Compelled Dual

Phirora and her friends travel to the city of Gimtarum in search of answers. Old acquaintances make a last-minute appearance. The gang enjoys an eventful day of magic, research, and nightlife in the Voldhuran metropolis. Phi discovers secrets that have been kept for many years, but fails to see what's hiding in plain sight.

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Leoril and his friends travel to the city of Gimtarum in search of a way home. Old acquaintances make a last-minute appearance. The gang enjoys an eventful day of magic, shopping, and nightlife in the Voldhuran metropolis. Leo discovers secrets that have been kept for hundreds of years, but fails to see what's hiding in plain sight.

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Phirora and Morlin have a confrontation that escalates to horrifying levels. Kalessa helps out with some espionage. Elasha's loyalties are questioned. Phi acknowledges what (and who) she can't live without. The pieces of the puzzle are finally brought together, and Team Phi finds out that the big picture may be even worse than they could have imagined.

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The fractured remnants of Team Leo journey to an ancient monastic order high in the mountains of Torduun. Zed reveals an unpleasant past. Ruvaen works on The Mushroom Thing. Mia... just kind of hangs out. Leoril discovers the potential for a new way home. With change on the horizon and the fear of what comes next much closer at hand, two of our heroes find themselves at risk of doing something stupid.

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Phirora struggles to reconcile an onslaught of new information with her day-to-day life. Relationships are tested. Fen gives an ultimatum. Aravae has an idea. A trip to another Silent City brings up parts of Phi's life that don't make sense, and in the midst of an onslaught of truth, an ancient, nameless goddess bestows a gift.

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Team Leo find themselves in a bitch of an unsatisfactory situation. A new acquaintance makes a violent appearance. Eleanora searches for answers. Five years of planning come to a bloody conclusion. Leo learns the nature of true sacrifice.

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Phirora and her new acquaintance explore one of Astraria's oldest archeological sites. Truths older than a nation finally see the light. A mysterious entity with ties to all of Phi's life is revealed. Phi finds out that getting answers doesn't necessarily mean having fewer questions.

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A month after the attempted coup of Lockham, Leoril reflects on his choices. Zed is less than forthcoming with his feelings. Ruvaen steps outside his comfort zone. Eleanora tries not to blow up her life. Tension at a Council meeting in the city-state of Stoutwood brings our heroes into a brand-new conflict, and Leo discovers that not all friendships are created equal.

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The Shakrana Masquerade comes to a bloody conclusion. Elasha teaches Phi a lesson about truth. Morlin shows his true colors. Sabine gets some help with a rescue mission. With her world upside down and more questions hiding behind every answer, Phirora takes a journey to one of Astraria's most mysterious locales - and finds much more than she bargained for.  

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Leoril, Zed, and Eleanora get embroiled in a fungal fracas as the coup of Lockham approaches the point of no return. Leo discovers new things about the world. The Wood Elves of the Tower of the Red Lady harbor more secrets than they let on. Zed makes a touching gesture. Eleanora makes some questionable life choices. With the pressure in Lockham reaching critical levels, Team Leo will have to move fast if they want to save the day - and their young friend's life.  

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