Prologue - Session 1

A Safe Place

Tucked away into the Elsewhere, Adora has used her powers to create a Bastion to house and supply our Heroes and any future allies. With the world as dangerous a place as it is, it will be nice to have somewhere safe to retreat to when things seem dire.

Ally: Princess Adora

While not the strongest, Adora's unique magic and her clear connection to the Pans make her a powerful supporting ally. Not as powerful as Pan Prime, the party may still need to protect her on the battlefield, but she may still be of use. Outside of combat, Adora's connections, magic, and winning personality should be able to open many doors otherwise closed to the crew.

Solving the Riddle - Part II (Time at the Station)

With riddle in hand, the crew sets sights on Nexus Central Station only to be met by Pan, who is more than happy to tag along for the ride. Ryshard dutifully fills their dear friend in on everything that has happened so far.

At the station, Fio is beset upon by a fan while Ryshard discovers the next clue: a cipher within an envelope pinned to the bulliten board by a symbol of Horologium. Dwell, meanwhile, finds themselves drawn to the statue that stands as the centerpiece of the station: a mysterious Tiefling woman standing atop an almost reflective piece of obsidian, bordered by an intricate stone frame. Looking at it makes their head hurt.

Once Fio can be pulled away from her distraction, Ryshard enlists her help on the next cipher while Pan observes with a great interest. Dwell take the time to skate around the station and engage with the handful of buskers. Normally an enjoyable experience, they're thrown off when approached by a familiar yet unfamiliar face who hands them a coin and thanks them for the entertainment.

In time, Fio solves the puzzle: A PIECE OF THE PAST BURIED DEEP INSIDE. FORGOTTEN AMONGST THE SILENT SKY. NOW FROM THE SHADOWS WE MUST HIDE. UNDER THE WARDENS WATCHFUL EYE.

Fio and Ryshard pick up quickly on "The Wardens" both being relatively familiar with the Trail Wardens' Guild. While the rest of the riddle is still unclear, the crew sets their sights on the Timeless Terrace.  

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Solving the Riddle - Part III (The Warden's Watchful Eye)

With some trepidation, the crew enters the Guildhouse and Ryshard once more notices an envelope pinned this time to the Guild's Job Board. On its front is the drawing of an eye, just as the riddle implied. The party opens it, revealing a photograph of the night sky containing the constellations of each of the Gods. On the back, another cipher and a note: "Look to the Sky - Pan"

Two problems arise. First, the sky has never held stars. The party marvels in confusion as to how they even comprehend what stars are given they should have no memories of such things. Second, Pan assures the crew that she did not write that note. Alarmed and agitated, Pan suggests abandoning the puzzle until a series of text messages seemingly force her to retreat outside. The party presses on with the puzzle, noting that the Horologium symbol is brighter than the others on the photo.

When they finally finish, they are left with an address "26 Sundance Road TT" Determined to pursue this to its end, the crew heads off with Pan staying behind to "handle a work thing"  

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Solving the Riddle - Part IV (The Sundance House)

The crew arrives at Sundance Road only to discover that while 24 and 28 seem to be present, 26 does not....or does it? Fio manages to see it, nestled between the two other homes on the street, though it flickers in and out of reality. Once she points it out, the others start to see it too; a house that makes more sense to be there than not, but that struggles to exist all the same. And waiting on the porch? None other than Pan, though it appears she's had time to change.  

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Reunion - Part I

Pan(?) brings the crew inside to a back office, where another figure sits at a desk. This figure is none other than the Mysterious Stranger from the day before and now, getting a better look at her, the party can see a strong resemblance to Pan though they do not look exactly the same. The stranger introduces themselves as Byeol, and reveals that the present Pan's true identity is Princess Adora before shifting into the form of Coyra Deldove.

Across a moment that feels like eternity, everyone's memories slip back into place. They recall Diyon, plagued by the Corruption. They recall their tragedies and losses. They recall their friendships and adventures. The truth of their lives comes into question. Dwell and Ryshard, having been in the Convergence prior to the Collapse have an easier time regaining this information than Fio, who is physically harmed by the melding of her memories. Dwell, still holding animosity against Coyra for their secrecy, attempts (and fails) to let out their feelings by slapping her.

For better or for worse, the original team has been reunited. Now they must decide what they intend to do.

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The Babysitter's Club - Part 1

Byeol produces a set of images with timestamps indicating that each of the Pans that the crew has been living with are actually unique individuals; none of which are their original friend. On the pictures, each Pan is granted a codename:

• Mouse - Ryshard's Pan
• Snake - Fio's Pan
• Hawk - Dwell's Pan

Despite their investigations, Byeol can offer no real indication as to where the "real" Pan is. All the crew knows is that wherever she is, she's suffering. Each with their own reasons, the Crew agrees to try and track down Pan and find answers to this place.

(Author's note, Byeol is not listed here because they are a Player Character)

Pan - Codename ???

Whichever Pan was traveling with the Crew during their investigation was confident, curious, and perhaps a bit quick to anger. Now that the crew knows she's not their original Pan, the question becomes: just who is she?

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Adora Cano

"You're dead." -- Ryshard Sparklestone
The spark of it all, Adora's death is what originally brought the party together so to see her standing around as if nothing had happened came as quite a shock. She claims no memories of dying, and seems content to deal with that at some later point. In the meantime, she's here and happy to help.