Input: you doing it? Okay. I'm going to do it. So. (laughter) Because you're going to die. I'm going to die. The next hit, you're out. The next hit, I'm out. Okay. Oh, I forgot to ask you to roll for concentration on the Earthbind, by the way. Uh, I did, and I failed. You failed? Okay. No, that was the one. It's been a very effective spell, for what it's worth. (laughter) That was for the Voice Thief. Oh, oh, oh. Okay. So. Oh-- She succeeded. Wait, I roll it again. With disadvantage. Druid problems. Okay. 17? 17 would be okay, yeah. So you made your Earthbind. Okay, so it still stays? Cool. So I'm going to deactivate. What's the range on that? The DC for that is 18, dexterity saving throw. All creatures within 20 feet. 20 feet. That's all of them including Sarah. Always in the mix. What was the DC on that? Say again? What was the DC? 18. 18. All right. So for the main one. Acrobatics. Natural 20. So they succeed. Fucking dick. I've rolled a lot of 20s on this one. Not you, the main one. All right. Well... That one is going to be 16. That's a failure. A natural one, failure. Oh, good. Super failure. That's going to be-- This is so many ones! That's going to be a 20. So, succeed, fail, fail, succeed. Okay. I got a 23. Succeed. Okay, succeed. So half damage. 10. 16. (laughs) What the heck? I fucking love this. Snatch and grab. Relentless. This is the best. 23. How many did I roll? They're about to throw a sack on her head and throw her in a van. Yeah. I thought we were going to take a nap and talk about our feelings. I know! (laughter) Or take the head and throw it in the sack. What the fuck? I'm glad you guys got some snuggle time. Like two hours. Both with migraines. Way more than that. Closer to long rest. That was six, seven hours. Six, seven hours. Okay. That's way better. Unless you were awake for a while. Oh, it was the non-hurty arm. It was good. (laugh) So 23 plus 18. 31? 41. 41. 41. All right. That's cool. That's good. That's good. Yeah. Fuck you. So Sarah takes 20 or 21? Yeah, 20. 20? All right. So, yeah, you take 20. I'm sorry, Sarah. Don't, no, you're good. You're good, Fearnie. As you revert back to your form and step back onto your hooves, the heat emerging around you in waves, you see is two of the shadow fragment Fearnes cackling. (creepy cackles) And themselves just shatter out. Oh, oh, oh, oh! Okay, so two of them! Yeah! Yeah yeah! Okay. Okay. Okay. Both of these look very hurt. They're very hurt. All right. All right. Okay. Yeah. Okay. Was that an action or was that a bonus action? That was a-- Gwen. I'm just saying.

Output:
- Aria successfully cast Earthbind after a failed concentration check and later succeeded on a roll of 17 with disadvantage.
- The group discussed the spell's range and DC, noting it affected Sarah and all creatures within 20 feet.
- Marcus rolled a natural 20 on Acrobatics to succeed, while another roll resulted in a failure.
- The players calculated damage as half damage, totaling 41, and reacted to the "snatch and grab" mechanics.
- Aria apologized to Sarah after the group decided she would take 20 damage.
- Two shadow fragment Fearnes cackled and shattered after the players reverted to their forms and saw the heat waves.


Input: extreme explosion revert back to your form and step back onto your hooves, the heat emerging around you in waves, you see is two of the shadow fragment Fearnes cackling. And themselves just shatter out. Oh, oh, oh, oh! Okay, so two of them! Yeah! Yeah yeah! Okay. Okay. Okay. Both of these look very hurt. They're very hurt. All right. All right. Okay. Yeah. Okay. Was that an action or was that a bonus action? That was a-- Gwen. I'm just saying. Is it a free action to drop the form? Do something else. Do something good. It was an action. Fuck. Then, I already did a bonus action with Mister flaming threw. Do you get a round of something or are you now just down? No. That's it. That's all she wrote. Okay. That finishes your turn? I just take two points of exhaustion now, so now I'm at three? Well-- Because I had one? Right, so it'd be three. Okay. Got it. (laughs) Well, you had two, because you hadn't finished the full rest, because you had two at the end of last time. So now I have four? So you have four points. What happens at four points of exhaustion, DM? I don't know if I've ever met anyone that's been at four points of-- Hit point maximum is halved. Oh wow. That doesn't matter for her right now. No. That's true. That's true. Wait, so-- Disadvantage on everything. Still can't cast? Your movement speed is slowed. Movement speed's halved. Got that chilly neck. Got that chilly neck. Got that chilly neck. Disadvantage on ability checks, disadvantage on attacks and saving throws. I'll be fine. I'll be fine. I'll be fine. I'll figure it out. All right. Does that finish your turn, Rowan? Yeah. All right. Oh, fuck. Cackling, this one is going to attempt to lift off the ground, but cannot because of the Earthbind spell. Oh! Yay! Did it drop? Something came in handy. No. No, she actually managed-- It held. I was able to keep it. She's going to dart up here. Why? Why? Why? And is going to attempt to leap onto the platform over there since it can't. Comin' up from She's on the corner. Barely, barely gets up on there. People's Elbow. What's she trying to do? What's she trying to do? I don't like it. There we go. She's dead! Pick up on the field. Nope. Theater of the mind. I need to put the-- Putty. The putty's going to be needed for this one. Putty, putty, putty. Putty. Put a motherfucker with the putty. (laugh) (laughter) You wanted to. That did well there. You wanted glue. (laughs) You wanted glue. This one's going to (whooshes)-- Too fast to understand. -- end up here. It took me a second. So they do not get their advantage on the attacks, but they're both going

Output:
- The players defeated two shadow fragments, causing them to shatter out after an extreme explosion.
- Aria took two points of exhaustion, bringing her total to four points after a clarification with the DM regarding previous rounds.
- The group discussed the severe consequences of four exhaustion points, including halved hit point maximum, disadvantage on all checks, and slowed movement speed.
- An enemy shadow fragment attempted to lift off but was grounded by the Earthbind spell, allowing Aria to keep it contained.
- The DM described the enemy darting up and barely reaching a platform before being defeated by the players' actions.
- The players engaged in a humorous moment regarding "putty" and glue while discussing the enemy's movement speed and positioning.


Input: I need to put the-- Putty. The putty's going to be needed for this one. Putty, putty, putty. ♪ Putty ♪ ♪ Put a motherfucker ♪ with the putty ♪ (laugh) (laughter) You wanted to. That did well there. You wanted glue. (laughs) You wanted glue. (laughs) This one's going to (whooshes)-- Too fast to understand. -- end up here. It took me a second. So they do not get their advantage on the attacks, but they're both going to take two void dart strikes at you as they stand up there. Void darts? Their hands begin to crackle with dark black purple energy and they (impactful whooshes) and just laughing into the air as they throw them at you. The central one up there on the far end is going to roll. That's going to be 22 to hit? Fuck. It's a plus six, right? No, no, no. Oh, it's a plus six? This time. That's right. Because I have a 24 right now. It was plus seven. All right. Plus seven. It was plus seven. Second attack-- Wow. Wow! -- is going to be A 20 to hit. (cheering) They both manage to just go wide. Come on, baby. This one over here has two void darts at you. The motherfucking halfling shield. That's going to be a 26 to hit. That hit. That hits. Ooh. All right. Roll low. Roll low. Do you have a reaction? Roll low. Roll low. I know. I already looked. This is going to be six points of psychic damage. How many? Six points. I... am down. (shouting) Okay. Okay. Rowan falls to the ground unconscious. Wow. As part of the void dart, if she hits, she can teleport to an unoccupied space within five feet of the target. What? No! With the second attack, is going to strike you. (yelling) That's two death saving throws. What is happening? That's two. That's an auto-hit. Or, sorry, advantage on the hit. That's going to be a 25 to hit. Right? How much was this? 24. 24. It hits. It hits. It hits. It hits. Auto-crit, so it's two death saves. (pants) What is happening? Are you about to die? Is she about to die? Maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe. What is happening to our campaign? It's okay. It's okay. I'm here for it. It's okay. Oh my god. It's okay, everybody. That finishes their turn. Sarah, you're up. I think I have a healing potion still because I had two or three at one point, and I used one in the last battle. I think they got-- I think I gave you one after you were up. I made bad choices. I have to pee. I've drank so much tea. Because I know we moved things around. I think I have way more than I was supposed to have right there. I think I still have one. I'm not going to push it. I'm going to say I have one. Because I did not have four. I am going to start pouring it into Rowan's mouth. That's an

Output:
- The group discussed using putty for a specific task while the DM described enemies preparing void dart attacks.
- Players calculated attack rolls, confirming a plus six bonus for the current round and discussing a plus seven bonus from a previous turn.
- An enemy successfully hit with a 26 attack roll, dealing six points of psychic damage that caused Rowan to fall unconscious.
- The DM explained that the void dart allowed the enemy to teleport after hitting, leading to an auto-crit that resulted in two death saving throws for Rowan.
- The party panicked as the situation escalated, with Aria expressing confusion about the campaign's direction and the group checking their remaining healing potions.
- Marcus decided to pour a healing potion into Rowan's mouth to attempt to save her from the critical condition.


Input: I used one in the last battle. I think they got-- I think I gave you one after you were up. I made bad choices. I have to pee. I've drank so much tea. Because I know we moved things around. I think I have way more than I was supposed to have right there. I think I still have one. I'm not going to push it. I'm going to say I have one. Because I did not have four. I am going to start pouring it into Rowan's mouth. That's an action, right? It's an action to administer it to an unconscious figure. I do that, and then I step over her and hold up my shield and give her an additional two to her AC. Okay, so how much does she heal? Oh, right. That's just two. Five. It's just two? No, no. No. No, nine. 13 plus four, right? Mm-hmm. So 17. So you heal 17. You're now back to consciousness. Okay. Put this away. How do I even bring it back? Oh, here we go, 17? 17. 17? Add 16 there. Now your AC bonus is just plus two. Did I do it right? That's it. I used my action to do the potion, and I'm standing over her with shield up. That's a wowie-wow. Sorry. I fucked this up. No, I know. Aria, I'm trying to help. You're fine, you're fine. You're trying to help. So, 17 hit points. You're up, Rowan. So now, finishing your turn, you're over her body on the ground, shield out. You're conscious on the ground, prone, the shadow of Sarah over you desperately guarding you with your shield. You're back into yourself. Your voice is returned because it's been a round and she was not actually able to Voice Thief you from up close. Okay. Okay. Okay. So it only lasts until the end of the next round. So your voice has returned. You're conscious. What are you going to do? Right. Okay. All right. So, what we're going to do here, what we're going to do here is Scorching Lyra. What level? The highest I got, which is 3rd. And you can't escape? Okay. You can't turn into a fucking bird and bounce? Sarah is still there. Big bird. So 3rd-level is four rays, correct? I can't because I brought out Mister, so I only have, that was my last-- I Wild Shaped into the cockatiel, and then I brought out Mister. Brought out Mister, yeah. So that's four rays you're throwing out there, right? Four rays. So four attacks. Who are you aiming them at? I'm maim-- aiming them at-- I can't even-- (laughter) Main Rowan, yeah. All at the main one? All at the main one. Well, let's do-- We'll roll for one. Okay. The first one? The first one is, that's 11. I want my baby back, baby back, baby back, baby back. Is it hot in here? Yeah, I feel like it's really hot. It's so hot. So hot in here. 20? 20 hits. You were never getting that. So roll damage on that one. Okay. So, 2d6.

Output:
- Marcus administered a healing potion to Rowan and positioned himself to shield her, raising her AC.
- The group calculated the healing amount, confirming Rowan regained 17 hit points and returned to consciousness.
- Aria confirmed her AC bonus was adjusted to plus two and clarified the mechanics of her shield usage.
- Aria decided to cast Scorching Ray at the 3rd level using four rays, aiming them all at Rowan.
- The first attack roll succeeded with a natural 20, prompting the group to calculate damage for the spell.
- The atmosphere became tense as the players noted the heat and the intensity of the combat situation.


Input: Main Rowan, yeah. All at the main one? All at the main one. Well, let's do uh-- We'll roll for one. Okay. The first one? The first one is, that's 11. uh, um I want my baby back, baby back, baby back, baby back. Is it hot in here? Yeah, I feel like it's really hot. It's so hot. So hot in here. (laughs) 20? 20 hits. Okay. ROBBIE: You were never getting that. So roll damage on that one. Okay. So, 2d6. The second one is 17. 17 misses. Okay. The sound, it's so noisy. Yeah. Son of a bitch! Four points of damage. Four points of fire damage. Okay. Third one? (sighs) Okay. Natural one. Woo! Okay. Last one. Come on. Natural 19. Okay, that definitely hits. Go ahead and roll damage. Six points of damage. Six points of fire damage. God, that was such a shitty-- Rowan-- (laughs) -- How do you want to do this? Oh! For real? That fire blast took them down to only 10 hit points, and you said four then six. Oh! Oh! Oh! Okay. Yeah, nice! What does that mean, mean, mean? Was that the prime? The prime was here, yeah. Okay, okay. Holy shit. No fucking way. I'm just going to get up on my knees and my-- stammers I can't do this. I can't make this cool. I just shoot them out from all fours. Okay, so, standing up there at the top, you see lording in the red light, the shadow version of you that's taunted the exterior, the very far edge of your dreams and nightmares cackling up above, as you unleash this series of blasts of flame. Some of them go wide in your fury. The last one strikes true. As it does (crackling) you see it impacts and seems to vanish, continues to laugh. It takes one big breath, and you watch as this low, dull, glowing crack begins to splinter throughout before shattering it shatters like a white-hot mirror into a thousand pieces on top, just scattering out and plummeting to the ground in hundreds and hundreds of shards of broken glass. Then, I just look at Mister. Please help. I'm going to have him take Flaming Seed and shoot at the last standing. Last one? Last meanie. Go for it. Have him roll. The last one stays up even through prime went down, right? Even though the other one-- Mm-hmm. Is that the last one-- Yeah, that's a natural 19-- on the map? -- plus stuffs. That hits. Oh, she's right next to us. Features and Traits. (concentration noises) Okay. Roll big. Okay, okay. Too many Fearnes. Too many Fearnes. That will be-- Oops! All Fearnes. Why am I-- What are you? Sorry. (laughs) (searching hums) Does Mister throw out his poops? Wait a minute. He's got a gun now. Excuse me? Yeah. Yes. Guess what he uses for ammunition in the gun. Oh. What'd you say? Guess what he uses for ammunition in his gun. Poops? Yeah. His own crap.

Output:
- The group rolled for their main target, with Aria achieving a natural 11, followed by a hit on a 20, and a miss on a 17.
- After rolling damage, the party dealt four points of fire damage, and later six points of fire damage from a natural 19, reducing the enemy to 10 hit points.
- Aria described unleashing a series of flame blasts that shattered an enemy into thousands of glass shards while standing on the edge of her dreams.
- The group confirmed the prime enemy was still standing, prompting Aria to have her character Mister use a gun to attack the final target.
- A humorous exchange occurred regarding the gun's ammunition, with the group guessing it was "poops" or "crap."
- The session concluded with the realization that Mister's gun was loaded with his own waste, causing laughter among the players.


Input: Traits. (concentration noises) Okay. Roll big. Okay, okay. Too many Fearnes. Too many Fearnes. That will be-- Oops! All Fearnes. Why am I-- What are you? Sorry. (laughs) Does Mister throw out his poops? Wait a minute. He's got a gun now. Excuse me? (laughs) Yeah. (laughter) Yes. Guess what he uses for ammunition in the gun. Oh. What'd you say? Guess what he uses for ammunition in his gun. Poops? Yeah. His own crap. Yay! It's one of those big-- Poop gun? Pop guns. Pepperbox. Pop gun. Yeah. Like a small potato gun. Like a potato gun. Yeah! But it shoots poop now. Small potatoes. All right, how much damage do you deal? Great. Highbrow, highbrow stuff. Additional fire damage from your ability, too. High fantasy. Well, plus also, which I've been forgetting to do, I roll a d8 because the Enhanced Bond. Correct. So, yeah. Oh, great! I forgot about that. That shit gun's going to work so much better now! Yeah. (laughs) Yeah. Now I'm going to win! (laughter) Okay, so, let's see. (laughter) (laughter) Come on, Mister! Where the fuck? It's a plus-- It's-- Oh yeah. He's cute, yeah. I freaking love him. Aria! I'm so sorry, you guys. (laughs) Okay, so that is-- It's hard to read. I know. Nine points of damage. Nine points of fire damage. Come on. How much? Sorry. Nine. Nine points of fire damage. Oh god. It's so hard to read when you're freaking out. (groans) Is it still up? It's so hard because you can't find anything. It really is. Gets shot with the flaming excrement from Mister's pistol. (monkey hoots) (gun shot) (blow smoke) (monkey hoots) (laughs) Get out. (laughter) Shadow Rowan takes the hit and is just standing there, and still remains standing. That finish your turn? Yes, it does. Yes, it does. At the end of your turn, the shadow Rowan, still looking forward, still the flames from the impact of Mister's strike, still stands there before it flickers and then just-- (vanishes) You stinker. They disappear at the end of the turn. (sighs) Okay. Oh wow. But here, in the midst of this heavy breathing, adrenalin-pumping quiet-- How the fuck did you survive that? I just roll on my back. We're not done. Fuck! I start straining my ears for that. (slow claps) Oh no! Yeah! Wait, what? It's Daddy. Dad's still here. Daddy's still here! He's still watching. You think he went away? Yeah. You glance up as the edge of this rock surface seems to shift, and you notice the chameleon color change-- Oh, it's the mount. -- of the massive fey dragon form of Gloamglut that was perched across that had changed the color of its body and wings to blend in with the surroundings now stands up and (intimidating exhale) looks down at the two of you as you see Sorrowlord Athion Zathuda on his mount

Output:
- The players discussed the ammunition for Mister's gun, eventually agreeing it was his own "poop" or "small potatoes."
- Aria realized she had forgotten to roll a d8 for her Enhanced Bond ability, adding to the damage calculation.
- The group calculated that Mister's pistol dealt nine points of fire damage to Shadow Rowan.
- Shadow Rowan survived the flaming excrement attack and remained standing until the end of the turn, at which point it vanished.
- The players realized that Daddy was still present and straining their ears for his movements.
- The edge of a rock surface shifted, revealing that Gloamglut had changed color to blend in before standing up to reveal Sorrowlord Athion Zathuda on his mount.


Input:
It's Daddy. Dad's still here. Daddy's still here! He's still watching. You think he went away? Yeah.
Uh, you glance up as the edge of this rock surface seems to shift, and you notice the chameleon color change. Oh, it's the mount.
Of the massive fey dragon form of Gloamglut that was perched across that had changed the color of its body and wings to blend in with the surroundings now stands up and intimidating exhale looks down at the two of you as you see Sorrowlord Athion Zathuda on his mount just clapping. Slow claps.
So it seems. Stand up. Maybe pressed a little closer to the edge, maybe it's not self-preservation. Maybe it's protectiveness. Oh my god.
Well. We are always our worst enemy, aren't we? He stands there looking up top as he sitting atop the dragon, doesn't even pay mind to you.
As I stand up, I'm going to stand up in front of Sarah. You are capable of greatness, Rowan. Why do you insist on shackling yourself to lowborn sheep? Why do you cling to shreds of morality when your heart screams to be free and take what you wish?
What do you think I wish for? I love these people. That's what I care about. Why would I want to go to this place? They all seem like they're fucking miserable.
They're merely a testing tool, my dear. And you passed. Now I know what's important to you. Perhaps I need to develop the next lesson.
The next lesson. I see such promise in you. A glimmer beneath your hollow, waning words. You will emerge your true self. You are my child, and I know our nature. You hold it back, but it's fighting to be set free.
Ludinus' Vanguard can fall to dust. Sammanar and their court legacy can crumble, for all I care. Let Zathuda blood become the devourer of gods. Ugh.
May you take what is rightfully yours and cast to ash my disappointment in you. Embrace your essence. Step into your destiny. I'll be watching.
As Gloamglut takes to the sky, screeching up above, the sunrise light now and beginning to show a peeking bright orange threatening to break through. At that same time, shortly after that screech, you hear bells begin to ring from the fortress across the way.
The rest of you, as you're climbing over the wall, hear that screech up in the sky above. Oh no, that's. Immediately, the soldiers start. In the sky! Attacking dragon! Dragon!
Bells going off, people starting to mount ballista, and you watch as Gloamglut begins to circle above where you are. As it does, you begin to hear the sounds of ballista being let loose. Into the ground about 15 feet from where you stand.
Oh. Oh shit, shit! We better go. Yeah, maybe we ought to. Closer to the wall. Closer to the wall. All right. Back up a little bit.
All right, so you all turn and begin heading in the direction of the fortress and begin to see these mounted arcane defensive weaponries that are being charged up and these faint blueish-green glow as they begin to.

Output:
- The players realized that the massive fey dragon Gloamglut, now camouflaged, had shifted its form to reveal Sorrowlord Athion Zathuda perched upon it.
- Zathuda addressed Rowan, challenging her morality and claiming she was his child with a destiny to embrace power, while the dragon prepared to take flight.
- After Gloamglut screeched and ascended into the sky, bells rang from the fortress, signaling an alarm to the soldiers below.
- The dragon began circling the group, prompting the soldiers to mount ballistae and fire arrows that impacted the ground near the players.
- The players decided to retreat toward the fortress wall, observing the mounted arcane defensive weaponries charging up with a blueish-green glow.


Input: hear the sounds of ballista being let loose. arrow piercing air impact pounds into the ground about 15 feet from where you stand. impacts pounding uh Marcus: Oh. Gwen: Oh shit, shit! Aria: We better go. Marcus: Yeah, maybe we ought to-- C-C-Closer to the wall. Closer to the wall. Aria: All right. Back up a little bit. DM: All right, so you all turn and begin heading in the direction of the fortress and begin to see these mounted arcane defensive weaponries that are being charged up and these faint blueish-green glow as they begin to-- energy powering up uh and as Gloamglut begins a slow swoop over both of you, wind rushing one final pass by, two of them let loose their charge. energy crackles Bolts of deep blue-green energy go striking hundreds of feet out in their direction, barely arcing over where the two of you stand and passing below where the dragon swooped. As it wings flapping begins to fly off eastward in the direction of the Tishtan site. More distant ballista begin to arc off into the distance, and you feel you are no longer in immediate danger to the array, but as you begin to approach, you begin to see your friends up on the wall as all of you begin to see now Rowan and Sarah approaching looking a bit harried, Rowan looking in a rough place. Marcus: I almost didn't come after you. Aria: I don't know what I would've done without you here. Marcus: I thought you were going out to pee. Aria: Well, no, there was a really cute creature, and I followed it, which is a dumb thing to do, but I'm sorry. Marcus: Give me your hand. Let's just get back inside. Aria: Okay. Marcus: Hey! Gwen: Wha? What happened? ROBBIE: We came as quick as we heard! Silas: Oh god, you look like shit. Aria: Yeah, I don't feel very good. Marcus: Feel like it. Silas: Dropping the hammer down for another handheld handle to get up and over the-- Come on, come on. Marcus: Maybe we find the door. Gwen: They will, I don't-- Marcus: Let's go around the front door. Borlan: Yeah, yeah. Silas: Okay. Aria: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Marcus: Thanks, though, Ash. Silas: I'm going to flip down then. I can take everybody down who's coming down. Gwen: Yeah, yeah, yeah. We'll walk with them, Rowan. Marcus: Rowan just got rocked. ROBBIE: Are you all right? Silas: Clearly. ROBBIE: I'm going to come straight up to her and put my arm on her shoulder. Are you okay? Then as I do that, she's going to feel a little warmth from my hand, and I'll cast Cure Wounds, for sure. DM: Mm-hmm. ROBBIE: She looks bad bad, right? Gwen: Amazing. Silas: Oh yeah. ROBBIE: Yeah, I got you. Good, eight. Nine. Four, 13, three. 17. Aria and Gwen: Okay. Derek: So, Daddy's here. Gwen: What did he want? I can't believe you're still standing. Aria: Well, he didn't want to kill me. I think he just-- He wanted to test me. Gwen: For what? Aria: I don't know, he said something about a hollow gate. Did you hear that? Marcus: It seemed to me like he was talking about Rowan being the vessel. Derek: Well, remember, he feels like he manufactured you. Aria: Yeah. Derek: You sort of revealed yourself. He's going to come looking for-- Marcus: He made it pretty obvious he's coming back. Gwen: He wants you to be the one that Predathos goes into. The vessel. Aria: Oh. ROBBIE: I'm sorry, did you say

Output:
* The group narrowly escaped an attack from mounted arcane weaponries and a dragon named Gloamglut that swooped over them near the fortress.
* Rowan and Sarah approached the group looking harried, leading to a tense reunion where Marcus and Aria discussed their separation and near-death experiences.
* Robbie and Silas arrived to help, with Robbie casting Cure Wounds on Aria who appeared to be in poor condition.
* The party regrouped to discuss the recent events, realizing that a character named Derek had been testing Aria regarding a hollow gate and a vessel.
* It was revealed that the antagonist intended for Predathos to enter Aria as a vessel, prompting the group to prepare for his return.
* The team decided to move towards the front door of the fortress to secure their position and continue their journey.


Input: didn't want to kill me. I think he just-- He wanted to test me. uh, for what? I don't know, he said something about a hollow gate. Did you hear that? It seemed to me like he was talking about Rowan being the vessel. Well, remember, he feels like he manufactured you. You sort of revealed yourself. He's going to come looking for-- He made it pretty obvious he's coming back. He wants you to be the one that Predathos goes into. The vessel. Oh. I'm sorry, did you say that dragon was Rowan's father? How does that? So not the dragon, but there's a mean guy who rides the dragon. Oh, okay. Yes. But the dragon's name is Gloamglut. How cool is that? The dad's name is Shadowlord Zathuda. All right. -- the devourer of gods. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, it's real fucked. Pretty gnarly. He's a big bad in the Fey Realm. We can't let him take you. If that's what he wants then-- No, no, no, no. No. How did he find you? That's what I was thinking. We've made our presence pretty well known, you guys. Sure, but we bamfed down from the moon. We walked a distance. We were asleep in a tent in cover from the sky. He came through the bridge as well, right after us? Then we're in an outpost not that far from the Malleus Key. I mean, he did tease me a little bit, and I woke up and there was a cute little creature and I followed it. You got to stop following cute creatures, Rowan! I know, I know! I know, I know, I know. It just, it didn't seem like it was-- kind of bad or anything. How about we compromise-- -- with, just take a buddy? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. There's no reason to stop. I was just, I didn't want to wake anybody up because everybody was so tired. It was dumb. It was dumb. No. I understand. Just bring a friend. But I'll bring a friend next time. Yeah. I feel like shit. Do you have something from your dad's? You look terrible. Do you have jewelry or a piece of armor or something from his like a heirloom, or--? We shook off the people at the bottom of the Malleus Key, so how was he able to come right to you? I mean-- We got to tell the Tempest because this place is compromised. Yeah, yeah. I mean, is it just me because I'm-- his kid? I mean, maybe they know where this encampment is, and maybe they sent a little-- What kind of creature was it? It was a sugar glider. Whatever that is. Aw, that is really cute. Oh man, yeah. I know. What was I supposed to do? There's no spotting that. As a note to you, this fortress isn't hidden, you know? It's an encampment that's built up to defend itself, and the position where it is is defensible, but-- Still infiltratable. It's defensible, but it's not-- Yeah. -- cloaked or hidden. (sighs) All right. I mean, it would have been, a little rodent was able to

Output:
- The group discussed a threat involving a hollow gate and a vessel named Rowan, revealing that a mean rider of the dragon Gloamglut, known as Shadowlord Zathuda, was hunting them.
- They realized the encampment was compromised because a sugar glider had led Rowan to the location, prompting them to decide they must inform the Tempest.
- Silas and the others advised Rowan to stop following creatures and to bring a friend on future missions to ensure safety.
- The party confirmed they had shaken off pursuers at the Malleus Key but acknowledged the fortress was defensible yet not hidden or cloaked.
- Marcus questioned how the enemy located them after their retreat, leading to a conclusion that the enemy might know the encampment's location.
- The group finalized their plan to protect Rowan from the vessel's target and prepared to address the security breach of their current position.


Input: creature was it? It was a sugar glider. Whatever that is. Aw, that is really cute. Oh man, yeah. I know. What was I supposed to do? There's no spotting that. As a note to you, this fortress isn't hidden, you know? It's an encampment that's built up to defend itself, and the position where it is is defensible, but-- uh, still infiltratable. It's defensible, but it's not-- yeah, thank you, watching-- cloaked or hidden. (sighs) All right. I mean, it would have been, a little rodent was able to get in, yeah. Yeah. And just run around. I mean-- Yeah. Like I said, he was flying over the city being like, "Calloway" when we were on the moon. Our impression of this-- Yeah, that's true. -- place where they've gathered, they're not broadcasting their presence here, right? Yes, people might know that this fortress or whatever it is is here, but they're not making a big to-do about being here, or are they? Not at the moment, but you do know that many soldiers currently are encamped here and more are on the way. It's like a FOB. Fighting off people. Some skyships do come as well as others that are magically transported. Mm-hmm. It is a slow building of forces both to play defense to these various fortresses around the Malleus Key and to mount an eventual offense once the information that you've gained can be consolidated with the various captains to decide on a plan. Okay. Okay. You definitely tried to murder him on Ruidus, so-- But he let you live. He did. Well, he spoke a lot of honeyed words. He wants to recruit her. It sounds like from the way he was talking that he could give a fuck about Ludinus or any of the others. Well, he never got along with Otohan. Mmm. He's making a play for himself. He wants to use Rowan. My mom says she's not with Ludinus. Your dad says he's not with Ludinus. Every man out for themselves. Well, you know-- (sighs deeply) -- I'm a deep believer in judging somebody by the company they keep, so. Exactly. It's also not a bad thing. The more fractured they are-- The weaker they are. Yeah. Good point. One more time, what's a Ludinus? (laughs) Oh, we got to fill you in. Oh, sweet fuck. Sorry, Dorian. We'll fill in Dorian as we head back towards the tent to try and get these two some sleep. We'll fill you in, Robbie, on the break. Yeah. Versus actual game. No, I know. I'm RPing, Gwen! (laughter) As the two who are worse for wear from the recent encounter finish off the rest of their evening's rest. The rest of you take the time in the early morning to fill Dorian in with some of the more complicated details of the Ruby Vanguard, Ludinus Da'leth, what has transpired and what is to come. As the sunrise and the early morning warmth begins to take the Hellcatch Valley, we're going to take a break. Oh! Yay. Ooh! Did he say "The Hollow Gate" or "Hollow Cage?" "Hollow Cage." "The Hallowed Cage." Hallowed. Hallowed? Hallowed Cage. Hallowed Cage.

Output:
- The players discussed a sugar glider and the defensive nature of a fortress encampment that was not cloaked or hidden.
- They analyzed the strategic situation, noting that soldiers were encamped and skyships were arriving to defend the Malleus Key.
- The group debated the motives of a character who wanted to recruit Aria and use Rowan, concluding he was making a play for himself rather than supporting Ludinus.
- Robbie asked for clarification on the term "Ludinus," prompting the group to fill him in on the Ruby Vanguard details during the break.
- The session concluded with the DM describing the sunrise over Hellcatch Valley and the players correcting the name of the location from "Hollow Cage" to "The Hallowed Cage."


Input:
the recent encounter finish off the rest of their evening's rest. The rest of you take the time in the early morning to fill Dorian in with some of the more complicated details of the Ruby Vanguard, Ludinus Da'leth, what has transpired and what is to come. As the sunrise and the early morning warmth begins to take the Hellcatch Valley, we're going to take a break. watching
ROBBIE: Oh! Silas: Yay. Aria: Ooh! Borlan: Did he say "The Hollow Gate" or "Hollow Cage?" Marcus: "Hollow Cage." DM: "The Hallowed Cage." Silas: Hallowed. Marcus: Hallowed? Aria: Hallowed Cage. DM: Hallowed Cage. Marcus: Not hollow, hallowed. DM: Hallowed Cage. Marcus: By the way, Sarah totally passed out in the goat leg crook. Derek: I think that's-- Aria: You did? Marcus: After all that. Aria: Oh yes, of course. Derek: The Tishtan site is the overall site where the Malleus Key is, right? Silas: I think when you wake up-- DM: Correct. Silas: -- you'll be three down. Derek: Yeah, so it's like-- Aria: Three down? Okay. Derek: -- the name of this crater area-- Silas: Damn! Good call. Gwen: Geesh! Aria: Well, there were so many bad moves. Silas: No, that was-- DM: Far west of the Tishtan site, yeah. Aria: There was so much shit, I forgot. Gwen: Just think about, if you hadn't knocked out those two. Silas: That would have been it. Gwen: Who knows, but-- Marcus: And fire damage every time they hit you, and also-- Aria: I don't know why I bamfed Mister out-- Marcus: They fucking jumped you in the alley. Aria: I forgot that there was-- There was a lot to keep track of. ROBBIE: You were one death save away, silly goose. That's crazy. Gwen and Derek: Yeah. Aria: That's crazy. Silas: Yeah, that was-- It couldn't have gone any better. Gwen: It showed her dad-- Well, I can't know. We can't know. Borlan: Let's go to break! Gwen: Okay, okay, okay. (shouts and babbles) DM: (laughs) These are good conversations for after the episode. Silas: Let's go to break. Aria: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. DM: See you all here in a few minutes. Hello critters! My name is Dorian. And I'm Kay. And we are the owners of Roll & Play Press. We recently released One-Shot Wonders which has over 100 one-shot adventures for D&D. It's been hugely popular with game masters all over the world with 1000s using it in their games. Yes. And now we are crowdfunding for the Map Library, which is a huge box set of battle maps for all of the adventures in One-Shot Wonders. So let's dive in and see what's inside. The Map Library is the ultimate collection of battle maps for fantasy RPGs, with digital versions also included with the box set. This case of over 60 maps falls open into a freestanding pocket, so you can easily flick through and choose the map you need for your game. Every battle map in the Map Library has a one inch grid and is dry erasable, so you can easily mark down traps, hazards and spell effects. Each stunning map is inspired by an adventure in One-Shot Wonders, which means you have a D&D session ready to play for every map in the box. If you don't have a copy of One-Shot Wonders, you can pick up one as part of the Kickstarter campaign. The book has over 100 D&D adventures that come with locations, characters, session plans and more. So you can prep your next game in minutes. The index inside the Map Library makes

Output:
- The group spent the early morning filling Dorian in on details regarding the Ruby Vanguard and Ludinus Da'leth before taking a break.
- Players debated the correct pronunciation of "Hallowed Cage" versus "Hollow Cage" while discussing Sarah passing out in a goat leg crook.
- The conversation shifted to the Tishtan site and the Malleus Key, with the group acknowledging they were three down and recalling a fight where they were jumped in an alley.
- Silas and the others reflected on the intensity of the previous session, noting that a player was only one death save away from failure.
- The hosts, Dorian and Kay, introduced their new product, the Map Library, a box set of battle maps inspired by their "One-Shot Wonders" book.
- They explained that the Map Library includes digital versions, dry-erasable grids, and is designed to help game masters prep sessions quickly.


Input:
Library has a one inch grid and is dry erasable, so you can easily mark down traps, hazards and spell effects. Each stunning map is inspired by an adventure in One-Shot Wonders, which means you have a D&D session ready to play for every map in the box. If you don't have a copy of One-Shot Wonders, you can pick up one as part of the Kickstarter campaign. The book has over 100 D&D adventures that come with locations, characters, session plans and more. So you can prep your next game in minutes. The index inside the Map Library makes it even easier to find the best map for your game. Head to rollandplaypress.com/library to pledge today! thank you.

AABRIA: I stayed in a hotel off of flesh... What was it? It was like flesh market clothes. And I was like-- uh, AIMEE: Oh my god. AABRIA: They made, what I believe is the red light district of this place, so fun and old timey. AIMEE: Flesh market clothes. AABRIA: You're like, oh, flesh market. Oh. DM: Are you looking for something in the flesh market? AABRIA: Pussy. um, (laughs). AIMEE: My kind of fantasy. I like it when girls are mean. DM: Is she gonna put a Ring Pop in your ass? AABRIA: It's got a flared base. Marcus: Oh, best hobby horse ever. (laughs). AIMEE: That's what you do to the people who you love. You lie to them. DM: Fuck you, Dorian. AABRIA: Fuck you, Dorian. Hey Critters! Gwen Kaelen here to guide you through what's new in the Critical Role shop. Style should never be a dump stat, darling. I mean the Traveler always says impulse purchases are a good decision. Ooo so comfy cozy. (gasp). Could anything be more perfect? Roll an investigation if you want, it's basically perfect. This is seriously magical. This is a lot of stuff, you guys. We have, like, so many cool things right now. Look at this. Isn't it fashion? So much fashion happening here. And hey if you want, you could head over to the Critical Role shop right now. watching.

Silas: An ancient threat stirs beyond the edge of what is known. Candela calls upon the Crimson Mirror to delve into long-buried machinations from Oldfaire's sordid past. A long-forgotten power, crawling towards its destined ascendancy. Our investigators must plunge into the void with only each other to light the way. As to what they will face beyond the darkness that lies beneath, not even Candela knows. We must hold our light to the darkness when there is nothing left but despair and all hope is lost. The Circle of the Crimson Mirror: Assignment #4822, Into The Abyss.

Silas: Delve into a new tabletop roleplaying game of investigative horror with the "Candela Obscura Core Rulebook" using the Illuminated Worlds System by Darrington Press. Roam the turn-of-the-century- inspired setting of the Fairelands, including the bustling city of Newfaire and the ancient ruins of Oldfaire below. Assemble a circle of investigators within the paranormal secret society of Candela Obscura. You'll analyze strange and horrifying events, fight back against dangerous phenomena, and contain the bleed that spreads from corruptive magick. Choose from 10 custom character sheets to empower your investigations and explorations. Use tactical intuition and brawn with the Soldier specialty, use your charm with finesse and flair as the Magician specialty, or study and practice mystical arts as an...

Output:
- The Map Library was described as a dry-erasable tool for marking traps and hazards, inspired by One-Shot Wonders adventures.
- AABRIA and AIMEE discussed a fictional "flesh market" location, with AABRIA humorously requesting "pussy" and Marcus praising a "hobby horse."
- Gwen Kaelen guided viewers through the Critical Role shop, highlighting fashion items and impulse purchases inspired by the Traveler.
- Silas introduced the Candela Obscura setting, detailing the investigation of an ancient threat in the Fairelands and the Crimson Mirror society.
- Players were encouraged to use the Illuminated Worlds System to analyze horrors, fight phenomena, and choose from various character specialties like Soldier and Magician.


Input: gnashing increasing beeping and powering up chirping notification Oh the new episode of Candela just dropped Oh spooky thank you uh [studio audience laughter] Upbeat TV theme Beacon endless stories endless possibilities watching Welcome back Marcus Oh wow we're going with it Oh yeah Robbie uh oh yeah So most of you now catching up to the others with an evening's rest The late morning introduces you to a relatively hot midday here in the Hellcatch The open blue sky with the occasional distant white-plumed cloud in the distance still overshadowed by the ever-present glowing beam and red moon but the fortress is still a bit abuzz from the events of this morning Been long bouts of quiet with short skirmishes with whether it be exterior guardians or testing scouts from the Vanguard's positioning But the sight of that beast has definitely set everyone on edge But you are awake and the day is yours What would you like to do Aria I did want to grab the what's left of the mirror before Is that something that we can retroactively um Before you head back Sure yeah Okay So you grabbed the remnants of the shattered mirror and it is about this large here in it's hand size a cool twisted spiraling dark iron metal exterior Borlan Just the frame or pieces of the mirror too Aria I think anything that's left Borlan Handful shattered pieces Yeah I don't know about you but it does not feel safe here Derek Mm-mm I know it's protected in their battlements and everything else but we got to get off the X not just because of Rowan I mean we stirred up a hornet's nest up there They're going to come looking for us We're more of a liability to these people more than anything Silas I think we are the X I think that I don't know I don't think there's anywhere to go anymore I think that running I don't know Running seems silly at this point Well we could get further away than a hundred feet from the Malleus Key Yeah we're a little close I think we fill everyone in on what's happening and what we found Yeah and see We find out from Evoroa more about the plans She mentioned Aeor right That's where Ludinus is right now Aria That's right That's right Yes We have to tell everyone I want to get a better sense of what everyone here the Tempest and all of them intend to do next So maybe we can call a meeting Yeah Bring Evoroa bring everyone and swap info Should do it now Yeah Do we think there's any merit while we're still on this side of the globe to visiting Imahara Joe regarding Cedric to visiting Imahara Joe regarding Cedric Or is that The fragments that we also got from Mm-hmm When we were up on the moon Oh yeah I would much rather be going somewhere than running from somewhere Isn't Joe here Or he's up in Bassuras Oh wait actually I think he's here Right Stationed Or was Was Joe here or was he with the Ashari You're uncertain where he is at the moment But he had been with Maeve Maeve had helped you Oh we left him in Whitestone Mm-hmm Okay I don't know

Output:
- The group discussed grabbing the remnants of a shattered mirror, which the DM described as a hand-sized piece of twisted dark iron.
- Characters voiced concerns about their safety in the Hellcatch fortress due to recent skirmishes and the Vanguard's positioning.
- The party decided to call a meeting with Evoroa and the Tempest to share information regarding Aeor and Ludinus.
- Derek and others debated the possibility of visiting Imahara Joe regarding Cedric, though the DM confirmed uncertainty about Joe's current location.
- The group recalled leaving Joe in Whitestone with Maeve, though they were unsure if he was currently stationed there or with the Ashari.


Input: fragments that we also got from-- Mm-hmm. When we were up on the moon. Oh yeah. I would much rather be going somewhere than running from somewhere. Isn't Joe here? Or he's up in Bassuras. Oh wait, actually-- I think he's here. Right? Stationed-- Or was-- Was Joe here or was he with the Ashari? You're uncertain where he is at the moment. But he had been with Maeve. Maeve had helped you. Oh, we left him in Whitestone. Mm-hmm. Okay. I don't know. I feel distracted. Maeve first. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. You gather your things for the day and doesn't take long for you to notice that the energy is a little lifted. There is presence and purpose to some of the more elite guard within this space and the central war tent where you were first introduced to some of the Exandrian Accord here, you can see the security detail around it is a bit thick. It gives the sense that there at least is some sort of important figures meeting. If you approach around this time, you can see, and you can see partway in through the central open tent that there are figures having a discussion. You can hear the voice of the Voice of the Tempest just beyond the edge of the material itself, as well as a few other hushed voices. As you approach the guard, they take note and one of them steps forward. "There is a meeting, "but is this important to speak to the council?" Very. Yeah. It is, if you could tell the Tempest that her Savior Blade and his circle are here. that her Savior Blade and his circle are here. Very well. He steps inside behind the cloak. There's a brief little whisper. Returns. You may enter. Pulls aside and you enter within and you can see the central pillar of the tent has been pulled open. So a lot of the sunlight comes in and fills the space with a warm light amongst the other hanging chandeliers that are affixed on various chains and cables that sit within the center, keeping the area well-lit regardless of the shading. You can see the large table spread out and present indeed is Maeve, Voice of the Tempest. You also see Tofor Brotoras and Qi Mandozi. The Earthbreaker Groon is not present or any other figures. It's just these three currently having a conversation. As you step inside, you see Maeve turns and smiles and nods, but you can see the lines under her eyes. She looks like she probably hasn't slept in a bit and there is a bit of a lean toward her body against the table. Does she still look like she's recovering from her wounds? Best you can tell. You could make an insight or medicine check, actually. Okay. They're the same. Are they? They are. 13. 13. You don't see any visible wounds and the way she's leaning doesn't appear to be that she's at a dearth of strength, more that she just looks a little tired and is just bracing the edge of the table. But you're welcome to inquire further in. As you all approach, Maeve-- Sorry, I can't remember. Is Evoroa rolling with us or-- I don't remember. Are you bringing Evoroa with you? Evoroa went off with Maeve. Yeah. The previous night, so-- watching.

Output:
- The group discussed the whereabouts of Joe and confirmed he had previously been with Maeve in Whitestone.
- The characters approached the central war tent of the Exandrian Accord and requested an audience with the Voice of the Tempest.
- They were granted entry after informing the guards that her Savior Blade and his circle were present.
- Inside the tent, the group found Maeve, Tofor Brotoras, and Qi Mandozi, while the Earthbreaker Groon was absent.
- Observations revealed that Maeve appeared tired with lines under her eyes, though no visible wounds were detected during an inspection.
- The party confirmed that Evoroa had departed with Maeve the previous night.


Input: They're the same. Are they? They are. 13. 13. You don't see any visible wounds and the way she's leaning doesn't appear to be that she's at a dearth of strength, more that she just looks a little tired and is just bracing the edge of the table. But you're welcome to inquire further in. Thank you. As you all approach, Maeve-- Sorry, I can't remember. Is Evoroa rolling with us or-- I don't remember. Watching. Are you bringing Evoroa with you? Evoroa went off with Maeve. Yeah. Mm-hmm. The previous night, so-- But she should be here. Unless Evoroa is already filled. Somewhere around, yeah. Or nearby. Evoroa is not currently in this tent, but can be retrieved if you want to ask. Okay. Thank you. Do you wish to have Evoroa retrieved? No, I just couldn't remember if she was with us or if we had handed her off to Maeve. Understood. Yeah. You handed her off to Maeve before you went to bed the night before. Okay. But as you approach, Maeve straightens up a bit. Good morning, you all. I'm happy to see that you are recovering from your journey. Had a little action last night. So I heard. There was a perimeter incursion? Yeah. How much do you know other than the creature that was in the sky? Do you know the individual? I understand that is the Sorrowlord. An alliance between Sammanar and the Unseelie An alliance between Sammanar and the Unseelie has indeed been confirmed. In Rowan's head. Are you going to tell them? Yeah. Okay. We're uncertain as to the reasoning why, other than maybe just perimeter scouting, but nevertheless, the Unseelie are by nature mercurial but nevertheless, the Unseelie are by nature mercurial and layered in their plots. The fact that it was so overt gives me pause. The fact that it was so overt gives me pause. Mercurial is a good word. It's a good word. That is, uh, my dad. Your father? Yes. It's a recent discovery. I didn't, yeah, I didn't know this. Tofor leans in a little bit. You've neglected to let us know that your father is one of the higher members of the Ruby Vanguard. It's a recent discovery. Yes. You didn't ask. Thank you. Yeah. Yeah. Maeve puts her hand up. How familiar are you with this figure? Not at all. I just, that was actually the first time we've talked, I just, that was actually the first time we've talked, which was in the wee hours of this morning. I did know that he was-- You spoke with-- You're why he was here. Yes. Okay. But, you know, I didn't-- He said a lot of things that I think-- He tried to murder her last night. Yeah. Mm-hmm. In so many ways. He was testing me, but he was saying many things, like something to do with a Hallowed Cage. I don't know if any of this is ringing a bell. They all look at each other. Gives a nod over to the orcin sorcerer, Qi, Gives a nod over to the orcin sorcerer, Qi, who immediately looks over, starts jotting notes down. Possibly that I maybe, I guess, would be a vessel for something. Do y'all know about the vessels? So what they're

Output:
- The group approached Maeve after confirming that Evoroa had been left with her the previous night and was not currently in the tent.
- Maeve confirmed the existence of an alliance between Sammanar and the Unseelie, identifying the Sorrowlord as the leader of this new alliance.
- Aria revealed a recent discovery that her father is a high-ranking member of the Ruby Vanguard, shocking the other characters.
- Robbie and the group discussed Aria's encounter with the Sorrowlord, noting that he had attempted to murder her and mentioned a Hallowed Cage.
- The DM directed a nod to the orcin sorcerer Qi, who began taking notes regarding Aria's potential status as a vessel.
- The conversation ended with the group questioning each other about the nature of these vessels and the surrounding events.


Input: He tried to murder her last night. Yeah. Mm-hmm. In so many ways. He was testing me, but he was saying many things, like something to do with a Hallowed Cage. I don't know if any of this is ringing a bell. They all look at each other. Gives a nod over to the orcin sorcerer, Qi, who immediately looks over, starts jotting notes down. Possibly that I maybe, I guess, would be a vessel for something. Do y'all know about the vessels? So what they're planning. Where to start? They want to wake up Predathos, right? What we've gathered-- Yeah. Is that they want to channel that divinity into some of the more Exalted of the Ruidusborn. And-- They have alluded to trying to find the right potential person to be the vessel for Predathos. Currently, I believe, it's my mother, although, I don't know if she-- I don't know what's-- She may be a spy now for us, kind of. Still feels undecided. Yeah. It's a lot of info. Parents are the best. Loyalty seems very thin amongst most of the upper echelon people that we've met. Yeah. They all seem to talk about betraying one another as soon as possible. There's also renewed sense of urgency. Seems like their timetables have all moved up. Mm-hmm. We encountered the five minds while we were on the moon. We've seen division among their ranks. The brazen attack last night, this morning, whatever you want to call it, there was no fear. He just came for her and then let her live, like with a test. I don't think we have as much time as we think we do. They were were all preparing. Yes, busy little bees on the moon, they were. Word through the streets about preparing for an oncoming attack. Hmm. Now, I do think we might've bought ourselves a little bit of time. The reason why we had to leave, make haste from the moon so quickly, is because half of our group was part of a plan that was a massive detonation, big explosion to maybe collapse some of their infrastructure. Yeah. Then the other half of us went and did a little infiltration mission to get back Evoroa. So we might have slowed them down by just a tick, but it's hard to say. There was a lot of explosion. Did you have time to speak with Evoroa? We have spoken with the-- Bormodo. The entity' is apparently offensive. The Bormodo known as Evoroa, they have been very forthcoming in helping us and teaching us a bit of their experience and culture. This Volition that you did business with as well, we are eager to make contact with them as part of the eventual siege of Ruidus. If we can establish a means of communication and plot as one, that will give us a grand advantage. and plot as one, that will give us a grand advantage. We are in the process of gathering many of our esteemed allies. Numerous champions have been gathering across Exandria to the various divine. I think we have a shot. What's the plan? Well, that is going to require us to

Output:
*   The group discussed a recent attack where an antagonist tested them by attempting to murder a companion but ultimately letting her live.
*   They analyzed intelligence regarding a plot to wake Predathos and use Ruidusborn individuals, specifically the speaker's mother, as vessels for divinity.
*   Borlan and Silas noted a renewed sense of urgency and thin loyalty among upper echelon figures, while Marcus questioned the current strategy.
*   Derek explained that the group escaped the moon by executing a dual mission involving a massive detonation to collapse infrastructure and an infiltration to retrieve Evoroa.
*   The team learned that Evoroa, referred to as Bormodo, was willing to share cultural knowledge and collaborate on a siege of Ruidus alongside other champions gathering across Exandria.


Input: experience and culture. "This Volition that you did business with as well, "we are eager to make contact with them "as part of the eventual siege of Ruidus. "If we can establish a means of communication "and plot as one, that will give us a grand advantage. "and plot as one, that will give us a grand advantage. "We are in the process of gathering "many of our esteemed allies. "Numerous champions have been gathering across Exandria "to the various divine. "I think we have a shot. What's the plan? Well, that is going to require us "to take some of the information that you found "and see how many of our friends are not caught up "in the rest of the mounting chaos around Exandria. Maeve leans forward a bit. "Indeed. "The Vanguard sympathizers continue to be "a growing force across the various cultures. "There are rising demagogues "using Ludinus' cycling illusory speeches "using Ludinus' cycling illusory speeches "as a means to grow support for his endeavor, "or at least mistrust of what we're trying to do. "We're seeing protests. We're seeing riots. "There are a number of political forces "that have sent aid to our plight here. "But we are still challenged to gather all of our resources "as the numerous magical bindings that were undone "as the numerous magical bindings that were undone "in the wake of the solstice "have let loose a countless number of dark magics "have let loose a countless number of dark magics "and long-forgotten evils "that have been wantonly tearing through "each and every countryside, "inevitably another part of Ludinus' plan "to distract and divide us. "So, knowing this, "I'm to continue as I have been, "and you can see that she rubs her eyes a bit, "to see who I can pull together, to see who I can, "who I can trust to come at our aid at this time, "see who I can convince to come out of retirement, "see who I can convince to "maybe step in for one final hurrah. You have my bow. And my axe. Wrong movie, wrong movie, wrong movie. Wrong movie! One does not simply-- This is a plot that is beyond us, beyond you. "I'll beseech the leaders "that have themselves joined the Accord. "We will begin to put our heads together "to the best way to exhibit our strengths, "especially if what you say is true "and we do not have as much time. "Now, this Evoroa had spoken of "Ludinus having dealings in Eiselcross. Did we bring back the-- Did we already show you the, what we brought with? No. I have it. I'll start to open the bag of holding and pull out section of the machinery that we took. They all inspect it closely and Maeve nods. You can see that Mythtaker Qi looking very curiously across it. "This is very, quite majestic design, "more than I've ever-- quite myself. "Well, I would love to think one day "I could be as good a crafter of enchantments "what this is that you present before me. "But this is, damaged as it is, magnificent. Advanced? Definitely Arcanum era, definitely. Ancient. You see Maeve lean back a bit into her mantle. "Do we think we know where Ludinus is?" According to Evoroa, she said he's been researching and trying to gather things from Aeor. Do you believe he might

Output:
- The group discussed establishing communication with Volition to aid in the siege of Ruidus and planned to gather allies across Exandria.
- Maeve highlighted the growing threat of Vanguard sympathizers and rising demagogues using Ludinus' speeches to incite chaos and riots.
- The party addressed the chaos caused by undone magical bindings and the release of dark magics following the solstice.
- Gwen and Aria pledged their weapons to the cause, while Borlan joked about the situation before the group inspected a piece of machinery.
- Mythtaker Qi examined the Arcanum-era machinery with admiration, noting its majestic design despite the damage.
- The group learned from Evoroa that Ludinus was researching and gathering items from Aeor and debated his current location.


Input: looking very curiously across it. "This is very, quite majestic design, more than I've ever-- quite myself. "Well, I would love to think one day I could be as good a crafter of enchantments what this is that you present before me. But this is, damaged as it is, magnificent." Advanced? Definitely Arcanum era, definitely. Ancient. You see Maeve lean back a bit into her mantle. Do we think we know where Ludinus is? According to Evoroa, she said he's been researching and trying to gather things from Aeor. Do you believe he might possibly still be there? Yes, it seems to be a place of focus for them. There were numerous pieces of machinery like this. Then perhaps time is indeed of the essence. Even with this Malleus Key, pretty sure it was tech from that era. It seems like it might be imperative to their plan of awakening Predathos. Tofor puts both elbows in the table and leans forward, scrunching their central dragonborn eyebrow. It was discussed with the Ruidian Bormodo that they have encountered numerous challenges in their plot and perhaps if this tech is what they're reliant on, they are seeking an answer within it as well. I do not know much at all about this Aeor. Maeve goes, "I know of a few that have done some research there. Let me reach out and see if there's-- Just a moment." She reaches into her cloak and you see she pulls out a particular stone and steps away from the table for a bit, a little bit, quietly off of the side. Bing. Steps back from the shadows. Well, the individual that I know who has some personal experience with Eiselcross and the ruins of Aeor is in the midst of an important mission that they have yet to complete. But they said they can send another individual, an archivist of some kind they said to look for who has also researched these ruins. Said it shouldn't be too long. Perhaps gather your things. Maybe they can help take you to a place where this information might be more readily available but in the middle of this godforsaken desert. You're going to send us after them? To find information, hopefully. If not you, I'll find somebody else for the task. But if Ludinus is still there, Ludinus needs to be stopped if possible, at the very least what he's after be destroyed before he can make use of it. Boy, I feel we're really close to all this. More time we can claw from their plot, the better chances we have of success. They've had the upper hand this entire time. They sprung this long, deeply spun plot on us with very little knowledge on our part. As such, we've been desperately trying to catch up. With every step we take, they're 14 ahead. Now, with what you've done, a number of our other allies of the Accord have been able to accomplish in this past week. We've been able to reclaim some of that distance, but it's not enough. I would not ask you so closely after a dangerous mission to partake in another. Why stop now? We're just getting started. We are pretty invested. Yeah. You, Dorian? Wow. Perhaps I am not as familiar with the trees, but I have seen the forest and things are

Output:
* The group examined a majestic Arcanum-era device, confirming its connection to the machinery used by Ludinus and the awakening of Predathos.
* Maeve stepped away to contact an archivist who had researched the ruins of Aeor, while Tofor noted the challenges faced by the Ruidian Bormodo in their plot.
* Marcus was informed that an ally with experience in Eiselcross could send a replacement to help locate information in the desert.
* The DM emphasized the urgency of the mission, noting that the enemy had a significant lead and that stopping Ludinus was critical to destroying his plans.
* Despite the danger, the players expressed their commitment to the cause, with Aria and Derek stating they were invested and ready to continue.
* Dorian, referred to as Robbie, commented on the situation by noting he could see the forest despite not being familiar with the individual trees.


Input: to catch up. With every step we take, they're 14 ahead. Now, with what you've done, a number of our other allies of the Accord have been able to accomplish in this past week. We've been able to reclaim some of that distance, but it's not enough. I would not ask you so closely after a dangerous mission to partake in another. Why stop now? We're just getting started. We are pretty invested. Yeah. You, Dorian? Robbie: Wow. Perhaps I am not as familiar with the trees, but I have seen the forest and things are not good out there. If you are relying on the help of the gods, champions, I can't say that I trust them anymore. If you are looking to do something of this magnitude, it's going to take people and there are no people I would rather be with. So, yes. Me and a few allies have some ideas, watching but we need to set the stage for it. Believe it or not, I am one of the few who have actually met the gods of Exandria myself in person. They are a awe-inspiring and deeply complicated array. But we need to see what we can do to ensure that they are aligned with us. We only have one shot at this, so that's part of my responsibility. If you wish to step up to this one, it'll have to be quick. It'll have to be soon. So. She looks at the rest of the current counsel there. Tofor sits up, his arms crossed. I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to think of you when you first arrived. It wouldn't be the first time a series of scrappy fuck-ups have left me with more respect than I anticipated, so-- Go for it. Come too far and lost too much to give up now. So are you wanting us to go to Aeor? Is that what they're saying? I think that's what they're saying, Elara. If, hypothetically, we encounter Ludinus-- Stop him. Slow him. Squeeze what information you can out of him and keep safe. Do not do anything that you regret. Do not do anything to put yourself in more danger than is necessary. And do not let him take either of you. Yeah. In an odd way, I think the two of you are the safest of his wrath right now. The rest of you less safe, so. With all due respect, fuck you guys. Uh... It's incredible to me that you would send, to use your words, a group of fuck-ups and send us to the moon. No backup. We see things that none of you have ever seen, encountered the five minds, seen Predathos, blue glass, species that have never been seen on Exandria. Then we're going to go after Ludinus to some city named Aeor by ourselves, and it's, Stop him, good luck, but don't risk too much? I will say this much. Whoever you're talking to, whoever the decision-makers are, that should come through us. We've paid in blood and bone and metal and we have more answers than it seems you do down here. You should check in with all of us. We're the keepers of knowledge, not you. It's not the other way around. There's a pause at the table before Tofor

Output:
- The party discussed their progress, noting that while they had reclaimed some distance, they remained significantly behind their enemies.
- Aria and Derek expressed their commitment to the mission, while Robbie and Tofor voiced concerns about the gods and the safety of the operation.
- The DM outlined a plan to meet with the gods of Exandria to ensure their alignment and instructed the group to stop Ludinus if they encountered him.
- Specific orders were given to extract information from Ludinus without putting themselves in unnecessary danger or risking his capture of the players.
- Borlan strongly objected to the lack of backup and the danger of the mission, asserting that the party should consult the keepers of knowledge before proceeding.
- The group prepared to leave for the city of Aeor, though the tension regarding the safety of the mission remained high.


Input: that have never been seen on Exandria. Then we're going to go after Ludinus to some city named Aeor by ourselves, and it's, "Stop him, good luck, "but don't risk too much"? I will say this much. Whoever you're talking to, whoever the decision-makers are, that should come through us. We've paid in blood and bone and metal and we have more answers than it seems you do down here. You should check in with all of us. We're the keepers of knowledge, not you. It's not the other way around. There's a pause at the table before Tofor leans forward, the scaled muscles flexing underneath the armor. "We appreciate what you have done, "but so many others are out there fighting their own fights. "You haven't seen with your own eyes "the terrifying release of Kaa'fourd "as it has devoured half of the Turst Fields "and the people within. "You haven't seen the various towers that have fallen "in the wake of these magical shackles released, "ancient shadows devouring children and women alike. "Everyone is fighting individual fights. "We have only asked of you "what you seem to be best suited for and tied to "and at no point have we forced you to do that." Maeve leans in. "He's not wrong. "He's not wrong, Tofor. "Perhaps I should be a little more clear "and I do apologize. "Being in a position of leadership for as long as I've been "and having to have made many hard decisions in my time "and having to have made many hard decisions in my time "with little time to consider "sometimes make you feel a little hard. "You're not wrong. "And I'm sorry." Borlan: I appreciate the apology. Sometimes it's important to see how someone reacts to a push. I also want to know how expendable we are to you. And I can see the heart behind your words. So not so hard after all. She smiles. Derek: To Nadia's point, the last time that we encountered Ludinus, he threw an airship at us. Borlan: To be fair, we threw it first. Gwen: Well-- Derek: And then he parried it. Gwen: We lost a companion fighting one of his henchmen. We certainly aren't in any place to be fighting Ludinus himself. Derek: We almost lost Rowan. He almost sucked her away. And then he fell into a pit of lava and turns out it was just Ludinus, but snow. Gwen: Butt snow? Derek: It was just a snow Ludinus. (laughs) (laughs) (laughs) All these things that you're saying "are the type of challenges "that are being asked of every single person on Exandria. "Thus, we just step aside and let them do what they wish. "You don't have to do any of this." Gwen: I'm here for it. Borlan: We're all here for it. "You could walk away any moment "and none of us would blame you." Borlan: No, no, no. You don't understand. Listen, I came off hard because, again, I wanted to see what your reaction would be. We would be lobbying you for this opportunity. We have a score to settle. We've lost people. We're incentivized. But it's always good to know where the leverage is. It's very easy to become the lowest common denominator very quickly. Silas: Especially after seeing that he's prepared for armies, he's prepared for gods. He is not prepared for people. Every setback hasn't been armies, hasn't been gods. It's just been some group of fuck-ups somewhere. Borlan: We're actually exactly what you need.

Output:
- The party challenged the decision-makers regarding the mission to stop Ludinus in Aeor, asserting their unique value as keepers of knowledge.
- Tofor explained the devastating impact of Kaa'fourd and the fallen towers to justify the request, while Maeve apologized for her previous leadership tone.
- Borlan acknowledged the apology and tested the group's willingness to sacrifice, noting their expendability.
- Derek and Gwen recounted their previous encounters with Ludinus, including the loss of a companion and the near-death of Rowan.
- Despite the warnings that they could walk away, the group affirmed their commitment to the mission due to their personal score to settle.
- Silas argued that Ludinus was prepared for armies and gods but not for individuals, leading Borlan to conclude they were the perfect match for the task.


Input: don't understand. Listen, I came off hard because, again, I wanted to see what your reaction would be. We would be lobbying you for this opportunity. We have a score to settle. We've lost people. We're incentivized. But it's always good to know where the leverage is. It's very easy to become the lowest common denominator very quickly. Silas: Especially after seeing that he's prepared for armies, he's prepared for gods. He is not prepared for people. Every setback hasn't been armies, hasn't been gods. It's just been some group of fuck-ups somewhere. Borlan: We're actually exactly what you need. I will admit, though, if you got a box of tricks or toys or magic items that could change the way we look or give us any sort of assistance or help with being sneaky for these loud motherfuckers, I'm sure they'd take it, because me, I'm like a fart in the wind. You don't know where I'm going to come from, but they need some help. Silas: Yep. We can smell you coming. thank you. Tofor, who has, up to this point kept a very hard-lined and somewhat aggressive presence, kept a very hard-lined and somewhat aggressive presence, can't help but laugh under their breath a bit before clearing their throat. Maeve nods. "Many relics and powerful artifacts "have been in the hands of those "trying to quell these uprisings, "these unforeseen dangers, "some of which have been dealt with, "many that are still being done with. "But the hope is as we gather our forces, "we also gather our resources, "and we do have some. "So as I continue to make my treks, "as I continue to reach out "and solidify the circle of friends "that we can call to the front lines with us "when the time comes, "I'm sure many of them "will bring a few gifts they can share." Borlan: Gideon, can you put an image in someone's head? Could you show them what the five minds looked like? Gwen: I could certainly try. Derek: I can do a Minor Illusion. Gwen: That might be better. Marcus: Mm-hmm. Derek: (conjures illusion) DM: You create the floating illusion of the five extremely deadly of the five extremely deadly psychic entities that are the hive mind, themselves floating, their dangling, thin limbs no longer really needed for the sheer force of their mental fortitude and capabilities. Gwen: Pretend you're seeing this just in your brain. (sparse laughter) Borlan: Don't act like you're not impressed. Gwen: (laughs) Borlan: The reason I bring it up is the artillery is great, the firepower has its place, but the psychic level-- Gwen: Oh yeah. Borlan: If there's wards or protections or whatever it is you do, that's where you should beef up. Derek: I make them do the Thriller dance there while I'm controlling it. (laughter) DM: "Well, as we begin to plot this out, "there are a number of pillars "of the forces of Ruidus. "This imperium has multiple different points "of capability and strength." Looking about the rest of the room, "We've discussed the best way to handle this "is a simultaneous assault. "To tackle one gives the others time "to prepare and respond. "Plus, distraction, as we've seen, "allows those of less noticeable presence "allows those of less noticeable presence "to get to the more sensitive areas." Gwen: Hey, it's a method we tried and tested and-- Marcus: Seen it work. Gwen: (laughs) Gwen: Yeah. Silas: We have a lake. DM: "Well, hopefully the next we speak, "one, I'll have slept some more, "and two, I'll have more exciting

Output:
*   The group discussed their leverage and admitted that they were incentivized by lost people, while Silas noted that the enemy was prepared for armies but not for people.
*   Borlan asked for magical assistance or tricks to help with stealth, acknowledging his own difficulty in remaining undetected, and Tofor and Maeve reacted with laughter.
*   Tofor outlined the availability of relics and artifacts gathered from previous uprisings, promising that allies would bring gifts when the forces were solidified.
*   Derek cast a Minor Illusion to visualize the five deadly psychic entities of the hive mind, which the group found impressive enough to discuss tactical defenses against.
*   The party agreed that a simultaneous assault was necessary to prevent the enemy from preparing, using distraction to allow stealthier members to reach sensitive areas.
*   Silas mentioned the existence of a lake, and the DM concluded the session by noting the plan was to sleep and gather more information before the next meeting.


Input: of capability and strength. Looking about the rest of the room, we've discussed the best way to handle this is a simultaneous assault. To tackle one gives the others time to prepare and respond. Plus, distraction, as we've seen, allows those of less noticeable presence allows those of less noticeable presence to get to the more sensitive areas. Hey, it's a method we tried and tested and-- Seen it work. Yeah. Uh, we have a lake. Well, hopefully the next we speak, one, I'll have slept some more, and two, I'll have more exciting things to show you, and two, I'll have more exciting things to show you, some more exciting friends for you to meet, and a plan for us all to eventually bring this to an end. thank you. How much time do you think we have? How long are we going to be on standby while you figure out next moves? I wish I could tell you. Days? Week or more. Week or more? Before we go to Aeor, or a week or more to be in Aeor? Week or more until we begin to really understand how many forces we have at our disposal. All right. There are troops in transit. Some magically transported here quickly. There are some that, equipment and all, take skyships. There are some that prefer to take the ocean and may not even arrive here in time. Magic has its limits, but there are a number of heroes and soldiers and bounty hunters and powerful guardians of the temple. There are many proven heroes from all across Exandria, some that have stepped into the shadows having nothing to do with this, but many who have sworn themselves to this cause. This could be over in a week. It could be. We have to go to Aeor now. It's about this time there's a bit of commotion outside and the tent door opens and the guard on the outside goes, Members of the Accord, there is an arrival here, says they were sent by a Widogast. Oh, watching. The door opens and you see a figure step in, a human figure. Yes. Looks like male human in his 40s, shaggy, blonde, gray hair, a chinstrap beard, deep-set green eyes, wearing bundled, slightly too big travel robes and a shoulder pack, who steps in, I'm sorry to bother all of you. My name is Seth Domade. I am an Archivist of the Cobalt Soul. I was sent by a friend to help. That's just a disguise, it's a disguise. I stepped into something maybe a bit intense, I can wait outside. Wait, wait wait wait. Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. Come on, come in, come in, come in. Seth what? Seth Domade. Domade. Is it-- Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh. Mm-hmm. Domade? Yes. Can I, just ever so-- No, it's fine. Okay. I don't need to do that. You have knowledge of Aeor? Yes, it has been of particular interest to me and two other archivists over the past decade or so, since the ruins have been in conflict between the Dwendalian Empire and the Kryn Dynasty. A number of artifacts and various rumors have been swirling about. And for a brief time, it was available for research. Oh. Have you been there before? I

Output:
* The group discussed a simultaneous assault strategy and debated the timeline for their next moves, with the DM estimating a week or more of standby.
* The DM described various forces arriving via skyships and ocean travel, including heroes and guardians sworn to the cause.
* A commotion occurred outside the tent as a guard announced the arrival of someone sent by Widogast.
* A figure named Seth Domade, identified as an Archivist of the Cobalt Soul, entered the room wearing travel robes.
* The group, particularly Gwen and Aria, reacted with excitement and suspicion regarding Domade's presence and identity.
* Domade confirmed he had knowledge of Aeor and had been researching the conflict between the Dwendalian Empire and the Kryn Dynasty.


Input: uh-huh. Mm-hmm. Domade? Yes. Can I, just ever so-- No, it's fine. Okay. Okay. I don't need to do that. You have knowledge of Aeor? Yes, it has been of particular interest to me and two other archivists over the past decade or so, since the ruins have been in conflict between the Dwendalian Empire and the Kryn Dynasty. A number of artifacts and various rumors have been swirling about. And for a brief time, it was available for research. Oh. Have you been there before? I have been. It has been a number of years since the Cerberus Assembly took complete control of the site, but I do know a bit. So they have control now? They do, and have had for a few years. Do you know of a way to get in to avoid them? I have not been there in some time, and I have not seen all of the ruins, only but a bit of it. But with enough care and foresight, I think we can probably get to some places safely. What are we doing? I don't know what exactly-- Oh. Maeve goes, thank you very much, Archivist Domade. Indeed, I appreciate you coming on such short notice. These are Bells Hells, they are powerful, strong-hearted, and to be deeply respected champions of the Exandrian Accord. Bingo. Ah. Very well, pleasure to meet each and every one of you. She goes, and they have just returned from Ruidus after a very successful infiltration and a series of espionage and sabotage missions and a series of espionage and sabotage missions upon the enemy and the Vanguard. Well, I'm very curious to hear what is on the moon. Wow. So what do you need from me? Your knowledge. Yeah, we probably need to know how to get to this place and-- What to expect when we're there. -- where to start looking. What to bring with us. Also, there seems to be a lot of gadgets like this on the moon. I point to the thingy. If you know anything about Ludinus, obviously that'd be good to know. I know of him. He is the highest archmage of the Cerberus Assembly. Mm. As of late, well, the Assembly has abandoned the Empire, more or less. It seems that him and a number of members have, how do you say, withdrawn? Do you know what they've done with the furniture at the-- A lot of it's mine. You did the furniture? Yeah. It's okay. I am not familiar with such furniture, my apologies. I'm sure that someone's making good use of it. Oh yeah. Of course. He pulls out a pair of glasses and puts them on. Thank you. (laughs) I'm sorry, Chet. I'm sorry. This is what breaks Chet. (laughs) That were-- I feel used. (laughs) Well. If the Cerberus Assembly is challenging to trust, given that many of them are believed to be aligned with the Ruby Vanguard and Ludinus, or secretly aiding its business, that definitely challenges the options of who we can speak to that might know more about what they are doing there and where he might be within. That being said, I believe there is one member, at the very least, that might be available for interrogation-- Oh. -- if

Output:
*   The party questioned Archivist Domade regarding the ruins of Aeor and the conflict between the Dwendalian Empire and the Kryn Dynasty.
*   Domade confirmed that the Cerberus Assembly now controls the site and offered cautious advice on how to navigate the ruins safely.
*   The group introduced themselves as Bells Hells and explained their recent successful missions on Ruidus to the archivist.
*   They specifically asked for knowledge on how to reach the location, what to expect, and what equipment to bring, mentioning the moon and Ludinus.
*   Domade identified Ludinus as the highest archmage of the Cerberus Assembly and noted that the Assembly has withdrawn from the Empire.
*   After a brief humorous exchange about furniture and the archivist putting on glasses, Domade suggested that one member of the Assembly might be available for interrogation.


Input: This is what breaks Chet. (laughs) Aria: That were-- Borlan: I feel used. (laughs) Well. If the Cerberus Assembly is challenging to trust, given that many of them are believed to be aligned with the Ruby Vanguard and Ludinus, or secretly aiding its business, that definitely challenges the options of who we can speak to that might know more about what they are doing there and where he might be within. That being said, I believe there is one member, at the very least, that might be available for interrogation-- if not taken for part of their word. If we are to find this individual, I will need your help in both encircling and holding this individual present and pliable. You see this weirdly awkward figure get a little dark in the moment, it catches you off guard. Adjust their glasses. Borlan: Who would this-- First of all, how many members of the Cerberus Assembly are there, these archmages? There are eight of them. Eight, and who would this individual be? Best I tell you along the way. Hmm. All right. Right. Oh, before we forget, we brought souvenirs. I start rummaging through the bag, and I get out the big globe. The half globe-- Oh yea, so we got this globe. -- of the moon. They think Predathos looks-- That's a diorama. All these crystals coming out, that's what they think Predathos-- Oh. Is. Yes, so you see how there's these columns and there's this blue core? That's Predathos. That's mildly terrifying, actually, that's-- The glass is what his body was. Mm-hmm. That's very, that's big, that is-- That is big. If you touch it-- Very big. -- it's tingly, the glass. It's tingly. Not that. Not this. I mean, yeah. I mean, I don't know. Ah. (laughs) He didn't flinched. You can see Maeve writing all this down feverishly, but then gets a little distracted at the globe. So you're saying Predathos is very large? Very large. Fantastic. (sighs) You can see right now, you see a little sweat on the brow. Or was. No way to know. They're talking about somehow Predathos going into a vessel. Right. Right. Or multiple vessels. Hallowed Cage. We're not exactly sure. Right. Lot of language got thrown around. You still want to come with us? I'm thinking about it. (laughs) Of course. (laughs) Also, I got all these little, look at all these little, ooey-gooey, little fetuses in jars. Everyone takes a step back from the central table. (laughs) Ooey-gooeys. I forgot about those. Yes. They're totally fucking with some experimentation-- Bioengineering. Bioengineering. How... delightful. Okay, that's a little inappropriate. Look at them go! It spins! I'm going to use telekinetic Mage Hand-- Don't bruise. -- and float them over to the table slowly. You set it down and one of them twitches in the jar. Oh no. You've made it mad. But definitely this seems like they're making super Reilorans. Terrifying. Okay, well, thank you. We'll get this to our present researchers and see how we can possibly extract information that can aid us ahead. As she takes her staff and pushes it watching

Output:
- The group discussed the Cerberus Assembly and the difficulty of trusting its members due to their alignment with the Ruby Vanguard.
- Gwen, Derek, and Marcus presented a globe representing Predathos and jars containing "ooey-gooey" fetuses to the NPC Maeve.
- Maeve and other members reacted with fear and disgust to the globes and the bioengineering experiments.
- The DM indicated that the artifacts would be taken to researchers to extract information.
- Borlan and Marcus confirmed their intent to assist the group despite the terrifying nature of the items.
- The interaction concluded with the NPC preparing to leave with the staff after the presentation.


Input: delightful. Okay, that's a little inappropriate. Look at them go! It spins! I'm going to use telekinetic Mage Hand-- Don't bruise. -- and float them over to the table slowly. You set it down and one of them twitches in the jar. Oh no. You've made it mad. But definitely this seems like they're making super Reilorans. Terrifying. Okay, well, thank you. We'll get this to our present researchers and see how we can possibly extract information that can aid us ahead. As she takes her staff and pushes it a little further away on the table. Very well. Domade, if you would allow them to gather their things, and I guess be their escort to the level in which you are comfortable. Where are we off to now? Of course. Not Aeor right now, we're going to find this Assembly member? Yes, I believe I know where one might be. The less that we speak of it, the less chance there is of them somehow knowing. I know we sit in a comfortable space here, I am uncertain as to what ears may be about. I am uncertain as to what ears may be about. Fair. Oh, all right. Adjusts the glasses again. What? (laughs) Now, this is Larkin, right? (laughs) For sure this is Larkin. Okay. 100%. Yes. Got it, got it. Nine years later. Catching on. (laughs) First to the table. What's the mode of transport or are we talking about that somewhere else as well? Oh, I'm the mode of transport. Oh, we're doing it that way, are we? Oh, you got the magic jumps? Yes, I am an accomplished sorcerer, and have used my skills to be helpful to the Cobalt Soul in our research. Whoa, stop shouting. (laughs) What? It's a figure of speech. Never listen to anything-- Don't worry. -- he says, unless he's really angry. He's a very sassy old man. I think this will be a fun journey together. (laughs) Oh! I look at Maeve, Where's Imahara Joe? Did he come with you? No, he's currently resting in Whitestone and is in the process to help us cobble together some of our various magical and alchemical materials some of our various magical and alchemical materials to give us some edges in the battlefield. He should know about Cedric. Would you like me to tell him or would you like to tell him? I'd prefer us, but I trust her. It's up to you. If you prefer us. He'll likely be returning with me after I do my next pass of-- We'll see him soon. All right. It might be better. It was going to be a while, but we'll see him soon. I'll let you tell him, then. I know that we wanted to refresh our supplies and maybe get re-outfitted. Will there be time for that before we head to wherever it is we're going, or is it something we could do there? Well, good question. Archivist Domade, where are you intending to take them before heading towards Eiselcross? Well, should my information be correct, we will be making a brief stop in Zadash, which is in the Dwendalian Empire, there should be a number of

Output:
- The group successfully used a Mage Hand to move jars containing a creature, though the movement caused the creature to become agitated.
- Archivist Domade instructed the party to gather their belongings for an escort to a new level, noting a need to speak quietly to avoid eavesdroppers.
- The party confirmed the identity of Larkin and learned that the DM, Seth, was an accomplished sorcerer capable of magical transport.
- Maeve was absent, resting in Whitestone while gathering alchemical materials, and the group decided to inform her about Cedric.
- The DM proposed a stop in Zadash within the Dwendalian Empire before heading to Eiselcross to allow the party to refresh their supplies.


Input: was going to be a while, but we'll see him soon. I'll let you tell him, then. I know that we wanted to refresh our supplies and maybe get re-outfitted. Will there be time for that before we head to wherever it is we're going, or is it something we could do there? Well, good question. Archivist Domade, where are you intending to take them before heading towards Eiselcross? Well, should my information be correct, we will be making a brief stop in Zadash, which is in the Dwendalian Empire, there should be a number of places to resupply. That's a pretty big city, if I remember, right? It is of sizable expansion, that is true. There are a number of districts there that could be of your disposal. So? That'll be fine. That'll do. That'll do. Do we have enough cash to buy-- We're going to need some money. What if-- Potions, if we need to re-up. Tofor goes-- Daddy's got you. We can reach into the war chest. Do not worry. We'll take a war chest. How much do you need? How much you got? We have a lot, but we have many directions to put these resources. 10,000 gold pieces? Well, you're sending us to Aeor to trail the head of the dragon, so. 500 gold more than what you feel comfortable with would be great. Look, I do not mean to barge into here, but just give a number. 10,000 gold pieces? 10,000 gold pieces? It's okay. Looks to Tofor. Done. Do platinum. Points to one of the nearby guards. Fetch Bells Hells 10,000 gold pieces. They immediately shove off. Maybe we should ask for more. I know, god, we should have. I love it when you're a monster. That was great. So is the energy that we're going now? I guess, yeah, I guess-- Oh, okay. Take a minute to gather our things. Dorian's going to scamper outside really quick, and unbeknownst, it's really fast, he's going to hit up these three little single-man tents where there's an armor and he's frantically grabbing shit. Oh, I'll help you, I'll help you with that. Okay, thank you. It's very clumsy. Well, I've got a giant hole, so I'm going to-- You've got a hole? We have a big hole. I'm going to open up the magic hole. Say that again. It's like a-- You heard me. I've got a magic hole. He's got a giant hole. Fiona takes what looks like a rolled up rug, a dark rug, and rolls it out across the ground, and as soon as it rolls out flat, the ground becomes a 10-foot deep-- Just toss it in. 10-foot hole across in the ground. What is in that hole right now? Have we cleaned it? No. We cleaned it. A terrible stench begins to emerge from the inside of this pit. There's a lot-- I think-- These were special order, are you-- No, don't put it in with the decomposing bodies. Fine, we'll clean it later. What, are you turned off by our deep, dark hole? It's not my favorite. We should--

Output:
- The party discussed resupplying in Zadash within the Dwendalian Empire before heading to Eiselcross.
- Silas and the group negotiated with Tofor to withdraw 10,000 gold pieces from the war chest, which was approved by the DM.
- The group decided to retrieve platinum and sent guards to fetch the funds from Bells Hells.
- Robbie described Dorian frantically grabbing armor from single-man tents outside while the party gathered their things.
- Silas and Robbie joked about a "magic hole" or giant hole, which Fiona then revealed by unrolling a dark rug to create a 10-foot deep pit.
- The party discovered a terrible stench in the pit and decided to clean it later rather than placing items with decomposing bodies inside.