answer, perhaps I'll reward you anyway."

*[*6:49 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav nods once for him to continue. "What is it?"(edited)

*[*6:51 PM*]* DM*:* He waves his hand and you see a still image of Gunnloda's face appear to the side of Ryleigh and Brimeia's faceoff. "This dwarf. What's special about her?"

*[*6:54 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "She has a magical, magical recipe for apple pie that would make your mother weep. She knows when somebody is not okay and always finds a way to take care of us, even if we don't deserve it. That's what makes her special."(edited)

*[*6:56 PM*]* DM*:* He looks at Rav for a moment, trying to decide if she's fucking with him or not. "That's not exactly the answer I was looking for. I'm sure many people have apple pie recipes."

*[*6:57 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Not like hers," Rav smiles

*[*6:58 PM*]* DM*:* He hums dismissively. "Well, I suppose I can reunite you with the dragonborn then."

*[*6:59 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "That would be much appreciated, Sir"

*[*7:00 PM*]* DM*:* You appear back in the preparation room where you first got dressed for the arena fight.

*[*7:01 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav checks her stuff to make sure it's all there, especially Poni

*[*7:02 PM*]* DM*:* It is.

*[*7:02 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* She puts on all her stuff

## Seirixori

*[*6:13 PM*]* DM*:* You reappear in a room, alone. It's comfortable. Your weapons and armor are gone, leaving you in just your clothes. There's an inviting couch and a blank wall opposite it.

*[*6:17 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir's just gonna lie on the couch and face away from the wall.

*[*6:24 PM*]* DM*:* You hear a voice behind you. "There was a lot of money bet on you."

*[*6:26 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir just shrugs, not bothering to turn around, "Sorry."

*[*6:27 PM*]* DM*:* "Is that... regret? Apathy? Sadness that you didn't win?"

*[*6:32 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Maybe all of the above. Even if the odds were in my favor... I'm not really that great at what I do anyway. At anything really, except making people angry at me. Yay." Her words are monotone, until her voice wavers slightly at the end. "What do you want?"(edited)

*[*6:33 PM*]* DM*:* "I speak to all the contestants after a fight. I like to make a final offer."

*[*6:34 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "And what's that?"

*[*6:38 PM*]* DM*:* He waves his hand and the blank wall changes to an image of the remainder of the fight, which he starts watching. If you turn around, you'd see Bri attacking Gunnloda. "I'm wondering what you'd offer to have your reward."

*[*6:39 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Nothing, if it means not getting what we came here for." She doesn't move.

*[*6:42 PM*]* DM*:* "Oh, that's for the winner anyway. No, I mean favors. Information."

*[*6:46 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir sits up, finally facing forward and she could almost swear her eyes were on fire, "I don't want anything from you. Especially because of what I've seen outside." ((is there a roll to see if I can figure out who he is exactly?))

*[*6:46 PM*]* DM*:* You can roll a religion check. The man is pale skinned with dark hair, very nice-looking clothes and a short, well-trimmed beard. As you sit up, you can see the image on the back wall as Bri's hammer smacks Gunnloda... and she disappears.

*[*6:48 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir closes her eyes at the image and just shakes her head ((a whole 2 what is religion))

*[*6:48 PM*]* DM*:* He suddenly frowns. "I have one question for you. If you have an answer, perhaps I'll reward you anyway."

*[*6:49 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "What?"

*[*6:51 PM*]* DM*:* He waves his hand and you see a still image of Gunnloda's face appear to the side of Ryleigh and Brimeia's faceoff. "This dwarf. What's special about her?"

*[*7:06 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir stares, confused, not expecting the question. "I...why do you care? Have you never met someone who you instantly just... Know that there's something there? Even if you don't understand it right away? That you need them, want them in your life in any way... Only to realize that as you spend more time with them..." she smiles, it's small, but sincere, and it's like she's not there anymore. "When I first saw her... I don't know what it was, I still don't. But I just wanted to be around her. I didn't care if we were just friends. Honestly I didn't expect to be anything but friends. She has this warmth to her... And while I sort of know why she does what she does... Feeds people. She doesn't have to. She could just be angry and bitter and *not* help people. But she does it anyway. Even with her faults... I still love her and I hope she'll let me stay around to learn about more. She... She makes me *feel*." Seir stops, flushing. "I don't know what you'll get out of this, I'm not very good with words and this isn't nearly close to what's special about her because I just want to say *everything* but I'm sure that's not good enough for you." She lets out a small groan, not knowing *why* she said any of that. And it really isn't as detailed as she possibly could have made it with more time, or with someone else who she wouldn't mind sharing this with.

*[*7:09 PM*]* DM*:* He kind of stares at Seir for a moment. "I didn't ask if you loved her. I want to know what makes her *different*. Of all the people who have ever entered the Arena... there's something different about her. Do none of the people in your group understand questions?"

*[*7:13 PM*]* Seirixori*:* She stares at him, and then smirks, "You don't know everything after all." Seir chuckles, "They don't understand a lot of things. Just like you, it would seem. So even if I knew the answer to your actual question... I'm not going to tell you."

*[*7:19 PM*]* DM*:* He tilts his head and his eyes close slightly so he's looking at you through his eyelashes. "How interesting... I'm sure there's something I could offer for the answer. See, my domain isn't just lost things and arena combat... but memory. The doll I offered to you isn't just the doll... it's the memory of your mother, untainted. You wouldn't answer, even for that?"

*[*7:22 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir closes her eyes, tears forming and running free. When she finally opens them again, she stares at him for a few moments and then turns and lies back down, as she had when she first appeared in the room.

*[*7:23 PM*]* DM*:* The couch disappears and you find yourself lying on a bench in the prep room from when you prepared to fight, all your items in the chest waiting for you.

## Urrak

*[*6:26 PM*]* DM*:* You reappear in a room, alone. It's comfortable. Your weapons and armor are gone, leaving you in just your clothes. There's an inviting couch and a blank wall opposite it.

*[*6:29 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak staggers a bit as if the maul was still in her side. She clenches her eyes shut in anticipation of pain but feels none. Slowly, she opens her eyes. "What in the nine hells...?" She looks down at her traveler's clothes, thankful for Rav's previous mending, and then at the couch. She walks over to it and sits down.

*[*6:44 PM*]* DM*:* A man appears. He's pale skinned with dark hair, very nice-looking clothes and a short, well-trimmed beard. He smiles a little. "Baduk will owe a lot after what he bet on you."

*[*6:46 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak flinches as he appears. She tenses at his presence. "And...ye are...?" she rests one hand on her knee, ready to jolt up, and clenches one fist in front of her.

*[*6:49 PM*]* DM*:* "I'm Chaeta. This is my plane." He suddenly frowns. "I have an offer to make you. I usually ask what you'd offer for the reward you saw, but... I suddenly only have one question I want answered. If you have a satisfactory answer, I will reward you."

*[*6:51 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Reckon I'm not gettin' outta here until I do..." she takes a deep breath and lowers her fist. "So...what is it ye want t' know?"

*[*6:51 PM*]* DM*:* He waves his hand and you see a still image of Gunnloda's face appear to the side of Ryleigh and Brimeia's faceoff. "This dwarf. What's special about her?"

*[*6:55 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Gunnloda...? She's..." Urrak pauses a moment to think "I suppose she's *fancy* but...she's more than that. Gunnloda's the kindest person I've ever met, woman o' th' cloth or no. She's..." she chuckles a bit "She's th' group mom. Always puttin' others before 'erself." she looks him over "Why...do ye wanna know about Gunnloda? Can't ye just...ask her yerself?"

*[*6:58 PM*]* DM*:* His eyes narrow a little. "Are you ready to be reunited with the others?"

*[*6:59 PM*]* Urrak*:* "I...I have a question fer ye first."

*[*6:59 PM*]* DM*:* He raises an eyebrow. "Do you?"

*[*7:01 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak swallows hard, "This Harbringer...he seems t' be able t' find *items* people want th' most. But...what about other things? What about people?"

*[*7:04 PM*]* DM*:* Chaeta smiles. "Shezu is not the one who does those things. I am." He bows with a flourish. "My full title is entirely too long, but what you're most interested in is that I have dominion over memory. That's what I really offered to you. The memory of your father in an object's form."

*[*7:08 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak stands "I've enough memories of him...good and bad. It's been some time since I've thought about him, that's fer certain...but even the happy memories hurt now. I always wondered what kinda orc I'd be if he'd made it through that night." she shakes her head. "But enough o' that. Y'say you have dominion over memory? Useful. Can't tell ye how many things I wish I could ferget." she seems frustrated with herself. She paces as she speaks. "I...jus' send me back. I suppose my answer wasn't to yer likin' anyway."

*[*7:13 PM*]* DM*:* He tilts his head and you appear back in the prep room where you got ready for the fight, your chest of items waiting for you.

*[*7:18 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak walks slowly and silently to the chest. She opens it and begins to put her armor back on, piece by piece. When she finally slings the sword belt over her shoulder, she tightens it with a quick, sharp tug. She is still for a moment and then reaches behind her to draw the blade. She runs her thumb and forefinger down the flat of the blade on either side. When her fingers reach the hilt, her thumb passes over the small engraved letters at the base of the blade: *"O.H."*

*[*7:19 PM*]* Urrak*:* "I'll make m'self worthy of this blade, pa. One day...one day."

## Ryleigh

*[*7:07 PM*]* DM*:* You reappear in a room, alone. It's comfortable. Your weapons and armor are gone, leaving you in just your clothes. There's an inviting couch and a blank wall opposite it.

*[*7:09 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh immediately jumps to her feet at the absense of her armor and *more importantly* Dawnbringer.

*[*7:10 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* She walks around the room looking for a way out or any indication as to where her stuff is.

*[*7:10 PM*]* DM*:* A man appears. He's pale skinned with dark hair, very nice-looking clothes and a short, well-trimmed beard. He smiles a little. "You're awfully jumpy."

*[*7:11 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Where's my sword?" Ryleigh growls out.

*[*7:12 PM*]* DM*:* "Still in your chest. You can have her back after we speak."

*[*7:12 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh's eyes narrow, "then speak."

*[*7:15 PM*]* DM*:* He grins a little. "You have fire, little Asten." He waves his hand and the blank wall changes to an image of Gunnloda. "None of the rest of your companions so far have been able to answer, but maybe you can. Do so, and you can have the reward that was presented to you. What makes this one special? Of all the people who have ever entered the Arena, there's something different about her. What is it?"

*[*7:21 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh's eyebrow raises and she thinks as she looks at Gunnloda, "I don't know much about her, other than she's of Dwarven royalty and a Cleric who serves the Sovereign Host."

*[*7:22 PM*]* DM*:* He hums a little in disappointment. "Pity." Then you're back in the room where you got ready to fight with your chest of items and Dawnbringer waiting for you.

*[*7:23 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh puts her armor on and pulls Dawnbringer out of the chest, apologizing for having to put her in there.

## Brimeia

*[*7:07 PM*]* DM*:* You reappear in a room, alone. It's comfortable. Your weapons and armor are gone, leaving you in just your clothes. There's an inviting couch and a blank wall opposite it.

*[*7:11 PM*]* DM*:* A man appears. He's pale skinned with dark hair, very nice-looking clothes and a short, well-trimmed beard. He smiles a little.

*[*7:11 PM*]* DM*:* "Congratulations, Champion."

*[*7:15 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia casts a skeptical look at him. "...Thanks. Are you the harbor-whatever?"

*[*7:16 PM*]* DM*:* "No, I am Chaeta, ruler of this dominion." He holds his hand out and the greataxe you saw in the case appears in it. "Your reward?"

*[*7:19 PM*]* Brimeia*:* "Who?" Brimeia asks with clear disinterest. The finely decorated axe *is* tempting as she glances down at it, but it isn't what they came for. Besides, everyone else would *definitely* murder her.

*[*7:19 PM*]* Brimeia*:* "Where's the component?"

*[*7:20 PM*]* DM*:* He smiles and the axe turns into the component. "Of course. I do have a question, which... if you can answer it, you can have the axe anyway."

*[*7:21 PM*]* DM*:* He hands her the component and waves his hand and the blank wall becomes an image of Gunnloda. "None of the rest of your companions so far have been able to answer, but maybe you can. What makes this one special? Of all the people who have ever entered the Arena, there's something different about her. What is it?"

*[*7:25 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia's a little sad to see the axe go, but there will be other fine axes somewhere, she's sure. The component though, only that one would do. She quirks her brow at the question and frowns at the image of Gunnloda. "What do you mean?"

*[*7:26 PM*]* DM*:* He sighs, frustrated, and you're suddenly back in the room with the chest of stuff you took off. But you have the component.

## Return to Group

*[*7:05 PM*]* DM*:* There are no doors, but once you are ready, you're transported back to where Shezu was. Gunnloda's standing there, waiting.

*[*7:09 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Gunnloda!" Rav says excitedly and runs towards her before slowing down and remembering she pissed off her girlfriend so she probably hates her too

*[*7:10 PM*]* DM*:* "Are you ok?" Gunnloda asks. For the record, you are restored to full health again.

*[*7:15 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav starts patting herself like the macarena and slowly reaches for her neck to make sure it's still intact. She gulps. "Yes. At least physically. It may need some time in here." She taps on her temple. "I'm thankful this was just some sick game and not reality. Although I feel we might be more disconnected as a group more than ever. Are you okay?"

*[*7:17 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda nods. "I'm... yes, I think so. Where are the others?"

*[*7:18 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "The last I saw were Ryleigh and Bri finishing up. Everyone must still be in their rooms talking to Chaeta while he tries to get information from us. Did you talk to him?"

*[*7:22 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda shakes her head. "Who is that? I haven't seen Shezu either."

*[*7:25 PM*]* DM*:* As you each finish re-dressing in the prep rooms, you disappear and reappear back where you spoke to Shezu with Rav and Gunnloda.

*[*7:26 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Gunnloda!" Urrak walks up to her "I'm so sorry, Gunnloda, gods above I didn't mean t' just maim ye fer nothin'. And *Seir* I...gods I'm sorry."

*[*7:27 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia reappears, back in her normal clothes and gear and holding the component. "Well.. I got it."

*[*7:28 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh pats Brimeia on the shoulder, "Good job, you made the right decision getting the component."

*[*7:28 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir's just standing there, most of her things shoved in her bag, not having put her armor back on. There's clear evidence of tears...in fact they're still falling, but she doesn't say anything. Just moves to to stand behind Gunnloda.

*[*7:30 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda looks at Seir, but replies to Urrak. "It's ok, dear. It had to be done. We can talk about it later."

*[*7:30 PM*]* DM*:* She takes Seir's hand, if she lets her.

*[*7:30 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia shrugs, almost sheepishly. "Wasn't a hard choice, really."

*[*7:30 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh smiles at Brimeia, then moves to stand near Seir, but doesn't comment on her tears. She's just there for silent comfort.

*[*7:31 PM*]* Brimeia*:* "I've got a question, but it can wait. Let's get outta here."

*[*7:31 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir let's her and it's clear she's struggling not to fall apart. "Can we go." she asks, but comes out in a whisper.

*[*7:31 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak looks up and over to Seirixori. "Hey...you alright, kid?" she offers a small smile. "I...I hope I didn't..." she's unsure how to continue and just crosses her arms and stands next to Ryleigh.

*[*7:31 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Seir isn't the only one with tears on their face, but Nolanos doesn't say anything. He just wipes whatever is left around his eyes and straightens out his clothes.

*[*7:32 PM*]* DM*:* Shezu appears from a door across the room. "Ah.... here you are. I've a- a- lovely surprise for you all. A banquet in honor of uh, of your friend's victory."

*[*7:36 PM*]* Brimeia*:* "Not sure I'd call any of your surprises 'lovely'."

*[*7:33 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak walks towards him "We don't want yer banquet. We got what we came fer and suffered enough fer it. Please jus'... let us leave."

*[*7:34 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "I'm assuming its also mandatory..." Ryleigh asks, trying to keep the bitterness out of her voice.

*[*7:35 PM*]* DM*:* Shezu: "I'm not- I'm not stopping you. You'd be guests of honor. Chaeta is uh, he is *intrigued*. I'm afraid he can't be here himself to uh *give* the invitation, but believe me," he chuckles, "he is upset about it."

*[*7:37 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir sinks to her knees wrapping her arms around Gunnloda and hiding her face in Gunnloda's hair, "Is there someone from Bellbury here?" It's almost a whisper, but she can't find it in herself to speak any louder.

*[*7:40 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh looks alarmed at Seir's sudden breakdown, "I'm sorry Harbinger, but we must decline. I'm afraid some of our comrades aren't in a partying mood."(edited)

*[*7:40 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda shifts around to put her arms around Seir. "I've got you, love... we'll be home soon." She looks at Rav pointedly.

*[*7:42 PM*]* DM*:* Shezu looks a bit disappointed, but covers it with an immediate smile. "That's uh-- too bad. But I'm sure this isn't the last we'll see each other. So, as they say, uh.. until next time."

*[*7:42 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Everyone have all they need?"(edited)

*[*7:42 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* She pulls poni out of her bag

*[*7:43 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh places a hand on Urrak's shoulder and one on Gunnloda's and nods to Ravaphine.

*[*7:43 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Aye. Let's go home." Urrak places a hand on Rav's shoulder and gives it a light squeeze.

*[*7:44 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia sets her hand uncertainly on Ravaphine too.

*[*7:45 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav flinches, but nods. She reaches her hand out to grab Nolanos'

*[*7:45 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos reaches for Rav's hand as she reaches for his, meeting in the middle(edited)

*[*7:46 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* She closes her eyes and pushes the button

*[*7:47 PM*]* DM*:* You reappear in Poni's basement.

*[*7:47 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Bri, can I see the part?"

*[*7:48 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh is careful not to touch Seir as she whispers, "Seirixori, I know...I know Gunnloda has you taken care of, but...I'm here if you need me."

*[*7:49 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia is a little startled at being addressed by Ravaphine without any mention of the forced fight. "Oh. Y-yeah. Here." She hands the component over.

*[*7:49 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir takes a step, nods at Ryleigh and then whispers a few words to Gunnloda and then leaves without saying anything to anyone else.

*[*7:51 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda holds Seir's hand for an extra second, the question on her face, but if she continues to leave, she'll let her.

*[*7:52 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "You can come with if you want." Seir says quietly, but doesn't wait and still leaves.

*[*7:52 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda does follow Seir.

*[*7:50 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak rubs her face, exhaling a loud breath. She's visibly stressed but relieved at the same time. "I...that was just...I need so many drinks after that." she runs a hand along her side where Bri had struck the final blow.

*[*7:51 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav puts the component in front of the arch and sizes it to see how much more it needs to be complete

*[*7:51 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh starts up the stairs but before she disappears she says, "Urrak, could I have a word?"

*[*7:52 PM*]* Urrak*:* "I...sure Ry." she looks up, perplexed, but follows her

*[*7:51 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia looks around her as if to see if anyone's listening, but doesn't really pay attention before turning back to Ravaphine. "Um. I'm... sorry.

*[*7:52 PM*]* DM*:* The piece fits perfectly. It will make the arch whole again.

*[*7:52 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos walks up to Rav, curious to see how much is left as well.(edited)

*[*7:52 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* She doesn't look at her but says, "It's fine. You were just doing your job." Her tone a little short.(edited)

*[*7:52 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh leads them upstairs and outside of Poni's.

*[*7:52 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav takes the piece out

*[*7:54 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "This is...it you guys. This is the last piece," Rav says, not knowing yet how she feels about it(edited)

*[*7:55 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos looks back and forth between Rav and Bri, not knowing what to do or say.

*[*7:55 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Last piece... okay." He is also not sure how to feel.

*[*7:57 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Poni, where did you want to go when you made this arch? Why did you make it?" she asks the stick

*[*7:58 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia's shoulders slump a bit at Ravaphine's response, but she stays quiet for now.

*[*7:59 PM*]* DM*:* Poni: "I didn't make it to go places. I made it to show it could be done."

*[*8:02 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Well, I guess we will find out what will happen next very soon." She puts him back in her bag and turns to Brimeia and Nolanos.

*[*8:05 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* After a brief pause of contemplating what to do with tears brimming in her eyes, she engulfs both of them in a hug. "That was awful but I'm glad you both are okay. I want to just forget about everything in that arena. After everything that's happened, I could use a vacation."(edited)

*[*8:07 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia is startled again by the hug. And the tears. It takes her a moment to gently pat Ravaphine's back in return.

*[*8:08 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos finally relaxes, the sinking into the hug and wrapping an arm around Brimeia too. "I'm sorry about what happened in there, Bri. I sort of snapped..."(edited)

*[*8:08 PM*]* Brimeia*:* "I'm glad you're ok too. I just... wanted to end the whole thing as quickly as possible."

*[*8:09 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia gives Nolanos a sheepish look. "Ah, it's alright. Understandable given the circumstances. Sorry I roughed you up a bit."

*[*8:10 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Dont worry. It was understandable, given the circumstances," he chuckles.

*[*8:12 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "You okay Rav?"

*[*8:13 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav wipes away the tears in her eyes. "I'll be okay. Maybe one day Brimeia can teach us how to fight properly, and not that life or death nonsense in the arena. Although I bet I could beat both of you at arm wrestling." Rav winks. "Are you both okay? There will be some images I will never be able to erase in my mind"

*[*8:17 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia manages a chuckle. "Yeah, I can get you both in fighting form, I bet. Toughen you up a bit so you don't get pushed around."

*[*8:17 PM*]* Brimeia*:* The question has her clearing her throat. "I'm fine. Really. It was just.. weird."

*[*8:20 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Seeing all our friends die? Yes, definitely pretty weird"

*[*8:20 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos laughs too, "that wouldn't actually be a bad idea. The training, I mean. "(edited)

*[*8:27 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "I saw you speaking with Chaeta in room at the arena," she asks Nolanos. "Was he asking you for information too?"

*[*8:31 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Yeah actually. He was asking me what I would give or do to get my prize... and he asked me about Gunnloda. It was weird."

*[*8:31 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "What did he ask you about?"

*[*8:31 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "He asked me the same exact thing. Told him she was special because of her pie, but he didn't like my answer very much"

*[*8:33 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "You know it's funny, my answer was along those same lines."

*[*8:34 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "We weren't lying!"

*[*8:34 PM*]* Brimeia*:* "I had no idea what he was talking about."

*[*8:35 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "I kind of want to go back one day and shut that place down. Seems kind of fishy to me."

*[*8:40 PM*]* Brimeia*:* "Seems super fishy, but how? That guy seemed pretty powerful."

*[*8:44 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "One day, just not that soon. For now I want to be as far away from there as possible."

*[*8:45 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav fiddles with the last component in her hand. "I want everyone to be here when we fix the arch, it doesn't feel right to just do it without them."(edited)

*[*8:47 PM*]* Brimeia*:* "Agreed. Do we know what'll happen? Does magic wand man even know what'll happen?"

*[*8:48 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "I don't think so, but we can ask." Rav takes Poni out to answer Brimeia

*[*8:48 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "I'm kinda scared to know what will happen, honestly. "

*[*8:49 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Should we...talk about what to do just in case we all get teleported back home as soon as we fix it? I don't know if I'm ready to say goodbye forever. At least we have the tickets the Moonstreams gave us."(edited)

*[*8:50 PM*]* DM*:* Poni: "I really don't like the inside of your bag."

*[*8:51 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Does anybody have any string?"

*[*8:52 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Yup, hold on."

## Urryleigh

*[*7:54 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh waits for Urrak just outside Poni's.

*[*7:55 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak walks up the stairs and out of the basement a few paces behind Ryleigh. When she reaches her she asks "Ye alright, Ry? What's goin' on?"(edited)

*[*7:57 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "I..." Ryleigh pauses trying to figure out how to say what she needs to without sounding *to* vulnerable, "I wanted to thank you...for your concern, both before the arena match and during it."

*[*7:59 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak looks a little surprised at first, but soon her lips curl into a small smile. "I...a'course Ry. Yer my battle buddy. I couldn't let ye get burned t' a crisp. Safika would kill me." she chuckles nervously. "Y've helped me out enough times t' make up fer all of it. And we were facin' real death then."

*[*8:04 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh nods and there's a faint smile on her lips, "Things have been a bit awkward between us since you kissed me and...I hate it, but I also can't help how I feel about all of *that*. And, Safika understands the danger in what we...I do" she corrects herself "so that wouldn't be the reason she'd kill you." Ryleigh smirks, leaving it a mystery as to if she's joking or not.

*[*8:08 PM*]* Urrak*:* "They have...an' that's on me. I suppose I just...wanted ye t' see that I'm still there fer ye. That it wasn't just so I could make a move on ye, o-or anythin' like that. I'm beyond sorry fer it but...y'said it yerself. Actions speak louder than words. I jus' hope my actions have been satisfactory" she laughs a little, embarrassed by her own, unintentional double entendre. "If not then, tell Safika t' make it quick. I'm not a fan o' bleedin' out."

*[*8:10 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "You act like I have any control over what she does or how she does it." Ryleigh laughs as she says it. As her laughter dies away she says, "I'm glad we're still battle buddies."

*[*8:16 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Hey now, we all know ye could ye could make a woman do almost anythin' with that pretty face o' yers. Safika could be just as easily smitten as every barmaid we've ever met--don't pretend y'haven't noticed. " she tries to make her joking as clear as possible with her mock-chiding tone "An' I am too. It'd be awful t' lose ye. I have quite a large back, it needs some extra watchin' every now an' then." she opens her arms somewhat meekly "C-could I?"

*[*8:18 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh chuckles nervously at the implication that Safika might like her as more than just a friend but chooses not to think *or* comment on it. Instead, she walks into Urraks outstretched arms and hugs her.

*[*8:20 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak hugs her close a moment. "I'm still not sharin' a room with ye again. I like my windpipe in one piece." she pulls away, smiling. "Anythin' else y' wanted t' talk about? Seems a little odd t' bring me all the way up here just to thank me."

*[*8:25 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "I just wanted to give the other's privacy. Something had Seir upset and I don't know if it was the same something or a different something that had Nolanos upset. I think fighting each other took it's toll on everyone." Ryleigh looks away, "I'm sorry I burdened you with having to hurt the others because of my refusal to participate."

*[*8:32 PM*]* Urrak*:* "I wouldn't expect ye t' fight them. Y'never even raised her arms t' protect yerself when I was tryin' t' clean yer clock, I knew y'would raise a blade t' one of us. I just...I suppose, an' this sounds terrible, but if ye'd asked me, I would've killed ye. I wanted to. I didn't want that weirdo god make ye fight. You or Gunnloda. I'm...used t' doin' less than honorable things t' get somethin' I need." Urrak rubs the shaved side of her head with her fingertips. "This whole thing...it really messed folks up. Seir was already fragile before an' now...I just want her to be ok. T'be happy. T'not...be like me. Angry...hurt..." Urrak turns away, a little surprised at herself. "It ain't a fun path t' walk."

*[*8:38 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh steps into Urrak's space and, against her better judgement, she reaches up and places a hand on Urrak face to bring her attention back to Ryleigh. "I don't fight back because I'm afraid of myself, of what I can do when I lose control. There no honor in fearing the monster that's inside me, Urrak." Ryleigh drops her hand and says, "Seirixori is already angry and hurt, there isn't anything you can do to protect her from it. Just...stand by her, listen to her - she doesn't need a protector, she needs a friend."(edited)

*[*8:43 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak reaches up and briefly covers Ryleigh's hand with her own. With a light grip, she pulls it from her cheek and down to thier side. She gives her hand a light squeeze before she releases it. "Yer right. I...I suppose I should stop tryin' t' protect people an' jus'...support them. I've always wanted t' be th' lone hero but...I'm learnin' it ain't all it's cracked up t'be. Life's easier with friends." she blinks away the glassy tears forming in her eyes. "Speakin' of, let's get back to 'em. I want t' know how many pieces o' that damned machine we have left t' find."

*[*8:46 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Ummm, actually I'm going to...I've got somewhere else to be, so I'll...catch up with you later?" Ryleigh shuffles a bit and looks younger than she usually does.

*[*8:51 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak looks at her a moment but doesn't push further. "Alright then. See ye later, Ry." Urrak turns and walks back downstairs She walks over to the group. "Did ye say string? What're ye tyin' up down 'ere?"

*[*8:54 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos reaches into his bag, shaking his head and clearing his head of thoughts of goodbyes,"here you go, love."(edited)

*[*8:55 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Thank you, sweetheart." Rav ties a knot and a loop and wears Poni like a pendant around her neck. "There. Now you get a front row seat. Just be...as nice as you can," she chuckles.

*[*8:55 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Tying up Poni, the only way we can."

*[*8:56 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak chuckles at the sight of Poni as a necklace, "I see."

*[*8:58 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "It looks like we finally got the last piece. What happens once we fix it, we don't know."

*[*8:58 PM*]* DM*:* Poni: "I hope you choke."

*[*9:00 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Th' last piece..." Urrak's face goes a bit pale. "So...this is..." she trails off

*[*9:02 PM*]* Brimeia*:* "Now, now, piccolo man. If it weren't for us, you'd still be dead."

*[*9:02 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "This is it. We should tell the others so we can all be here when it gets fixed, if they want to be. Or maybe only I should be down here, just in case something happens."

*[*9:03 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh walks downstairs, but just enough to see the others, "So, is it the last piece?"

*[*9:04 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav nods. "I can't guarantee the stability of the arch once it's fixed, though. What if it explodes again?"

*[*9:05 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Well, we don't know what's going to happen, but we need to tell Eloise and we can't complete it without Seir. We all did this together, so we should all be here when it's complete."(edited)

*[*9:07 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Yes, I was telling the others that it doesn't feel right to not have everyone here. I just don't want it to react negatively again and...potentially explode with everyone in the room."

*[*9:07 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Maybe the spellguard told Eloise what to expect."

*[*9:08 PM*]* Brimeia*:* "Where did Seirixori go? She seemed really upset."

*[*9:09 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Such great options: die in an explosion, get teleported back, halfway across th' world, t' who knows where, or jus'....nothin'." Urrak runs a hand through her hair. "An' knowin' Seir? I'd say th' grove."(edited)

*[*9:10 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh remains silent before saying, "We should let her be, Gunnloda has it covered. I think we should go notify Eloise that we've found the last component."(edited)

*[*9:12 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Aye, can't see why not. I'm sure she'll be relieved."

*[*9:14 PM*]* DM*:* Poni: "It's fine, I'm sure nobody else has died since you came back and didn't put the pieces together."

*[*9:15 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh makes her way back upstairs, calling down to them, "I'm heading to Moonstream mansion if any of you want to join."

*[*9:17 PM*]* Urrak*:* "So glad t' see y'haven't changed, commander!" Urrak calls behind her. "Might as well follow 'er. Don't want her t' get all the credit do we?" Urrak smiles and shakes her head. She walks up the stairs after Ryleigh(edited)

*[*9:17 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "You go ahead, I'll stay here."

*[*9:20 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh walks up the street, towards Moonstream Manor. "Why do you call me Commander? I don't have a formal title as a paladin." Ryleigh asks Urrak puzzled.

*[*9:22 PM*]* Urrak*:* "It's th' way y'talk. Always so sure an' commandin'. Would ye prefer 'General'?" she winks and pats her shoulder. "Or if yer not a fan of it, I can stop. I ain't tryin' t' make ye uncomfortable. It's what we orcs call 'gentle ribbin'"

*[*9:24 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "No, no." Ryleigh hurries to explain herself, "I was just curious, but I see - it's a nickname."

*[*9:25 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Yes, lil' miss automaton. It's a nickname. I'm rather fond of 'em, if ye haven't noticed." she laughs a bit at Ryleigh's awkwardness. "Y'really should get out more. Sounds like paladin academy was a real dry place."

*[*9:29 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh shrugs. "Asten has granted me the power that's necessary to strike down those who stand against freedom and truth. There were people I trained with that weren't as 'commanding' as me, but I've learn to be this way so people don't think I'm just another pretty face."

*[*9:30 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Pretty sure the glowin' sword does that for ye." they reach the manor doors. "After you. Last I was here, I don't think I made th' best impression."(edited)

*[*9:31 PM*]* DM*:* Nobody's on guard.

*[*9:32 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh walks into the Mansion.

*[*9:33 PM*]* DM*:* Dorran, the half-drow, meets you at the door. "Yes?"

*[*9:33 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "I'd like to request an audience with Baroness Moonstream, I bring news of the archway."

*[*9:34 PM*]* DM*:* He bows slightly. "Wait here, please." And he disappears up the stairs.

*[*9:35 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak shifts her weight to the other foot, slightly anxious. "So...after all this. Yer leavin', eh? Back t' Riverrun?"

*[*9:37 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "I have to return to Riverrun, at least to check in with the status of the situation here in Bellbury. Why do you ask?" Ryleigh's voice is soft.

*[*9:39 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Well, gods, Ry it's almost like I'd miss ye or somethin'" she elbows her playfully. "Everyone will. Y'may not want t' believe it but...we all care about ye. *I* care about ye. I..." her face flushes a bit and she crosses her arms "I've never really had a....friend like ye. A close friend. Someone I can talk t' like we talk." she looks away "But I know y've got other obligations. Asten's will and all that."

*[*9:44 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh let's Urrak's words sink in before answering, "I...care for you too. And I'm learning to care for the others. You can come along, if you'd like - to Riverrun. I do have to return to Riverrun but I don't have to stay there...if I can find a reason to not."(edited)

*[*9:46 PM*]* Urrak*:* "I'll certainly think about it. I'm...not really sure what I'm gonna do once th' arch is fixed. Things are...incredibly complicated at the moment." she grips the handle of the dagger at her chest and slides it in and out of its sheath with her thumb. "I know what I *want* t' do but....I fear I'll never be ready t' do it."

*[*9:47 PM*]* DM*:* Eloise comes down the stairs behind Dorran who opens the doors to the main room for you all.

*[*9:48 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh steps in and gives Eloise a bow, "Baroness, I apologize for bothering you."

*[*9:48 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak follows her lead and bows as well "Baroness."

*[*9:48 PM*]* DM*:* "You have news?"

*[*9:49 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh breaks all formality and smiles broadly, "We've got the last component."(edited)

*[*9:51 PM*]* DM*:* Eloise smiles and straightens even more. "Is it fixed? Did it work?"

*[*9:52 PM*]* Urrak*:* "We haven't put it t'gether yet, Baroness. But we've people who can." Urrak nervously holds her hands behind her back

*[*9:53 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "We wanted to inform you first, in case the Spellguard told you of anything bad that might happen onces its back together?"(edited)

*[*9:54 PM*]* DM*:* Eloise: "No, I'm afraid they didn't know what would happen. Our best hope is that it brings the people of Bellbury back. At least those... those who have survived."

*[*9:57 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh nods, "Then we'll piece it together, hope for the best and prepare for the worst. And Baroness..." she pauses, "you're concern for your people caught me off guard. I believe that you've done everything in your power to help them since this happened...please don't beat yourself up over something you had no control over."(edited)

*[*9:59 PM*]* DM*:* Eloise pauses for a moment, caught off guard herself. "Thank you. I'm sure you understand if I say I never expected to hear that from you."

*[*10:02 PM*]* Urrak*:* "I'll have t' say th' same, Baronness. Ryleigh here...she's full of surprises." she crosses her arms in front of her chest. "An' I agree. You're doin' th' best ye can under very strange circumstances. Most rulers wouldn't be able t' do what y've done, El." she coughs to cover her slip up "B-Baroness Moonstream."

*[*10:06 PM*]* DM*:* Eloise smiles graciously. "Thank you. Will it be fixed today then?"

*[*10:08 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Yes, M'lady. I just wanted to inform you first. We'll take our leave." Ryleigh bows again and starts to exit the mansion.

*[*10:09 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak hastily bows "G-Give Lady Cae our regards". She power walks to catch up to Ryleigh

*[*9:25 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav starts scribbling down her address twice on a piece of paper before ripping it in two. "In case we get separated when this is all done. You both are welcome in my home. Although I should really look into getting my own house because this house was built for a gnome."

*[*9:27 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia takes the scrap of paper and scratches her head as she reads it. "Um. Honestly I have no idea where this is..exactly."

*[*9:31 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos takes the slip as well a nd smiles. "Me either. I look forward to knowing though."(edited)

*[*9:31 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "I know. It's far up north from here in Rodoza. You don't...you don't have to come if you don't want to. But the offer is there just in case."

*[*9:34 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "I for one would love to come" Nolanos smiles. "And here..." Nolanos tears off an empty part of the slip and writes his address twice as well.(edited)

*[*9:41 PM*]* Brimeia*:* Brimeia looks between the two awkwardly.

*[*9:41 PM*]* Brimeia*:* "I don't really have a place I live. I just.. wander."

*[*9:44 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Do you have a family where you're from?"

*[*10:12 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak and Ryleigh return to the basement. "Alright...let's fix this thing."

## Devil's Food

*[*7:56 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir makes her way to the Cask, grabs her bow, gives Stool a pat on their cap and then heads to the Grove, not explaining anything to Gunnloda just yet. Once she gets out of view from the entrance she takes the bow and smacks it against a tree. Flames erupting in her free hand, but she just falls to her knees moments later, the fire going out and she's struggling to not shift. "Everything *hurts*." she manages to get out.

*[*7:58 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda kneels next to Seir and puts her hand on her back. "Talk to me, love. How can I help?"

*[*8:05 PM*]* Seirixori*:* She tries to laugh, but it's nearly too hard for her to even breathe, "He... He offered me the memory of my mother, you know. Untainted. But I had to tell him what was special. Special about you." She shakes her head, trying to catch her breath, *trying* to control herself. "He didn't mean... He didn't mean what *I* thought was special about you, but something else... It doesn't even matter if I knew what he meant or not. But I wouldn't trade you for her. I wouldn't...I didn't..." she whispers, crying in earnest now. "Am I doing something wrong? Is there something wrong with me?" She whispers, and Seir is only vaguely aware that she switched topics so fast and without explanation.(edited)

*[*8:08 PM*]* DM*:* "Oh, Seirixori..." She sits and gathers Seir up in her arms, pulling her into a hug so she can hold her. "There's nothing wrong with you. None of it is your fault."

*[*8:14 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "It always... It always feels like it's my fault...like they think it is too." She groans, frustrated because she just wants to bury her face in Gunnloda's neck and *cry* but she's aware her horns are in the way. "Even my stupid horns don't want to make things easy."

*[*8:18 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda kisses Seir's forehead. "It's not always easy... we just have to hope it's worth it. And you? You're worth it."

*[*8:21 PM*]* DM*:* She pauses for a moment. "I'm sorry you had to choose. I wish you didn't have to."

*[*8:23 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir shrugs, moving her lips to Gunnloda's, cupping her cheeks as she does and gives her a long, slow kiss. "I would choose you, every time."

*[*8:26 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda smiles, a little teary-eyed, but then she catches sight of the bow. "What were you going to do with that?"

*[*8:32 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir hides her face, "Destroy it. At least most of it."

*[*8:33 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda puts her hand on Seir's jaw and runs her thumb over her cheek to try to coax her out of 'hiding'. "Why?"

*[*8:37 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "I'm so tired of being lied to. Of not being told things. I..." Seir looks up, meeting Gunnloda's eyes, "I... I know I said I didn't know who was in the portal when I looked... and it's the truth. I don't know who that was, because I don't think I ever really knew my mother."(edited)

*[*8:38 PM*]* DM*:* "I-- I'm sorry for my part in that, but I don't understand."

*[*8:46 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir shakes her head, kissing Gunnloda again, "We worked it out, its okay." she bites her lip briefly, "It took me a while and as much as I hate him, the bow lead me to my mother. She was just... Well if *I* can do this." she waves her hand and mutters a few words and she looks like Takara again, "She can as well. I vaguely recall her doing it a few times in front of me."

*[*8:49 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda blinks and reaches out... her hand stops when she touches the horns which are still there, but invisible. She drops her hand back to Seir's face. "You think the person in the portal was her? But that doesn't... you're still you, no matter what you look like. Why don't you think you knew her?"

*[*8:54 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir leaves the disguise for now, "Little things. What Chaeta said, about the memory of her being untainted... I know she loved me... And I know she cared for me, but there was, is, so much that she kept from me. Not just about her, but everything else. She tried to protect me from everything... And sometimes I feel like it hurt me more than it helped."(edited)

*[*8:57 PM*]* DM*:* "I don't-- why destroy it? If that person in the portal was her... why not use it?"

*[*9:01 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir looks away, "Because I was upset. Upset and angry and the thought that someone wanted to use her... To use the fact that I would do almost anything to find her... I just... I wasn't really thinking."(edited)

*[*9:04 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda pulls Seir's face up to look at her again. "Whatever he said... he didn't actually make you choose between us. If she's still out there, I'll help you find her. If you want to. I wouldn't make you choose, even if you'd pick me."

*[*9:06 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Part of me is afraid to find her." Seir whispers. "But thank you. I love you, you know."

*[*9:08 PM*]* DM*:* "I love you, too. And I'll be there with you, no matter what you find." She pauses, then adds playfully, "Would it be odd to say I miss your face?"

*[*9:15 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Oh, sorry." she drops the disguise, her face red. "I mean, isn't that why you're with me? My pretty face?" Seir laughs.

*[*9:18 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda smiles. "It's definitely part of it." She leans forward and kisses Seir. "Didn't feel right to do that. Are you ok?"

*[*9:21 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "I'm... Better." she takes a steadying breath. "I'm sure that was the last piece... Whatever happens, I do need to go back there... If it teleports us back. I'll wait for you in Omubagi...if you still want to go with me into the Limabey forest."(edited)

*[*9:23 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda takes Seir's hand and holds it up to show her ring. "I'll go anywhere you want me to. I don't want you to have to do things alone anymore. Let me be there for you."

*[*9:29 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir tears up again, but there's a smile on her face this time. She nods because she doesn't have the words and pulls Gunnloda tightly into her arms.

*[*9:45 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda holds her for a while then pulls back and kisses her forehead. "Should we head back? Is... I know you were hurt earlier. I won't make excuses for them... I just don't know how to deal with it all. I was never very good at keeping a group together."

*[*9:49 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir shrugs, "I don't know. I'm not... I'm not good with words you know," she laughs sadly. "I don't want to be blamed for something again that I didn't do. I'm tired of trying with them... And I think I only want to see Ryleigh anyway. I did ask her if I could help her every now and then."

*[*9:53 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "And that isn't really an answer is it? Sorry... I don't know if I'm trying to talk myself into it or out of it but... Maybe we should go back. If only to see it complete... And hope that Poni stays in the ground where he belongs."

*[*9:53 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda chuckles. "Well his body is certainly in the ground. If it decides to get up again, we'll have other issues."

*[*9:56 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Please do not tell me where it is." she says, serious. Then she stands and holds out her hand, "Come on, *tor beag*. Lets get this mess over with."

*[*9:57 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda takes her hand and they head back to Poni's

## Completion of the Arch

*[*10:14 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir comes in, hand in hand with Gunnloda, but she sits on the stairs and doesn't say anything.

*[*10:16 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav nods. "I guess it's time."

*[*10:17 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* With steady hands she places the last piece in place. "Everyone ready?"

*[*10:17 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* She casts mending on the last piece

*[*10:17 PM*]* DM*:* Poni sighs heavily. "THAT isn't the only thing you have to do. You also have to set it on the base."

*[*10:18 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((how big is the arch? Can Ry lift it alone? lol)

*[*10:19 PM*]* DM*:* It's about six feet tall in all.

*[*10:19 PM*]* DM*:* It'd be awkward, but it's doable.

*[*10:19 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Urrak, help me put it on the base." Ryleigh moves to one side of it.(edited)

*[*10:20 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak goes to help her. She moves to the other side of the arch. "Ready."

*[*10:20 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Wait, you don't want to talk about what might happen? A contingency plan?"

*[*10:21 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos reaches for Rav's hand. "If things look like they're going to explode again, run?"

*[*10:20 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda squeezes Seir's hand. "I'll find you."

*[*10:22 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir nods to Gunnloda, "I'll be waiting. Ryleigh, can I talk to you real quick." Seir speaks up, finally.

*[*10:22 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh, who was waiting awkwardly by the arch, walks to Seir, "Of course."

*[*10:25 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "I'll be quick. I just wanted to know the easiest way to find you is all. Once we're done in Ardabeh," she motions to Gunnloda, "We're coming back here. Oh shit, and Stool. Can you make sure they're okay until we get back?"

*[*10:30 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh smiles and there's a little bit of hurt in her eyes, "Of course I'll look after Stool, and...I'll likely be in Riverrun, whenever you return. You can find me at the temple there or...the inn we stayed at." She reaches out to touch Seir but falters and drops her hands before it can reach it's destination. "Be careful, ok?"

*[*10:33 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir laughs and stands, pulling Ryleigh into a tight hug, "You too, you stupid paladin." She jokes. "We'll be back before you know it."

*[*10:34 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh chuckles and hugs Seirixori back, probably a little too tightly. "Alright."

*[*10:38 PM*]* Seirixori*:* She pulls back and takes Ryleigh's hand, "Thank you. For...believing in me and... Standing up for me. It meant a lot." she shrugs, "I just wanted to tell you in case this idiot fucks something else up."

*[*10:41 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh squeezes Seir's hand, "thank you, for letting me be here for you, even though I'm 'human'" She laughs a little, "I'll always be here for you Seirixori, no matter where you go or where I go, ok?"(edited)

*[*10:42 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Okay, but that goes both ways and I hope you really believe that."

*[*10:44 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "I do," Ryleigh drops Seir's hand, "find me in Riverrun when you're done in Ardabeh, ok? Unless you want to wait until I give my report - then I can come with? As additional muscle." She winks.

*[*10:45 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda: "I can always bring her with me."

*[*10:46 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "I... Did not think of that, and I would greatly appreciate it if you both came with. I... Would really like the buffer."

*[*10:47 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh looks mildly surprised, "Yeah? I mean...I don't want to overstep and I do have to return to Riverrun or at least, send word to Riverrun. Why are you traveling to Ardabeh?"(edited)

*[*10:51 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "I need to speak to Mielikki. And get something I left...I'm just not looking forward to... Being there again and I could use the... The support." She says quietly, kind of embarrassed about it.

*[*10:52 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "I'll come, if you want me to..."

*[*10:52 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir turns to Gunnloda, "Drag her with you, *tor beag*. Safika's welcome too, if she wants." Seir says, turning back to Ryleigh, smiling.(edited)

*[*10:53 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda laughs. "I will."

*[*10:53 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh smiles back, "Alright, let's finish this."

*[*10:23 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Well since we're waiting... Rav, can we talk too?"

*[*10:25 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Sure." She pulls him upstairs(edited)

*[*10:32 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Right. So. I just. I just want you to know that, no matter what happens, I'm yours. If we poof, I will cross the world to find you and if we stay here... well, I won't have to look, I guess because we'd obviously still be here and um." He takes in a much-needed breath and when he speaks again, it's in slightly broken Elvish, "*I love you, Ravaphine.*" Its kind of like hearing an English speaker awkwardly getting through Spanish 101, and he blushes.

*[*10:34 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "I just wanted you to know. Just in case."

*[*10:38 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "You are really wonderful and one of a kind. And *I love you*," she says back to him in draconic. "If we get teleported back to our homes, I want you to know that you have a place there and here." She puts his hand on her chest, right over her heart. "Now let's get back to the others and get this show on the road. Who knows, it could also do absolutely nothing."

*[*10:46 PM*]* Nolanos*:* His heart swells at the gesture and just... everything that she is and he just smiles. "Um. Right. We should get this ball rolling."(edited)

*[*10:47 PM*]* Nolanos*:* He kisses her and then pulls her back to the group.

*[*10:26 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak pats the arch awkwardly. "Well...alright then." she walks towards the back wall and sits with her back to it.(edited)

*[*10:47 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav and Nolanos come back downstairs hand in hand.

*[*10:56 PM*]* DM*:* So everyone's back together.

*[*10:56 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh walks back over to arch, "ok, it's time..."

*[*10:56 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir nods and moves to sit behind Gunnloda and just holds her while she waits to see what's going to happen.

*[*10:57 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak nods and stands opposite Ryleigh. She places her hands firmly on the arch. "Aye, it is."

*[*11:01 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh and Urrak lift the arch and set it into the depressions on the base. When Rav and Nolanos cast Mending, the arch stands upright on its own.

*[*11:02 PM*]* DM*:* Poni sighs. "Honestly. PUSH THE BUTTON."

*[*11:03 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "I fucking hate you, and you better hope you stay dead." Seir says to Poni.

*[*11:03 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "You must have been fun at parties, Poni." Rav pushes the button.

*[*11:04 PM*]* DM*:* There's a bright flash of light and a wave of force that blasts out of the arch. I need strength saves from everyone.

*[*11:04 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((19))

*[*11:04 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((WOW 7))

*[*11:04 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((25))

*[*11:04 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos: nat 20, 20

*[*11:05 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia: 22

*[*11:05 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda: 12

*[*11:05 PM*]* DM*:* Seir: 16

*[*11:06 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh's knocked prone. You all take 10 points of force damage, and that's where we'll end.

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