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As you approach the gate, the air grows quieter, the usual celestial bustle of Yu-Shan fading into a serene, almost sacred stillness. Before you stands the modest, unassuming structure—its jade and dark wood beams curving gracefully into the ground, as if the gate had grown naturally from the earth itself. Cryptic symbols, glowing faintly in the soft twilight, are etched into its surface, their meaning just beyond reach, hinting at secrets that only the Maiden of Secrets could comprehend.

The vines and celestial foliage entwined around the pillars seem to pulse gently with life, yet no breeze stirs the mist that clings to the ground. The entire structure feels as though it is watching you—waiting for you to step forward, to pass through the threshold where mortal and immortal worlds meet. You know that once you cross through, the celestial safety of Yu-Shan will be behind you, and the mission from Nara-O, steeped in shadows and unseen threads, will begin. The gate beckons quietly, offering no guidance except the feeling that destiny, carefully woven, waits on the other side.

Heading Out?

If you wish to leave, you can travel to the starting location of your quest. Feel free to consult you quest info in the Active Quests topic.

Once you have made up your mind, post on this thread where you are going. If you are traveling in a group with other exalted PCs, be sure to mention that here as well! When you have posted that information on this thread, the ST will confirm that you are ready to post on the new location thread in The Realm!

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The gates. Komari had a soft spot for them. She's spent a few off duty hours people watching near one or two that lead into the Scavenger Lands, sipping tea and pondering the ways of Yu Shan. It's a bit of a touchstone. A little reminder that whatever Heaven throws at you, Creation isn't really that far away.

That said, today she's heading to a gate she's far less fond of. Even if she'd had the self indulgence to shirk her heavenly duties, the Realm is the last place Komari would slip away to. The people are unpleasant, and you're likely to have an Elder or one of their pet gods spot you. Still, she's somewhat familiar with the area. In this age, no member of the Five Score Fellowship was able to escape some degree of assignment to the Blessed Isle.

Stepping off the dragonboat, she switches back into 'tour guide' mode for Ethniu's benefit. "We won't be coming back this way. The Calibration Gate lets out back there." She gestures back quite a way, towards the large plaza that traditionally hosts the 'heart' of Yu Shan's yearly Carnival of Meeting. "Try to use it to head to Creation, you've no idea where you'll end up. But this will take us to the Imperial CityFun fact - in 2e this could be Gateway 10, which was located in the Imperial City - specifically *inside the Imperial Manse* ^^. Not exactly a way to make a low profile entrance. Not sure where you're going with this, Kriv, but 'we're off to the Imperial City for Celestial Waitress' is the gist. It's a trip from there to the Isle of Voices, but if Ciel and her Dynast friends can manage it, so can we!"

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Ethniu looks around her at all the splendor of heaven, mostly managing not to seem like a country rube. She has seen some impressive sights before but not quite like Yu-Shan. There is a certain aggression and readiness to her again, an expectation that violence could be around any corner. While she is paying attention to Komari's commentary on the place Eth is definitely more focused on watching for trouble.

"Oughta be interesting." She gives a grin and a wink to her new friend before they head into Creation.

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The two Threads enter the gate and emerge on the other side...into a very dark space. The smell of dust hangs thick enough in the air to itch a cough from the throats of those that breathe it. Ethniu also detects a faint scent of fruit and fermentation.

It does not take the duo long to discover that they are in a wine cellar, one belonging to House V’neef judging by the marks and labels on everything.

The cellar door opens to the streets above, and should the duo exit without causing to much trouble or getting too distracted by the location they found themselves in, they can easily make their way to the streets of the Imperial City without attracting attention. On the other hand, the sheer amount of dust in the cellar suggests that it might not receive a lot of visitors and could be used as a place to hide, though an incredibly dusty and uncomfortable hiding place.


Your quest has begun! Please proceed to The Imperial City to continue your mission.

It is up to you if you want to go directly into the streets of the city or remain in the cellar to discuss things, though the cellar itself is not part of the mission. Either way, please post in the mission thread for your next story posts.

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