"Normally I would ... decline a combat ... enhancement. ... But I think this time ... I will make an ... exception," Doc replies to the Captain as he assesses the threat.
"Yes, Maria, you are ... correct, as usual," he compliments the Investigator. "And I believe ... they can also ... "Special Attacks and Saves (ranked), please.
LG Male Shabti Paladin 2/Medium 4 | HP 6/55 | AC 22 (26) T 12 (16) FF 20 (24) | F +13 R +8 W +14 (+2 vs. fear) | CMD/B 20/+8 | Init +2 | Per +5 (dark vision 60 ft) SM +4 | Speed 20 ft | Seance Invocation 5/11 | Influence 1| Smite 1/1 | LOH 5/5 | WC 5/5 | Shirt Re-Roll 0/1 | Active Conditions: endure elements (hot), spell drinker (available), Champion, Smite Evil (Michiko), Legacy of the Princess
Knowledge (religion):1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Though he cannot tell the wights from zombies, after listening to O'mayga, Zithembe says, "My particular link with the afterlife protects me from the wights' life draining power, so I will try to draw their attention. If I fall, I also will not rise as a spawn."
When Malachi casts his warding, gold and silver spikes grow from his joints.
They do have weaknesses, fortunatly. They are fond of chocolate cookies, but it's hard to find under the waves. Beware their attacks, which are more dangerous than a simple claw or bite anyway Special attack. Especially if you have chocolate cookies deep in your backback.
Several of you know what these things lurking in the arena are - wights, though these seem a little different than typical specimens. That said, Maria recalls that wights don't have any unique resistances and Dr. O'mayga knows that they can sap away the life force of living creatures - so much so that a creature slain by a wight in such a way will rise as a wight themselves. He also recalls that wights tend to be strong-willed and relatively hardy, but not quite so agile.
Hepsubia also recalls an interesting weakness - using spells such as Raise Dead on a wight can potentially destroy them outright. Using such a spell in this way also doesn't consume any components...somehow.
No resistances beyond typical undead traits; Create Spawn & Energy Drain; Will > Fort > Reflex; Resurrection Vulnerability.
Though you've yet to see any sign of Falehetu you know that you must press on. After making your preparations (Maria, do you have Haste or something up your sleeve?), you move forward into the arena...and it comes to no surprise that the three wights in the center immediately move to engage you.
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HP 39 (-16, +4 to stabilize) | Mods: Many, see profile | LN Elf Zen Empiricist 6 | AC/Tch/FF 18/13/15 (+1 vs. Traps) | CMD 17 (+5 v grapple, talisman?)| F/R/W +7/+12/+10 (Inspiration? Immune to Sleep, +1 vs. Traps, +2 vs. Enchants, +2 & Int? vs. Illusions) | Speed 30ft | Inspiration Pool 8/8, 2 Star Reroll 1/1, Perfect Strike: 0/3, Enduring Scholar 1/1 | Init +5 | Perc: 14+1d6 (+1 vs. traps), SM: 14+1d6
Maria begins a complicated set of gestures, ”So not all of you were with us, but on a recent mission we dealt with some ‘time’ shenanigans. I learned a short little ritual to harness that power one more time and I figured I should use it now, when we have the advantage. You should be able to swim quicker, attack faster, dodge better and overall just be awesome. I grant this gift to all of you, skipping myself as I really don’t need the speed.”
You have passed through time-distorting portals in Uringen, and residual magic from that experience clings to you. You may cast either haste or slow as a spell-like ability, using your character level as your caster level and Charisma as your key ability score. When you use this boon, cross it off your Chronicle sheet.
Deciding that now is as good a time as any to make use of a ritual learned on a previous mission, Maria makes a complicated set of gestures. Everyone, sans herself, suddenly feels faster!
Moved everyone up on the map a bit; meant to do so earlier.
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Target yourself with the haste@Maria - it doesn't do much for the Grandfrogger since he doesn't make many (if any) attacks.
The Grandfrogger croaks once - a deep, almost warbling sound in the underwater school. "Together, we must work. Guard each other, we will."
Everyone has the Escape Route feat for the next 3 rounds - movement through spaces adjacent to/through an ally will not provoke attacks of opportunity.
As Maria grants most of the group a hastening power, The Grandfrogger extolls the virtues of teamwork and guarding each other's backs.
The three wights, rather than immediately rush into the fray, all fall back a bit and adopt defensive positions. While clearly hostile, they're also not as mindless as some undead - they seem to be trying to get the measure of the group.
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LG Male Shabti Paladin 2/Medium 4 | HP 6/55 | AC 22 (26) T 12 (16) FF 20 (24) | F +13 R +8 W +14 (+2 vs. fear) | CMD/B 20/+8 | Init +2 | Per +5 (dark vision 60 ft) SM +4 | Speed 20 ft | Seance Invocation 5/11 | Influence 1| Smite 1/1 | LOH 5/5 | WC 5/5 | Shirt Re-Roll 0/1 | Active Conditions: endure elements (hot), spell drinker (available), Champion, Smite Evil (Michiko), Legacy of the Princess
Zithembe's transform into opals, and the memories of ancient monks training students in the ways of their martial discipline fills the backs of his allies minds. The shabti swims forward, gaining a little elevation as he swims. He drives the tiger fork toward Dyer. "I have come to put your souls to rest," Zithembe says.
The seance tracker (HERE) isn't filled out for this scenario, but hopefully everyone knows what they picked for Marshal. Effect applies to allies whenever they're within 30 ft of Zithembe. Main advantage here is that I can surge other people's d20s, including Fortitude saves, but I do need to know when they fail them.
Zithembe swims forward, invoking the memories of the monks who once trained here and called this place home. He approaches the nearest wight, Dyer, and just manages to deliver a jab with the tiger fork that leaves a small but not-insignificant wound!
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Female Elf Rogue/Alchemist/Skald/Bloodrager/ Occultist (2/1/1/1/1) Init +4 HP 42 AC 19 T 14 FF 15 Fort+3 Ref +8 Will +3 Per +6 Spd 30 (40)
Lil" Hep drinks her mutagen before getting involved in combat. Standard
Then she enters her mystical bloodrage.Free action
Now, you got an angry, muscular (non-green ) elf warrior by your side, who moves toward the closest blue wight foe
Mutagen +4 to STR, +2 to AC, -2 To Int. Bloodrage +4 STR/Con, +2 to will saves, -2 AC: total +8 STR, +4 CON, AC +0, -2 To Int, +2 Will saves. Lady L: if mutagen and Bloodrage can't stack their STR bonus, I'll take +4 to Dex, -2 Wis; that will be total bonus +4 STR/DEX/CON, -2 Will, +1 to Will saves (+2 from Bloordage, -1 from Mutagen (Wis 8) AC +2 ( Bloodrage/ Mutagen cancel each other, +2 from Dex increase
Doc's connection to Zithembe's Archmage spirit feels strong, but he opts to stay back and try the crossbow first. At least until the Falehetu reveals himself. He swims up behind the stands* and fires at the cute wight in the orange collar horrific undead in the middle.
Hep's token didn't move, so not sure where she is exactly
* Not meta, but I seem to recall that this is an arena and the striated boxes were viewing stands / bleachers, correct? If so, he's basically taking cover behind one and firing over the top of the stands.
Hepsubia chugs a mutagen and hulks out before swimming towards Bonnie Blue, while Malachi activates the magic in his ioun stone and advances with the intention of flanking with Zithembe. Doc opts to hang back, taking aim at the middle wight with his crossbow and firing off a shot...that connects! Orange wails with pain (or perhaps just outrage)!
Yep! The boxes are basically bleachers/seating so you can absolutely take cover behind them.
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The Grandfrogger pulls out a wand, then washes a hand through the water surrounding him. The ripples and eddies swirl and grow until they surround the small cloaked figure, pushing and pulling at his clothes like a whole village of excited brownies.
Retrieving wand of cure light wounds and casting slipstream on myself.
HP 39 (-16, +4 to stabilize) | Mods: Many, see profile | LN Elf Zen Empiricist 6 | AC/Tch/FF 18/13/15 (+1 vs. Traps) | CMD 17 (+5 v grapple, talisman?)| F/R/W +7/+12/+10 (Inspiration? Immune to Sleep, +1 vs. Traps, +2 vs. Enchants, +2 & Int? vs. Illusions) | Speed 30ft | Inspiration Pool 8/8, 2 Star Reroll 1/1, Perfect Strike: 0/3, Enduring Scholar 1/1 | Init +5 | Perc: 14+1d6 (+1 vs. traps), SM: 14+1d6
Maria moves up, just enough to get in her preferred range of Zith and her enemy. Her crossbow slips into her hand and she aims in one smooth action, firing the special bolt.
The Grandfrogger produces a wand and then conjures a magical slipstream within the water that will help him glide along with ease and easily reach his allies if need be.
Maria advances through the water and readies the underwater crossbow, taking a shot at one of the wights. Unfortunately her finger slips at the last minute and the bolt impacts nothing but the floor in front of her feet.
The wights then make their moves. Red shimmies over just a little before attempting to slam Zithembe with a rotting fist, but the shabti easily avoids the strike. Orange attempts to do some aquatic acrobatics to get past Malachi and come to Red's aid but isn't quite agile enough and gets sliced in half for his efforts! Blue advances on Zithembe as well, swimming across the arena to aid his Red ally.
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LG Male Shabti Paladin 2/Medium 4 | HP 6/55 | AC 22 (26) T 12 (16) FF 20 (24) | F +13 R +8 W +14 (+2 vs. fear) | CMD/B 20/+8 | Init +2 | Per +5 (dark vision 60 ft) SM +4 | Speed 20 ft | Seance Invocation 5/11 | Influence 1| Smite 1/1 | LOH 5/5 | WC 5/5 | Shirt Re-Roll 0/1 | Active Conditions: endure elements (hot), spell drinker (available), Champion, Smite Evil (Michiko), Legacy of the Princess
Zithembe stands his ground and allows Maria's magics to take full effect. Taking advantage of Hepsubia's distraction, the shabti strikes repeatedly at Bonnie.
Full Attack
+1 tiger fork, haste, flank:1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 19(+1d6 ⇒ 3 if 19 is a miss.) magic, piercing, séance:1d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8I forgot this was a 2-handed weapon.
Male Tengu Barbarian (untamed rager) 3/Brawler (snakebite striker) 1/Druid (kraken caller) 4 | AC 23 T 13 FF 20 | HP [71/71] 60/71 | F +16 R +13 W +12 +2F/W rage| Init +3 | Perc +17 (20 in bright light) lowlight vision | rage (7/16) | supplies (4/7)
I suppose Mal could swim above Hep's head but I don't want to worry about 3-d flanking ;)
Malachi shifts position, drawing closer to the wights and surrounding the closer of the pair. His narwhal-like horn emerges, and his barbed tentacles lash out...
These attacks are all either piercing or aquatic - if they drop Blue Wight, Malachi then directs a hammer attack at Red Wight, if they do not then Mal drops his hammer and claws at Blue.
Hepsubia zips in to flank Blue with Zithembe and takes a swing with her sword, but the wight dodges it. But Blue can't dodge the shabti quite so easily and suffers two solid blows as Zith takes advantage of the flank! Malachi then finishes the unfortunate wight off with a well-placed gore attack and follows up by pounding Red into a fine paste with a pair of hammer strikes!
Concealment? (20%; Low is Bad for Me):1d100 ⇒ 86 Stunning Fist vs. Zith:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29 Damage:1d10 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
With the three keepers defeated, Dr. O'mayga takes the opportunity to commune with Hogo and alter his memorized magics. He also calls out to Falehetu, knowing that the creature has to be somewhere very close by.
Several seconds tick by...and then the entire area begins to shake as another earthquake strikes! While this one seems smaller in scope than the first, it's still strong enough to kick up silt and sediment and risk throwing you all off-balance.
Everyone must make a DC 14 Reflex or be thrown off-balance by the seismic ripples. The water fills with precipitate, giving creatures concealment. Normally there'd be a Perception penalty and a Fort save required here as well but everyone's got a pair of underwater goggles that negates all that.
Just as the shaking begins to die down, Dr. Omayga's call-out is answered as a gray-skinned, emaciated creature appears from behind the northwest set of bleachers and moves - rather awkwardly as though off-balance - towards Zithembe.
"Freedom...and sustenance! I've waited so long..." it hisses as it hauls off and delivers a punch right to the shabti's chest. While the actual punch doesn't really hurt that much, there's a strange power behind it that threatens to sap his mental fortitude and leave him reeling!
Zithembe takes 6 damage and needs to make a DC 18 Fort x2 - the first to avoid being stunned for 2 rounds and the second to avoid taking 1d4 ⇒ 2 Wisdom damage.
Kn. Religion (DC 16):
Kurobozus, also called black monks, are jealous undead that arise when a monk dies under circumstances that violate the precepts of his or her monastic training.
For every 5 that you exceed the DC you recall one piece of information from this list.
"Not a huge surprise but this is a Kurobozus, also called a black monk. They are jealous undead that arise when a monk dies under circumstances that violate the precepts of his or her monastic training."
She pauses a second, waiting a few moments for her allies to act.
How long on her haste still? Not sure how long that pause was. It only started at 5 rounds.
LG Male Shabti Paladin 2/Medium 4 | HP 6/55 | AC 22 (26) T 12 (16) FF 20 (24) | F +13 R +8 W +14 (+2 vs. fear) | CMD/B 20/+8 | Init +2 | Per +5 (dark vision 60 ft) SM +4 | Speed 20 ft | Seance Invocation 5/11 | Influence 1| Smite 1/1 | LOH 5/5 | WC 5/5 | Shirt Re-Roll 0/1 | Active Conditions: endure elements (hot), spell drinker (available), Champion, Smite Evil (Michiko), Legacy of the Princess
Reflex vs. DC 14:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 Fortitude vs. DC 18:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 Fortitude vs. DC 18:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Zithembe becomes disoriented in the seismic waves, which makes him an easy target for the undead monk. The shabti resists the stunning strike, but he feels madness creeping into his mind. He frowns grimly as he takes a momen to right himself. "Tsukiyo will give you no mercy for that," he declares. "Hope for a just judgement before Pharasma."
Smite Evil, Right Self (or Swim, position on map is unclear), Attack
Knowledge (religion) vs DC 16:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21(Any weaknesses or vulnerabilities we can exploit?)
Even floating upside down from the force of the waves, the Grandfrogger manages to nod sagely. “Tragic, it is. Set his spirit free, we will. Spirits of sunken depths and crashing waves, your aid, we ask!”
Using Spirit Magic to cast bless. Is there a way to get rid of the off-balance condition?
Female Elf Rogue/Alchemist/Skald/Bloodrager/ Occultist (2/1/1/1/1) Init +4 HP 42 AC 19 T 14 FF 15 Fort+3 Ref +8 Will +3 Per +6 Spd 30 (40)
Ref save:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Lil" Hep is her usual awesome, easily dancing among the mists without trouble, and striking at a weak spot, unleashing the power of lightning on the undead
The 'pause' was mainly for dramatic effect; the earthquake happens after 2 rounds and then Falehetu makes his move (and happened to roll really well on his initiative) so Round 3 on the tracker is accurate. Falehetu is also swimming just above the fallen Red in terms of positioning; left the tokens per Doc's request.
GM Stuff:
Hepsubia Swim:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
F AoO vs. Hepsubia:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Maria keeps herself orientated in the water, managing to recognize what sort of creature Falehetu is but waits to see how things unfold before acting.
Zith vs. Concealment (20% Miss; Low Misses):1d100 ⇒ 48
Zithembe is thrown off-balance by the seismic activity and though not stunned by the sudden punch, he does feel a bit of his mental strength wane from the blow. He takes a moment to right himself before retaliating with a strike from the tiger fork; while it doesn't end up piercing as deep as he initially thought (crit not confirmed) the kurobozu still suffers every bit of the damage that *is* dealt.
The Grandfrogger is also thrown off-balance but he finds it somewhat less troublesome as he conjures a blessing for his allies. He too recognizes the kurobozu for what it is, recalling that they have no particular weaknesses or vulnerabilities.
Hepsubia vs. Concealment (20% Miss; Low Misses):1d100 ⇒ 89
Hepsubia manages to swim around behind Falehetu; the black monk throws a punch her way as she does but she manages to dodge it. She strikes out, easily connecting and doing some damage even with her sword. (Where did the lightning damage come from? Did I miss Hep starting up Weapon Song?)
Deciding that now is the time to act, Maria takes aim with the underwater crossbow and fires off another bolt! But even with the kurobozu being off-balance, the shot misses.
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Female Elf Rogue/Alchemist/Skald/Bloodrager/ Occultist (2/1/1/1/1) Init +4 HP 42 AC 19 T 14 FF 15 Fort+3 Ref +8 Will +3 Per +6 Spd 30 (40)
@Lady L: Elemental Strike (air) from my bloodrage. Add +2 dmg from Marshal. And a second attack from Haste. Add Weapon song in 30 range (Keen for my part)
Hepusbia sings, as much as one can sing underwater
I ammmmmm an elf of multiple taleeeeents
I briiing troubles all my days
I bid farewell to undead enemy
he shant have from his tomb raised
He really shant from his tomb raised
For so many years it was quiet and safe
under the seas and earth he was buried
but in his watery world we have invaded
he has no wights to help him down
he has no wights to help him down
I fare there well my old dark stiffy
Soon you will be destroyed to death
by our combined steel and spells
to you is unknown the power of friendship
last thing you'll feel is how my friends chop!
The Samsaran quickly puts a hand out to steady himself against the bleacher as the sea bed roils. As Falehetu comes into view and Maria lets him know what this abomination is, he recalls from his own work in Geb that they are most susceptible to spells that target their...
Doc watches as the monk tries to steal Zithembe's very life force. He draws out that black shard again and focuses its necromantic energies on the kurobozu forcing the undead to act as he commands it.
Casting Boneshaker. Using void shard and an Arcane point. DC 20 Fort save, and the target takes a -2 on the save. On a failure, he moves along the path of the Red Arrow and DOES provoke from everyone. I put him there so that he couldn't just 5' step back up to anyone and full attack/flurry.
Wasting no time Malachi sets upon the kurobozu and, with a series of blows, flattens him like a pancake! Just as well; now Doc can save his magic reserves.
Combat Over!
As Falehetu's corpse settles on the floor of the arena, you get a better look at a tattoo on his chest - looks like some sort of crest.
Kn. History *or* Local (DC 14):
You recognize it as that of the Monastery of Untwisting Iron.
None of the wights appear to carry anything valuable or salvageable and neither does Falehetu, except for a tooth hanging around his neck.
Spellcraft - Tooth Amulet (DC 20):
It's a Shark Tooth Amulet.
You also notice that with Falehetu's defeat, the seismic activity seems to have completely stopped.
Focused on the amulet, Hepsubia isn't even glancing at the undead tatoo
A shark tooth amulet! Quite rare! Very useful to fight underwater, you can use any weapon, even a thrown ranged one, without being bothered too much by the water resiliency
”Ah, my hypothesis is bearing fruit. That tattoo is from the Monastery of Untwisting Iron. A can speculate, though can’t yet prove, that he was cursed due to some action he took against this monastery.”
Doc and Hogo swim out from behind the viewing stands to examine the wights and kurobozu. He takes note of what the Awesome Hep and Amazing Maria (or does he have that backwards?) have found. Then he swims slowly away for a look around the rest of the monks' prison, to see if there is any other information about what led to them being interred here.
Feel free to backfill the discussion about the orb if you like; mainly wanted to post this before heading to bed.
After you ensure that there's nothing left down here to explore, you briefly discuss what to do with the orb and then, decision made, head back up to the surface and Wavebreak Haven. When you return, you're given a hero's welcome by Remendi, Zulfibha, and the others.
"Friends, thank you for all that you've done," Remendi remarks once the crowd clears off a bit and after you explain what you found down in the ruins. "I'm sorry again about my outburst earlier. I know that you had no way of knowing what would happen when you brought the orb close to the island. And you absolutely could have turned around and sailed away, but you took responsibility for what happened even though it wasn't your fault. I wish there were more people like you in the world."
The undine leader sighs and shoots a glance at Zulfibha. "It also seems to me that these ruins, even cleared of that foul undead menace, are simply too dangerous to be poking around in. I'll have to inform the others that they're off-limits from now on."
"Remendi...I understand your worry and why you feel that way," Zulfibha responds, gently laying a hand on her wife's arm, "but I feel that there could be much to learn if we keep studying what we can from the writings that survived the monastery's destruction. Those combat arts haven't been learned or taught for centuries - wouldn't it be wonderful if we could change that?"
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If you'd like to support Zulfibha's view, please make your case accompanied by a Diplomacy roll~
He ponders the debate about reopening the ruins for a good long time before speaking.
"The hazard was from ... the earthquake. ... Which was caused by ... the orb. ... Which is now dormant.
"Reestablishing the monastery ... could bring great ... credit, prestige, ... and wealth ... to your island. And a rising tide ... lifts all landing craft ... I think the saying goes," he says looking to their Pirate Merchant Sea Captain to confirm he got that right.
Diplo to Aid :1d20 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3
But it seems no one was really listening to him anyway.
Remendi wrote:
"I wish there were more people like you in the world."
"Ah, but there are. ... Pathfinders are ... numerous and everywhere." Doc gives a wide slow sweep of his arm beckoning towards the horizon across the sandy beach while Hogo stands on end and mimics the movement, too. "Though we can ... always use more ... who wish to help, ... especially in looking after such ... relics and ruins."
Arcana:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21 For a Faction Card goal to "recruit a named NPC scholar, knowledgeable spellcaster, or similar figure to the Dark Archive" if either of them qualify. If not, eh, whatever.
Attempting the same Faction Card goal to "recruit a named NPC scholar, knowledgeable spellcaster, or similar figure to the Dark Archive" if either of them qualify. DC 20. If not I don’t believe there is another goal completable for this session.
I had not heard ... that the Paracountess baked ... cookies for her parties. ... Rather that they are ..." Doc pauses as Hogo frantically scratches something into the samsaran's scalp. "Aaahhhh.... those kind of ... 'cookies.'" He gives Maria a strange look as if seeing something new and unexpected in the (relatively speaking) young elven maiden.
Male Tengu Barbarian (untamed rager) 3/Brawler (snakebite striker) 1/Druid (kraken caller) 4 | AC 23 T 13 FF 20 | HP [71/71] 60/71 | F +16 R +13 W +12 +2F/W rage| Init +3 | Perc +17 (20 in bright light) lowlight vision | rage (7/16) | supplies (4/7)
"Eh, you've got an opportunity here, yes" the captain tells the local undines. "Our Society has great interest in your old ruins, yes. Could bring you much wealth. Lift boats, gift horses, all of that yes!"
diplomacy Aid:1d20 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 + 2 = 4
Eh, maybe they're not interested in coin.
The tako-tengu shrugs, his tentacles rippling disturbingly.
Even though Maria made her roll as an Aid Another, I'll take it as the primary.
"Well...it's true that we often need the knowledge and experiences of the past to chart a better future," Remendi muses. "Coin and prestige aren't of much concern to us here at Wavebreak Haven - between what the land and the sea provide, our lives are comfortable enough. That said, there are occasional dangers...so learning some manner of self-defense isn't a bad idea. And..." she turns to Zulfibha, a most serious expression on her face, "...if Zulfibha wishes it, perhaps she could act as liaison between Wavebreak Haven and the Pathfinder Society?"
Zulfibha smiles, gently. "It would be an honor. Rhakned should be consulted too, as he picked up the techniques the quickest of us all. Maybe he would be willing to teach the others."
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With things now settled at Wavebreak Haven, you depart - with Zulfibha and Rhakned in tow - and return to Niswan to give your report. Venture-Captain Melipdra is delighted at your safe return and listens to the details of your mission, as well as Zulfibha and Rhakned's own testimonies, with great interest.
"Well, I'm very thankful that no one was seriously injured or worse! I suppose it's easy to forget that locks aren't only to keep us out, but sometimes to keep things in," she muses. "With Falehetu no longer a threat, the orb shouldn't be needed as a lock - but given everything that happened, I'd like to send a few of our senior agents back to the monastery ruins to make sure it's properly secured."
"Most of all, I'm thankful that your people are interested in reviving the Monastery of Unbreaking Waves," she continues, addressing Zulfibha and Rhakned. "It will be wonderful to have all four elements represented in the Houses of Perfection once more! That should also please Ashasar, I'd imagine, restoring balance in that way. Oh! I'll have to arrange a tournament with the new house, though I admit that I've never sparred underwater before. I look forward to seeing their techniques...and I hope to see the rest of you there too, because you're all absolutely getting invitations!"
