Jamila speaks up first, Ahh wonderful. I think we just finished setting up a ritual to close this hole. The first part of this spell will be getting Azure their colors back.
The gnome practically dives inside the bindle bag in their eagerness, an act that not only resaturates the gnome’s colors but also restores the sorcerer’s joyous, flamboyant personality.
While Jamila and Falbin begin the ritual, the very excitable Azure will not stop showering you with praise. You all are the best... no the best isn't enough. True heroes! The ones they write books about! I will never forget what you have done... in fact, she looks down at her skin. I think I am interested in getting 5 tattoos. Tell me, what is a tattoo that I can get that exemplifies your personality?
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Vinnie is flattered at Azure's decision to immortalize them on her own skin. "Aw, shucks ma'am, you know it's all in a day's work for us pathfinders. But if you really do want a tattoo to remember me by, I'd say that you could always use my family heraldry. Here, it looks like this - " Vinnie makes a quick sketch and hands it over. Looking over Azure's shoulder, the other Pathfinders can see a symbol of two crossed bananas over an insignia representing battlefield prowess.
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Jang smiles.
”That is very easy. A Multicolored Songbird!“
He claps the gnome on the shoulder.
”You have now found joy and love for life! The holy symbol of Shelyn might be a path to find a new goddess ... “ he asks with a raised eyebrow.
”Let me tell you more about the eternal rose ... “ and Jang tries to convert the colourful gnome!
As you each describe the tattoos, the gnome casts a spell and begins drawing what each of you describe. This is just temporary, but I will keep these on till I meet an artist who has the skills to make these look perfect!
They seems to really enjoy the uniqueness of Vinnie's family crest for she has never seen a crest like it.
They listens to Jang's talk about the goddess. I am an admirer of beauty, but have never been one of faith and worship. Maybe I will atend a temple of your goddess from time to time. But I will always think of this heroic dwarf when I see the goddesses symbol and my own tattoo!
They seems offended and hurt by the cold response from Aldar.
Azure giggles at the silliness of the hat and goggles look but happily draws it out on their flesh. What color hat is it? It seems to look green now, but I could of sworn that it was different color before!
The ritual goes off without a hitch but you don't notice anything different after the spell, but Jamila and Falbin assure you that it worked.
During the journey back to Bellis, you notice the tropical winds cooling and the overgrown vegetation slowly retreating. When you reach the town, you find the streets abuzz with talk of a great stone beast that appeared suddenly in the town square.
As you enter the square, you see an elephant that appears to have been roughly hewn from solid rock towers over tents and kiosks in the Bellis market square. After a moment, a statuesque suli man emerges from behind the elephant, scanning the commons with his electric-blue eyes. When he spots Jamila, he smiles and waves her over.
Typical, mutters Jamila, folding her arms but smirking in spite of herself, Even when he’s late, Ashasar knows how to make an entrance. Or should I say, especially when he’s late.
He smiles widely and greets you all. Ahh, I am Ashasar, the Liaison to the Seat of Balance of the Concordance of Elements, as well as the newly appointed liaison between the Concordance and the Pathfinder Society.
Would you mind coming to this cozy inn I found and filling me in on the report over some tea?
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Gorak gives a long and deep bow.
"It's a pleasure ole Chap. The name is Gorak, the magically touched. Never you worry, we were able to collect a wide sampling of things from the fey-folk worlds. It was quite unbelievable actually, the things we were a-seeing there. Fragile flames, motes of energy, all sorts of peculiar magics!"
Ahh, I see you are traveling with one of my agents and you don't know what we stand for? He gives Gorak a playful smile.
Once Gorak begins talking about his findings, This all sounds so fascinating! But lets start from the beginning, I am excited to hear your story and look at the things you found. Get comfortable before we get too into it!
As you walk to the inn, he practically bounces with excitement. Before you arrive at the inn, the stone elephant shrinks down to about medium size.
When you all enter the inn, the stone elephant’s appearance startles the innkeeper, but she quickly recovers. Ashasar hands the woman a bag of rocks and several gold pieces, Could you heat the stones on the stove, my elephant enjoys resting atop warm rocks. Thank you!
Once you all get seated, Ashasar says Truly, I’m jealous of all of you for getting to go on such a fascinating excursion, but such is the way of a leader, doomed to delegate. Please, tell me what you found, and don’t spare the details!
While you report in, Ashasar seeks details about the seasonal changes, such as those created by the rift, and the rapid seasons in the Whirlwood. He listens with rapt attention to every detail, occasionally asking you for an extra flourish of description. He also asks you to see the objects that Gorak mentioned before.
Once the report concludes, the stone elephant speaks up, speaking in terran.
I have a story to tell as well. The people of this town were so awed and impressed my grand appearance. It was truly something to behold! He continues on talking about how nice it was to see so many impressed people.
Ashasar takes control of the conversation again, Overall, this seems to be a job well done and a great first step to showing the soceity how having the concordance on their side will be a boon. From the story, it seems like each of you bring something truly special. But Gorak, I am honored to have you as one of my agents. You did excellent work bring me your findings. You will surely be a star in this organization. Speaking of that, do any of the rest of you want to jump ship and join the ever exciting Concordance?
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Vinnie shares his experiences in the First World with Ashasar and looks with interest at the stone elephant. "We have many elephants in my homeland, but I've never seen one with this, uh, complexion."
When Ashasar invites the group to join the Concordance, Vinnie politely demurs. "The people of my homeland in far off Tian Xia struggle against the weight of the oppressors and I must continue to train so that I may one day return to aid their freedom struggle. The path of liberty runs on a narrow edge, and I must not stray from it."
I understand friends, I just wanted to make the offer! It is always nice to work with agents as skilled as you.