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	After quickly getting Aunty-approval, we visit <strong>Lady Fangbreaker</strong> to get permission to attempt to cure the death-crater in her land, which lie within Elvander territory.Â Apparently the trees within a mile or so of the crater's edge are "sickening".Â Permission granted.Â According to mythology the area was (Before Crater) a sacred site.</p>		After quickly getting Aunty-approval, we visit <strong>Lady Fangbreaker</strong> to get permission to attempt to cure the death-crater in her land, which lie within Elvander territory.Â Apparently the trees within a mile or so of the crater's edge are "sickening".Â Permission granted.Â According to mythology the area was (Before Crater) a sacred site.</p>
	<p>The crater is about 500' wide & moderately deep.Â It has a dark glassy surface; the centre has a death-aura & is demon-tainted (<strong>Malthus</strong>).Â Isil Eth goes into a trance to confirm that it is correct to purify the place.Â She learns the history:Â It was where some of the younger gods first beheld the world & a temple was consecrated there.Â The demons were jealous & Malthus rained down destruction.Â <br>		<p>The crater is about 500' wide & moderately deep.Â It has a dark glassy surface; the centre has a death-aura & is demon-tainted (<strong>Malthus</strong>).Â Isil Eth goes into a trance to confirm that it is correct to purify the place.Â She learns the history:Â It was where some of the younger gods first beheld the world & a temple was consecrated there.Â The demons were jealous & Malthus rained down destruction.Â <br>
	I.E.'s consecration weakens the taint but does not banish it.Â Naden speaks to spirits (<strong>Elwe</strong> & <strong>Maurhyn</strong>) who are impressed with the rapidity of our response to their attack ~~â€”~~ "Did you see what hit us?"Â After touching the ceremonial pick to glass, IE <em>MolRec</em>s the glassy slag to air & we eventually uncover an object.Â Divination reveals it is '''Kyanite''' (the same stuff that powered the Dark circle), which was forged by Malthus into a <strong>spearhead</strong> for the express purpose of destroying the holy site.Â Wielder gains Death-aspect, but must slay at least one sentient per day.Â Those whom it slays enter a moment of timeless twilight & their souls are detained indefinitely.Â It is confirmed as one of the focuses of the Curse.<br>		I.E.'s consecration weakens the taint but does not banish it.Â Naden speaks to spirits (<strong>Elwe</strong> & <strong>Maurhyn</strong>) who are impressed with the rapidity of our response to their attack — "Did you see what hit us?"Â After touching the ceremonial pick to glass, IE <em>MolRec</em>s the glassy slag to air & we eventually uncover an object.Â Divination reveals it is '''Kyanite''' (the same stuff that powered the Dark circle), which was forged by Malthus into a <strong>spearhead</strong> for the express purpose of destroying the holy site.Â Wielder gains Death-aspect, but must slay at least one sentient per day.Â Those whom it slays enter a moment of timeless twilight & their souls are detained indefinitely.Â It is confirmed as one of the focuses of the Curse.<br>
	Although such items are traditionally stored in the guild vaults, we decide to destroy it.Â Bleyse gets it red-hot, but it is undamaged, so SF suggests dowsing it in cold water.Â This destroys the item & effect; the ensuing fine dust & slivers are carefully swept into several silk bags.</p>		Although such items are traditionally stored in the guild vaults, we decide to destroy it.Â Bleyse gets it red-hot, but it is undamaged, so SF suggests dowsing it in cold water.Â This destroys the item & effect; the ensuing fine dust & slivers are carefully swept into several silk bags.</p>
	<p>The Dryad Queen stays behind to re-pine.Â And after a thanksgiving feast, we decide to return to the frozen north (Seir-beria?) to destroy the connection with that demon code-named Sally, after some basic preparations (cladding the wine-bottles).<br>		<p>The Dryad Queen stays behind to re-pine.Â And after a thanksgiving feast, we decide to return to the frozen north (Seir-beria?) to destroy the connection with that demon code-named Sally, after some basic preparations (cladding the wine-bottles).<br>
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	<p>Isil Eth: So Alfhiem is beset by eight demons, a dragon AND daffoldils?</p>		<p>Isil Eth: So Alfhiem is beset by eight demons, a dragon AND daffoldils?</p>
	<p>Axis to Naden: "Does this look necrotic to you?"</p>		<p>Axis to Naden: "Does this look necrotic to you?"</p>
	<p>Isil Elth: "When are the Spring rites?" ~~â€”~~ Helpful elf: "In spring, Ma'am"</p>		<p>Isil Elth: "When are the Spring rites?" — Helpful elf: "In spring, Ma'am"</p>
	<p>"Stowing Eight tons of slightly-used masonry with the rest of the loot -- this is so definitely an ''Ameila'' adventure"</p>		<p>"Stowing Eight tons of slightly-used masonry with the rest of the loot -- this is so definitely an ''Ameila'' adventure"</p>
	<p>Sabrina: But how do we get rid of the taint of 'Sally' [Seir]?" -- Bleyse: "Just burning ''enough'' villages should do it".</p>		<p>Sabrina: But how do we get rid of the taint of 'Sally' [Seir]?" -- Bleyse: "Just burning ''enough'' villages should do it".</p>

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	==Episode the 10th==		==Episode the 10th==
	<p>The party removed over 100 miles so that the <em>Greater Curse</em> could be removed without interruption.Â But we were tracked down by the bounty-hunter/baker/assassin ~~â€¦~~ who offered us congratulations & fresh muffins.</p>		<p>The party removed over 100 miles so that the <em>Greater Curse</em> could be removed without interruption.Â But we were tracked down by the bounty-hunter/baker/assassin ... who offered us congratulations & fresh muffins.</p>
	<p>Resolved: that the sub-committee/party will give the evil wizard (known as Mythallaghos) to the villagers to dispose of, given that they have tendered to soul-trap his spirit in its decaying body.Â Carried unanimously.</p>		<p>Resolved: that the sub-committee/party will give the evil wizard (known as Mythallaghos) to the villagers to dispose of, given that they have tendered to soul-trap his spirit in its decaying body.Â Carried unanimously.</p>
	<p>Speaking of soul-trapping, the <strong>Dryad Queen</strong> turned down Naden's marriage offer as she would rather marry a troll.Â On returning to the wizard's tower, we confirm the <em>Geas</em> is gone.Â We breach the space under the hill: ambiance is also creepy & oppressive & also drains 1 pt per pulse.Â So Naden instantly divinates the altar (very impressive).Â It hold the tormented spirits of two elves sacrificed by Bune cultists. The altar is confirmed to be one of the focuses of the Curse.Â Isil Eth releases the spirits & the altar crumbles.</p>		<p>Speaking of soul-trapping, the <strong>Dryad Queen</strong> turned down Naden's marriage offer as she would rather marry a troll.Â On returning to the wizard's tower, we confirm the <em>Geas</em> is gone.Â We breach the space under the hill: ambiance is also creepy & oppressive & also drains 1 pt per pulse.Â So Naden instantly divinates the altar (very impressive).Â It hold the tormented spirits of two elves sacrificed by Bune cultists. The altar is confirmed to be one of the focuses of the Curse.Â Isil Eth releases the spirits & the altar crumbles.</p>
	<p>Party proceeds to gut tower (especially its wine-cellar): alembics, books, booze, golems, a few tons of masonry, ~~â€¦~~ the usual looting.Â Many locals are preparing to leave, now that they are no longer <em>Geas</em>ed.Â We offer the baker a lift & take the Dryad Queen with us.Â		<p>Party proceeds to gut tower (especially its wine-cellar): alembics, books, booze, golems, a few tons of masonry, ... the usual looting.Â Many locals are preparing to leave, now that they are no longer <em>Geas</em>ed.Â We offer the baker a lift & take the Dryad Queen with us.Â

	==13th of Frost-ish==		==13th of Frost-ish==

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	==13th of Frost-ish==		==13th of Frost-ish==
	After quickly getting Aunty-approval, we visit <strong>Lady Fangbreaker</strong> to get permission to attempt to cure the death-crater in her land, which lie within Elvander territory.Â Apparently the trees within a mile or so of the craterâ€™s edge are ~~â€œsickening~~".Â Permission granted.Â According to mythology the area was (Before Crater) a sacred site.</p>		After quickly getting Aunty-approval, we visit <strong>Lady Fangbreaker</strong> to get permission to attempt to cure the death-crater in her land, which lie within Elvander territory.Â Apparently the trees within a mile or so of the craterâ€™s edge are "sickening".Â Permission granted.Â According to mythology the area was (Before Crater) a sacred site.</p>
	<p>The crater is about 500â€™ wide & moderately deep.Â It has a dark glassy surface; the centre has a death-aura & is demon-tainted (<strong>Malthus</strong>).Â Isil Eth goes into a trance to confirm that it is correct to purify the place.Â She learns the history:Â It was where some of the younger gods first beheld the world & a temple was consecrated there.Â The demons were jealous & Malthus rained down destruction.Â <br>		<p>The crater is about 500â€™ wide & moderately deep.Â It has a dark glassy surface; the centre has a death-aura & is demon-tainted (<strong>Malthus</strong>).Â Isil Eth goes into a trance to confirm that it is correct to purify the place.Â She learns the history:Â It was where some of the younger gods first beheld the world & a temple was consecrated there.Â The demons were jealous & Malthus rained down destruction.Â <br>
	I.E.â€™s consecration weakens the taint but does not banish it.Â Naden speaks to spirits (<strong>Elwe</strong> & <strong>Maurhyn</strong>) who are impressed with the rapidity of our response to their attack â€” ~~â€œDid~~ you see what hit us?"Â After touching the ceremonial pick to glass, IE <em>MolRec</em>s the glassy slag to air & we eventually uncover an object.Â Divination reveals it is '''Kyanite''' (the same stuff that powered the Dark circle), which was forged by Malthus into a <strong>spearhead</strong> for the express purpose of destroying the holy site.Â Wielder gains Death-aspect, but must slay at least one sentient per day.Â Those whom it slays enter a moment of timeless twilight & their souls are detained indefinitely.Â It is confirmed as one of the focuses of the Curse.<br>		I.E.â€™s consecration weakens the taint but does not banish it.Â Naden speaks to spirits (<strong>Elwe</strong> & <strong>Maurhyn</strong>) who are impressed with the rapidity of our response to their attack â€” "Did you see what hit us?"Â After touching the ceremonial pick to glass, IE <em>MolRec</em>s the glassy slag to air & we eventually uncover an object.Â Divination reveals it is '''Kyanite''' (the same stuff that powered the Dark circle), which was forged by Malthus into a <strong>spearhead</strong> for the express purpose of destroying the holy site.Â Wielder gains Death-aspect, but must slay at least one sentient per day.Â Those whom it slays enter a moment of timeless twilight & their souls are detained indefinitely.Â It is confirmed as one of the focuses of the Curse.<br>
	Although such items are traditionally stored in the guild vaults, we decide to destroy it.Â Bleyse gets it red-hot, but it is undamaged, so SF suggests dowsing it in cold water.Â This destroys the item & effect; the ensuing fine dust & slivers are carefully swept into several silk bags.</p>		Although such items are traditionally stored in the guild vaults, we decide to destroy it.Â Bleyse gets it red-hot, but it is undamaged, so SF suggests dowsing it in cold water.Â This destroys the item & effect; the ensuing fine dust & slivers are carefully swept into several silk bags.</p>
	<p>The Dryad Queen stays behind to re-pine.Â And after a thanksgiving feast, we decide to return to the frozen north (Seir-beria?) to destroy the connection with that demon code-named Sally, after some basic preparations (cladding the wine-bottles).<br>		<p>The Dryad Queen stays behind to re-pine.Â And after a thanksgiving feast, we decide to return to the frozen north (Seir-beria?) to destroy the connection with that demon code-named Sally, after some basic preparations (cladding the wine-bottles).<br>

	==Back to the Nagarine Village==		==Back to the Nagarine Village==
	Axis starts the usual subterranean Wiz-Eye search for the presumed Seirite artefact.Â It does not appear to be buried under the expected place.Â Silverfoam goes outside & looks directly up with his spyglass.Â The item is a sigil of Seir ~~â€œburied~~" in the air, far above normal flying height.Â By various magical means most of the party goes up & confirms that fine wisps of cloud have been bound into an artefact that rains blessings on any Seirites dwelling below, but is also confirmed as one of the focuses of the Curse.Â It is too big for use to handle, but after talking politely to the inhabitants of the elemental plane of air, we persuade them to bring the sigil down in contact with the Earth, which destroys it.Â In thanks, Sabrina gave them a sword, Luftklinger. </p>		Axis starts the usual subterranean Wiz-Eye search for the presumed Seirite artefact.Â It does not appear to be buried under the expected place.Â Silverfoam goes outside & looks directly up with his spyglass.Â The item is a sigil of Seir "buried" in the air, far above normal flying height.Â By various magical means most of the party goes up & confirms that fine wisps of cloud have been bound into an artefact that rains blessings on any Seirites dwelling below, but is also confirmed as one of the focuses of the Curse.Â It is too big for use to handle, but after talking politely to the inhabitants of the elemental plane of air, we persuade them to bring the sigil down in contact with the Earth, which destroys it.Â In thanks, Sabrina gave them a sword, Luftklinger. </p>

	==Halflings and Rebels==		==Halflings and Rebels==
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	<p>Isil Eth: So Alfhiem is beset by eight demons, a dragon AND daffoldils?</p>		<p>Isil Eth: So Alfhiem is beset by eight demons, a dragon AND daffoldils?</p>
	<p>Axis to Naden: ~~â€œDoes~~ this look necrotic to you?"</p>		<p>Axis to Naden: "Does this look necrotic to you?"</p>
	<p>Isil Elth: ~~â€œWhen~~ are the Spring rites?" â€” Helpful elf: ~~â€œIn~~ spring, Maâ€™am"</p>		<p>Isil Elth: "When are the Spring rites?" â€” Helpful elf: "In spring, Maâ€™am"</p>
	<p>"Stowing Eight tons of slightly-used masonry with the rest of the loot -- this is so definitely an ''Ameila'' adventure"</p>		<p>"Stowing Eight tons of slightly-used masonry with the rest of the loot -- this is so definitely an ''Ameila'' adventure"</p>
	<p>Sabrina: But how do we get rid of the taint of 'Sally' [Seir]?" -- Bleyse: ~~â€œJust~~ burning ''enough'' villages should do it".</p>		<p>Sabrina: But how do we get rid of the taint of 'Sally' [Seir]?" -- Bleyse: "Just burning ''enough'' villages should do it".</p>

	== Hot and Not ==		== Hot and Not ==

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	<p>The party removed over 100 miles so that the <em>Greater Curse</em> could be removed without interruption.Â But we were tracked down by the bounty-hunter/baker/assassin â€¦ who offered us congratulations & fresh muffins.</p>		<p>The party removed over 100 miles so that the <em>Greater Curse</em> could be removed without interruption.Â But we were tracked down by the bounty-hunter/baker/assassin â€¦ who offered us congratulations & fresh muffins.</p>
	<p>Resolved: that the sub-committee/party will give the evil wizard (known as Mythallaghos) to the villagers to dispose of, given that they have tendered to soul-trap his spirit in its decaying body.Â Carried unanimously.</p>		<p>Resolved: that the sub-committee/party will give the evil wizard (known as Mythallaghos) to the villagers to dispose of, given that they have tendered to soul-trap his spirit in its decaying body.Â Carried unanimously.</p>
	<p>Speaking of soul-trapping, the <strong>Dryad Queen</strong> turned down ~~Nadenâ€™s~~ marriage offer as she would rather marry a troll.Â On returning to the ~~wizardâ€™s~~ tower, we confirm the <em>Geas</em> is gone.Â We breach the space under the hill: ambiance is also creepy & oppressive & also drains 1 pt per pulse.Â So Naden instantly divinates the altar (very impressive).Â It hold the tormented spirits of two elves sacrificed by Bune cultists. The altar is confirmed to be one of the focuses of the Curse.Â Isil Eth releases the spirits & the altar crumbles.</p>		<p>Speaking of soul-trapping, the <strong>Dryad Queen</strong> turned down Naden's marriage offer as she would rather marry a troll.Â On returning to the wizard's tower, we confirm the <em>Geas</em> is gone.Â We breach the space under the hill: ambiance is also creepy & oppressive & also drains 1 pt per pulse.Â So Naden instantly divinates the altar (very impressive).Â It hold the tormented spirits of two elves sacrificed by Bune cultists. The altar is confirmed to be one of the focuses of the Curse.Â Isil Eth releases the spirits & the altar crumbles.</p>
	<p>Party proceeds to gut tower (especially its wine-cellar): alembics, books, booze, golems, a few tons of masonry, â€¦ the usual looting.Â Many locals are preparing to leave, now that they are no longer <em>Geas</em>ed.Â We offer the baker a lift & take the Dryad Queen with us.Â		<p>Party proceeds to gut tower (especially its wine-cellar): alembics, books, booze, golems, a few tons of masonry, â€¦ the usual looting.Â Many locals are preparing to leave, now that they are no longer <em>Geas</em>ed.Â We offer the baker a lift & take the Dryad Queen with us.Â

	==13th of Frost-ish==		==13th of Frost-ish==
	After quickly getting Aunty-approval, we visit <strong>Lady Fangbreaker</strong> to get permission to attempt to cure the death-crater in her land, which lie within Elvander territory.Â Apparently the trees within a mile or so of the ~~craterâ€™s~~ edge are "sickening".Â Permission granted.Â According to mythology the area was (Before Crater) a sacred site.</p>		After quickly getting Aunty-approval, we visit <strong>Lady Fangbreaker</strong> to get permission to attempt to cure the death-crater in her land, which lie within Elvander territory.Â Apparently the trees within a mile or so of the crater's edge are "sickening".Â Permission granted.Â According to mythology the area was (Before Crater) a sacred site.</p>
	<p>The crater is about ~~500â€™~~ wide & moderately deep.Â It has a dark glassy surface; the centre has a death-aura & is demon-tainted (<strong>Malthus</strong>).Â Isil Eth goes into a trance to confirm that it is correct to purify the place.Â She learns the history:Â It was where some of the younger gods first beheld the world & a temple was consecrated there.Â The demons were jealous & Malthus rained down destruction.Â <br>		<p>The crater is about 500' wide & moderately deep.Â It has a dark glassy surface; the centre has a death-aura & is demon-tainted (<strong>Malthus</strong>).Â Isil Eth goes into a trance to confirm that it is correct to purify the place.Â She learns the history:Â It was where some of the younger gods first beheld the world & a temple was consecrated there.Â The demons were jealous & Malthus rained down destruction.Â <br>
	I.E.~~â€™s~~ consecration weakens the taint but does not banish it.Â Naden speaks to spirits (<strong>Elwe</strong> & <strong>Maurhyn</strong>) who are impressed with the rapidity of our response to their attack â€” "Did you see what hit us?"Â After touching the ceremonial pick to glass, IE <em>MolRec</em>s the glassy slag to air & we eventually uncover an object.Â Divination reveals it is '''Kyanite''' (the same stuff that powered the Dark circle), which was forged by Malthus into a <strong>spearhead</strong> for the express purpose of destroying the holy site.Â Wielder gains Death-aspect, but must slay at least one sentient per day.Â Those whom it slays enter a moment of timeless twilight & their souls are detained indefinitely.Â It is confirmed as one of the focuses of the Curse.<br>		I.E.'s consecration weakens the taint but does not banish it.Â Naden speaks to spirits (<strong>Elwe</strong> & <strong>Maurhyn</strong>) who are impressed with the rapidity of our response to their attack â€” "Did you see what hit us?"Â After touching the ceremonial pick to glass, IE <em>MolRec</em>s the glassy slag to air & we eventually uncover an object.Â Divination reveals it is '''Kyanite''' (the same stuff that powered the Dark circle), which was forged by Malthus into a <strong>spearhead</strong> for the express purpose of destroying the holy site.Â Wielder gains Death-aspect, but must slay at least one sentient per day.Â Those whom it slays enter a moment of timeless twilight & their souls are detained indefinitely.Â It is confirmed as one of the focuses of the Curse.<br>
	Although such items are traditionally stored in the guild vaults, we decide to destroy it.Â Bleyse gets it red-hot, but it is undamaged, so SF suggests dowsing it in cold water.Â This destroys the item & effect; the ensuing fine dust & slivers are carefully swept into several silk bags.</p>		Although such items are traditionally stored in the guild vaults, we decide to destroy it.Â Bleyse gets it red-hot, but it is undamaged, so SF suggests dowsing it in cold water.Â This destroys the item & effect; the ensuing fine dust & slivers are carefully swept into several silk bags.</p>
	<p>The Dryad Queen stays behind to re-pine.Â And after a thanksgiving feast, we decide to return to the frozen north (Seir-beria?) to destroy the connection with that demon code-named Sally, after some basic preparations (cladding the wine-bottles).<br>		<p>The Dryad Queen stays behind to re-pine.Â And after a thanksgiving feast, we decide to return to the frozen north (Seir-beria?) to destroy the connection with that demon code-named Sally, after some basic preparations (cladding the wine-bottles).<br>
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	<p>Isil Eth: So Alfhiem is beset by eight demons, a dragon AND daffoldils?</p>		<p>Isil Eth: So Alfhiem is beset by eight demons, a dragon AND daffoldils?</p>
	<p>Axis to Naden: "Does this look necrotic to you?"</p>		<p>Axis to Naden: "Does this look necrotic to you?"</p>
	<p>Isil Elth: "When are the Spring rites?" â€” Helpful elf: "In spring, ~~Maâ€™am~~"</p>		<p>Isil Elth: "When are the Spring rites?" â€” Helpful elf: "In spring, Ma'am"</p>
	<p>"Stowing Eight tons of slightly-used masonry with the rest of the loot -- this is so definitely an ''Ameila'' adventure"</p>		<p>"Stowing Eight tons of slightly-used masonry with the rest of the loot -- this is so definitely an ''Ameila'' adventure"</p>
	<p>Sabrina: But how do we get rid of the taint of 'Sally' [Seir]?" -- Bleyse: "Just burning ''enough'' villages should do it".</p>		<p>Sabrina: But how do we get rid of the taint of 'Sally' [Seir]?" -- Bleyse: "Just burning ''enough'' villages should do it".</p>

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	After quickly getting Aunty-approval, we visit <strong>Lady Fangbreaker</strong> to get permission to attempt to cure the death-crater in her land, which lie within Elvander territory.Â Apparently the trees within a mile or so of the craterâ€™s edge are ~~â€œsickeningâ€~~.Â Permission granted.Â According to mythology the area was (Before Crater) a sacred site.</p>		After quickly getting Aunty-approval, we visit <strong>Lady Fangbreaker</strong> to get permission to attempt to cure the death-crater in her land, which lie within Elvander territory.Â Apparently the trees within a mile or so of the craterâ€™s edge are â€œsickening".Â Permission granted.Â According to mythology the area was (Before Crater) a sacred site.</p>
	<p>The crater is about 500â€™ wide & moderately deep.Â It has a dark glassy surface; the centre has a death-aura & is demon-tainted (<strong>Malthus</strong>).Â Isil Eth goes into a trance to confirm that it is correct to purify the place.Â She learns the history:Â It was where some of the younger gods first beheld the world & a temple was consecrated there.Â The demons were jealous & Malthus rained down destruction.Â <br>		<p>The crater is about 500â€™ wide & moderately deep.Â It has a dark glassy surface; the centre has a death-aura & is demon-tainted (<strong>Malthus</strong>).Â Isil Eth goes into a trance to confirm that it is correct to purify the place.Â She learns the history:Â It was where some of the younger gods first beheld the world & a temple was consecrated there.Â The demons were jealous & Malthus rained down destruction.Â <br>
	I.E.â€™s consecration weakens the taint but does not banish it.Â Naden speaks to spirits (<strong>Elwe</strong> & <strong>Maurhyn</strong>) who are impressed with the rapidity of our response to their attack â€” â€œDid you see what hit us?~~â€Â~~ After touching the ceremonial pick to glass, IE <em>MolRec</em>s the glassy slag to air & we eventually uncover an object.Â Divination reveals it is '''Kyanite''' (the same stuff that powered the Dark circle), which was forged by Malthus into a <strong>spearhead</strong> for the express purpose of destroying the holy site.Â Wielder gains Death-aspect, but must slay at least one sentient per day.Â Those whom it slays enter a moment of timeless twilight & their souls are detained indefinitely.Â It is confirmed as one of the focuses of the Curse.<br>		I.E.â€™s consecration weakens the taint but does not banish it.Â Naden speaks to spirits (<strong>Elwe</strong> & <strong>Maurhyn</strong>) who are impressed with the rapidity of our response to their attack â€” â€œDid you see what hit us?"Â After touching the ceremonial pick to glass, IE <em>MolRec</em>s the glassy slag to air & we eventually uncover an object.Â Divination reveals it is '''Kyanite''' (the same stuff that powered the Dark circle), which was forged by Malthus into a <strong>spearhead</strong> for the express purpose of destroying the holy site.Â Wielder gains Death-aspect, but must slay at least one sentient per day.Â Those whom it slays enter a moment of timeless twilight & their souls are detained indefinitely.Â It is confirmed as one of the focuses of the Curse.<br>
	Although such items are traditionally stored in the guild vaults, we decide to destroy it.Â Bleyse gets it red-hot, but it is undamaged, so SF suggests dowsing it in cold water.Â This destroys the item & effect; the ensuing fine dust & slivers are carefully swept into several silk bags.</p>		Although such items are traditionally stored in the guild vaults, we decide to destroy it.Â Bleyse gets it red-hot, but it is undamaged, so SF suggests dowsing it in cold water.Â This destroys the item & effect; the ensuing fine dust & slivers are carefully swept into several silk bags.</p>
	<p>The Dryad Queen stays behind to re-pine.Â And after a thanksgiving feast, we decide to return to the frozen north (Seir-beria?) to destroy the connection with that demon code-named Sally, after some basic preparations (cladding the wine-bottles).<br>		<p>The Dryad Queen stays behind to re-pine.Â And after a thanksgiving feast, we decide to return to the frozen north (Seir-beria?) to destroy the connection with that demon code-named Sally, after some basic preparations (cladding the wine-bottles).<br>

	==Back to the Nagarine Village==		==Back to the Nagarine Village==
	Axis starts the usual subterranean Wiz-Eye search for the presumed Seirite artefact.Â It does not appear to be buried under the expected place.Â Silverfoam goes outside & looks directly up with his spyglass.Â The item is a sigil of Seir ~~â€œburiedâ€~~ in the air, far above normal flying height.Â By various magical means most of the party goes up & confirms that fine wisps of cloud have been bound into an artefact that rains blessings on any Seirites dwelling below, but is also confirmed as one of the focuses of the Curse.Â It is too big for use to handle, but after talking politely to the inhabitants of the elemental plane of air, we persuade them to bring the sigil down in contact with the Earth, which destroys it.Â In thanks, Sabrina gave them a sword, Luftklinger. </p>		Axis starts the usual subterranean Wiz-Eye search for the presumed Seirite artefact.Â It does not appear to be buried under the expected place.Â Silverfoam goes outside & looks directly up with his spyglass.Â The item is a sigil of Seir â€œburied" in the air, far above normal flying height.Â By various magical means most of the party goes up & confirms that fine wisps of cloud have been bound into an artefact that rains blessings on any Seirites dwelling below, but is also confirmed as one of the focuses of the Curse.Â It is too big for use to handle, but after talking politely to the inhabitants of the elemental plane of air, we persuade them to bring the sigil down in contact with the Earth, which destroys it.Â In thanks, Sabrina gave them a sword, Luftklinger. </p>

	==Halflings and Rebels==		==Halflings and Rebels==
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	<p>Isil Eth: So Alfhiem is beset by eight demons, a dragon AND daffoldils?</p>		<p>Isil Eth: So Alfhiem is beset by eight demons, a dragon AND daffoldils?</p>
	<p>Axis to Naden: â€œDoes this look necrotic to you?~~â€~~</p>		<p>Axis to Naden: â€œDoes this look necrotic to you?"</p>
	<p>Isil Elth: â€œWhen are the Spring rites?~~â€~~ â€” Helpful elf: â€œIn spring, ~~Maâ€™amâ€~~</p>		<p>Isil Elth: â€œWhen are the Spring rites?" â€” Helpful elf: â€œIn spring, Maâ€™am"</p>
	<p>"Stowing Eight tons of slightly-used masonry with the rest of the loot -- this is so definitely an ''Ameila'' adventure"</p>		<p>"Stowing Eight tons of slightly-used masonry with the rest of the loot -- this is so definitely an ''Ameila'' adventure"</p>
	<p>Sabrina: But how do we get rid of the taint of 'Sally' [Seir]?" -- Bleyse: â€œJust burning ''enough'' villages should do it".</p>		<p>Sabrina: But how do we get rid of the taint of 'Sally' [Seir]?" -- Bleyse: â€œJust burning ''enough'' villages should do it".</p>