The Story So Far

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Changelog - Recent additions by date added [as of 1/29/2019]

Pre-story Lore and Adventure – Tales from before the beginning of the Sun Forged Oath campaign. Top

Session 1: The Beginning -  Our heroes begin their story in the Fox and Hound Inn, which is invaded by a ragtag group of highwaymen known as the Iron Wolverines. Top

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Session 2: Lair of the Iron Wolverines - Our heroes follow the Iron Wolverines back to their camp, and exterminate the lot – Eagle Wind earning a prize from Subdued Summer as she handily strikes down their leader. A demon cult is discovered because of an altar within the camp, and Low Vice and Resplendent Jade Elixir do their first sorcerous working together to prevent the demon from being able to return to the surface. Top

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Session 3: Shadows of the Mist Grove - Our heroes receive gifts from the Three, help a merchant attacked on the road, and investigate reports of Hungry Dead Top

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Session 4: Truth or Consequences - Our heroes encounter the mysterious Mint By Midnight, and Low Vice gets into an argument with a rude Second Circle demon. The necromancer across the street is murdered by an agent of Mask of Winters who manipulated Glance of Emerald's memory in order to use the Fox and Hound as a base of operations. Top

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Session 5: Thousand Devils Night - Our heroes prepare for the first night of Calibration. A costume contest is held at the Fox and Hound; Jade wins. Summer finds a new protege, sent to her by the handsome Joyous Ford. A mysterious boat filled with angry dead seeks to dock. Top

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Session 6: Thousand Devil's Night II - Our heroes fight desperately against hungry dead and nearly lose two friends. Fortunate Tributaries saves the group at the last moment. Jade discovers a plague. Top

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Session 7: Dawn of the Second Day of Darkness - Our heroes battle a mysterious plague and an alliance is forged with Fortunate Tributaries. Summer comes face to face with her adversary Obsidian Heart, who brings refuges from slavery to her inn at the behest of Rumbling Ford. Top

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Session 8: Cold Winds Rise, the First Snow Falls - Our heroes get caught up in political machinations. Summer confronts Rumbling Ford and Joyous Ford about their private dealings. A new persona, Ashen Crow, is developed for Radiant Koi. Eagle Wind's brother makes a rude entrance and announces she is to be married. Top

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Session 9: The Winter Festival - Our heroes attend a party for the Winter Festival at the Fox and Hound; Dierdre is in attendance and soon carries on a torrid affair with Resplendent Jade Exlir. Fortunate Tributaries sends the party gifts in appreciation of the group's efforts. Obsidian Heart is stalked by a ghostly assassin following an argument with Summer, and is saved at the last moment. Top

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Session 9-2: A Gathering of Merchants - Our heroes handle individual responsibilities while Subdued Summer visits the Yuan encampment for a merchant gathering, bringing Dierdre with her; Jade has been summoned by White Hawk to investigate a mysterious illness. Skeletal creatures attack. Summer and Dierdre form a plan with difficult consequences. Jade is kidnaped. Top

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Session 10: Blood and Bone Shattered on Snow - Our heroes rush to save Resplendent Jade Elixir, who has been kidnapped by Wren of the Yuan. Subdued Summer and Low Vice make plans over an impressive amount of liquor. The rest of the group arrives at the Thunderbird camp just in time for Resplendent Jade Elixir to take the second breath and heal a mystical plague. Top

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Session 11: Falling Snow Gives Way to Cool Rain - Our heroes journey to discover why Mist Shrounded Bamboo has been absent from the spirit courts at the behest of Fortunate Tributaries – leaving the sorcerers behind to hone their craft. A trio of Fair Folk, including one named Amber Eyes, make themselves known as the meddling cause. She threatens to make part of the group a meal, which triggers Subdued Summer into taking the Second Breath and using her new powers to force them to leave. Top

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Session 12: Falling Cherry Blossoms Herald the Dawning of Spring - Our heroes split up to handle an assortment of tasks. Resplendent Jade Elixir sequesters himself to craft, Subdued Summer disappears from town altogether in order to cope with taking the Second Breath, Eagle Wind and Low Vice journey to consult with Master Miyori, and Radiant Koi dons the persona of Ashen Crow for a trip to Great Forks with Obsidian Heart. Low Vice and Eagle Wind are attacked by dangerous Anuhle spiders, and to defend his friends, Low Vice takes the second breath. Koi and Obsidian are attacked simultaneously by a mysterious assassin, who nearly kills Obsidian and triggers exaltation in a startled Koi as he viciously slays the assassin in response. Top

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Session 13: Journey to the Shrine of Hallowed Leaves - Our heroes prepare to leave for the Shrine of Hallowed Leaves, but Relentless Vanguard is called away at the last moment. The remaining members of the group are taken through a vision of the shrine by Master Miyori, who Summer discovers is much more than he seems. Top

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Session 14: Visiting Friends and Artisans Gifts - Our heroes journey to the Shrine of Hallowed Leaves at the urging ot Relentless Vanguard, who hopes to find something to help Hakura. Mint By Midnight agrees to escort the group through the Forest of Whispers, home of the cruel wood spider Akinosa. At the temple, they are confronted by a demon who summons each person's worst nightmare into an army of acid tongued doppelgangers. Vanguard manages to snag her prize – an ancient spear named Zelator – at the last moment, taking her Second Breath and slaying the demon with it. Top

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Session 15: Gaiden Story ~ Lost Library - Our heroes come across a group of Hakuran soldiers on their way back to the Fox and Hound. Subdued Summer has a vision of her prior self, Falling Star, and is surprised when the incarnation of a man in her vision, now known as Burden of Mercy, happens upon their camp. With his assistance, they discover the location of an ancient library in the woods where Amber Eyes is thought to have originated. Top

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Session 15-2: Gaiden Story ~ Lost Library - Our heroes begin their journey to the ancient library. Relentless Vanguard and Subdued Summer have a heated argument over how to proceed, culminating in Summer making a hurtful error. The group travels to the Singing Forest, where they come across a gate on a hillside that only Summer seems to be able to enter – within she finds priceless artifacts and a slough of visions of her past self and her Lunar mate. Top

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Session 15-3: Gaiden Story, Lost Library - Our heroes hear the footsteps of Fair Folk above, and form a plan to ambush them. Amber Eyes and her two guards stand at the library's gate, intent on entering Summer's demense. They are quickly dispatched, to the joy of Relentless Vanguard and Burden of Mercy. Top

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Session 16: Song Lines of Yuan - Our heroes return to the Yuan with Eagle Wind amidst bad omens. Word of war spreads quickly to the group, who realize there are foul magicks afoot when informed by a group of rampaging Firebirds that Eagle Wind had slaughtered their Khan and all of his heirs. A messenger is sent by Seven Season's Widow, who makes it clear she plans to turn Eagle's sister Red Sparrow into a weapon for Mask of Winters. Top

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Session 17: The Hidden Valley - Our heroes travel to the hidden valley of the matrilineal Heron clan where Eagle Wind's mother resides. Resplendent Jade Elixir heals Steel Osprey, Eagle's father, who soon returns to his overbearing, misogynistic self. A tense dinner follows, with Low Vice threatening Osprey for his hurtful behavior. Eagle attends a meeting with her aunt, Khan of the Heron, and something triggers her to take the Second Breath. The group celebrates – their Circle is complete. Top

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Session 18: Ancient Oaths Fulfilled - Our heroes find a demense and within it a sarcophagus which holds the body and hungry ghost of Eagle Wind's past life, Ciel. A bargain is struck with the Firebird and Third Flame; Subdued Summer hires White Hawk and his warriors as a standing army. The Circle returns home, and settle into their routines when a deadly fire sweeps through the inn severely injuring many and sending Rain's Cadence into hiding. Top

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Session 18-2: Spring's End - Our heroes begin to work through the aftermath of the tavern fire. Subdued Summer takes a sorcerous oath and learns a new spell after battling Fair Folk with Jade in a dream crafted by Fortunate Tributaries. Jade begins work on safeguarding his garden with Summer's assistance. Top

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Session 19: Summer's Return - Our heroes continue recovering from the explosion, and tensions run high as Radiant Koi blames himself and vanishes into the night. Subdued Summer makes an effort to reach out to Eagle Wind's sister, Red Sparrow, as Low Vice and Seven Seasons Widow continue their war of spirit messengers. Top

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Session 19-2: Gaiden Story: Festival and Fortune - Our heroes journey to Nexus to celebrate the Festival of a Thousand Fortunes with Subdued Summer's father, Singed Wing of Dawn. Early in the festivities, uncomfortable truths are revealed after he is kidnapped by old foes, who seek to trap Summer and force her to join the Guild  Radiant Koi reveals his true identity as Jubilant Thunder and confronts childhood evils, while Eagle Wind finds her morals at odds with the cruelty of her peers. Top

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Session 20: The End of One Journey is Another's Beginning – Our heroes begin to make future plans, but are interrupted by a conflict in the inn during breakfast. Low Vice battles with an Anuhle spider demon after hearing troubling news from his spy network in Thorns; Eagle Wind makes a friend. Subdue Summer and her allies are summoned by The Three to discuss the impending threat of Mask of Winters,Winters and his various attacks, and form a complicated contract with their new allies. Top

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Session 21: Feast or Famine - Our heroes journey to Marita to subvert efforts to bring Thorns into the Confederation of Rivers. Subdued Summer introduces Joyous Ford to Rain's Cadence and the wonders in the Fox and Hound's basement. The Circle finds a new ally in Smoldering Ember, Ambassador of Great Forks; sharp words are had with Typhen, an emissary sent from Thorns. Relentless Vanguard's absence is sharply felt when lives are threatened without warning.Top

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Session 22: A Game of Cat and Mouse - Our heroes reunite with a frustrated Relentless Vanguard and meet the Hakuran ambassador, Kalisha Stone. The game with Typhen heats up; Summer and the Circle put on a show of fear and distress for his benefit. A mysterious gift arrives and Summer is gravely wounded.  Top

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Session 23: A Game of Cat and Mouse Part II - Our heroes deal with the immediate repercussions of the attack on Subdued Summer, with Resplendent Jade Elixir rushing to her side to heal her injuries. Emotions run high and tension within the Circle begin to come to a head. Following a long day of preparation for the vote, Eagle Wind is threatened with arrest as Typhen manipulates the Yuan and Port Calin ambassadors. An unexpected ally is discovered. Top

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Session 24: The Final Move - Our heroes congregate with new allies in the Council Chamber to finally vote on the fate of Thorns. An explosion threatens the Circle and the entire city, with repercussions that ripple across the region. Top

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Session 25: Homecoming - Our heroes tie up loose ends within Marita and work to prevent the city from becoming a ghost of its former self. Low Vice and Subdued Summer work on their project management and propaganda skills as Eagle Wind exorcises the dead and Resplendent Jade Elixir heals the remaining wounded. The Circle returns home to Tenyio and reunites with friends. A mysterious white-haired visitor arrives, and her presence sends a shockwave through the Fox and Hound. Top

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Session 25-2: Projects Upon Coming Home - Our heroes embark on projects while waiting for the Circle to once again be together. Subdued Summer awakens to find a kindred spirit waiting for her. Low Vice returns to Marita to assist in the reconstruction. Resplendent Jade Elixir begins crafting his long-term project. Top

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Session 25-3: Poems about Tenyio - Summary from episode listing goes here. Top

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Session 26: A Return to Form - Our heroes reunite amid tension from shifting relationships upon introductions with Inari Nine Tails, Summer's Lunar mate. Relentless Vanguard and Summer return from Hakura after securing the blessing of Amara, and permissions required to complete the signing of the contract with the Three. The reunion is interrupted as the possessed sister of Eagle Wind appears, allowing the Circle to exorcise Seven Seasons Widow's foolish squire and get Red Sparrow to safety. Top

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Session 27: Feasts, Tea, and Artisanship - Intending to meet with Mighty Jade Triumph to decide whether to hunt down the demon Dark Iron Star's cult or the Death Knight Seven Seasons Widow, the Circle is exasperated to discover that Jade Elixir's cousin has chosen to stop waiting and has headed out on his own. They follow, and with the help of Inari arrive ahead of the other group and strike a deal with Akinosa the wood spider. Top

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Session 28: Silk Painted Black - Further preparations occur in order to deal with the Order of the Scarlet Smoke. Koi gets information from his contacts while the others track down an abandoned ritual site. They are led to a group of 15 cultists and group up together before advancing, but are shocked to find everyone dead when they arrive – and Summer's presumed-dead uncle, and apparent Death Knight, Dove of Morning waiting there with his minion, the demon Dark Iron Star.  Top

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Session 29: Reunion in Blood - Deirdre and Mighty Jade Triumph discover some horrifying news and race to warn the others. They arrive to find their friends about to confront Dark Iron Star and the former Dove of Morning. Social and emotional maneuverings on Summer's part convince the Death Knight to step aside, leaving the group to face the Second Circle demon unopposed. After a fierce battle, Low Vice consumes the very essence of the demon, destroying it for good and the Death Knight escapes to the Labyrinth of the Neverborn, but not before Summer casts a spell to prevent him from reporting what he has learned. The two Jade cousins joyfully reunite and celebrate the avenging of their family, while Deirdre worriedly tells them she has more news…  Top

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Session 30: Return to the Forest of Whispers - The meeting with Akinosa takes an unexpected turn, as the appearance of two very old allies causes a sudden change in planned alliances. After ousting the wood spider, the group settles in for a week to help re-establish the returned forest god who originally inhabited the Forest of Whispers. Meanwhile, Relentless Vanguard uneasily tries to comes to terms with a returned piece of her prior Exaltation's life. And upon the group's return to Tenyio, they receive shocking news of Obsidian Heart.  Top

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  • Ostra's Fall - A dream of the past, but is it imagination or memories? 

Session 31: Preparations Before the Next Dawn - During a rare break in urgency, our heroes seek to plan their next moves – but their personal lives end up taking the forefront. Deirdra considers a change in status while Inari and Summer come to an agreement on the same. Koi admits that something deeper with Rogue might be nice, Vanguard seeks to reconcile her past and present,  Jade is off planning something mysterious, and Low Vice is the only one who manages to get work done. Meanwhile in Nexus, an old enemy accepts an opportunity for the power to do something about his hatred.  Top

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Session 32: Justice Heralds New Friends - Communication is the name of the game for all our heroes. Dierdre and Jade discuss the nature of their relationship, but some parts of their future remain unclear. Eagle Wind fields questions from Okami Jun while the Lunar aids her as she puts to rest the restless spirits and abandoned dead of the Forest of Whispers. Meanwhile, the rest of our heroes secure the support of Fortunate Tributaries and the Three for their plan to handle the refugees. A hero from Hakura shows up to help and settle a year-long old concern with her fellow Dawn, Relentless Vanguard. A disagreement darkens the mood between Vanguard, Inari, and Summer, but is quickly cleared up… just in time for Inari and Summer to put on a show.   Top

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Session 33: Gods and Monsters – A group from Hakura arrives, giving Relentless Vangaurd the chance to re-establish trust with her mentor. After a tense argument, the Celestials all agree to keep to the plan for the refugees, although with varying motivations and willingness. They travel down the river, establishing connections as they go, and locate the city-camp of Thorns expats. Once there, Subdued Summer finds the job of dealing with the Immaculates more challenging than hoped, but a cautious relationship is established and Resplendent Jade Elixir begins the arduous task of checking the refugees for illnesses and curses. Deirdre has an emotional conversation with Obsidian Heart, which unexpectedly doesn't end in divorce. Summer and Vanguard both remember more of their past with Okami.    Top

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  • Puzzle Pieces – A stream of consciousness page from Summer's journal

Session 33.2:  Our heroes attempt to further camouflage themselves within the Imperial camp. Autumn Tempest arrives with troubling news from Nexus. Tempers flare as a result of the love triangle between Obsidian Heart, Deirdre, and Resplendent Jade Elixir. Subdued Summer and Deirdre have a heated exchange.  Top

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Session 34: The Morning of Night Part I - On the final day of Resplendent Jade Elixir's medical review of the refugees, tensions are high from the previous day's arguments. This is soon overshadowed both literally and figuratively as a massive soulsteel airship sweeps over the refugee city, and night falls again beneath its shadow. A dread sorcerer assaults the city with a killing spell of keening wraiths that swells and grows to overtake it even as monstrous undead attack our heroes across and around the city. They race against the clock and the threats to their lives to save the people they've worked so hard to protect…    Top

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Session 35: The Morning of Night Part II – Having beaten back the Deathknights' forces, our heroes are dismayed and angered to realize the day's problems are far from over. Three having been revealed as Solars, the refugee Thorns guards turn on them as anathema. They manage to handle the situation without bloodshed, although things are tense on both sides. They separate into smaller groups to handle individual parts of the situation, and upon meeting back up are dragged into repeated arguments over the past, present, and future.     Top

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Session 36: Into Darkness – Our heroes arrive in the country of Thorns and track down Seven Seasons Widow to finally settle the months-old grudge. Amara's request satisfied and the safety of Hakura calling, Lovely Breath bids the group a sad goodbye for now. Rather than depart the country immediately, Relentless Vanguard reminds the group that the Lunar Anja Silverclaws has been confirmed alive but captured and is pending execution.. and so they continue on deeper and deeper into the darkness of the shadowlands.      Top

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Session 37: Behind Enemy Lines - Our heroes travel towards the capital of Thorns, with Vanguard and her lunar mate embarking on an adventure sparked by a shared vision. The rescue mission takes an unexpected turn when it's discovered that Anjaya Silver Claws has escaped with the assistance of her Solar, Jaioun Night Warden. Back in Tenyio, the group plans for the future and reminisces about Radiant Koi's early employment with Subdued Summer. Deirdre visits Mighty Jade Triumph; Low Vice settles old scores with Sonduk, She Who Stands In Doorways. Top

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Session 38: Having achieved their goal, Relentless Vanguard and Okami return to the others. Tensions flare between Subdued Summer and Inari, with competing opinions as to why. Summer takes some time to handle responsibilities within the Fox and Hound Inn, including the attempted arrest of some of her employees in Marita following the fleeing of Eagle Wind's political prisoner. Deirdre, Low Vice, and Resplendent Jade Elixir join Eagle Wind as she returns to her homeland with proof of Seven Seasons Widow's defeat. Eagle begins officially forming her new clan with the assistance of her Circle and newly found Lunar. Deirdre and Inari's male persona, Gnoggi, travel to visit the KaKhan in an ambassadorial capacity.   Top

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Session 39: Relentless Vanguard and Subdued Summer talk to Singed Wing of Dawn, asking for his assistance in their goal of finding a way to redeem Dove of Morning and Mask of Winters. Deirdre further expands her real estate holdings in Tenyio and comes up with a plan to keep Summer's library safeguarded. Eagle Wind and Distant Feather arrive in Tenyio and implore the rest of the Circle to return with them and help secure Eagle's position. Upon returning to the Yuan, Summer begins teaching the women of Eagle's clan about feminism and makes plans with Deirdre, Vanguard, and the rest of the Circle to smooth things over with the KaKhan. Okami privately voices concerns to Vanguard that Distant Feather may secretly go against Eagle Wind's wishes in regards to the KaKhan. Information about an attack by a group of rogue Dragonblooded reaches the group, and Vanguard offers a reasonable solution to the problem.  Top

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Session 40: Eagle Wind prepares to present her new clan to the KaKhan and make reparations to the Yuan people. Inari once again shapeshifts to Gnoggi and acts as Deirdre's husband. The KaKhan makes an effort to show off his authority, putting his 'grievances' against Eagle Wind and her efforts at redeeming herself on public display. Deirdre continues to act as Eagle Wind's ambassador. The escaped prisoner, now the KaKhan's wife, makes an effort to slander Subdued Summer – which backfires spectacularly, resulting in the wife being arrested. The Circle gleans more information about the Dragonblooded and meets White Horn, the only survivor of the attack. An argument almost happens as a result of assumptions, but Relentless Vanguard reminds everyone that with their Celestial Sorcery, they have time to accomplish everything in the order they desire (for once).   Top

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Session 41: Our heroes travel to a city south of the Hidden Fortress known as Wagner's Knob to resupply. Deirdre demonstrates her incomparable bureaucracy skills in purchasing the materials for Jade to craft cold weather gear for everyone. Several mysteries are uncovered, which the Circle decides to investigate at a later date, including that no one within the city is over the age of 50. After spending a restful night within the town, the Circle continues traveling north – passing by a sprawling demon encampment before finally arriving at their destination.  Top

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Session 42: Our heroes enter the Hidden Fortress and meet its protector, known as the Guardian. Relentless Vanguard and Subdued Summer are immediately suspicious of the automaton's motives. The Circle begins piecing together what happened to the Solars who called the fortress home as they explore, including the fate of the Solar Ozandus Pal, now known as the Black Psychopomp / the Death Lord Walker in Darkness.  Top

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Session 43: Our heroes continue exploring the Hidden Fortress and discover its hearthstone is missing. The entire group, less Deirdre and Fresh Surf, venture into the labyrinthian depths hidden beneath it. The group in the depths encounter a number of traps, secret doors, and other treacherous obstacles. Deirdre acquires a number of masks bearing the visage of the long-deceased Solars, and when experimenting with the Guardian's line of sight, she is attacked by its minions. Following an impressive speech designed to alert Subdued Summer to the danger, she, Relentless Vanguard, and their Lunars – trailed by the rest of the Circle – come to her rescue. The Guardian begins to reveal its true colors as it argues whether it or Deirdre is the truly treacherous one, further infuriating Summer who demands it be silenced permanently.  Top

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Session 44: Our heroes learn the Guardian has slipped into insanity – picking up the negative traits of the Solars who slowly wasted away within the walls of the Hidden Fortress. Low Vice suggests a ritual to enter the spirit's realm and kill it. While in the alternate dream realm, Summer and Deirdre learn they can manipulate how reality functions, helping to damage the Guardian as Low Vice and Relentless Vanguard prepare to deal with the creature permanently. When defeat is imminent, the Guardian begs for its life as Deidre predicted it would, but finds its pleas falling on deaf ears. The Circle continues exploring the ruins beneath the fortress to seek answers, ending their evening under the care of a trio of sentient statues who convincingly assure Summer they are benevolent.  Top

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Session 45: Our heroes complete their exploration of the labyrinth beneath the Hidden Fortress and retrieve its Hearthstone. Keeping her promise to Deirdre, Subdued Summer suggests their next stop be Nexus. The Circle arrives in Nexus and Deirdre shows off some of her property and what she loves about the city. Resplendent Jade Elixir is dismissive of Okami's offer of empathy, which angers Relentless Vanguard enough to confront him afterwards and results in him apologizing to the Lunar. Inari and Subdued Summer spend some long awaited time alone before returning to Nexus's Fox and Hound to check in. Summer finds out her possessive ex, Calm Sea, has been visiting and leaving her gifts – a situation she has to explain to an annoyed Inari.  Top

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Session 46: Our heroes begin enjoying their time in Nexus, while Relentless Vanguard and Okami take some time to check on things in Tenyio. Deirdre's ex-husband, Dominic, arrives and entertains the Circle and their Lunar mates with dinner, while Jade and Dominic posture for her affection. Dominic makes efforts to recruit Subdued Summer into the Guild; Summer and Deirdre offer Eagle Wind relationship advice. When Calm Sea arrives at the restaurant, Dominic makes efforts to hide his presence, but is thwarted by an observant Summer; Summer reveals that her ex frightens her. Inari and Koi begin a game of cat and mouse with the obsessive merchant prince.  Top

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Session 47: Our heroes are shocked to discover that Resplendent Jade Elixir has proposed to Deirdre, and the Eclipse has accepted. Radiant Koi and Inari Ninetails accomplish their goal of dealing with Calm Sea, with Inari striking a lethal blow on the merchant. The next morning, Subdued Summer has an emotional reaction to the engagement, sparking Inari to intervene and causing a fight between the couple. Summer reaches out to Joyous Ford, who joins her in Nexus, and the pair insist Deirdre stop her work day to take them, Jade, Eagle Wind, and Distant Feather on a jaunt around Nexus. Deirdre and Inari have a heart to heart about Summer; Joy and Inari nearly come to blows in a favorite bar. When Inari's male alter ego arrives, Joy expresses interest in the man and Summer receives an apology – and the three spend the night together. Low Vice journeys to Great Forks to obtain a crucial ingredient for a spell.  Top

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Session 48: Eagle Wind has a rooftop "friend" dinner with Distant Feather. Deirdre shows off her new ring to Okami and Vanguard when they return to the Nexus Fox and Hound. She announces the intention for a long engagement - to Jade Elixir's surprise. Sensing Summer's distress, Vanguard speaks up in agreement with the decision. Okami worries he has offended Deidre after having assumed she had nine CURRENT husbands, but she takes it as a compliment after correcting him gently. Radiant Koi puts on one of his alter-egos and tries to take over a Nexus gang by assassinating its leader, but is surprised to find the leader is another Solar. The newly discovered Solar escapes, leaving its two demon servants to fight, but Koi takes over one of the blood apes by vanishing into its shadow. Blood Ape Koi and the other demon track the assassin's scent, ending up at the Fox and Hound where Bloodied Spindle tells them that her honorable mistress Eagle Wind and other Celestial friends would help them. Low Vice steals one of the blood apes, and after Koi releases its body from his control, Jade Elixir takes the other. Vanguard is irked by the actions, warning the others that they need to proceed carefully to avoid turning the other Solar into an enemy. They decide to seek the Solar out and try to establish him as an ally.  Top

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Session 49: Our heroes meet up with the new Solar and his Circlemate, and Subdued Summer is able to smooth over any ruffles. The sharp-eared members spy on their new acquantainces and learn that another mysterious Celestial has tried to kill them before, seeking some sort of vengeance. Vanguard is curious and expresses an interested in finding this "frog faced" individual to hear her side of the story before choosing which one of them to back. The group returns to Tenyio.   Top

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Session 50: Upon returning to Tenyio, our heroes spend time reconnecting with their friends and allies: including learning current news from their homelands, exploring romantic possibilities, and cementing political positions. The session ends with a meeting with The Three, where they seek to convince the gods of Great Forks in regards to the incoming refugees.   Top

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