Chapter One - Session 2

The Garden

A Bastion Special Facility, this green space will allow the group to grow plants for food, crafting, or profit. They might need someone to help care for it, but it should still serve them well over time.

Ally: Astra Sparklestone

Though a dancer by trade, one must never forget the tenacity of this bewitching Fire Genasi. She may not have a full understanding of what's going on, but her love and loyalty to her Husband drives her to follow him to the ends of the earth. A (mostly retired) member of the Trail Warden's Guild, Astra has already proven she is capable of holding her own; though her real strengths fall in the support she can grant others by presence alone. Her inspiring performances could mean the difference between success and failure.

Social Link - Dwell/Ryshard

Ryshard takes a moment to check in with Dwell on how they might be feeling. With memories returned, he remembers the close relationship that Dwell and Pan had back in Diyon. Dwell appreciates the concern, even if they are not open to sharing their emotions in full. The pair remember that the other one is there if they ever need to talk to one another again.

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Protecting Astra

Concerned that their loved ones may be targeted, Ryshard slips off into the city to track down his wife and bring her to the safety of the Bastion. Cleverly disguised by an excellent use of Wizard Magic, Ryshard slips off to "The Goden Age Jazz Club" and messages Astra to meet him at the Sundance house; and just in time! On arrival, Astra notes she had just been on the phone with Mouse who had been expressing concern about Ryshard's behavior. With the help of Byeol, the group managed to convince Astra to stick around.

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The Babysitter's Club - Part 2

Byeol reveals that there's a fourth Pan who has been tasked with monitoring her/Coyra: Codename: Fox. She also reveals that Fox was previously willing to kill Byeol in order to "reset" her, and she wouldn't put it past the other Pans to do the same. The stakes are high and memories are precious.

Meanwhile, after returning home from the Sundance House to sort out her affairs, Fio is greeted the following morning by Snake who seems quite keen on keeping Fio close by. Fortunately, Fio manages to lose this hanger-on in a meeting with Abernathy at his office in Nexus Central Station before disguising herself and sneaking back to the Sundance house.

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Quest Obtained - A Little Railroading

Abernathy has tasked Fio with testing out his newest railway invention. These special devices should allow Abernathy to set up new railway stations outside of Nexus without needing to spend the time and money constructing rails through the dangerous wilderness. This experimental portal technology is a curious thing; let's hope it works.

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Quest Obtained - Saving the Stars

Byeol reveals they've had an opportunity to travel a bit in their time here in this strange world, and on this journey they discovered that each of the old Diyonic Gods have been trapped within mysterious Crystals throughout the land. The Gods could serve as valuable allies on this perilous journey and Byeol suggests that the group take time to locate and free them when they can. They party sees no reason to disagree.

Pan - Codename Snake

Fio's Pan, this one seems to be quite insistent and a bit tricky. Although determined to not lose track of Fio (again) it seems she is not beyond being bested.

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Abernathy Fleetfoot

An inventive and polite halfling responsible for implementing Nexus' favored public transport: the Railways. He seems a bit nervous about sharing and testing his ideas, perhaps because he has a lot on his shoulders. Still, he's a sweet man who clearly has the city's best interests at heart.

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Zugar Moz

Adenno's boss and apparently a real stickler for the way they like things to be done. Perhaps with some sort of antagonistic relationship to Fio as a co-worker. Troubling to work with, but probably not unreasonable.

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Astra Sparklestone

Ryshard's loving and devoted wife. Tall, charismatic, and just a bit skeptical she's often viewed as much of what Ryshard is not. Still, if pressed, she'll say that his kind heart and intellectual interests are too endearing to pass up. She knows she'll never understand everything the way he does, but she's also willing to trust that he would never do anything to harm her.

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Nyda of Dayspring

Fio's mother; the kind of parent who is simultaneously too interested and yet not interested enough in what their child is up to. She means well, but her position in society has disconnected her somewhat from what should be otherwise meaningful relationships. Still, it's apparent she loves and supports her children.
She seems quite interested in Fio finding someone and settling down. She seems particularly interested in Fio doing so with Adenno as she appears to find him novel and charming.

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Adora Cano

"Floor is love, floor is life." -- Adora
Adora has shown that while is is happy to help, perhaps she needs to take time to help herself. She stresses over tiny decisions, such as what color to paint the Bastion walls, and can forget to do simple self-care tasks like eating if she's too into what she's doing. She's also clearly proud of her position as Princess of Luto, even if she doesn't mind getting her own hands dirty.

Authors Note: I just want it to be known that Dwell made some food for themselves/others this session and it was lovely and we all love them for it.