Fortieth Session

Fortieth Session

Portrait of Asil.

Campaign	The Primordial Campaign
Game Date	January 5th, 2022
Start Date	Evening, Tamiz 26th, 261 IM
Start Location	Trappist Citadel, Trappist
Ending Location	Halperion Citadel, Halperion
Prev Session	Thirty-ninth Session
Next Session	Forty-first Session

The Fortieth Session began with the party in an elevator, which was supposed to elevate them out of the lower level of the Trappist Citadel. It, unfortunately, failed to elevate once it reached halfway up its 100 ft. ascent. The elevator stopped and Mira wedged open the doors, revealing a stone wall. Trapped.

Obsidian, disintegrated part of the wall making ample space for the party to climb into. Upon moving into the space the elevator went down. The party went up, flying, levitating, and climbing until they reached the top of the shaft, Panamon cleverly obstructing the mechanism that lifted the elevator. When the doors at the top were wedged open, there was no one outside to greet them and the party made their way back to the rebel base.

Rebel Yell

When they got back to the base, the rebels were delighted to hear that they had secured the meme and made it out safely. They seemed distracted, with lowered ears and tucked-in tails. They took in the story about the Franken-Garis in the complex and speculated on whether they would be able to do future reconnaissance. Meanwhile, they informed Obsidian that he had a guest.

Envoy to Obsidian

Obsidian climbed the stairs in the rebel home to find a woman waiting in a room for him. She was, in his estimation the most beautiful woman possible. He could also tell that her body was coursing with draconic blood. The conversation was short. She explained that she was Asil, Aide-de-camp to the Eldest of the Aydahar, leader of the Aydahar Confederaation, Kurban Adiljan.

He explained that her master, the Eldest, wished to possess the three Memes that Obsidian currently held (he held 4, but he assumed that he knew which 3 of the 4). She said that she would give him some time to consider her request and his answer. He was very much charmed by her and felt that he would have a difficult time denying her request.

Franken-Garis

The party explained that there was a new problem with the Garis war effort. Namely, a new soldier was being developed in the citadel's basement. It appeared to be some kind of altered version of an Ustemdik Garis that was super-sized. While no one had tested the theory, they looked especially nasty and there might be some way for their continued production to further the Garis war effort.

The rebels learned that their cover, the remaining security badge (Rafael's was likely being sought after and safely in the pocket dimension), had been compromised and the rebel employee had been fired along with all the cleaning crew. The rebels continued to look into the matter and discovered that the research was not only local but had been distributed to several bases at the various Ustemdik Region cities.

Resolutions

The party resolved to return to the Dirti Nelli, stow the new meme, and instruct Captain Bubbles to sail as far inland as possible to return the memes to Panamon's future city of Aspanjalisi. First, they would need Captain Bubbles to bring the Dirti Nelli round to coast off Trappist where they would swim, float, or fly out to meet her.

Meanwhile, the party was confronted by Asil, who demanded Obsidian's answer. The party was all charmed by Asil's grace and beauty and no one felt compelled in the slightest to oppose her wishes... which were to acquire the specific Memes of Aspan. Obsidian said that he would meet her in Halperion in one week. Halperion was 8 days away.

Party Shenanigans

Meanwhile, the party had a few days to work on their personal skills. Obsidian practiced with his newly acquired pistol, which he exchanged two Garis rifles for. Mira learned more about the new meme, tried communication with the other builders, and discovered a great deal more about the construction of airships. She also found a reference to the birthplace of all builders... the place in her dream of death.

Panamon went into various dream-states to learn that something was afoot with the Ælfes in the port of Jagalik. They reported that the warships in the harbor had left and the troops had abandoned their patrols and were concentrated near the docks. He learned that Sadaukas and Erbol were digging a pit for the foundation of a new temple of Æski. Panamon also contacted Zhannur Timurlan who was much disgraced but seemed to be taking his losses in stride, confident in victory in the upcoming elections.

Lastly, Rayjok, in his official capacity as the Earth Minister of Halperion Prefecture, penned a missive to the Inspector General of the Garis Triumvirate and leader of the Akimsilik Region, Aizat Kamalbek. His missive read as follows:

"Blah blah blah... blah. Blah blah blah."

Party Politics

Meanwhile, the rebels explained (as Mira's charmed birds investigated) the political situation unfolding in Trappist.

1. The Ustemdik despite their crushing losses on the battlefield, wished to continue the war.
2. The Beybitsilik continue to be opposed to further aggression but are determined to hold any currently held territory.
3. The Akimsilik are discouraged by the losses so far and though they are committed to continuing the war, they will hold an election if the support for Zhannur Timurlan has dropped to the point where he is replaced.
4. The Akimsilik are behind most of the Garis advances in technology.
5. The Akimsilik hold the balance of power in the decision to continue the war, if they vote to continue, then the war will continue.
6. The Beybitsilik will never surrender occupied territory unless the council is to vote unanimously in favor of such an action. This has never happened in Garis history.
7. The Garis military still possesses Otan's strongest naval force and only air force.
8. An election will be held if a) Timurlan is replaced or b) the tide of public opinion sways wildly.

Halperion Keep

When the party arrived at the Dirti Nelli, they wasted no time in teleporting to Erbol's Place in Halperion. They made for the keep to fine Asil was waiting for them, and half the keep was waiting on her, hand and foot. Obsidian went in to meet her, struggling to rise above her charms and determined to make any decisions he might make on his own without her influence. With all his resistance brought to bear, he found himself up to the task of saying 'No'.

Asil explained that she would like to combine the four related Memes to conduct an experiment and see what could be done about the Garis occupation of her country. She said that she believed the memes might give them an advantage over the Garis. She asked Obsidian to bring his memes to the capital of the Aydahar Confederation, Kasinasi, to examine the properties of the four combined boxes. Fully able and prepared to say 'No', Obsidian said, "Yes."

An excited Asil jumped up in glee and kissed Obsidian on the cheek. Obsidian's encounter with draconic blood this close and charged to this heightened strength noticeably lifted his fortitude. He felt he had more power as well, but conducted no tests. He was, of his own volition resolved to take his Memes to Kazinasi.

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