The Star Streak answers Kael’s intent. From Thalassa’s receiving hall, the crew returns aboard their vessel, while Thalassa remains beside the open crystal record and watches its silver hull turn toward the galaxy reflected in Kael’s armor and sword.
Within the ship, Anna’s polishes the magical rune-etched cannons.
Anna
The cannons are ready to go, captain. The ship is operating at peak performance.
The Star Streak departs the large Dreadnaught class ship of Overlord Thalassa. She waves and communicates with Kael telepathically.
Thalassa
Good luck to you and safe travels, Kael Umal, God of War and Lust. May you find your way to Bliss once more.
Sophie
The course is set, captain. Onward we go.
The radiant route steadies beyond the prow, quiet and immense. Behind them, Thalassa’s silver dreadnaught holds position, while the Star Streak waits at the threshold of the unknown galaxy.
“Aurora warns of a black hole in the close to the galaxy they are headed to.”
SUCCESS (Good Diplomacy, rolled +2)
The radiant route bends across the darkness ahead. Aurora, standing near the prow, suddenly raises one silver hand as a deep vibration passes through the Star Streak’s hull.
Aurora
Captain, a black hole lies close to the galaxy we approach. Its gravity is vast enough to devour ships and twist the path of magic around it.
The warning carries through the vessel’s passages, reaching the crew before the next constellation shifts. The radiant route dims at its far end, revealing a region of starless distortion.
Sophie
Then we will not enter blindly. I can feel the current bending already, Captain. We should approach with the ship under careful command.
Anna
I’ll secure the cannons and reinforce whatever parts of the hull answer that pull. Better prepared than swallowed.
Beyond the prow, the route remains open, but its silver light skirts the unseen abyss. The crew has heard Aurora’s warning, and the Star Streak continues toward the dangerous galaxy under watchful hands.
✓ Quest Accepted
Tell the crew of Kael’s godhood
“Kael summons the crew of the Star Streak. Aurora, Anna, Miles, Sophie, Julia, Emma and Maisie stand before him. He tells them that he is a god of War and Lust. He tells them of the contents of the books and memory crystals. He tells them of the primordial war that left him wounded. He tells them of his divine realm called Bliss and the origins of his sword. He informs them of the "Influencers" that are around them at all times, protecting them and subtly influencing matters. He tells them of the wives and concubines he once had and of their possible return.”
SUCCESS (Good Diplomacy, rolled +2)
The crew gathers in the central passage at Kael’s summons. Aurora stands silver and still; Anna, Miles, Sophie, Julia, Emma, and Maisie form a tense semicircle beneath the ship’s muted lamps.
Kael Umal
I am the god of War and Lust. The books and crystals restored memories of my divine realm, Bliss, and the primordial war that wounded me. My sword was created from folded space and time. My invisible Influencers surround you, protecting and guiding events...
Aurora
We believe that some, if not all of you, may be his wives or concubines of old, reincarnated and brought here now by the Influencers manipulation of circumstances.
Anna
God of War and Lust...that would explain a lot.
Sophie
I must admit, that would indeed explain my infatuation with you. We all seem to have a strong desire to be with you.
Emma
We all adore you, my love. I understand your gravitational pull now. You are like the darkness of space and we are the stars of a beautiful constellation.
Miles exhales slowly, while Julia and Maisie exchange guarded glances. No one leaves. The revelation settles among them as a relief and a shared sense of happiness.
Quest Complete
Tell the crew of Kael’s godhood