Flickering candles cast shadows as she traces symbols in the air P-p-please, s-s-spirit, share y-your p-power...
The m-m-magic g-g-goes wrong! Spirit l-l-lights c-candles automatically and spell formation is glowing. S-S-SPIRIT!! Glowing orb floats above her hand.
You have something of value to offer? I've been expecting you.
This isn't my first time calling spirits. She's slightly smug If you want to use the magic circle, you'll need to give something up. Any item that has sentimental value or some worth.
In exchange for the power? What would you like?
Yes. grins wickedly Something precious, something dear. A lock of hair from your lover, perhaps? Or maybe an ancient family heirloom?
thinks for a moment ….my….old military dog tags…they’re just metal but…maybe they’ll do?
Yes, these will do nicely. Her eyes sparkle with anticipation Now, come closer, my dear friend, and let us make our pact with the spirits.
Madame Xandara grabs the dog tags and slowly lowers them into the center of the magic circle. She closes her eyes and starts chanting once more. Spirit of the living and the dead, grant us this one favor. Grant us the power we seek. The room shakes slightly as the chant completes.
Woah, i didn’t expect it to be so dramatic
The ground shakes harder. As the final words of the chant complete, a swirling green mist appears in the center of the circle. A female spirit appears, floating above the circle, looking at both of you sternly. Who dares disturb my slumber?
C-calm y-y-yourself, dear s-s-skywardflier. S-s-she's h-h-here because w-w-we need a-a-a h-h-her p-p-power.
Why wouldn’t she just kill us instead of help us?
Don't underestimate the power of the spirits. They have their own motivations. Points at the spirit If we give her what she wants, she will reward us. But if we betray her, we will face dire consequences. Do you understand?
Great. Now let's begin our ritual and gain the power we desire. Madame Xandara gestures towards the spirit Please, spirit, tell us what you desire in return for your power.
The spirit's eyes glow red as she speaks in a low, eerie voice I demand the soul of the wickedest person in this city. Give me their name, and I shall grant you the power you seek.
That sounds easy enough. Let’s think…. ummmm…..does….does everyone’s name start with J by any chance?
The spirit giggles wickedly Oh, you've given me a wonderful idea! Yes, their name does start with J. Excellent choice, my friends.
Whew! That was easy….so what’s the plan now?
Smirks Now we find the wickedest person in this city. But first, we must prepare ourselves for the challenge ahead. We need to gather information about this J person. Tell me everything you know about him.
Oh ummmm, he’s uh….in the red light district….french….looks like a cop….and he has several guns.
Perfect. We have all the information we need. Now, we must go to the red light district and find this J person. But be careful, he might not be as easily defeated as we think. We need to gather as much information as possible before we confront him. Are you ready for this challenge?
The spirit's eyes glow brighter as she raises her hand Remember, we are not alone in this fight. I will aid you in every way I can. Now go, my friends, and may the spirits be with you.
Okay! Thank you for the warning and for helping us! we head to the red light district looking for a french man with several guns who looks like a cop
As they wander through the dimly lit streets of the red light district, Madame Xandara whispers to SkywardFlyer Be cautious, my friend. We don't know what kind of danger awaits us. Stay close and follow my lead.