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The group meets with Xander at the FETC encampment. On the way, Varrick and Char investigate a sunken ship. They manage to retrieve several valuable items in exchange for surrendering some of their magical gear, but the trade has consequences. During the process, the FETC’s magical artificer is killed.
Elsewhere, Cassius and Sundara speak with Xander, who asks if they’ve learned any new names for the keystone. Sundara volunteers to go next, but Cassius speaks “Aurumon” before handing the keystone to her. She then speaks “Dagon”. To Xander’s surprise, both names are accepted without resistance. He seems taken aback, but quickly recovers and confirms that the FETC plans to advance toward the main Serpent Lord shrine for a final campaign against Benzosia.
The Remnants take the opportunity to rest and call in reinforcements.
Their allies arrive soon after: Reina aboard her skyship, The Icebreaker, along with its crew; Sarah Stoneheart; Otiluke; and Dunsparrow. Varrick notices a sketch of Karsus among Otiluke’s belongings, depicting a figure with two hearts, but Otiluke cannot offer any clear explanation, just that he has been doing a lot of research since his death in this area the first time.
Faraday contacts Cassius, offering safe passage for his family off the island and a place within his court. Sarah reveals that she also sent Natasha with Faraday to ensure her safety. One by one, people begin reuniting with friends, lovers, and family readying for the battle ahead.
Sundara stands apart, Solonor is still held captive and her family remains trapped on their home islands teeming with magic-draining parasites. In a moment of stillness, she realizes just how alone she feels. When Cassius pulls her into the circle of conversation, it doesn’t quite undo the weight of that feeling.
Soon after, the recently resurrected artificer, brought back by Allara, finishes assembling a magical barrier around the frontlines. As it activates, the sky darkens with the approach of scourge angels.
Benzosia appears.
She calls out for Sundara directly, revealing that Solonor is still alive and offers her the chance to take him and leave. Her voice is gentle, persuasive. She casts a charm on Sundara, pulling her into a vision of the future: a world of perfect order, beauty, and peace, but devoid of freedom, choice, or resistance.
Cassius acts quickly, helping Sundara break the charm’s hold.
Reeling but clear-minded, Sundara glances past Benzosia at the legions of devils now marching toward them. She slams her hand to the earth and casts Earthquake, tearing the ground apart beneath their enemies. Cassius follows up with a Wall of Force, creating a narrow but stable path through the chaos toward the rapidly closing portal behind Benzosia.
The battle begins.
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