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Ithillian Turambar · April 10

Diplomacy

Story:
You lower your hand and step forward with calm, deliberate intent—making no aggressive movements. The Soul Veil still lingers faintly in your vision, allowing you to see the shimmering forms of the two illusory guardians flanking the sanctum’s gate.

You speak not with force, but with balance:

“I seek only to restore harmony. I walk the path of water, fire, and spirit—not for conquest, but for truth.”

The mist swirls, and the guardians respond—not with words, but with a pulse of recognition. The air vibrates gently. Your Codex glows.

Then… they bow.

Their forms dissipate into motes of silvery-blue light, which spiral into the air and vanish into the temple’s threshold.

The entrance is clear.

You have passed the test—not through might, but through understanding.

Codex Update:

You have passed a Sanctum Harmony Test.

Spirit affinity confirmed as high enough for dialogue-based resolution.

Your peaceful approach has impressed the Temple of Still Waters—expect greater resonance and possible bonus outcomes within.

Updated Stats:

HP: 25 / 26
EP: 14 / 16
Elemental Strengths: (unchanged)
Inventory: (unchanged)
Spell Book: (Soul Veil on cooldown – 1 encounter)

Outcome of the Choice:
You peacefully engaged the hidden guardians and passed the sanctum’s entrance test through Spirit-based dialogue. The sealed chamber is now open and unguarded, and the temple itself has taken note of your harmony.

Next Choices:

Enter the Sealed Sanctum and explore the inner chamber.
Use the Orb of Purity as a precaution before entering.
Ask the Codex to scan for residual magic left by the guardians.
Rest one final time outside the threshold to regain EP.
Place the Riverstone Amulet on the threshold to see if it triggers anything further.

Donchadh · April 10

1st Rule...always check for traps....AND LOOT!

Ithillian Turambar · April 10

One teeny tiny step at a time

Story:
Before stepping through the sanctum gate, you carefully remove the Riverstone Amulet from your neck and hold it out toward the threshold.

The amulet pulses warmly as you lower it onto the stone just beneath the archway. The runes carved into the temple’s entrance flash briefly—then respond.

A soft ring of water spirals outward from where the amulet touches stone, rising into a vertical veil of shimmering mist. The Codex hums at your side, translating the elemental resonance:

“Bearer of harmony, drink from the stillness. Let memory wash you clean.”

You step into the veil.

Suddenly, the world goes quiet.

A surge of calm energy floods through you, as if the sanctum itself is recognizing your readiness.

The Riverstone Amulet reveals a hidden function: Sanctuary Threshold Effect

Grants a one-time blessing from the Temple of Still Waters.

+1 Max HP permanently (Temple’s gift of resilience)

+2 EP restored

All minor fatigue cleared

The mist recedes. The threshold is now marked with your elemental signature. The amulet vibrates once in thanks before settling against your chest again.

Updated Stats:

HP: 26 / 27 (+1 Max HP permanently, fully healed)
EP: 16 / 16 (+2 restored, now full)
Elemental Strengths: (unchanged)
Inventory: (Riverstone Amulet retains this effect permanently when visiting aligned temples)
Spell Book: (Soul Veil still on cooldown – 1 encounter)

Outcome of the Choice:
Placing the Riverstone Amulet on the sanctum threshold triggered a hidden blessing from the Temple of Still Waters, permanently increasing your maximum HP by 1, fully restoring EP, and cleansing all fatigue.

Next Choices:

Enter the Sealed Sanctum now fully refreshed and blessed.
Ask the Codex if other temples contain similar hidden blessings.
Rest again to mark the end of the day and gain additional dream insights.
Leave a Wavefruit offering on the threshold in case it strengthens the blessing.
Re-cast Soul Veil to see if any lingering presence remains now that the veil is gone.

Donchadh · April 10

Always leave a gift...lol.

Ithillian Turambar · April 10

Turin Turambar · April 11

I suppose it's only polite.

Ithillian Turambar · April 11

Ok we give the temple some fruit

Story:
Moved by the sanctum’s response and the quiet sense of reverence in the air, you remove one of your precious Wavefruit Rations from your pack and gently place it on the stone just beside where the Riverstone Amulet had rested.

You step back.

For a moment, nothing happens.

Then, the fruit vanishes in a soft swirl of mist, dissolved into the temple’s energy. The threshold pulses gently in response—a ring of light flowing upward like a breath held and released.

Your Codex glows as new glyphs briefly dance across its surface.

Offering Accepted: The Temple Responds

A blessing for generosity and balance.

+1 Spirit Strength permanently

The Riverstone Amulet now carries a trace of Temple’s Blessing:

Wearing it grants +1 bonus healing to all restorative effects in water-aligned areas.

The Codex quietly notes: "When the elements are given freely, they return in kind."

Updated Stats:

HP: 26 / 27
EP: 16 / 16
Elemental Strengths:
- Water: 17
- Fire: 10
- Spirit: 12 (+1 permanent)
- Air: 2
- Earth: 2
Inventory:
- Wavefruit Rations: 1 remaining (1 consumed as offering)
- Riverstone Amulet (Enhanced: +1 bonus healing in water-aligned areas)
- All other items unchanged
Codex Note Added:
- “Offerings made at elemental thresholds may trigger unique effects.”

Outcome of the Choice:
Your offering was accepted by the Temple of Still Waters, granting you a permanent +1 Spirit Strength and empowering the Riverstone Amulet with bonus healing in water-aligned locations.

Next Choices:

Enter the Sealed Sanctum, now fully prepared and twice blessed.
Ask the Codex if offerings to other altars might also grant blessings.
Meditate briefly before entering, focusing on Spirit resonance.
Inspect the amulet again to see if its energy has changed visually.
Check for any sign that the offering altered the sanctum beyond the threshold.

Turin Turambar · April 11

Cool. I think I'm ready to get on with it.

Ithillian Turambar · April 11

Let's do this!

Story:
You step past the threshold and into the Sealed Sanctum.

The air changes immediately—colder, denser, but not hostile. Mist dances along the polished floor like whispered thoughts. Pale blue flame flickers atop distant sconces, casting soft reflections across shallow pools and stone-carved murals.

At the center of the sanctum lies a circular platform surrounded by water. A carved pedestal rises in the middle, upon which rests a fragment of crystal, pulsing with the same rhythm as your Codex.

The chamber stirs at your presence.

Suddenly, spectral shapes appear—echoes of past Elemental Champions, projected by ancient enchantments. They do not speak. Instead, they gesture toward the crystal and form a circle around the platform, silently watching.

The Codex whispers:

“This is the Pool of Reflection.
To take the crystal is to confront yourself.
Prepare for a test—not of strength, but of clarity.”

You step forward.

Mini Encounter: Trial of Reflection
The water shimmers, and you see your own form rise from the pool—your reflection, cloaked in shifting elemental light.

It speaks in your voice:

“You bear the power of the Weave... but do you bear the weight?
Choose how to face your doubt.”

Trial Options – Choose One:

Use Veilbrand Surge to challenge the reflection with the magic you’ve forged.
Speak with your reflection, trying to understand the nature of the test.
Offer the Riverstone Amulet as a symbol of balance.
Invoke Soul Veil to read the truth behind your reflection’s challenge.
Touch the crystal directly, accepting the trial without resistance.

Updated Stats:

HP: 26 / 27
EP: 16 / 16
Veilbrand Surge: Ready
Soul Veil: Cooldown complete – available
Inventory:
- Riverstone Amulet (enhanced)
- 1 Wavefruit
- Waterskin of Endless Refreshment (3 uses)
Elemental Strengths:
- Water: 17
- Fire: 10
- Spirit: 12
- Air: 2
- Earth: 2
Codex: Fused Key Panel (1/5), Pool of Reflection active

What will you do?

Turin Turambar · April 11

I'm thinking either 4 or 5. Definitely not 1.

Ithillian Turambar · April 11

Aarenis · April 11

4, 5, 2, all seem fine. I'll drop a vote just to start us off I guess.

Ithillian Turambar · April 11

We're talking with the man in the mirror

Story:
You lower your guard and meet the eyes of your shimmering reflection. The elemental light that cloaks it swirls slowly—familiar, yet distant. You speak calmly, honestly:

“I don’t seek power for its own sake.
I seek to understand. To heal. To bring balance.”

The reflection tilts its head.

You continue:

“If this trial is meant to test my will, then know this:
I don’t stand alone. The Codex, the Weave, the elements—I carry them with purpose. Not for domination, but for restoration.”

The water beneath your feet stills completely.

Your reflection smiles—an exact mirror of your own.

Then it bows… and vanishes in a spiral of mist.

The spectral Champions surrounding the platform raise their arms in silent salute. The air glows with approval.

You step forward and gently lift the crystal from the pedestal.

You have passed the Trial of Reflection.

Item Gained: Tear of the Still Waters (Key Item – Water Temple Sigil)

A fragment of the Water Altar’s ancient power.

Can be placed into the Codex to strengthen its weave alignment.

Unlocks advanced water-based fusions and acts as a second step toward the Heart of the Elements.

The Codex accepts the Tear and seals it within the page of the Water Altar’s record. A new glyph appears: a wave curling inward, crowned by fire and spirit—a symbol of inner strength.

Updated Stats:

HP: 26 / 27
EP: 16 / 16
Elemental Strengths: (unchanged)
Codex Update:
- Tear of the Still Waters recorded
- Water Altar marked as “Spiritually Harmonized”
- Bonus effects from future water-based spells now increased
- Progress toward Heart of the Elements: 2/5 sigils unlocked

Outcome of the Choice:
You passed the trial through wisdom and self-awareness, gaining the Tear of the Still Waters, a sacred sigil that unlocks advanced water fusions and pushes you further toward uniting all five elements.

Next Choices:

Exit the Temple and return to the Sacred Grove with the Tear in hand.
Ask the Codex if the Tear can be fused with a spell immediately.
Meditate at the platform to strengthen your emotional attunement.
Search the sanctum for hidden inscriptions left by previous champions.
Rest here in the sanctum to reflect and gain a Spirit insight.

Turin Turambar · April 11

Talk to me book.

Aarenis · April 11

And of course that's what Turin goes for 😛 Never fear, I shall back you up!

Ithillian Turambar · April 11

If we ever lose this book we are going to be in so much trouble

Story:
The crystal—Tear of the Still Waters—rests gently in your palm, pulsing with quiet, rhythmic energy. You take a slow breath and press the crystal against the open Codex.

It responds immediately.

Threads of water and spirit spiral outward from the page, and your Veilbrand Surge glyph flares to life, hovering above the surface. The Tear hums in tune with it.

Then a new prompt appears in your mind, whispered by the Codex:

“You are ready. Shall the Tear deepen the Weave?”

You nod.

The glyph pulls the Tear inward, and the fusion begins.

Spell Upgrade: Veilbrand Surge → Veilbrand Ascendant (Level 3)

EP Cost: 7
Type: Hybrid Fusion (Water + Fire + Spirit)

Upgrades Gained:

Cleanses all magical/mental afflictions within a medium radius

Deals hybrid damage that now includes a burn-over-time effect (fire)

Spirit resonance: briefly reveals nearby hidden foes or barriers for one round

Passive Bonus:

When used at water-aligned locations, restore +2 EP after cast

Now counts as a Purifying Spell, triggering codex-based altar effects

A brilliant swirl of elemental sigils glows across the page before settling, and the Codex seals the page with an ethereal watermark: a wave curled around a flame, anchored by spirit light.

You feel the magic settle into your core—deeper, steadier, more complete.

Updated Stats:

HP: 26 / 27
EP: 16 / 16
Elemental Strengths: (unchanged)
Spell Book Update:
- Veilbrand Ascendant (Level 3) (New)
  - Hybrid Water-Fire-Spirit spell
  - Cleansing, hybrid damage, burning effect, spirit reveal
  - Passive bonuses in water-aligned areas
Codex Update:
- Tear of the Still Waters: Consumed to empower spell fusion
- Progress toward Heart of the Elements: 2/5
- Water Altar status: Weave Fused

Outcome of the Choice:
You fused the Tear of the Still Waters into your Codex, upgrading Veilbrand Surge into Veilbrand Ascendant (Level 3)—a powerful, wide-reaching hybrid spell with new utility and passive benefits in water-aligned areas.

Next Choices:

Exit the Temple and return to the Sacred Grove with your new power.
Search the sanctum for remaining secrets or elemental inscriptions.
Test Veilbrand Ascendant by using it on the platform’s pool.
Rest at the sanctum’s edge to lock in the spell and reflect.
Inspect the Codex for clues about which altar you should visit next.

Turin Turambar · April 11

What time is it?!?

Reveal hidden contents

Ithillian Turambar · April 11

Loooooot time!

Story:
Though the Tear has been fused and the spell now awakened, something still lingers in the Sealed Sanctum—a sense that not all has been uncovered. With Veilbrand Ascendant still glowing faintly in your Codex, you begin a careful search of the chamber.

You move along the walls, studying the murals more closely. One in particular draws your attention: it shows a cloaked figure standing beneath falling rain, arms raised toward five distant mountain altars. In the figure’s hand is a glowing glyph—not a spell, but a map.

Beneath the mural, hidden behind a sliding panel of polished stone, you discover an ancient scroll tucked inside a crystal tube.

The Codex pulses as you touch it, and text appears:

“To guide the Weave beyond the waters, look to the path between elements.
When the flame is tamed and the veil is opened, the wind shall carry you higher.”

Your Codex translates this into something clearer:

Secret Found: Whispered Path to the Air Altar

A hidden pass exists in the Verdant Highlands that bypasses the storm barriers protecting Skyreach Monastery.

This shortcut is only visible to those who have fused water, fire, and spirit—you now qualify.

If you seek the Air Altar next, you may use this path to avoid environmental hazards or a climbing skill check.

The scroll disintegrates as the knowledge is absorbed into your Codex.

Updated Stats:

HP: 26 / 27
EP: 16 / 16
Elemental Strengths: (unchanged)
Codex Update:
- Secret Route to Air Altar Unlocked
- Route will appear on your next travel decision
Spell Book: (unchanged)
- Veilbrand Ascendant (Level 3) active
Inventory: (unchanged)

Outcome of the Choice:
You uncovered a hidden scroll that revealed a secret route to the Air Altar. Because you possess the correct elemental fusion, the path will be open to you, allowing easier and safer access to Skyreach Monastery.

Having uncovered the hidden scroll and unlocked the secret route to the Air Altar, the energy of the Sealed Sanctum begins to settle—but you feel something still lingering in the air, like a held breath.

The central pool glows again, this time not in challenge—but in invitation.

Your Codex hums softly, and you sense the temple offering a final gift.

New Choice – Elemental Reward Available:

Accept the Water Glyph, allowing the temple to etch its blessing into your body. (Unlocks Water Tattoo and passive bonuses.)
Exit the Temple and begin your journey toward the Air Altar via the secret route.
Rest briefly in the sanctum before travel to secure your gains.
Return to the Sacred Grove to update the Guardian and check for upgrades.
Inspect the murals again for hints about the other altars.

Edited April 11 by Ithillian Turambar

Turin Turambar · April 11

Fresh new ink

Gudrean · April 11

aww yeah a new tattoo!

Ithillian Turambar · Saturday at 06:41 AM

New ink!

Story:
You step into the center of the sanctum once more, standing upon the smooth platform where the Trial of Reflection took place. The water around you begins to rise—not in waves, but in graceful arcs, swirling like a dance around your arms and chest.

A single ribbon of water gently presses against your skin, just above your heart. It pulses with cool, soothing energy… then sinks in.

You watch as a glowing glyph begins to etch itself into your skin: a stylized cresting wave formed from flowing script, bordered with delicate spirals of spirit-light.

The sensation is not painful—only humbling. You feel still. Centered.

The Codex glows in quiet recognition.

You have received the Water Glyph: Mark of Still Waters

Elemental Tattoo – Water Glyph

+1 Max EP (applied immediately)

Recover +1 extra EP during any short or long rest

Grants resistance to minor water-based status effects (slow, chill, pressure)

Enhances emotional clarity and spirit synergy in spells related to empathy, perception, and healing

Codex Signature: 2 / 5 Elemental Marks Engraved

Updated Stats:

HP: 26 / 27
EP: 17 / 17 (+1 from Water Glyph)
Elemental Strengths: (unchanged)
- Water: 17
- Fire: 10
- Spirit: 12
- Air: 2
- Earth: 2
Inventory: (unchanged)
Spell Book: (unchanged)
- Veilbrand Ascendant (Level 3) – Now enhanced by both Water and Spirit Glyph synergy
Elemental Tattoos:
- Fire Glyph – Mark of the Infernal Path
- Water Glyph – Mark of Still Waters

Outcome of the Choice:
You have accepted the temple’s final gift—the Water Glyph—permanently enhancing your connection to elemental and spiritual flow. You now carry two glyphs on your path to mastering the Fivefold Weave.

Next Choices:

Exit the Temple and begin your journey toward the Air Altar via the secret route.
Rest briefly in the sanctum to mark the end of your time here.
Return to the Sacred Grove to share your progress with the Guardian.
Inspect the murals one final time for additional insight.
Test your new tattoo by casting Veilbrand Ascendant into the sanctum pool.

HeavyHalfMoonBlade · Saturday at 08:11 AM

May as well have one last look around.

Turin Turambar · Saturday at 08:14 AM

Where were the paths? Did we lose our chance to go through those?

Ithillian Turambar · Saturday at 05:05 PM

Paths?

HeavyHalfMoonBlade · Saturday at 05:18 PM

The flow path, pressure path and er, depth path? Or were they chambers? Or... Hmm, not sure.

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