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==The Third Meme of Four==
 
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With the battle in the deep concluded, Mira hauled the chain and iron wrapped box to the surface and the party laboured to open it revealing another [[Memes of Aspan|Meme of Aspan]].  [[Mira Nephilim]] and [[Obsidian Black]] quickly retired to a private cabin to examine the treasure.  The three boxes in proximity seemed to be delighted at being together, issuing a chorus of beeps.  They seemed, however, to conclude that they were missing one of their set; the chorus of the progression sounded as though it ended prematurely.
  
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Regardless, the pair opened the new acquisition and began to read.  The meme was interesting, to say the least.  The meme was entitled, [[On the Descent from Heaven]].  Like the other two, it described the importance of the preservation of the soul.  It also described the importance of periodically descending from heaven to ''defend [[Otan]]'', though it did not specify from what.
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More curiously the box, perhaps because of the presence of its peers seemed more aware of [[Mira Nephilim]].  It described a world in which there were to be ''many'' builders (Mira's apparent race).  The boxes seems to take on an almost emergency state, reporting that only three builders remained with one missing.  Mira, the water builder was accounted for and present.  The stone builder was apparently in [[Jalinjeri]], near [[Halperion]].  The air builder in the city of [[Trappist]], capitol of the [[Garis Triumvirate]].
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The missing builder, the fire builder was last recorded as having been near the [[Towers of Eriquat]], the seat of the [[Council of Nine]]. [[Mira Nephilim]] quickly concluded that they must find her ''family''.  [[Obsidian Black]] concluded that he would need the fourth meme of this set; the last being the meme, [[On the Ascent from the Nether World]]... suspected to be in the hands of the golden Aydahar or possibly their draconic counterparts.
  
 
==Player Comments==
 
==Player Comments==

Revision as of 20:59, 4 September 2021

Thirtieth Session
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The Dirti Nelli prepares to haul in it's first bounty.
Campaign The Primordial Campaign
Game Date August 31st, 2021
Start Date Evening, Tamiz 11th, 261 IM
Start Location At sea of the coast of Yernar, Araldar
Ending Date Morning, Tamiz 14th, 261 IM
Ending Location Asylzhan Docks, Asylzhan, Free States
Absentees Sophie (Sarani Devalinth)
Next Session Thirty-first Session

The Thirtieth Session started with the party setting sail for the port of Evnika after capturing the dread pirate Bolbatek Yeldos if the presumably now defunct Whale Riders. The crew was in very high spirits after the bounty was captured and the crew was ever ready for high adventure. It was late in the evening and the party decided to sail through the night, and catch the port in the morning to determine whether it was still flying the flags of Araldar.

The Dreams of Panamon

Panamon Cree, with his increasing power and command over his warlock skills, put those skills to use to rally his (and Æski's) followers and encourage their creation of a resistance to fight against the Ælfen occupation of Jagalik. In his dream, he contacted the local leader of his crew, [[[Madiyar Asqar]], who was left behind to organize the establishment of a temple and of course the resistance. Madiyar let Panamon know that he had secured a stable that could serve as a meeting place and that they would soon start converting it into a stable.

No sooner had that dream ended than a terrifying vision entered Panamon's dream field of view... filling it with the face of Æski. Gazing at Panamon with with her terrifying countenance, Panamon noticed that his heart had literally stopped. "What do you want?" asked the goddess.

Terrified of his non-beating heart, all Panamon could reply was "Power."  Panamon's heart beat once.  "What do you want?" asked the goddess a second time.

Unprepared for such a question, Panamon told the goddess that he wanted to rule all of Otan. After this confession, she vanished from his dreams and his heart resumed its beating; at a very rapid pace indeed.

Æski wants to know what you want.

Panamon Cree woke and called his old buddy Saduakas Yermek on the Garis communication device. Saduakas was asleep, but woke up revealing that he was in a tent. He explained that he was still in Jalinjeri and keeping an eye on the progress of the war. He told Panamon that the Tsar Batil Zhurek had lost the final battle for Ortalyk at Karagay. Batil Zhurek's wherabouts are unknown and he is presumed either captured or dead.

Saduakas went on to say that the next line of defense was Rayjok Halperion's business at the borders to Halperion Prefecture. He explained that Rayjok had assembled a force of all kinds of people, Ælfen archers, Grendel warriors, Human cavalry and even Ungir giving support. He also mentioned that many giants had contributed to build and reinforce Halperion's city walls.

The Port of Evnika

The party pulled into the port of Evnika, still flying an Araldar flag at the docks. They found a berth and slipped in to turn in their bounty at the Admiralty Office. Lt. Zhanara Kamshat took charge of the body of Bolbatek Yeldos and issued a note for fifteen thousand pieces of gold, which they split with the crew and among themselves. Despite bounties on the board the party decided to move on to Asylzhan to deliver their cargo.

The Source Down Below

On the way to Asylzhan, Obsidian Black noticed some peeping and beeping emanating from the Memes of Aspan. His expectation was that perhaps this was an indicator that the third and nearly previously acquired meme (from way back at a red dragon's cave in southern Aydahar was nearby.

The journey was halted and Mira Nephilim, Panamon Cree and Athin Alionel all clambered overboard and swam down toward the ancient artifact. It was Athin who first detected a set of three deep sea undead surrounding an heavily chained up chest, chanting "The Source. The Source." The party opened fire on the trio, and sent them to a permanent death, Athin using various projectiles, Panamon, his crackling energy and Mira, her bite, having shape-changed into a tiger shark.

The Dreams of Obsidian

Obsidian Black has the strangest dreams.

The Third Meme of Four

With the battle in the deep concluded, Mira hauled the chain and iron wrapped box to the surface and the party laboured to open it revealing another Meme of Aspan. Mira Nephilim and Obsidian Black quickly retired to a private cabin to examine the treasure. The three boxes in proximity seemed to be delighted at being together, issuing a chorus of beeps. They seemed, however, to conclude that they were missing one of their set; the chorus of the progression sounded as though it ended prematurely.

Regardless, the pair opened the new acquisition and began to read. The meme was interesting, to say the least. The meme was entitled, On the Descent from Heaven. Like the other two, it described the importance of the preservation of the soul. It also described the importance of periodically descending from heaven to defend Otan, though it did not specify from what.

More curiously the box, perhaps because of the presence of its peers seemed more aware of Mira Nephilim. It described a world in which there were to be many builders (Mira's apparent race). The boxes seems to take on an almost emergency state, reporting that only three builders remained with one missing. Mira, the water builder was accounted for and present. The stone builder was apparently in Jalinjeri, near Halperion. The air builder in the city of Trappist, capitol of the Garis Triumvirate.

The missing builder, the fire builder was last recorded as having been near the Towers of Eriquat, the seat of the Council of Nine. Mira Nephilim quickly concluded that they must find her family. Obsidian Black concluded that he would need the fourth meme of this set; the last being the meme, On the Ascent from the Nether World... suspected to be in the hands of the golden Aydahar or possibly their draconic counterparts.

Player Comments

As always, despite my eidetic memory, I sometimes miss a thing, usually due to laziness. Mention it down here if you think it important.