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Mailhain touches several glyphs on the arch and it springs to life. The arch fills with blue-white bubbles. He turns to you and says

"The blue area is a safe zone. Nothing will harm you while you are in it. Likewise, you can do no harm to others while you are there. There are to buttons, one red, one green the green button is at the end of the hallway. The red button will be on the southern wall. If at anytime you wish to end the test press the red button. Just step though the gate."

MAP

Mailhain touches several glyphs on the arch and it springs to life. The arch fills with blue-white bubbles. He turns to you and says

"The blue area is a safe zone. Nothing will harm you while you are in it. Likewise, you can do no harm to others while you are there. There are to buttons, one red, one green the green button is at the end of the hallway. The red button will be on the southern wall. If at anytime you wish to end the test press the red button. Just step though the gate."

MAP

Ruka wakes those sleeping and and interrupts those who are not.She askes you down to breakfast. When you assemble Ruka takes your orders and the food quickly appears. As you finish Mailhain comes downstairs And says

"Good morning to you all. I have found the Professor. But I am unable to contact him. Before I open a gate to him I need to give you a test. It's tradition. If you will follow me."

He leads you to a set of stairs going down. At the bottom is a room with an assortment of adventurers gear placed on the walls. And in the middle of the room is a large arch made of some kind of metal and covered in arcane symbols

Before you go I can tell you this you will not die while taking the test. You can be hurt but you will not die. If you are ready to take the test I will open the portal"

"You might like to read up on the Heart of the Mountain. As for the spellbooks, I have sold those of my fallen enemies, and my own are private, I'm sure you understand. Maybe after I get to know you a bit more. As I said the card catalog is in the middle from there you can find what ever you are looking for. If I have it that is. If you will excuse me, I will begin the Discern Location spell."

After saying that he disappears with only a soft "poof" sound.

"Yes and I am one of them. Although "broken" is not a term I would use"

Yes, Ruka see to it that these fellows get a room, perhaps a bath if they want. They will be my guests. I will be in the library for the night. He turns his attention to the table "You are my guests everything's on the house, just ask."

"Ruka" Mailhain waits for the young women to return to the table.

"Yes, Ruka see to it that these fellows get a room, perhaps a bath if they want. They will be my guests. I will be in the library for the night. It seems the Professor has lost his way."

Turning his attention back to the table "If you will excuse me I shall try to find my friend. You are my guests everything's on the house. Ohh...Before I forget the nights entertainment is on me as well."

With that he draws this sword and lays it on the table. It immediately beings singing. Then he disappears with a soft "poof" sound.

Perform: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

"Ruka." Mailhain waits for the young women to return to the table.

"So the first plan is to find an elven scholar who calls himself the Professor. He should know the exact location of the Heart of the Mountain, as well as being a valuable recruit. He is very knowledgeable but not very wise, and probably gotten himself in trouble. I shall divine his position and gate you as close to him as I can.

This might take a while so if you would like I can arrange for some rooms. Or you can just wait till I'm done your choice."

"So the first plan is to find an elven scholar who calls himself the Professor. He should know the exact location of the Magus Eye, as well as being a valuable recruit. He is very knowledgeable but not very wise, and probably gotten himself in trouble. I shall divine his position and gate you as close to him as I can.

This might take a while so if you would like I can arrange for some rooms. Or you can just wait till I'm done your choice."

"The first thing you need to do is decide where you would like to build a city. This will be your base of operations, as well as a center for your power. Would you like it in the mountains, in a valley, maybe underground, even a cloud could be place for your city. Well maybe not a cloud, but a city in the clouds. The choice is yours"

"With the use of teleportation circles and gates you can trade with distant places"

"Ahh yes. The most difficult yet most rewarding choice. A sky citadel would be able to move where it is needed, or wanted. We will need to retrieve a Magus Eye to pull that one off. Then we will simply sheer of a mountain top and build your city on the smooth side. But before you can do that we need to recruit a few people. If all your questions are answered I know what your first task will be."

"First you must choose a location For such a city. In the mountains, in a valley, perhaps underground. Even a floating city could be possible. Underwater, you get the idea."

"You will be rulers and lead armies. But that time is far from now. The first thing you need to do is decide where you would like to build such a city. In the mountains, in a valley, maybe underground, even a cloud could be place for your city. Well maybe not a cloud, but a city in the clouds. The choice is yours"

"No no. An entire city will be needed to house the multitudes with souls, not just one tavern. As for recognizing a souled individual, I will provide a way."

"First, I will guide you on creating a spacial city. It will start small but over time it will increase in size. This city will house the multitudes of "souled people", as well as being your base of operations. As you increase in power you will enjoy the benefits of your fame, and I am sure, your fortune."

"Yes I must leave but I will not leave until you are ready. As for those without souls they must remain and sever there function. They are like animals, very complex animals, but animals just the same. If you wish to save them it is as if you were saving a pet. It will live and eventually die. And without them the Prison would not work. Those that slumber would rise. So saving all of them is not a good idea.

Mailhain Looks at Anaca. "I care because, I could not live with myself knowing that your souls will be trapped inside this prison for all eternity, while I know of an escape. You could just forget about this and go back to your life. But your eternal soul will never reach its resting place. This I cannot do. I would see you free, as I will be soon."

Mailhain looks at Valonia. "I assure you, the treasures you will find along the way will be vast."

Mailhain looks at Tyrnvald and says "The people in question are like you. The ones who have souls. Like Ruka.And you will not be defending this place. You will be defending a place of your own design."

"I assure you I do not pull legs. As for what can be done I shall attempt to explain."

"I must leave this place for a time and when I do the sanctuaries I have created will cave in upon themselves. This cannot be prevented. And I fear when this occurs things will change, for the worse. As a condition of my abilities I cannot free anyone from the prison. What I can do is guide you though the worlds so you can free yourselves. My hope is that you will take some of these people with you when you do."

Yes as a matter of fact. I must leave this place for a time. But I have unfinished business here. Preform the deeds put before you and not only will you be freed from this prison, but you will be near to godhood.

And Narvolo if you do as I ask you will be nearly immortal.

"Proof I can provide, but only with time. As to why I called you here. I must leave the place for a time. But I have unfinished business here. People like yourself who could not come to my call. People who need help."

"For those of you with less philanthropic motives there are rewards to be given. One of which is an escape from this prison. Another is to become like me."

"My name is Mailhain Starfall." He paused for a moment and tilted his head as if listening to something. Then he continued "You are and have always been in a prison. It exists outside of your perception but I assure you it is there. There are entities that make even the gods tremble, and this prison was designed to hold them. Not by force, but by trickery.

As for what I am. I once was a mortal like you. An elven conjurer but my time here changed that. Now, I am a quasi-deity. More god than man. A path I hope you will walk someday"

"Well. In a way yes I called you here. More appropriately I called your souls. Forgive my rudeness. My name is Mailhain Starfall."

He paused for a moment and tilted his head as if listening to something. Then he continued "You are and have always been in a prison. It exists outside of your perception but I assure you it is there. There are entities that make even the gods tremble, and this prison was designed to hold them. Not by force, but by trickery."

"As to why you are here, these worlds needed to be populated. While most of the people were followers of these beings there was no way to predict what the children of these followers would do. You are those children. Or moe appopriately the great great great grandchildren. Not all the people in this world are real. Most are just constructs. But you are real, and as real people you have souls. I used powerful magics to call you here."

"Nothing for me thank you."

This appears to be a large feast hall lined with trophies. Animal heads, strange weapons, and armor are but a few of the decorations. The people themselves add to the unusual decor. A centaur and satyr are discussing the virtues of nymphs. An angel and a devil play a game of chess. A even stranger creatures carry on strange discussions., but all hush as a lone figure descends down the stairs. He appears to be elven dressed in a white robe with many Ioun stones circling his head. He moves toward your table and sits without saying a word. "Welcome, I'm sure you have many questions. Now is the time to ask them."

This appears to be a large feast hall lined with trophies. Animal heads, strange weapons, and armor are but a few of the decorations. The people themselves add to the unusual decor. A centaur and satyr are discussing the virtues of nymphs. An angel and a devil play a game of chess. A even stranger creatures carry on strange discussions., but all hush as a lone figure descends down the stairs. He appears to be elven dressed in a white robe with many Ioun stones circling his head. He moves toward your table and sits without saying a word. "Welcome, I'm sure you have many questions. Now is the time to ask them."