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Session 20

2026-07-18T01:10:27Z

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2026-07-18T01:09:16Z

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Session 20

2026-07-17T02:24:54Z

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Session 20

2026-07-17T02:24:21Z

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Session 20

2026-07-17T02:23:53Z

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Allerium

2026-07-17T02:16:01Z

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Allerium is a rare element only found in the deepest reaches of Alleria.

The prison cells of Ascendance's Boyoman headquarters are made of this as well as the Elite Operative weapons.

Examples of this element was first found by the party in [[Guardian Outpost 01]], including a gaseous version that had been used to preserve a dangerous mushroom. The gaseous version was collected by Thandi while possessed by the spirit Nova.

Allerium

2026-07-17T02:14:39Z

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Allerium is a rare element only found in the deepest reaches of Alleria.

The prison cells of Ascendance's Boyoman headquarters are made of this as well as the Elite Operative weapons.

Guardian Outpost 01

2026-07-17T02:14:09Z

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Where the Inheritors went after stealing the ship and their first contact with the [[Guardians|Guardian]]'s legacy.

Consists of 5 levels with a teleportation pad in the atrium of each.

== Level 1 ==

The halls all contain murals of the Guardians (depicted as humanoids with stars on their bodies), the people of Alleria (humanoids on the earth or flying in shuttles/crafts), and Monyama, the water dragon (depicted as themselves). Chai will recognize the style of these murals and the technology depicted.

[[File:GuardianOutpost01L1.png|500px]]

Gym - Includes a walking/running track, balls, weights and barbells, etc. as well as a gymnastics area.

Bedrooms -

Baths - Standard communal bathroom with showers, a sauna, toilets, etc.

Administration -

Offices - An open concept office where the walls were once glass to see outside. The light only barely peeks through now due to the overgrowth.

Manager - The office of the manager of Guardian Outpost 01. Here, Casimir had a vision of what happened at the outpost ages ago.

Loading Dock, Air - This is a wide open space. There is a large button that can says OPEN/CLOSE to open or close the loading dock doors. This is only operational when the power is on.

Dining - A large dining space where the walls are giant reinforced windows. The light barely peeks through the overgrowth now. There is a large mural along the inner wall that depicts a feast with all the dragon gods, the Guardians, and the people of Alleria. Beneath the mural is the access window for the kitchen where workers can transport food to the buffet tables. All the food here has long gone bad and disintegrated.

Kitchens - A large industrial kitchen.

Storage - A large storage room specifically for food.

== Ground Level ==

The halls all contain murals of the Guardians (depicted as humanoids with stars on their bodies), the people of Alleria (humanoids on the earth or flying in shuttles/crafts), and Monyama, the water dragon (depicted as themselves).

The central hall shows the sign of the Guardian on the floor and above is a mosaic of a massive dragon circling the ceiling and filled with stars. The stars trickle down and become Guardians that watch over the earth and the people in it. With them are six dragons scattered throughout the mural.

[[File:GuardianOutpost01LG.png|500px]]

Recreation - This room was once a large indoor park that mimicked the outside world but has now evolved into a unique forest of its own. The plants in here have evolved entirely separate from the world of Alleria. There are insects in here that have also evolved separately from the outside world.

Offices - These offices have a view of the forest on the other side of the wall but are otherwise empty. The struggle was intense here and it appears to be where several people hid when the attack happened.

Conference Room - A conference room where meetings were once held.

Warehouse - A massive warehouse where supplies were kept. It has been ransacked and a large amount of the crates have been destroyed.

Infirmary - Filled with medical devices, equipment, and beds for the sick. This is where the Guardians would heal the humans of Alleria should anything hurt or weaken them. They even did some small studies here.

Reception - A reception area where the Guardian on duty would greet humans, direct other Guardians, and provide refreshments. There are some toys for children as well.

Loading Dock - This is a wide open space. There is a large button that can says OPEN/CLOSE to open or close the loading dock doors. This is only operational when the power is on.

Storage - This is where office supplies and other sorts of supplies are kept to help maintain the outpost.

Archives - This is where the archives are kept. Most are servers. However, there are also books and files kept here that are locked behind air-tight cases. To access these, the team will need the Head Archivist's key card.

Library - A library filled with books that have disintegrated due to the elements. Here, Casimir found an [[Allerium]] medallion and experienced a vision of the Head Archivist when they were dying. The medallion cracked.

Lecture - A lecture hall that is now empty. The seats and desks are perfectly arranged and untouched.

== Basement Level 1 ==

[[File:GuardianOutpost01B1.png|500px]]

Recreation - unexplored

Offices - unexplored

Break Room - unexplored

Laboratory - Agrophysics - The goal of the Agrophysics lab was to find methods of agriculture that would have as little impact on the ecosystem as possible. They were studying various materials such as a substance dubbed ''Allerium.''

Agrophysics lab - study of the agroecosystem (biological objects, biotope (habitat), and biocoenosis (organisms in the biotope) affected by human activity), studied and described using the methods of physical sciences.

Solves problems in agriculture via studying the materials and processes occurring in the production and processing of agricultural crops, with particular emphasis on the condition of the environment and the quality of farming materials and food production.

''Allerium'' is a rare element only found in the deepest reaches of Alleria. The prison cells of Ascendance's Boyoman headquarters are made of this as well as the Elite Operative weapons.

It is a strange substance that has solid, liquid, gaseous, and plasma state that can be harnessed to accomplish different goals. It is highly conductive of magic and it appears that the Agrophysics lab was testing the ability of Allerium to conduct natural magic back into the earth while planting seeds.

Laboratory - Meteorology - unexplored

Laboratory - Hydrology - unexplored

== Basement Level 2 ==

[[File:GuardianOutpost01B2.png|500px]]

Recreation - unexplored

Offices - unexplored

Break Room - unexplored

Laboratory - Ecology - unexplored (I think?)

Laboratory - Mycology - The goal of the mycology lab was to impede the spread of a harmful fungus that was poisoning the water and making humans, plants, and insects sick. It appears they had resolved the issue and were looking for their next project. They kept some samples of the mushrooms in a container of Allerium gas. Here, the team found Thandi in a trance the morning after they explored the Outpost. She successfully transferred the Allerium gas out of the canister into its own canister.

Laboratory - Zoology - unexplored

== Basement Level 3 ==

[[File:GuardianOutpost01B3.png|500px]]

Engineering - The basement is the engineering level and contains machinery of varying sizes and purposes. Massive pipes, wires, and blocks make this place into a maze.

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[[Category: World]]

Guardian Outpost 01

2026-07-06T01:52:14Z

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Where the Inheritors went after stealing the ship and their first contact with the [[Guardians|Guardian]]'s legacy.

Consists of 5 levels with a teleportation pad in the atrium of each.

== Level 1 ==

[[File:GuardianOutpost01L1.png|500px]]

== Ground Level ==

[[File:GuardianOutpost01LG.png|500px]]

== Basement Level 1 ==

[[File:GuardianOutpost01B1.png|500px]]

== Basement Level 2 ==

[[File:GuardianOutpost01B2.png|500px]]

== Basement Level 3 ==

[[File:GuardianOutpost01B3.png|500px]]

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[[Category: World]]

File:GuardianOutpost01B3.png

2026-07-06T01:51:26Z

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== Summary ==
Basement Level 3 of Guardian Outpost 01.

File:GuardianOutpost01B2.png

2026-07-06T01:49:59Z

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== Summary ==
Basement Level 2 of Guardian Outpost 01.

File:GuardianOutpost01B1.png

2026-07-06T01:48:06Z

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== Summary ==
Basement Level 1 of Guardian Outpost 01.

File:GuardianOutpost01L1.png

2026-07-06T01:46:28Z

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== Summary ==
Level 1 of Guardian Outpost 01.

File:GuardianOutpost01LG.png

2026-07-06T01:44:43Z

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== Summary ==
The ground level of Guardian Outpost 01

The Delta

2026-07-05T21:48:58Z

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The Delta is home to a blend of Creole/Acadian French cultures. The more rural parts are in the Delta proper, as the region is unkind to most permanent buildings.

== Delta du Lambert ==

The point of contact that most have with the Delta, it is considered a cultural capital and one that thrives on tourism as much as their local culture.

== Megafauna ==

Megafauna are known to enjoy the deep channels and shallow waters of the brackish estuary, which invites both salt and freshwater species to intermingle and develop into unique branch species that specialize in the strange waters. Well known are the Istrian alligators, which once were a hybridization of saltwater crocodile and freshwater alligator before developing into their own species. They can grow up to 20 feet and bee nearly 2500lbs.

Other species include the massive Deltan Catfish species, which can grow up to 500lbs and live for over 80 years. They are known to be man-eaters due to the practice of sinking corpses into the water for funerals, where they are typically eaten by the catfish.

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Istres

2026-07-05T21:34:02Z

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{{Infobox Locations
|map=Istres_Blank.jpg
|locationtype=Country
|continent=Istres
|capital=[[Prospera]]
|geography=
|basedon=France, Russia, & China
|governance=Monarchy
|leaders=[[King Guillemot]]
|majorcities=[[Prospera]], [[Roseview]]
|exports=Textiles, Wine, Spices
|allies=
|language=Istrian
|religion=[[Twelve Pillars]]
|demonym=Istrian
}}
Istres is the northern-most continent of [[Alleria]]. It has strong trade agreements with both [[Boyoma]] and [[Hokuto]]. However, it is in competition with [[Sippar]] when it comes to luxury goods, specifically textiles.

Earth is related to the land of Istres, the northernmost continent of Alleria. With coniferous forests as far as the eye can see, the people of Istres stand as tall and proud. East Istres is like western European: France, Germany, Spain, and England. West Istres, though, is more like China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan. The climate is mostly cold with some temperate areas throughout.

= History =
[[File:Istres Ancient Territories.png|alt=This map shows the ancient territories of Istres, including both West and East. From left to right, the territories were Taihu in the south, Conglin in the central are of west Istres, and Khushuut in the north. Past the mountains were the territories of Valok in the north, Istres in the center, Chernaya in the northeast, and Drouin in the southwest.|thumb|A map showing the ancient territories of Istres]]
= Geography =

== The Delta ==

[[The Delta]] is a brackish estuary where megafauna thrive.

== The Wood ==

[[The Wood]] is dangerous and deep old growth forests.

== Montagne ==

[[The Montagne]] is the mountain range bordering the Wood.

== The Spine ==

[[The Spine]] is the impassable mountains bridging the East and West sides of Istres. There is a very rare moment every year that a small pass opens up, enabling people to pass through. The pass is still difficult terrain, preventing large animals and carts from being brought through. Typically the Spine is avoided and a water route is taken between the two halves of the continent.

= Government and politics =

Istres was initially a poorer nation due to the soil being less arable than other countries. On the western side the poor soil was made up for by trade with Hokuto or following nomadic ancestral routes that took advantage of seasonal forage and a moving animal population. On the eastern side, the moors are poor for farming on a mass scale and it relies on small farming communities to keep up with the demand. East Istres is filled with noble land claims that tend to sit near the coast. As each land claim gets closer to the moors, the larger it gets; alongside the peerage rank.

A baron may come to be in possession of a village, while ducal holding may lay claim to several towns, cities, and stretches of land that can take days to move through. Each hierarchal step may claim jurisdiction over a lower peer's land as well; for example, a Duke may levy taxes upon a Count, however that Count would have the right to request assistance should they need it. Typically this right is not exercised, and instead contracts are used to work between each land claim.

Conversely, however, the royal capital of Prospera maintains a small land claim but collects taxes from all peerage in order to sustain itself. The taxes are routinely used to do large contracts with other nations, import food and Labor, and to upkeep a certain level of comfort for the royal family.

= Economy =

== East Istres ==

East Istres relies on lumber and trade of luxury goods; however lumber is limited to the far Eastern side, and much of the logging industry focuses on young trees rather than the old growth of the Wood.

== West Istres ==

West Istres was a self-sufficient and nomadic culture until the [[Peace Accords]] about thirty years prior to the happenings in the game. Since then it has begun to slowly adapt to the East Istrian style of city and peerage, which forced the barter economy to change. Primarily animal goods are traded.

= Culture =

== Dragons ==

Istrian dragons are shaped more like a beast than other dragons. They don’t have wings but have thick hides and limbs like tree trunks.

[[Category:Alleria]]

Istres

2026-07-05T21:24:19Z

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{{Infobox Locations
|map=Istres_Blank.jpg
|locationtype=Country
|continent=Istres
|capital=[[Prospera]]
|geography=
|basedon=France, Russia, & China
|governance=Monarchy
|leaders=[[King Guillemot]]
|majorcities=[[Prospera]], [[Roseview]]
|exports=Textiles, Wine, Spices
|allies=
|language=Istrian
|religion=[[Twelve Pillars]]
|demonym=Istrian
}}
Istres is the northern-most continent of [[Alleria]]. It has strong trade agreements with both [[Boyoma]] and [[Hokuto]]. However, it is in competition with [[Sippar]] when it comes to luxury goods, specifically textiles.

Earth is related to the land of Istres, the northernmost continent of Alleria. With coniferous forests as far as the eye can see, the people of Istres stand as tall and proud. East Istres is like western European: France, Germany, Spain, and England. West Istres, though, is more like China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan. The climate is mostly cold with some temperate areas throughout.

= History =
[[File:Istres Ancient Territories.png|alt=This map shows the ancient territories of Istres, including both West and East. From left to right, the territories were Taihu in the south, Conglin in the central are of west Istres, and Khushuut in the north. Past the mountains were the territories of Valok in the north, Istres in the center, Chernaya in the northeast, and Drouin in the southwest.|thumb|A map showing the ancient territories of Istres]]
= Geography =

== The Wood ==

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== Montagne ==

The Montagne is the mountain range bordering the Wood.

== The Spine ==

The impassable mountains bridging the East and West sides of Istres. There is a very rare moment every year that a small pass opens up, enabling people to pass through. The pass is still difficult terrain, preventing large animals and carts from being brought through. Typically the Spine is avoided and a water route is taken between the two halves of the continent.

= Government and politics =

Istres was initially a poorer nation due to the soil being less arable than other countries. On the western side the poor soil was made up for by trade with Hokuto or following nomadic ancestral routes that took advantage of seasonal forage and a moving animal population. On the eastern side, the moors are poor for farming on a mass scale and it relies on small farming communities to keep up with the demand. East Istres is filled with noble land claims that tend to sit near the coast. As each land claim gets closer to the moors, the larger it gets; alongside the peerage rank.

A baron may come to be in possession of a village, while ducal holding may lay claim to several towns, cities, and stretches of land that can take days to move through. Each hierarchal step may claim jurisdiction over a lower peer's land as well; for example, a Duke may levy taxes upon a Count, however that Count would have the right to request assistance should they need it. Typically this right is not exercised, and instead contracts are used to work between each land claim.

Conversely, however, the royal capital of Prospera maintains a small land claim but collects taxes from all peerage in order to sustain itself. The taxes are routinely used to do large contracts with other nations, import food and Labor, and to upkeep a certain level of comfort for the royal family.

= Economy =

== East Istres ==

East Istres relies on lumber and trade of luxury goods; however lumber is limited to the far Eastern side, and much of the logging industry focuses on young trees rather than the old growth of the Wood.

== West Istres ==

West Istres was a self-sufficient and nomadic culture until the [[Peace Accords]] about thirty years prior to the happenings in the game. Since then it has begun to slowly adapt to the East Istrian style of city and peerage, which forced the barter economy to change. Primarily animal goods are traded.

= Culture =

== Dragons ==

Istrian dragons are shaped more like a beast than other dragons. They don’t have wings but have thick hides and limbs like tree trunks.

[[Category:Alleria]]

Rev

2026-07-05T21:08:42Z

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{{Infobox NPCs
|image= 03 rev icon.png
|fullname=Reverend Peanut
|othernames=Rev
|pronouns=He/Him/It/Bird
|species=Raven
|job=[[Charlie Vanderbee|Charlie]]'s son
|location=Charlie's Side
|nationality=Bird
|height=2'2"
|weight=6lbs
|hair=Black Feathers
|eyes=Black
|skin=Feathered
|affiliation=Charlie
|family=Charlie<br>Thandi
|partners=Single Bird
}}

Rev was discovered in [[Guardian Outpost 01]] and took an immediate shine to Charlie. He is the unofficial mascot of the Inheritors and serves as a comfort animal. He uses the [https://2e.aonprd.com/Monsters.aspx?ID=4527 Trained Raven] stat block.

It was agreed upon that he is an ancient raven species that is much larger than the average raven.

Yen has carved him a perch to use. This was lost with the ship.

== Words Rev Knows ==
* Peanut Cracking Noise
* Rev
* Fuck
* Shit
* Moist

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[[Category:NPCs]]

Session 19

2026-07-05T21:03:20Z

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2026-07-05T21:02:58Z

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Session 10

2026-07-03T02:05:01Z

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2026-07-03T02:04:46Z

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Session 09

2026-07-03T02:03:10Z

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2026-07-03T02:02:47Z

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Session 08

2026-07-03T01:59:24Z

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2026-07-03T01:59:08Z

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Session 07

2026-07-03T01:56:15Z

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2026-07-03T01:55:59Z

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Session 06

2026-07-03T01:54:08Z

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2026-07-03T01:53:49Z

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Session 05

2026-07-03T01:52:18Z

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2026-07-03T01:51:34Z

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Session 02

2026-07-03T01:50:13Z

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2026-07-03T01:49:57Z

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Session 0-5: Charlie's Prologue

2026-07-02T01:49:57Z

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<td style="width:60%">[[Session 0-5: Charlie's Prologue]]</td>
<td style="width:20%">Sept 14, 2025</td>
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<td colspan="4">Charlie is given an ultimatum: get married or watch his mother and her valet suffer for him. Terror grips him as he does his best to find a partner fast.</td>
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=== Characters Featured ===
* [[Byron Vanderbee]], duke of Roseview
* [[Josiah]], Ruth's valet
* [[Ruth Vanderbee]], Charlie's mother and the Duchess of Roseview
* The Honorable [[Sasha Allard]], heir to the Marvaud Barony, Laird Allard
* [[Izar Laporte]], wealthy silk merchant from Toutoule

=== Items Acquired ===

None.

=== Detailed Summary ===

Charlie awakes in the midmorning, 9 AM, taking a hot bath to prepare for the day. He skips breakfast and finds himself going to meet Dean first thing in the morning.

As he walks outside, he hears whispers on the wind, and even the dogs as if they are speaking. The earth grounds him, makes him feel better, and he dismisses the whispers and voices as him simply being mentally ill.

Dean is playing ball with the dogs, and greets Charlie with enthusiasm. The dogs jump on Charlie as the two men chat about the upcoming ball. Apparently the dogs are being readied to go hunting in the morning for anyone who stays overnight, so they're getting their off-duty time now. Charlie explains that he is depressed about the ball, as per usual, and the pair talk about him leaving. It's a distant "maybe" at best. Charlie offers to help at the kennel and the pair get cleaning, shoveling dog shit and putting down hay.

Afterwards, Charlie goes to visit his mother and Josiah. And then she smells him. They insist he cleans up a bit and he does, changing out his shoes and his gloves for fresh ones. Once again Charlie contemplates dying and he is chastised by his mother.

Ruth is examining some papers— and telling Charlie very sternly that it isn't something she wishes to discuss. "This time is different. Things are changing. I promise."

"What are you up to?"

"It's nothing you need to worry about."

Josiah serves pound cake and tea, and as they eat and chat... a Pin knocks on the door. She informs them that Charles Vanderbee is to be at the Duke's office at 6PM. Panicked, Charlie gets ready beforehand, gets fresh, puts on new clothes and attends his appointment.

At this time, Charlie has on his person:

* Peony seeds
* a Walking Copy of ''The Doctor's Travelogues XII''
* A Vial of Mint Oil
* His silver pocket watch
* Josiah's bone knife

The appointment with Byron is intimidating. A low fire is crackling. Byron is smoking his pipe and then turns, demanding that Charlie sit. He obliges. A heavy silence hangs over them until Byron empties his pipe and leans on his cane, beginning to deliver an unfortunate speech.

"I know your mother's conspiring." He goes on the say that he knows that she is planning something, that she betrayed him, and if Charlie does not oblige, Byron will reveal that she is planning treason. Not only that, how he knows about her affair with Josiah. "She's betrayed me. I will need to make a spectacle to keep my dignity. Tonight after dessert, I will reveal her scheme."

He threatens to have Josiah caned to death in public and Ruth imprisoned... unless Charlie is engaged by dessert with someone who can bear an heir. A ''biological'' heir.

Charlie is dismissed, panicked, and he attends the ball with the weight of his mother and Josiah's fate on his shoulders. He is so panicked that it does not occur to him what his mother's affair may mean.

Sasha approaches first, displaying her assets, but Charlie can't quite get her name and is disgusted by how she shows off her young body. Still, she invites him outside to go stargazing— everyone seems to know about his affinity for it— and then they are intercepted by Izar.

Izar separates Charlie from the party and gives the elevator pitch: He is a silk merchant from Tourtoule, he'll take Charlie away alongside Ruth and Josiah, and Charlie will live comfortably and be allowed to practice medicine. Charlie, more attracted to men, enchanted by the old Istrian name Izar (Star), and very much taking the deal at face value in his desperation, agrees to marry Izar and will make the announcement during dessert.

They part and Sasha rejoins Charlie. She explains that she wants to marry high so that her sisters can be free of the obligation she has to marry rich and higher rank... but Charlie explains that marrying a young fifteen year old girl would not only be bad for him, but it would mean that Byron would have sexual access to several young girls. "I only need one child," Charlie says. "But you will end up having many."

She doesn't get it, so as Charlie denies her again, he says, "My father would fuck you until you're an inside out hole!"

Dinner occurs. It's a large, lavish dinner. Byron is at the head. Like most, Charlie avoids eating, and as soon as dessert is served, he jumps up and taps his silverware on his glass. He begins to announce his engagement, and then a light brightens in the middle of the table, forming into a four-pointed star that resolves into a woman: Thandi.

Thandi approaches him as she stands on the table, and she says what everyone is thinking. "You have cat ears."

"I... I have cat ears. I... This is not even the weirdest thing about the entire day." Charlie turns and still says, "Well, I'm getting married!"

Thandi realizes her error... and then she apologizes as she takes him.

=== World Notes ===

* East Istrian parties are filled with fucking and drug laced foods/drinks.
* East Istrian nobles consider 15 marrying age, which is when children enter Society for the first time.
* Charlie is taller than the Duke, who is 5'8" to Charlie's 6'5". As a result, Charlie is required to sit in his presence.
* Pins are Roseview's "elite" servants, who are on the Duke's payroll and serve him directly.

== Gallery ==
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