Seeing one of the pieces of debris that is about to fall on the copi Navasi jumps in to help balance it to aid delea's efforts.
Delea and Navasi each recoverh one copi heartpearle. Copi heartpearles are horn-shaped tubes that contain emotion- and gravity-sensitive liquid crystals within. When a creature holds the tube and meditates, a unique “flowering” crystal tentacle emerges, its shape and color limited only by the emotions and imagination of the one wielding it. The most pure heartpearles supposedly bloom into flowering growths at their tips before the whole thing solidifies into pure colored crystal. These are so rare on the surface of Tabrid Minor that only fragments are thought to currently, exist except for a few preserved crystal flower petals on display at a Yihil province museum. Obtaining even one set of these items is a major find for the Starfinder Society and the copaxi people as a whole.
During their exploration of the fortress core, the Starfinders emerge into a large open area hundreds of feet in diameter. At the center of this space are a series of medieval-style towers, surrounded by a moat.
Currently, this training tower is home to a group of creatures made of solid air who have claimed this part of Gadrathar Fortress as their “court”—they have adorned themselves with fossilized pieces of dead copaxi solarians and ancient pieces of armor
When the Starfinders approach the area, the creatures shoo them away and even throw bits of debris in their general direction to make it clear that these corporeal outsiders are not welcome in their space. They do not deign to engage in conversation with “solids” no matter what the agents have to say.
The Starfinders must decide whether to try to fight the elementals or leave them alone. First tow two votes wins .
Navasi draws her red star plasma pistol in one hand and her buzzblade dueling sword in the other.
"Looks like we finally found a room where Obozaya can relax. I think they might not attack unless we go in anyone got a plan?"
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"I can't see why they have less claim to the living space just because they're air elementals. If they don't want us in their house that's their right. And its not like we can say "hey you're robbing that grave" without being REALLY hypocritical. IF we go in there, I'm going to insist on FISTICUFFS. That means the BLUNT side of your tail Obo. "
"Although...if they WANT to throw things at us. Particularly old things. "
Cueball would like to try to get things thrown at her by presenting an interesting moving target. PBtthhtthththtbtbthhththths!!!!!!!! and mooning the air elementals SHOULD lack of nudity taboo....She can taunt them in Auran a second time even if they won't talk back....
If we're stuck with fight or not, Cueball is a very strong not.
The Starfinders decide to leave the creatures alone and venture further into the fortress. After a few minutes, they encounter something unusual for this structure - a room that is not round.
Veins of copi break through the worked-stone floors and pillars of this place, built to accommodate dozens of worshippers kneeling in rows as leaders lead them in meditation. Some of the pillars boast more growths of copi than others, reaching out like hands towards the center and edges of the room.
The ambiance is completed by a copaxi who looks nearly skeletal in appearance, their legs folded into a lotus position and their elongated arms crossed. They float in the middle of a circle of copi fingers that protrude from the center of the chamber, almost as if they were creating an air current to keep them aloft. Their face-plate lifts to face the new arrivals as they enter.
A deep, resonating voice comes from the undead copaxi, but simultaneously resounds from the pillars as well. “You have shown great respect for this place and its spirit, travelers. Though you have not been raised to follow our ancient traditions, you seem to understand the balance by which we sought to live here. But do you truly feel it in your souls?”
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Cueball looks down at her feet for a second The coral IS kinda rough and footware is the source of all evil...OH. So UL. Well, I've always found that the best balance is kept by moving. Some smart guys calculated once you couldn't keep one magnet on top of another. It was impossible. Then some idiot walked into the lab and spun the top magnet like a top. Poof it stayed up. You guys seem to have the same idea here. Its a big universe, a lot of the good ideas tend to repeat abit you know?
" As Starfinders we travel a lOT, Sometimes it feels like we never get a break, but here I feel completely relaxed. In our line of work, we encounter many other traditions and places of cultural significance, I think with a little renovation and restoration, this place would easily score a 10 out of 10. We learned the history of this planet, we hope bringing back the balance of the past can save the planet. "
Navasai's words start to slow down as she realizes that she might sound more like she's rating vacation spots.
"I mean 10 out of 10... on the balance scale... or whatever... your culture calls it. I'm definitely getting good vibes here! to the point, I'm at a loss for the right words... Good translation takes time..."
"Your understanding is... incomplete, but you are honest and respectful of our culture."
"Copaxis who opened themselves to the possibility of a truly symbiotic relationship with the copi, where each would share their life force and spirit with the other, are the ones who could attain true mastery over life and unlife in this place and help even long-dead copi rejuvenate." This mystic art is easily identified as being vital to saving Tabrid Minor from ecological disaster.
"Before imparting my secrets," the Master insists, "like the apprentices and disciples of old, you must challenge me in combat - only then will I give up part of myself, be it knowledge or something more that you seek."
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"Wow. Those are OLD school druid rules. So.. is that a one on one thing where I get some popcorn and watch you and Obo slug it out or is this a group activity thing? "
"Also.. uhm. How do we or Obo or however this works win without killing you? I don't mean to make assumptions about your uhm. unlifed status? But I got the feeling the stun setting is just gonna bounce off of you" "
"I will hold nothing back. I advise you do not either."
If there was anything else you needed to know, they did not inform you before advancing.
Round 1 - bolded may go
Navasi
Obozaya
Delea
Cueball
The Master
Navasi takes a double move but moving at bit more to the side.