Book 16 - King of Duels/tl;dr

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Chapter 7.11	Multiple nations declare war on Belchan. Wistram deals with censorship issues, or lack there of. Tails and Scales tries to assist their regulars with the trauma of the live broadcast. Grimalkin and Chaldion discuss the previous events at the Inn as well as the current declaration's of war. Saliss and Xif discuss the Flowers and Fire. Wailant, Numbtongue and Viceria have dinner and swap stories. Garia finds the trio naked shooting wands outside when she brings the door home. Numbtongue sits down drunk, then punches himself when watching Garia, Viceria and Wailant talk. Numbtongue observes a different Garia than was described to him. Later they spar, before going to sleep for the night. Viceria and Wailant meet Erin, Wailant throws a beer in Erins face so that he and Seaborn can fight in the inn. Lyonette helps Erin wash up, Erin complains that Wailant is a jerk, and Lyon tells her that he is a "Male you, Erin." Wailant fixes Erins mana problem, and they make a deal with a beer to Wailants face. Mrsha shows Numbtongue the Garden, where they find Bird, and play hide and seek. Numbtongue see's his Brothers again, and realizes two are missing from the Garden. Mrsha investigates other areas of the Garden and finds a strange fruit Palt calls Cacao, and Erin charges at him screaming "CHOCOLATE!"
Interlude – Dancing and Brawling	Orthenon knocks out a Wistram mage that's broadcasting the battle. Lord Bel and Savellian Knights had a dance battle, that gets canceled do to "impropriety", leaving Ryoka to teach Alber some more boxing techniques. The Cult of Windcallers Wrath comes to challenge Pomle. Mendi humbles one of the senior Windcallers, Orjin humiliates The Fury of Skies, and Iratze humbles Mendi in turn to gain entry into Pomle for his group of Earthers.
Interlude – Chocolate Gold	Erin is trying to figure out how to make Chocolate. Selys offers to pay half of the Sages grass project in exchange for free travel to Pallas. The Halfseekers offer to pay as well and give Erin a bank note to the merchants guild. Erin finds out making chocolate is a lot harder then she thought. Mrsha learns a life lesson before going to the park with Selys, Visma Hilcevr and Ekirra.
Interlude – Chess and Ships	Erin discusses plans for the inn with Belgrade and Lyonette before playing chess and go simultaneously with her Mystery Partner. Ekirra learns a new favorite work, as the 3 kids plan Mrsha's new garden layout. Perorn and Foliana make fun of Neirs, Umina moves into Wil's apartment while he is at sea. Wil saves Peki from drowning, meets with the captain, and goes over his plan/route for the voyage. After Wil goes over his personal info from the Titan himself. A threat follows the Emerald Signet unseen.
Interlude – Chocolate Alchemy	Palt dries out Erins beans with a spell, then they talk about their species weird quarks. Wailant complains to Erin that the kids keep harassing him while he plants. Erin, Palt, Relc and Embria, talk about the Military benefits of Nali-sticks, while waiting for the roasted cocoa beans come back from winnowing. The cooks and Ishkr start grinding and sweetening the chocolate, when Visma Hilcevr comes in with a bloody nose. The kids make up over their first Chocolate. Dismayed over the small return on their labor, Lyonette and Erin start thinking of the most efficient use the chocolate, and how improve the yield. Erin goes to Saliss's workshop on the 9th to bribe him but brings him back to the inn instead. Saliss and Octavia meet and start to talk to about alchemy. Later Saliss invite her to his shop for an exchange of knowledge. Erin mentions “I like him. I want to be best friends.” after Saliss goes through the door, to every ones amazement. Mrsha gets pants.
Interlude – Lifting Ants	Grimalkin sends Invitations and word to all the fitness fanatics that can make it to the Inn. Once ready Grimalkin adds the 6 Walled Cities via Scrying, and starts the world on his "Weight Based Training" program pitch, complete with live demo. Erin realizes that what she thinks is small, might not be. Viceria starts a small war when she catches Mrsha, who was mid super stealth jump scarring her, with a muddy ground spell. Bird feeds Archer B12, explains to Erin why workers wont take food from her, and gets an update on his friends. Saliss and Octavia taunt Xif while identifying her potion. After the initial test, Saliss lays down some teaching rules to Octavia while, they render it down for ingredient identification. Mrsha and Bird play hide-and-seek, Mrsha finds the Antinum tunnel that was Birds trump spot. Bird and Anand saves Mrsha from Soldiers, when she once again finds herself in the Free Hive. Bird argues with Anand before taking him, and a few other Antinum to the Inn, to see their statues in the Garden. With the Free Queens permission, Bird leads the way thru town.
Interlude – Burning Alcohol	Erin pays Wailant off then makes Relc and Mrsha breakfast with the giant eggs Viceria gave her. After the rush, Erin plays chess with her mystery partner, and scares Palt before they have a chat. Erin spy's on Mons and Beza, before discovering she has a method of free refrigeration. Erin runs into Calruz, while on tour with Selys, and shows him her Flame of Glory, after shouting at his apology. Erin offers the 3 Wistram mages new rooms on the 2nd floor, then receives a letter from Ryoka. Erin gives a speech, shows the customers her Glory Fire, and then creates a new drink with it.
Interlude – The Hangover After	The guests start waking up both in rooms and random floor spots. Chaldion and Grimalkin discuss Erin's skills, on the way to work. The non hung-over's decide to form a band, after hearing Numbtongue play during breakfast. Spoiler... it pisses a surprising someone off. Numbtongue puts on an electrifying performance for the now non hungover and pleased guests. Mrsha and Bird fly in the garden.
Chapter 7.12 G	Teriarch is awoken by his iPhone and a to-do list. Eater-Goats ambush Goblins in the High Passes. Badarrow stands over-watch and reflects with Snapjaw. Calescent wakes Rags from a Dream, for lunch, and she calls a meeting. Wyvern's attack Goblinhome. Teriarch interrupts Rags and Redscar's patrol to the "Eater Goat Village." Teriarch gives Rags a pep talk in a Dragonthrone. Teriarch sends a bounty to the adventurers guild before setting an alarm and going back to sleep.
Chapter 7.13 K	The Horns receive a small scrying mirror and gold from a village for slaying some Golems. Niers uses Flos's advance on Belchan as a lesson with his class. Chaldion and Noass discuss tactics on Wistram News. Grand Mage Esiela and Ulyse dual it out during Flos's attack on Viadem’s Pass. King Raelt and General Lael talk about tactics and the battle, before declaring a race to the Capital, Levrhine. Raelt beats Orthenon's advanced party to the capitol and lays claim with no shots fired. Orthenon retreats back to Flos after a brief standoff with Raelt. Raelt and Flos meet and agree on Lyfelt but, while Flos respects Raelt's stance, it ends in a... duel? Raelt names Jecaina his Heir and places his crown on her, then fumbles with tying a small bell to his rapier in front of Flos. Warden Dulfe interrupts the duel to save Raelt, but starts a bloody melee in doing so.
Mating Rituals Pt.2	Erin Solstice: Confirms she’s not interested in sex, though she’s curious about love and touch. She’s lonely but not searching for romance. She mentions having two relationships before coming to this world. Ryoka and Fierre attend a controversial show that sparks a deep talk about identity and fear. Their attraction surfaces, but instead of acting on it, they share honesty, vulnerability, and laughter—ending the night closer, having acknowledged feelings without crossing into romance or explicit intimacy. Pawn and Lyonette’s bond deepens into physical intimacy, though not traditionally, as Antinium lack reproductive organs. Their closeness is born from weeks of reflection and trust. Together they navigate faith, love, and vulnerability, choosing a connection that transcends physical limits and affirms their mutual care and understanding. During routine health inspections at a brothel, the Selphid-hosted doctor verifies workers are clear of the yellow-pus illness. While examining a male prostitute, the Selphid urges the doctor to seek intimacy. With consent, they do, highlighting Selphid control of sensation and boundaries. They part amicably, intending discreet future visits Goblins have sex (thats all you get) Body counts are updated...
Chapter 7.14 T	Toren argues with himself inside Ijvani's bag of holding, his masked personality names herself Nekhti. While inspecting Toren, Az'kerash finds that Toren can speak and, starts focusing more and more of his mind on him. When he discovers his old friend's spell-craft as the basis for his student's creation, Peril Chandler takes over, using all his focus before throwing a temper tantrum. Peril Chandler makes plans to allow his Chosen to level, as well as make some more, before sending some messages. Cognita gets a message that makes her, and ALL the golems of Wistram, stop dead in their tracks for a minute. Az'kerash starts reworking his Chosen, Nekhti talks to Toren.
Chapter 7.15 R	A love triangle gone bad results in a Courier with a hot delivery. Lacel is saved from Raiders by Griffon Hunt. Revi is trying to talk to Halrac, about a plan, as they approach Invrisil. Revi gets a restitch at The Silken Touch, and talks home with Dewlana. Griffon Hunt run into Todi while waiting for Briganda at the Adventurers Guild. After hearing about the Wyvern bounty, Griffon Hunt give some warnings about the High Passes to the younger gold rank teams headed south. Briganda rejoins the group, they discuss contracts to take after their loot appraisal. While Briganda puts her son to sleep and takes care of some things, Revi and Halrac get a glimpse of Typhenous's past as he uses "his world" to track Grev. After preforming Lady Macbeth, the Players catch Griffon Hunt up on everything that has happened while they were traveling. Typhenous and Eltistiman run into each other again. Lacel gets his legs broken by the Assassin's Guild. A Flesh Golem attacks Invrisil, adventurers try and counter-attack Belavier.
Chapter 7.16 L	Klbkch stews on his anger toward Pawn. Lyonette, having the morning off, runs errands, has tea with Krshia and snacks with Zevara. Lyonette then watches Zevara dueling Jeiss, before getting tested herself. Klbkch, angry, talks to Relc, who tries to give him a pep talk, but doesn't really under stand Klb's issue. Relc pitches "The Golden Triangle" in town, Klbkch arrives at the Inn, draws his sword on Pawn, then talks with Erin in her room. Relc shows up too late to help with Klb, but sits down with Anand, who he can relate to. Relc and Klbkch have a heart to heart, Klb wins. Xrn saves Pawn from Klbkch, and SLAPS Klb back into sanity. Klbkch meets Zevara, requests a leave of absence, and turns in his badge.
Chapter 7.17 S	The Inn Family starts planting in the Garden. Apista steals Palt's cigar while the mages play poker. Chaldion falls down the stairs, as he recovers the Healer, Senators and Edellein, discuss his safety and age (106). Chaldion and Saliss talk, about his true state of health, in a rare conversation as well as who will replace him when he dies. Selys and Drassi chat over "Cream Tea" the newest fad in Liscor. Onieva delivers a potion and meets Selys, tries to give her some advice, but gets interrupted by Melika. Next stop the bar to catch up with Mirn, she gets drunk, freezes and knocks out a watch strike force, then Saliss walks away. Saliss plays cards with Erin until Xrn walks into the inn. Onieva meets with Chaldion, who finally looks at her and speaks to her.
Chapter 7.18 M	Belavierr razes another village leaving only her name as a sign of who was there. Maviola gives the children of her house a lesson on the current state and curse of all 5 families. She then talks to Zedalien about her retirement and names her successor. While spending the evening talking with Deilan, Maviola receives a request from Magnolia and agrees. For a price. Hawk arrives in Invrisil with delivery's, then runs into Persua before, being "saved" by, Tritel. The three Couriers shout the challenge and race out of Invrisil. Lord Bein tries to blockade the road, and stop the Couriers, only to fail, publicly. Ryoka sees Hawk approaching Reizmelt on the scrying orb. AMBUSH!!! The world watches and learns why Couriers are Named rank runners. Belavierr starts to plot and move, when the Couriers get more attention on the news then her "Evil." Ieka and Rie arrive at the meeting of Ladies to confront Belavierr. Maviola arrives with reinforcements, resigns as Scion, and leaves a young woman.