Into the Mists: Episode 06

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***Into the Mists* Episode 6** was streamed on Arcadum's Twitch channel on May 15, 2021, and premiered on Arcadum's YouTube channel on May 17, 2021.
The party fights the Bao-Bao sisters Yoka and Koka and the party rests until the blizzard subsides.

## Summary

*Originally written by u/AsAlternateAsItCanBe*

As the two Bao-Bao enter the cave, the party decides to use Baëth as bait to distract them. While the Akuma move closer to Baëth, Garlic creeps up behind them and strikes Yoka. A harrowing wind begins to blow as the two sisters ready themselves for combat. Kiliwen starts by finding out about their foes' Apex Blast, fearing the devastation it might bring. Talis moves in next to Garlic and casts Shield of Faith on him, while Baëth drinks a Haste Potion and identifies Wilting Flower. Koka points at Garlic, which makes him feel somewhat warm and nice. She continues by marking Yukina with Thorned Flower and throwing Licking Flames towards Obu, Garlic, and Talis. Although Garlic gets the brunt of the attack, he somehow seems to resist the fire. It is revealed that Koka had casted Gout of Heat on him, giving him resistance to fire but making him vulnerable to cold. Meanwhile, Yoka points to Baëth and casts Soothing Wind, giving him resistance to cold but vulnerability to fire. Yoka then uses Cooling Cold on Obu, Garlic, and Talis, Garlic taking more damage due to Gout of Heat. As a result, a blue sprite appears on Yoka's head. Obu moves towards Garlic and throws him a paper tag that heals him. Talis summons her draconic power and breathes fire towards Yoka. The Akuma seems vulnerable to fire, and her defenses are broken, giving everyone the opportunity to Clash. However, the party decides that they do not need to take the risk. Yukina fires Magic Missiles at Yoka and gets to cover behind a pillar. However, this activates Thorned Flower, and Koka immediately slithers toward Yukina and casts Licking Flames on her. Yukina falls unconscious due to her vulnerability to fire, and a fiery flower appears above Koka's head. Both Bao-Bao sisters disappear for a short moment and reappear in front of the party, channeling their energy to cast Apex Blast.

Obu immediately calls out to the party to get behind cover. Vasily shoots a Guiding Bolt at Yoka. This almost kills the Akuma, but Koka grants her sister some of her health. As the two Akuma finish charging, a beam of energy fires at the pillar and destroys it, but fortunately nobody seems to be injured by the Apex Blast. Obu then rushes towards Koka, followed by everyone else. Talis chucks a javelin at Koka, critically Smiting her, and Garlic pulls his crossbow to shoot her. However, it is Baëth who gets the killing blow on Koka with his greataxe. Because of the link the two sisters share, Yoka too falls dead on the ground, and the fight is finished.

Before the party gets the chance to loot, Obu places a paper tag on each of the corpses and begins chanting to purify the souls. The bodies start dissipating, but luckily the loot is left behind. Obu notes that Bao-Baos are usually resistant to corruption, so this case is pretty concerning. The party finds two halves of a singular kimono called the Twin Sister's Promise, but it is damaged and must be repaired before it can be used. They also find a war fan, 300 gold pieces, and two Akuma horns. Kiliwen picks up one of the horns and feels a presence inside it. As Kiliwen investigates it further, a voice speaks out to her, introducing itself as Babylon. Kiliwen asks Babylon what he wants, to which he replies he can give her power in exchange for her service. After thinking for a moment, Kiliwen accepts the offer.

Now that the Akuma have died, the blizzard has turned back into a natural one, but the party still decides to wait for it to subside. Kiliwen gives Baëth a ring, telling him to keep it for safekeeping. While the party rests, Vasily talks with Talis about why she was hiding the information regarding the blue and white symbol. Vasily reveals to her that not only does she wear the symbol of Vavren, she also wears a necklace with the same symbol Baëth saw, the symbol of her own house. Talis reassures Vasily that she will be with her no matter what and kisses her. While Vasily and Talis continue flirting with each other, Baëth is making a bone necklace for Kiliwen to strengthen their friendship. After resting, the blizzard has subsided, so the party heads out of the cave.

## Featured Characters

### Main Characters

* Baeth Wellington
* Garlic Crouton
* Kiliwen Joy
* Talis
* Vasily
* Yukina

### Returning

* Koka
* Obu Uzuki
* Yoka

## References

1. ↑ Date is shown on YouTube VOD
2. ↑ Verum Weekly: Summary of Streamed Games of the Week (May 20, 2021)