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

Yay EP. I knew you could do it. Welcome back 💙 Time to do some Mafia plans and shenanigans

Yeah he should. Cos I'm not playing so it doesn't matter if he spots the Mafia straight away cos of where they parked lol

Let's put Nyra to work Combat Resolution – Crystalline Husk Tactic Chosen: Option 5 – Nyra Focused Support Status: HP: 26 / 26 | EP: 10 / 16 | Fatigue: Low You step back, breath slowing as you reach into your Spirit core. “Nyra—circle wide, distract it. Keep it unsteady.” The Flicker flares in response, becoming a streak of veiled light that swirls around the Husk’s crystalline skull. It snaps toward her—too slow. You draw the Spirit into your palm and project it outward, forming a rare weave: Weave: Shard-Sunder Echo (Spirit 3) Projects a harmonic pulse that fractures brittle elemental shells and overwhelms soul remnants. On success: Staggers and weakens Earth-based foes for 2 rounds. Bonus: Nyra’s presence amplifies Spirit effects by 1 tier. Will Save: Success (Spirit Level 10 + Nyra Amplification) The pulse erupts in silence, then implodes with a deep, resonant hum. The Husk stumbles, cracks racing across its surface. It collapses inward as if crushed by the weight of its own past, its core fragment falling free and dimming. Nyra hovers back to your shoulder, visibly drained but pleased. “Echo broke the mask,” she whispers. “It remembers being alive now… and that was enough.” Victory: Crystalline Husk defeated. You carefully collect the following: Fractured Elemental Core (Rare crafting material – infused with Earth and Spirit) Crystal Husk Fragment x2 (Can be sold or used in alchemy) Veinstone Shard x1 (Used in focusing element-based relics) 8 copper coins in a cracked offering urn nearby Inventory Updated: +1 Fractured Elemental Core +2 Crystal Husk Fragments +1 Veinstone Shard +8 copper (Total: 90 copper) EP: 10 / 16 Nyra: Slightly Fatigued (will recover after rest) What would you like to do next? Search the core chamber – Something beneath it is glowing faintly... Use the Veinstone Shard to enhance a relic (Wind Sigil Charm or Codex) Return to Crag’s Edge with your findings Rest here with the fallen Husk’s light as shelter Inspect the shattered altar nearby – Spirit energy seems to linger What would you like to do?

I still want someone to do Muppets Mafia

Ok we go deeper down Story Update – Day 11, Nightfall Location: Crag’s Edge – Deep Fissure Descent Status: HP: 26 / 26 | EP: 16 / 16 | Fatigue: Low | Light: Orb of Flame (dim glow) Nyra: Alert, wings flickering with Spirit-light With your strength recovered, you venture deeper. The tunnel narrows, then suddenly yawns into a massive subterranean rift. Jagged pillars rise like broken teeth from the chasm below. Across a narrow stone bridge, you spot a faint, pulsing green glow—like elemental light refracted through crystal. Nyra flutters ahead, stopping midair. “This place is… fractured. Something ancient stirred here, long before the mites.” You cross carefully. Beneath the bridge, you glimpse veins of green-tinged crystal embedded in the stone, pulsing in a rhythm that echoes the beat of your Codex. As you step onto the platform, a shape stirs: a Crystalline Husk, partially fused with the stone, rises with a sound like cracking glass. It bears no will—just a hollow echo of old elemental rage. Combat Initiated: Crystalline Husk (Rare Earth-Afflicted Undead) Stats: HP: Medium Weakness: Spirit Resistance: Physical and Pure Earth Ability: Shard Pulse – Explosive AOE at close range Passive: Hardened Shell – Reduces damage from all basic sources Intent: Defend core chamber What is your combat approach? Choose one of the following strategies or request a custom tactic: Hybrid Assault: Use Veilbrand Surge followed by Emberlash to break through its hardened shell. (High EP cost, high burst, Spirit+Fire synergy) Spirit Suppression: Open with Soul Veil and Inner Flame to weaken its resistance and stagger its mindless aggression. (Spirit-focused control, low damage) Weave Control: Combine Magma Spike and Water Barrier, forcing it into a trap zone before triggering splash damage. (Environmental and sustain approach) Elemental Overload: Use Boiling Lance empowered with a Firegem, and follow up with Aqua Surge to shatter its joints. (High damage, medium risk) Nyra Focused Support: Let Nyra draw its attention while you channel a high-powered Spirit-only weave. (Requires Will Save, high effect if passed) What would you like to do?

Ok quick rest it is Story Update – Day 11, Early Evening Location: Crag’s Edge – Forgotten Chamber Status: HP: 26 / 26 | EP: 16 / 16 | Fatigue: Reset (Well-Rested) | Rations: 0 Light Source: Orb of Flame (dimmed for rest) Nyra: Resting, curled beside your pack You clear a safe spot against the stone wall, using your flame to gently roast the pale mushrooms over a flickering arcane plate. The smell is earthy, slightly bitter—but food is food. 1 Improvised Ration consumed HP and EP fully restored Fatigue reset to zero You take a short, guarded rest, eyes drifting closed as Nyra hums softly nearby. The cavern pulses gently with the after-echo of magic, but for now—no threats stir. You spend the final waking hour inspecting your Echo Fragment Core and Veilstone Ring, noting their subtle resonance with your Codex. These might be key in enhancing your Spirit-based casting. Inventory Update: Rations: 0 (used improvised mushroom meal) Fatigue: Cleared (Well-Rested) All stats restored Nyra’s Bond re-stabilized Current Element Levels: Water: 13 Fire: 10 Spirit: 10 Air: 5 Earth: 3 Current Inventory Highlights: Codex: Unified Elemental Bond (Legendary) Inscribed Veilstone Ring (Not yet equipped) Wind Sigil Charm (Not yet equipped) Echo Fragment Core 3 Raw Earthshards 2 Shattered Veil Crystals Firegems (3) Orb of Flame (active light) Revive Stones (3) Copper: 87 Rations: 0 What would you like to do next? Return to Crag’s Edge – Turn in quests, shop for rations, restock Equip the Veilstone Ring – Modify spell loadout (Spirit boost) Explore deeper – Use your refreshed state to risk one more delve Examine the Echo Fragment Core – Try to unlock its potential Ask Nyra to focus on the Veil echoes – Trace remnants of lost memory What would you like to do?

Part of me thinks the 2nd rest option would be OK for a quick rest, but we wouldn't have a good full rest there. If we want to just have a quick rest and then try and grab the last bit of loot then 2 would be fine.

1 would allow us to fully recover.

I do agree that a rest would be good, but I assumed you'd want to 'tough it out' one more time lol

At some point, before we head to the Earth Temple, I'd like to ask Halwen about this sudden made up rule about not having everything attuned to our Codex.... But I'm guessing you Loot Goblins wand to go for one more snatch and grab lol

Forever! Seriously it's been ages lol

It's not my turn to play this time, but hopefully some more people do sign up.

I'm a bit concerned that regular old VT is not on the list. We've just had it confirmed that 5 weeks of full time training/office days are definitely happening by the end of June

We bind and we purge Story Update – Day 11, Midday (Cont.) Location: Crag’s Edge – Forgotten Chamber Status: HP: 24 / 26 | EP: 12 / 16 | Fatigue: High | Rations: 1 (uncooked) Light Source: Orb of Flame (active) Nyra: Still hovering, veil-charged You press your hand to the earth, feeling for the thread of Spirit within the arcane disturbance. The Arcbound Echo lunges, its jagged limbs dragging arcs of spectral lightning—but you’re faster. Drawing on Spirit and Water, you focus a binding weave. Spell Cast: Soul Veil + Aqua Surge (Hybrid Bind/Purge) Your Codex pulses with resonance—Veil of Equilibrium active. You lash out, threads of damp spiritwater wrapping around the Echo’s form. It screeches—momentarily lucid—before the weave tightens. Nyra darts forward and delivers a burst of focused Veil energy through its core. The Echo sputters, shakes… and shatters. The anchoring crystal veins around the room dim. Victory: Arcbound Echo Defeated (Non-Destructive Purge) EP Regained: +1 (Hybrid synergy) HP Loss: -2 (from backlash shock during weave) You gather what remains of the creature and its lair: 2 Shattered Veil Crystals – Used in veilbinding, warding, or alchemical recipes (10c each) 1 Echo Fragment Core – Rare. Can be refined into a charm or used in Spirit upgrades Inscribed Veilstone Ring – When worn, enhances Spirit-based spells by adding minor insight effect (once per encounter) +5 copper coins (Total: 87 copper) Fatigue Status: Very High Warning: If rest is not taken soon, Max HP will drop by 2. Nyra lands lightly on your shoulder. “You severed it cleanly. It was once a person… now scattered. You did it painlessly.” Inventory Updated +2 Shattered Veil Crystals +1 Echo Fragment Core +1 Inscribed Veilstone Ring (Equipable – Spirit boost) +5 copper (Total: 87 copper) What would you like to do next? Return to Crag’s Edge – Rest, recover, and report your discoveries Camp here – Cook, rest, and examine your new loot Search deeper – Risk one final delve despite your growing fatigue Equip the Veilstone Ring – Modify your Spirit spell loadout Use Nyra’s resonance – Ask her to trace the Echo’s memory trail (Spirit insight) What would you like to do?