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	==Mourning, and Meeting Someone New==		==Mourning, and Meeting Someone New==
	*As soon as they are rested, they begin taking the body back to the [[Wydmoor Swamp Temple]] to regroup. A day in, they run into the Azure Geese's chief scout: the halfling [[Sena]], who is able to lead them on a swifter route.		*As soon as they are rested, they begin taking the body back to the [[Wydmoor Swamp Temple]] to regroup. A day in, they run into the Azure Geese's chief scout: the halfling [[Sena]], who is able to lead them on a swifter route.
	*[[Astlen ~~Meade~~\|Astlen]] is informed immediately. She expresses her condolences, and they discuss how to proceed. The Geese prove to be a mix of respectful and utilitarian; much of Apt's gear is stripped for later use.		*[[Astlen Mead\|Astlen]] is informed immediately. She expresses her condolences, and they discuss how to proceed. The Geese prove to be a mix of respectful and utilitarian; much of Apt's gear is stripped for later use.
	*Edi, naturally, wishes to perform a funeral service, and all of the appropriate rites (including the [[Feast of Bodin the Fisherman‎]], given the nature of the death). A not-insignificant sum is "donated to Alexandria"; how that comes to pass in a temple so far removed from the Church's authority is an exercise for the reader		*Edi, naturally, wishes to perform a funeral service, and all of the appropriate rites (including the [[Feast of Bodin the Fisherman‎]], given the nature of the death). A not-insignificant sum is "donated to Alexandria"; how that comes to pass in a temple so far removed from the Church's authority is an exercise for the reader
	*Astlen promises to find a replacement while that is done. Gokar and Russ busy themselves with alchemical work, and some supplies are procured while they are in town		*Astlen promises to find a replacement while that is done. Gokar and Russ busy themselves with alchemical work, and some supplies are procured while they are in town

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	[[File:Otyugh Queen.JPG]]		[[File:Otyugh Queen.JPG]]
	*Apt rushes into the middle to blow the horn. Gokar and Russ beat down the plaguebearer, but also try to position themselves to protect the casters		*Apt rushes into the middle to blow the horn. Gokar and Russ beat down the plaguebearer, but also try to position themselves to protect the casters
	*Edi tosses up a clutch wall of fire. It deters the otyugh queen--the other two corpsefeasters, caught in it, power through to engage the party~~, while she finds~~ a way around.		*Edi tosses up a clutch wall of fire. It deters the otyugh queen, and the other two corpsefeasters, caught in it, power through to engage the party. She retreats to find a way around.
	*Apt finds himself being grabbed and then released repeatedly as tentacles sweep him up, and then the bearers of said tentacles are killed~~. Two~~, maybe three times.		*Apt finds himself being grabbed and then released repeatedly as tentacles sweep him up, and then the bearers of said tentacles are killed; this happens two, maybe three times
	*Just as the last corpsefeaster is being dispatched, the queen shows herself again. Apt gambles his personal safety for the party~~. He will end~~ up beaten and busted on the river draw.		*Just as the last corpsefeaster is being dispatched, the queen shows herself again. Apt gambles his personal safety for the party, but ends up beaten and busted on the river draw:
	**~~Apt~~ rushes in to blow the [[Silver Horn]]		**He rushes in to blow the [[Silver Horn]]
	**~~She attacks (Apt)~~ with a massive (critical hit) blow.		**The queen retaliates with a massive (critical hit) blow.
	**The party moves to engage. Rather than running, Apt ~~decides~~ to ~~step in and~~ unleash the full fury of his bow. This proves to be his downfall as...		**The party moves to engage. Rather than running, Apt steps in to unleash the full fury of his bow. This proves to be his downfall as...
	**The queen lands a SECOND critical blow! It smashes Apt well past his negative hit point threshold, CON 10 and all, and the party's leader falls lifeless		**The queen lands a SECOND critical blow! It smashes into Apt and blows him well past his negative hit point threshold (CON 10 and all), and the party's leader falls lifeless
	[[File:Rip apt.JPG]]		[[File:Rip apt.JPG]]
	**The queen is killed the next round in a flurry of successful attacks. And then beaten further. And then ripped to shreds. And then ripped a bit more~~. Ends~~ up with about 180/125 damage.		**The queen is killed the next round in a flurry of successful attacks. And then beaten further. And then ripped to shreds. And then ripped a bit more [ed: ends up with about 180/125 damage officially, but some continued damage was done without enunciation afterward]
	**Edi processes his grief a different way, attempting (uselessly) to heal the corpse while sobbing a heartfelt lament		**Edi processes his grief a different way, attempting (uselessly) to heal the corpse while sobbing a heartfelt lament
	*The party composes itself and secures the perimeter. They half-heartedly search for treasure, but aren't really committed to it. None is found.		*The party composes itself and secures the perimeter. They half-heartedly search for treasure, but aren't really committed to it. None is found.
	*Impending diseases are treated (filth fever and sewer madness). Alchemical and clerical aid ~~prevents it~~ from becoming symptomatic.		*Impending diseases are treated (filth fever and sewer madness). Alchemical and clerical aid prevent them from becoming symptomatic.

	==Mourning, and Meeting Someone New==		==Mourning, and Meeting Someone New==
	*As soon as they are rested, they begin taking the body back to the [[Wydmoor Swamp Temple]] to regroup. A day in, they run into the Azure Geese's chief scout, the halfling [[Sena]], who is able to lead them on a swifter route.		*As soon as they are rested, they begin taking the body back to the [[Wydmoor Swamp Temple]] to regroup. A day in, they run into the Azure Geese's chief scout: the halfling [[Sena]], who is able to lead them on a swifter route.
	**The party may now avoid all non-ambush encounters while in Wydmoor Swamp. (bonus trait)		*[[Astlen Meade\|Astlen]] is informed immediately. She expresses her condolences, and they discuss how to proceed. The Geese prove to be a mix of respectful and utilitarian; much of Apt's gear is stripped for later use.
	*[[Astlen Meade\|Astlen]] is informed immediately. She expresses her condolences, and ~~discussion is had about~~ how to proceed. The Geese prove to be a mix of respectful and utilitarian~~. Much~~ of Apt's gear is stripped for later use.		*Edi, naturally, wishes to perform a funeral service, and all of the appropriate rites (including the [[Feast of Bodin the Fisherman‎]], given the nature of the death). A not-insignificant sum is "donated to Alexandria"; how that comes to pass in a temple so far removed from the Church's authority is an exercise for the reader
	*Edi, naturally, wishes to perform a funeral service, and all of the appropriate rites (including the [[Feast of Bodin the Fisherman‎]], given the nature of the death). A not-insignificant sum is "donated to Alexandria"~~, although it is up to the reader to divine~~ how that comes to pass in a temple so far removed from the Church's authority.		*Astlen promises to find a replacement while that is done. Gokar and Russ busy themselves with alchemical work, and some supplies are procured while they are in town
	*Astlen promises to find a replacement while that is done. Gokar and Russ busy themselves with alchemical work, and some supplies are procured while they are in town.		*After the funeral, the party is once again brought into audience. There, they meet a new friend... and her friend(s)
	*After the funeral, the party is once again brought into audience. There, they meet a new friend... and her friend(s).
	[[File:Meeting The New Gal.JPG]]		[[File:Meeting The New Gal.JPG]]
	**She is [[Yoa]]. She is a summoner, and a formal member of the [[Azure Geese]] (and not just a contractor)		**She is [[Yoa]]. She is a summoner, and a formal member of the [[Azure Geese]] (and not just a contractor)
	**Her eidolon companion is named [[Try]]. He is an avian outsider, and is expectedly otherwordly and unique. He and Yoa speak interchangeably when he is summoned, which is a bit disconcerting but you get used to it.		**Her eidolon companion is named [[Try]]. He is an avian outsider, and is expectedly otherwordly and unique. He and Yoa speak interchangeably when he is summoned, which is a bit disconcerting, but you get used to it
	**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese		**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese
	***It is the (Improved) [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted by unknown agents into a composite longbow~~. (The bow will always grant~~ the ~~maximum strength bonus to the wielder.)~~		***It is the (Improved) [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted by unknown agents into a composite longbow with the ''adaptive'' property
	***'''''~~Astlan~~ takes back the silver horn, knowing that Yoa can cast the spell ~~as a trivial maneuver~~. No questions are asked~~, as you assume~~ the tool is better deployed elsewhere''.'''		***'''''Astlen takes back the silver horn, knowing that Yoa can cast the spell trivially. No questions are asked; the party assumes the tool is better deployed elsewhere''.'''
	**Yoa humbly accepts the gift, ~~knowing its significance.~~		**Yoa humbly accepts the gift, and has the last survivor of her own squad, is in a particular position to know its significance.
	**As the last survivor of her own squad, ~~she doubly respects~~ its significance.		*** [ed: She will be the Col. Potter of this MAS*H unit after Col. Blake's chopper went down ... or something]
	*** She will be the Col. Potter of this MAS*H unit after Col. Blake's chopper went down . . . or something.		*** Yoa has others who have been inspired to follow her lead, yet to be revealed
	**** She does bring a new ensemble with her.		*With little desire to lose more time, the party immediately sets off [ed: except possibly after some amount of time for ??? reason], to try to finally assault the Dark Cathedral.
	*With little desire to lose more time, the party immediately sets off, after ~~maybe one more day(~~?), to try to finally assault the Dark Cathedral.

	==Awards==		==Awards==
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	*1075 xp to Russ, Gokar and Edi: Plaguebearer Otyugh		*1075 xp to Russ, Gokar and Edi: Plaguebearer Otyugh
	*1750 xp to Russ, Gokar and Edi: The Wymoor Otyugh Queen		*1750 xp to Russ, Gokar and Edi: The Wymoor Otyugh Queen
	*Achievement: These Go To -11 to Mattie		*Achievement: ''These Go To -11'' to Mattie
			*Party Bonus Trait: ''Swamp-Whisperers'': The Mattiverse avoids all non-ambush encounters while in Wydmoor Swamp

	[[Category:Mattsters of the Mattiverse\|2017-01-07]]		[[Category:Mattsters of the Mattiverse\|2017-01-07]]
	[[Category:Quest Notes]]		[[Category:Quest Notes]]

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	**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese		**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese
	***It is the (Improved) [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted by unknown agents into a composite longbow. (The bow will always grant the maximum strength bonus to the wielder.)		***It is the (Improved) [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted by unknown agents into a composite longbow. (The bow will always grant the maximum strength bonus to the wielder.)
	***~~<i><b>~~Astlan takes back the silver horn, knowing that Yoa can cast the spell as a trivial maneuver. No questions are asked, as you assume the tool is better deployed elsewhere.~~</i></b>~~		***'''''Astlan takes back the silver horn, knowing that Yoa can cast the spell as a trivial maneuver. No questions are asked, as you assume the tool is better deployed elsewhere''.'''
	**Yoa humbly accepts the gift, knowing its significance.		**Yoa humbly accepts the gift, knowing its significance.
	**As the last survivor of her own squad, she doubly respects its significance.		**As the last survivor of her own squad, she doubly respects its significance.

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	**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese		**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese
	***It is the (Improved) [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted by unknown agents into a composite longbow. (The bow will always grant the maximum strength bonus to the wielder.)		***It is the (Improved) [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted by unknown agents into a composite longbow. (The bow will always grant the maximum strength bonus to the wielder.)
			***<i><b>Astlan takes back the silver horn, knowing that Yoa can cast the spell as a trivial maneuver. No questions are asked, as you assume the tool is better deployed elsewhere.</i></b>
	**Yoa humbly accepts the gift, knowing its significance.		**Yoa humbly accepts the gift, knowing its significance.
	**As the last survivor of her own squad, she doubly respects its significance.		**As the last survivor of her own squad, she doubly respects its significance.

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	**Her eidolon companion is named [[Try]]. He has a bird aspect, but is expectedly otherwordly and unique. He and Yoa speak interchangeably when he is summoned, which is a bit disconcerting but you get used to it.		**Her eidolon companion is named [[Try]]. He has a bird aspect, but is expectedly otherwordly and unique. He and Yoa speak interchangeably when he is summoned, which is a bit disconcerting but you get used to it.
	**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese		**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese
	***It is the [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted into a composite longbow (~~str +1~~).		***It is the (Improved) [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted by unknown agents into a composite longbow. (The bow will always grant the maximum strength bonus to the wielder.)
	**Yoa humbly accepts the gift, knowing its significance.		**Yoa humbly accepts the gift, knowing its significance.
	*With little desire to lose more time, the party immediately sets off, to try ~~once more~~.		**As the last survivor of her own squad, she doubly respects its significance.
			*** She will be the Col. Potter of this MAS*H unit. . . or something.
			**** He does bring an ensemble with him.
			*With little desire to lose more time, the party immediately sets off, after maybe one more day(?), to try to finally assault the Dark Cathedral.

	==Awards==		==Awards==

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	[[File:Meeting The New Gal.JPG]]		[[File:Meeting The New Gal.JPG]]
	**Her name is [[Yoa]]. She is a summoner, and a formal member of the [[Azure Geese]] (and not just a contractor)		**Her name is [[Yoa]]. She is a summoner, and a formal member of the [[Azure Geese]] (and not just a contractor)
	**Her eidolon companion is named [[Try]]. He has a bird aspect, but is expectedly otherwordly and unique.		**Her eidolon companion is named [[Try]]. He has a bird aspect, but is expectedly otherwordly and unique. He and Yoa speak interchangeably when he is summoned, which is a bit disconcerting but you get used to it.
	**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese		**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese
	***It is the [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted into a composite longbow (str +1).		***It is the [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted into a composite longbow (str +1).

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In Media Res

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	*Apt rushes into the middle to blow the horn. Gokar and Russ beat down the plaguebearer, but also try to position themselves to protect the casters		*Apt rushes into the middle to blow the horn. Gokar and Russ beat down the plaguebearer, but also try to position themselves to protect the casters
	*Edi tosses up a clutch wall of fire. It deters the otyugh queen--the other two corpsefeasters, caught in it, power through to engage the party, while she finds a way around.		*Edi tosses up a clutch wall of fire. It deters the otyugh queen--the other two corpsefeasters, caught in it, power through to engage the party, while she finds a way around.
	*Apt finds himself being grabbed and then released repeatedly as tentacles sweep him up, and then the bearers of said tentacles are killed.		*Apt finds himself being grabbed and then released repeatedly as tentacles sweep him up, and then the bearers of said tentacles are killed. Two, maybe three times.
	*Just as the last corpsefeaster is being dispatched, the queen shows herself again. She attacks ~~the closest~~ (Apt) with a massive (critical hit) blow.		*Just as the last corpsefeaster is being dispatched, the queen shows herself again. Apt gambles his personal safety for the party. He will end up beaten and busted on the river draw.
	**The party moves to engage. Rather than running, Apt decides to unleash the full fury of his bow. This proves to be his downfall as...		**Apt rushes in to blow the [[Silver Horn]]
	**The queen lands ~~another~~ critical blow! It ~~smash~~ Apt well past his negative hit point threshold, and he falls lifeless		**She attacks (Apt) with a massive (critical hit) blow.
			**The party moves to engage. Rather than running, Apt decides to step in and unleash the full fury of his bow. This proves to be his downfall as...
			**The queen lands a SECOND critical blow! It smashes Apt well past his negative hit point threshold, CON 10 and all, and the party's leader falls lifeless
	[[File:Rip apt.JPG]]		[[File:Rip apt.JPG]]
	**The queen is killed the next round. And then beaten further. And then ripped to shreds. And then ripped a bit more.		**The queen is killed the next round in a flurry of successful attacks. And then beaten further. And then ripped to shreds. And then ripped a bit more. Ends up with about 180/125 damage.
	**Edi processes his grief a different way, attempting (uselessly) to heal the corpse while sobbing a heartfelt lament		**Edi processes his grief a different way, attempting (uselessly) to heal the corpse while sobbing a heartfelt lament
	*The party composes itself and secures the perimeter. They half-heartedly search for treasure, but aren't really committed to it.		*The party composes itself and secures the perimeter. They half-heartedly search for treasure, but aren't really committed to it. None is found.
	*Impending diseases are treated (filth fever and sewer madness). Alchemical and clerical aid prevents it from becoming symptomatic.		*Impending diseases are treated (filth fever and sewer madness). Alchemical and clerical aid prevents it from becoming symptomatic.

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==[[Mattsters of the Mattiverse Session 19|...last episode]]==
*The party tries an alternate route, deciding on the sewers, scooching past rats, catching diseases and having a grand old time

==In Media Res==
*The last visible otyugh put down, the party prepares for what is sure to be another part of the onslaught
*Some buffs, some readied actions
*Russ, in his gargoyle'd form, flies into the center platform and peers around.
**Another, by now familiar, shape hides in the water to the West
**He throws a bomb at it, and it shows itself--another plaguebearer otyugh. It is staggered by the blast, and the two bruisers start going to town on it
**Edi joins them on the central platform to be ready with a heal
**More otyughs (corpsefeasters) join the fray, including a massive specimen, almost twice the size of the next largest. It is an oytugh queen!
[[File:Otyugh Queen.JPG]]
*Apt rushes into the middle to blow the horn. Gokar and Russ beat down the plaguebearer, but also try to position themselves to protect the casters
*Edi tosses up a clutch wall of fire. It deters the otyugh queen--the other two corpsefeasters, caught in it, power through to engage the party, while she finds a way around.
*Apt finds himself being grabbed and then released repeatedly as tentacles sweep him up, and then the bearers of said tentacles are killed.
*Just as the last corpsefeaster is being dispatched, the queen shows herself again. She attacks the closest (Apt) with a massive (critical hit) blow.
**The party moves to engage. Rather than running, Apt decides to unleash the full fury of his bow. This proves to be his downfall as...
**The queen lands another critical blow! It smash Apt well past his negative hit point threshold, and he falls lifeless
[[File:Rip apt.JPG]]
**The queen is killed the next round. And then beaten further. And then ripped to shreds. And then ripped a bit more.
**Edi processes his grief a different way, attempting (uselessly) to heal the corpse while sobbing a heartfelt lament
*The party composes itself and secures the perimeter. They half-heartedly search for treasure, but aren't really committed to it.
*Impending diseases are treated (filth fever and sewer madness). Alchemical and clerical aid prevents it from becoming symptomatic.

==Mourning, and Meeting Someone New==
*As soon as they are rested, they begin taking the body back to the [[Wydmoor Swamp Temple]] to regroup. A day in, they run into the halfling [[Sena]], who is able to lead them on a swifter route.
*[[Astlen Meade|Astlen]] is informed immediately. She expresses her condolences, and discussion is had about how to proceed
*Edi, naturally, wishes to perform a funeral service, and all of the appropriate rites (including the [[Feast of Bodin the Fisherman‎]], given the nature of the death). A not-insignificant sum is "donated to Alexandria", although it is up to the reader to divine how that comes to pass in a temple so far removed from the Church's authority.
*Astlen promises to find a replacement while that is done. Gokar and Russ busy themselves with alchemical work, and some supplies are procured while they are in town.
*After the funeral, the party is once again brought into audience. There, they meet a new friend
[[File:Meeting The New Gal.JPG]]
**Her name is [[Yoa]]. She is a summoner, and a formal member of the [[Azure Geese]] (and not just a contractor)
**Her eidolon companion is named [[Try]]. He has a bird aspect, but is expectedly otherwordly and unique.
**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese
***It is the [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted into a composite longbow (str +1).
**Yoa humbly accepts the gift, knowing its significance.
*With little desire to lose more time, the party immediately sets off, to try once more.

==Awards==
*25 xp to Russ: The Momma Guess
*800 xp to Russ, Gokar and Edi: Corpsefeaster Otyughs
*1075 xp to Russ, Gokar and Edi: Plaguebearer Otyugh
*1750 xp to Russ, Gokar and Edi: The Wymoor Otyugh Queen
*Achievement: These Go To -11 to Mattie

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	==Mourning, and Meeting Someone New==		==Mourning, and Meeting Someone New==
	*As soon as they are rested, they begin taking the body back to the [[Wydmoor Swamp Temple]] to regroup. A day in, they run into the halfling [[Sena]], who is able to lead them on a swifter route.		*As soon as they are rested, they begin taking the body back to the [[Wydmoor Swamp Temple]] to regroup. A day in, they run into the Azure Geese's chief scout, the halfling [[Sena]], who is able to lead them on a swifter route.
	*[[Astlen Meade\|Astlen]] is informed immediately. She expresses her condolences, and discussion is had about how to proceed		**The party may now avoid all non-ambush encounters while in Wydmoor Swamp. (bonus trait)
			*[[Astlen Meade\|Astlen]] is informed immediately. She expresses her condolences, and discussion is had about how to proceed. The Geese prove to be a mix of respectful and utilitarian. Much of Apt's gear is stripped for later use.
	*Edi, naturally, wishes to perform a funeral service, and all of the appropriate rites (including the [[Feast of Bodin the Fisherman‎]], given the nature of the death). A not-insignificant sum is "donated to Alexandria", although it is up to the reader to divine how that comes to pass in a temple so far removed from the Church's authority.		*Edi, naturally, wishes to perform a funeral service, and all of the appropriate rites (including the [[Feast of Bodin the Fisherman‎]], given the nature of the death). A not-insignificant sum is "donated to Alexandria", although it is up to the reader to divine how that comes to pass in a temple so far removed from the Church's authority.
	*Astlen promises to find a replacement while that is done. Gokar and Russ busy themselves with alchemical work, and some supplies are procured while they are in town.		*Astlen promises to find a replacement while that is done. Gokar and Russ busy themselves with alchemical work, and some supplies are procured while they are in town.
	*After the funeral, the party is once again brought into audience. There, they meet a new friend		*After the funeral, the party is once again brought into audience. There, they meet a new friend... and her friend(s).
	[[File:Meeting The New Gal.JPG]]		[[File:Meeting The New Gal.JPG]]
	**~~Her name~~ is [[Yoa]]. She is a summoner, and a formal member of the [[Azure Geese]] (and not just a contractor)		**She is [[Yoa]]. She is a summoner, and a formal member of the [[Azure Geese]] (and not just a contractor)
	**Her eidolon companion is named [[Try]]. He ~~has a bird aspect~~, ~~but~~ is expectedly otherwordly and unique. He and Yoa speak interchangeably when he is summoned, which is a bit disconcerting but you get used to it.		**Her eidolon companion is named [[Try]]. He is an avian outsider, and is expectedly otherwordly and unique. He and Yoa speak interchangeably when he is summoned, which is a bit disconcerting but you get used to it.
	**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese		**There's little fanfare--all present know the stakes and purpose involved. However, Astlen does see fit to present the loan of an artifact of [[Germain]], the original leader of the Geese
	***It is the (Improved) [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted by unknown agents into a composite longbow. (The bow will always grant the maximum strength bonus to the wielder.)		***It is the (Improved) [[Coldheart Bow]]--while it was originally a shortbow, it has been recrafted by unknown agents into a composite longbow. (The bow will always grant the maximum strength bonus to the wielder.)
	**Yoa humbly accepts the gift, knowing its significance.		**Yoa humbly accepts the gift, knowing its significance.
	**As the last survivor of her own squad, she doubly respects its significance.		**As the last survivor of her own squad, she doubly respects its significance.
	*** She will be the Col. Potter of this MAS*H unit. . . or something.		*** She will be the Col. Potter of this MAS*H unit after Col. Blake's chopper went down . . . or something.
	**** He does bring an ensemble with ~~him~~.		**** She does bring a new ensemble with her.
	*With little desire to lose more time, the party immediately sets off, after maybe one more day(?), to try to finally assault the Dark Cathedral.		*With little desire to lose more time, the party immediately sets off, after maybe one more day(?), to try to finally assault the Dark Cathedral.