HF 016

[6/17/2016 7:04:51 PM] Jamaros: Previously, during the
middle of a late night thunder storm, you guys decided to split into two
groups.

[6/17/2016 7:05:25 PM] Jamaros: One group went with Creed to
a cave to the south of the city, where you met with a cleric of Ioun, Mathias.

[6/17/2016 7:06:34 PM] Jamaros: There, you met with Ioun,
herself, and got some information Creed wanted...at various costs.

[6/17/2016 7:07:04 PM] Jamaros: The other half of you went
with Quill to the Feywild, to meet with his patron, Aurilandur the Winter
Queen.

[6/17/2016 7:07:25 PM] Jamaros: There was a surprise meeting
with Hank and Rune's new BFF, The Marquis.

[6/17/2016 7:07:32 PM] Jamaros: An even more surprising
wedding.

[6/17/2016 7:07:49 PM] Hank: And a surprise hamstering

[6/17/2016 7:07:51 PM] Jamaros: And, hopefully, some
protection for Quill.

[6/17/2016 7:07:59 PM] Jamaros: Yes, and a surprise
hamstering.

[6/17/2016 7:08:12 PM] Quill: ((Terrible plan #3 never
fails.))

[6/17/2016 7:09:24 PM] Jamaros: So, you are now traveling
back to the mortal plain.

[6/17/2016 7:09:35 PM] Jamaros: And now, I need Lyvhyssa to
make some rolls.

[6/17/2016 7:11:01 PM] Jamaros: Ok, I am assuming, at this
point, you've all changed back into your normal garb.

[6/17/2016 7:11:07 PM] Jamaros: Lyvhyssa has, as well.

[6/17/2016 7:11:27 PM] Quill: Yep.

[6/17/2016 7:11:33 PM] Jamaros: Ok.

[6/17/2016 7:12:01 PM] Jamaros: So...after the spinning
colors you remember from last time, you awaken in darkness.  A large open space.  Seems to be like you basement.

[6/17/2016 7:12:43 PM] Quill: Ahh, home sweet hellmouth.

[6/17/2016 7:13:23 PM] Jamaros: Lyvhyssa: "Great.  I go to this dim world to fetch a simple
mortal, end up married to a meat sack."

[6/17/2016 7:13:34 PM] \*\*\* Rune blinks. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:13:44 PM] Quill: You say the sweetest things.

[6/17/2016 7:14:18 PM] Rune: Can I call for a group hug?

[6/17/2016 7:15:24 PM] Hank: A group hug and then breakfast,
and finding the rest of the group.

[6/17/2016 7:15:35 PM] Jamaros: Lyvhyssa: "...what's a
group hug?"

[6/17/2016 7:15:35 PM] Rune: Yes. I'll make tea.

[6/17/2016 7:15:50 PM] Jamaros: Can I get perception checks
from everyone with darkvision.

[6/17/2016 7:16:03 PM] Rune: Everybody hugging. ... I just
think it's warranted because we lived and that was terrifying.

[6/17/2016 7:16:36 PM] Quill: ((19))

[6/17/2016 7:16:41 PM] Quill: Agreed.

[6/17/2016 7:17:03 PM] Rune: .... wait a minute, this isn't
the basement. There's no pentagram. Bother.

[6/17/2016 7:17:17 PM] Quill: ...whose basement are we in?

[6/17/2016 7:18:25 PM] Hank: (can i detect any sense of
airflow or wind?)

[6/17/2016 7:18:29 PM] Rune: I don't know. I hear voices.

[6/17/2016 7:18:51 PM] \*\*\* Quill looks for a door, or
stairs. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:18:55 PM] Jamaros: Roll survival, Hank.

[6/17/2016 7:19:46 PM] Hank: (20 )

[6/17/2016 7:21:11 PM] Jamaros: As you guys walk, you
realize this space was more spacious than you even realized...it's like you're
underground, somewhere.

[6/17/2016 7:21:32 PM] Jamaros: Lyvhyssa: "Stupid
spell.  So hard to control when you don't
know the world well."

[6/17/2016 7:22:11 PM] \*\*\* Quill makes Dancing Lights to
check out the walls, or the ceiling in greater detail. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:24:03 PM] Jamaros: You see you are in a cavern
tunnel of some kind.  Rocky formations
everywhere.

[6/17/2016 7:24:31 PM] Jamaros: A way upwards and a way
downwards seem to be the only entrance and exit.

[6/17/2016 7:24:47 PM] Rune: Let's go up.

[6/17/2016 7:25:14 PM] \*\*\* Quill nods, and continues on the
way. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:25:46 PM] Jamaros: As you start to walk, the
voices get louder.

[6/17/2016 7:26:48 PM] Hank: (Can I try and make out the
voices or what they are saying?)

[6/17/2016 7:26:57 PM] Jamaros: Roll perception.

[6/17/2016 7:27:05 PM] Quill: Yeah, ditto.

[6/17/2016 7:27:18 PM] Hank: (12 )

[6/17/2016 7:27:27 PM] Quill: ((20))

[6/17/2016 7:29:45 PM] Hank: So thanks for holding on to me
when I was a hamster Rune.

[6/17/2016 7:30:21 PM] Rune: You were adorable.

[6/17/2016 7:30:22 PM] Jamaros: You guys hear a skittering
of rock.

[6/17/2016 7:30:30 PM] Rune: ... they sound familiar....

[6/17/2016 7:30:33 PM] \*\*\* Rune hurries. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:30:38 PM] Quill: Oh, wait.

[6/17/2016 7:30:42 PM] \*\*\* Quill follows Rune! \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:30:57 PM] \*\*\* Hank follows quickly \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:31:04 PM] Quill: It's Anna and Creed, I think.

[6/17/2016 7:31:43 PM] Jamaros: As you guys round a corner,
you do, indeed, see a large suit of armor, a smaller purple tiefling, and a
staff with an elven face inside it.

[6/17/2016 7:32:45 PM] \*\*\* Quill looks at Lyvhyssa.  "Your aim isn't so bad." \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:33:12 PM] Jamaros: Anna, Creed, you guys see
Hank, Rune and two elves you don't know.

[6/17/2016 7:33:22 PM] \*\*\* Rune waves! \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:33:29 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "Rune! ...why
are you here?"

[6/17/2016 7:33:32 PM] \*\*\* Quill looks at his skin. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:33:41 PM] Quill: Oh, god, I forgot.  I'm pink now.

[6/17/2016 7:33:44 PM] Rune: Taeral! We're back from the
court.

[6/17/2016 7:33:55 PM] Rune: .... not dead. And not
hamsters.

[6/17/2016 7:34:07 PM] Hank: And here wherever that is

[6/17/2016 7:34:09 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "...were
hamsters an option?"

[6/17/2016 7:34:22 PM] Quill: Auril hamstered Hank for a
time.

[6/17/2016 7:34:27 PM] \*\*\* Anna is actually at one side of
the opening. You may or may not be able to see her there, but she looks like
she was readying to clobber whoever came through. She relaxes once she
recognizes you all.

"How in the worlds did you guys get here?" \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:34:56 PM] Hank: Yes they were an option apparently
bad things if you go in covered in fey stuff only aware of the existence of one

[6/17/2016 7:35:06 PM] Anna: [darn it, internet.]

[6/17/2016 7:35:21 PM] Jamaros: A small rock comes out from
behind a rock formation, and you guys see a blind, haggard looking young man
chucking them at you.  "GET BACK,
INVADERS!"

[6/17/2016 7:35:30 PM] Creed: "Before that, quiet down
everyone, Belza is resting--"

[6/17/2016 7:35:58 PM] Anna: Mattias, they're not invaders.
They're visitors.

[6/17/2016 7:36:13 PM] Jamaros: Mathias:
"...visitors?"

[6/17/2016 7:36:19 PM] Anna: Yes, like us.

[6/17/2016 7:36:28 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "Oh...in that
case, who wants a breakfast beetle?"

[6/17/2016 7:37:07 PM] Creed: "Quill." Creed's
tail will flick as she approaches him. "Are you alright?"

[6/17/2016 7:37:18 PM] Quill: I'm fine.

[6/17/2016 7:37:23 PM] Quill: Just.... pink now.

[6/17/2016 7:37:37 PM] Creed: "... Why pink?"

[6/17/2016 7:37:40 PM] Anna: Who is tha- Oh, I see.

[6/17/2016 7:37:56 PM] Jamaros: Lyvhyssa: "The queen
felt it would be best for us to return in disguise."

[6/17/2016 7:37:57 PM] Quill: I'm in disguise.  Also married.
Meet the missus.

[6/17/2016 7:38:04 PM] Jamaros: Lyv blushes.

[6/17/2016 7:38:06 PM] \*\*\* Quill nods toward Lyvhyssa. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:38:19 PM] \*\*\* Anna nods respectfully. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:38:30 PM] Rune: I think we ought to go home.

[6/17/2016 7:38:30 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "It is entirely
for purposes of deterrence."

[6/17/2016 7:38:33 PM] Anna: Congratulations to you both.

[6/17/2016 7:38:46 PM] \*\*\* Quill nods. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:38:58 PM | Edited 7:39:27 PM] Anna: If it's
still raining, I'm not going out in that.

[6/17/2016 7:38:59 PM] Creed: "... Well aside from that
I have something to show you all first." Creed points at the intricately
designed mural on the wall.

[6/17/2016 7:39:09 PM] \*\*\* Quill looks at the Mural. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:39:31 PM] Jamaros: Looking around, you guys see
endless cave drawings scrawled along the walls.

[6/17/2016 7:40:25 PM] Rune: It's very... complete.

[6/17/2016 7:40:37 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "Not really,
just beginning."

[6/17/2016 7:41:00 PM | Edited 7:41:20 PM] Jamaros: Mathias
points to one wall that's been painted over. "And I need to start that all
over again."

[6/17/2016 7:41:22 PM] Hank: What happened there?

[6/17/2016 7:41:31 PM] Jamaros: You see, at the top of that
wall, a symbol of an octopus monster, the same symbol you saw in Sacred Stone
Manor.

[6/17/2016 7:41:44 PM] Quill: ((What's the mural of?))

[6/17/2016 7:41:45 PM] Creed: "What's that about?"

[6/17/2016 7:42:11 PM] Jamaros: The mural seems to depict
different symbols and figures, some you recognize, most you don't.

[6/17/2016 7:42:26 PM] Quill: So... what are we looking at?

[6/17/2016 7:42:29 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "It
changed.  All of it.  Time does that."

[6/17/2016 7:43:22 PM] Hank: Then why put it on the wall in
the first place?

[6/17/2016 7:43:37 PM] Rune: ... I'm terribly sorry, but I
don't suppose you have any tea?

[6/17/2016 7:43:47 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "Keep track of
it.  It's all knowledge.  I have to keep track of it."

[6/17/2016 7:43:58 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "OH!  I do!
I'll get you a cup!"

[6/17/2016 7:44:23 PM] Jamaros: Mathias pulls out a metal
pot and a stone cup from a corner.  He
pours some out and hands it to you, Rune.

[6/17/2016 7:44:47 PM] \*\*\* Anna’s eyes wink out, and she
shakes her head rapidly until they wink back on. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:44:57 PM] \*\*\* Rune takes a sip, cautiously. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:44:58 PM] Anna: rrrgh.

[6/17/2016 7:45:03 PM] Quill: You okay?

[6/17/2016 7:45:06 PM] \*\*\* Creed places a hand on Anna's
shoulder \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:45:12 PM] Creed: "That's twice now, are
you sure you're okay?"

[6/17/2016 7:45:27 PM] Anna: I can continue.

[6/17/2016 7:46:01 PM] Creed: "We should probably get
you to those twins... they're the only ones I can think of that could probably
do something about what's going on with you. I doubt it's just the water."

[6/17/2016 7:46:26 PM] Jamaros: Belza stirs and groans.

[6/17/2016 7:46:36 PM] \*\*\* Rune heats up the mug with
presti. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:47:36 PM] \*\*\* Anna tenses for a bit, as Belza
makes noise, but calms down momentarily. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 7:48:42 PM] Quill: How long have we been gone?

[6/17/2016 7:49:53 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "My
guess...about six or seven hours."

[6/17/2016 7:50:18 PM] Quill: Hmmm.  Okay.
Not as long here, then.

[6/17/2016 7:51:05 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "Not to point
out the obvious...but how are we gonna get back."

[6/17/2016 7:51:50 PM] Anna: Not sure. I'm certainly in no
state to walk, and Belza's in no state to fly.

[6/17/2016 7:51:53 PM] Rune: Walking, I assume.

[6/17/2016 7:52:20 PM] Anna: Oh, wait. I can be a cat, and
therefore easier to carry.

[6/17/2016 7:52:42 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "We are roughly
fifty miles from the city.  It's
miraculous Belza was able to carry us here to begin with."

[6/17/2016 7:52:58 PM] Anna: Indeed.

[6/17/2016 7:53:10 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "I have an
idea!"

[6/17/2016 7:53:26 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "Wait...aliens
don't arrive for another millennia."

[6/17/2016 7:53:33 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "I have a
different idea!"

[6/17/2016 7:53:41 PM | Edited 7:54:05 PM] Anna: Does it
involve anything resembling a trash chute?

[6/17/2016 7:54:10 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "No!  Taeral!
Let me borrow your face!"

[6/17/2016 7:54:34 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "What?!?"

[6/17/2016 7:54:48 PM] Quill: ... who's your friend? I like
him.

[6/17/2016 7:55:08 PM] Jamaros: Mathias runs up and plants
his hand on Taeral's...orb.

[6/17/2016 7:55:16 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "I got
this."

[6/17/2016 7:55:29 PM] Jamaros: The orb shifts to show
static, and Taeral vanishes.

[6/17/2016 7:55:51 PM] Rune: ... Taeral?

[6/17/2016 7:55:58 PM] Jamaros: When the static clears, you
see Esme, in a shop, dressed to head out somewhere.

[6/17/2016 7:56:02 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "ESSY!"

[6/17/2016 7:56:18 PM] Jamaros: Esme shrieks.  "...Mathias?  What are you--?"

[6/17/2016 7:56:36 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "I have
solicitors!  I am sending them to you on
the circle!"

[6/17/2016 7:56:46 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "Mathias, I am
not even--"

[6/17/2016 7:57:03 PM] Jamaros: Mathias: "Thanks!  Gotta go now!
Can't keep Taeral in limbo!"

[6/17/2016 7:57:17 PM] Jamaros: Esme disappears, Mathias
lifts his hand and Taeral comes back.

[6/17/2016 7:57:24 PM] Hank: What was that?

[6/17/2016 7:57:42 PM] Jamaros: Taeral:
"How--What--Where--I have so many questions!"

[6/17/2016 7:57:49 PM | Edited 7:58:20 PM] Creed: "Ah,
before we leave, I actually do have one more question for Ioun." Creed says
to Mathias

[6/17/2016 7:58:08 PM] Hank: Where did you go Taeral?

[6/17/2016 7:58:27 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "I DON'T
KNOW!  DON'T DO IT AGAIN!"

[6/17/2016 7:58:28 PM] Rune: Are you all right?

[6/17/2016 7:58:55 PM] Jamaros: Taeral:
"I...yes...feeling better...I think...gonna just repress that with the
memories of my mother."

[6/17/2016 7:59:07 PM] Jamaros: Mathias turns to Creed.

[6/17/2016 7:59:33 PM] Jamaros: Mathias:
"Hurm...alright, but make it snappy.
Not sure when Esme's gonna cast the teleportation circle."

[6/17/2016 7:59:59 PM] \*\*\* Anna almost nods off again. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:00:13 PM] Quill: You should not banish friends
to Limbo without warning.

[6/17/2016 8:00:16 PM] Jamaros: Mathias lifts his bandages
again to reveal his empty sockets.  He closes
his eyes, the flaming torches flicker and when he opens them, those same
unearthly eyes are back.

[6/17/2016 8:00:24 PM] Creed: "Hello Ioun."

[6/17/2016 8:00:36 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: HELLO LADY
THALDI.  WHAT DO YOU SEEK?

[6/17/2016 8:00:54 PM] Creed: "Two questions, where's
Taeral's body, and how can we put him back into it?"

[6/17/2016 8:00:54 PM] \*\*\* Rune yelps. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:01:58 PM] Anna: I have thought of a question,
as well, if we have time.

[6/17/2016 8:02:11 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: THESE ARE TWO
QUESTIONS.  THE FIRST SHALL COST YOU THE
LOCATION OF SOMETHING YOU VALUE.  THE
SECOND SHALL COST YOU SOMETHING MUCH MORE.
YOU WILL HAVE TO SACRIFICE ALL MEMORIES OF AN ALLY OF YOUR PAST.

[6/17/2016 8:02:57 PM] Jamaros: Taeral (to Rune): "It
was just as unsettling the first time."

[6/17/2016 8:03:13 PM] Rune: ... you've done this more than
once?

[6/17/2016 8:03:51 PM] Hank: And what is this that is
happening Taeral?

[6/17/2016 8:04:16 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "Mathias seems
to be channeling a goddess."

[6/17/2016 8:04:50 PM] Creed: Creed turns to Rune.
"What was that one ally that was with us when I joined?"

[6/17/2016 8:05:03 PM] Creed: "I unfortunately forgot
his name, but he was an ally nonetheless."

[6/17/2016 8:05:08 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "You mean
Coil?"

[6/17/2016 8:05:12 PM] Creed: "That's the one."

[6/17/2016 8:05:55 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: IT IS A VERY SOUR
DEAL...BUT I SHALL RELENT GIVEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES.  AND WHAT LOCATION SHALL YOU SACRIFICE?

[6/17/2016 8:06:50 PM] Creed: "Hmm... before I say, any
information I give is from me, not anyone else, right?"

[6/17/2016 8:07:12 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: YES.  IF THEY SEEK TO KNOW, THEY MAY SACRIFICE AS
WELL.

[6/17/2016 8:07:23 PM] Creed: "So it's kept separate,
is what I mean."

[6/17/2016 8:07:57 PM] Creed: "I'd like to offer up the
location of the green egg."

[6/17/2016 8:08:14 PM] Jamaros: Ioun cocks her head at you.

[6/17/2016 8:08:26 PM] Creed: "It's kept with the
Marquis."

[6/17/2016 8:08:35 PM | Edited 8:08:56 PM] Jamaros: Ioun:
YOU ARE AWARE, YOU CAN NEVER KNOW WHERE IT IS, THEN?  EVEN ONCE YOU HAVE IT.

[6/17/2016 8:09:08 PM] Creed: "If it's in front of my
eyes, would it appear as if it were never there?"

[6/17/2016 8:09:58 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: NO, YOU WOULD SEE
IT.  BUT, ONCE YOU DIDN'T SEE IT, YOU
WOULD INSTANTLY FORGET WHERE IT WAS AGAIN.
YOU WOULD FORGET EVEN RETRIEVING IT.

[6/17/2016 8:10:20 PM] Creed: "Well it's not for me to
keep anyway. It's Hanks."

[6/17/2016 8:10:39 PM] Jamaros: Ioun turns to Hank.

[6/17/2016 8:11:00 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: VERY WELL.  IF YOU ARE SURE.

[6/17/2016 8:11:25 PM] Creed: "Hmm...”

[6/17/2016 8:11:28 PM] Rune: It doesn't sound like a good
idea to me.

[6/17/2016 8:11:58 PM] Creed: "Wait. I know what to
do."

[6/17/2016 8:12:09 PM] Creed: "I offer up knowledge of
this place."

[6/17/2016 8:12:22 PM] Hank: If we are asking questions can
I know what would happen if I fulfill my deal with the marquis?

[6/17/2016 8:12:29 PM] Creed: "I have all the
information I already have ever needed, and I won't be risking any more
knowledge after this."

[6/17/2016 8:12:47 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: ...VERY WELL.  THIS NEW DEAL IS ACCEPTABLE.

[6/17/2016 8:13:09 PM] Jamaros: Ioun turns to Hank and Anna:
JUST A MOMENT, PLEASE.

[6/17/2016 8:13:20 PM] Anna: Take your time.

[6/17/2016 8:13:24 PM] Hank: Sure take your time

[6/17/2016 8:13:39 PM] Jamaros: Ioun walks over and whispers
into Creed's ear, and, suddenly, a voice that was reverberating from all around
the room, has gone silent to all but Creed.

[6/17/2016 8:15:24 PM] \*\*\* Rune checks on Belza. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:15:39 PM] Rune: Are you all right? You're an
amazing flyer.

[6/17/2016 8:15:52 PM] Jamaros: ((I assume that was in
infernal))

[6/17/2016 8:16:00 PM] \*\*\* Rune repeats it in infernal. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:16:40 PM] \*\*\* Rune starts presti-ing her dry,
beginning with her wings. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:17:04 PM] Jamaros: Belza rises to her feet,
uneasily.

[6/17/2016 8:19:19 PM] \*\*\* Quill glances at Lyv.  "You don't speak Infernal, do you?"
\*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:19:33 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "No.  Never come up before."

[6/17/2016 8:19:45 PM] Quill: Fair enough.

[6/17/2016 8:20:00 PM] Jamaros: Ioun steps back and turns to
Anna, expectantly.

[6/17/2016 8:20:19 PM] Anna: My question is as follows: Who,
if anyone, from my previous self's past, will cause trouble for anyone in this
room? Cavern. Cave-room?

[6/17/2016 8:20:49 PM] Creed: "We're in a cavern?"

[6/17/2016 8:21:47 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: TROUBLE IS A VAGUE
TERM.  FOR A BLANKET ANSWER, YOU SHALL
HAVE TO GIVE UP AN ENTIRE REALM OF KNOWLEDGE.
WOULD YOU RATHER SOMETHING MORE SPECIFIC?

[6/17/2016 8:22:45 PM | Edited 8:23:09 PM] Anna: Hm. Perhaps
anyone who will put them in bodily, spiritual, or mental harm will do.

[6/17/2016 8:23:00 PM] \*\*\* Quill frowns. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:23:26 PM] Jamaros: Ioun pauses to think for a
moment.

[6/17/2016 8:23:43 PM] Anna: If you would advise narrowing
the field further, feel free to tell me.

[6/17/2016 8:23:57 PM] Creed: "Quill, Rune, Hank, and
Taeral."

[6/17/2016 8:24:10 PM] Creed: "I know where Taeral's
body is."

[6/17/2016 8:24:14 PM | Edited 8:24:31 PM] Creed: "But
you aren't going to like it."

[6/17/2016 8:24:29 PM] Quill: That wasn't statistically
likely anyway.

[6/17/2016 8:24:31 PM] Rune: I thought it might be easier to
just make a new one.

[6/17/2016 8:24:50 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: I CAN TELL YOU OF ONE
WHO MAY TRY.  FOR IT, YOU MUST SACRIFICE
A MEMORY OF ONE YOU FOUGHT ALONGSIDE.
NOT COIL.  ONE FROM MUCH BEFORE.

[6/17/2016 8:25:08 PM] Creed: "Huh? Who's Coil?"

[6/17/2016 8:25:15 PM] \*\*\* Quill shivers. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:25:20 PM] Rune: Someone you already gave up.

[6/17/2016 8:25:58 PM] Creed: "How can I give up
someone I don't know?"

[6/17/2016 8:26:28 PM] Quill: ((Oh, btw, I've decided to
retire Quill and start playing Coil again full time.  For shenanigans sake.))

[6/17/2016 8:26:36 PM] Creed: ((lmao))

[6/17/2016 8:26:50 PM] Creed: (( there goes our way into the
feywild then ))

[6/17/2016 8:26:51 PM] Jamaros: ((lol))

[6/17/2016 8:26:58 PM] Rune: Exactly.

[6/17/2016 8:27:19 PM] Creed: Creed raises an eyebrow at
Rune before shrugging it off.

[6/17/2016 8:27:30 PM] Creed: "Taeral, your body is in
the Feywild."

[6/17/2016 8:27:56 PM] Quill: We were just there!

[6/17/2016 8:28:09 PM] Rune: I don't think we should go
back.

[6/17/2016 8:28:13 PM] Creed: "The green egg is there
with the Marquis as well."

[6/17/2016 8:28:44 PM] \*\*\* Rune keeps magicking at Belza.
\*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:28:51 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "We are not going
back, now.  Not after everything I gave
up."

[6/17/2016 8:29:03 PM] Rune: What did you give up?

[6/17/2016 8:29:13 PM] Anna: I think I know who you're
talking about. He helped prevent my personality from being entirely one-sided.
I'm not sure I would sacrifice that, if it will alter my psyche.

[6/17/2016 8:29:59 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: THERE IS A CHANCE IT
WILL.  THE SACRIFICES ARE POWERFUL.  YOU MAY GIVE UP ANYONE FROM THAT WAR, IF YOU
DESIRE, BUT, THE CONSEQUENCES CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE.

[6/17/2016 8:30:35 PM] \*\*\* Anna nods off again for a bit.

"zztch" \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:30:35 PM] Quill: I don't think it's worth it.

[6/17/2016 8:30:43 PM] Rune: When I'm a better wizard I'll
know all kinds of things. I'll be sure to light a candle to you, though.

[6/17/2016 8:31:35 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: I BELIEVE I SHALL COME
BACK TO YOU.

[6/17/2016 8:32:09 PM] \*\*\* Rune nods. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:33:29 PM] Anna: Hrm, I think I shall give up
the memory of Tovie Belarus. The first human I saw bisected. [if this is
acceptable]

[6/17/2016 8:33:43 PM] \*\*\* Quill frowns. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:33:52 PM] Jamaros: Ioun stops and turns back to
you, Anna.  THIS IS ACCEPTABLE.

[6/17/2016 8:34:09 PM] Jamaros: Ioun leans forward and
whispers towards your ear.

[6/17/2016 8:37:50 PM] Jamaros: Ioun leans out again.  She turns to Hank.  DO YOU UNDERSTAND HOW I DEAL?

[6/17/2016 8:38:34 PM] \*\*\* Anna looks even more tired than
she already did. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:38:36 PM | Edited 8:39:03 PM] Hank: You give
answers and someone seems to forget what they offer in return?

[6/17/2016 8:39:12 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE, YOU
MUST SACRIFICE KNOWLEDGE.  AND ONCE LOST,
THE SACRIFICE CAN NEVER BE REGAINED.

[6/17/2016 8:39:22 PM] Quill: Doesn't seem like a good deal.

[6/17/2016 8:39:27 PM] Quill: You don't end up any smarter.

[6/17/2016 8:39:35 PM] Quill: Possibly even less so.

[6/17/2016 8:39:38 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: NO.  THAT IS THE POINT.

[6/17/2016 8:39:56 PM] Quill: Quick and easy is
harmful?  I get that.

[6/17/2016 8:40:13 PM] Rune: There are other ways to
sacrifice for knowledge, like taking time and effort. Well that's the usual
way, anyway.

[6/17/2016 8:40:32 PM] Hank: I want to know what happens if
I fulfill the deal with the marquis and the best way to avoid that?

[6/17/2016 8:41:02 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: THIS IS DIFFICULT TO
ANSWER.  YOU ARE INDEBTED TO A
BEING...WHO IS HARD TO PREDICT.

[6/17/2016 8:41:58 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: TO GAIN THIS ANSWER,
YOU MUST GIVE UP KNOWLEDGE OF CONSEQUENCE FROM YOUR YOUTH.  YOU MUST SURRENDER KNOWING THAT FIRE BURNS,
OR KNIVES CUT.  SOMETHING YOU HAD TO
LEARN FIRSTHAND WAS DANGEROUS.

[6/17/2016 8:43:21 PM] Hank: And never be able to relearn
that lesson?

[6/17/2016 8:43:29 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: CORRECT.

[6/17/2016 8:43:33 PM] Quill: That seems like an exceedingly
bad idea, hank.

[6/17/2016 8:43:49 PM | Edited 8:44:10 PM] Quill: Best stop
now while you remember why it's a bad idea.

[6/17/2016 8:44:17 PM] Hank: And how else will I know what
to do with the deal that might be even worse?

[6/17/2016 8:44:32 PM] Rune: We'll figure something out.

[6/17/2016 8:45:08 PM] Quill: There are other ways that
don't include willingly sacrificing part of who you are.

[6/17/2016 8:45:19 PM] Quill: If you want brain damage,
there are other ways.

[6/17/2016 8:46:01 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: YOU MUST CHOOSE
QUICKLY.  ESMERALDA RAVENSGARD WILL BE
CASTING HER SPELL SOON.

[6/17/2016 8:46:05 PM] Hank: But this way we would know
immediately before we run into William without a plan

[6/17/2016 8:46:26 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "Hank, remember
what happened when you last ignored the advice of others?"

[6/17/2016 8:46:32 PM] Anna: Ultimately, it is your
decision.

[6/17/2016 8:46:36 PM] Rune: I don't think you should,
either, honestly.

[6/17/2016 8:46:43 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "Rune and Quill
are right, we can figure this out for ourselves."

[6/17/2016 8:47:11 PM] Hank: Fine I have no question to ask
then

[6/17/2016 8:47:38 PM] Jamaros: Ioun nods.  And then, BWOOSH!

[6/17/2016 8:47:40 PM] Rune: We do appreciate your help,
though.

[6/17/2016 8:47:52 PM] Jamaros: A beam of light shoots up
from behind a series of rocks.

[6/17/2016 8:47:58 PM] Hank: We need to come up with a plan
soon though

[6/17/2016 8:48:06 PM] Jamaros: Ioun: THAT IS YOUR WAY
HOME.  I SUGGEST YOU TAKE IT NOW.

[6/17/2016 8:48:14 PM] Quill: Thank you.

[6/17/2016 8:48:36 PM] Quill: Hey, Rune.  Do you know a Silence spell?

[6/17/2016 8:48:44 PM] \*\*\* Anna strides over to the beam,
noticeably slower than before. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:48:44 PM] Jamaros: Ioun nods at Quill.

[6/17/2016 8:49:15 PM] Rune: Nope.

[6/17/2016 8:49:27 PM] \*\*\* Rune goes into the light! \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:49:35 PM] Creed: Creed places her hand on
Anna's back, helping her to the beam.

[6/17/2016 8:49:36 PM] Jamaros: Belza follows

[6/17/2016 8:49:48 PM] \*\*\* Hank follows as well \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:50:02 PM] Jamaros: I assume you all walk
through.

[6/17/2016 8:50:16 PM] Jamaros: And, as you do...you find
yourselves piled into a very small space.

[6/17/2016 8:50:33 PM] Jamaros: Only about 15 by 15 square
feet and full of boxes.

[6/17/2016 8:50:34 PM] \*\*\* Anna creaks, probably somewhere
in the middle. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:51:10 PM] Jamaros: The light fades and you all
see a) Esmerelda, in travelers' garb with her shield-sister on her one good
arm.

[6/17/2016 8:51:14 PM] Rune: ... I just want to go home and
have a decent blessed cup of tea, WHY IS THAT SO BLESSED DIFFICULT.

[6/17/2016 8:51:26 PM] Jamaros: And b) a teleportation
circle on the floor

[6/17/2016 8:51:28 PM] Rune: ... oh, hullo, Esme.

[6/17/2016 8:51:45 PM] Anna: Hello.

[6/17/2016 8:51:46 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "Hi...can we
please leave...you're in my ribs."

[6/17/2016 8:51:49 PM] Anna: Tired.

[6/17/2016 8:51:59 PM] Anna: Should not be tired.

[6/17/2016 8:52:27 PM] Rune: Yes. We had better go to the
Twins, I suppose.

[6/17/2016 8:52:32 PM] \*\*\* Rune looks for a door. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:52:42 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "No, you
shouldn't.  It's, like, eight in the
morning.  Didn't you sleep?"

[6/17/2016 8:53:24 PM] Anna: Nope, but that usually doesn't
matter. I say it's the rain.

[6/17/2016 8:53:37 PM] Jamaros: Esme opens a door behind her
and you all fall out, Marx Brothers' style, into a store.

[6/17/2016 8:54:11 PM] Creed: "Oof."

[6/17/2016 8:54:11 PM] Rune: We'll go to the Twins.

[6/17/2016 8:54:28 PM] Rune: And I've got a Floating Disk
spell if you'd like to sit on the way.

[6/17/2016 8:54:39 PM] Rune: ... ouch.

[6/17/2016 8:54:46 PM] \*\*\* Rune falls on her elbow. :( \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:55:02 PM] Jamaros: Right on the funny
bone.  That shit hurts, man.

[6/17/2016 8:55:09 PM] Jamaros: :)

[6/17/2016 8:55:14 PM] Hank: Ow... We could also pick up the
carriage depending on if the prison is on the way

[6/17/2016 8:55:24 PM] Quill: CAn you cat up, Anna?  Maybe being organic will make you feel better
anyway.

[6/17/2016 8:55:35 PM] Quill: And we can carry you that way.

[6/17/2016 8:55:40 PM] Anna: Excellent idea.

[6/17/2016 8:55:46 PM] Jamaros: Looking around, you guys
see...Tiprus in the store.  Along with a
human woman you assume to be a clerk.

[6/17/2016 8:56:03 PM] \*\*\* Anna is now a tiny black kitten
with a floofity little tail. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:56:08 PM] Jamaros: Tiprus runs over and hugs
Belza.

[6/17/2016 8:56:14 PM] Anna: Miu!

[6/17/2016 8:56:18 PM] \*\*\* Quill picks up Anna. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:57:13 PM] \*\*\* Anna makes that little
"murr!" noise cats sometimes make when surprised. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:57:22 PM] Rune: Tiprus!

[6/17/2016 8:57:29 PM] \*\*\* Rune beams. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:57:32 PM] Jamaros: Esme points to Tiprus:
"This belongs to you, right?"

[6/17/2016 8:57:47 PM] Rune: She, and she's a person.

[6/17/2016 8:57:48 PM] Jamaros: Tiprus hugs Rune, now.

[6/17/2016 8:57:52 PM] \*\*\* Rune hugs her back. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:58:02 PM] Jamaros: Tiprus then tries to pull
Creed into this too.

[6/17/2016 8:58:16 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "Sorry.  She.  I
meant she is staying with you, right?"

[6/17/2016 8:58:22 PM] Rune: Yes, she is.

[6/17/2016 8:58:28 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "My sister caught
me up."

[6/17/2016 8:58:37 PM] Jamaros: The gem on her shield glows
slightly.

[6/17/2016 8:59:04 PM] Rune: Oh, thank you, Cime. Ms.
Ravensgard. ... I don't know the proper form of address at all, sorry.

[6/17/2016 8:59:15 PM] Quill: ((This just in, Robot Druid
now looks like my RL cat.))

[6/17/2016 8:59:19 PM] Anna: Mrrw?

[6/17/2016 8:59:21 PM] \*\*\* Creed stews in the hug \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 8:59:39 PM] Rune: ((I demand pics!))

[6/17/2016 8:59:41 PM] \*\*\* Anna may or may not be quite
compressed. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:00:02 PM] Creed: (( pics or it didn't happen!
))

[6/17/2016 9:00:09 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "I get a strange
call from a friend from college...and somehow I knew you guys had to be
involved."

[6/17/2016 9:00:24 PM] Rune: He was rather strange. And his
tea wasn't good.

[6/17/2016 9:00:44 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "He lives in a
cave.  I don't know what you were
expecting."

[6/17/2016 9:00:47 PM] \*\*\* Anna is attempting to squirm
towards air. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:00:48 PM] Creed: "He also gave up on
divination magic, apparently."

[6/17/2016 9:00:55 PM] Rune: ... but it was kind of him to
give me some, and it was better than nothing.

[6/17/2016 9:01:09 PM] Rune: I don't know, some of the Drow
mold teas are very good.

[6/17/2016 9:01:39 PM] \*\*\* Quill will take Anna and perch
her on his shoulder. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:01:55 PM | Edited 9:02:28 PM] Jamaros: Esme:
"Look, we--I have to catch an airship in a few hours.  How about we go get some breakfast somewhere,
real quick, and say our last goodbyes for a while?"

[6/17/2016 9:02:18 PM] Quill: ... I am rather starving.  We didn't eat at all in the Feywild.

[6/17/2016 9:02:23 PM] \*\*\* Rune nods. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:02:35 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "...the
Feywild?  ...you know what, tell me over
breakfast."

[6/17/2016 9:02:43 PM] Creed: "You have much to hear,
then."

[6/17/2016 9:03:02 PM] \*\*\* Anna perches on Rune's shoulder
and licks a paw. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:03:03 PM] Jamaros: So, you guys all head out?

[6/17/2016 9:03:58 PM] Creed: (( I assume so ))

[6/17/2016 9:04:06 PM] Quill: ((Yar.))

[6/17/2016 9:04:13 PM] \*\*\* Rune does. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:04:28 PM] \*\*\* Rune pets Anna a bit. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:04:51 PM] \*\*\* Hank will make a rough blindfold
\*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:05:01 PM] \*\*\* Anna does that closed-eye look
that cats do when they're being pet. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:05:10 PM] Hank: Someone warn me if they see
William at all please

[6/17/2016 9:05:17 PM] Jamaros: Ok, you all take the
carriage, I assume, which is parked outside.
The Erinyes fly, although Belza looks a bit iffy, and Esme rides a white
horse.

[6/17/2016 9:05:32 PM] Jamaros: Is Hank driving, or is
someone else?

[6/17/2016 9:05:48 PM] \*\*\* Rune does not want to drive. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:05:48 PM] Hank: Someone else

[6/17/2016 9:06:06 PM] \*\*\* Anna is cat. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:06:09 PM] Jamaros: Ok, Creed or Quill then, one
of you pick.

[6/17/2016 9:06:12 PM] Anna: Miu!

[6/17/2016 9:06:17 PM] Quill: I'll give it a shot.

[6/17/2016 9:06:28 PM] Jamaros: Ok, Quill, roll me animal
handling.

[6/17/2016 9:06:49 PM] Creed: nice.

[6/17/2016 9:06:50 PM] Quill: ((Hey, not bad.))

[6/17/2016 9:06:51 PM] \*\*\* Hank will wear the blindfold in
the carriage \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:07:10 PM] Jamaros: The horse take to you rather
well, and you all ride into the second ring of the city.

[6/17/2016 9:07:11 PM] \*\*\* Creed looks at Hank, confused \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:07:14 PM] Creed: "Why the blindfold?"

[6/17/2016 9:07:34 PM] \*\*\* Rune cuddles Anna a bit. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:08:08 PM] \*\*\* Anna is quite floofity. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:08:13 PM] Quill: ((I guess Quill handed
Anna-cat off.))

[6/17/2016 9:08:22 PM] Hank: To avoid accidentally seeing
William.

[6/17/2016 9:08:39 PM] \*\*\* Rune is sharing the kitty with
Quill. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:09:43 PM] Jamaros: Eventually, Esme stops you
guys at a seemingly small looking tavern-ish place.  A sign above the door has an image of a
Wizard's Hat and reads "The Magician's Port of Call"

[6/17/2016 9:10:47 PM] Jamaros: As you guys go in you find a
number of tieflings and dragonborn, mostly, but also several humans and elves,
all of whom seem to be in some form of magician's robes.

[6/17/2016 9:11:23 PM] \*\*\* Hank has taken the blindfold off
\*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:12:00 PM] Anna: [internet no]

[6/17/2016 9:12:10 PM] Jamaros: You sit at a table, Esme
orders for you.  "Trust me,"
she says, "I know what to get", and the food, a near-feast of food
appears before you.

[6/17/2016 9:12:19 PM] Rune: Oh, gosh.

[6/17/2016 9:12:23 PM] \*\*\* Rune needs TEA. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:12:43 PM] Jamaros: There is a massive pot of
tea right in front of Rune.

[6/17/2016 9:13:01 PM] \*\*\* Rune takes some! \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:13:49 PM] \*\*\* Quill takes some tea and some meat.
\*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:14:05 PM] Jamaros: It is all exceedingly
delicious.

[6/17/2016 9:14:09 PM] \*\*\* Quill keeps catching glances at
his pinkish hands. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:14:19 PM | Edited 9:14:39 PM] Quill: Ugh.  This will not do.

[6/17/2016 9:14:40 PM] \*\*\* Anna will snag a bit of meat, if
any comes within swiping distance. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:14:57 PM] Rune: You look very pink.

[6/17/2016 9:15:08 PM] \*\*\* Rune feeds Anna bacon. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:15:22 PM] \*\*\* Anna is happy kitty. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:15:41 PM] \*\*\* Quill looks closer at a ring on
his finger. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:15:48 PM] \*\*\* Anna shares with Rune's familiar,
if they are present. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:16:24 PM] Jamaros: Rune's familiar is
there.  He has begun attacking one of the
hams.

[6/17/2016 9:17:13 PM] \*\*\* Rune eats some food too! \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:17:34 PM] Jamaros: Esme:
"So...feywild?"

[6/17/2016 9:18:47 PM] Quill: There's a Fae after me.  So I had to have a conversation with the
Queen of the Winter Court.

[6/17/2016 9:18:53 PM] \*\*\* Rune nods. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:19:30 PM] Anna: [afk. Be back soon. Assume Anna
is busy eating bacon and listening to happenings.]

[6/17/2016 9:20:10 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "Oh...ok
then."

[6/17/2016 9:20:23 PM] Rune: We lived.

[6/17/2016 9:20:30 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "That's
good."

[6/17/2016 9:20:31 PM] Rune: Oh, and he got married.

[6/17/2016 9:20:38 PM] Quill: I got married and got
disguised as a temporary solution.  We
need something more long-term, though.

[6/17/2016 9:20:43 PM] Jamaros: Esme:
"WHAAAAAAA--"

[6/17/2016 9:20:53 PM] \*\*\* Rune gestures to Lyv. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:21:06 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "It is for
entirely non-romantic reasons, I assure you."

[6/17/2016 9:21:17 PM] Rune: I think you're a lovely couple.

[6/17/2016 9:21:21 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "...you did look
different."

[6/17/2016 9:21:38 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "We shall not be
sharing a bed."

[6/17/2016 9:21:58 PM] Hank: Better option than being in
service to the marquis at least

[6/17/2016 9:22:13 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "Marquis of the
Autumn Court?"

[6/17/2016 9:22:16 PM] Quill: She likes to remind me that
I'm a repulsive meat-sack.

[6/17/2016 9:22:43 PM] Creed: "The Marquis has one,
Esme."

[6/17/2016 9:23:04 PM] Rune: Creed has an extra bed now.

[6/17/2016 9:23:09 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "...one?"

[6/17/2016 9:23:20 PM] Creed: "Power."

[6/17/2016 9:23:33 PM] Rune: An egg, she thinks.

[6/17/2016 9:23:33 PM] Creed: "She has the green
one."

[6/17/2016 9:23:41 PM] Creed: "No, I don't think. I
know."

[6/17/2016 9:23:43 PM] Jamaros: ((He))

[6/17/2016 9:23:44 PM] Hank: I may have unwisely made a deal
with the marquis in what seemed to be a life or death situation.

[6/17/2016 9:23:53 PM] Rune: You think you know.

[6/17/2016 9:23:56 PM] Creed: (( didn't know if male or
female sorry :0 ))

[6/17/2016 9:24:03 PM] Jamaros: ((s'ok))

[6/17/2016 9:24:12 PM] Creed: "I'm sure the goddess of
knowledge wouldn't put false knowledge in my head, thank you."

[6/17/2016 9:24:30 PM] Jamaros: Cime shoots out of the
shield that was on the table.

[6/17/2016 9:24:41 PM] Creed: "Oh, there she is. Hi
Cime."

[6/17/2016 9:24:42 PM] Jamaros: Cime: "My Gods, what
happened since yesterday?!?"

[6/17/2016 9:24:54 PM] Hank:
A lot

[6/17/2016 9:24:58 PM] Creed: "They went to see the
feywilds while I went to see Ioun."

[6/17/2016 9:25:04 PM] Jamaros: Cime: "Can't you people
spend a minute or two not doing this stuff?!?"

[6/17/2016 9:25:09 PM] Creed: "Nope."

[6/17/2016 9:25:15 PM] Quill: Waaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy too much.

[6/17/2016 9:25:23 PM] Jamaros: Esme just chuckles.

[6/17/2016 9:25:23 PM] Hank: Apparently not

[6/17/2016 9:25:28 PM] Quill: .... I'm going to start
insisting that we do.

[6/17/2016 9:25:41 PM | Edited 9:26:03 PM] Creed: "I'm
not going to be dealing with fey, so I went to go deal with a Goddess."

[6/17/2016 9:26:02 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "Well,
naturally."

[6/17/2016 9:26:10 PM] Hank: I didn't aim to make a deal
with a fey

[6/17/2016 9:26:22 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "What was the
deal?"

[6/17/2016 9:26:27 PM] Creed: "My point isn't actually
making deals with fey. It's just interacting with them."

[6/17/2016 9:26:35 PM] Quill: We can't keep running at this
pace, though.

[6/17/2016 9:26:49 PM] Creed: "No offense." She
motions towards the fey in the room.

[6/17/2016 9:27:06 PM] Rune: I don't think it's really
possible to just not deal with it when one is hunting you.

[6/17/2016 9:27:13 PM] Jamaros: Lyv shrugs.

[6/17/2016 9:27:45 PM] Hank: The deal was to say a word to
William next time I see him

[6/17/2016 9:27:53 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "What word?"

[6/17/2016 9:28:28 PM] Hank: Not saying it around me in case
he is scrying  at the time

[6/17/2016 9:28:39 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "Fair
enough."

[6/17/2016 9:28:56 PM] Quill: Can you say it in another
language?

[6/17/2016 9:29:03 PM] Quill: I mean, to William.

[6/17/2016 9:29:55 PM] Hank: The deal was next time you see
William tell him "blank" that is all he needs to know

[6/17/2016 9:30:10 PM] \*\*\* Rune nods. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:30:42 PM] Hank: I can leave the table for a
minute if you want rune to tell you all the word

[6/17/2016 9:30:49 PM] Creed: "That would help."

[6/17/2016 9:31:02 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "If you made the
deal, it doesn't matter if she says it."

[6/17/2016 9:31:24 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "That's how these
deals work.  They're very precise."

[6/17/2016 9:31:35 PM] Jamaros: Cime: "Well...you would
know, wouldn't you?"

[6/17/2016 9:31:49 PM] Anna: Mrow.

[6/17/2016 9:31:55 PM] Jamaros: Esme flinches a little, like
she was just slapped.

[6/17/2016 9:32:02 PM] Rune: How would Esme know?

[6/17/2016 9:32:04 PM] Creed: "Sounds like there's a
story behind that."

[6/17/2016 9:33:01 PM] Jamaros: Cime: "Hmph, that's how
Esme got where she is.  All the power in
the world, but no, you had to go--"

[6/17/2016 9:33:27 PM] Jamaros: Esme slams her one good hand
down on the shield, evaporating the Cime hologram.

[6/17/2016 9:33:43 PM] \*\*\* Creed narrows her eyes \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:33:56 PM] Rune: That seemed unduly harsh.

[6/17/2016 9:34:12 PM] \*\*\* Anna looks concerned. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:34:39 PM] Jamaros: Esme straps the shield to her
back and lays her share of the gold on the table.

[6/17/2016 9:34:49 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "I have an
airship to catch."

[6/17/2016 9:35:00 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "It was nice
talking to you again."

[6/17/2016 9:35:22 PM] Rune: All right. Thank you for lunch,
and for rescuing Tiprus.

[6/17/2016 9:35:28 PM] Rune: We really appreciate it.

[6/17/2016 9:35:36 PM] \*\*\* Anna waves with a paw, which is
fairly difficult. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:35:44 PM] Jamaros: Esme waves back.

[6/17/2016 9:35:51 PM] \*\*\* Quill waves. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:36:04 PM] Jamaros: Esme: "We stopped by
the Twins already.  But tell them I said
goodbye."

[6/17/2016 9:36:20 PM] Hank: We will

[6/17/2016 9:36:32 PM] \*\*\* Quill looks back at the ring on
his finger, and slips it off. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:37:10 PM] Rune: Right. Let's go there first.
Then we should hit that tails place.

[6/17/2016 9:37:26 PM | Edited 9:37:48 PM] Jamaros: As you
slip off the ring, suddenly, you're drow again.

[6/17/2016 9:37:36 PM] Quill: Ahhhhh, good.

[6/17/2016 9:37:40 PM | Edited 9:38:00 PM] Quill: That is
much better.

[6/17/2016 9:37:48 PM] \*\*\* Quill puts the ring back on. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:37:52 PM] Rune: ... you should probably use the
disguise though....

[6/17/2016 9:37:59 PM] Quill: I will.

[6/17/2016 9:38:07 PM] Quill: I feel a lot better about it
now.

[6/17/2016 9:38:36 PM] Jamaros: Esme has left, btw.

[6/17/2016 9:39:21 PM] Jamaros: ((One sec, I need to move))

[6/17/2016 9:39:56 PM] Rune: Good. You're much handsomer as
a Drow, I think.

[6/17/2016 9:40:41 PM] Quill: I'm me as a Drow.

[6/17/2016 9:40:56 PM] Jamaros: ((Back))

[6/17/2016 9:41:18 PM] Rune: That's probably why.

[6/17/2016 9:41:28 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "We should remain
disguised, if that's what our queen wants."

[6/17/2016 9:42:06 PM] Quill: I don't relish getting killed
by a Fae psychopath.  I would rather like
to find a way to deal with him, though.

[6/17/2016 9:42:32 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "News of the
wedding is probably being spread throughout as much of this world as we can
reach.  Hopefully, he will assume you
stayed with me in the court to have many fey babies, and did not come back
here."

[6/17/2016 9:43:08 PM] Rune: Do you want many fey babies?

[6/17/2016 9:43:15 PM] \*\*\* Anna harrumphs in agreement at
Quill's statement. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:43:24 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "That is what
marriage is for, yes?"

[6/17/2016 9:43:55 PM] Rune: It doesn't have to be. Some
people just like companionship.

[6/17/2016 9:44:10 PM] Rune: And nobles use it for political
alliances.

[6/17/2016 9:44:58 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "Where I come
from, companionship does not require such rituals.  Marriage is to specifically create ideal
mating situations, or to build a royal line."

[6/17/2016 9:45:08 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "Or...sometimes to
settle a bet."

[6/17/2016 9:45:31 PM] Rune: Well, sometimes it's seen as a
way to cement that kind of companionship.

[6/17/2016 9:45:54 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "Oh...OH!"

[6/17/2016 9:47:10 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "Well...you need
to be married first?"

[6/17/2016 9:47:24 PM] Rune: No.

[6/17/2016 9:47:31 PM] Rune: You just can marry.

[6/17/2016 9:47:58 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "...I do not
understand.  If you can do all the same
stuff while unmarried...what's the point?"

[6/17/2016 9:48:28 PM] \*\*\* Anna continues sitting on Rune's
shoulder. She glances around, occasionally. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:49:06 PM] Rune: It's a way to publically show
your commitment.

[6/17/2016 9:49:11 PM] Rune: And there's some legal
benefits.

[6/17/2016 9:49:22 PM] \*\*\* Quill nods. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:49:56 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "Oh...legal
benefits?"

[6/17/2016 9:50:11 PM] Anna: Mew.

[6/17/2016 9:50:13 PM] Quill: Depending on the local
government, yes.

[6/17/2016 9:50:21 PM] Quill: Also it can be religious.

[6/17/2016 9:50:51 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "Oh...now that
makes sense.  You should do what your
Gods want."

[6/17/2016 9:51:51 PM] \*\*\* Rune shrugs. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:51:57 PM] Rune: It doesn't have to be.

[6/17/2016 9:52:09 PM] Rune: It's usually just demonstrating
commitment. Let's go to the Twins, shall we?

[6/17/2016 9:52:44 PM] Anna: Mii!

[6/17/2016 9:53:47 PM] Jamaros: Ok, so you all pay about ten
gold each for the meal (covering for the Erinyes who try and pay with
obsidian...which does not go over well), and head for the twins.

[6/17/2016 9:54:24 PM] \*\*\* Hank puts the blindfold back on
\*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:54:29 PM] Quill: Indeed!

[6/17/2016 9:54:49 PM] \*\*\* Anna will give you her gold when
she has pockets again. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:55:14 PM] Jamaros: Quill, give me another
animal handling check, at advantage.

[6/17/2016 9:56:09 PM] Quill: ((I AM THE HORSE WHISPERER))

[6/17/2016 9:56:16 PM] Jamaros: They listen immediately and
within moments, you're at the Twins.

[6/17/2016 9:56:30 PM] Jamaros: They almost like you more
than Hank now.

[6/17/2016 9:57:08 PM] Jamaros: So, you approach the Twins,
and you see an airship taking off above them (probably Esme's).

[6/17/2016 9:58:35 PM] \*\*\* Anna looks at it, swishing her
tail as she does so. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:58:49 PM] Jamaros: So, someone going up to knock?

[6/17/2016 9:59:11 PM] \*\*\* Rune does. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 9:59:39 PM] Jamaros: As you do, Belkar opens the
door, very well dressed, a mug of steaming something in his hand.

[6/17/2016 9:59:52 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "Ah...you're
all back then."

[6/17/2016 10:00:03 PM] Anna: Miu.

[6/17/2016 10:00:36 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "How may I
assist you?  None of my potions failed,
did they?"

[6/17/2016 10:00:49 PM] Rune: No.

[6/17/2016 10:00:55 PM] Rune: Anna needs help, she's... ill.

[6/17/2016 10:01:13 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "Ah...you need
my sister."

[6/17/2016 10:01:21 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "Please, come
in."

[6/17/2016 10:02:27 PM] \*\*\* Quill goes in. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 10:02:49 PM] \*\*\* Anna leaps down from Rune's
shoulder and trots in. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 10:02:58 PM] \*\*\* Rune follows. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 10:03:00 PM] Jamaros: As you enter, you see some
sparks flying out from behind a curtained off section where Belkiss's station
is.

[6/17/2016 10:03:22 PM] \*\*\* Hank will follow and take off
the blindfold \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 10:03:43 PM] Jamaros: Belkar looks at Hank
"...interesting way to get about."

[6/17/2016 10:03:48 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "Sister!"

[6/17/2016 10:03:53 PM] Jamaros: Belkiss:
"What?!?"

[6/17/2016 10:04:05 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "Annabel is
here.  She said she needs you."

[6/17/2016 10:04:35 PM] Jamaros: The sparks stop.  You hear a CLANG and an "OW,
DAMMIT" before you see Belkiss come running out.

[6/17/2016 10:04:40 PM] Hank: It is working so far

[6/17/2016 10:04:53 PM] \*\*\* Anna finds a spot with enough
space to transform, and does so. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 10:05:33 PM] Jamaros: Belkiss:
"...Hi...Where's Anna?"

[6/17/2016 10:05:36 PM] Quill: He's in martial arts
training, you know how it is.

[6/17/2016 10:06:17 PM] Jamaros: ((Did skype crap itself, again?))

[6/17/2016 10:06:25 PM] Jamaros: ((Yep, dammit))

[6/17/2016 10:06:35 PM] Anna: [...and immediately starts
falling, beeping four times before catching herself.]

[6/17/2016 10:06:44 PM] Rune: He had to fight as a hamster
before. It was adorable.

[6/17/2016 10:06:54 PM] Jamaros: Belkiss runs up and catches
Anna.

[6/17/2016 10:07:05 PM] Jamaros: Belkiss: "Wow...you
are not doing well."

[6/17/2016 10:07:14 PM] Rune: She's sick. I hope you can
help.

[6/17/2016 10:07:20 PM] Anna: Could be worse.

[6/17/2016 10:07:34 PM] Anna: Was just a head once.

[6/17/2016 10:07:38 PM] Jamaros: Belkiss leads Anna into the
back area from before.

[6/17/2016 10:08:24 PM] \*\*\* Anna goes along, noticeably
slow. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 10:09:04 PM] Rune: Do you want me to go with you?
Or Taeral, maybe?

[6/17/2016 10:09:25 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "She was fine
on her own, before.  I think she's got
this."

[6/17/2016 10:10:03 PM] Jamaros: Taeral: "After this,
maybe we can go shopping.  It would seem
we have several new guests in need of...something other than armor."

[6/17/2016 10:11:03 PM] Hank: Probably a good idea.

[6/17/2016 10:11:21 PM] Rune: Oh, and Lyv, now, too. Yes.
... can I call you Lyv?

[6/17/2016 10:12:02 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "Yes.  You've all never pronounced my name properly
before.  Lyv seems better for your
linguistic capabilities."

[6/17/2016 10:12:46 PM] Jamaros: Belza at this point turns
to Creed.

[6/17/2016 10:12:59 PM] \*\*\* Rune says something in an
unfamiliar language! \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 10:13:53 PM] Jamaros: Lyv looks curiously at
Rune.

[6/17/2016 10:16:09 PM] \*\*\* Quill finds a chair and sits
down. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 10:16:30 PM] Jamaros: Belza walks off to a corner
of the room.

[6/17/2016 10:16:46 PM] Jamaros: Lyv looks over at Quill.

[6/17/2016 10:16:57 PM] Jamaros: Belkar is smiling at
everyone.

[6/17/2016 10:17:47 PM] Quill: so you're looking rather
dapper.   Got a date?

[6/17/2016 10:18:39 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "No...I just
believe in presenting oneself in the best possible way."

[6/17/2016 10:19:46 PM] Jamaros: Belza comes back.

[6/17/2016 10:20:49 PM | Removed 10:21:44 PM] Hank: This
message has been removed.

[6/17/2016 10:21:04 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "...I do not
know."

[6/17/2016 10:21:16 PM] Hank: (sorry read wrong)

[6/17/2016 10:22:33 PM] Jamaros: Belza walks off again.

[6/17/2016 10:22:50 PM] Jamaros: ((Too many Bels))

[6/17/2016 10:26:18 PM] Hank: so why did queen Auril
recognize the symbol on my badge?

[6/17/2016 10:26:33 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "What symbol
is this?"

[6/17/2016 10:26:34 PM] Rune: ... good question, what is on
the badge?

[6/17/2016 10:26:56 PM] Hank: I will show my badge

[6/17/2016 10:27:50 PM | Edited 10:32:55 PM] Hank: It is the
symbol on the guards’ badges I don't know what it represents except Auril said
it was her mother’s symbol

[6/17/2016 10:28:02 PM] Quill: Titania.

[6/17/2016 10:28:29 PM] Jamaros: The badge's symbol looks
like Havenfall from above, a series of circles with different districts
highlighted.

[6/17/2016 10:28:39 PM] Jamaros: Belkar adjusts his glasses
and looks closer.

[6/17/2016 10:29:15 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: Well, that is
interesting."

[6/17/2016 10:29:35 PM] Quill: Don't leave us in suspense.

[6/17/2016 10:29:59 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "Here, look at
these roads, they're a little wider and darker than the others."

[6/17/2016 10:30:20 PM] Jamaros: He takes out a pen and
draws on the medal.  "And, when you
highlight them, like so."

[6/17/2016 10:30:52 PM] Jamaros: As he finishes, you see a
four-point diamond with an x inside, the symbol you saw on the wall in the
Winter Court to represent Titania.

[6/17/2016 10:31:07 PM] Rune: ... interesting.

[6/17/2016 10:31:26 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "Hold on one
second."

[6/17/2016 10:32:50 PM] Jamaros: Belkar wanders off and
comes back with a large, dusty book.

[6/17/2016 10:33:05 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "Let's see
here."

[6/17/2016 10:33:32 PM] Jamaros: As he flips through, you
see a series of different symbols and medals used throughout Havenfall.

[6/17/2016 10:34:41 PM] Rune: Hmm.

[6/17/2016 10:35:05 PM] Rune: After this we should take
Belza and Lyv and Tiprus shopping.

[6/17/2016 10:35:08 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "It would
appear that this, while the most recent symbol of the Guard was not the
first."

[6/17/2016 10:35:27 PM] Hank: When did it change?

[6/17/2016 10:35:39 PM] Rune: And did they say who wanted it
different?

[6/17/2016 10:36:49 PM] Hank: and was the previous symbol similar
in design?

[6/17/2016 10:37:19 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "The previous
symbol was quite different.  It
apparently used a bird symbol from the human alliance in the war."

[6/17/2016 10:37:44 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "But the new
symbol came in with the new Captain...about...80 years prior."

[6/17/2016 10:38:19 PM] Hank: ...Of course it did

[6/17/2016 10:39:11 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "...did...did
I say something wrong?"

[6/17/2016 10:39:30 PM] Quill: No, not at all.

[6/17/2016 10:39:39 PM] Hank: no you didn't

[6/17/2016 10:41:17 PM] Hank: Is the captain the one who
made the design change?

[6/17/2016 10:41:39 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "Doesn't
say.  Just that the change came about
around that time."

[6/17/2016 10:42:04 PM] Rune: She couldn't be her, I assume.

[6/17/2016 10:42:11 PM] Rune: So she must.... serve her or
something.

[6/17/2016 10:42:54 PM] Quill: Could be.

[6/17/2016 10:45:00 PM] Rune: ... I hope Anna is all right.

[6/17/2016 10:47:15 PM] \*\*\* Quill nods.  "Me too." \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 10:47:36 PM] Quill: .... we need to go out and do
something fun.  Or at least relaxing.

[6/17/2016 10:48:27 PM] Rune: Yes. Swimming? Or... something
like that, maybe? Lyv, what hobbies do you have?

[6/17/2016 10:48:45 PM] Hank: Wait so does that mean I
worship Titania?

[6/17/2016 10:49:04 PM] Jamaros: Belkar: "Well, if you
draw power from this...yes, basically."

[6/17/2016 10:49:16 PM] Jamaros: Lyv: "I enjoy
archery."

[6/17/2016 10:49:58 PM] \*\*\* Anna makes her way out of the
curtained-off section. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 10:50:25 PM] Jamaros: Belkiss: "All
done."

[6/17/2016 10:50:50 PM] Jamaros: Belkiss: "She's a bit
overdue for some real fixing in there, so I'll let you know when I get some
fresh parts in."

[6/17/2016 10:51:04 PM] Quill: You all right, Anna?

[6/17/2016 10:51:38 PM] Rune: Are you feeling better?

[6/17/2016 10:51:54 PM] Anna: As "all right" as I
can be, at this point.

[6/17/2016 10:52:08 PM] Anna: But yes. I feel a great deal
better.

[6/17/2016 10:52:14 PM] \*\*\* Creed reenters \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 10:52:14 PM] Jamaros: Belza returns.

[6/17/2016 10:52:29 PM] Jamaros: Tiprus and Belza exchange
looks for a while.

[6/17/2016 10:53:00 PM] Rune: Good. We need to go shopping,
but if you want to go home and rest we could stop there. Or you could kitten up
and someone could carry you.

[6/17/2016 10:53:49 PM] Anna: Before we proceed further, I
have something to discuss with you all. Regarding my question for Ioun.

[6/17/2016 10:54:36 PM] Creed: "Hm?"

[6/17/2016 10:54:36 PM] Quill: ((ONE OF YOU WILL BETRAY ME))

[6/17/2016 10:54:49 PM] Creed: (( oh my ))

[6/17/2016 10:55:14 PM] Anna: [IT TURNS OUT I WAS GARGAUTH,
ALL ALONG! jkjk. :P]

[6/17/2016 10:56:22 PM] Creed: (( turns out rune was
asmodeus all along ))

[6/17/2016 10:56:46 PM] Creed: (( and Creed was actually
death in disguise, trying to guide you all to your demise ))

[6/17/2016 10:57:33 PM] Jamaros:
((https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1YmS\_VDvMY))

[6/17/2016 10:58:17 PM] Jamaros: ((Sorry, couldn't resist))

[6/17/2016 10:58:45 PM] \*\*\* Rune listens. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 10:58:51 PM] Anna: As it turns out, celestials
may not be friendly to you if they know I am associated with you. I didn't
exactly get the details, but they seem to think that I am a prisoner here. In
particular, watch out for one by the name of Nahaliel. He knows of me.

[6/17/2016 10:59:30 PM | Edited 11:01:14 PM] Anna: In truth,
the only thing holding me prisoner at the moment is gravity.

[6/17/2016 11:01:34 PM] Jamaros: ((And here's where I think
we'll be leaving it for tonight))

[6/17/2016 11:01:41 PM] Jamaros: ((Shopping next week))

[6/17/2016 11:01:58 PM] Quill: Huh.  So they'd blame us for keeping you captive,
even though we're puny flesh things?

[6/17/2016 11:02:12 PM] Rune: Also, we like you.

[6/17/2016 11:03:36 PM] Anna: Apparently they would do this
because they believe it is right. They needn't concern themselves with details
that might cloud their convictions.

[6/17/2016 11:05:28 PM] Anna: [but yeah. This session:
Talkin' about craziness, and Rocket Surgery in the background. Next session:
Shopping!]

[6/17/2016 11:05:38 PM] Rune: Well, we still like you, and
if they don't like it, they can go bless themselves.

[6/17/2016 11:06:23 PM] \*\*\* Quill nods.  "Yeah." \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 11:06:52 PM] Anna: C'mere.

[6/17/2016 11:07:10 PM] \*\*\* Anna opens her arms for a hug. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 11:07:18 PM] Rune: We can help you get back if you want to go, and help Creed find her eggs, and help Quill not get killed by Fae and help Taeral get a body back.

[6/17/2016 11:07:22 PM] \*\*\* Rune hugs Anna! \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 11:07:43 PM] \*\*\* Quill also hugs Anna. \*\*\*

[6/17/2016 11:08:10 PM] Anna: [it's pokey and weird, but still probably nice]

[6/17/2016 11:08:18 PM] \*\*\* Hank has just been staring at the badge \*\*\*