(SRF) Aspiration's Beginning

MacConnell · Feb 14, 2026

Cycle: 497. Season: Chilling. Day 19.

Brock: 21(observation) + 32(clairaudience) + 8(d10) = 61
Garindell: 32 + 9 = 41
Belaria: 31 + 5 = 36
Gaio: 23 + 5 = 28
Brenda: 32 + 5 = 37

This pyramid seems to be laid out in the same manner as the previous one; although with the presence of other people, there were none of the damnable spiders. Movement had to be very slow to prevent the sound of steps from echoing on stone. Stone is such an excellent transmitter of sound. Arriving on the next level, the voices become more clear, especially for Brock. Though he does not recognize the language, it is definitely neither Ansylin nor Centrin. The flicker of light comes from the central portion of the level where the four tunnels should meet, indicating that actual flame is being used for illumination.

A single figure is seen quickly crossing the intersection ahead and the party halts, everyone holding his breath. Even the beat of one’s own heart seems loud in such conditions. The figure returns momentarily and continues back the same way as the approach. The sound of a person climbing stairs is heard. The runner has gone above. At this level there are four male voices coming from what should be an anteroom to the right of the intersection. They do not sound pleasant. There is a whimper that sounds female.

Brock: full wellness.
Garindell: full wellness.
Belaria: full wellness.
Gaio Verde: full wellness
Brenda: full wellness

Collections:
15 ocrin
beetle elytra: 16: 1 clam each
spider fangs: 7 pair: ??

Muddle Leaf: 3: {Muddle x2}
Phosphorescent Moss: 1: {electromagnetic x2}

GM:

Brock has improved in overall wellness (Fitness). Garindell has increased the inexplicable reason for sentience (Adhesion). Belaria has increased the impetus for physical function and intellectual cognizance (Cohesion). Gaio has improved in Mental fortitude (Discipline). Brenda has increased the impetus for resilience and vitality (Confluence).

OOC:

Each character receives 9 DP. State nominal actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls (d10) or reprint any unused roll.

Eric Zephlaer · Feb 14, 2026

Gaio makes a vulpine expression on his face and motions for the others with a hand. He gestures a message. He could be saying that he does not like that sound or that he does not like what he is hearing. Either way the message should be clear. Belaria nods in agreement, and the two of them each place a stone in their throwing hand. The quarters may be a little tight for the use of a sling, but enhanced stones are still useful when thrown.

OOC:

d10 = 8, 7

Tellerian Hawke · Saturday at 2:58 PM

Brock and Garin both follow suit, readying their slings, and preparing to augment the sling stones through the manipulation of leylines. Both of them will also attempt to make themselves harder to see and/or hit, also via leyline manipulation.

Brock = 6,7
Garin = 5, 10 (Luck: 7)

MacConnell · Sunday at 8:33 PM

Cycle: 497. Season: Chilling. Day 19.

Brock: 26(soullessness)
Garindell: 30(shade)
Belaria: 34(camouflage)
Gaio: 33(camo)
Brenda: 22(soullessness)

Brock: 23(readiness) + 22(speed) + 27(clarity) + 6(d10) = 78
Garindell: 23 + 31 + 26 + 5 = 85
Belaria: 23 + 30 + 33 + 8 = 94
Gaio: 23 + 24 + 32 + 8 = 85
Brenda: 24 + 31 + 24 + 5 = 84

Thinking about the area and the structures as a whole, this was once a village or temple belonging to people who came from the Age before. The construction is simplistic and the layout plainly geometric. Everyone knows there was a previous age, even youngsters from South Road Fair like these five, but there is no reason for them to know that it is from the Age even before the previous one, allocated to the Yahdram. What is very obvious is that this place was dedicated to a religion that had some sickening precepts involving the sacrifice of people. Whoever is currently occupying the place has adopted a similar sickness.

Quietly moving toward the suspected room while being concealed as best as possible, several of the party members are able to peek around the corner to see what is inside before deciding how to proceed. The room is illuminated by four lit braziers, one in each corner. The room is occupied by four adolescent males, no older than the party members, moving aimlessly and armed with bone weapons. Each boy seems to be perfectly average in height, a plain brown color, and lithely athletic, with various patterns dyed upon his skin. Their thin, wispy hair is much darker than their skin, loosely tied back, and adorned with small bones. They have no facial hair, identifying them as the same tribe as Gaio.

There is a single female, who appears to be bound, laying on the floor. She is older, possibly twice the age of her captors or the party members. She looks very much like she could be the mother of Belaria; but of course, she is not, though she is most likely Centrin.

Brock: full wellness.
Garindell: full wellness.
Belaria: full wellness.
Gaio Verde: full wellness
Brenda: full wellness

Collections:
15 ocrin
beetle elytra: 16: 1 clam each
spider fangs: 7 pair: ??

Muddle Leaf: 3: {Muddle x2}
Phosphorescent Moss: 1: {electromagnetic x2}

GM:

Brock has improved in overall wellness (Fitness). Garindell has increased the inexplicable reason for sentience (Adhesion). Belaria has increased the impetus for physical function and intellectual cognizance (Evocation). Gaio has improved in overall wellness (Fitness). Brenda has increased the impetus for resilience and vitality (Hemostasis).

OOC:

Each character receives 9 DP. State nominal actions and intentions. Provide 2 random rolls (d10) or reprint any unused roll.