Seasons of Skyrend

Bk. 04 Ch. 55  The negotiations with the leaders of Earl came to a peaceful resolution. As part of the Bulb training, Darvin, Finnigan, and Arannis spent time growing their bonds with various people in the city and their own traveling party. Friendships were forged and tokens of gratitude exchanged. Some, perhaps, would aide them in the future. As their stay in Earl comes to a close, there is one...

Bk. 04 Ch. 54  In the highest floor of the tower that is the city of Earl, church and guild leaders gather to discuss the future of the city. The Antideans wish to depower the central column, but Arannis, Darvin, and Finnigan want to propose a more subtle method for undoing the eccentricities of Earl Earl. Colyubara and The Servitors may be on their side, but the rest of the city's leadership will...

Bk. 04 Ch. 53  Rather than continuing on with his original plan to depower the central column, Antideus has agreed to convene a meeting of the city's major guilds. The Antideans still seek to return to a simpler time, but they also understand the benefits of decentralizing control of such a powerful magic source. Antideus has agreed to give Arannis, Darvin, and Finnigan until the following day bef...

Bk. 04 Ch. 52  While attempting to alter the magic effects coming from the bulb, a small group of guards came charging in with a few of the party's allies hot on their tails. Asturias, Samudio, Ulwan, and Rystos wanted to make sure nothing terrible would when dealing with such powerful magic. Unfortunately, disabling one effect won't be enough to ensure the safety of the city. There are still plen...

Bk. 04 Ch. 51 In the city of Earl, beneath the Wine Down Room, Darvin, Arannis, and Finnigan have located the magical bulb responsible for all of the magical effects throughout the city. Rather than risk turning it off, the party wants to disable only certain effects. The bulb chamber is covered in mysterious runes and, perhaps, their meaning holds a key to the nature of the bulbs.   Music: twitte...

Bk. 04 Ch. 50  As Retreat and the other Changelings continue to advance upwards into the city, their goal appears to be simple: collect any of their remaining brainwashed kin and take them back to The Green House. The E.D.U. guards are in disarray and the citizens don't know what to make of their misbehaving leaders. Condivus and the Antideans see this chaos as a unique opportunity to enact their...

Bk. 04 Ch. 49 Defending Retreat from the guards was a success, and now it is just a matter of time before their memories are spread to the vast majority of Earl Earl Changelings in the city. The instructions to help destroy the system will no doubt be of assistance, but it is unlikely that the guards will simply allow this to happen. One rogue Earl Earl is a problem, and that danger only increases...

Bk. 04 Ch. 48  With Retreated hooked up to a prime memory crystal, they only need time in order to transmit their sense of selfhood to the other sleeping Earl Earls. Unfortunately, these actions have drawn the attention of others within The Green House. Darvin, Finnigan, and Arannis must safeguard the Changeling in order to save all of the others, but the E.D.U. guards have a few tricks of their o...

Bk. 04 Ch. 47  Deprogramming Retreat, one of the many Changelings who believed themself to be Earl Earl, was an intense process, but their cooperation could make saving the others a much faster process. If the party can gain access to the lab below the city, then they might be able to find a way to use this magic in their favor. However, it will require Retreat to place a great deal of trust in th...

Bk. 04 Ch. 46  Capturing an Earl Earl may have been simple enough, but freeing them the various magical effects on them is no simple task. Like all of the other Earl Earls in the city, they believe their identity to be true. The longer they have been under this delusion, the harder it will be for them to accept the truth. Even if the party can overcome the physical side, the mental and emotional a...

Bk. 04 Ch. 45  After an intriguing meeting with The Antideans, Darvin, Finnigan, and Arannis decided to join their ranks, if only in name. The implants and transplants are off the table for now. Instead, it's time to focus on more pressing matters: the kidnapping of an Earl Earl. Finding one may be easy enough, but the matters of where to take him and how to get him there need to be resolved. With...

Bk. 04 Ch. 44  Several levels in the city of Earl may be condemned, but they are by no means unoccupied. While exploring the city in search of information, Darvin, Arannis, and Finnigan come across a group in the midst of a plot in an old derelict building. It's not clear what they're planning, but their cooperation could be valuable in the coming days. The city's cracks have begun to show, and ma...

Bk. 04 Ch. 43  When spying on Earl Earl and his coterie isn't enough, the party must decide how to approach him without making too much of a scene. Between the masks and the fog, and several other aspects, the city has certainly changed. Presumably, Earl Earl would have the best insight into those changes, but it is rare that those in power would prove so transparent. If the Earl is a dead end, th...

Bk. 04 Ch. 42  The reveal of Haanslow's true identity is a shock to all, but what they have planned could be even more of a surprise. Finnigan, Darvin, and Arannis don't have too much time decide whether or not they should help them out. The city of Earl is just ahead and they still aren't entirely sure what to expect. Several years have passed since their last visit and, especially with the real...

Bk. 04 Ch. 41  The road south from Honey Hollow is long, dark, and cold. The memory of The Looming Toom is fresh in everyone's minds, particularly Finnigan's, and the darkness is not helping. But, after an uneventful journey, the city of Earl finally appears in the distance. The party takes one final moment to prepare, knowing what they want to do once inside, yet it seems that trouble could begin...

Bk. 04 Ch. 40  Defeating just two Vestiges and eliminating the threat of the teleportation box was a draining experience. The creatures that The Looming Toom can bring to bear wield abilities more dangerous than any we have ever faced. If a single pair can be that dangerous, it's hard to imagine what will happen once The Looming Toom arrives. There's no telling how long we have until then, but now...

Bk. 04 Ch. 39  Finnigan's escape from The Hollow took the combined efforts of the group. Witnessing first-hand even a fraction of The Looming Toom's power has left Finnigan mentally scarred. If there were any doubts as to the need to destroy the teleportation box, they have certainly been removed now. But, eliminating this threat is more dangerous than they can imagine, and Finnigan isn't the only...

Bk. 04 Ch. 38  Lianna, the halfling god, has come to the ruins of Honey Hollow to mourn and vent her frustrations. The teleportation box provided a quick exit during the attack, but it also lead to so much loss. Arannis and Darvin played their part in the city's destruction, and Lianna is willing to give them a chance to make amends. Destroying the magic in the box shouldn't be too difficult, but...

Bk. 04 Ch. 37  Lianna, the halfling god, mourns in the wreckage of Honey Hollow. The city was once a home for numerous orcs and halflings, but The Conscription brought their form of divine peace to the citizens in the wake of The Withering. Now, the city is all but abandoned; the empty homes and spaces a mere shadow of what they once were. As the party seeks rest, the shadows of the fallen city em...

Bk. 04 Ch. 36  The journey continues as Finnigan, Darvin, and Arannis travel south into the Winter Band with their allies. The sky turns dark and the ocean branch freezes as they leave the sun behind and the temperatures drop. The last time the party was here, they were fleeing Honey Hollow in the middle of Dealing with The Conscription. And now, approaching the hollowed city, a new light appears....

Bk. 04 Ch. 35 Although the battle against The Tides of Fortune, the Uroleth, and the hunters is over, there are still matters to settle. Asturias Chase, the human-bear Tamani, could prove to be a valuable captive. After everything that's happened, perhaps she can provide some answers. But even if she plays along for now, deciding what to do with her in the long run could prove to be an even tricki...

Bk. 04 Ch. 34 Taking the fight from the ship to the ground below, things only seem to get worse. New enemies appear from the trees and the Uroleth above proves that it is never alone in a fight. One side wants to kidnap, while the other wants to consume. Our heroes need to put it all on the line to save their friends. Even then, will it be enough to win the battle on both fronts?   Music: twitter....

Bk. 04 Ch. 33 Before fleeing the ship with the unconscious Captain Edmundsen, Lymmons gave the command to unleash a frightening creature. The dark, mucous-covered creature with rows of sharp teeth emerged from the ship and took to the air. It's tendrils lash out at both sides of the conflict as it looks for its next meal. The party still wants to save their friends, but they should worry about sav...

Bk. 04 Ch. 32 -  The battle aboard The Tides of Fortune rages on as Captain Edmundsen's crew pulls out all the stops. This trespass cannot be allowed to continue, but the intruders may be too powerful to contain. Sam, Carolina, and Seth are still in danger of being taken away by the ospreys. As each side gets more desperate, the danger grows and grows until, perhaps, something even worse is unleas...

Bk. 04 Ch. 31 It is time to take the fight to The Tides of Fortune! Launching themselves onto the deck, the party stares down the dangerous crew. Meanwhile, swarms of ospreys carry away Sam, Carolina, and Seth. Finnigan, Arannis, and Darvin must work quickly if they are to survive aboard the ship and save all of their friends. Captain Edmundsen and his crew won't give up without a fight, and the g...