*** Ayako's Epilogue*** Ayako did indeed stay within Korsova to aid Sebastion in lessons of Diplomacy and subtle intimidation. Although Sebastion lacked thew ability to drop ichor from his face, he was tutored in innuendo and implication. Ayako for her part began to pick up skills in reading moods and gestures so she could incorporate them into her lessons. After a time, Ayako bid farewell to her companions, at least for a time, and took her leave to travel to the Cinderlands. The Maidens of the Moon and their ways stirred something within her and she took up residence with them at the Temple of the Moon, eventually shedding her old faith and finding new inspiration with Desna, Song of the Spheres. **Mushu's Epilogue** Faithful Mushu stayed by Ayako's side while she remained in Korsova but knew that he had a gran destiny awaiting him. With a generous donation from Ayako, Mushu was enchanted to understand and even speak a number of languages, even though it seemed he was still just oinking. With these tools to aid him, he became a leader of livestock and the House Drakes, eventually establishing himself as a figure of power in Old Korsova under the guise of 'Pig King'. People who visited never focused on the simple pig hidden amongst those that wandered about, instead speaking to a human mouthpiece. The one thing that was most notable about Old Korsova when The Pig King appeared was that Blood Pig was never played again.
Ayako makes sure to coach Sebastion on proper etiquette during the coronation, or at least be able to fake it well enough. The finer points of appearing polite even when you don't want to will come later. I am sure you will fine, Sebastion. You have a good ethical center and some budding skills with detecting the problems that will come with your position. I am also sure you will not fall prey to any curse and go mad with power. Ayako manages to attend the coronation with a minimum of twitching, while Mushu joins Fluffy in dozing when the voices go on and on, his nose making a little whine every so often.
Ayako has decided to dress up for the coronation ceremony. Rather than the armor and robes she had always worn since the night they struck against Lamm, she was wearing a custom designed kimono in Tien-Xa style and her hair was coiffed perfectly. Mushu was squeaky clean as well with some fancy pig blankets and headdress adorning his piggy head. Ayako had convinced him that being the secret ruler of the city was not yet the time, and to focus on bettering the lives of the animals and House Drakes of the city. Even now, he was thinking up plans to build a home in old Korsova and bring an end to Blood Pig once and for all. You look quite dashing, Sebastion. We'll have to give you a crash course and sniffing out all the lies other nobles will tell you and make sure you will be properly kingly.
Ayako is battered by the flailing light and chains and her teeth rattle as the noise send her reeling. She vaguely sees Sebastion leap into the air and impale the Everdawn pool with his holy blade, causing it to explode and vanish. Ayako pants, recovering her breath as her eyes dart around looking for more threaTS.
Ayako dips down to the floor and casts Blessing of Fervor on everyone 15 rounds
So Sebastion has his extra attack if he wishes
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