Ignoring the knowledge of this "Loki" character that was mentioned, the party decides to continue forward toward the Temple of Dova in the Clais Wilderness. A Temple that according to Rhone's knowledge, has never existed.
After traveling successfully to the temple, the stand in witness to its grandeur. They see a large Temple more decorative and elaborate than most other Dovan Temples. It has a simple design: one main building, with covered walkways protruding out in the cardinal directions.
As they approach the Temple, a torrential flood of alcohol rises from the ground and encircles the building, creating a powerful whirlpool effect. Ajax, Rhone, and Zen get caught in the current and start to get pulled under. Ajax, accidentally gulping a bit of the alcohol, and getting drunk in the process. Ashe manages to keep her head up, and swim her way towards the others. Meanwhile, Eressil Wild Shapes into a duck and rises to the top of the water before flying to the center near the Temple. There she controls water, creating a safe path in which the alcohol can't float. This allows Ashe to pull everyone to wards the safe area, and they slowly make their way out of the torrent. Rhone and Zen seem to be fine, but Ajax is heavily intoxicated.
As they enter the temple, they see 2 Statues of Dova and a small raised platform between them. As they approach, upon the platform they see a much larger humanoid shape statue of Dova with glowing orange wings protruding from her back. The statue speaks to them, "Welcome to the first temple. All of the references found here are at your disposal."
Rhone and Zen approach the Statue in awe. Meanwhile Eressil is trying to find books about creatures in which she has never seen, and finding new and interesting druidic magic. Ashe is sadly, trying to keep a drunken Ajax at bay.
Questions: Rhone
Does Dova approve of my actions and how I am representing the faith?
- Dova approves of whatever you deem appropriate.
Can we take this book with us?
- Only the original donor of a work can withdraw it from the library.
Rhone recognizes the handwriting of the book as handwriting very similar to his own.
He then checks the name of the author and finds it to be: ek-Af'daeh
After thinking about it, he contemplates the idea of the soul and reincarnation. Would the library consider two people the same person if they had the same soul?
What are the next steps in stopping the Dragon Lord?
- The next steps in stopping the Dragon Lord require that you collect all of his artifacts and destroy them at the same time.
- Each artifact contains an aspect of his own soul.
- Remember, only an artifact can destroy another
Questions: Zendrynn
Are you like me?
- I am beyond you as you currently are.
Can you help me understand where I come from?
- Everyone's path has always been the same.
- You are a child of the divine, but you are not as you once were.
- Look for the Harp of Alendra to find out who you are.
Where do my visions come from?
- Your visions are caused by your true self trying to help you on your journey.
Questions: Eressil
Am I on the right path to find the Elder druid?
- Every step you take will help you on your journey.
Do you have any information on the Dragon Lord?
a book flies into Eressil's hands
Where are the other artifacts of the Dragon Lord?
- The only artifact with an assumed location is the Dragon Font, found within the Dragon Lord's Castle.
Questions: Ajax
What is this sign on my back?
- The symbol that was on your back was a result of a powerful being taking advantage of an incredible opportunity.
Who is this powerful being and where can I find them?
- A high ranking demon known as Imanish the Greedy that can be found in the pits of hell.
Do you have any books about him that I can take with me on my journey?
- a book flies into Ajax's hands
- You may transcribe the information from this book but you may not take it with you.
- Ajax borrows borrows some papers from Rhone and copies some of the information from the book with his own blood as ink.
Questions: Ashe
Are we alone here?
- You are with yourselves and none other.
Are we safe staying here?
- This is the safest place you could be.
Where do we find the Harp of Alendra?
- The last known place for the Harp of Elendra was in Crystalvayne.
Is there a place here that we can sleep for the night?
a stairwell opens in the floor leading to some bunks with an adjoining shower room.