Ramen S1C2E81

## Session Notes

* Archmage Serene says a few hushed words as Cure Siegfried Cloudcrest fully enters the Eversleep as is one with the Source.
* She is all questions about how the group got in there and what did they see. She asks that they sit down with their scholars at a later date to note down their experiences.
* They agree that they need to check on The Countessa in the containment facility. She assigns Pathfinder Madalitso to guide them. Serene conjures and places a pseudo-dragon on the Pathfinder's shoulder.
* Serene mentions that she took the liberty of putting a reward together in anticipation. The gilded chest is packed with gold and platinum coins as well as several items of interest.
* As the group leaves they are joined by Liam Whitemane who leaves his knights to rest up.
* Emerging outside into the open areas of Origin, can now see that the appearance of this magical city has gone through a change. The stark whites of the marble are now flush with bright blues and purples. From the central sphere atop the cardinal structure is now a beam of warm orange light scaling up into the heights of the magic dome that covers the city - however the ceiling is no longer visible. What can be seen now is it extending out into a vast ocean of clouds, structures, worlds and beyond! Numerous gigantic creatures can be seen gliding through this new panorama. Circling around this bowl high in this new sky can see a humongous leviathan type creature, all its fins and other protrusions ending in gently flowing locks of gold. As it gently moves it lets out a soulful, yet beautiful whale-like song. The hundreds of magical creatures that now litter the higher regions of Origin join in with the pleasing melody in chorus and in cheer.
* They reach the office of Captain Tarathiel Yelren. He is overjoyed of their return, welcoming them warmly. He pre-empts them stating they are likely here to see the Countessa.
* He takes them down to the containment level, they see Medusa "*Cruelty*" Mercedes locked up, they have a few distracting conversation with Yuu the Liar - but when they reach the Countessa's cell, it is pretty much how they saw it last, but in a chair leaning forward is... the withered remains of a deceased and considerably aged Countessa de Greyvale.
* In consultation, Captain Yelren lowers the anti-magic wall to the cell. The group do a few checks... yup, she dead.
* Cerda Hammer finds the one book she had, well warn and thumbed, entitled "*The Odyssey*", a science fiction novel about travelling the astral plane. It has drawings and writings (in elvish) within it... written in her own blood. Cerda gives it to Liam for future study.
* Tyrol Gravehearth suggests an experiment on prisoners using the cursed shark tooth he has. Safe to say this suggested humanoid rights violation did not go down too well in front of the Captain of the Dawngarde.
* Back outside again, they bump into Stormcaller Glush of the Sea Wolf Clan. In his wonder to the changes to the city, he greets them heartily, suggesting... nae, demanding that festivities would be the best course of action to honour heroes such as these.
* Serene's voice heard through the shoulder-dragon familiar concurs this and says she knows people who can turn this around quickly.
* While Zsetza is talking an individual sneaks up on him. Hissing threatening words into his ear, but then quickly turning them into joyful greetings including a fanged smile from the female tiefling form of Researcher Nijo.
* Zsetza's research partner wants to know all about the goings on with the Source and also if thrilled by the shadow heart sample he had brought back the day before. She states that a new expedition is in order. She then elaborately tries to sneak away again.
* Cerda walks Liam back to his domicile. They discuss what is next. Cerda wants to visit the Illumiknight Academy, but doesn't want to abandon the hunt for the Lich. Liam feels he owe her and the entire group a debt, and suggests they return with them and train at the Academy for a bit.
* They retire for a short while to the Gravehearths room where Zsetza identifies the magical items within the gilded chest.
* When they return out onto the promenade later it is now packed with people, the students the faculty, assorted guests, all in merriment.
* While the crowds are packed, Tearlag flying up can see there are circles where events are taking place. One of these is duels with the Dawngarde.
* As the group passes, one of these Dawngarde, Vaalyun Olalynn, spies the litterbug she had to stand guard over the other day. She makes the challenge to Tyrol!