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Misunderstanding is when Saya wants to get laid and you just get with her on bed, just laying no action, that is a misunderstanding, this is totally wrong she says taking a jab to Eskar, nevertheless a usually good and lawful dragon bringing pain or perjury like this wasn´t normal by a long shot
She blinks at that and her cheek turn into a light shade of pink as she continues.
And this is not for a public discussion, rigth? He is perfect the way he is, he is strong, reliable and take care of the family, a good foundation for a home, you won't find a more reliable person ever. She smiles a bit at the Giant of Nagaji.
Her tone of pink recedes as the group move forward
And we have beeter things to put our hands and heart on for this mission right?
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I hear thy plight, spirit of the waters, and I do not dismiss thy suffering. Yet one wrong doth not sanctify another. The fountain shall be set right, and justice sought in kind, I swear, but the sanctity of the waters must remain untarnished
He then turns towards the calistrian woman, building up some patience
Thy tongue is ever quick with jest, Lunnette, yet there are times for those and things that are not for open ears the joy the woman felt when talking about these topics right on the open was always a mystery to him
Eskar then settle his eyes on Saya, softening the expression of his dry face Saya… thy words are more than what I deserve. If I seem strong, it is because thou art beside me. If I stand steady, it is because I know I hold thy trust. That is no small gift to me
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Oh yes, I just wish he would be good foundation for your own sexual satisfaction and a reliable fount of pleasure for you, but hey, if you are happy darling, I´m happy for you she says giving the woman a small caress on the cheek She then turn to Eskar Eskar my dear, you know me better to know when I´m doing a jest and when Im not, but I concur, this are not things for open ears, not that anyone would be listening to such a sad *cough*boring*cough* tale of intimacy, she obviously fakes the cough Oh my, the pollen in this parts she says, an obvious lie, however, what wasn´t a lie is that she was really happy for them but hey, evil pollen notwithstanding, again if you are happy like that, I´m happy for you both
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Oh yes, I just wish he would be good foundation for your own sexual satisfaction and a reliable fount of pleasure for you, but hey, if you are happy darling, I´m happy for you she says giving the woman a small caress on the cheek She then turn to Eskar Eskar my dear, you know me better to know when I´m doing a jest and when Im not, but I concur, this are not things for open ears, not that anyone would be listening to such a sad *cough*boring*cough* tale of intimacy, she obviously fakes the cough Oh my, the pollen in this parts she says, an obvious lie, however, what wasn´t a lie is that she was really happy for them but hey, evil pollen notwithstanding, again if you are happy like that, I´m happy for you both
Her gaze softens for a moment upon hearing this I feel for you Lunnette, not everything relies in that, you know? There are greater things to achieve, a community to hold dear and protect, I was cursed from the start, and i am not a believer of the fate of the gods, but whatever did turned this curse i was born with in the most endeared blessing i could ever attain,
Lets help this Kappas then . we are starting right to the fray, a dragon nonethe less...
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Oh yes, I just wish he would be good foundation for your own sexual satisfaction and a reliable fount of pleasure for you, but hey, if you are happy darling, I´m happy for you she says giving the woman a small caress on the cheek She then turn to Eskar Eskar my dear, you know me better to know when I´m doing a jest and when Im not, but I concur, this are not things for open ears, not that anyone would be listening to such a sad *cough*boring*cough* tale of intimacy, she obviously fakes the cough Oh my, the pollen in this parts she says, an obvious lie, however, what wasn´t a lie is that she was really happy for them but hey, evil pollen notwithstanding, again if you are happy like that, I´m happy for you both
Her gaze softens for a moment upon hearing this I feel for you Lunnette, not everything relies in that, you know? There are greater things to achieve, a community to hold dear and protect, I was cursed from the start, and i am not a believer of the fate of the gods, but whatever did turned this curse i was born with in the most endeared blessing i could ever attain,
Lets help this Kappas then . we are starting right to the fray, a dragon nonethe less...
Why for me? Im not the one not getting it, dear she frowns as if offended, obviusly another fake Pietr is all that, rich, handsome, excellent foundation for a family, great social standing, reliable, probably his only flaw is that he is a diabolist, but hey, chelaxian after all, nobody is perfect she shrugs Now, lets see what that dragon lady is up to, shall we?
The Pathfinders follow the ravine through the twists and turns leading to the temple. After a short walk, the group reaches the entrance, where a large dragon covered in shimmering golden scales waits. "Greetings. I am Aoitsun, sworn guardian of balance within the Hao Jin Tapestry. Why do you come before me in this time of crisis?"
You can ask for one piece of information, plus one for every 5 points you exceed the DC.
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Mighty Aoitsun, greetings, my name is Lunnette she says to the dragon We come seeking the reason for the fountain water not flowing anymore, we have encountered a group of Kappas who have also suffered the lost of their most required waters, please tell us, have you drained the fountain? have the Kappas incurred in your wrath?
She makes a pause, letting the dragon react to her initial greeting I am sure you are aware of the importance of this fountain, and what it can do to help mitigate the effect of the crisis upon us
Aoitsun nods slowly before answering. "Yes, the Kappa’s lake was an unfortunate loss. I am aware of the importance of the fountain. However, the Tapestry itself is in great distress. Hao Jin’s magic is failing, and the waters of the tapestry must be preserved, as they strengthen the weave that maintains the realm. I needed no other to tell me to do my duty to preserve the sacred waters, but was unfortunately required to prevent the Kappas from interfering. The shortsighted creatures think only of their own plight, and not the stability of the land itself.”
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29 Steps slips forward after fiddling with his Sleeves of Many Garments, shifting his robes from road-wear functional to something a bit more ornate & flowing, blue & green silks with flickering silvered threads & beads, emulating the appearance of dragon scales. He fluffs his hair a bit & makes sure that his eyebrows curl in a fashion similar to the whiskers seen on many of the dragons found in Tien Xia.
He moves a bit closer to the lungwang, holding the phoenix fan partly open in one hand while offering up a card of introduction with the other. This card is similar to the one he used before, but this time it features draconic text on one side & in Tien on the other.
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She looks at the dragom at that some concern on her eyes, she undesrtood of what the dragon was saying, but still...
Oh mighty dragon, but is really that important to keep without this to the inhabitands of the Tapestry? Can't some of this water be spared for them to contnue living happily? I know that there are bigger pictures, but also the importance of each single soul to make the place brim with life, maybe in showing this importance to them, they might look for helping out with the Tapestry plight instead of just being there, being part of the solution not the problem?
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The nagaji lowers his head slightly, allowing his Ka Stone on his forehead to be seen, as if his words were carried by blessing and teachings of his goddess
Noble Aoitsun, thy duty is righteous, and I shall not deny the burden thou must be bearing for the Tapestry. Yet let not necessity blind us to compassion He gestures towards Saya Her words speak true. Water is sacred not only for the weave of this realm, but for the beating of every heart within it. Deny the Kappa their share, and despair shall breed where community might have been nurtured. Grant them but a portion of the waters, so they may endure and give strength in return. For even the smallest soul may strengthen the greater balance, if shown a place within it
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The gnome pulls a small slate & some chalk from his backpack & quickly writes this before handing it off to Saya.
"Sympathy is nice, but Aoitsun is focused on damage control - let them know that the Pathfinders are working to mend the tpestry from the outside & that this water source is essential to enacting those repairs."
Dekantas believes that Aoitsun is deeply dedicated to helping preserve and protect the Tapestry, and will respond well to acknowledgements of her role and concerns. She appears to have appreciated Dekantas' understanding of her position.
Aoitsun takes the card from 29 steps and gives him a small bow of respect before continuing to respond. "The fountain itself is in danger from the damage to the Tapestry, which is why I disabled it to keep it safe. But I have heard of your organization and the works you have done within the tapestry. If you are seeking to repair the tapestry and believe the fountain's powers can assist...perhaps I was the one too short sighted in my approach. Perhaps."
It seems that Lunnette's arguments with 29 Step's aid have helped partially convince her that perhaps she could have been in error.
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It was a whim pf fate, something she did not found doing on purpose, for someone from Rahadum that doesn't believe in fate, or divine mysteries, she had been lucky on some ways all on her life, Such as joining the concordance. The leadership pf Ashasar has been ,,, odd but inspirint in its own way, despite the eccentricities, she couldnpt help but agree that she had learned a lot from the faction led by this odd fellow.
"It seems....I may have erred. I will restart the fountain, and allow the waters to flow. May they help restore this troubled land. Thank you for helping me to correct my error in judgement. Come with me, and I will show you the fountain." Aoitsun bows, then opens the door to the temple, leading the pathfinders inside.
There, she conducts a short ritual. As she completes it, water begins to gush forth from the fountain, flowing through channels and creating a fast moving stream that flows down the ravine to the lake.
Following the water, the Pathfinders find the excited group of Kappas and a Pathfinder Society repair team. ”Hurray! Thank you friends! We will spread tales of your valor and generosity across the tapestry!” One of the Kappas lowers its voice and comes close, before whispering. ”But be warned, not all is well in the Tapestry. Many residents have been having terrible nightmares. You should be on your guard for strangers, even stranger than you lot, with purple skin and evil eyes.”
With his warning delivered, the Kappa slides down the stream and submerges himself in the small, but growing lake.
The Pathfinder Repair team. ”We received word you had this area under control, and are in place to begin repairs. There's been a lot of reports of disturbances in the areas that need repairs, so we would appreciate it if you could stay and help ensure we’re able to get started undisturbed.”
The Pathfinders assist the repair team set up for their work. While nothing attacks during this process, some additional information is uncovered from scouting and other Pathfinders passing through.
As part of helping the repair team set up, the Pathfinders find the strange bridges made of tattered cloth, that seem to lead somehow behind and through the tapestry. Each is a blended mix of the areas they connect, slowly shifting from one to the other as the bridge is traversed.
Also while assisting the repair team, the Pathfinders hear rumors that the Muckmouth tribe has been aided by several teams, and the repair teams may have finished their work there.
Many of the other areas have not yet had a significant pathfinder presence, and there are some reports of Behemoth Hippopatamuses approaching the lake.
The repair teams have patched the rift beneath the Muckmouth. They discovered that the tapestry itself is generating massive amounts of necromantic energy around the rifts. The Muckmouth is secured!
The Pathfinders follow the bridge connecting to the Temple of Empyreal Enlightenment. The tattered cloth bridge seems to take the Pathfinders through a confusing, twisted path, glimpsing many different areas of the Tapestry and the infinite void of the Astral plane before suddenly, they turn a corner and stand before a large temple.
The Temple of Empyreal Enlightenment, crafted of white marble, rests atop a forested hill. Three aasimars stand guard before ornate double doors that bear an image of four spheres resting inside a lotus flower. ”Welcome Pathfinders. Brother 29 Steps, it is good to see you again. Though we have recovered much since you helped defeat the Demon Dakang, recent days have produced their own troubles. Come. I will take you to our leader Zhuang, and explain further.”
The aasimar opens the doors and leads the way into the temple courtyard. The garden’s plants are withered and brown. A Tian man sits at the edge of a dried-up fountain, staring forlornly at the noble turtle in the center. The man has hazel eyes and a streak of white in his hair. Several acolytes are busy preparing incense, meditating and inscribing symbols on the fountain. On seeing 29 Steps, two of the acolytes drop their eyes and bow their heads in shame that they were once witnessed participating in demonic rituals.
The Aasimar speaks. ”This is Zhuang, our leader. After you defeated the demon, Dakang, and purged the temple of corruption, Zhuang was determined to set us on a better path. We now aid wayward travelers in the tapestry and spread Korada’s teachings. However, Dakang’s deceptions have always plagued Zhuang, and he is on the verge of abandoning the temple. He has been sitting like this for many days, and neither speaks nor eats. We have been preparing a ritual which will allow for a group to enter his mind. Will you help us with this ritual to bring him peace?”
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Victoria smiles with eyes taking in the temple in awe.
”Totally amazing design and architecture. I hope we can stay here…wait what? Enter his mind? That sounds kinda interesting but kinda scary at the same time.“
She pauses
”Like what do we have to do to help once inside ? Will we still be us or is it more like a projection of us?“
"You will be able to physically enter his mind, as if another plane or dimension. It is likely a twisted version of reality. Many of his fears, self doubts, regrets or delusions may take physical form. Try to calm, persuade or destroy them as you can. Restore balance, and when the ritual ends, you will return and he should recover."
The Acolytes conduct the ritual. Power builds as the monks chant and burn incense. Thick smoke rolls forth, and when it clears the group is standing in a crypt, flickering torches casting light on a collection of sarcophagi. The sound of stone scraping against stone echoes forth as the lids begin to slide aside, dozens of bony hands grasping the edges, seeking to break free.
Laying Spirits to Rest, Part 1: The Crypt
Dozens of skeletal figures claw at one another, trying to crawl their way out of overflowing sarcophagi.
Beat them Back: DC 33 melee attack roll.
Quick, Shut the Lids!: DC 23 Initiative check
29 Steps and Victoria react with lightning speed, slamming shut the Sacophagi before the undead can break free. There are a few muffled thumps, before the crypt quiets, and the scene starts to blur, moving through the halls. The halls of the temple are dark, locked in perpetual dusk. The air is filled with the sounds of distant screams and the howling wind.
A cloud of smoke blows past, and the Pathfinders are standing in a library full of books. . Two young acolytes sit facing each other on the floor. They read aloud from unholy texts, and tears of blood drip onto the pages from their unblinking eyes.
Laying Spirits to Rest, Part 2: The Library
Find a Holy Text: DC 36 Perception
Speak the Words of Korada: DC 33 Knowledge Religion
The Pathfinders spring into motion, with Lunnette trying to counter the blasphemous teachings of the unholy texts with the word of Korada. They seem only slightly responsive, as she does not know enough of Korada's teachings to counter the heretical teachings they speak.
The rest of the Pathfinders frantically search the shelves, which at first seem covered in all manner of blasphemous unholy texts. Guides to committing suicide and how to persuade or bully others into taking their own life feature prominently in the books. The voices grow louder and louder, blood beginning to pour from the acolyte's eyes. At last, Dekantas spots a thin, unlabeled tome wedged between the pages of a larger book on how to corrupt the teachings of other religions for personal gain. On flipping the unlabeled book open, the pages of the Holy Text of Korada can be seen.
When the book is retrieved, the acolytes fall silent, and stretch out their hands. When they touch the book, their tears turn clear, and they weep with relief before the scene dissolves in a cloud of incense.
As the smoke clears, the Pathfinders find themselves in a meditation room . Several monks perform grotesque contortions and throw glass spheres to one another while reciting the mantra, "bind my soul to Sifkesh". Countless worms carpet the floor and walls.
Laying Spirits to Rest, Part 3: Meditation Room
Spin the Sacred Spheres: DC 33 Sleight of Hand check
Practice Proper Technique: DC 33 Acrobatics check
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She ever the active girl start to try paracticing the proper techique,
A challenging endavour indeed. But the only way to try to reach that potential is trying
And it happened again, as the last time she was doing this sort of exercises in Absalom, she slips, and then the words came to her voice., she remembered the teachings of her mother, the happy faces of her community, and how with enough effort everything can be possible
[ood] She casts Gallant Inspiration on herslef [/ooc]
And then the memory of the whole scenario falling behind her came , it will not happened again. She lands almost losing the balance, but baerly making it.