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Chapter I - Act II: Games of Chance

Sooth Deck: The Enticing Jewel

Effects: Effective level of all Invisible magic is raised by 1, or Sorcery cost reduced by 1

Divination: "When the Enticing Jewel is turned, everything focuses upon it. Most of the time, this is one of the most positive cards that can be revealed. It indicates success in one’s endeavor. It suggests beauty and wealth. At the very least, even if not actual success, the Enticing Jewel is the potential for success, which in itself can be encouraging (because sometimes there is no possibility for success). Still, the card has a darker side, because it also suggests greed and a love of wealth, and the dangers of such things."

The entity twisted, focusing its now undivided attention on Shuistliel.

"Name-thief?"

It hissed, the words sibilant and soothing despite the obvious anger behind them. 

"Is that why it was so easy to claim my nest?"

There was only so much room in said nest, and so the thing was already upon him. There were no slashing claws, no snapping teeth.  Its form was still humanoid, only with that massive mantle of feathers now billowing out behind it. They filled Shuistliel's vision, spreading further and further out, until all he could see was the gentle gray of that expanse. In the center, the humanoid thing stood. He could see no face in its clouded features, but she could swear it was smiling. Then it was filling his mind, his thoughts. He strove to push it out, to pull up his defenses.  He was too slow, and the world was too soft, too warm. His thoughts were fuzzy, tranquil, all was at peace with the world. All he needed to do was close his eyes, and the warm embrace would be total. 

From where they stood gathered below, the others only saw the thing turn and look at Shuistlel. No mantle of power surrounded it save what they had already seen it summon into itself. Yet they all saw it when Shuistliel collapsed in a heap and disappeared from view within the nest. Aldrion had little doubt of what had just occurred. The form above them was similar in shape to the Lacuna, but it wasn't one of those great beings. A student of magic, he recognized the thing as a creature of the Blue Sun, an intangible entity of thoughts and dreams. Something born of nothingness, of spirit and soul. Such a Dream Spirit could only have launched a psychic attack then, or a slumbering spell, some defense it had spun from void when they had threatened it. Yet it did not disappear from view as well, did not descend upon their helpless companion.  Instead it turned its attention back to the trio of them, the threatening bluster of their fourth now dealt with. 

Molded by their own Sorceries, Xanah's words were ranging out clear even as the Vance fell. 

"My fellow penitents would hear your wisdom, Lord of the Citadel. Do you know of who might have stolen the name of the one who you have now surpassed? We would shower you with the comforts and honors to which you are entitled, if you were to grace us with your eruditeness.""My colleague here is eager to receive your confession, name thief. And you've an audience here to bear witness. What you did--the pain and corruption you must feel--you should be begging us for the sweet release of death, so you'll get a slow and humiliating execution instead."

The husk of what had come before regarded them in that space, in that pause of breath, considering the honeyed words. The threat removed, it appeared more than content to parlay once more.

"The old Lord fled home when all was taken from them, fled to the safety of their Citadel. Their guard was down, their mind weak. Now I am the Lord of the Citadel, fit for the Court of Nous."

Threads

• Go talk to the Unkindness
  • Talk with Magister Kuros about flight
    • Accept the Magister's bargain
  • Learn more about names from Magister Lui
  • Discover what has invaded the Nest
• Retrieve five Cordovin Stones from the Ruined Expanses Bleed

Chapter I - Act II: Games of Chance

Sooth Deck: The Enticing Jewel

Effects: Effective level of all Invisible magic is raised by 1, or Sorcery cost reduced by 1

Divination: "When the Enticing Jewel is turned, everything focuses upon it. Most of the time, this is one of the most positive cards that can be revealed. It indicates success in one’s endeavor. It suggests beauty and wealth. At the very least, even if not actual success, the Enticing Jewel is the potential for success, which in itself can be encouraging (because sometimes there is no possibility for success). Still, the card has a darker side, because it also suggests greed and a love of wealth, and the dangers of such things."

The entity twisted, focusing its now undivided attention on Shuistliel.

"Name-thief?"

It hissed, the words sibilant and soothing despite the obvious anger behind them. 

"Is that why it was so easy to claim my nest?"

There was only so much room in said nest, and so the thing was already upon him. There were no slashing claws, no snapping teeth.  Its form was still humanoid, only with that massive mantle of feathers now billowing out behind it. They filled Shuistliel's vision, spreading further and further out, until all he could see was the gentle gray of that expanse. In the center, the humanoid thing stood. He could see no face in its clouded features, but she could swear it was smiling. Then it was filling his mind, his thoughts. He strove to push it out, to pull up his defenses.  He was too slow, and the world was too soft, too warm. His thoughts were fuzzy, tranquil, all was at peace with the world. All he needed to do was close his eyes, and the warm embrace would be total. 

From where they stood gathered below, the others only saw the thing turn and look at Shuistlel. No mantle of power surrounded it save what they had already seen it summon into itself. Yet they all saw it when Shuistliel collapsed in a heap and disappeared from view within the nest. Aldrion had little doubt of what had just occurred. The form above them was similar in shape to the Lacuna, but it wasn't one of those great beings. A student of magic, he recognized the thing as a creature of the Blue Sun, an intangible entity of thoughts and dreams. Something born of nothingness, of spirit and soul. Such a Dream Spirit could only have launched a psychic attack then, or a slumbering spell, some defense it had spun from void when they had threatened it. Yet it did not disappear from view as well, did not descend upon their helpless companion.  Instead it turned its attention back to the trio of them, the threatening bluster of their fourth now dealt with. 

Molded by their own Sorceries, Xanah's words were ranging out clear even as the Vance fell. 

"My fellow penitents would hear your wisdom, Lord of the Citadel. Do you know of who might have stolen the name of the one who you have now surpassed? We would shower you with the comforts and honors to which you are entitled, if you were to grace us with your eruditeness.""My colleague here is eager to receive your confession, name thief. And you've an audience here to bear witness. What you did--the pain and corruption you must feel--you should be begging us for the sweet release of death, so you'll get a slow and humiliating execution instead."

The husk of what had come before regarded them in that space, in that pause of breath, considering the honeyed words. The threat removed, it appeared more than content to parlay once more.

"The old Lord fled home when all was taken from them, fled to the safety of their Citadel. Their guard was down, their mind weak. Now I am the Lord of the Citadel, fit for the Court of Nous."

Threads

• Go talk to the Unkindness
  • Talk with Magister Kuros about flight
    • Accept the Magister's bargain
  • Learn more about names from Magister Lui
  • Discover what has invaded the Nest
• Retrieve five Cordovin Stones from the Ruined Expanses Bleed

Chapter I - Act II: Games of Chance

Sooth Deck: The Enticing Jewel

Effects: Effective level of all Invisible magic is raised by 1, or Sorcery cost reduced by 1

Divination: "When the Enticing Jewel is turned, everything focuses upon it. Most of the time, this is one of the most positive cards that can be revealed. It indicates success in one’s endeavor. It suggests beauty and wealth. At the very least, even if not actual success, the Enticing Jewel is the potential for success, which in itself can be encouraging (because sometimes there is no possibility for success). Still, the card has a darker side, because it also suggests greed and a love of wealth, and the dangers of such things."

The entity twisted, focusing its now undivided attention on Shuistliel.

"Name-thief?"

It hissed, the words sibilant and soothing despite the obvious anger behind them. 

"Is that why it was so easy to claim my nest?"

There was only so much room in said nest, and so the thing was already upon him. There were no slashing claws, no snapping teeth.  Its form was still humanoid, only with that massive mantle of feathers now billowing out behind it. They filled Shuistliel's vision, spreading further and further out, until all he could see was the gentle gray of that expanse. In the center, the humanoid thing stood. He could see no face in its clouded features, but she could swear it was smiling. Then it was filling his mind, his thoughts. He strove to push it out, to pull up his defenses.  He was too slow, and the world was too soft, too warm. His thoughts were fuzzy, tranquil, all was at peace with the world. All he needed to do was close his eyes, and the warm embrace would be total. 

From where they stood gathered below, the others only saw the thing turn and look at Shuistlel. No mantle of power surrounded it save what they had already seen it summon into itself. Yet they all saw it when Shuistliel collapsed in a heap and disappeared from view within the nest. Aldrion had little doubt of what had just occurred. The form above them was similar in shape to the Lacuna, but it wasn't one of those great beings. A student of magic, she recognized the thing as a creature of the Blue Sun, an intangible entity of thoughts and dreams. Something born of nothingness, of spirit and soul. Such a Dream Spirit could only have launched a psychic attack then, or a slumbering spell, some defense it had spun from void when they had threatened it. Yet it did not disappear from view as well, did not descend upon their helpless companion.  Instead it turned its attention back to the trio of them, the threatening bluster of their fourth now dealt with. 

Molded by their own Sorceries, Xanah's words were ranging out clear even as the Vance fell. 

"My fellow penitents would hear your wisdom, Lord of the Citadel. Do you know of who might have stolen the name of the one who you have now surpassed? We would shower you with the comforts and honors to which you are entitled, if you were to grace us with your eruditeness.""My colleague here is eager to receive your confession, name thief. And you've an audience here to bear witness. What you did--the pain and corruption you must feel--you should be begging us for the sweet release of death, so you'll get a slow and humiliating execution instead."

The husk of what had come before regarded them in that space, in that pause of breath, considering the honeyed words. The threat removed, it appeared more than content to parlay once more.

"The old Lord fled home when all was taken from them, fled to the safety of their Citadel. Their guard was down, their mind weak. Now I am the Lord of the Citadel, fit for the Court of Nous."

Threads

• Go talk to the Unkindness
  • Talk with Magister Kuros about flight
    • Accept the Magister's bargain
  • Learn more about names from Magister Lui
  • Discover what has invaded the Nest
• Retrieve five Cordovin Stones from the Ruined Expanses Bleed

Chapter I - Act II: Games of Chance

Sooth Deck: The Enticing Jewel

Effects: Effective level of all Invisible magic is raised by 1, or Sorcery cost reduced by 1

Divination: "When the Enticing Jewel is turned, everything focuses upon it. Most of the time, this is one of the most positive cards that can be revealed. It indicates success in one’s endeavor. It suggests beauty and wealth. At the very least, even if not actual success, the Enticing Jewel is the potential for success, which in itself can be encouraging (because sometimes there is no possibility for success). Still, the card has a darker side, because it also suggests greed and a love of wealth, and the dangers of such things."

The entity twisted, focusing its now undivided attention on Shuistliel.

"Name-thief?"

It hissed, the words sibilant and soothing despite the obvious anger behind them. 

"Is that why it was so easy to claim my nest?"

There was only so much room in said nest, and so the thing was already upon her.  There were no slashing claws, no snapping teeth.  Its form was still humanoid, only with that massive mantle of feathers now billowing out behind it. They filled Shuistliel's vision, spreading further and further out, until all he could see was the gentle gray of that expanse. In the center, the humanoid thing stood. He could see no face in its clouded features, but she could swear it was smiling. Then it was filling his mind, his thoughts. He strove to push it out, to pull up his defenses.  He was too slow, and the world was too soft, too warm. His thoughts were fuzzy, tranquil, all was at peace with the world. All he needed to do was close his eyes, and the warm embrace would be total. 

From where they stood gathered below, the others only saw the thing turn and look at Shuistlel. No mantle of power surrounded it save what they had already seen it summon into itself. Yet they all saw it when Shuistliel collapsed in a heap and disappeared from view within the nest. Aldrion had little doubt of what had just occurred. The form above them was similar in shape to the Lacuna, but it wasn't one of those great beings. A student of magic, she recognized the thing as a creature of the Blue Sun, an intangible entity of thoughts and dreams. Something born of nothingness, of spirit and soul. Such a Dream Spirit could only have launched a psychic attack then, or a slumbering spell, some defense it had spun from void when they had threatened it. Yet it did not disappear from view as well, did not descend upon their helpless companion.  Instead it turned its attention back to the trio of them, the threatening bluster of their fourth now dealt with. 

Molded by their own Sorceries, Xanah's words were ranging out clear even as the Vance fell. 

"My fellow penitents would hear your wisdom, Lord of the Citadel. Do you know of who might have stolen the name of the one who you have now surpassed? We would shower you with the comforts and honors to which you are entitled, if you were to grace us with your eruditeness.""My colleague here is eager to receive your confession, name thief. And you've an audience here to bear witness. What you did--the pain and corruption you must feel--you should be begging us for the sweet release of death, so you'll get a slow and humiliating execution instead."

The husk of what had come before regarded them in that space, in that pause of breath, considering the honeyed words. The threat removed, it appeared more than content to parlay once more.

"The old Lord fled home when all was taken from them, fled to the safety of their Citadel. Their guard was down, their mind weak. Now I am the Lord of the Citadel, fit for the Court of Nous."

Threads

• Go talk to the Unkindness
  • Talk with Magister Kuros about flight
    • Accept the Magister's bargain
  • Learn more about names from Magister Lui
  • Discover what has invaded the Nest
• Retrieve five Cordovin Stones from the Ruined Expanses Bleed

Chapter I - Act II: Games of Chance

Sooth Deck: The Enticing Jewel

Effects: Effective level of all Invisible magic is raised by 1, or Sorcery cost reduced by 1

Divination: "When the Enticing Jewel is turned, everything focuses upon it. Most of the time, this is one of the most positive cards that can be revealed. It indicates success in one’s endeavor. It suggests beauty and wealth. At the very least, even if not actual success, the Enticing Jewel is the potential for success, which in itself can be encouraging (because sometimes there is no possibility for success). Still, the card has a darker side, because it also suggests greed and a love of wealth, and the dangers of such things."

The entity twisted, focusing its now undivided attention on Shuistliel.

"Name-thief?"

It hissed, the words sibilant and soothing despite the obvious anger behind them. 

"Is that why it was so easy to claim my nest?"

There was only so much room in said nest, and so the thing was already upon her.  There were no slashing claws, no snapping teeth.  Its form was still humanoid, only with that massive mantle of feathers now billowing out behind it. They filled Shuistliel's vision, spreading further and further out, until all she could see was the gentle gray of that expanse. In the center, the humanoid thing stood. She could see no face in its clouded features, but she could swear it was smiling. Then it was filling her mind, her thoughts. She strove to push it out, to pull up her defenses.  She was too slow, and the world was too soft, too warm. Her thoughts were fuzzy, tranquil, all was at peace with the world. All she needed to do was close her eyes, and the warm embrace would be total. 

From where they stood gathered below, the others only saw the thing turn and look at Shuistlel. No mantle of power surrounded it save what they had already seen it summon into itself. Yet they all saw it when Shuistliel collapsed in a heap and disappeared from view within the nest. Aldrion had little doubt of what had just occurred. The form above them was similar in shape to the Lacuna, but it wasn't one of those great beings. A student of magic, she recognized the thing as a creature of the Blue Sun, an intangible entity of thoughts and dreams. Something born of nothingness, of spirit and soul. Such a Dream Spirit could only have launched a psychic attack then, or a slumbering spell, some defense it had spun from void when they had threatened it. Yet it did not disappear from view as well, did not descend upon their helpless companion.  Instead it turned its attention back to the trio of them, the threatening bluster of their fourth now dealt with. 

Molded by their own Sorceries, Xanah's words were ranging out clear even as the Vance fell. 

"My fellow penitents would hear your wisdom, Lord of the Citadel. Do you know of who might have stolen the name of the one who you have now surpassed? We would shower you with the comforts and honors to which you are entitled, if you were to grace us with your eruditeness.""My colleague here is eager to receive your confession, name thief. And you've an audience here to bear witness. What you did--the pain and corruption you must feel--you should be begging us for the sweet release of death, so you'll get a slow and humiliating execution instead."

The husk of what had come before regarded them in that space, in that pause of breath, considering the honeyed words. The threat removed, it appeared more than content to parlay once more.

"The old Lord fled home when all was taken from them, fled to the safety of their Citadel. Their guard was down, their mind weak. Now I am the Lord of the Citadel, fit for the Court of Nous."

Threads

• Go talk to the Unkindness
  • Talk with Magister Kuros about flight
    • Accept the Magister's bargain
  • Learn more about names from Magister Lui
  • Discover what has invaded the Nest
• Retrieve five Cordovin Stones from the Ruined Expanses Bleed

Chapter I - Act II: Games of Chance

Sooth Deck: The Enticing Jewel

Effects: Effective level of all Invisible magic is raised by 1, or Sorcery cost reduced by 1

Divination: "When the Enticing Jewel is turned, everything focuses upon it. Most of the time, this is one of the most positive cards that can be revealed. It indicates success in one’s endeavor. It suggests beauty and wealth. At the very least, even if not actual success, the Enticing Jewel is the potential for success, which in itself can be encouraging (because sometimes there is no possibility for success). Still, the card has a darker side, because it also suggests greed and a love of wealth, and the dangers of such things."

The entity twisted, focusing its now undivided attention on Shuistliel.

"Name-thief?"

It hissed, the words sibilant and soothing despite the obvious anger behind them. 

"Is that why it was so easy to claim my nest?"

There was only so much room in said nest, and so the thing was already upon her.  There were no slashing claws, no snapping teeth.  Its form was still humanoid, only with that massive mantle of feathers now billowing out behind it. They filled Shuistliel's vision, spreading further and further out, until all she could see was the gentle gray of that expanse. In the center, the humanoid thing stood. She could see no face in its clouded features, but she could swear it was smiling. Then it was filling her mind, her thoughts. She strove to push it out, to pull up her defenses.  She was too slow, and the world was too soft, too warm. Her thoughts were fuzzy, tranquil, all was at peace with the world. All she needed to do was close her eyes, and the warm embrace would be total. 

From where they stood gathered below, the others only saw the thing turn and look at Shuistlel. No mantle of power surrounded it save what they had already seen it summon into itself. Yet they all saw it when Shuistliel collapsed in a heap and disappeared from view within the nest. Aldrion had little doubt of what had just occurred. The form above them was similar in shape to the Lacuna, but it wasn't one of those great beings. A student of magic, she recognized the thing as a creature of the Blue Sun, an intangible entity of thoughts and dreams. Something born of nothingness, of spirit and soul. Such a Dream Spirit could only have launched a psychic attack then, or a slumbering spell, some defense it had spun from void when they had threatened it. Yet it did not disappear from view as well, did not descend upon their helpless companion.  Instead it turned its attention back to the trio of them, the threatening bluster of their fourth now dealt with. 

Molded by their own Sorceries, Xanah's words were ranging out clear even as the Vance fell. 

"My fellow penitents would hear your wisdom, Lord of the Citadel. Do you know of who might have stolen the name of the one who you have now surpassed? We would shower you with the comforts and honors to which you are entitled, if you were to grace us with your eruditeness.""My colleague here is eager to receive your confession, name thief. And you've an audience here to bear witness. What you did--the pain and corruption you must feel--you should be begging us for the sweet release of death, so you'll get a slow and humiliating execution instead."

The husk of what had come before regarded them in that space, in that pause of breath, considering the honeyed words. The threat removed, it appeared more than content to parlay once more.

"The old Lord fled home when all was taken from them, fled to the safety of their Citadel. Their guard was down, their mind weak. Now I am the Lord of the Citadel, fit for the Court of Nous."

Threads

• Go talk to the Unkindness
  • Talk with Magister Kuros about flight
    • Accept the Magister's bargain
  • Learn more about names from Magister Lui
  • Discover what has invaded the Nest
• Retrieve five Cordovin Stones from the Ruined Expanses Bleed