Overcome with much excitement, "Oh yes, a most auspicious turn of events for sure! I welcome the challenge. There is so much to learn!"

"Ava, you would have more insight into this matter than any of us, where should we start?"

At Ospos use of his true name, Franz goes still for a heart beat before snapping out of it.

Franz looks around at everyone,

"Ah, oh, thanks Ospos. I suppose you should be aware of my true nature Ava and Caj."

With that Franz transforms into Void's true shape.

"I'm a changeling."

Void gives a weak smile.

"I have been having some trouble with my persona, sort of taking over. I thought I was recovered, when I finally come out of it for the first time in 9 months, when I woke up the other day."

"But it looks like I'm not fully recovered to my normal self."

Looking apologetic he continues,

"I am going to ask your forgiveness now, for anything my persona may do if I loose control again."

"I'm sorry about Franz outburst, he seems to have strong opinions about memory alteration. I'm not sure why, it wasn't a part of the original design of the persona."

Void looks a little troubled by his persona's actions.

Looking back up and remembering the recent conversations, Void brightens.

"Ooww, so we get to be bounders now? And we get new equipment!"

Void seems excited at the prospects of getting new equipment, transforming into Bram.

"Lets go! Adventure awaits!"

Bram strikes a heroic pose, pointing in no particular direction.

"Hi, I'm Bram, ahh, which direction are we headed?"

Ava steadies herself as she watches the varied reactions and exclamations of the group. She was just about to speak when Void shifted into his true form, then into another.

Directed to Bram, "Well before anything, I want to tell you that I am moved by your display of trust for someone that you have just met, and I am thankful that you feel that you can confide in me. It is a pleasure to meet you, Bram.

Ava then turns to face the group "I wish to pay Bram's compliment with another, and disclose my nature to you all. I am an aasimar, specifically I am an aasimar who's lineage can be traced to Larun, the moon god. That's why I appeared to be shimmering and ethereally beautiful when we first met."

You can all see now as the aforementioned shimmer dulls, and Ava's features can be truly perceived. She is still wonderfully beautiful, but what were especially hidden before were her eyes, which shine a deep gold.

"As for our heading, I'm afraid that I'm not very familiar with any of the locations described by Kizzerai. But I'm sure that we can ask Caj, and they can fill us in on what we need to know." 

You all are led back out onto the wide walkway, continuing on away from where you entered the base. Caj overhears you as you talk, and responds without looking back. "Yes, I guess you could say I'm the logistical lead of our little guild. If you have any specific questions about any of the three locations, I probably have an answer for you." they say cooly. Eventually part of the mezzanine drops into a set of stairs that lead down onto the lower level, and as you begin to descend them the myriad of sights, sounds, and smells becomes much more vivid.

At Ava's words, Bram says,

"Oh, well I figured we are probably going to be working together for a bit, and thought you should know. Plus you seem like the kind of person I can trust."

Bram smiles at Ava.

"Also to be clear, my true name is Void, Bram is the name of this persona. Brams an entertainer, and bard of sorts."

Bram waves his hands in the air and a duplicate of Ava appears next to him. The duplicate silently dances about, before she waves and disappears. Bram takes a bow.

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As the group moves on further, following Caj, Bram exclaims.

"This place is fantastic!"

Turning to Caj Bram asks,

"Hey Caj, will we be getting one of those devices that allows for travelling between worlds? You know that device Opherani used to bring us here?"

"Also, do we get badges? We are deputies now right? I hope we get badges."

Bram almost skips along, enjoying all the sights and sounds.

"This adventure has turned out better than I could have hopped for!"

Turning to his companions he adds.

"We are going to get to explorer even more strange worlds, isn't that exciting?!"

At the sight of the duplicate of herself, Ava lets out a joyful laugh "Oh how marvelous! Such a fun trick, and quite useful I'm sure!"

Moving up a little closer to Caj and projecting her voice a little "How wonderful it is to see you Caj, I'm sorry I hadn't had the chance to greet you earlier. Before I ask about any logistics, how have you been doing?"

Ava: "Don't worry yourself, Ava, you've found yourself in quite interesting company. I've been good, same as ever. Mostly I've just been busy preparing for the upcoming IPS meeting. Kizzerai is no help in planning these things of course." They say with a smile.

Ospos follows along quietly, his skills not needed at the moment.

"RIght! There's an upcoming meeting, for which Kizzerai will grace the gathering with his majestic and laxed presence. To this day, the opportunity to work under Kizzerai remains one of my favorite things about being a Bounder. Well, I'm glad to hear that you are well. 

Turning to answer Liafial "Well, my intuition, which I learned very early on to trust, is drawing me to Verrina Dusttoe. Also, the Shadowfell would fit the criteria for a place my father would flee from for his safety, which is all that I have to go on at this point." 

"Caj honey, could you tell us more about Verrina Dusttoe and what she's looking for in the Shadowfell, please?"

Ava: "Verrina is a genasi, originating from the elemental plane of earth. She has a penchant for hunting down ancient relics. She has put those talents to good use helping the Bounders in the past, returning artifacts to their rightful planes, or... dealing with them if they prove too dangerous. I don't have much information about what she seeks in the Shadowfell, except that it is some sort of vessel that grants it's wielder power. That could describe a thousand lost relics though." You all continue moving along the edge of the structure, a great sloping stone wall to your right and the little city to your left. Eventually you come upon a cavernous space in the wall, as you draw closer you can tell that it is a warehouse. "Quartermaster Krug can help you from here. Did you all have any other questions for me?"

"Yes I have a question. What plane are you from Caj, what plane do you call home?"

As he is asking this question, Bram transforms into a duplicate of Caj.

"Hmm this feels different. The skin is tighter more tough. It makes me feel...superior."

The dragonborn Void, stands tall striking a proud, straight backed pose.

"It was nice to meet you Caj."

Void returns to Brams form.

Ospos watches Void change forms and intercedes, "You know Void, some people may be concerned or insulted to be... uh... copied.  It is not a comfortable feeling knowing that another being can look exactly like them.  I would avoid doing that, if I were you."

"I would have a question myself. I understand that we are not real bounders as of now, but i nevertheless believe we missed out on the introduction speech somehow...is there anything we should avoid by any cost or something we're supposed to do whilest roaming around in another plane? I am asking to not commit any unintended crime while trying to help Ava find her father and then come back to have our memories erased anyway...or worse."

Bram: Caj chuckles softly at your antics. “I grew up on Skaragros Isle, on the plane of water. And while I’m quite familiar with, and fond of, changelings, your friend is right, Bram. Not all would be so easy at the sight of their own visage.”

Nean: “Common sense is expected; don’t run around the planes causing mischief or making unnecessary enemies. A sense of duty is important, as is scrutiny. We are protectors of interplanar peace, and only intervene on matters that threaten that peace between two or more planes. I’d advise against getting wrapped up in conflicts that can be resolved by the powers of any one plane itself.”

Bram's face goes bright red.

"Oh, oh I'm sorry, I didn't mean anything by it."

Bram looks chastened by both Ospos and Caj words.

"Ok, I promise not to copy the forms of those who are not our enemies, while in their presence. Unless asked to by the person, of course."

Recovering a little of his exuberance, Bram continues,

"So, the plane of water, that sounds like a nice place. Is it like a never ending sea, or is there no air at all and its all just water?"

Bram: “The latter: an endless ocean, unfathomably deep, dotted with islands. Truly a lovely place, for those who can swim.”

Caj turns to the group “Are there any other questions pertaining your mission?” They are polite of course, but you get the impression that they don’t have all day to converse.

Bram smiles at Liafial,

"You can have my memories over my dead body. Nobody is messing with my memories without a fight."

Bram turns to look at Ava as he says the last part, still smiling and joyful.

"I'm with Liafial, let go talk to Krug about new toys."

As he says toys Brams smile broadens into a childish, excited grin.

Intelligence check: 12

Ava: Because every plane is so different, it's hard to prepare generally for a trip, but you know that supplies for any kind of long journey, like food and water, and layered clothing to adapt to different temperatures, would suffice as a base for your preparation. As for the Shadowfell specifically, what you've heard is that the plane can be quite dangerous. Undead creatures are quite common, so holy water might be a good investment.

Ava beams gleefully at Bram  "Damn Right!"

"I don't believe that we would need to pack much beyond what any long journey would necessitate, Liafial. Though I always tend to stay on the safe side and bring extra rations, camping equipment, and the like. Oh, and specifically in regard to the Shadowfell, I've read that it's populated by masses of the undead, so I think we should definitely stock up on holy water."

Turning to Caj as they leave; "Thank you Caj, it's always reassuring to have your help."