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<blockquote data-quote="Bandeeto" data-source="post: 293638" data-attributes="member: 2819"><p>Academy of Flamecraft, Part 2. Arcade.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Then, as now, the true enemy was Time.</p><p></p><p>Mirata du Chemith, archmage, legend. She had been dormant, imprisoned for centuries, hungry and waiting. Paltry spells stolen from behind my back, over my shoulder, appetizers, at best. </p><p></p><p>Her own tomes, the roaring furnaces of power, lay hidden in her chambers. Fully restored she would be quite unstoppable. In our favor: ancient rules remained – a time for rest… a time for study.</p><p></p><p>We planned, swiftly.</p><p></p><p>A blurry series of green flashes: the Staff and I taking Mirata’s warning and a request for aid to the highest mage in the land. Nolin and Velendo seek Proofer Thibault, Morphat’s High Priest. The rest wait, arm, brood. </p><p></p><p>In the red dark, Alix plays his games. Bargains, debts and efreeti.</p><p></p><p>We had seen, or rather we had not seen, her chamber. </p><p></p><p>Quick glances down a narrow shaft at the bottom of the ramps, gagging on the dragon stench. The colors surging. It is unpleasant to be blind. The dragon is long gone, the Prismatic Sphere remains.</p><p></p><p>The Rod of Cancellation taken from the derro is dust. Spent to bring down the Wall of Permanent Force guarding the Mirror.</p><p></p><p>We reassemble. It appears that we are on our own. </p><p></p><p>One of Alix’s games goes awry. His Guildmaster is… displeased. We acquire a beardless boy, a still younger Birdhouse. Apprentice to Alix? I shall keep both eyes on this one. He jokes, he smiles, he has not a clue. Dylrath. Pray Gods he be of more use than his brother! </p><p></p><p>Tomtom links our minds. I return us to the ramps. Below lurks the Sphere….</p><p></p><p>****</p><p></p><p> “Carceri’s Flames! How are we gonna get down there?!”</p><p></p><p>Alix, prepare the haul crossbow. Blindfolds, please, everyone. You know how much clearance you have, and it’s not much. I hope there’s a way to Dispel this thing.</p><p></p><p>“You’re a looney, Arcade! We’re gonna fry like grease on a spit! The Sphere is right below the shaft!”</p><p></p><p>Alix, shut up. </p><p></p><p>“OK, folks. Here’s a song to swing, fly and crawl by. Make it good!"</p><p></p><p>Thank you, Nolin. Get a good grip, please. </p><p></p><p>“Calphas, I’m really going to get you for this.”</p><p></p><p>Once Alix is down we’ll follow. Keep the ropes clear. Do NOT look at the sphere.</p><p></p><p>“Whoa! This is so cool!”</p><p></p><p>Dylrath, shut up.</p><p></p><p>*****</p><p></p><p>I remember the noise. </p><p></p><p>The Sphere circumvented without casualty. Below waited the guardian. </p><p></p><p>There are no shadows. There is nothing to hide the iron giant. At its heart pulses the Ruby of Cascarra. The gem’s voice echoes in our minds. It wishes only to live.</p><p></p><p>It lurches towards us. We are fighting blind. The hammer and the anvil. Do NOT look at the sphere! </p><p></p><p>*****</p><p></p><p>Tao, beware!</p><p></p><p>“I’m OK. It’s just a minor wound. If I can just get this one leg!”</p><p></p><p>“Rat turds! Didn’t someone bring their iron golem repellant?!”</p><p></p><p>Alix, back away. I’m going to try something. Tomtom, get the Blast Scepter ready.</p><p></p><p>“Almost… got… this… leg…!” </p><p></p><p>Grease. Tao, Tomtom, now.</p><p></p><p>[NOOOOO! Not this! Please, spare me! Pleeeeea….]</p><p></p><p>*****</p><p></p><p>The golem has fallen to its knees, its upper half intersecting the sphere. The ruby is gone.</p><p></p><p>I think she knows we are here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bandeeto, post: 293638, member: 2819"] Academy of Flamecraft, Part 2. Arcade. Then, as now, the true enemy was Time. Mirata du Chemith, archmage, legend. She had been dormant, imprisoned for centuries, hungry and waiting. Paltry spells stolen from behind my back, over my shoulder, appetizers, at best. Her own tomes, the roaring furnaces of power, lay hidden in her chambers. Fully restored she would be quite unstoppable. In our favor: ancient rules remained – a time for rest… a time for study. We planned, swiftly. A blurry series of green flashes: the Staff and I taking Mirata’s warning and a request for aid to the highest mage in the land. Nolin and Velendo seek Proofer Thibault, Morphat’s High Priest. The rest wait, arm, brood. In the red dark, Alix plays his games. Bargains, debts and efreeti. We had seen, or rather we had not seen, her chamber. Quick glances down a narrow shaft at the bottom of the ramps, gagging on the dragon stench. The colors surging. It is unpleasant to be blind. The dragon is long gone, the Prismatic Sphere remains. The Rod of Cancellation taken from the derro is dust. Spent to bring down the Wall of Permanent Force guarding the Mirror. We reassemble. It appears that we are on our own. One of Alix’s games goes awry. His Guildmaster is… displeased. We acquire a beardless boy, a still younger Birdhouse. Apprentice to Alix? I shall keep both eyes on this one. He jokes, he smiles, he has not a clue. Dylrath. Pray Gods he be of more use than his brother! Tomtom links our minds. I return us to the ramps. Below lurks the Sphere…. **** “Carceri’s Flames! How are we gonna get down there?!” Alix, prepare the haul crossbow. Blindfolds, please, everyone. You know how much clearance you have, and it’s not much. I hope there’s a way to Dispel this thing. “You’re a looney, Arcade! We’re gonna fry like grease on a spit! The Sphere is right below the shaft!” Alix, shut up. “OK, folks. Here’s a song to swing, fly and crawl by. Make it good!" Thank you, Nolin. Get a good grip, please. “Calphas, I’m really going to get you for this.” Once Alix is down we’ll follow. Keep the ropes clear. Do NOT look at the sphere. “Whoa! This is so cool!” Dylrath, shut up. ***** I remember the noise. The Sphere circumvented without casualty. Below waited the guardian. There are no shadows. There is nothing to hide the iron giant. At its heart pulses the Ruby of Cascarra. The gem’s voice echoes in our minds. It wishes only to live. It lurches towards us. We are fighting blind. The hammer and the anvil. Do NOT look at the sphere! ***** Tao, beware! “I’m OK. It’s just a minor wound. If I can just get this one leg!” “Rat turds! Didn’t someone bring their iron golem repellant?!” Alix, back away. I’m going to try something. Tomtom, get the Blast Scepter ready. “Almost… got… this… leg…!” Grease. Tao, Tomtom, now. [NOOOOO! Not this! Please, spare me! Pleeeeea….] ***** The golem has fallen to its knees, its upper half intersecting the sphere. The ruby is gone. I think she knows we are here. [/QUOTE]
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