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Standing amongst the chaos of the burning tree, it was difficult to sort out what would happen next. How would Avarice react? What happened to Vellynne? One thing was clear: they were nearly ready to perform the Rite of the Octad now. As they left the arboretum to return to the Magnificent Mansion to translate Apius's words, cold enveloped them. A presence was felt, raising even the hackles of Tetro and Gadget, whose eyes shone with the maiden's blessing. Looking behind them, they saw Huarwar rising as a coldlight walker. |
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The buttons on the wall matched the form of the changing familiar. It took a bit of distant sight, with Fern using Jarnathan to watch the changes of the familiar downstairs, but keying in the correct sequence caused a shift in the pocket dimension. Entering it now led them to High Conjurer Damorith's Magnificent Mansion, whose surly, buff butler Dudley Eugene tended. While Dudley was briefly shocked that his sparring partner was likely dead after a millenia, he was more in tune with keeping house. The mansion was well-appointed for our heroes, who rested after drawing baths. |