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Chapter 8.40 CTV

2025-12-05T04:50:16Z

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{{Infobox_episode|title=Chapter 8.40 CTV|published=August 29, 2021|previousChapter=[[Chapter 8.39]]|wordcount=28,207|nextChapter=[[Interlude – Of Vampires and Fraerlings|Of Vampires and Fraerlings]]|link=[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/08/29/8-40-ctv/ Chapter 8.40 CTV]}}

'''Chapter 8.40 CTV''' is the 49th chapter of [[Volume 8]]. The '''C''' stands for [[Cognita|'''C'''ognita]], the '''T''' stands for [[Tolveilouka Ve’delina Mer|'''T'''olveilouka Ve’delina Mer]], and the '''V''' stands for [[Veltras Family|'''V'''eltras Family]].

== tl;dr ==

* [[Cognita]] reminisces about her past and [[Zelkyr Amerwing|Zelkyr]] as the [[Silver Swords]] arrive at [[Wistram]]. [[Cognita]] has a battle of wills with [[Eldavin]] and decides to go on vacation.
* [[Tolveilouka Ve’delina Mer|Tolv]] does a send-off to [[The Putrid One]], even as others try to recruit him, and then begins his vengeance on [[Izril]].
* [[Tyrion Veltras|Tyrion]] declines helping the [[Healer of Tenbault]], and marshalls support from the [[Veltras Family]] and the other families to help rescue [[Sammial Veltras|Sammial]] and [[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]].

== Synopsis ==

=== Chapter Summary: 8.40 CTV ===
This chapter focuses heavily on the internal evolution of '''Cognita''', the Truestone Golem of Wistram Academy, and the arrival of the '''Silver Swords''' adventure team at the academy.

* '''Cognita’s Crisis & Resolution:''' Cognita spends weeks underwater contemplating her existence after being freed from her loyalty binding by Eldavin. She wrestles with feelings of betrayal, realizing her creator, Archmage Zelkyr, may not have loved her best (as he took another Golem, Ovesire, to the upper floors with him, not her). She eventually returns to the academy, resolving that even without the binding spell, she chooses to serve Wistram on her own terms.
* '''The Silver Swords Arrive:''' The Gold-rank team (Ylawes, Falene, and Dawil) arrives at Wistram. Tension is high between Ylawes and Falene regarding their failure to participate in the Raid on the Village of the Dead.
* '''Meeting the Earthers:''' The adventurers meet the "Earther" students at Wistram. Dawil realizes the Earthers are from the same world as Erin Solstice and Ryoka, confirming his suspicions about their origins. They share stories, with the Earthers fascinated by the adventurers and vice versa.
* '''The Statue Incident:''' Cognita asserts her dominance over the Archmages (Feor and Naili) by using the academy budget to commission and install a massive, controversial statue of Archmage Zelkyr in the entrance hall, replacing the previous statue of Archmage Rezinoul.

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=== Romantic & Sexual Highlights ===
The chapter features a few distinct moments of romantic or sexual undertones, primarily revolving around Cognita's strange tribute to her master and student gossip.

* '''The Sexualized Statue of Zelkyr:''' Cognita commissions a golden, twelve-foot statue of her creator, '''Archmage Zelkyr'''. The statue is described as highly controversial and scandalous by the students and staff.
** It depicts Zelkyr '''"without any clothes,"''' lying on his side in a '''"flattering pose."'''
** An ornamental fan is placed to cover his modesty, but students note it '''"leaves little for the imagination."'''
** This act serves as a bizarre, intimate, and possessive declaration of Cognita's devotion to her former master.
* '''Tov’s Interest in Ylawes:''' When the students are gossiping about the arrival of the Silver Swords, Astritha mentions that the knight Ylawes is handsome but grumpy.
** '''Tov''', a Drowned Man (student), immediately perks up and asks, '''"How handsome are we talking about?"''' with a serious look.
** While Astritha laughs it off as a joke, other male students (Carn and Messill) give Tov strange looks, implying genuine attraction on his part.
* '''Cognita’s Complicated "Love":''' Much of Cognita's internal monologue wrestles with the concept of love between creation and creator. She explicitly asks the empty air, '''"Master. Did you ever love me?"''' Her jealousy that Zelkyr took a different Golem (Ovesire) with him to his final test rather than her drives her emotional arc, blurring the lines between the loyalty of a servant and the jealousy of a spurned partner.

== Characters ==
( * = ''First Appearance'')

* [[Cognita]] (also as a ''Flashback'')
* [[Zelkyr Amerwing]] (''Mentioned'')
* Kharneva (''Mentioned'')
* Ovesire (''Name Revealed'' - ''Mentioned'')
* [[Gazi Pathseeker]]
* Jexal *
* [[Dawil Ironbreaker]]
* [[Four Winds of Teral]]'s crew
** Bressa (''First Official Appearance'')
* [[Ylawes Byres]]
* [[Falene Skystrall]]
* [[Feor]]
* [[Nailihuaile]] / Naili
* Rezinoul / Rezy - Archmage (''First Time Mentioned'')
* [[Trey Atwood]] (as Troy Atlas)
* [[Astritha]] (''First Official Appearance'')
* [[Tov]]
* [[Calac Crusland]] (as Carn Thustone)
* [[Goelv]]
* [[Messill]] / Mess (''First Official Appearance'')
* [[Quarass|Emirea du Merrimorn]]
* Wistram [[Earthers]]
** [[Aaron Vanwell]]
** [[Elena Othonos]]
** [[George]]
** [[Leon]]
** Randolph (''First Time Mentioned'')
* Ostrigael *
* ? - Naga [Archmage] / Archmage of Waters / Archmage of Nagas (''Flashback'')
* [[Terras]]
**[[Eldavin]] ([[Teriarch]])
**[[Telim]]
**[[Sa’la]]
**[[Teura]]
* [[Libertarians]]
** [[Viltach]]
*[[Minizi]]
*? - Fissival's Drake Wall Lord *
*[[Tolveilouka Ve’delina Mer]] / Tolve
*? - Femal Dullahan [Paladin] (''Ashes'' > ''Scattered'')
*[[The Putrid One|Putrid One]] (''Corpse'' > ''Cremated'')
*[[Yderigrisel]] (''Mentioned'')
*? - Unknown would be master
*Radiance of Canopies (''Bones'')
*Rural hamlet Village inhabitants *
**? - Female [Sentry]
**? - [Mayor]
*[[Shield of Tenbault]]
**[[Merdon]] / Crowdcaller Merdon
*[[Jericha Synthel]]
*? - Tenbault's [Mayor] *
*[[Tyrion Veltras]]
*[[Healer of Tenbault]] (''Mentioned'')
*Rigrald Terland
*Kismet Securities
**[[Marian Felthof]]
**[[Umina Caxical]]
**[[Kissilt]]
**[[Cameral]]
*[[Magnolia Reinhart]] (''Mentioned'')
*Children of [[Wellfar Family|House Wellfar]] *
*? - [Lady] of [[Wellfar Family|House Wellfar]] *
*[[Etril Wellfar]]
*[[Gresaria Wellfar]] (''Mentioned'')
*[[Ulva Terland]]
*Buscrei’s branch family
**Somost Veltras
**[[Buscrei Veltras]]
**? - Buscrei’s nephews
*[[Hethon Veltras]]
*Swey’s branch family
**[[Swey Veltras]] - [Mountain Lord]
**? - Swey’s wife *
**Swey’s daughters *
**Swey’s step-sons *
*[[Dereic Veltras]]
*[[Pellmia Quellae]]
*''Pride of the Wellfar''<nowiki/>'s crew *
**? - Drowned [Master Helmswoman]
**[Hydromancers]
**? - [First Mate]
**? - [Ship Mage]
*[[Imor Seagrass]]
*? - Imor’s [Dauntless Helmsman] *
*[[Rasea Zecrew]]
*? - Rasea's [First Mate]
*[[Itorin Zessoprical II]]
*[[Rhisveri Zessoprical|Rhis’veri Zessoprical / Rhisveri Zessoprical]]
*? - Ailendamus' [General]
*[[Sammial Veltras]]

== Locations ==

* [[Wistram Academy]]
* Ocean
* [[Izril]]
**[[Village of the Dead]]
** ? - Village, 8 miles from the Village of the Dead
**Tenbault
**Weldorisa
**[[First Landing]]
** Oswen
**Kabral
* [[Baleros]]
* [[Terandria]]
** [[Ailendamus]]

== Creatures ==

*[[Magical Rats]]
** Giant Rats
* Otterdogs
* Sea Serpents (1 Killed)

== [[Golems]] ==

* Zelkyr’s Golems
** [[Cognita]] = [[Truestone Golems|Truestone Golem]]
** Radiance Golem (''Mentioned'')
** Shadowflesh Golem (''Mentioned'')
** Liquid Metal Golem (''Mentioned'')
** Armored Golem (''Mentioned'')
** Duelist Golem (''Mentioned'')
** Wind Golem
** Sentry Golems
** Armored Golems
** Water Golem
* Minizi = Lifesand Golem
*3 of Terland’s ancient Golems

== [[Undead]] ==

* Revenant Wraith (''Destroyed'')
* Chitinous Horror (''Destroyed'')
* Skeleton Lords (1 ''Destroyed'')
* Shadow Walker
* Bloated King
* Zombies

== Vehicle ==

* Ships
**''Four Winds of Teral'' - Courier-ship
** ''[[Pride of the Wellfar]]'' - Citadel-class ship
**''Kelphunter''
**Imor’s fleet (9 Ships; 3 Destroyed)
**''[[Illuminary]]''

== Items ==

* Magewatcher Blade of Fissival (''Mentioned'')
* Venous Dagger - Magic-piercing dagger coated in deadly poisons (''Mentioned'')
* [[Heartflame Boots]] / Penumbral Flamewalkers (''Mentioned'')
* Rune of Sanctuary (''Mentioned'')
* Gold painted, 12-foot tall statue of [[Zelkyr Amerwing]]
* Chest of Holding
* Laptop
* Cornucopia
*Holy Dust - Ashes of the Femal Dullahan [Paladin] (''Scattered'')
*Ichorian Riverus
*Blade of Entropy
*Artifact taken by the [[Horns of Hammerad]] (''Mentioned'')
**By [[Ksmvr]]: Dullahan [Paladin]’s Sword.
**By [[Yvlon Byres]]: Scroll of Greater Teleport, 2 Spell Scrolls, and 2 Magical Rings that belonged to one of Dullahan [Paladin] companions.
**By [[Pisces Jealnet]]: [[Tolveilouka Ve’delina Mer|Tolve]]'s Djinni’s teaching spellbook
**By [[Ceria Springwalker]]: [[The Putrid One|Putrid One]]'s Dark Circlet
* [Message] Scroll
*Speaking Stone
*Jacket of Jet
*Dais, enchanted to keep Ulva Terland healthy
*Oyster Juice
*Rockshrooms
*Dragonsails
*Enchanted Spying Glass
*Ring of Appraisal

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Chapter 8.35

2025-12-04T17:04:06Z

2601:589:4802:6C50:5BB0:54AD:C27D:1853: /* Synopsis */

{{Infobox_episode|title=Chapter 8.35|published=August 4, 2021|previousChapter=[[Chapter 8.34 R]]|wordcount=19,909|nextChapter=[[Chapter 8.36 H]]|link=[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/08/04/8-35/ Chapter 8.35]|image=Fur Fur by LeChatDemon.jpg|imagecaption=Klbkch vs. Furfur by [[Fanworks/Demonic Criminal|Demonic Criminal]]}}

'''Chapter 8.35''' is the 44th chapter of [[Volume 8]]. The author intended this chapter be a preview for the six options in the patreon poll.

== tl;dr ==

* Luan and the Paeth Fraerlings fight against the Balerosian monsters that attack as refugees come in.
* Rhisveri tries to figure out if Ryoka really knows a female Wyrm.
* The Free Antinium in the hive learn about pets and begin hating on Furfur, while the Antinium Army show their wrath to [[Hectval]] with Olesm.
* The fellowship marches on with a new martial artist and a new Goth.
* Kevin teaches goblins about skateboards and Fighter Pilots.
* Yvlon uses her rage to become the new [[Champion of Rust]].

== Synopsis ==

== 📖 Synopsis of Chapter 8.35 ==
This chapter of ''The Wandering Inn'' focuses on multiple plotlines across the world:

* '''Fraerling Battle at Paeth:''' The city of Paeth is overwhelmed by refugees from the fallen city of Oierdressql, who are being relentlessly pursued by predators and a magical rat swarm. The Human, Luan, helps the Tallguard defend the Fraerlings. Paeth is forced to use its high-level defensive enchantments and Adamantium-armored '''Crelerbreakers''' to fight the attack, exposing their city to the world.
* '''Ryoka and Rhisveri:''' Ryoka, having been transported into the lair of Rhisveri Zessoprical, a powerful '''Wyrm''' in Ailendamus, attempts to negotiate for a valuable scroll. Rhisveri initially sees her as a thief sent by a rival Dragon/Wyrm and is enraged, especially because she is covered in the pheromones of another female Wyrm, '''Sikeri'''. Ryoka manages to shock him into listening by invoking the name of the Faerie King, '''Oberon'''.
* '''The Antinium Army:''' Olesm, the [Strategist] of Liscor, is leading a newly formed army (including Humans, Gnolls, Drakes, and Antinium [Crusaders]) into battle against Hectval's alliance. He discovers his Antinium [Crusaders] possess a terrifying Skill, '''[Combined Skill: Wrath of the Righteous]''', which causes their enemies to break and run before contact.
* '''The "Fellowship" Travels:''' The rag-tag group traveling with '''Bird''' and the diminutive '''Titan Niers Astoragon''' begins to organize. Niers, hidden in Bird's hat, secretly directs the group to use their classes effectively, prompting the [Soulbard] '''Numbtongue''' to play marching music and the [Shaman] '''Ulvama''' to apply her magical paints.
* '''Earthers and Goblins:''' At Goblinhome, the Earther '''Kevin''' is showing off his athleticism on a magic skateboard, becoming a local celebrity, while the Goblin Chieftain '''Rags''' and her lieutenants, like '''Poisonbite''', continue to prepare for war and learn about Earth from him.

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== 💖 Romantic or Sexual Exchanges ==
The chapter contains one significant and non-consensual '''sexual/romantic context''' moment, primarily involving '''Ryoka and Rhisveri''':

* '''Sikeri's Mating Pheromones:''' Ryoka is unknowingly covered in '''mating pheromones''' from the female Wyrm, '''Sikeri''' (whom she met earlier in the story). This causes Rhisveri to react with intense anger and suspicion, believing she is a ploy by a rival.
* '''Non-consensual Stripping and Inspection:''' During their confrontation, Rhisveri '''strips Ryoka naked''' using magic to search for a hidden artifact or spell. He then rotates her for inspection, dismissively stating, "Relax, thing. There is absolutely nothing I could be interested in," indicating a lack of sexual interest in her species but demonstrating a deeply violating and aggressive act of dominance.
* '''Wyrm Rivalry:''' The Wyrm Rhisveri reveals that he smells Ryoka's pheromones and believes the '''"last female Wyrm died ''ages'' ago,"''' suggesting a deep-seated loneliness and complex relationship with his kin that colors his reaction to Ryoka.

== Characters ==
( * = First Appearance)

* Paeth’s Architects (x6)
** '''Alchimeer''' Straesta
** '''Enchanter''' [[Ilekrome]]
** '''Guidance''' [[Heish]]
** '''Judiciary''' ???
** '''Farspeaker''' Humalepre
** '''Citivican''' Loust
*[[Luan Khumalo]]
*Oierdressql's Fraerlings refugees (x200,000)
**? - Oierdressql’s '''Guidance'''
*[[Ekrn]]
*[[Noa]]
*Tallguard Crelerbreakers (x100) *
*? - Fraerling [Necromancer]
*[[Ryoka Griffin]]
*[[Rhisveri Zessoprical]]
*[[Sammial Veltras]]
*Salamander - [[Teriarch]]? (''Mentioned'')
*? / Monster of War / She-Wyvern (''Mentioned'')
*? / Arrogant fool under the Waves (''Mentioned'')
*[[Itorin Zessoprical II]]
*[[Sikeri’val-Toreshio-Maresssui]] (''Mentioned'')
*[[Oberon]] (''Mentioned'')
*[[Silveran]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
*[[Furfur]] *
*[[Free Queen]]
*[[Pisca]] or [[Runel]] - [[Garry]]’s helpers
*Deferred Sustenance - Baby [[Rock Crabs|Rock Crab]] *
*Liscor’s new army
**[Crusaders] [[Painted Soldiers|Painted Antinium]]
**[[Olesm Swifttail]]
*Hectval-Drisshia-Luldem alliance
**[Hill Riders] Drakes
**Drisshia’s [Heavy Infantry] *
**? - Drisshia [Charge Captain] *
*[[Embria Grasstongue]]
* [[Fellowship of the Inn]] (''Name Pending'') (x45)
**[[Niers Astoragon]]
** Antinium (x18)
***[[Bird]]
*** [[Free Antinium]] Workers and Soldiers (x15)
**** [[Infinitypear]]
**** Touma the Great (''Name Revealed'')
*** [[Pivr]]
** [[Gna]]
** Humans (x4)
*** [[Normen]]
*** [[Alcaz]]
*** [[Fals]]
*** [[Garia Strongheart]]
** Goblins (x16)
***[[Badarrow]]
*** [[Numbtongue]]
*** [[Ulvama]]
*** [[Redfang Tribe|Redfang Goblins]] (x3)
*** [[Snapjaw]]
*** [[Cave Goblins]] (x9)
****[[Rasktooth]]
****[[Gothica|? - Female, [Goth]]]
** [[Octavia Cotton]]
** [[Salkis Blackwing]]
** [[Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle|Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle / Fierre]]
** Icecube - Frost [[Wyverns|Wyvern]]
*Rhir’s New Earthers
**[[Beclaire]] (''Name Revealed'')
**Roodney (''Name Revealed'')
*[[Hayvon Operland]]
*Unknown Clandestine Observers *
*[[Flooded Waters Tribe]]
**[[Rags]]
**[[Poisonbite]]
**[[Redscar]]
**[[Fightipilota|? - Female Redfang]]
**[[Calescent]]
*[[Kevin Hall]]
*[[Yvlon Byres]]
*Rexel
*Leprel
*Prisoners and Lowest-ranking [Gladiators]
**? / Human Woman Gladiator *
**? / Man with single metal armguard *
**? / Wooden Armor Dullahan Woman *
*? / Arena of Rust's Female [Announcer] *
*? / Champion of Rust
*[Veteran Gladiators]
** ? / Stitch-Woman [Axe Thrower]
*? / Arena of Rust's [Arena Master] *

==Locations==

*[[Baleros]]
**Paeth’s Tree by the Coast / Paeth
*[[Terandria]]
**[[Ailendamus]]
* [[Izril]]
**[[Liscor's Antinium Hive|Liscor's Antinium Hive / Free Hive]]
**[[Goblinhome]]
*[[Rhir]]
**[[Blighted Kingdom]]
*[[Chandrar]]
**[[Nerrhavia Fallen]]
***Caardefelt
****Arena of Rust

==Creatures==

*Gem Bobcat (''First Introduction'')
*Stelbore
*[[Magical Rats]] - Packmana Rats: Eat magic to manifest their own magic
* ? / Huge bird with yellow wings (''First Introduction'')
*? / Giant Snake
*? / Giant Crocodile
*? / Bird that shoots miniature quills (''First Introduction'')
*[[Rock Crabs|Rock Crab]] (''Baby'')
*Frost [[Wyverns]]

==Items==

*Compact Crossbow
*Boots of Jumping
*Fraerling Adamantium Armor (x100)
*Faeblade / Windsword = Alien Blade
*Anti-Magic Cuffs
*Magical Linen/Footwraps
*Arthur Pendragon's (Boy, Adult and Old) Signatures (x11)
*[[Magical Door]]
*Ring of Sight
*Invisibility Potion
*Magic Skateboard
*? / Hedault’s Ring - Protects from almost all falling injuries, even from a height of 300 feet.
*Thunderbows
*Selphid Dust

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Chapter 8.34 R

2025-12-04T16:19:31Z

2601:589:4802:6C50:5BB0:54AD:C27D:1853: /* Synopsis */

{{Infobox_episode|title=Chapter 8.34 R|published=August 1, 2021|previousChapter=[[Chapter 8.33 R]]|wordcount=35,834|nextChapter=[[Chapter 8.35]]|link=[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/08/01/8-34-r/ Chapter 8.34 R]|image=Relcmode-by-pkay.png|imagecaption=Relc by [[Fanworks/Pkay|pkay]]}}

'''Chapter 8.34 R''' is the 43rd chapter of [[Volume 8]]. The '''R''' stands for [[Relc Grasstongue|'''R'''elc Grasstongue]].

== tl;dr ==

* [[Relc Grasstongue|Relc]] fights off an entire gang by himself, kicks [[Sellme]] out of [[Cellidel]], and convinces [[Cellidel]]'s Gnolls to move to [[Liscor]] as unrest grows in the city and soldiers are called in.

== Synopsis ==

== 📖 Chapter 8.34 R Synopsis ==
This chapter of '''The Wandering Inn''', titled "8.34 R," focuses on '''Senior Guardsman Relc Grasstongue''' during his temporary assignment in the city of '''Cellidel'''.

* '''A New Posting:''' Relc, a former [Soldier] from Liscor, is serving in Cellidel's Watch, which is marked by significant '''tension between Drakes and Gnolls'''. The Watch itself is corrupt and deeply unpopular, especially among the Gnoll population.
* '''The Guardsman of Trust:''' Relc has acquired a new class, '''[Guardsman of Trust]''', and a new Skill, '''[Wear My Integrity]'''. His commitment to upholding the law fairly, regardless of species, quickly earns him the trust of the Gnoll community, who seek him out for help instead of the regular, hostile Watch patrols.
* '''Routine and Conflict:''' Relc settles into a new routine of night patrols where he addresses minor disorderly conduct with a "Relc Punch" rather than arrests, saving the city money and earning grudging respect. However, he is constantly '''ignored and isolated by his fellow Watch members''' who resent him for going against their established (and corrupt) practices.
* '''The Sellme Problem:''' The city is being rocked by the actions of an anonymous '''[Magical Painter] named Sellme''', who exposes systemic corruption in the city government and Watch through their art. This leads to '''mob protests and unrest'''. Relc frequently interacts with a young, white-scaled Drake [Scribe] named '''Tesy''', who is secretly Sellme, debating the role of the Watch and the necessity of such drastic measures.
* '''The Unsolvable Puzzle:''' Relc purchases an extremely complex and expensive '''"Gizeal Puzzle"''' from a traveling [Merchant] named Bilt. This difficult puzzle becomes a central, stress-relieving hobby for Relc, symbolizing the complex, seemingly "unsolvable" social and political problems of Cellidel.
* '''Confronting the Gang:''' Motivated by Sellme's latest painting accusing the Watch of ignoring violent gangs in Gnoll districts, Relc decides to confront the powerful '''Shank Gang''' in their headquarters ''alone'', viewing it as a way to restore trust and prove that the Watch badge means something.

== Characters ==

== Locations ==

== Creatures ==

== Items ==

== Statistics Obtained ==

==== [[Relc Grasstongue]] ====

* Classes/Levels = [Guardsman of Trust] Lv. 21 (+1) → Lv. 22 (+1) → Lv. 24 (+2) (''Not Shown'')
* Skills = [Squad: Incorruptible Watchmen] + [Squad: Unity’s Coordination]
* Conditions Met: [Guardsman of Trust] → [Trusted Sergeant of the Watch] (''Not Shown'')

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Chapter 8.33 R

2025-12-04T16:10:58Z

2601:589:4802:6C50:5BB0:54AD:C27D:1853: /* Synopsis */

{{Infobox_episode|title=Chapter 8.33 R|published=July 28, 2021|previousChapter=[[Chapter 8.32]]|wordcount=25,554|nextChapter=[[Chapter 8.34 R]]|link=[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/07/28/8-33-r/ Chapter 8.33 R]}}

'''Chapter 8.33 R''' is the 42nd chapter of [[Volume 8]]. The '''R''' stands for [[Ryoka Griffin|'''R'''yoka Griffin]].

== tl;dr ==

* [[Fetohep]] contacts the inn and tells everyone he's going to help [[Erin Solstice|Erin]].
* [[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]] has her curse lifted, tells the Veltrases about Arthur and [[Ailendamus]], and discovers Eldavin's condition. She is attacked twice by [[Rhisveri Zessoprical|Rhisveri]], and is kidnapped with [[Sammial Veltras|Sammial]] in the end.

== Synopsis ==

=== 📜 Story Synopsis (Chapter 8.33 R) ===
This chapter finds the protagonist, '''Ryoka Griffin''', the Courier, recovering from a powerful curse that has left her bedridden and in intense pain (tears of blood).

* '''Recovery and Good News:''' Ryoka is being cared for by '''Lord Tyrion Veltras''' and his household. Her fever finally breaks after receiving an important message confirming that her friend, '''Erin Solstice''', is "only mostly dead" and is coming back. This news causes Ryoka to weep, not from pain or bad news, but from overwhelming relief and a renewed sense of urgency to act.
* '''The Cure:''' She is eventually cured of the curse by the unorthodox methods of '''Sir Leireit''', a Level 40 $$Sorcerer$$ , who dispels the magic in a violent fashion.
* '''The Attack:''' Her relief is short-lived, as the mysterious assailant immediately resumes their long-distance magical attacks (including crimson lightning) when she attempts to go outside. Lord Veltras and his family protect her, revealing the depth of their gratitude and debt of honor.
* '''The Truth Revealed:''' Ryoka confesses to the Veltras family that she is being targeted because she '''attempted to steal''' from the vaults of '''Ailendamus''', a powerful nation in Terandria, during the events following the Riverfarm party (the "Summer Solstice-effect").
* '''The Wistram Connection:''' Ryoka is contacted by "Grand Magus Eldavin" (who Ryoka suspects is the dragon Teriarch in disguise, but acting strangely), who is now an ambitious faction leader at Wistram. Eldavin attempts to trace the attacker but is outmatched by his opponent, who flees after realizing they are being traced. Ryoka is left profoundly unsettled by Eldavin's uncharacteristic behavior and memory gaps, concluding that ''something is very wrong'' with him.
* '''Settling In:''' By the end of the chapter, Ryoka is safe inside the manor, protected by the Veltras family and their allies, and planning her next move, determined to be useful and help her friends.

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=== 💕 Romantic or Sexual Changes ===
Regarding your question about romantic or sexual changes, the chapter text includes the following:

* '''Ryoka's Relationship Status:''' Ryoka is noted to be "fleeing Lord Tyrion’s romantic advances" at the beginning of the chapter. She went from "fleeing romance and courtship on bended knee, to being zapped with a curse."
* '''Matchmaking:''' Throughout the chapter, several of the visiting

== Characters ==
( * = ''First Appearance'')

* [[Hethon Veltras]]
* [[Ryoka Griffin]]
* [[Joseph Ortega]] (''Only as a Missive'')
* [[Lyonette du Marquin]] (''Only as a Missive'')
* [[Fetohep]] (''Only as a Missive'')
* [[Erin Solstice]] (''Only as a Missive'')
* [[Jericha Synthel]]
* [[Charlay]]
* [[Alevica]]
*[[Tyrion Veltras]]
*[[Buscrei Veltras]]
* [[Pellmia Quellae]]
* Swey Veltras
* [[Desinee El]]
*[[Betta Quellae]]
* [[Gilam Quellae]]
* [[Sammial Veltras]]
* Keireen Quellae
*Setth Veltras
*[[Leireit]]
*[[Rhisveri Zessoprical]]
*[[Eldavin]] ([[Teriarch]])
*[[Telim]]
*[[Sa’la]]
*[[Valeterisa]]
*? - Wistram's [Warlock] *
*[[Players of Celum]] (''Mentioned'')
*[[King Arthur|Arthur Pendragon]] - Boy, Adult and Old (''Mentioned'' + ''Flashback'')
*Merlin (''Mentioned'')
*Morgan le Fay (''Mentioned'')
*Ailendamus' [Knights] and [Infiltrators] (''some Deceased'') *
** [[Eclizza]] (''Deceased'')
*[[Czautha’qshe|Czautha’qshe / Death of Chains]]
*[[Silvenia|Silvenia / Death of Magic]]
*[[Sikeri’val-Toreshio-Maresssui]] (''Flashback'')

== Locations ==

* [[Izril]]
** House Quellae’s mansion
**[[Port Isle]] (''Mentioned'')
* [[Wistram]]
* [[Terandria]]
** [[Ailendamus]]

== Creatures ==

* Totwhisker Cat / Fruit Cats (''First Introduction'')
*Plumed Inflemril (''First Time Mentioned'')

== Items ==

* Aegis of Veltras / Shield of House Veltras
*Fabledust (''Mentioned'')
* Faeblade / Windsword = Alien Blade
* Speaking Stone
*Alien's Dark Thin Paper, with Alien Blade instructions manual
*Magical Linen/Footwraps
*Sword of Veltras
*Arthur Pendragon's (Boy, Adult and Old) Signatures
*[[Caliburn]] (''Flashback'')
*[Greater Teleport] Scrolls (''Used'')
*Honor of the Tallest (''Shield'')
*Jinn’s Memory (''Sword'')

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[[Category:Volume 8]]

Chapter 8.32

2025-12-04T03:17:11Z

2601:589:4802:6C50:5BB0:54AD:C27D:1853: /* Synopsis */

{{Infobox_episode|title=Chapter 8.32|published=July 25, 2021|previousChapter=[[Interlude – Pisces]]|wordcount=34,431|nextChapter=[[Chapter 8.33 R]]|link=[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/07/25/8-32/ Chapter 8.32]}}

'''Chapter 8.32''' is the 41st chapter of [[Volume 8]].

== tl;dr ==

* [[Silvenia]] and [[Czautha’qshe|Czautha]] free more people and attack [[Roshal]].
* [[Cawe]] meets [[Erin Solstice|Erin]] in the deadlands and tells her about Pisces.
* Fetohep is finally able to communicate with the deadlands, wakes up Khelt's backup revenants who absolutely demolish Medain and Claiven Earth, and begins preparations to bring Erin back to life.

== Synopsis ==

=== 📜 Synopsis of Chapter 8.32 ===
The chapter begins by establishing the wider impact of the Djinni '''Czautha, the Death of Chains'''' attack on Chandrar and the liberation of [Slaves], including '''Pisces Jealnet'''. The news is spreading quickly and causes disruption for Roshal.

The main narrative shifts to the Land of the Dead, following the newly deceased Garuda [Pickpocket], '''Cawe'''.

* '''The Dead Gather:''' Cawe realizes she is a ghost, devoid of sensation, and soon encounters other newly deceased, including her former captors, the [Slave Master] '''Igheriz''', and '''Hrome'''. They are surprised that Czautha, the Death of Chains, killed Igheriz and freed Azam.
* '''The Gathering of Khelt:''' Cawe and the others are discovered by a retinue of powerful, ancient ghosts led by the Giant '''Donbaaar''' and '''Queen Merindue'''. These ghosts are gathering all the dead souls of Chandrar to the palace of '''Khelt'''.
* '''News of the Living:''' The ghosts are searching for new information, especially about the six apocalyptic threats plaguing the world. Cawe mentions she knows '''Pisces Jealnet''' of the Horns of Hammerad. This immediately garners the attention of the most important ghosts, including the legendary first ruler of Nerrhavia's Fallen, '''Nerrhavia'''.
* '''Meeting Erin Solstice:''' Cawe is rushed to the center of the gathering where the most powerful ghosts of Chandrar—rulers, [Sages], [Witches]—have congregated around the still-dead body of '''Erin Solstice'''. Erin, who has been using her powers as a ghost/spirit to communicate and even conjure food, listens to Cawe's story.
* '''The Emotional Toll:''' Hearing about Pisces's torture and the subsequent slave revolt initially spurs Erin's anger, but then her grief breaks through. She realizes she has been dead for months and desperately longs to return to life to greet her friends, especially Pisces, when he eventually finds the inn.
* '''Roshal's Attempt:''' The ghosts of Roshal's [Slave Masters] attempt to argue their case and offer knowledge to Erin, but she refuses to speak to them after hearing about Pisces's abuse. The rulers of Khelt, led by '''Queen Khelta''', expel the Roshal ghosts with a gust of magic sand.
* '''Other Dead Realms:''' In parallel, the chapter shows that the dead of '''Terandria''' are also gathered in enclaves, using magical relics that persist in the dead lands (like the '''Bow of Avel''') to fight off the six threats. A Dragonlord, '''Xarkouth''', arrives in the Terandrian dead lands with news from Chandrar.
* '''The Demon's Deaths:''' Czautha, the Death of Chains, and her companion, the half-Elf '''Silvenia, the Death of Magic''', are also shown in the air, wounded but triumphant. They fly over Roshal's capital, Lailight Scintillation, to defy the slavers, and make plans to travel north to the only safe place they know: '''Rhir''', to meet the Demon King.

The chapter concludes with Erin's grief and renewed resolve, the growing war among the dead, and the momentous journey of the freed Djinni.

== Characters ==
( * = ''First Appearance'')

* Freed [Slaves]
** [[Pisces Jealnet]]
** [[Merr|Merr / Merr the Storm]]
* [[Az’kerash]]
* [[Ijvani]]
* [[Selys Shivertail]]
* [[Drassi Tewing]]
* [[Noass]]
* [[Relz Hauscale]]
* [[Czautha’qshe|Czautha’qshe / Death of Chains]]
* [[Azam’du]]
* Freed Djinni (x3) *
** Kisore
* Individual Recruited [Slaves] (x8) *
* [[Silvenia|Silvenia / Death of Magic]]
* Roshal's Enslaved Djinni
** ? - Speed and Starlight Djinn (''Deceased'') *
*[[Norechl|? / Lost Thing]]
* [[Itreimedes|? / King of Avel]]
* 2 [[Dead Gods]]
* [[Erin Solstice]] (''Living Soul'')
* [[Yisame]]
* ? - Female [[Samal|Samalian]]’s [Knight-Commander] *
*[[Fetohep]]
* [[Pewerthe|? - Female [Potter] of Khelt]]
*[[Kevin Hall]] (''Mentioned'')
*? - Yisame's [Spymaster] *
*[[Alked Fellbow]]
*[[Frieke|Frieke / Falcon of Medain]]
*Konska - Seahawk
*[[Geraeri]]
*Jade Garudas - Named Rank team *
** Leekhe
*[[Hecrelunn]] *
*Honor Guard of Serept - 20 half-Giant Revenants *
*[[Salui]] *
*[[Claiven Earth]]'s forces
**[[Ierwyn|Ierwyn / Herald of Forests]]
**Fables of the Forest
**[[Laiska Clearbranch]]
**[[Joreldyn]]
*[[Medain]]’s forces
**[[Requiel|Requiel / Three of Arms]]
**[[Perric]]
*[[Knights|Knight]] from [[Terandria]], and [[Noelictus]]’ Hunters
* Khelt’s resurrection researcher (nearly 200)
** [Alchemists]
**[Mages]
**[Healers]
**[Scholars]
**[Librarians]

== Ghosts Characters ==
( * = ''First Appearance'') ( ''OA'' = ''Official Appearance'')

* [[Cawe]]
* [[Igheriz]]
* Astotha
* Droppe
* Shein
* Hrome
* Donbaaar (''OA'')
* [[Merindue]] (''OA'')
* [[Berythe|Berythe / Devourer of Devourers]] (''OA'')
*[[Nerrhavia (Queen)|Nerrhavia]] (''OA'')
* Kingdom of Avel's Ghosts + Every Royal Avel’s Ghosts *
** Fain
** ? - 1st King of Avel
** ? - Fain's husband
** ? - 3rd King of Avel
** [[De-ra| ? - [Princess] / [Archer] of Avel]]
** [Queens] of Avel
*** ? - Last [Queen]
* ? - King of Delve *
* ? - 6h King of Delve *
* ? - Ghost with great beard *
* ? - [King] with great speech *
* ? - [Duke] *
* [Seraphines] of Delve / Torchlight Queens *
* [[Xarkouth]]
* ? - Garuda with flaming Phoneix like feathers (''OA'')
* [[Witch of Trees|? / Witch of Trees / Treant-[Witch]]]
* ? - Female Adventurer with Manticore hide's whip (''OA'')
* Dynasty of [[Khelt]] (All 18 Deceased Rulers)
** King [[Serept]] - Half-Giant
** Queen ? - Garuda
** Queen [[Khelta]]
** Queen [[Heris]] (''Name Revealed'')
** Queen [[Xierca]]
** Queen [[Akhta]] (''Name Revealed'')
**Queen [[Zushe-Greso]] (''Name Revealed'')
**King [[Tkayl]] (''Name Revealed'')
** Queen [[Emrist]] (''Name Revealed'')
**King [[His-Xe]] (''Name Revealed'')
**King [[Dolenm]] (''Name Revealed'')
* ? - [Rogue] Stitch-Woman (''OA'')
* ? - [Chef of Five Winds] (''OA'')
* [[Califor Weishart]]
* ? - Female [Chef] who cooked insect dishes (''OA'')
* The other 5 Chandrar's Greatest [Witches]
**[[Somillune]] / Witch of Ashes
** [[Vexcla]] / Witch of Eyes
* [[Velzimri]]
* [[Elucina]]
* [[Gerial]]
* Roshal's Slave Masters and Lords
* [[Abel]]

== Locations ==

* [[Innworld]]
**[[Chandrar]]
***[[Roshal]]
**** Lailight Scintillation / Market of Fables
***[[Nerrhavia Fallen|Nerrhavia’s Fallen]]
*** [[Khelt]]
** [[Izril]]
*** Az’kerash's Castle
*** [[Liscor]]
*** [[Pallass]]
**** Wistram News Network's Broadcasting Studio
*** [[Terandria]]
**** [[Avel|Kingdom of Avel]]
* Land of the Dead ([[Innworld]]'s Reflection)
** [[Chandrar]]
*** Zeikhal
*** [[Khelt]]
** [[Terandria]]
*** [[Avel|Kingdom of Avel]]

== Creatures ==

* ? - Invisible Squid that enjoy Cranberries (''First Time Mentioned'')

== [[Undead]] ==

* Khelt’s Undead Legions (''Many Destroyed'')
** Legions of Queen Akhta

== Vehicles ==

* Flying Chariot, which Spectral Pegasi dragged through the air
* Flying Carpet no less than 40 feet long and half as wide

== Plants ==

* Sireen Lilies

== Items ==

* Honor of the Tallest (''Shield'')
* Jinn’s Memory (''Sword'')
*[[Bow of Avel]] (Both the ''Memory Copy'' and ''Real One'')
* Memory Items of the Deceased:
** ? - Whip made of Manticore hide, a nine-tailed weapon, each head coated in a different poison
** Velzimri's [[Cloak of Plenty]]-like Cape of many substances, like liquid mercury.
* Erin's Materialised Memory Items:
** Spaghetti
** Ice-Cream Cone with dried Raisins
* Calming Tonic
*Vraikscourge of Semide (''Mentioned'')
*[[Sarcophagi of Souls]] (''Mentioned'')
*Mana Crystals
*[[Heavens’ Arc]]
*Relic-grade pair of blades
*4 different Centaurs' Relic-grade horseshoes
*? - Hecrelunn's Scepter with the top mounted with a dark diamond cut into a head, larger than a fist
*? - Salui's Giant Tall Axe
*Potion of Regeneration

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Chapter 8.31

2025-12-03T21:36:45Z

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{{Infobox_episode|title=Chapter 8.31|published=July 18, 2021|previousChapter=[[Chapter 8.30]]|wordcount=21,005|nextChapter=[[Interlude – Pisces]]|link=[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/07/18/8-31/ Chapter 8.31]}}

'''Chapter 8.31''' is the 39th chapter of [[Volume 8]].

== tl;dr ==

* The [[Fellowship of the Inn|Fellowship]] eat bugs from the [[Bloodfields]] and try to convince [[Numbtongue]] to play songs for them, and [[Infinitypear]] becomes an [Adventurer]!
* [[Wer]] teaches [[Mrsha]] how to run and deals with the consequences of [[Drassi Tewing|Drassi]] broadcasting a plea to help [[Mrsha]], while [[Xherw]] asks [[Merish]] to lead Doomslayers to hunt [[Mrsha]].

== Synopsis ==

=== 📖 Chapter Summary ===
'''The "Adventure" Begins''' A rescue party consisting of '''Octavia''', '''Numbtongue''', '''Bird''', '''Fierre''', '''Badarrow''', '''Ulvama''', and others travels across Izril to find Mrsha.

* To keep morale high, Octavia reframes their desperate rescue mission as a '''"Quest"''' or '''"Adventure,"''' inspiring the group to view themselves as heroes in a story.
* '''Bird''' receives a new Skill but is disappointed he cannot just "unadventure".
* The group makes camp near the Bloodfields, highlighting the cultural clash between the "civilized" members (like Gna) and the Goblins, who sleep on the ground. '''Snapjaw''' requests to be addressed as "'''Miss Goblin'''".

'''The Flight of the Doombringers''' '''Wanderer (Wer)''' carries Mrsha south, revealing they are heading to '''Salazsar''' to meet a secret community of three dozen white Gnolls.

* '''Training:''' Wanderer teaches Mrsha a movement Skill called '''[Grasshopper’s Run]''', which involves doing flips to maintain momentum and move with supernatural speed.
* '''The Leak:''' '''Drassi''' broadcasts a heartfelt plea for Mrsha's return on Wistram News Network. While well-intentioned, this disastrously alerts every Gnoll tribe to the existence of ''two'' white Gnolls, effectively putting a global target on their backs.
* '''The Escape:''' A group of Plain's Eye hunters nearly catches them. Wanderer uses a mysterious power (implied to be '''Luck''') to cause a herd of Corusdeer to stampede and distract the hunters, allowing him and Mrsha to dye their fur and escape.

'''The Meeting of Tribes'''

* '''The Ekhtouch Tribe:''' Inkar and the Silverfang tribe visit the '''Ekhtouch''', a tribe that breeds Gnolls for genetic perfection. They meet '''Gire''', a giant, talented teenager who is bored by normal games like soccer because she is too physically superior.
* '''Merish’s Mission:''' '''Merish''', the traumatized Plain's Eye warrior, attends a ceremony to remember his fallen comrades from Rhir.
** He is summoned by '''Chieftain Xherw''', who reveals that the "Doombringers" (white Gnolls) are blamed for the destruction at Liscor.
** Xherw tasks Merish with leading a '''Doomslayer''' squad to hunt down and kill Mrsha and Wanderer. Merish recruits his old squad from Rhir, and his friend '''Viri''' (a Lizardperson) insists on joining him.

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=== ❤️ Romance and Sex Relationships ===
There is '''no sexual content''' and virtually '''no active romance''' in this chapter. The focus is on survival, trauma, and political maneuvering.

* '''Casual Flirting:''' During a soccer game at the Meeting of Tribes, a goalkeeper is mentioned to be "flirting with the opposing player" instead of blocking the ball.
* '''Arranged Matches (Mentioned):''' The Ekhtouch tribe is described as breeding for perfection through "arranged matches," similar to Terandrian nobility, but no specific couples are shown.
* '''Snapjaw & Badarrow:''' Snapjaw slaps Badarrow on the shoulder in a friendly manner. This is a moment of camaraderie, though Snapjaw's request to be called "Miss Goblin" suggests she is trying to adopt more "person-like" social norms.
* '''Merish & Viri:''' While they share a deep emotional bond and Viri refuses to let Merish leave without him ("You can't leave me alone"), the text presents this as a platonic brotherhood forged in war.

== Characters ==
( * = ''First Appearance'')

* [[Ryoka Griffin]] (''Cameo Mentioned'')
* [[Fellowship of the Inn|Mrsha Rescue Party]] (''Fandom Name'') (x45)
** Goblins (x16)
*** [[Numbtongue]]
*** [[Badarrow]]
*** [[Ulvama]]
*** [[Cave Goblins]] (x9)
**** [[Rasktooth]] (''Name Revealed'')
*** [[Redfang Tribe|Redfang Goblins]] (x3)
*** [[Snapjaw]]
** Antinium (x18)
*** [[Bird]]
*** [[Pivr]]
*** [[Free Antinium]] Workers and Soldiers (x15)
**** [[Infinitypear]] (''Name Revealed'')
*** [[Xeu]]
** Humans (x4)
***[[Garia Strongheart]]
*** [[Fals]]
*** [[Brotherhood of Serendipitous Meetings]] (x2)
****[[Normen]]
**** [[Alcaz]] (''Name Revealed'')
** [[Gna]]
** [[Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle|Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle / Fierre]]
** [[Salkis Blackwing]]
** [[Octavia Cotton]]
** [[Niers Astoragon]]
** [[Apista]]
** Icecube - Frost [[Wyverns|Wyvern]]
* [[Mrsha]]
* [[Wer|Wer / Wanderer]] (''Revealed Primary Alias/False-Name'')
* [[Inkar]]
* [[Cetrule]]
* [[Satar Silverfang]]
* [[Cers Silverfang]]
* [[Tkrn]]
* [[Krshia Silverfang]]
* Ekhtouch Children *
** ? - Gnoll girl, with dusky-grey fur with a striped orange pattern
* [[Gireulashia Ekhtouch|Gireulashia Ekhtouch / Gire]]
* ? - Aged Female Ekhtouch
* ? - Gnoll [Grasslands Fighter] *
* [[Merish]]
* Rhir Gnoll Survivors (x?)
* Celinthe - [Keepers of the Past]
* ? - Male apprentice [Keepers of the Past]
* [[Khaze]]
* [[Viri]]
* [[Yelroan]]
* [[Plain’s Eye Tribe|Plain’s Eye]]’s Shatterstrike warriors *
** Scopikl
** Emrhi
* [[Ulcreziek|Ulcreziek / Ulcre]] (''Name Revealed'')
* [[Xherw]]
* [[Belavierr]] (''Mentioned'')
* [[Drassi Tewing]] (''Projection'')
* [[Alrric Kerrfa|Alrric Kerrfa / Coinpurse]]
* [[Plain’s Eye Tribe|Plain’s Eye]] [Shamans] *
** ? - [Oracle]
** ? - [Seer]
** ? - [Augur]
** ? - [Oracle of Calamity]
* Gnoll [Hunters] *

==Groups/Organisations==

*? / Mrsha Rescue Party
*Gnoll Tribes (Appeared and/or Mentioned)
**[[Silverfang Tribe]]
**Ekhtouch Tribe
**Steelfur Tribe
**[[Plain’s Eye Tribe]]

== Locations ==

* [[Izril]]
**[[Bloodfields]]
**Great Plains / Gnoll Plains
**[[Salazsar]]

== Creatures ==

* Frost [[Wyverns]] (x1)
* [[Corusdeer|Corusdeers]]
*Bloodfields bugs

== Plants ==

* Bulbous Plants holding Insects within.

== Items ==

* Salazsar's Speciality Travel Rations - Geometrical Cube of dry meat and grain.
* Inkar's iPhone
* ''[[Plain's Eye|Plain’s Eye]]''
* ? / Hearing Ring
*Raskghar’s tooth necklace

== Statistics Obtained ==

====[[Infinitypear]]====

* Classes/Levels = [Adventurer] Lv. 3 (+3)
* Skills = [Find Roads Less Travelled] + [Weapon Proficiency: Spear] + [Spirit of the Wild (Enhancement)]

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Chapter 8.30

2025-12-03T21:23:50Z

2601:589:4802:6C50:5BB0:54AD:C27D:1853: /* Synopsis */

{{Infobox_episode|title=Chapter 8.30|published=July 13, 2021|previousChapter=[[Interlude – The Pets of Innworld]]|wordcount=30,670|nextChapter=[[Chapter 8.31]]|link=[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/07/13/8-30/ Chapter 8.30]}}

'''Chapter 8.30''' is the 38th chapter of [[Volume 8]].

== tl;dr ==

* [[Merish]] suffers from PTSD in the [[Gnollmoot]], as the [[Raskghar]] arrive and the [[Silverfang Tribe|Silverfangs]] learn about [[Mrsha]]'s kidnapping.
* [[Wil Kallinad|Wil]] and the others try to figure out the Titan's location.
* [[Gireulashia Ekhtouch|Gire]] steals Inkarr's phone, [[Adetr Steelfur|Adetr]] stares at [[Rose]] & dreams of the Greatest Battle with Earth, and the news about Earth spreads in the [[Gnollmoot]].

== Synopsis ==

=== 📜 Chapter Summary ===
'''The Trauma of War''' Merish struggles to reintegrate into normal life with his sister, '''Khaze''', and her children, '''Sveha''' and '''Ikl'''. He is haunted by nightmares of the "Death of Magic" (Silvenia) and the horrors he witnessed at the 5th Wall in Rhir. He is accompanied by his friend and fellow war survivor, '''Viri''', a Lizardperson [Longstick Jumper] and amputee who also suffers from nightmares.

'''The Incident''' While gathering magical plants with his family, a sudden display of magical fireworks triggers a flashback for Merish. Believing he is under attack, he panics and accidentally injures his niece, Sveha, and scares his family. Consumed by guilt and depression, he withdraws into his tent.

'''The Chieftain's Intervention''' Merish is visited at night by '''Chieftain Xherw''', the leader of the Plain's Eye Tribe. Xherw offers wisdom about the fading of old legends and provides a magical morale boost through his touch, helping Merish regain his composure and energy.

'''Reconnecting''' Feeling better, Merish reconnects with his tribe. He visits his childhood friend '''Yelroan''', an eccentric [Mathematician] who uses math to manage the tribe's resources and wears glasses purely for style. They attend the festival games and the "Great Plains Sing," a communal event where thousands of Gnolls sing songs of their history, helping Merish feel a sense of belonging again.

'''The Arrival of Monsters''' The chapter ends with a shift in tone as the '''Raskghar''' (monstrous, feral Gnoll-kin) are brought into the camp as prisoners by the city of Pallass. Their presence causes outrage and fear. To maintain order and show strength, the greatest leaders of the Gnoll tribes emerge, including the giant '''Garsine Wallbreaker''', the metal-skinned '''Adetr Steelfur''', and a massive '''Earth Elemental''' from the Gaarh Marsh tribe.
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=== ❤️ Romance and Sex Relationships ===
There is '''no sexual content''' and virtually '''no romance''' in this text. The relationships depicted are primarily familial, platonic, or professional.

* '''Khaze & Inir:''' Khaze is married to Inir. They are seen together at the singing ceremony, but their interaction is background and purely domestic.
* '''Ghamen's Sister & Lehra Ruinstrider:''' A minor character, Ghamen, mentions a rumor that his sister "kissed Lehra Ruinstrider," a famous Gnoll adventurer. This is presented as a passing comment/brag rather than a developed romantic plotline.
* '''Merish & His Family:''' The core emotional bonds are between Merish, his sister Khaze, and her children. These are strictly familial.
* '''Merish & Viri:''' They share a deep bond of friendship and shared trauma as war veterans, but it is platonic.

== Characters ==
( * = ''First Appearance'')

* [[Merish]]
*[[Khaze]] *
* Sveha *
* Ikl *
* [[Viri]]
* ? - Hat-wearing Gnoll *
* [[Cirille Bitterclaw]] (''Flashback'')
* [[Shellc]] (''Missive'')
* [[Xherw]] (''Name Revealed'')
* [[Silvenia|Silvenia / Death of Magic]] (''Mentioned'')
* Kerikool (''First Time Mentioned'')
* Ghamen *
* [[Yelroan]] *
*[[Ulcreziek|? - Plain’s Eye [Shaman] of the Eternal Grassland]]
*Ecleif *
*Inir *
*Garlen (''First Time Mentioned'')
*[[Seru’nial]] (''First Time Mentioned'')
*[[Raskghar]] (only around 12)
*? - Pallassian Drake [Commander] *
*[[Az’muzarre Tribe]]
**? - [Relicbearer] wielding Dragonbone Sword
**? - Az’muzarre'sa Female [Shaman] *
*[[Garsine Wallbreaker]] *
*[[Lehra Ruinstrider]]
*[[Suxhel]]
*[[Emper]]
*[[Elgrinna Geostrand]]
*[[Steelfur Tribe]]
**[[Iraz Steelfur]]
**[[Adetr Steelfur]] *
*[[Gaarh Marsh Tribe]]
** [Marsh-Guardians of Gaarh] *
**[[Khoteizetrough|? - Earth Elemental]]
*[[Woven Bladegrass Tribe]]
**[[Werri]]
*[[Krshia Silverfang]]
*[[Wild Wastes Tribe]]
**[[Berr]]
**[[Perale]] *
*[[Ekhtouch Tribe]]
**[[Gireulashia Ekhtouch|Gireulashia Ekhtouch / Gire]] *
*[[Akrisa Silverfang]]
*[[Cetrule]]
*[[Shedrkh]] *
*[[Deskie]]
*[[Eska]]
*[[Orelighn]]
*[[Gadiekh]] *
*[[Weatherfur Tribe]]
**[[Torishi Weatherfur]] *
**[[Feshi Weatherfur]]
*Berr's 11 Gnoll sons *
** [[Dorekh| ? - Blonde fur]]
*3 Human Berserkers *
**[[Solen]]
*[[Beilmark]]
*[[Wil Kallinad]]
*[[Yerranola]]
*[[Venaz]]
*[[Merrik]]
*[[Peki]]
*? - Woven Bladegrass' Female [Warrior]
*[[Kerash]] (as Kerasil)
*[[Tkrn]]
*[[Inkar]]
*[[Rose]]
*[[Firrelle Ekhtouch|Firrelle]]

== Groups/Organisations ==

* Gnoll Tribes (Appeared and/or Mentioned)
**[[Plain’s Eye Tribe]]
** [[Gaarh Marsh Tribe]]
** Decles Tribe
**[[Az’muzarre Tribe]]
**Wallbreaker Tribe *
**Ruinstrider Tribe
**[[Steelfur Tribe]]
**[[Gaarh Marsh Tribe]]
**[[Woven Bladegrass Tribe]]
**[[Silverfang Tribe]]
**[[Wild Wastes Tribe]]
**[[Ekhtouch Tribe]]
**[[Longstalker’s Fang Tribe]]
**[[Greenpaw Tribe]]
** [[Weatherfur Tribe]]
**Kedarune Tribe (''Mentioned'')
**Grovelind Tribe (''Mentioned'')

== Locations ==

* [[Izril]]
** Great Plains / Gnoll Plains
* Earth (''Simulation'')

== Creatures ==

* [[Rocs|Roc]]

== Plants ==

* [[Herthee]]
* [[Lyepeppers]]

== Items ==

* Raiment of the Plains
*Centaur doll
*[[Muzarre]]'s Dragonbone Weapons
*[[Diamond Swords of Serept]] (x3)
** Windblade of Serpisel
**Threefold Mirrorblade
**Sarcophagus Dagger of Devi
* Inkar's iPhone

== Statistics Obtained ==

====[[Adetr Steelfur]]====

* Classes/Levels = [Battle Seeker] Lv. 27 (+4)
* Skills = [Foreign Lands Training (Landscape)]

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Interlude – The Pets of Innworld

2025-12-03T21:18:29Z

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{{Infobox_episode|title=Interlude – The Pets of Innworld|published=June 26, 2021|previousChapter=[[Chapter 8.29]]|wordcount=16,480|nextChapter=[[Chapter 8.30]]|link=[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/06/26/interlude-the-pets-of-innworld/ Interlude - The Pets of Innworld]|image=Nutball by Jawjee.jpg|Nutball by [[Fanworks|Jawjee|Jawjee]]}}

'''Interlude – The Pets of Innworld''' is the 37th chapter of [[Volume 8]].

== tl;dr ==

* In Rhir, commanders from Izril, Baleros and Terandria bond over Nutball the Goldflake Pig.
* Laken deals with Riverfarm's Sariant Lamb problem.
* The fortress beavers protect [[Selys Shivertail|Selys]] from [Thieves] and [[Apista]] gets an upgrade to her stinger.

== Synopsis ==

=== 🐷 Part 1: The Reinforcements in Rhir ===
This section follows the arrival of international reinforcements to the '''Blighted Kingdom of Rhir''' to fight the Demon King's armies.

* '''The Test:''' Three leaders from different continents are forced to wait in a shabby room together as a test by Rhir's High Command to ensure they can cooperate without killing each other.
** '''General Vors:''' A Drake Magic General from Fissival.
** '''Battlemage Commander Tusxe:''' A Lamia mercenary from Baleros.
** '''Lord Solvet:''' A Human Lord and archer from Avel (Terandria).
* '''The Mascot:''' The three bond over their shared miserable conditions and a '''Goldflake Pig''' (a rare pig that eats minerals and grows fake gold scales) that wanders into their room. They name it "Nutball".
* '''The Reveal:''' It turns out the pig is a decorated war hero with two confirmed Demon kills. The "wait" was a psychological test, and Nutball becomes the mascot for their new mixed army.

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=== 🐑 Part 2: The Sariant Lamb Invasion ===
The second half focuses on '''Emperor Laken Godart''' in '''Riverfarm''', facing a unique "plague": a herd of 70 '''Sariant Lambs'''.

* '''The Parasites:''' Sariant Lambs are described as the world's cutest animals, but the local '''[Witches]''' (Wiskeria, Hedag, Eloise) warn Laken that they are intelligent "parasites" who use their cuteness to manipulate people into waiting on them hand and foot.
* '''The Conflict:''' The lambs quickly take over Riverfarm, stealing food from other animals (like dogs and horses) and demanding gourmet meals. They are smart enough to unlock doors and emotionally manipulate the villagers.
* '''The Solution:''' Laken realizes he cannot just kill them (the villagers love them too much) but cannot let them rule the empire.
** He consults '''Lord Gralton''' (the Dog Lord) and '''Pebblesnatch''' (the Goblin Cook), who is immune to their cuteness because she just sees them as "good meat".
** Laken sends the lambs away for a week of "shock therapy" (hardship in the wild) to break their entitlement.
* '''The Pact:''' When the ragged lambs return, Laken strikes a deal: they can stay and be safe, but they must work and not steal. Laken gains the Skill '''[Natural Allies: Sariant Lamb obtained!]'''.

== Characters ==
( * = ''First Appearance'')

* [[Vors]] *
* ? - [[Manus]]' Gnoll [Charge Commander]
* [[Tusxe]] *
* [[Solvet]] *
* Idecan (''First Time Mentioned'')
* Nutball - Goldflake Pig (''Named'') *
* [[Shellc]]
* ? - Female Human *
* ? - Female Lizardfolk [Tactician] *
* Riverfarm’s folk
** [[Laken Godart]]
** [[Eloise du Havin]]
** [[Hedag]]
** [[Prost Surehand]]
** [[Durene]]
** [[Ram Shackl]]
** [[Beycalt Newman]]
** Hemlag - [Accountant] *
** [[Gamel]]
** [[Wiskeria]]
** Elaiere - [Seamstress] *
** [[Yesel]]
* Riverfarm's Witches (all others)
** [[Agratha]]
** [[Mavika]]
* [[Frostwing]]
* [[Bismarck]]
* [[Gralton Radivaek]]
* Trotter - Warhound *
* Waterskip - Otterdogs *
* Droplets - Otterdogs *
* [[Pebblesnatch]]
* [[Selys Shivertail]]
* ? - Drake [Thief] *
* [[Fellowship of the Inn|Mrsha Rescue Party]] (''Fandom Name'') (x45)
**[[Apista]]
** [[Gna]]
** [[Octavia Cotton]]
** [[Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle|Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle / Fierre]]
** [[Fals]]
** [[Garia Strongheart]]
** Antinium (x18)
** Goblins (x16)
*** [[Ulvama]]
*** [[Numbtongue]]

== Locations ==

* [[Rhir]]
** [[Blighted Kingdom]]
*** [[Paranfer]]
* [[Izril]]
** [[Riverfarm]]
** [[Liscor]]
*** Selys' apartment
** [[The Wandering Inn]]
*** [[Garden of Sanctuary]]

== Creatures ==

* [[Goldflake Pigs|Goldflake Pig]]
* [[Sariant Lambs]] (Over 70 = 1 Killed)
* [[Wyverns]] (''Mentioned'')
* [[Crelers]] (''Mentioned'')
* [[Eater Goats]] (''Mentioned'')
* [[Vorepillars]] (''Mentioned'')
* [[Otterdogs]] (''Name Confirmed'')
* [[Fortress Beavers]]

== Items ==

* Wand of Fire Bolts - Rechargeable and has a magical lens built into it such that it showed what you’d hit.
* Naq-Alrama needle

== Statistics Obtained ==

==== [[Laken Godart]] ====

* Skills = [Natural Allies: Sariant Lamb] + [Pact: The Hard-Working Lamb (Sariant)]
* Classes/Levels = [Emperor] Lv. 25 (+?)
* Skills = [Empire: Will of the Beasts]

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Chapter 8.29

2025-12-03T21:13:16Z

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{{Infobox_episode|title=Chapter 8.29|published=June 22, 2021|previousChapter=[[Chapter 8.28]]|wordcount=23,232|nextChapter=[[Interlude – The Pets of Innworld]]|link=[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/06/22/8-29/ Chapter 8.29]}}

'''Chapter 8.29''' is the 36th chapter of [[Volume 8]].

== tl;dr ==

* Goblins and antinium prepare to leave to search for Mrsha, headed by Bird and Niers.
* Wistram and [[Pallass]] react to Belavierr attacking Liscor while everyone tries to scoop up earthers from the inn. Meanwhile, the defenders of the attack level up.
* Valeterisa leaves Wistram to go to Izril.

== Synopsis ==

== The Aftermath of the Attack ==
The immediate focus is on the consequences of Belavierr's attack, which included the defeat of an army, the resurfacing of the dungeon's threat, and the kidnapping of the child, Mrsha. The event is compared to a great natural disaster.

* '''Grief and Guilt:''' '''Lyonette du Marquin''' is overwhelmed with grief and screams, attempting to run to Pallass, while '''Numbtongue''' is consumed by guilt over his second failure to protect Mrsha.
* '''The Brothers:''' The '''Brothers of Serendipitous Meetings''' collect their dead, stating that the debt they owed to the inn and its owner, Erin, has been paid, and they will not be returning.
* '''Antinium Chaos:''' The Antinium Hive is in disarray due to '''Xrn''' being wounded and Klbkch, Pawn, and the Free Queen being unavailable. '''Pawn''' (the [Priest]) survives a poisoned arrow and learns from the Listeners that Mrsha was taken '''South'''.
* '''The Vultures:''' Multiple factions—including Wistram, Reinhart, and Pallass—begin to circle, trying to pull the Earthers (Joseph, Imani, Palt) to their respective cities since the inn is no longer considered safe.

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== 🏛️ Political and Magical Reactions ==
The chapter also covers how major powers react to the attack on The Wandering Inn.

* '''Liscor Council:''' '''Councilmember Lism Swifttail''' argues forcefully against taking direct action against Belavierr, fearing that attacking her would lead to Liscor's destruction. He advises focusing all resources on Hectval, the aggressive nation that also attacked the city.
* '''Pallass Grand Strategist Chaldion:''' Chaldion convenes top Generals to assess the situation.
** He notes that the Antinium Worker '''Pawn''' must be ranked as a '''"Galadz-threat"''' (just below the Centenium) due to his unknown abilities against Belavierr.
** He decides not to interfere with the Titan '''Niers Astoragon''' being present in Liscor, choosing to view it as a silent favor he can call upon later.
** Chaldion concludes that since the inn is no longer safe, he must act to move the Earthers to Pallass, focusing on securing '''Kevin''', '''Joseph''', '''Imani''', and '''Palt'''.
* '''Wistram Academy:''' The Archmages debate what to do about the Earthers and Belavierr.
** '''Archmage Valeterisa''' is primarily interested in contacting Belavierr to negotiate for her ancient magical knowledge.
** '''Grand Magus Eldavin''' agrees to bring the Earthers to Wistram, noting that the inn is unsafe. He appears to have significant '''memory gaps''' regarding Belavierr and other major figures, a result of his near-death experience with Cognita. Valeterisa is disappointed in his changed values and lack of focus on pure magic.

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== 🏃 Ryoka Griffin and the Promise ==
'''Ryoka Griffin''' is suffering from the "red lightning" curse/injury she sustained earlier and is nearly delirious with guilt over not being there to protect Mrsha.

* '''Tortured:''' She is in so much pain she is ''crawling'' out of bed and '''sweating blood'''.
* '''The Bargain:''' She desperately tells her caretakers to contact '''Laken Godart''' (The Emperor of the Drakes) and, more importantly, '''Wiskeria''', who is Belavierr's estranged daughter.
* '''Wiskeria's Deal:''' Wiskeria is reached and proceeds to have a conversation with her mother (Belavierr) via her magical hat. She eventually strikes a deal where Belavierr '''forswears all harm''' (physical, mental, and magical) to Mrsha for '''thirty years''' in exchange for Wiskeria writing her two letters every four months, plus a baked good.
* '''Final Call:''' Before passing out, Ryoka sends a secret [Message] to the Vampire '''Fierre val Lischelle-Drakle''', telling her to '''"use everything"''' to find and save Mrsha.

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== 🦇 Fierre's Arrival ==
The vampire '''Fierre''' arrives at the inn, which is being abandoned by nearly everyone. She sees the destruction and the grief of the regulars.

* She is ready to use the full might of her heritage, which she has been waiting to do.
* The chapter ends with Fierre's determination to go after Mrsha, while the other regulars, like '''Numbtongue''' and '''Badarrow''', prepare to hunt Belavierr themselves.

== Characters ==
( * = ''First Appearance'')

* [[Lyonette du Marquin]]
* [[Numbtongue]]
* [[Brotherhood of Serendipitous Meetings]] (x7 = 4 are Corpses)
** ? - Old Brother with Tall Cap *
** ? - Scarred Brother *
** ? - Young Brother *
** [[Crimshaw]] (''Corpse'')
* [[Ishkr]]
*[[Free Antinium]] + other Hives’ Prognugators
**[[Pawn]]
**[[Tersk]]
**[[Belgrade]]
**[[Xeu]]
**[[Pivr]]
**[[Dekass]]
**[[Garry]]
**[[Yellow Splatters]]
**15 volunteer Workers and Soldiers
* [[Lism Swifttail]]
* [[Jeiss Sielmark]]
* [[Alonna Swiftwing]]
* [[Tismel Lischscale]]
* Zalaiss Holmfyre
* [[Elirr Fultpar]]
* [[Olesm Swifttail]]
* [[Zevara Sunderscale]]
* [[Belavierr]] (''Mentioned'' + ''Replayed Projection'' + ''Voice'')
* [[Mrsha]] (''Mentioned'')
*[[Thronebearers of Calanfer]]
**[[Lormel]]
**[[Ushar]]
**[[Sest]]
**[[Dalimont]]
* [[Chaldion Oliwing]]
* [[Duln]]
*[[Shirka]]
* Esor Ventail *
* ? - Gnoll [Caretaker] *
* [[Valeterisa]]
* [[Nailihuaile|Nailihuaile / Naili]]
* [[Viltach]]
* [[Feor]]
* [[Verdan Blackwood]]
* [[Eldavin]] ([[Teriarch]])
* [[Teura]]
* Rogghiedroth - Giant Clawed Thing (''Replayed Projection'')
* Doorsa (''First Time Mentioned'')
* Valmira (''Mentioned'')
* Shoko (''First Time Mentioned'')
* [[Thresk]] (''Mentioned'')
* [[Mena Alstren]]
* [[Telim]]
* [[Sa’la]]
* [[Trey Atwood]] (As Troy Atlas)
* [[Calac Crusland]] (As Carn Thustone)
*[[Minizi]]
* [[Cognita]]
* [[Ieka Imarris]] (''Spoken to only'')
* [[Deilan El]] (''Spoken to only'')
* [[Ilvriss Gemscale]] (''Only as a Missive'')
* [[Mivifa Selifscale]]
* [[Wilovan]]
* [[Ratici]]
* [[Ryoka Griffin]]
* [[Hethon Veltras]]
* [[Jericha Synthel]]
*[[Sammial Veltras]]
*[[Laken Godart]] (''Only as a Missive'')
*[[Wiskeria]] (''Projection'')
*[[Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle|Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle / Fierre]]
*[[Joseph Ortega]]
*[[Imani]]
*[[Hexel Quithail]]
*[[Montressa du Valeross]]
*[[Bezale]]
*? - Female Drake [[Pallass|Pallassian]] [Negotiator] *
*? - [[Invrisil|Invrisilian]] [Mage] *
*? - [[Reinhart Family|Reinhart]] [Maid] *
*[[Palt Fenrisol]]
*[[Rags]]
*[[Badarrow]]
*[[Xrn]]
*[[Free Queen]]
*? - Male [[Liscor|Liscorian]] [Blacksmith’s Apprentice] (''Cameo Appearance'')
*[[Liscorian Army]] 4th Company
**[[Embria Grasstongue]]
**Wikir
*[[Calescent]]
*[[Ulvama]]
*[[Selys Shivertail]]
*[[Drassi Tewing]]
*[[Snapjaw]]
*Icecube - Frost [[Wyverns|Wyvern]]
*[[Troydel|Troydel / Troy]]
*[[Brotherhood of Serendipitous Meetings]] (x2)
**[[Normen]]
**[[Alcaz|? - Older Brother]]
*[[Bird]]
*[[Flooded Waters Tribe]]
**[[Redscar]]
**12 volunteer Goblins (3 [[Redfang Tribe|Redfangs]] + 9 [[Cave Goblins]])
*[[Kevin Hall]]
*[[Fals]]
*[[Garia Strongheart]]
*[[Octavia Cotton]]
*[[Gna]]
*[[Salkis Blackwing]]
*[[Niers Astoragon]]
*[[Erin Solstice]] (''Body in Cryostasis'' + ''Illusion'')

== [[Fellowship of the Inn|Mrsha Rescue Party]] (fandom name) ==
The 44 members who joined during this chapter to go rescue [[Mrsha]]:

* '''[[Antinium]]''' (x18)
**[[Bird]]
**[[Xeu]]
**[[Pivr]]
** 15 [[Free Antinium]] Workers and Soldiers
* '''[[Goblins]]''' (x16)
**[[Numbtongue]]
** [[Badarrow]]
** [[Ulvama]]
** [[Snapjaw]]
**3 [[Redfang Tribe|Redfangs]]
**9 [[Cave Goblins]]
* '''[[Humans]]''' (x4)
**[[Brotherhood of Serendipitous Meetings]] (x2)
***[[Normen]]
***[[Alcaz|? - Older Brother]]
** [[Fals]]
**[[Garia Strongheart]]
* [[Vampires|'''Vampire''']] (x1)
**[[Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle|Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle / Fierre]]
* [[String People|'''String Person''']] (x1)
**[[Octavia Cotton]]
* '''[[Gnolls|Gnoll]]''' (x1)
**[[Gna]]
* [[Drakes|'''Drake''']] (x1)
**[[Salkis Blackwing]]
* '''[[Fraerlings|Fraerling]]''' (x1)
**[[Niers Astoragon]]
* Frost [[Wyverns|Wyvern]] (x1)
** Icecube

== Locations ==

* [[Izril]]
**[[Oteslia]]
** [[Floodplains]]
*** [[The Wandering Inn]]
**** [[Garden of Sanctuary]]
*** [[Liscor]]
**** [[Liscor's Antinium Hive]]
**** City Hall
** [[Pallass]]
**[[Goblinhome]]
* [[Wistram Academy]]
* Ocean

== Creatures ==

* Frost [[Wyverns]]
* ? - Giant Clawed Thing (''Replayed Projection'')
* Reefeyes (''Mentioned'')
* [[Sea Serpents]] (''Mentioned'')

== Items ==

* Chaldion’s Eye (''Drink'')
* Saliss’ cigars - Sharpens ones cognition
* Tapestry of Dragons casting fire down on a city
* Mage-window that reflected the air over a Terandrian city
*Wiskeria's Witch Hat
*Ullim’s [Message] book
*Birther sac
*Crimshaw’s dagger
*Pink Flame of Glory
*[[Faerie Flowers|Faerie Flower]] (''Used'')
*''[[Minotaur’s Punch]]''

== Statistics Obtained ==

==== [[Numbtongue]] ====

* Classes/Levels = [Goblin Soulbard] Lv. 35 (+1)
* Songs = [The Brave Fall First]

==== [[Pawn]] ====

* Conditions Met: [Doomspeaker Priest] → [Priest of Wrath and Sky]
* Classes/Levels = [Priest of Wrath and Sky] Lv. 30 (+?)
* Miracles = [Summon Workers (Holy)] + [Bane of Luck]
* Skills = [I Walked Under Heaven’s Sky]

==== [[Bird]] ====

* Classes/Levels = [Revalantor] Lv. 3 (+3)
* Skills = [Antinium Telepathy (Weak)]
* Classes/Levels = [Liar] Lv. 1 (+1)
* Skills = [Convincing Lies]

== Notes ==

* This Chapter has a Hidden Text that needs to be Highlighted to be seen. It is about an amnesic Eldavin (Teriarch) not remembering the full details of how exactly his first encounter with Ryoka went, which is:
**''The Dragon spread his wings slightly and his forked tongue flicked out—''

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Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle

2025-11-03T16:40:47Z

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|aliases = Fierre 
Fierre the Opener 
Cougher
Bloody Secrets
|species = [[Vampires|Vampire]] (''Natural-Born'')
|gender = Female
|status = {{Status|Alive}}
|residence = [[Reizmelt]] (''Formerly'') 
[[Invrisil]]
|first appearance = [https://wanderinginn.com/2019/03/02/interlude-5/ Interlude - Thereafter]
|name = Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle
|age = 25 (Vol.6)<ref name="6.01" /> 
26 (Vol.8)<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/03/17/8-13-f/ Chapter 8.13 F]</ref>
|affiliation = Drakle Family 
[[Ryoka Griffin]] 
[[Fellowship of the Inn]]
|family = [[Colfa val Lischelle-Drakle|Colfa]] (''Mother'') 
[[Himilt val Lischelle-Drakle|Himilt]] (''Father'') 
[[Rivel val Lischelle-Drakle|Rivel]] (''Brother'')
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Information Broker}}
'''Serafierre val Lischelle-Drakle''', more commonly known as '''Fierre''', is a [[Vampires|Vampire]] and a member of the Drakle Family.

== Appearance ==
Fierre is shorter than Ryoka (by a good bit) and slimmer.<ref name="6.01">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/03/23/6-01/ Chapter 6.01]</ref> She is wrapped up in layers of dark clothing, which also cover her hands, and even wears beneath them a hat on top of her black hair.<ref name="6.25">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/06/15/6-25/ Chapter 6.25]</ref>

Being a Vampire, Fierre has pale skin, red eyes, and sharp teeth.<ref name="6.00">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/03/19/6-00/ Chapter 6.00]</ref> Although she is already in her mid twenties.<ref name="6.01" />

== Personality ==
While initially seeming standoffish, Fierre is a friendly young woman eager to prove herself. While proud of her Vampire heritage, she is terrified at the thought of being discovered and killed for who she is, which is why she tends to close herself off to most people, though this somewhat changed after meeting Ryoka.<ref>[[Chapter 6.01]]</ref> She's willing to help her friends, even at personal risk.

Fierre is a competent Broker and is adept at networking.

== Background ==
Despite the fact Fierre doesn't really age due to being a vampire, she chose to appear younger when she first came to Reizmelt and over the years slowly made herself grow older to avoid suspicion.<ref name="6.01" />

== Chronology ==

== Powers and Abilities ==

=== Classes/Levels: ===

* [Assassin] Lv. 7

=== Skills: ===

* [Bloodform Blades]
*[Body: Reject Toxins]
*[Concealing Presence]

==== Skills Siphoned: ====

* [Lesser Dexterity]<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2020/11/15/7-58/ Chapter 7.58]</ref>

=== Vampire Powers: ===

* '''Greater Strength and Speed'''
* '''Eyes of Charm:''' Inherited from her mother, Fierre is able to hypnotize and charm people with her gaze.<ref name=":0">[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/03/17/8-13-f/ Chapter 8.13 F]</ref>
* '''Mist Transformation:''' Inherited from her father and his bloodline, Fierre is able to turn her body into mist.<ref name=":0" />

== Trivia ==
* Fierre had many brothers, though only two currently remain. One of them is Rivel, who still lives with her, and another one that has already moved away.<ref name="6.01" />

== Quotes ==
* ([https://wanderinginn.com/2020/03/03/interlude-dancing-and-brawling/ To] [[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]]) “Don’t talk to me about them. They’re probably dead three miles south of here. Ambushed by rabbits.”
* ([https://wanderinginn.com/2020/05/24/7-24/ To] [[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]]) “It nearly killed [[Bamer val Lischelle-Drakle|him]]. Ran him through the chest. Unicorns are evil.”
* ([https://wanderinginn.com/2020/08/13/7-41/ To] [[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]]) “I’m not losing my first Human friend. If anyone’s going to be in trouble—I have a better chance of surviving. No arguments.”
*([https://wanderinginn.com/2020/10/04/interlude-experiments-in-golems/ To] [[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]]) “If you don’t want to talk about it—I won’t look into it, Ryoka. I—my entire family—my ''species'' owes you.”
*([https://wanderinginn.com/2020/10/04/interlude-experiments-in-golems/ To] [[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]]) “Did you think we were going to kill him? He’s my favorite sheep! I’d ''eat'' anyone who hurt him!”
*([https://wanderinginn.com/2020/11/08/7-56/ To] [[Erin Solstice|Erin]]) “Some of the gear we got from Archmage Valeterisa’s mansion. Remember? The ''Archmage'', who’s probably ''less'' dangerous than one of the Antinium’s leaders?”
*([https://wanderinginn.com/2020/11/11/7-57/ To] [[Erin Solstice|Erin]]) “[[Ryoka Griffin|She]] is all that. But she says how much she loves this inn. And…how much all of you matter to her. She was afraid to come back.”
*([https://wanderinginn.com/2020/11/15/7-58/ To] [[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]]) “I’m coming too. No arguments. Or I’ll suck out all your blood and make you stay.”
*([https://wanderinginn.com/2021/03/17/8-13-f/ To herself while reading]) “Fierre, [[Ryoka Griffin|I’m]] still not able to return to Liscor. Horns of Hammerad…''attacking the Village of the Dead?'' Are they insane? Trying to…mud in my veins, what is she getting herself into ''now?'' Can’t she stay out of trouble for five minutes?”
*([https://wanderinginn.com/2021/08/04/8-35/ To] [[Gothica|[Goth] Goblin]] and [[Numbtongue]]) “Hold on. ''Stop following me around.'' And stop doing that! Numbtongue. ''Numbtongue, this Goblin’s insulting me!''”
*([https://wanderinginn.com/2021/08/04/8-35/ To] [[Numbtongue]]) “I don’t know how [[Gothica|she’s]] mocking me, but she ''is!'' Make her stop!”
*([https://wanderinginn.com/2022/01/30/8-65/ To] [[Niers Astoragon|Niers]]) “We’re the Fellowship of the Inn, Lord Astoragon, not travelling [Performers]!”

== References ==
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Ceria Springwalker

2025-11-02T19:48:00Z

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|aliases =Ice Squirrel 
Filthy halfling ([[Frost Faeries]])<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/29/2-18/ Chapter 2.18]</ref> 
Ice Weasel (''by Yvlon'') 
Captain Ceria (''by Ksmvr'') 
Professor Springwalker
|species = Boreal half-Elf
|gender = Female
|occupation =[[Adventurer]]
|residence = Village of the Spring (''Formerly'') 
[[Izril]]
|affiliation = [[Horns of Hammerad]] 
[[The Wandering Inn]]
|status={{Status|Alive}}
|age = 65
|first appearance = *[https://wanderinginn.com/2016/11/02/1-02-r/ Chapter 1.02 R (Archived)]
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'''Ceria Springwalker''' is a [[Half-Elves|half-Elf]] [Arctic Cryomancer] and captain of the [[Horns of Hammerad]].
==Appearance==
Ceria has dirty blonde hair,<ref name=":1">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/10/21/3-25/ Chapter 3.25]</ref> pointed ears, pale yellow eyes, and skin that is subtly more vibrant than humans'.<ref name="1.04 R">[https://wanderinginn.com/2016/11/20/1-04-r/ Chapter 1.04 R (Archived)]</ref> In the aftermath of the fight against the [[crelers]], Ceria's eyes turned winter-pale, mixed with faint blue and grey with something swirling in their depths.<ref name="6.66 H">[https://wanderinginn.com/2019/12/25/6-66-h/ Chapter 6.66 H]</ref> She lost all the skin down past her wrist on her right hand. What is left is just white bone. The parts that connect to her healthy arm are blackened, almost like frostbite.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/03/22/2-04/ Chapter 2.04]</ref> Ceria doesn't appear to be overly tall compared to several other people, having been described to be shorter than Pisces,<ref name="Pt.2">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/08/31/s03-wistram-days-pt-2/ S03 – Wistram Days (Pt. 2)]</ref> Yvlon,<ref name="3.08 H">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/08/29/3-08-h/ Chapter 3.08 H]</ref> Ryoka,<ref name="3.09">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/09/02/3-09/ Chapter 3.09]</ref> and Falene.<ref name="5.13">[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/08/21/5-13/ Chapter 5.13]</ref>

== Personality==
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Ceria is the opposite of the refined image of half-Elves held by most people. She's a lazy glutton with bad table manners and a distinct lack of dignity or refinement. Ceria is not a social person - while she has friends, she does not make more easily, having grown up mostly alone.<ref name="3.09" /> This can be attributed in part to her near-immortality, as the people around her change and die while she stays the same. This also causes her to feel old and young at once.<ref name="2.32H" /> She can be surprisingly resolute in a task, evident when she was able to melt Illphres's ice by rubbing it with a bag of salt all night. She is very upfront and doesn't hide who she is. Similar to most adventurers, she possesses a reckless side.

Under the effect of the [[The Putrid One|Putrid One]]'s circlet, Ceria does not possess morality, though her mind is far sharper than it usually is. She is not bothered by gruesome scenes or murder. However, she is still able to differentiate between right and wrong.<ref>[[Chapter 8.58 PFH]]</ref>

==Background==
Ceria grew up in [[Terandria]] in ''The Edwivil Forest''.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2020/04/29/7-20/ Chapter 7.20]</ref> Ceria had matured to adulthood when she was in her twenties, but puberty had still hit her hard. She’d spent ten years dealing with the worst of hormonal imbalances, uncontrolled magical outbursts and the like.<ref name="2.32H" /> When she was still a child, her grandmother died. After nobody in the village had realized that she had died for five months, Ceria became disillusioned with half-elf society, burned down her house, and left.<ref name=":2">[[Chapter 8.58 PFH]]</ref> Not knowing how to properly fend for herself Ceria was forced to steal and scrounge for food, almost starving on multiple occasions and developing a taste for insects. She was not on [[Issrysil|Izril]] during the Antinium Wars,<ref name="2.32H" /> and had never seen a [[Gnolls|Gnoll]] in person until she later traveled there.<ref name=":Pt.3">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/11/11/wistram-days-pt-3/ Wistram Days (Pt. 3)]</ref>

When she was 58 years old (seven years ago) and still a Bronze-rank adventurer, she started attending [[Wistram Academy]] together with [[Pisces]]. While the two were initially friends, their relationship would sour after she and all of Wistram found out that he was a [Necromancer]. She became the apprentice of a [Cryomancer], [[Illphres]], however, Illphres would later be killed attempting Zelkyr's test of battling [[Cognita]] and four other powerful golems. Subsequently, after Pisces inadvertently unleashed undead in the school after breaking into Archmage [[Nekhret|Nekhret']]<nowiki/>s tomb, Ceria defended Pisces in a trial, which led the two to be expelled from Wistram. However, as they left, they were recognized as a Wistram graduates by [[Cognita]] despite not having completed their schooling.<ref name=":0">[[S03 – Wistram Days (Pt.7)]]</ref> After arriving on Izril, Ceria resumed her adventuring career, joining the Horns of Hammerad.<ref name="1.40">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/01/31/1-40/ Chapter 1.40]</ref>

==Chronology==

===Volume 1===
Ceria enters the Wandering Inn storyline as a member of the [[Horns of Hammerad]]. She is one of the more experienced members, but refuses to be vice-captain because she doesn't like the logistical work. That is the reason why [[Calruz]] has [[Gerial]] in that position.<ref name="1.40" /> She was very helpful towards [[Ryoka]]<ref name="1.04 R" /> after the runner saved her team from a lich. Ceria helped the city runner to explore her innate magic<ref>[[Chapter 1.34 (Archived)]]</ref> until Ryoka challenged Calruz and punched Ceria in a fit of rage. Then, Ceria turned away from Ryoka with a stern warning.<ref>[[Chapter 1.12 R (Archived)]]</ref> Later, Ceria and the other Horns managed to get rooms at [[The Wandering Inn]] as Erin's first real guests while they prepared to enter the Ruins of Liscor.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/01/18/1-36/ Chapter 1.36 (Archived)]</ref> Ceria and the other Horns did get caught up in other issues during their time at the inn before the ruins, though. They were present when Pawn came to the inn nearly dead after being tortured by Ksmvr<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/01/25/1-38/ Chapter 1.38 (Archived)]</ref> and Ceria was attacked by [[Gazi Pathseeker]] after she refused to give the named adventurer enough information about the whereabouts of Ryoka.<ref name="1.40" />

Eventually, Ceria, her team, and a [[Silver Spears|few]] [[Circle of Reneë|others]] had all of their preparations finished and they ventured into the Ruins of Liscor. Their preparations were not enough to handle the dungeon, though. The dungeon started off fine,<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/02/12/1-00-h/ Chapter 1.00 H (Archived)]</ref> but a powerful undead named Skinner was released decimating most of the adventurers.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/02/19/1-02-h/ Chapter 1.02 H (Archived)]</ref> Her arm atrophied to skeletal remains in her attempt to stop [[Skinner]], and she had to watch as many of her teammates died. Ceria went down fighting a ghoul in the ruins.

=== Volume 2===
Days after those above-ground had finished dealing with [[Skinner's Attack on Liscor|Skinner's Attack]], Erin, Ryoka, and Pisces went back down into the ruins to look for survivors after Pisces received a faint message. They eventually found Ceria and [[Olesm Swifttail|Olesm]] hiding inside of stone coffins and starving.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/03/22/2-04/ Chapter 2.03]</ref> Once she was recovered enough to move, Ceria was brought back out to the entrance of the ruins where [[Liscor's City Watch|Liscor's guards]] were getting ready to storm the ruins themselves. At the entrance though, Gazi revealed herself to capture Ryoka and Erin for her [[Flos Reimarch|king]]. Gazi was not hesitant about attacking others in the process though. She stabbed [[Zevara Sunderscale|Zevara]] and was on the verge of killing a downed Ceria when Erin poked Gazi's eye out and the name-ranked adventurer fled.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/03/28/2-06/ Chapter 2.05]</ref> Ceria survived, but in the end she had to deal with the consequences of releasing Skinner. Her team was dead, her hand atrophied, and she was not able to keep any of the loot since it was all taken by the city to pay for the attack. She had also dropped all of her gear and other loot while running from the undead. Seeing this, Erin offered her a place to stay in her inn.<ref name=":3" /> This stay didn't last too long as soon the inn was blown up. Ceria consoled Erin and helped to build the new one. On one journey nearby, she went with Klbkch who had her start thinking about what she would do going forward.<ref name="2.11" /> In the new inn, Ceria suffered from nightmares, but she also realized that her skeletal hand was not completely useless and was capable of casting magic.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/15/2-13/ Chapter 2.13]</ref>

Ceria continued to recover and help Erin with her shenanigans in the inn. Once, Ceria helped prepare hamburgers during an impromput concert,<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/22/2-16/ Chapter 2.17]</ref> and later she helped Erin prepare a feast for the frost faeries.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/05/03/2-19/ Chapter 2.21]</ref> Eventually though, Ceria felt that she had to start being active again. She met one of the only other remaining survivors of the attack on the Ruins of Liscor, [[Yvlon Byres|Yvlon]]. At this meeting between the two and Erin, Ceria announced her decision to continue adventuring and recruited Yvlon to join her.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/05/14/2-21/ Chapter 2.25]</ref> The [[Halfseekers]] came to Liscor as well to explore the expanded [[Liscor's Dungeon|dungeon under Liscor]] that was being uncovered, but they also saw Ceria fighting and offered her a spot on their gold-rank team.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/05/17/2-22/ Chapter 2.26]</ref> Ceria eventually decided against this and reforms her own team, a new Horns of Hammerad with Yvlon Byres, [[Pisces]], and [[Ksmvr]] joining her. Soon after making the decision, the group headed out to combat a goblin raid on a nearby village. Here they were able to partially gear back up using salvaged parts.<ref name="2.32H">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/06/04/2-00-h/ Chapter 2.32 H]</ref> Once they were back, Olesm also brought the team a map of a new dungeon: The [[Ruins of Albez]]. Ceria and her team quickly headed out after securing funding from Erin to explore the hopefully fruitful ruins.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/06/07/2-27/ Chapter 2.33]</ref>

===Volume 3 ===
[[File:Horns of Hammerad by DemonicCriminal.jpg|thumb|255x255px|The Horns vs Thresk's fire construct by [[Fanworks/Demonic Criminal|LeChatDemon]]]]
The story picked back up with the Horns eight days later. They were not nearly as successful as they would have hoped, were running out of funds, and were all getting very annoyed. Ceria tried to be diplomatic, but the group was at their wits ends given their poor results and less than stellar living conditions for the past week. After some deliberation, Ceria agreed to use Pisces' undead to help dig for secret rooms in the ruins. This tequnique was quickly successful as Pisces' skeletons hit a trap that revealed a previously undiscovered mage's quarters. The group had to deal with more traps and crelers in the coming hours, but they were able to make it through relatively safely. That is until they reached a door. They tried to circumvent the traps there, but failed when the door teleported them into a pit filled with bones and walls covered with [Insanity] runes.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/08/08/3-02-h/ Chapter 3.02 H]</ref> Ceria's insanity involved memories of her grandmother telling her about half-elves. She woke up and went back into insanity repeatedly as the rune drew her eye. Luckily, Ksmvr had some resistance to [Insanity] due to his antinium nature. He was able to take a strip of Ceria's pants and tie it around her eyes to stop her from seeing the rune when she woke. Despite interference from the other two insane members, Ksmvr was further able to direct Ceria to where the rune was, so she could cover it. The others came back to reality eventually and they managed to dig their way back out using the bones to make more skeletons. They came out near the door and chipped out the stone around it to find the treasure they had been looking for on the other side. This treasure room was guarded by a flaming construct that self destructed once it realized that the adventurers were here to take the treasure and would destroy it to do so. Ceria and her group managed to run back down to the pit before they were burnt alive, and Pisces summoned more skeletons to try and salvage some of the gear before it all burned.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/08/26/3-07-h/ Chapter 3.07 H]</ref> Despite the attempts by the golem, the team was left with a good amount of loot. The gold and gems had all melted together and there were other magical items that had survived like a magical bag, a cracked shield, and a burnt magical sword. With the loot gathered, the group headed back to [[Remendia]] to get to safety. Instead they made it to [[Ocre]] and after fending off some concerned guards and civilians, made it to the local adventurer's guild. They even came out the next day to adulation at the successful adventurers.<ref name="3.08 H" />
[[File:Beaverspeak-by-artsynada.jpg|left|thumb|205x205px|Beaverspeak by [[Fanworks/Artsy Nada|Artsy Nada]]]]
[[Ryoka Griffin|Ryoka]] got word of Ceria and her team's success and went down to Ocre to celebrate with them. Ceria and Ryoka caught up as they discussed the distribution of loot. A lot of the gold would be going to the family of those that died in the Ruins of Liscor and some more to pay back Erin. Ryoka was also hired to get the gear evaluated in [[Invrisil]] after [[Reynold Ferusdam|Reynold]] and [[Ressa]] showed up to request Ryoka's presence on behalf of [[Magnolia Reinhart]].<ref name="3.09" /><ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/09/05/3-10/ Chapter 3.10]</ref> The group also eventually left the city to head to Celum and meet up with Erin once more.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/10/17/3-24/ Chapter 3.24]</ref> Once there, the team realized that they left some a valuable item behind, so they take another loan from Erin to hire another carriage to get the [[Magical Door|magical door]]. Erin took this door as repayment for her loans as all of them got ready to head back to Liscor.<ref name=":1" /> This trip was much more comfortable than before since Erin could pop through the magical door to give all of the Horns meals at a moment's notice (even if they had to continue to guard the wagon). Their comfort was interupted when [[Teriarch|an old man]] attacked the wagon looking for Erin. The adventurers fought him, but were soundly defeated. He did end up helping them with magical questions after Erin told him about how to find more apps on [[Ryoka's iPhone]].<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/11/04/3-30/ Chapter 3.30]</ref> The Horns and Erin eventually made it back to the Wandering Inn and got rooms in the basement after meeting some of the [[Zel Shivertail|residents]] that had come to the inn since Erin had been away.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/11/28/3-33/ Chapter 3.33]</ref> Soon after, the Horns made a trip out to Esthelm to give aid after a goblin attack at the behest of Erin.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/12/02/3-34/ Chapter 3.34]</ref> The group came back to the inn and got a partial evaluation of what Ryoka had identified of their magic items from Albez. Ceria was also present for Erin's Christmas celebration and participated in the discussion about where Erin was from.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/12/26/3-42/ Chapter 3.42]</ref>

===Volume 4 ===
Ryoka returns with one item sold for considerable magical gear that should bring the reformed Horns to ''Gold Rank''. However, the adventuring guilds require proof that the Horns are at Gold level. They do several more quests mostly around Liscor and Esthelm, but the group stagnates somewhat and is regularly outdone by the Gold Rank teams which frequent the Wandering Inn.

Ceria was captured during the Raskghar attacks, and spent several days as their captive, attempting to subvert them to little success. At the time of the final assault on the Raskghar camp, she was able to convince Calruz to join her in fighting against his acquired tribe of monsters once it is clear they have lost to the combined forces invading the dungeon.

Eventually, Erin gets the [[Pallass|Pallassian]] mage [[Grimalkin]] to evaluate the Horns of Hammerad. The [Sinew Magus] spells out for Ceria that despite being one of the more powerful members of the Horns, she has been complacent in her training and lacking in physical acumen; and he advises a rigorous training regimen for her, consisting of a healthy diet and sessions submerged in a boiling bath in order to strengthen her ice magic. She credits the training with allowing her the skills and fitness to survive and defeat an Adult Creler at the Bloodfields.

===Volume 10===
Ceria: Heroes of Hraace (Pt. [https://wanderinginn.com/2024/09/29/heroes-of-hraace-pt-1/ 1], [https://wanderinginn.com/2024/10/06/heroes-of-hraace-pt-2/ 2], [https://wanderinginn.com/2024/10/06/heroes-of-hraace-pt-3/ 3])

Ceria recovers after Floss tries to destroy the Circlet. After mocking Death-General Losve, Ceria and the Horns flee from the general for miles. When the general finally gives up, Ceria meets up with Amerys. They talk about magic, and Ceria realizes that Amerys is just as insecure about her magical knowledge as she is. Ceria shows Amerys the magical clothes she acquired from the City of Shields. Amerys tries to take them, but returns them after Ceria threatens her with ice spikes.

Ceria and Amerys discuss how far Wistram mages have advanced and how the magical gap is widening—they don’t think they can keep up. They find one of Wistram's magical carriages and attempt to reverse-engineer its magic. They come up with different theories, with Pisces helping them, but they still haven’t figured out how the magical carriage was fully created.

Ceria arrives in Hraace and is judged by the pedagogia of Hraace. She predicts that there will be a hero within the Horns team. Each of the Horns gets a trainer, and they begin training. Ceria trains in running on complicated ice ramps. At first, she finds it hard to reach the end of the ramps, but after a few days, she not only finishes the very challenging ice ramps but also defeats her trainers. Ceria encounters the hero, Doubte, and challenges him to a friendly fight. Doubte defeats the Horns.

Ceria talks to Teres and helps her find her own path. She assists Teres in escaping from Floss’s guards and boarding a ship from Rime heading towards the new lands in Izril.

Ceria receives an invitation from Yisame, asking the Horns to visit her. Ceria agrees. On their way to Nerrhavia’s Fallen, they encounter slavers. The Horns attack and free the slaves. {{TBA}}

== Powers and Abilities==
Near the beginning of the story, Ceria was able to cast Tier 3 magic at best. At that time, it was possible for her to use Tier 4 spells, but she’d need a spellbook and weeks—maybe months to learn the spell at her level.<ref name=":4">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/29/2-18/ Chapter 2.18]</ref> In 1.01H, Ceria mentioned that she had managed to learn over 50 spells, but mostly used [Ice Spike], as her wand contained the spell, which allowed her to cast it much faster than her other ones.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/02/15/1-01-h/ Chapter 1.01 H (Archived)]</ref> Since then, Ceria's magical prowess has increased markedly, along with her levels and Skills. Notably, while wearing the Putrid One's circlet, she was able to learn four spells in a very short span of time.

She discovered that she can cast with her skeletal hand simultaneously the [Ice Shard] spell among each finger.<ref name="2.32H" />

Being a Half-Elf, Ceria is able to channel mana better than the other races can.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/11/12/wistram-days-pt-4/ Wistram Days (Pt. 4)]</ref>

=== Classes/Levels:===

*[Relicbound Arctic Cryomancer] Lv. 40<ref name=":5">{{VERef|Heroes of Hraace (Pt. 3)}}</ref>
**Derived from [Mage] → [Elementalist] → [Cryomancer] → [Arctic Cryomancer]
*[Trickster of Crowns] Lv. 21
**Derived from [Prankster]

===Skills:===

*[Adept Iceform]
*[Aura of Rime]
*[Aura: Distant Manipulation]
*[Bound Spell – Form Change: Snow Wraith]
*[Bound Spell – Freezing Gust]
*[Convincing Lies]
*[Copy Spell (Temporary)]
*[Dangersense]
*[Frozen Quickshape]
*[Glaciersheet Ice]
*[Greater Frost Resistance]
**Advanced from [Weak Frost Resistance] → [Lesser Frost Resistance]
*[Ice Magic Affinity]
*[It’s a Joke, Not a Crime]
*[Magic, Freeze]
*[Metamagic: Elemental Variation (Cryomancy)]
*[Mischief Bank]
*[Open the Crossroads of Izril (Gateway)]
*[Pardon the Joke]
*[Threaten Object]
*[Trickster’s Mana Conversion]

====Mischief Skills:====

*[Royal Slash]
*[Spell: Rampant Magic]
*[Wings Upon Ice]

===[[Spells]]:===

*'''Tier 0:'''
**[Light]
**[Noise]

*'''Tier 1:'''
**[Frozen Wind]

*'''Tier 2:'''
**[Chameleon]
**[Flame Jet]
**[Ice Shard] (a derivative spell from [Ice Spike])
**[Illumination] (advanced version of [Light]/ its complexity is around Tier 3)<ref name="ch. 1.37">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/01/22/1-37/ Chapter 1.37 (Archived)]</ref>
**[Stone Dart] (able to cast more than 20 in a row before running out of mana)<ref name="Pt.2" />

*'''Tier 3:'''
**[Detect Magic]
** [Fireball] (can ''only'' cast it with a wand)<ref name=":4" />
**[Ice Spike]
**[Icy Floor] / [Ice Floor] / [Frozen Floor]
**[Message]
**[Stone Fist]

*'''Tier 4:'''
**[Haste]
**[Ice Lance]
**[Ice Wall]
**[Lion’s Strength]

*'''Unknown Tier:'''
**[Animate Frostmarrow Behemoth] (''Can only cast it with Pisces or solo via the circlet'')<ref name=":2" />
**[Autocast: Ice Spikes] (''Via circlet)''
**[Battlefield of the Frozen World]
**[Battlemage's Focus] (''Via circlet'')
**[Burst of Speed]
**[Conjure Tidal Wave]
**[Conjure Whiteout Blizzard]
**[Curse of the Frozen Flesh]
**[Featherfall]
**[Flashfire]
**[Floor of Mud]
**[Fortress of the Ice Queen]
**[Frost Armor]
**[Frost Arrows]
**[Frost Bloom]<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2018/08/21/5-13/ Chapter 5.13]</ref>
**[Frostbolt Swarm]
**[Frostskin]
**[Frozen Armor]
**[Gazelle's Dexterity]
**[Glitterfrost Gust]
**[Hawkeye]
**[Ice Armor]
**[Ice Dart]
**[Ice Pillar]
**[Icy Grasp]
**[Icy Wind]
**[Lesser Resistance to Ice]<ref name="2.11" />
**[Loud Voice]
**[Magic Picture]
**[Muffle]
**[Numb]
**[Palace of the Ice Queen]
**[Ray of Frost]
**[Rain of Frozen Tears] (can only cast it with water mana from another user or from an artifact)<ref>[[Chapter 8.78 F]]</ref>
**[Repair]<ref name="2.11">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/13/2-11/ Chapter 2.11]</ref>
**[See Invisibility]
**[Shatterspray Ice Spike]
**[Silence]
**[Sleep]
**[Slick Spell: (''Spell'')]
***[Ice Floor]
**[Slippery Ice]
**[Snap Freeze]
**[Snow Plume]
**[Snowy Blast]
**[Spray Wave]
**[Speed]
**[Summon Lesser Frost Elemental]
**[Summon Frost Elemental]
**[Translate]
**[Windblast]
**Levitate small objects<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/11/14/wistram-days-pt-5/ Wistram Days (Pt. 5)]</ref>
**A poisoned snow spell.<ref>[[Chapter 4.37 O]]</ref>

===Conditions===

*[Body - Icy Flesh]
*[Feet – Nature’s Passage (Snow)]

(For Leveling History see [[Ceria/Leveling History|Here]])
===Species===
*Half-Elf → Boreal Half-Elf
==Equipment==

*Bra of Athleticism<ref name=":5" />
*Everfreeze Ice Ring
*Gazereye Stone Wand
*Unnamed Enchanted Robes
*Various magical clothing from [[Lesegoth]]
*[[The Putrid One|Putrid One]]'s Circlet - Can disguise itself through illusions and grant enhanced mental acumen to the wearer, while also freeing them from moral qualms.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2021/11/21/8-53-fh/ Chapter 8.53 FH]</ref> Can provide the user with other types of mana to broaden their spellcasting capabilities.<ref name=":2" />
*The Crown of Medain - Bound Item

==Trivia==

*It was implied that Ceria was "above Level 20" in her first appearance.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2016/11/02/1-02-r/ Chapter 1.02 R (Archived)]</ref>
*She comes from The Village of the Spring in [[Erribathe]], hence the name "Springwalker".<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2020/09/09/7-45/ Chapter 7.45]</ref>
*Due to being raised vegeterian in her village, she thought that fish were cute little friends you fed - until she ate one.<ref>[[Chapter 8.58 PFH]]</ref>
*Having almost starved after leaving her village, Ceria was forced to scrounge for bugs, tree bark, and raw eggs as sustenance. She is still fond of eating bugs, even when well-off.
*[Stone Dart], [Flame Jet], and [Chameleon] are spells she’d taught herself.
*Her robes cost her nearly a hundred and twenty gold coins – something she had to save up for years to buy, while her wand was half as expensive as that.<ref name=":3">[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/04/09/2-09/ Chapter 2.09]</ref>
*Ceria dislikes eating vegetables, having eaten leaves every day for breakfast in her youth.<ref>[https://wanderinginn.com/2017/12/19/3-39/ Chapter 3.39]</ref>
*While in Wistram, she traded the secret that Archmage [[Feor]] dyes his hair in exchange for a roasted goose prepared by a Level 26 [Chef] and mana potions every week for four months.<ref name=":2" />
*Her great-grandmother was born before Claiven Earth was founded.<ref>{{VERef|10.11 H}}</ref> This isn't saying much, considering that her grandmother was a contemporary to Archmage Valmira in the centuries after the Creler Wars.
*Ceria's [Trickster of Crowns] class was originally [Trickster of Kings] before being retconned by [[Pirateaba]].
*It's implied that Ceria and Pisces have kissed before (or many times) during the Mistletoe Event due to Miss Springwalker saying "kissing Pisces is fun".

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