"Oh Ramie." The satyr said, rolling his eyes. "You're like the bratty little sister I thankfully never had."
Ramie smirks, "That tracks. I was a bratty little sister. My closest in age sibling was nine years older than me. But don't be too thankful. After all, you've got me now!" She says with an exaggerated grin. XD
She stage-whispers 'confidentially' to Desna, "Do all Satyrs change their minds as fast as the flip-flop of a wind-sock?"
The goddess relays with a smile and a chuckle, "Why yes. Yes they are. Be glad he is not trying to get in your pants. They are notorious for their frequency of activities."
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Imagine a grand breakfast banquet spread across a long, rustic wooden table, overflowing with a dazzling variety of warm, comforting dishes, each bursting with rich flavors, tantalizing aromas, and irresistible textures.
At the center, a golden stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes, drizzled with amber-hued maple syrup, glistens under the morning light. The pancakes are buttery, soft, and slightly crisp at the edges, each bite melting in your mouth with a hint of vanilla. Nearby, a towering plate of Belgian waffles, their deep pockets holding pools of syrup, is adorned with freshly whipped cream, plump berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Beside them, a heaping platter of sizzling, crispy bacon crackles with a smoky aroma, the strips cooked to crunchy perfection. Alongside, savory breakfast sausages, their casings seared to a golden brown, burst with juicy, seasoned goodness. A tender, juicy ham steak, glazed with a touch of honey and cloves, adds a sweet, smoky depth to the spread.
For those who love eggs, a creamy, cheesy scrambled egg dish glows a rich golden yellow, flecked with fresh chives. A fluffy, vegetable-packed omelet, stuffed with sautéed bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and melted cheddar, sits proudly on a warm ceramic plate. A silky, delicate eggs Benedict, featuring a perfectly poached egg resting on a buttery English muffin, is blanketed in velvety hollandaise sauce.
Carbs are well represented with a basket of warm, flaky croissants, their layers crackling at the touch, alongside buttery biscuits, perfect for slathering with sweet fruit preserves or rich country-style gravy. A hearty bowl of steel-cut oatmeal, creamy and lightly sweetened with honey, is topped with crunchy pecans, tart dried cranberries, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
For a lighter touch, a vibrant fruit platter overflows with juicy pineapple, crisp apples, plump grapes, and bright, citrusy orange slices, offering a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors. Creamy Greek yogurt parfaits, layered with crunchy granola and ribbons of berry compote, bring a balance of sweetness and tang.
To wash it all down, steaming cups of bold, freshly brewed coffee fill the air with their deep, roasted aroma, while glasses of chilled orange juice, tart cranberry juice, and smooth, frothy milk provide the perfect morning refreshment.
Finally, for a sweet breakfast treat, warm, gooey cinnamon rolls, dripping with vanilla glaze, fill the room with their intoxicating spice, their soft, pillowy layers unraveling bite by bite. A delicate fruit Danish, filled with silky cream cheese and vibrant fruit preserves, offers the perfect flaky, buttery indulgence to end this unforgettable morning feast.
With every bite, this breakfast banquet brings warmth, comfort, and a medley of flavors that make waking up feel like a celebration.
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Krysta gasped at the strike of the rope and moaned as her hand were tied behind her back. The soft scrap of Jellena's nails along her back and her words brought a moaned, "Yes, Mistress, just like that," from her throat.
Krysta felt Jellna lift her and bend her over the table before inserting the long dildo into her mouth. The thing pressed into her throat and certainly prevented her from speaking as Jellena asked her preference of oils. It wasn't something that Krysta had a preference for so her tail pointed to Jellena to try and indicate she should choose on this.With the decision made Krysta felt the device pulled from her mouth and then begin to tease her folds as Kellena asked her next question. Krysta nodded her head and said, "Yes please Mistress."
She goes with a soothing cold feeling oil. She lathers up a metal butt plug as well as the dildo. She brings the plug and slowly inserts it.
She continues to push and twist the dildo to hit all her spots. Then she uses magic to make it thrust in and out. Her hands free she played with Krysta's nipple and clit. She stimulated and f$&@ed her. "Moan for me, yell my name!"
Imagine a grand breakfast banquet spread across a long, rustic wooden table, overflowing with a dazzling variety of warm, comforting dishes, each bursting with rich flavors, tantalizing aromas, and irresistible textures.
"By the Power of Grayskull..." Zaidel murmured to himself, as he borne witness to The Ultimate Breakfast.
"Breakfast? No! This isn't breaking the fast, this is taking the 'fast' and throwing it against a sphere of annihilation!" The cleric marveled as he sat down in a well-crafted wooden chair.
Fighting the urge to tuck in, Zaidel asked Desna if he could say a prayer. The Goddess empirically nodded.
"Desna, Song of the Spheres. Thank you for this meal of which we are about to receive. Please continue to bless us with pleasant dreams by night and fortuitous Luck in the day. In your Glorious Name, we pray. AMEN."
The satyr piled his plate high: EVERYTHING looked SO GOOD!! Throughout the meal, the cleric had expressions of revelry in the deliciously made food. The pork sausage casings made a satisfying 'snap' when bite or cut. Zaidel made Belgian Waffles sandwiches with pancakes, fruit and yogurt. The vegetable omelets were a symphony of fresh-tasting marriages of egg, cheese and vegetables.
During the feast, Zaidel remarked. "It's true. The fastest way to a man's heart is his stomach." Looking up the table at the Goddess, the satyr flirted. "If I didn't already know you were already spoke for, I'd shoot my shot!" Zaidel laughed, but then stopped. "Cayden would REALLY have it in for me then."
Zaidel took another bite of pineapple. "I'm sure you know, Lady Desna, but I've fathered Aurora Rose's baby. Cayden didn't take it well. Has Shelyn mentioned it to you, Lady Desna?"
After the response, Zaidel continues to partake of the massive breakfast feast. Several times the satyr had to tell himself to slow down.
By the end of the meal, Zaidel sat in his chair, looking defeated, dowsy, and in pain. "I..haven't eaten like that since..", the cleric paused. "..Earth. That was the greatest morning meal on The Material Plane! Ooh!" Zaidel moaned. "I can't believe I'm gonna die by Breakfast. Oh!" The satyr then let out as thunderous belch, which shot a piece of egg several feet away from the table.
"Oh GODS! Thank you! Oh Cayden! I needed that."
Zaidel sheepishly looked up at Desna. "I'm very sorry."
The goddess relays with a smile and a chuckle, "Why yes. Yes they are. Be glad he is not trying to get in your pants. They are notorious for their frequency of activities."
"No danger of that, since I'm like a sister and all." Ramie says with confidence. "He's building up quite the little family." She says with a grin and gives Zaidel a playful punch on the shoulder.
She served up a nice portion for the Floof and ate heartily, favoring the meats, especially the pork and indulging in the eggs benny, having some pineapple for dessert and washing it all down with plenty of coffee.
"No, Shelyn hasn't said anything about it. But I have been busy and she hasn't visited me yet. Oh, I am sure Cayden took afront to it but as his Chosen cleric bard, I am sure you will be given more allowances than most. He also is quick to forgive."
In response to his belch and flying food, she chuckles and states with grace, "It's fine, Zaidel. Better out than in!"
She responds to Jean with a concerned look, "No, I have not heard of any major movements. Of course I have been a bit busy, and my awareness is limited that I am in this form."
She smiles with Ramie, "That is good to know. Zaidel, you heard her; you have big brother status. Anything happens to her, and I am speaking with Cayden! Now, each of you should take a mint and move along. The mint will help with any bloating or overeating. I have business to attend to and loved your visit. Please stop by any time. Now shoo!" She gladly gives hugs to Ramie first and then anyone else.
As it did Krysta could feel Jellena's hands on her body, teasing her, caressing her, and driving her mad with desire. When she was commanded to call out Jellena's name Krysta cried out, "PLease, give me more Mistress Jellena!"
She smiles with Ramie, "That is good to know. Zaidel, you heard her; you have big brother status. Anything happens to her, and I am speaking with Cayden! Now, each of you should take a mint and move along. The mint will help with any bloating or overeating. I have business to attend to and loved your visit. Please stop by any time. Now shoo!" She gladly gives hugs to Ramie first and then anyone else.
Not one to turn down a hug from a deity, Zaidel steps forward, arms wide. The satyr smiles to himself as he enjoys the embrace. Emboldened, the cleric then takes the Song of the Sphere's hand and kisses it.
Zaidel waits for anyone else to say their goodbyes, then pops his mint and readies himself to press is portal tatoo back to The Spire.
Back to The Spire You return to find no one is waiting for you. The Spire has hundreds of rooms.
"Well, I'm heading back to library to study. And digest", Zaidel burped as he walked.
A few more days pass as Jean and Zaidel study.
So Aeria Gloris is on Day 10 of their timeoff. The first 4 days, Zaidel studied in seclusion to unlock all the secrets of The Blue Book (which I need to have updated on Zaidel's character sheet). Then additional five days of study of The Manual of Gainful Exercise +5; during which time Zaidel took Aurora to New Hope to stand for portraits/get knocked up. Zaidel lost a day on a return visit New Faces with Jean and Ramie to get the kitsune a member of Desna's Familia AND Fateweaver!
So, the other members of Aeria Gloris who studied a +5 tome or manual without interruption have likely gained their benefits after Day 6. So if you are one of those members, please update your character sheet.
A few more days pass as Jean and Zaidel study.
Day 11 and 12
Once returned to The Spire, Zaidel hit his studies, socializing briefly for the rest of day 12. During Day 12, Zaidel kept reviewing The Manual of Gainful Exercise +5, knowing the magical books required 6 days of study.
During the early afternoon, Zaidel could feel the magic information from the tome change his body. The satyr ran to a mirror to find his physique radically changed!
"HOLY CAYDEN!!" Zaidel exclaimed. "I'm buff! I'm RIPPED!" The cleric exclaimed as he began to flex and pose in front of the reflective surface. "You bet your a$$ I got Gainful Exercise! My GAINS!!"
On the tenth day you get the message, so you can't claim the rewards for that day. You would still recognize that the timer is still counting down...
the group continues to study and build up their power reading the tomes to gain inherent enhancements. At day 22, Zaidel has read three books and the others have as well.
Invigorated by the change to his form, Zaidel went back to the Spire library and chose The Manual of Quickness of Action +5.
In several ways, the manual worked like the Daily Quest. The manual had many different exercises to work on to enhance your Dexterity, even ones for finger dexterity and reactivity. The satyr put in the work and and at the end of six days, Zaidel's Dexterity rose by +5.
The next week, Zaidel decided he should enhance one of his mental abilities, so Zaidel choose The Tome of Understanding +5. He was a cleric, as well as a bad, after all. So a higher Wisdom score would serve him, and Aeria Gloris well.
The Tome of Understanding was an intriguing read. At first, it read like The Time-Life Books, Mysteries of the Unknown Zaidel read back on Earth. It felt like levels of reality were being unveiled before him. Several times, the cleric had to take a fifteen or thirty minute break for the concepts provides to sink in. At the end of the final week of vacation, Zaidel's mind had expanded magically to a +5 in Wisdom.
"Hello, your Highness. I hope the day is treating you well", Zaidel bowed before the self-made monarch. "If it pleases her Majesty, could you show me around The Spire? I have been wondering what amazing discoveries you have uncovered in your research."
By the time all was done Krysta had finished the books to increase her strength and constitution, seeing those as the most important for her. and then went for the one to increase her charisma. With that done she felt more ready for what was to come.
Ramie stays focused on studying the Tome of Leadership and Influence, then the Tome of Clear Thoughts and back to the Tome of Leadership and Influence, if that's possible.
The Floof meanwhile pursues the physical pursuits, reading The Manual of Gainful Exercise, The Manual of Quickness of Action and the Tome of Bodily Health.
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Floor 1: The Gate of Wills
Ornate obsidian doors await your arrival, opening only when your name is whispered.
Floors 2–10: The Living Libraries
Room 3: The Whispering Stacks — Books shelved by sentient bookwyrms. Titles change based on what you need to learn.
Room 6: Chronicle Hall — A hall-sized tome records world events in real time. Reading it causes psychic echoes of what it describes.
Room 9: The Index Eternal — A spherical chamber filled with floating books that orbit you, summoned by thought.
Magical scripts flow across walls and ceilings, glowing softly. There are scrolls that write themselves, shelves that restock with knowledge from other planes, and tomes that can only be read under moonlight.
✨ Floors 11–20: Arcane Laboratories
Room 13: The Glass Forge — Fireless flames shape crystal components for wands and staves.
Room 17: The Mirror Loom — Used to weave illusions into reality using threads of light.
Room 20: The Elemental Atrium — A four-way chamber, each quadrant ruled by one of the elemental planes. Perfect for volatile spell experiments.
Floors 21–30: Planar Studies & Teleportation Nodes
Room 24: The Ethereal Nexus — A shimmering web of portals, maintained by drifting aeons. Each thread leads to a different plane.
Room 27: The Gravity Garden — Plants from the Feywild and Shadowfell grow side by side in rotating orbs of reversed gravity.
Room 30: The Astral Oculus — A giant crystal eye through which you can view other worlds… and be seen back.
Floors 31–40: Magical Arts & Constructs
Room 33: The Musicarium — A floating amphitheater where symphonies conjure illusions and weather.
Room 36: The Golem Gallery — Rows of sleeping constructs, each more elegant and strange than the last.
Room 40: The Puppet Court — Clockwork nobles reenact ancient history. If questioned correctly, they reveal secrets.
Floors 41–60: Archives of Lost Magic
Room 42: The Spellgrave — Broken incantations drift like spirits. Some whisper, some scream.
Room 50: The Wandering Codex — A room that moves itself to avoid those not deemed worthy. Holds spells erased from mortal memory.
Room 58: The Forbidden Lexicon — Heavily warded. Contains magics said to predate the gods. Even reading a title costs a memory.
Floors 61–70: Verdant Sanctums & Life Magic
Room 63: The Heartwood Glade — A grove under an artificial sky, where awakened trees share druidic wisdom.
Room 68: The Phoenix Nest — Home to a reborn flame-bird that sheds radiant feathers that cure any illness.
Room 70: The Lifethread Loom — A metaphysical workshop where fate strands can be briefly glimpsed—and altered.
Floors 71–90: Time, Stars, and Divine Studies
Room 75: The Starlit Observatory — The domed ceiling shows the night sky of any world. Time flows slowly here.
Room 81: The Choir of Echoes — Harmonies here reveal truths of the gods, or rewrite prophecies when sung with intent.
Room 88: The Hourglass Vault — Contains sands that can reverse time for moments… at a cost.
️ Floors 91–99: The Mind & Self
Room 92: The Hall of Reflections — Mirrors that show your truest self, your worst fear, and your potential.
Room 95: The Dreaming Room — Allows lucid dreams that manifest physically. Used for therapy, research, or danger.
Room 99: The Soul Chamber — A crystal library where soulprints are archived like songs.
Floor 100: The Archmage's Sanctum
You ascend through a shaft of pure light and find yourself… nowhere and everywhere.
The top floor shifts to suit the Archmage’s whim. A throne of stars, a desk of galaxies, or a quiet garden under a dragonbone arch.
The Archmage may or may not be present—sometimes, you are the one called to fill the role, should you prove worthy.
Rm. 3 - The bard was impressed by all the knowledge The Whispering Stacks had to offer. "Nobles would kill for this kind of library."
Rm. 6 - Zaidel was shocked by his introduction to The Chronicle Hall. "Do you mean you can get world-wide up-to-date news all over Arcanium?"
Rm. 9 - "Cayden! You can even get information brought to you from other planes?!" Zaidel said in shock. "By the Gods! I doubt Avalon could boost that feat!"
Rm 17 - Once Mia explained The Mirror Room's properties, Zaidel decided to conduct an experiment. The satyr began to play 'air guitar', while thinkjing of the Van Halen tune, Ain't Talking About Love, and concentrated on Eddie Van Halen's signature guitar.
Rm. 20 - Like all the rooms so far, Zaidel marveled that The Elemental Atrium could safely harness all four elements safely in one place!
Rm. 24 - Zaidel gasped at The Ethereal Nexus. "Mia! Have you explored any of these portals yourself?"
Rm. 27 - Zaidel pointed out several extraplanar plants to Mia in The Gravity Garden.
Rm. 30 - Zaidel looked up at the giant crustal eye and waves.
"Hello, Astral Occulus! Having a good day?"
Rm. 33 - The satyr was in awe of The Musicarium. "Well, damn! I will do any recitals for The Spire up here from now on!"
Rm. 36 - "I was wondering where you kept the golems when no in use", Zaidel surmised.
Rm. 50 - Standing outside The Wandering Codex, Zaidel asked, "Have you been in there yet, Mia?"
Rm. 58 - Zaidel was intrigued when Mia described The Forbidden Lexicon. "Wow! I might have to try it one of these days!"
Rm. 63 - The satyr could not help but dance around The Heartwood Glade. Zaidel introduced himself to the awakened trees in Sylvan.
Rm. 68 - Zaidel approaches respectfully and with caution, and introduces himself to the Phoenix.
Rm. 70 - The cleric rocked on his hooves, stunned The Lifethread Loom can even exist. "Oh My Goodness.." Zaidel said in awe. "Could this room tell me how many children I'll sire?"
Rm. 75 - The cleric laughed with glee to see The Starlit Observatory. "Oh man! Ramie has to see this! She might use this room to pray to Desna!"
Rm. 81 - Zaidel took a moment with Mia to listen to the traveling melodies in The Choir of Echoes. "Wow. I can myself getting inspired to write some song in this room!"
Rm. 92 - The fey's mouth hung open in shock as Mia described The Hall of Reflections. Zaidel stepped forward. "Hall of Reflections. Show me what I would be if I let my evil urges control me and I become a Dark Lord?"
Rm. 95 - In The Dreaming Room, Zaidel looked around. "This room would likely be the best room to commune with Desna again, if we couldn't make it to her new temple in New Faces."
Rm. 99 - Zaidel's eyes widened when we walk up to the crystals in The Soul Chamber. "Do you think I could archive my soulprint here?" The satyr asked.
Exiting The Archmage's Sanctum, Zaidel was absolutely blown away by the tour of The Spire. "By the Gods! If the other nations new what you had...War would follow The Spire where ever it went."
"The Spire.. is a macrocosm of The Universe! Spatially. Metaphysically. Spiritually.."
Zaidel knelt before Queen Mia. "I swear on Cayden Cailean, The Drunken God, I will never divulge the Secrets of The Spire to anyone! This I swear!"
The satyr got up and looked around. "Mia. Didn't The Spire have a Harem Room? Did you dismantle it, or did I just miss it?"
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At the end of the week she takes you with her to the Great Library. She introduces you to many different members of the clergy and her old friends. She introduces Delman, Calistria, Ryada, and many more.
The Great Library has the ability to move forward or back in time. Using some wished items of time travel. Jellena is able to deposit the item in the past and then return.
At the end of the week she collects all the books and then leaves with Krysta. They come back a few hours later with new books.
Zaidel leads the party to The Musicarium on the 33rd floor, for a team meeting.
"Well, guys. It looks like our Daily Quests will start again any time now. Though The Spire is very very cool, Jean and I have responsibilities in Owl Port to get back to. Our mansions are likely still infested with vampires. Then once we clear them out, I don't know, start patrolling the area and building a life there as knights of Owl Port."
The now-buff satyr scratched his horn absentmindedly. "In one more level, I'll be taking the Leadership feat.I promised Cayden I would take more leadership with the Church; teaching and guiding the next clerics, bards, and swashbucklers of the faith. And my mansion in Owl Port will be their headquarters. I'll likely have to expand immediately to house all my students and followers. And I also plan on start selling bottles of alcohol at Owl Port as well. So I'll need to build a barn to keep stock and supplies."
"I know we all want to quest for mythic status. And we will. But Jean and I need to return to Owl Port first", Zaidel pleaded.
"Let's open the floor to discussion."
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"Dealing with the mansions seems to be the most pressing. It could also be good for the others to level up some more before we try and go Epic. I am glad to hear you are planning becoming a leader in the church. His flock should grow massively if you go out there and start converting. Although, it may end up being mostly woman converts." Jean says. "We can start with your mansion. That way you can start maybe turning it into a cathedral or something for future followers."
"I go where Matthew goes. Be it to help you out with your infestation or otherwise. My children have chosen to stick with The Spire." She says confidently to the group.
"I am glad to hear you are planning to become a leader in the church. His flock should grow massively if you go out there and start converting. Although, it may end up being mostly woman converts." Jean says. "We can start with your mansion. That way you can start maybe turning it into a cathedral or something for future followers."
"Many thanks, Jean", Zaidel smiled and bowed his head to the large dragon. "I sure hope I can draw both genders. Not that that really matters. But you may be right, Jean."
"I go where Matthew goes. Be it to help you out with your infestation or otherwise. My children have chosen to stick with The Spire." She says confidently to the group.
"Your children can learn SO MUCH here!" Zaidel agreed. "The Spire could put any university to shame!!"
"Well, I have some duties to attend to if we are not going to aim at getting Mythic. Krysta, I would suggest you go with them and level up some, get some good experience, and I will see you in a couple of weeks." She states, a bit annoyed.
"Heading back to Avalon, Mistressian?" The satyr inquired.
While the suggestion to go with the others without Jellena was a bit saddening she understood it was for her own good. She nodded in agreement and said, "Of course Mistress."
"I plan on continuing on my research."
He shrugs, gets up and begins to leave the room.
"Indeed I need to check on a few of my temples, one of them in Camelot. Also I have a few friends to catch up with. Zaidel I think you would jive well with Joe and the others.."
"I hope to meet them one day", Zaide smiles.
"I plan on continuing on my research."
"I wish you luck in your studies, Your Highness", the satyr says as he stands.
He shrugs, gets up and begins to leave the room.
"Hey, Matt!" Zaidel calls after the warden. "What will you be doing?"
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"So? Are we ready to leave? Should we head out to Owl Port tomorrow? How does everyone feel?"
"I picked up a few bounties from New Face. So a bit of traveling." He states as he stops.
Zaidel looked on with worry, but smiled. "Okay. If the distance isn't too great, use your Mistress Ring to call if you need help. Otherwise, you'll know where we'll be. May Cayden and The Force Be With You!"
"Vampires, huh? What should we do to prepare for that?"
"Well, one of our greatest weapons against the undead is the fact that sublime creatures possess the ability to channel positive energy", Zaidel explains. "You non-religious types don't even need to use a holy symbol!"
The cleric then goes into detail about vampire weaknesses and their abilities.
"But if any fangs get past your dragon scales, you better let me know", the cleric cautioned.
She reminds Zaidel, "I moved it to the Golden Glade. But I might be able to return it soon. I should go check the crystals to see if they are recharged."
During the extended downtime Krysta had made sure to pick up adventuring gear that she might need as well as stock up on shurikens. She added the regular bedroll and plenty of rope as she took breaks from her work, so she was able to easily respond, "I'm ready when you are."