Most of you now catching up to the others with an evening’s rest. The late morning introduces you to a relatively hot midday here in the Hellcatch. The open blue sky with the occasional white-plumed cloud in the distance, still overshadowed by the ever-present glowing beam and red moon. The fortress is still a big abuzz from the events of this morning. Been long bouts of quiet with short skirmishes (with whether it be exterior guardians or testing scouts from the Vanguard’s positioning). The sight of that beast has definitely set everyone on edge. But you are awake and the day is yours.
02:08:55 Grabbed the “Dark Iron” frame for the mirror Zathuda used.
02:11:23 You gather your things for the day and it doesn’t take long for you to notice that the energy is a little lifted. There is presence and purpose to some of the more elite guard within this space and the central war tent where you were first introduced to some of the Exandrian Accord, you can see the security detail around it is a bit thick. It gives the sense that there are some important figures meeting. If you approach around this time, you can hear (and you can see partway in through the central open tent that there are figures having a discussion) the voice of the Voice of the Tempest just beyond the edge of the material itself, as well as a few other hushed voices.
As you approach the guard, they take note and one of them steps forward:
(intentionally broken speech)“There is meeting, but how this is important to speak to the council?” …and present is Keyleth, Voice of the Tempest. You also see Tofor Brotoras and Qi Mandozi. The Earthbreaker Groon is not present or any other figures. It’s just these three currently having a conversation.
02:15:13 Orym:"Got a little action last night."
02:19:17 Chetney:"There’s also renewed sense of urgency. Seems like their timetables have all moved up. We encountered the Five Minds while we were on the moon. We’ve seen division among their ranks. The brazen attack last night/this morning, there was no fear. He just came for her and then let her live with a test. I don’t think we have as much time as we think we do."
02:23:50 Keyleth hints at rallying Vox Machina allies.
Laura chimes in with an epic crossover sample of Vex and LotR:"You have my bow."
02:27:26 Liam’s grin when he realizes they’re talking about Caleb. Lots of smiles. Followed by disappointment at Keyleth’s announcement that another must be sent in his stead.
02:28:45 Ashley mouths “Essek?!” behind her Mister plushy.
02:30:18 Dorian:"If you’re relying on the help of the gods and their champions, I can’t say that I trust them anymore. If you’re looking to do something of this magnitude, it’s going to take people, and there are no people I’d rather be with."
02:33:22 Chetney:"With all due respect, fuck you guys. It’s incredible to me that you would send, to use your words, a group of fuck-ups and send us to the moon. No backup. We see things that none of you have ever seen, encountered the Five Minds, seen Predathos’ blue glass, species that have never been seen on Exandria. Then we’re going to go after Ludinus to some city named Aeor by ourselves, and it’s ‘Stop him, good luck, but don’t risk too much’? I’ll say this much. Whoever you’re talking to, whoever the decision makers are, that should come through us. We’ve paid in blood and bone and metal and we have more answers than it seems you do down here. You should check in with all of us. We’re the keepers of knowledge, not you. It’s not the other way around."
02:34:50 Lore Drop The terrifying release of Kaa’fourd…
02:37:37 “Butt Snow"
02:45:00 Seth Domade sounds a lot like Essek and Laura says it’s a disguise, hyped for the return of her hot boi.
02:50:16 Fan Art Moment Laudna modeling the Predathos Prison scale model for Seth
02:57:30 Ashton:“Well, I’ve got a giant hole.”
Dorian:“You’ve got a hole?”
Taliesin:“I’m going to open up the magic hole.”
Robbie:'Say again?”
Taliesin:"You heard me. I’ve got a magic hole."
02:59:42 Travis:"The Bag of Holding still soups."
03:01:33 Keyleth:“You look exhausted.” to Fearne with 4 stacks of exhaustion.
Robbie:“Those aren’t breadcrumbs, those are loaves.”
Travis:“Toe (tore) up! Wash your hair!”
Keyleth removes 2 pts of exhaustion from Fearne.
03:04:52 Fan Art Moment Fearne casually mentioning to the council that she can call upon the champion of Asmodeus. You see Tofor and Master Qi’s heads (slowly) turn over. You see Domade look over as well…(Keyleth) takes your (Fearne) hand a bit and pats it. She looks at the symbol (of Asmodeus) on your finger.
Keyleth:“I’ll let you know.”
Travis cackles and then tries to play it cool, "Whatever. Basic."
03:07:15 Orym:“My family will help your family, and hopefully we’ll see the sunrise again.”
Keyleth:“Yeah, and it seems we suddenly have an easier time communicating than we once did, so don’t be afraid to reach out when you can.”
Orym:“Will do. Anyway, I know you have a tree to catch, so I’ll leaf you to it.”
Keyleth:“Savior Blade.”
Orym:“Tempest.” Orym bounces awaylike a Gummi Bear
03:08:58 Dorian makes a mithtake (ha!)
Mythtaker Qi Mendozi gives a wink and a gun saying,"Forgiven…Anyway. Stay alive!"
03:11:40 Teleport to Zadash.
03:20:25 The group stealth check brings out nervous squeaks from Laura that progressively increase in pitch.
Ashley rolls a 1 so Fearne fires a fart for flavor at the guard.
Travis:"Smells like deer shit."
03:23:38 Taliesin’s glasses taste delicious.
03:25:56 Seth’s Plan:"When I say, ‘Do not panic’, I need you to grab this individual, and try and hold them and keep them restrained. Should we succeed, there will not be a fight, and I have a backup plan just in case."
03:29:28 Iva:"We do have some classic standbys…Enchanting Tryst…Shallow Breaths…Emerald Kiss…Spirited Succulents…The Dance of the Burning Call…Guard of my Heart…The Gale and the Raven and Tusk Love.
03:32:20 Music change
03:32:58 Seth:"Please do not panic."
03:34:06 Ashton with the Hammer Pin Maneuver!
03:35:47 Laudna makes a clutch counterspell.
03:36:43 Dorian’s 7th level Force Cage cast gets O-faces from everyone…before it fails.
03:37:58 Matt summarizes the rapid surprise round as Wizard Wing Chun.
03:41:30 The Anti-Magic field fills the chamber revealing the true appearances of the other two in the chamber.
“Bell’s Hells, I am Essek Thelyss. Ally to the Exandrian Concord and enemy to Ludinus Da’leth.”
Laura:“And genuine Hot Boiii!”
Essek:“This is Astrid Becke, Archmage of Civil Influence of the Dwendalian Empire. Successor to Trent Ikithon, and member of the Cerberus Assembly.” Mic Drop Moment Astrid:“I am no successor to him. I am his usurper.”