126: Assembly

The evening of Ulanra 24th, 20 AS
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In the palatial seat of Saspien, the Prophet-Queen Isabella Rose Il'spana played host to some of the most powerful and accomplished individuals in the worlds: Diana Ruiz, exarch of Kalinda and leader of the growing Cultu Solis; Tyvis Waylan, lord of the archdruids and his companion Curck, the second in his budding circle; Shard (Eilessa), survivor of a dead world and fragment of an alien goddess, driven to prevent another apocalypse; Renato Ruiz, master assassin of the Gilda and Darklord of the Vale; Narra Taelari, the emperor's free-willed mannequin and cult icon worshiped by many as the Angel of Hope; Kaylan Gloriandel, prophet of Kalinda and general of the Resistance's liberated forces; and Thamior Serenor, exiled prince and fearsome swordmage, whose struggle against the dark in himself mirrors the plight of all Creation, for the Ythlords are hidden deep within the power centers of Creation, manipulating events to ensure the coming of the Devourer.

Despite tensions cause by Cinell, which exacerbated underlying trust issues between most attendants, the first night of talks was ultimately a success, and much information was passed and discoveries made. Though the party's first target was not officially set, many agreed to aid the archdruids in recovering another piece of the Raiment, both freeing Saspien from a dangerous aberration and testing their skills against a formidable Yth.

Gained Resources: each others' company
Expended Resources: your peace of mind

Returning NPCs: Cinell (inhabiting a permanent clone of Isabella), Astraea, Curck (now an Archdruid), Minka, and Lavender

Plot Developments

• The party has outlined their enemies (see forum), and many of their agendas and motivations overlap in dealing with these threats. Sometimes these motives stand opposed to one another, but the need for further cooperation is undeniable. The fellowship is Creation's best hope at defeating the Ythlords.
• The general understanding is that the fate of the worlds hinges on how best to use the Har'venoth, whether to fight back, hide, or follow the Gloriandel Contingency. Of course, that requires gathering the nine gems, vessels, and helms and reassembling the Crystal of Erdu, pitting a group of relative newcomers against the likes of well-established demon lords, a precognitive emperor-psion, the ruling council of Heaven, an army of ancient dragons, a mutant queen from one million years in the future, and literally everything in between. (see forum)
• With Shard's added information and exploration of the Ethereal (presumably done off camera), Narra was also able to reconstruct the approximate story of the Hearts, or Har'venoth, despite some nonlinear complications. (see post 'Story of the Hearts')
• Isabella has proven capable of creating flesh-and-blood bodies for the Har'venoth to inhabit, giving them unlimited range and also masking their signature from other Hearts, maybe even other Heartseekers. 

Next Session: Tyvis, Renato, Isabella, Shard, Narra, and Thamior brave the putrid Calalas Estates to recover the ancient Hood of the Farseer, and end the corruption festering in the hills of Saspien. Diana and Kaylan are confronted by an unexpected visitor and faced with a no-less perilous task.