Event: Passage in the Abyss

[letsplayamod]

[Well, even down in this squalid prison, you have gained some amount of levity. Just a day prior, an impromptu attempt to channel one of you to the land of the living put you into contact with not only the rest of your friends, but Athena herself.

That all comes to a sudden halt, but you're free to continue with perhaps a renewed strength. For once in a long while, it seems like things are getting interesting.

A day later, that's when the rumbling comes.]

That is it! I cannot wait a moment longer... My strength must return, and so my hunger must be sated.

[It's Typhon, he sounds mad.]

A mess of mortals, trapped in my personal cage. Perfect for feeding on!

[He sounds like he's on his way.]

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[raiseyoulikea]

[Such a massive foe, it's pretty distracting, right? You might not notice the bolt of flame that shoots out of the portal behind you, until it's right over your head and swooping around the minotaur. The beast staggers from the sudden intense heat that pelts its face. It tries to strike, but the burning bird - and it is a bird coated in flame - always manages to be just out of reach.

It's a dance of distraction, disorienting dive-bombs on the minotaur until it's completely spun around. Perfect change for a second figure to enter the scene, swooping in on her own pair of bright wings... and wielding a massive hammer.

It barely has time to look up.]

Take this!

[And she brings the hammer down. The force of the blow shakes the ground momentarily, and it completely evaporates the minotaur in one strike.

The warrior, a woman of young age, clad in distinct armor sets the hammer down, turns to the rest of you, and says:]

So, did that look cool? You can be honest, no judgement, I've been working on my dramatic entrances.

[necromants]

[Unfortunately, Ivilezlei survived, and he is now sporting his own pair of wings which he definitely stole from a chest and does not plan on returning. His now. He'll even applaud at the entrance! Also unfortunately, he seems to be in a better mood, so it's back to peak gremlin (Zvei) hours.]

It looked very cool, miss! And you spared us from having to fight such a beast, so I think we owe you our thanks.

...Though if I may ask, who are you, exactly?

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[raiseyoulikea]

Least I could do! Seems like you all have had enough on your hands.

...Oh! Athena probably didn't tell you about me, right. [She clears her throat. I am Fenyx, goddess of Unity. And this...

[The bird from before alights on her shoulder, the flames have cooled somewhat. Fenyx doesn't seem to mind.

Is my good friend, Phospho. And you all--

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[raiseyoulikea]

Reeeeaaally shouldn't be here. So, it sounds like things have gone really, really wrong.

[necromants]

Fenyx and Phospho, pleased to meet you both.

[Though the latter part is probably the more pressing one, so...]

Where are we, exactly? Any light you can shed on the situation would certainly prove helpful.

[raiseyoulikea]

You don't know? This is Tartarus. The realm that was meant to imprison the Titans, including Typhon.

Trust me, I'm here to help. But, we should definitely keep moving. I have a safe zone where Typhon can't find us.

[necromants]

[Sorry, we don't have Greek myths in Aelios...]

Ah, I see! Understandable why he seems to have so much control here. But sure, lead the way; we may as well talk while we walk.

[...He kind of wants to fly, but he'll walk!! Fine!!]

Do you know how Typhon managed to break free?

[raiseyoulikea]

[She kind of wants to fly too, but walking is ok. She leads the way through the portal...]

Yes, I was the one who put him there last time. He was beaten, poisoned by his own attempt to kill the gods... I had no idea Tartarus stretched this far. I don't think he did, either.

[And through it, you arrive in-- Well, you already know. It's a special place filled with the junk of the gods.]

Welcome to Hermes' stash of godly wonders! Please, help yourselves, everything here is already stolen.

[necromants]

[And here we are! Someplace new! Ivilezlei looks around, canting his head to the side a bit.]

Huh. Well, I'm sure it will have quite a few interesting things for us to find! You have my thanks for the rescue, Fenyx. Are you going to be staying here with us, or are you going after Athena?

[raiseyoulikea]

Well, she would be with the others, wouldn't she?

[...]

Or did something happen?

[necromants]

She left to find something that could stop Typhon. We only recently heard from her when she put us in touch with those on the other side, and it sounded as though she wasn't sure where she was either.

[rockymountaindie]

Wha- is that it? Is anything else coming?

[ ...Well, hey! They don't have to worry about tracking everyone down now? ]

Were you working with Athena?

[raiseyoulikea]

They, uh... had other matters to attend to.

[Zeus got drunk again, turned a continent to stone. Some of them didn't care. Long story.]

Yup. I found her, she filled me in, and I offered my assistance! Mainly with scouting potential subjects.

[rockymountaindie]

N-no, I mean- anything else dangerous?

[ Like. He thought they were here because there weren't any other gods left but. Let's take this one step at a time. ]