Ep. 7 - Getting Schooled, Mvt. III

The bards are in a pickle this time! How will they manage getting out of the basement and what could be the next assignment they receive? This episode's got some real low end to it, so buckle up!

## Plot

As Yashee tests her mallets, the bass noise they make alerts others to their presence. Noticing the approaching footstep, Raz’ul casts *pass without trace*. As they go to leave the basement, Raz’ul hears bass playing behind a door.

Upon opening the door, they discover an extra dimensional space containing a dance floor and nightclub. There are a number of odd doors guarded by what the bards assume to be demons, or at least a creature not from their plane.  A DJ uses spinning crystals to create music.

Randy and Raz’ul begins to dance, Yashee however goes to hang out on the side to dance by herself. Raz’ul and Randy preform a lift on the dance floor. Yashee decides to inspect the doors with aid from a *heroism* spell from Raz’ul. Unfortunately, the demon at the door is able to see past the *pass without trace*, speaking in a language they don’t understand. Yashee casts *comprehend language*, and hears the demon say that their kind is not allowed past the door. The demon reveals that only extraterrestrial beings are allowed beyond the door. The bards finish their nightclub adventure, using the remaining of *pass without trace* to leave the basement and return to their dorms.

A couple of days pass, the bards return to the dance floor a few times, with Yashee usually staying behind. About the third morning, they hear a tingling from the Ira Glass and Symbol asks them to come to the cafeteria. The four eat blueberry pancakes and Symbol begins to introduce their second assignment:

Chaos Sauce, along with Symbol, will travel to Bassom to document the events resulting from the meteor crash.

Raz’ul then asks Symbol about the academicon. After flipping through his teacher guide, Symbol tells the bard that the academicon is an event for end of second year students to assign their bard colleges. He assures them they do not need to worry about it as they are already ahead of the curve with their ensemble magic. Under his breath symbol mutters and realizes that the academicon takes place at the end of second semester not second year. Raz’ul hears this and tries to intimidate Symbol, who again assures them that they will do fine.

The bards head to commissary to prepare for the trip to Bassom. The same girl from the other day is still there and she hands them a catalogue book. The commissary attendant, Emma, informs Yashee that the ring on her mallet is a Bassinator 5000. While they talk Randy hears the voice in his head complain about how chilly it is and urges him to light the potted plant on fire. Randy, taken aback, says it’s a little much and succeeds a wisdom saving throw. The bards return to shopping, randy buys cheaters dice and Yashee buys a Bassinator 6000 and size changing potion to make her smaller.

After paying, the group heads to meet Symbol at the stables and hop into the carriage. Symbol seems relaxed, and Raz’ul begins to talk with him. He asks Symbol about his life and the magic that Chaos Sauce has accessed. Symbol teaches the bards about major and minor 7th chords. The bards choose to try it out in a song.

As they talk, Symbol reminds them that ensemble magic reacts to the specific words they use. He urges them to choose their words wisely. The rest of the day passes in friendly conversation, with Symbol and Raz’ul especially bonding over potpourri and incense. Symbol apologizes for showing up late on their first day

## Song - "Yashee, Won't You Dance With Me?"

### Chord Dice

* C as given
* C (times 3)
* D minor

### Drum Roll

* Tails: 42 - rock 45
* Kit:14 - disco 2

### Lyrics

**(Part 1) Oh, Yashee won’t you dance with me,*
I’m asking on my bended knee,

Oh, Yashee hear my plea.

Oh, Yashee won’t you dance with me,

Oh, ask Randy and he’ll agree,

Oh, all we wanna see is you dancin’!

(Part 2) I’m Yashee,

I’m dancing free,

Let the world see,

I’m lovin’ me!

I’m proud to be,

A dancing queen,

My boys with me,

I’m finally free!

(Parts 1 and 2 together)

Oh, Yashee, Yeah!

I'm Free,

Lovin me!

Yeah,

I'm Dancin!

Come on, come on, Yashee.

Let the world see

Oh, my boys with with me,

Let the world see,

I'm lovin' me.*