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Events So Far

Catalyst

The world of Danbur has unified some months ago, and a distress signal is sent out from the outskirts of a village in the countryside. Those who responded met with Pius Athanor, a master alchemist who was at odds with the villagers due to him neglecting his work due to being consumed with a special project of his; his Magnum Opus.

Pius did not mind sharing the details around this great work of his when asked. A project he has to focus on to bring a dead person back to life. It is complicated work however, and the ingredients and reagents that are vital to this alchemical process are rare and hard to get a hold of. The State which appoints alcemists is also not too happy about matters that dwell into death. In order to restore life he mainly needs help with creating a new body for the essence of the dead person to live in. And the essence he has safely secured and keeps on his person at all times.

The Elites agreed to aid him with his task as long as he promised to uphold his duties to the village, which Pius happily agreed to. There was also the demand that Pius be honest and let those involved know the full nature of his Magnum Opus.

Stage Calcination

At a later meeting he called Elites to him to discuss the reagents he will need for his Magnum Opus. In order to create a body that is strong enough to house the essence of a departed person, he needs strong reagents.

The Reagents

A tooth from a magical creature that does not eat meat

Gotten from a unicorn filly in Equestria with the help of Rarity, Twilight Sparkle and Staren. A magical heist with sparkles and pretty dresses.

Five gallons of dragon blood

This was taken from a dangerous dragon that had burnt down several villages in Danbur. Several Elites faced off against the beast in a bloody battle that luckily went in their favor.

Essence of Lightning

Diane led a small group consisting of Mandy Rose, Rory White, Lyria Mason and Hiei to the coastal city of Emis, where an unnatural storm had been raging for days. Upon arriving there they learned that the storm was sentient, and it took the form of an elemental that they chased around before they were able to gather lightning from it.

A pure mineral that does not melt

After a long trek to an abandoned village and its old mine Diane and the adventurers find traces of metal, as well as a large reptilian beast that was none too pleased at the company. Regina of Borg managed to kill it however with the help of Hiei, Rory and Lyria, and the mineral was recovered with minor injuries inflicted upon the Elites.

A venom that can corrode platinum

Hana led a party consisting of Pius, Diane, Kagenash, Hiei, Rory White, Staren, Lyria Mason and Mandy to a forest where they met a moth monster who had some strong venom that he would only share with them if they helped him gather food for his family. Thanks to Kagenashi and Lyria this was easily accompished.

Stage Congelation

Staren and Pius discuss the Magnum Opus and just who Pius seeks to revive. In addition Staren reveals his own immortality and makes an interesting offer to the Athanor siblings.

Stage Fermentation

The time came for the next part of the construction of the human body for the Magnum Opus. Many of the components were finished, but it had to all be placed together in a timely fashion. Sadly an interruption came in the form of a villager, and the Elites had to rush to relocate a whole workshop full of human parts and alchemic materials.

Luckily they were successful, and they managed to assist Pius and Diane in combining the parts. Now what remains is only to wait.

Stage Multiplication

Pius wishes to extend his gratitude to those who have helped him so far with his Magnum Opus. How? By hosting a feast at the Athanor Mansion!

FUTURE SCENES

Stage Projection

       Her body is destroyed
       But what nature has neglected the fruit of modern science shall provide
       And I've broken every code of practice
       But for my love I'd shift the planet's axis
       She'll return to me when she's been repaired
       She'll live again
       And I swear I can see the gleam
       In her eyes amidst the new machines
       And at night I can hear her whisper...
       (The Clockwork Quartet - The Doctor's Wife ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHEJrXPvU5s)

It is time for the finale of the Great Work. After weeks of searching and preparation, it is time for the Magnum Opus to be completed. Will alchemy be victorious in the face of death? Will everything go as planned? Has it all been worth it? These questions and many more will be answered.

Open to all regardless of faction, players from prior scenes are encouraged to join. Feds are strongly encouraged to sign up!

Other Information

Pius has stated openly on channels that he welcomes any who wishes to help, or even to discuss his Magnum Opus.

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