Ok let's go back to the proper village Story Update – Day 12, Early Afternoon Location: Windrest Hollow – Main Square Status: HP: 26 / 26 | EP: 17 / 17 | Fatigue: Low | Rations: 0 Companion: Nyra (active) Codex State: Unified Elemental Bond – attuned to all five elements Weather: Overcast, light breeze You bid farewell to Crag’s Edge for now, making your way down the mountain trails with Nyra keeping watch. The road is quiet and calm. The air grows warmer as you descend toward the lowlands, the weight of the earth fading into the whisper of leaves. By early afternoon, the gates of Windrest Hollow come into view — their ivy-covered archway familiar and welcoming. Villagers bustle through the square; children play by the well. The mood here is lighter than your last visit. Nyra hovers at your side, wings humming. “This place… it remembers us. Feels brighter somehow.” Windrest Hollow – Now Unlocked Again as a Rest Hub New Options Available: General Market Stall: Buy and sell basic supplies, rations, tools, and minor trinkets Blacksmith & Armourer (“Ironroot Forge”): Specializes in elemental-resistant gear and Codex-compatible armor Herbalist’s Hut: Rare components and minor restorative brews Halwen’s Study: Codex fusions, lore consultation, memory-tuned enchantments You head directly toward Halwen’s study, nestled near the shrine ruins on the east side. The old enchanter is already outside, setting crystals into the runic frame of a tuning mirror. He looks up as you approach and smiles faintly. Halwen: “Ah… I felt the Codex hum. You’ve done well. And I see… you’ve unlocked Earth. Grounded strength. That will serve you soon.” You show him the Ancient Coin, and he stiffens slightly, then nods gravely. “That’s no ordinary token. It’s a Soulmark, used by the old orders to seal memory-buried places. Very few remain.” “I can attune your Codex to interface with it, but it’ll require a fusion—just like we did long ago. The Codex is stronger now… it can hold more than one fused relic.” Codex Fusion Available: Soulmark Token can be fused into your Codex Grants access to sealed Soulmark doors and visions tied to forgotten spirits Passive bonus: Slight increase to Spirit-based perception and memory resonance Do you wish to fuse it now? Market Note: You now have access to: Rations (3 copper each) Minor EP potions (10 copper) Basic Earth-resist cloak (25 copper) Blacksmith commissions for armor or Codex-linked bracers Your Coin Pouch: 82 copper Would you like to: Fuse the Soulmark Token into your Codex Visit the market or blacksmith Rest at the inn (5 copper, restores full HP/EP and resets fatigue) Speak further with Halwen about other Codex upgrades What would you like to do next? Fuse the Soulmark Token now Visit the market (restock and shop) Go to the blacksmith and ask about custom gear Rest at the inn Ask Halwen more about Soulmark locations and lost memory echoes Nyra tugs gently at your sleeve. “Halwen knows more than he says… let’s learn everything we can.” What would you like to do?

No shopping? I guess there might be shopping back at the proper village

Treason

Well we shall meditate and we shall ALSO have a peek at the coin Story Update – Day 12, Midday Location: Crag’s Edge – Meditation Glade Status: HP: 26 / 26 | EP: 17 / 17 | Fatigue: Low | Rations: 0 Companion: Nyra (active) Codex State: Unified Elemental Bond (Fully active) Light Source: Natural You make your way toward a quieter part of Crag’s Edge, where a narrow stone path leads to a high overlook above the mists — the Meditation Glade, an open-air retreat surrounded by ancient, mossy stones. A tree clings stubbornly to life at the edge of the cliff, roots split around cracked stone and life-giving lichen. You seat yourself cross-legged and draw the Codex to your lap, pressing your hand to its surface. The Earth hums deep beneath the stone. You focus. On weight, on stillness. On the pulse of the land underfoot and the echo of the Verdant Hollow below. Your breath slows, body becoming motionless — and Nyra flutters into your open palm, glowing slightly, offering a gentle surge of balance. Her flickering wings pulse in rhythm with the land’s slumbering strength. Elemental Training – EARTH Meditative Bonding successful. Earth Level: 4 You may now learn Earth-aligned spells and interact with heavier geomantic anomalies. Hybrid spells involving Earth will be more stable. Passive benefit: Slight reduction in EP cost for spells involving defense or grounding. Nyra remains resting on your wrist, watching intently as you take out the Ancient Coin you found deep in the whisperroot chamber. The metal is faded bronze, etched with spiraling glyphs and an indistinct symbol — half tree, half sun. She tilts her head and murmurs into your thoughts: “This is a Soulmark… very old. Not currency. A key. It’s attuned to memory — maybe even a sealed chamber or a buried shrine.” She flits toward your Codex and places her paw against it. A faint trace of spirit energy flows into the coin — which briefly glows, then dims again. Item Insight Gained: Ancient Coin (Soulmark Token): Believed to unlock a memory-sealed structure. May respond to high Spirit and a specific location. Halwen may know more. You rise, feeling grounded and solid — Earth humming quietly beneath your skin. Updated Stats: HP: 26 / 26 EP: 17 / 17 Fatigue: Low Rations: 0 Element Levels: Water: 13 Fire: 10 Spirit: 10 Air: 5 Earth: 4 Inventory (notable updates): Ancient Coin (Soulmark Token – unidentified purpose) Wind Sigil Charm (equipable) Codex: Unified Elemental Bond (Earth channeling now fully enabled) What would you like to do next? Visit the Crag’s Edge vendor stalls (new Earth items now available) Check the Adventurer’s Hall job board Begin crafting with the Verdant Seed or Echo Thread Test out Earth spells or hybrid casting in the training yard Travel to Windrest Hollow – Speak with Halwen about Codex fusion and Soulmark token Nyra perches lightly on your shoulder. “Let’s find Halwen. There’s more we can awaken… I can feel it.” What would you like to do?

It's totally AI.

I think we need to get rid of the list thing too, although yours was very useful in the last game lol

Well 5pm EDT is 10pm UK time. And 10pm is 3am UK time....

Oh sugar lumps. I'm so sorry. I will make sure we can still check out the old coin.

We could get something a little better than our knife lol

Ooooh... there's an armourer here.

Ok, we go to this mysterious place that we completely missed on our way up lol Story Update – Day 12, Morning Location: Crag’s Edge (Surface – Adventurer’s Hall) Status: HP: 26 / 26 | EP: 17 / 17 | Fatigue: Low | Rations: 0 Light Source: Natural morning light Companion: Nyra (active, watchful) Codex State: Unified Elemental Bond – Fully active After one last look at the splintered altar far below, you make the long climb out of the crevice. By the time you emerge, the sky is pale with early morning mist, and the crags seem to sigh with cold wind. Crag’s Edge is quiet but alive. You pass a few other adventurers — some bruised, some quiet — and find your way back to the Adventurer’s Hall. The attendant, eyes wide at your return, takes your report with growing awe. Quest Complete – The Whisperroot Crags Rewards: 35 copper +1 Revive Stone (gifted by grateful guild patron) Unlocked new vendor stock (Earth-themed and hybrid items now available) Gained favor with Crag’s Edge Guild You take time to rest in one of the basic rooms provided for adventurers. The bed isn’t soft, but it’s warm. Nyra perches at the window, watching rising mist curl off the cliffs. You wake with energy, focus — and a rising awareness in your Codex. Something in the items you found… is calling for more. Inventory Update: Copper: 123 Revive Stones: 4 Verdant Seed Core Echo-Fused Binding Thread Ancient Coin Scroll Fragment: Whisper of the Roots Wind Sigil Charm (Equipable – 1 Air spell costs 1 less EP per long rest) Orb of Flame Firegems: 3 Watershaped Ring (Flow State – passive) Gauntlet of the Infernal Path (Flamebound Echo – passive) Adept’s Charm (Resonant Insight – passive) Shimmering Amulet (Veil of Equilibrium – passive) Current Spellbook (Updated) All spells benefit from max-level Spirit, Fire, Water, and mid-level Air/Earth as detailed in last update. What would you like to do next? Visit the local merchant and armorer – Check the new stock and consider upgrades Check the job board – See if there are side quests, rumors, or bounties Train or meditate – Focus on raising Earth to 4 (needed for Earth spell) Visit the crafting chamber – Use the Verdant Seed or Binding Thread Return to Windrest Hollow – Speak with Halwen about Codex fusion possibilities Nyra hums softly: “Halwen might be the only one who can guide your Codex further. We’ve come a long way from that village…” What would you like to do?

Ok let's get this final loot Story Update – Crag’s Edge: Chamber of the Shattered Altar (Nightfall) Status: HP: 26 / 26 | EP: 17 / 17 | Fatigue: Low Light Source: Husk Core Glow Codex State: Whisperroot Pathway Unlocked (Verdant Entry attunement ready) You brush dust and broken offerings aside from the base of the altar, feeling a subtle thrum behind the shattered stone. Nyra hovers silently, wings glowing with pale Veil-light. Beneath a hollowed groove, you discover a concealed panel of woven root and stone—crafted in a style reminiscent of the Verdant Hollow. Your Spirit glyph flares as your fingers touch the surface. “It’s locked to Spirit and Earth attunement,” Nyra whispers. “But you’re strong enough now…” You channel both essences. [Spirit + Earth Resonance: Success – Passage Opened] A hidden compartment releases with a quiet groan. Inside: Verdant Seed Core – A pulsing green crystal encased in bark (Use: Upgrade or empower Earth/Spirit gear or spells) Echo-Fused Binding Thread – Used to bind powerful spell components (Can create or reinforce hybrid Weaves) Scroll Fragment: Whisper of the Roots – Partial spell instructions; requires Earth 4 to learn 1 Ancient Coin – Marked with the Spiral of Balance (Value: Unknown, possibly tradable at shrines) Nyra leans close, voice wary. “This altar was a Verdant Focal Point once… but something splintered it. We should return soon. The Hollow may react to your progress now.” Elemental Strengths (Updated): Water: 13 Fire: 10 Spirit: 11 Air: 5 Earth: 3 Spellbook Update – With Spirit: 11 Enhancements Water Spells: Aqua Surge (Lvl 9) – Now deals minor splash to adjacent foes; stagger chance improved Water Barrier (Lvl 2) – Regenerates +1 HP per turn for 2 turns; stronger against mental attacks Fire Spells: Emberlash (Lvl 2) – Now echoes briefly, possibly striking a second foe Scalding Veil (Lvl 1) – Lingering heat inflicts minor accuracy penalty on enemies Boiling Lance (Lvl 1) – Splash burn applies minor panic in low-Will enemies Magma Spike (Lvl 1) – Scorched zone lasts 1 extra turn Firejet (Lvl 1) – Leaves a burning trail that persists briefly Inner Flame (Lvl 1) – Now grants insight into emotional alignment + intent Spirit Spells: Soul Veil (Lvl 1) – Lasts longer; grants +1 to Will saves while active Veilbrand Surge (Weave Fusion) – Base effect unchanged; now inflicts vulnerability to Spirit damage on target for 1 turn New Spell Effect (Passive – Spirit 11): Reverent Pulse: All Spirit spells have a 10% chance to trigger an emotional echo—briefly stunning a low-Will foe or revealing a hidden memory/object New Loot: +1 Verdant Seed Core +1 Echo-Fused Binding Thread +1 Scroll Fragment: Whisper of the Roots (Earth 4 req.) +1 Ancient Coin (Unknown use) What would you like to do next? Return to Crag’s Edge – Turn in the quest, rest, and resupply (Recommended before Earth Temple) Prepare camp here for full rest – Safe to sleep, but risk of minor encounter Study the scroll fragment – May gain partial knowledge now Examine the Ancient Coin – See if Nyra or the Codex can identify it Use the Verdant Seed Core – Upgrade a spell, item, or prepare for hybrid crafting What would you like to do?

We meditate with Nyra Story Update – Crag’s Edge: Chamber of the Shattered Altar (Late Evening) Status: HP: 26 / 26 | EP: 17 / 17 | Fatigue: Low Codex State: Spirit-Synced | Earth Fragment Accepted Light Source: Husk Core Glow (stable) You settle near the remnants of the altar, folding your legs as Nyra lands lightly before you. Her form flickers—more stable here, where Spirit runs deeper. “The Veil’s thin here,” she whispers. “Meditate with me. Let’s listen… together.” You close your eyes. Your breath slows. You reach, not outward—but inward, where the Codex has fused to your essence. Where echoes, grief, memory, and will all live in balance. The presence of the Broodmother lingers, not as hatred—but as a desperate memory. Her clutch lost. Her domain shattered. Her fight, meaningless… except to those born in it. Your Spirit swells, not with power—but understanding. [Spirit Meditation: Success – Codex Resonance Deepened] You receive a Flicker Vision: A tunnel far deeper than this—alive with twisting green light and distant whispers. Beneath it, roots pulse with heartbeats, and shadows form a door of woven stone and air. The Verdant Hollow responds to your glyph—one more attunement remains to open it fully. You Gain: +1 Spirit Level (Now Spirit: 11) +1 Codex Insight: Whisperroot Pathway – You may now sense hidden Verdant pathways or passages tied to the Hollow +1 Familiar Bond: Nyra’s Echo – Once per long rest, Nyra may shield you from a hostile spell (Spirit-based auto-barrier) Nyra’s voice grows soft in your mind. “We’re close to something important. But we’re also… being watched.” A presence—unseen but steady—brushes the edge of your perception. Elemental Strengths: Water: 13 Fire: 10 Spirit: 11 (+1) Air: 5 Earth: 3 What will you do next? Inspect the glow beneath the altar – There may be one more hidden relic Use a Veinstone Shard to empower your gear or Codex Return to Crag’s Edge – Rest, report, or resupply Search the chamber for Verdant Path signs (now detectable) Prepare for sleep here – Let the Codex protect you for a full rest What would you like to do?

Starring Kermit the Frog as Rand al'Thor

We've all been away for over 10 years lol

Phoenix! Welcome back @Gabriel Kross

I'm gonna have a chat with the game, next time we are in a stable location, cos I'm sure that previously it let us add whatever we liked to our book.

Lazybones Turin lol. The closer loot first Story Update – Crag’s Edge: Chamber of the Shattered Altar Status: HP: 26 / 26 | EP: 10 / 16 | Fatigue: Low | Rations: 0 Light Source: Husk Core Glow (ambient) You step toward the shattered altar, drawn by a residual pull. The structure, once a harmonious pillar of shaped earth and crystal, has clearly ruptured under magical strain. Deep fissures pulse faintly with Spirit energy, and symbols once lost in time begin to surface under your gaze. Nyra hovers near your ear, murmuring: “This was part of the Old Weave. Spirit anchored to the earth... Maybe even a tether to a temple long forgotten.” You kneel, resting your palm against the cracked stone. [Spirit Resonance + Earth Level 3] – Successful Insight Trigger A memory blossoms—not yours, but one left behind. A guardian of stone and breath, kneeling in prayer. Whispering winds from far above, a wind-monk with earthbound soul. They speak of the Verdant Hollow, not just as a location—but a sanctuary grown into being by an alliance of elements. You gain: Lore Entry: Echoes of the Verdant Pact – Hidden memory describing a monk who helped anchor Earth and Air magic beneath the mountains. Earth Glyph Fragment – A shard of a forgotten glyph; may be restored at the Verdant Hollow Codex Sync – Slight resonance shift: Your Codex pulses and accepts the glyph fragment, unlocking +1 Max EP and empowering hybrid Earth-Weaves slightly Inventory Update: +1 Lore Entry: Echoes of the Verdant Pact +1 Earth Glyph Fragment Codex Empowered: +1 Max EP (Now 17) Hybrid Earth Weaves gain minor tremor or stability effects EP: 11 / 17 HP: 26 / 26 Nyra looks down at the altar. “It wanted to be remembered… not feared.” What would you like to do next? Search the core chamber further – Something still glows faintly beneath the altar Use the Veinstone Shard to enhance Wind Sigil Charm or Codex Return to Crag’s Edge – Share the findings and rest Rest here, trusting the altar’s energy to protect you Meditate with Nyra – Focus on Spirit and gain deeper insight into what lingers in these ruins What would you like to do?

Let it be known that Turin is also a 🦆 💙

Eternally EP These new fangled names lol

I know, right.

We need 2 or 3 more people and then Key can get this show going.

You have to bug people and tell them to come back @ed2funy sign up you 🦆

Eddie says he will play too @keyholder21 but he's not officially put his name here yet

I'm only vote counting. I told Key I don't want to get involved lol