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All gathered on the stone slab after Fix realized the runes implied that was the only safe spot for Shaji’s return. He inserted the rod and turned. The group watched as walls materialized around them. Once it was solid, they came out of this basement room and into the library. As they came out of the library they met Orrerer Cashano, his assistant, and Minoverin.

Minoverin took Fix and Forsythe to the council hall to meet with Belesnar while Evangeline and Kadath stayed in the library to do some research. In their research, Evangeline found books on races and cultures of the 1st and 2nd age learning that the modern view of mutations was inaccurate. Kadath studies on Velsharoon and the Raven Queen learning she conquered him in the shadowfell and took her own place of godhood escorting the dead to their eternal destination.

In the council hall, Fix shared only broad actions taken to bring back the city and they spoke briefly on how the city was pushed into the Astral plane so long ago. When asked, Fix firmly stated that returning Shaji to the time they had left could have caused more damage than bringing them back to the current time. Once some further conversation was finished, Fix returned to the library while Forsythe found the thieves’ guild.

In the library, Fix was approached by Elminar, the grandson of Belesnar. He informs Fix of his exploits in Philolio with two friends and how they started the organization. Though two prominent families (Danzka and Trodu), the three of them caused enough chaos to possibly be the catalyst for the city’s destruction. He joins the Jagged Dream through the blood ritual and parts ways.

That evening, while Forsythe continues to converse with Grayson, the leader of the thieves’ guild, the other three commune with their gods.

Evangeline learns that the gods have already begun integrating themselves back into the 9th age, but was left unclear about the direction of the Order of Truth. She asked for clarification and was assured that the truth should be her focus regardless of the gods that were served by the members of the order.

Kadath learns that the Raven Queen believes them to be ready to face the challenge of Velsharoon. She also shares that the gods are happy about Shaji’s return, but are nervous about the interference of Velsharoon again. Curiously, Kadath asks about her name and learns that it is struck from records as part of her ascension and if known, should never be shared.

Fix, truly for the first time, communes with Gond and learns that he was chosen by the god himself. He shares that Velsharoon is angry that his plans have been thwarted multiple times. When asked about the masterpiece of the shields, Gond shares that Velsharoon has his hands in many things and has great influence.

The next morning, they teleport to the Orgorek and head toward the Ausren Woods. However, their journey was interrupted by the gods once more. In a blink of an eye, they find themselves standing in a familiar arena with the gods spectating.

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Episode 106