Ep. 6 - Getting Schooled, Mvt. II

Mysteries are uncovered and solved, only to reveal even more mysteries at Strumlotts! The Bards run into someone they haven't seen in a while, and explore new parts of the school. Mnay things are found, but will the bards also find their way into another jam? Well...probably!

## Plot

Having come out from their naps, Raz’ul immediately notices something is wrong with his potpourri. An investigation check from Raz’ul reveals bits of hair mixed in with the potpourri. He rightly deduces that it was Randy’s doing before creating a new potpourri.

On the way to the library the recognize the arrogant voice of Gareth and notice he is talking to his teacher Christina Blackblade. As they walk past him, Randy successfully snatches a paper from his hand. In the back of his head Randy hears a voice praising him, saying that he (the voice) didn’t even have to talk him into it. Randy complains of a glare and hands the paper to Yashee to read. The paper discusses the academicon, a trial bards at Strumlotts must pass to receive their specialization. The paper is signed Caleb and mentions some kind of offer for Gareth. Feeling guilty, Raz’ul attempts to return the paper using sleight of hand, failing miserably. Gareth notices and the three bards run away towards the library.

In the corridor leading to the Library’s front doors, they notice a small inlet with a sign saying “commissary”. A skinny girl with straight black hair sits behind the desk reading, not acknowledging them as they walk by.

The library is normal, with reading areas and plenty of seating options, but the bards notice three really tall and long aisles of books. The aisles are labeled “magic”, “music”, and “history”. The bards approach the librarian Mr. Read, who is currently writing in a journal. Raz’ul tells him they came on request from Symbol and Mr. Read tells them he has items for them from Symbol called “wonderballs”.

From the basket of wonderballs, Yashee draws out Thudertap shoes, Randy draws a drift globe, and Raz’ul draws a magical Capo. Mr. Read then takes the bards back to the dream forge to materialize these items. Mr. Read instructs the bards to create passcode songs to use the dreamforge.

After the bards receive their gifts, they decide to go to the basement. As the basement is off limits for students, Randy disguises himself as Mr. Read and Raz’ul transforms into a riding horse. As they approach the basement, Yashee waits while Randy (riding Raz’ul) head into the storage. A worker asks Randy why he is riding a horse, Randy replies that it’s Strumlotts and he’s sure the attendant has seen stranger things. The attendant tells them they are doing construction but lets them in telling them to be quick. Yashee disguises herself as one of the construction workers, but the attendant sees past it. Yashee then charms the attendant and makes her way in. They come across 24 locked doors, missing keys. Yashee casts *detect magic*, and heads towards one of the doors. Randy picks the lock, and they find a room filled with old furniture. Following her detect magic, Yashee opens a drawer finding some sort of device with an enchantment on it. Randy and Raz’ul recognize it as a fix to a quarterstaff or another type of weapon. After a few tries Yashee puts it on the handle of one of her mallets and begins to test them.

## Songs

### Randy's Key

#### Chord Dice

* C as given
* B diminished
* C

### Raz'ul's key

#### Chord Dice

* C as a given
* B diminished
* E minor

### Lyrics

Dreamforge key - Yashee

*Unlocking the prize,
Forging from all sides,
In front of my eyes,
Made true to my size.
The forge is the place where the dream now resides.
This half orc is ready to see her surprise.*

*Imagination is racin’
while facing anticipation,
Of this phantasmic creation,
It goes beyond explanation.
So I’ll go put in this ball,
Cause My wonder is peaked.
Reveal what’s been made,
Let these dreams and I meet*

Dreamforge key - Raz'ul

*I wonder ‘bout this wonder...ball, Splash*

Dreamforge key - Randy

*Hey dreamforge,
It’s your old pal Randy.
When I give you balls
We’ll both feel mighty dandy.
And Dreamforge you know I won’t be long.
And don’t you know, it was Randy all along*