Yup I double checked and it says those were the long way round and we bypassed them cos of our affinity book Let's look at the murals some more Story: You linger for a moment longer, drawn back toward the ancient murals that line the inner sanctum’s walls. The light from your Water Glyph glows faintly, casting ripples across the smooth stone. These murals, once simple decorations, now seem almost alive in your presence. You study one particularly weathered panel. It shows five elemental champions standing atop a mountain beneath a blazing sky. Each bears a different glyph upon their body—fire on the chest, water over the heart, earth on the back, air across the shoulders, and spirit across the brow. But one detail stands out: behind them is a sixth figure, shadowed, faceless—cloaked in overlapping strands of all five elements, forming a halo around its head. The Codex hums with recognition and reveals a hidden note: “When five stand as one, the Weave may choose its Voice.” “Only those who embrace all paths may reach the Heart of the Elements.” Beneath the mural, you uncover a faintly glowing inscription, now legible in your presence: “Skyreach Monastery is guarded not only by storms, but by doubt. Bring clarity, or be turned aside.” Insight Gained: The final trial may involve a sixth fusion, beyond the elemental glyphs. Skyreach Monastery requires more than power—it demands mental clarity and calm. Your Spirit and Air affinities may be tested together. Updated Stats: HP: 26 / 27 EP: 17 / 17 Codex Update: Vision of the Sixth Champion added to journal Skyreach Monastery flag updated: Mental/spiritual trials likely No other changes. Outcome of the Choice: You gained a prophetic vision of the five elemental paths leading to a sixth transformation, and learned that Skyreach Monastery tests clarity of mind, not just strength. Next Choices: Exit the Temple and begin your journey toward the Air Altar via the secret route. Rest briefly in the sanctum before departing. Return to the Sacred Grove and reflect with the Guardian. Test Veilbrand Ascendant in the sanctum to feel its resonance with your new glyphs. Inspect the new Codex vision more closely to see if it matches any past clues.

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Maybe we bypassed them by going straight in through the secret entrance. I think we got the water glyph so maybe we had the benefit of a shortcut thanks to our upgraded book.

Oh. You want me to ask if they are still available and get a new update?

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Paths?

😔

But, will it be muppets?

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sure. Lmao

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It would be nice to know what my first game in 10 years is going to be. *keeps a tight hold of her 1x Meltdown Pass*

How are you feeling today? Any better?

Morning Zander

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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.

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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.

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