Plaza of the Pallid Mask

 “I do not know how you are here, alive, but this is where your quest ends. I will see to it myself!” the Pallid Mask intoned before casting a spell at Erevel.

Ciprian identified the spell as Phantasmal Killer but Erevel withstood the horror for minimal damage.  Gavril had targeted the creature as his Quarry while Ursina moved out of direct line of sight.  Paullus fired his bow at the creature but did no damage and Armania tried to hit the enemy with Magic Missiles but the spell fizzled.

Erevel stood dazed, looking absently toward the sky.

Audience with the Queen

The party stood wondering where they actually were.  What were they supposed to do and how?  Where would they go next?

"I am in need of a restoration and can supply healing for everyone who was damaged," Ciprian began.

"I am in great need of healing," Armania said hurrying over to Ciprian.

The rest of the party moved to surround Ciprian as he began the Greater Paths of Glory.  After that was accomplished, Ursina cast a restoration on Ciprian healing his Wisdom damage.

"Do we need to squeeze through these cracks?" Erevel asked.

"There is a wider passage down here in the southeast," Gavril added.

Where Dark Winds Whisper

"Does anyone need a restoration or limited wish?" Ursina inquired.

"I will need one after we sleep.  I am still down strength," Gavril responded.

"After reading more about the Path to the Black Stars ritual, I may need a restoration after performing or maybe in the middle as I will lose wisdom as the ritual continues," Ciprian said more worried than earlier.

"I will take two of them after the sleep," Ursina responded.

"Will you need help in casting the ritual?" Erevel asked.

"It would help some if I can get four people to be secondary casters," Ciprian said.

"We can decide tomorrow," Armania said.

The Mandate of Heaven

"I really could use a rest to regain spells.  I have used several today already."  Armania stated.

"Will the Saffron Prince have an issue with us activating the last Stela?" Erevel asked.

"I could send Barnabas to scout the area to see if there is any creatures wandering the city or at the Stela." Agna suggested.

"It would be good to know if any wandering monsters could hinder us on our way," Armania added.

"I will send Barnabas to scout," Agna replied.

Star Sworn Nagas at the Ritual

After getting Ciprian's attention, the group began to discuss how to proceed from here.  Paullus was unresponsive so Armania cast Limited Wish on him and he snapped back to his reticent self.  But at least he responded to the party.

After some additional healing and restorations to bring the party back from some of its greater damage, both to body and mind, the group decided to take another day of rest on the morrow as they still needed to heal.  Hoshbagh joined them, and began eating their food once again.  Gavril was looking for some more healing potions as he had used all he had.

The party then spent a night of restful sleep although Agna was around as they woke up.

Star Seed

"Will we need to fight this evil underwater?" Gavril asked inquiringly.

"More than likely, but we can use some spells to help us," Ciprian responded.

"I have Life Bubble, which allows normal breathing underwater for everyone," Paullus chimed up as a shock to everyone.

"I think I should scout the lake before we head out there.  Maybe there is something on the island," Ciprian said taking flight on his horse.

The Inner Seal

"So can you bring me white robes?  I want to be able to use your wind walk to make a furious escape at times?" Ciprian asked Eamiran after learning of her capabilities.

"Certainly master," she snickered. "If that is all I have work to do."

"You can go now but I may need you on the morrow,"

The rest of the party settled down for the evening after requesting items from Hoshbagh.  She said she would meet them at the well in the morning.