Prepare to travel Story: You move toward the platform’s edge, gaze shifting from the glowing Pyreheart Core to the now-complete map. The air around you seems lighter—more aligned—like the Ashen Spire itself has accepted your departure. You withdraw the Codex and unfold the enchanted map beside it. With the Ashen Spire awakened and the Pyreheart Core now in your possession, you feel ready to continue the path toward the next altar. The Codex flares softly, projecting gentle lines of light to each revealed location. You let your hand hover over the options, and the glow of each fluctuates faintly in response to your aura. Choose Your Next Destination: Temple of Still Waters (Water Altar) – You’ve been here before, but several sealed paths remain unopened. Returning now with greater elemental balance may unlock the lower sanctum. (Will become available once back at the Sacred Grove.) Verdant Hollow (Earth Altar) – A subterranean temple hidden beneath an ancient forest. Entry rumored to require awakening natural growth or shifting stone barriers. Skyreach Monastery (Air Altar) – Suspended in the mountains, reachable only when currents are calm or by aerial magic. Pilgrims say the winds whisper truths to those who listen. Shrine of Echoing Veil (Spirit Altar) – Said to lie in the ruins of a forgotten city, appearing only under certain moon phases or to those deeply attuned to Spirit. Return to the Sacred Grove – Re-center your journey, reflect, visit sealed trials, and unlock new Codex insights. (Water Temple path and other benefits become available here.) Updated Stats: HP: 26 / 26 EP: 16 / 16 Elemental Strengths: Air: 2 Water: 13 Fire: 10 Earth: 2 Spirit: 10 Inventory: Basic Adventurer Kit Rations (3 packs) Magical Revive Stones (3) Orb of Purity Watershaped Ring Gauntlet of the Infernal Path Adept’s Charm Shimmering Amulet Firegems (3) Scroll of Flameweaving Pyreheart Core (Quest Item) Small pouch of coins (10 copper) Arcane Conduit Codex (Legendary – Unified Elemental Bond active) Spell Book: (Unchanged) Passives & Augments: (Unchanged) Outcome of the Choice: You prepared to set out toward your next elemental altar. The Codex has confirmed your options and marked the path forward. The journey from here will shape the next stage of your legend. Next Choices: Travel to Verdant Hollow (Earth Altar) Journey to Skyreach Monastery (Air Altar) Seek the Shrine of Echoing Veil (Spirit Altar) Return to the Sacred Grove (Access to Water Temple & Codex upgrades) Delay travel and create a Weave Fusion spell before choosing your destination.

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I found this old siggy for elgee

Well done Loot Goblins!

One last poke about then Story: You rise from the map and approach the far end of the chamber, where faded glyphs still smolder faintly across the walls of the Ashen Spire. Though your main trial is complete, your senses now operate on a higher frequency—tuned by the Codex, sharpened by balance. As you pass your hand along the obsidian stone, the surface flickers with a hidden rune that flares to life: a symbol of converging flame and spirit. A final test lingers. With a breath, you place your hand upon it. The floor trembles. A small platform rises from the center of the chamber—on it rests a core of crystallized flame, its surface ringed with five grooves. The Codex hums with recognition. A message forms on its page: “This is the Pyreheart Core, the ember of elemental convergence. Though dormant now, it may serve as the keystone when all five altars have been awakened. Carry it carefully. Its power will respond only to one in harmony with the Weave.” You reach out and take it. The crystal is warm but not painful—like holding the essence of a living fire. Item Gained: Pyreheart Core (Quest Item) A relic left behind by the Ashen Spire, it resonates with your Codex and elemental alignment. It cannot be used in battle, but its presence unlocks new interactions with future altars and guardians. When all five elemental altars are awakened, the Pyreheart Core will reveal its true form. Updated Stats: HP: 26 / 26 EP: 16 / 16 Elemental Strengths: Air: 2 Water: 13 Fire: 10 Earth: 2 Spirit: 10 Inventory: Basic Adventurer Kit Rations (3 packs) Magical Revive Stones (3) Orb of Purity (Cleansing Flame) Watershaped Ring (Flow State) Gauntlet of the Infernal Path (Flamebound Echo) Adept’s Charm (Resonant Insight) Shimmering Amulet (Veil of Equilibrium) Firegems (3) Scroll of Flameweaving Pyreheart Core (Quest Item) Small pouch of coins (10 copper) Arcane Conduit Codex Unified Elemental Bond Elemental Weave Core Vision: The Five Altars of Balance (1/5 completed) Map Integration: Locations Revealed Spell Book: (unchanged) Passives & Augments: (unchanged) Outcome of the Choice: You uncovered a hidden relic from the Ashen Spire—the Pyreheart Core, a dormant artifact that will grow in power as you awaken the remaining elemental altars. It is the first key to eventually accessing the Heart of the Elements. Next Choices: Exit the Ashen Spire and return to the Sacred Grove. Create your first Weave Fusion spell (choose 3 elements). Use a Firegem to evolve a hybrid spell. Check the Codex for notes on the Pyreheart Core. Prepare to travel directly toward one of the other altar locations.

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Keep this up and I'll have to make you a Loot Goblin siggy

Map it is Story: You kneel beside your satchel and retrieve your map of the known lands, unfolding it carefully across the trial floor. Though worn at the edges, the parchment still holds arcane shimmer in its markings—especially around places of magical significance. With the Codex resting on your lap, you trace your fingers across the map, letting your elemental senses guide your thoughts. As your hand moves across the lands, five shimmering pulses briefly glow—markings that weren’t visible before. Your attunement to the Arcane Conduit Codex and your mastery of one elemental altar has awakened hidden knowledge: Known Potential Locations of the Five Altars of Balance: Ashen Spire (Fire) – Completed Hidden deep in the volcanic cliffs. Fire altar awakened. The Verdant Hollow (Earth) A lush underground temple rumored to move with the shifting forest. Entrance may require manipulating natural growth or tremor patterns. Skyreach Monastery (Air) A floating citadel atop storm-forged peaks. Access restricted by shifting air currents. Pilgrims speak of monks who "walk the wind." Temple of Still Waters (Water) You’ve been here before. Secrets remain within its sunken chambers. Return is possible when ready. (Will be available upon returning to Sacred Grove.) Shrine of Echoing Veil (Spirit) Hidden in the ruins of an ancient city long erased from maps. Said to appear only during certain moon phases or with Spirit attunement. The Codex absorbs this mapping and brands the symbols into the page with shimmering ink. They now glow when traced—guiding lights for your next steps. Updated Stats: HP: 26 / 26 EP: 16 / 16 Elemental Strengths: Air: 2 Water: 13 Fire: 10 Earth: 2 Spirit: 10 Inventory: Basic Adventurer Kit (includes the updated magical map) Rations (3 packs) Magical Revive Stones (3) Orb of Purity (Cleansing Flame) Watershaped Ring (Flow State) Gauntlet of the Infernal Path (Flamebound Echo) Adept’s Charm (Resonant Insight) Shimmering Amulet (Veil of Equilibrium) Firegems (3) Scroll of Flameweaving Small pouch of coins (10 copper) Arcane Conduit Codex Unified Elemental Bond Elemental Weave Core Vision: The Five Altars of Balance (1/5 completed) Map Integration: Locations Revealed Spell Book: (unchanged from previous) Passives & Augments: (unchanged from previous) Outcome of the Choice: By using your map in tandem with the Codex, you unlocked four additional elemental altar locations. You can now begin planning the journey to your next destination in the greater quest for the Heart of the Elements. Next Choices: Exit the Ashen Spire and return to the Sacred Grove (Water Temple option unlocked). Create your first Weave Fusion spell (choose 3 elements). Use a Firegem to evolve a hybrid spell. Inspect the Ashen Spire one last time for any lingering traces of power. Study the revealed map further for hidden paths or lore at each altar site.

Do we have a Mod list yet? I think I missed my chance to play a basic/beginner game - because I was modding them. And Verbal says he wants to be creative with our Minds. And so does Darthe. Hopefully watching you all play is enough of a refresher for me. I still have my 1x Welcome Back Meltdown Pass though.

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There's a game ongoing at the moment. You'll only have 70 odd pages to read through. I can put you in the Dead Thread if you just want to read and play along. There's also a general chit chat Thread, on the Games Board. Where you can just hang out.

What to do, what to do?

FYI - I have to work from the office tomorrow, which sucks. That mean I have to be up at 5.45am my time, so I won't be burning the midnight oil with you all tonight. They also have this dumb rule about 'not messing about on your phones at work' so I'm gonna be mostly absent until I get back at around 5pm ish my time. Hopefully @Shad_ will be around with his Teal goodness.

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Hoisted by your own petard.

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Times

This is no secret BTW. I did the same in my previous 2 games.

I do keep Mafia Team members in the Mafia Team chat after they die. My Dead Thread doesn't have any spoilers in it, so I can't put them in there.

Size

Stool

Well here's a thought... you could look it up lmao.