12. Into Avelis (Part 3)

## Starring

Kaitlin as CorbinSophia as Laika

Noel as Fran

 Hannah as Sha

and

Kat as your DM

—Kat

## Intro

The audience is introduced to the very first guest player of the show: Hannah Culbert! In their own words, Hannah describes themselves as: ‘I'm a dirty little goblin and I like to make art and I went to school with these fools.’

## Oasis Market

Laika wakes and finds that through the night many caravans have arrived and set up a market in the Oasis. Laika successfully wakes the Goddess. She is weak and dazed but Laika helps her onto Zarun’s  back. The Goddess asks about the survival of Estra but refuses to talk further about it.

They attempt to talk to some of the people in the market, but the language barrier prevents any effective communication. The group ventures further into the market in search of food. They reach the food court and Laika gets thoroughly swindled as she pays for their food in gold. It’s at this point that the group hears a man speaking their language.

He is elven and dressed in scholar's robes and a big pointy hat. Draped across his front is a bright red sash with the symbol of two birds with their wings spread in opposite directions and an arcane rune in the middle. He introduces himself as Professor Sha Aliliaz Callio; a linguist from Madria University. Laika introduces herself and the wolves and, not wishing to reveal her identity, tells Sha that the Goddess’ name is Maeri.

Sha tells her that Estra was only known in legends and only scholars who study their history can speak Old Common. He also tells her that tieflings on the world below have wings, Laika is perplexed by this. Sha and Laika make a deal: Sha will attempt to teach Laika Common in exchange for information about Esta’s language.

## Fran And Corbin

After a very awkward heart-to-heart on the back of the book sled, Fran  and Corbin  are relieved to arrive at the Oasis. As the caravan pulls into the outskirts, people vacate a space for them, seemingly annoyed. The Guardians see Nodrig  and the white-haired orc arguing and deduce that they are discussing the fate of the books, the white-haired orc apparently wins and takes up a post at the sled.

Nodrig proceeds to give Corbin and Fran the jawbone they had previously been offered and the Guardians set up to try and sell it. The bartering system is very aggressive and both Fran and Corbin are very non-threatening, but with the help of Dokella they manage to sell it for nine hundred coins and a bandolier. They make plans to both wear the bandolier at the same time.

Fran and Corbin head back over to the book sled, planning on choosing books to keep in case they end up getting sold, although the white-haired orc seems intent on keeping them safe. While doing this, Fran notices that the elves in the Oasis have less human faces and longer ears than the elves on Estra. They remind her of what Cecelia  looked like.

## The Scavenger

While Fran is distracted with the books, a little girl takes Corbin’s hand and leads him away from the caravan to the otherside of the market. Isn't on control of his own body and is unable to resist her. She leads him into a tent assembled near the rubbish piles. The tent is empty, save for a tarp and a vulture.

Corbin, still in a trance, takes the body of the vulture and snaps its neck while speaking in a language he doesn't understand. In a moment, the body of the vulture begins to speak.

Vioni tells Corbin how she created the Vessel and stowed away on Kai’s island to escape Torva’s conquest. She tells him that in order to escape from her realm, in which she has been trapped, she needs to be summoned into her Vessel. She tells him to travel north to the mountains, where Torva has hidden her Vessel and a cloak which can hide the Goddess’ light from other deities and therefore prevent them from being tracked. Then the vulture collapses again.

The little girl gives Corbin a map, on which a mountain range to the north is labelled ‘Torva’s Jaw’, and then leads him back into the middle of the marketplace. When she leaves he regains control of his body and immediately begins to freak out.

## Reunion!

Corbin begins to sob and make his distressed bird noises.

From across the marketplace, Laika hears him, echoing his calls. Immediately, her entire entourage, including Sha, charges towards the noises.

Fran hears the commotion and also begins to run towards Corbin.

They all meet in the middle and it’s a very beautiful and emotional reunion.

## A Message to Chantel

**Noel:** Also, Hannah, just even outside of your guesting here. We really appreciate your support of our podcast, it seriously means a lot, ‘cause you're one of the funniest people we all know, so.

**Kaitlin:** We all were extremely excited to have you and when Kat was like, Hannah’s gonna be our first guest, we all spontaneously imploded inside the group chat.

**Hannah:** [Voice high and squeaky] Oh my god. Thanks, friends.

**Noel:** And now for a message to Chantel. The code-word is: James and Rudy!

**Kat:** The sleeper agent is active. Go!

## Featured Characters

### PCs

* Laika
* Fran
* Corbin

### NPCs

* Zarun
* Gingie
* Maeri
* Professor Sha
* Nodona
* Dokella
* Nama
* Vioni