A butler-type person comes and leads Aflae and the other two into a separate room. The room has a curtained off doorway, with a ledge next to the door. The attendant picks up an orange ball and places a red ball on the ledge, covering it with his hand. After a moment he picks up a green ball and walks into the curtained off area, inviting the others to join him. Eldrich encourages them to follow.

Assuming they do, he closes the curtain behind them and opens one in front of them. They emerge into a similar room with a curtained doorway at the far end. The process is repeated with a new attendant. This time they emerge in a room with a different decor. This decor is much more utilitarian and casually opulent. There are brass, silver and gold clockwork gears and machinery used for nearly every conceivable purpose. This attendant is an amputee who has had his limb replaced with a mechanical arm. No Magem is in use, but plenty of Magus permeates the room.

Also, Aflae suddenly realizes she is in Nexus. ((OOC: Roll for perception if you want to know where you travelled to get here))

The Nexus Royals have a very modern glamour about them. They carry themselves like trendy nouveau riche artists. They are young in appearance - late teens or so. Twin girls hang off of a majestic bare-chested young man. They ooze desire from every pore. The three of them speak in unison, creating a tri-part harmony in every sing-song word. "Greetings, Eldrich. We haven't seen you in a long time."

"Indeed." Eldrich responds. "I have been asleep for ages. Why, I seem to have missed your betrothal and wedding. I am sorry for this."

"You should be sorry," they nearly spit in apparent anger. "It should have been you in that coffin!"

Eldrich hung his head, and smirked a little at Aflae and VelAnna. Looking back to the Royals he contritely said, "You three are as... cute a couple as ever!" He opened his arms wide invitingly, and the three of them left their throne to hug him dearly. After a joyous banter with the Royals, he explained to the women that he had mentored them both when they were still children. At some Sanguin weddings, the person giving away an adult child stood in a coffin to symbolize their recognition of the new family bond of loyalty being sealed by the marriage.

The Royals returned to their throne, and to the seriousness of the business at hand. They heard Eldrich's plea for a trial, and they agreed. One of the young women flipped a wrist and a servant nodded.

Shortly thereafter, Yani stumbled into the room, indignant with some forceful escort behind her. She sniffed and turned right to VelAnna, "You!" She snarled in disgust as she leapt at VelAnna. Four guards acted without delay, and though her lunge was too fast to follow with the naked eye, they intercepted her and subdued her before she could harm VelAnna.

Whatching Yani she shakes her head and sighs.


Renaissance Scientist [8/8] +5d6 bonus, reroll 1s, reroll 5 dice, +7 just using her eye..... knowing where they travelled

03:35, Today: Aflae rolled 60 using 18d6+7, dropping the 5 lowest rolls, rerolling ones of 2, 2, 2, 3 & 3 ((4,4,2,3,6,4,5,3,6,{1}3,4,2,2,3,3,{1}3,4,4)).

Renaissance Scientist [8/8] reroll 1s, reroll 5 dice, +7 just using her eye......knowing HOW if possable... if it's magum

03:36, Today: Aflae rolled 47 using 13d6+7, dropping the 5 lowest rolls, rerolling ones of 2, 3, 3, 4 & 4 ((6,5,4,5,4,4,5,2,{1}{1}3,{1}6,5,3,4)).

Renaissance Scientist [8/8] +5d6 bonus, reroll 1s, reroll 5 dice, +7 just using her eye......knowing HOW if possable... if it's tech

03:36, Today: Aflae rolled 69 using 18d6+7, dropping the 5 lowest rolls, rerolling ones of 2, 2, 2, 3 & 3 ((2,5,{1}3,2,3,6,{1}{1}3,5,4,5,6,{1}4,6,4,6,5,3,2)).

Verimagus [7/7] + head band bonus if it's magus

03:37, Today: Aflae rolled 15 using 7d6 ((2,2,1,3,2,1,4)).


She bows to the royalty despite there informality with Eldtrich, and encourages Vel to do the same. Eldtrich speak for her, as uncomfertable as shi is to not say anything about something like this, or do anything when Yani went after them. She did not like this formal stuff but didn't want some chain of events leaving them in danger and trouble with Sanguin.

Yani snarls at her.


They teleported twice. Their first teleport took them from the Sangwen stronghold in Piscatania to a room beneath the point that Aflae had originally entered into Pskaena. Their second teleport went from there to where they are now in a vast underground complex in Nexus.

((That would be Magem not Magum))
It isn't Balur.


There was a small amount of tech in use, but it is fairly primitive in nature - not even as advanced as clockwork.


Which it is. But the roll isn't high enough to decipher everything.

The teleport was based in Magus and used elements from Imagus, Formagus and Unimagus. The Formagus element used was Cosmos. The other 4 elements were unfamiliar to Aflae but each were elements she'd seen the Sangwen using. If she had to guess from her knowledge of Magus and its elements, it looked like Shadow (Imagus), Dimension, Time and Void were all used in the teleportation spell. But she knew that there were other ways to teleport. This must be the method that Sangwen used... maybe... who knows?



The Royals don't overtly acknowledge Aflae's respectful attitude, but they also don't show any disdain for her. VelAnna does as Aflae suggests, reluctantly.

The Royals ask Yani if she has a chosen advocate or if she would like one chosen for her. She asks to have her brother speak on her behalf. The Royals ask if Eldrich accepts. It seems Eldrich has been arbitrarily appointed Advocate for VelAnna. Eldrich accepts Yani's request and her brother is sent for.

While they wait, they are brought to a side room with tables so he Royals can return to their regular duties. The side room seems to be a restaurant. Many Sangwen are dining. Yani looks at VelAnna and sneering she says, "Why, grand-niece, how nice to have you for dinner."

Ignores Yani and talkes with Eldrich "I am curious, whats going to be done about the mage. Spreading lies about Sangwen, stealling there blood, and killing them seams rather serious. I mean you think if all he wanted was the blood then keeping a Sangwen alive would make more sense, but not only killing one but killing a child seams there is more going on there."

Yani stares at VelAnna, who squirms and shifts behind Aflae a little.

Eldrich explains, "Mages and Sangwen have been in a stand-off war since the dawn of time. Occasionally times of peace and even cooperation occur, but there can be no lasting peace. Our lifeblood is their greatest source of power."

She gives Vel a reassuring hug.

Eldrich continues, "Because of this longstanding feud, accords have been struck. Essentially, no Wizard will actively hunt a Sangwen, and no Sangwen will actively hunt a Wizard. But finding one, or having one brought to you is considered fair game. When we are done, you could doubtless make a living hunting Wizards and turning their unconscious living bodies in to local Sangwen courts for a bounty. But I know you are not that kind of person.

"In any case, nothing will be done about the mage. Not even Yani could retaliate against him."

OOC: What do you know about the familial connection between Yani and VelAnna? I can't remember how much I've revealed. I'm about to reveal more of the connection, but I want to be sure how much you know first.

Also, Yani can hear what is being said.

(very very very very little just that there related)

"You have to be kidding me, it's not a crime for them to kill some one if that some one was brought to them unconscious... even if they tricked the person into doing it? Was that an oversight in the accord or something?"

Alfae was last trying to get her girlfriend out of a blood fued. They where trying to prove she only did it once because she was tricked and alfae was upset that wizards could kill comatose vampire races and all was good but the person that brought them was all hood too so long as it was there job and they didn't do it out of hate.....

She wants to know if that means they are free to hire people to bring them unconcious wizards just cuz....because this seams like a dumb deal to her, because from all she's learned it's more worthwhile to a wizard to keep one of them alive and the only reason she can think for one to kill one is just to hurt people. (After all you may get a large amount of potent blood if you kill one, but its core cells are more potent than that.... and keeping one to drain you get a lot more blood)

OOC: To review, Aflae knows that one of VelAnna's halves is the granddaughter of Yani's twin sister.

Eldrich replies, "It was the only way to get everyone to agree to peace! It is inextractably intertwined in our DNA that we must hunt or be hunted. In the same way it is in the DNA of Wizards to covet power. There is only one way to circumvent that programming, and most only ever fool themselves into believing they've transcended it if they ever even try. It is specific to Wizards and Sangwen. There are different accords for other races. Elfs like yourself included."

If Aflae begins talking about ways that Wizards could use Sangwen more effectively than by killing them, Eldrich will firmly shut her up and push this thought, You are in the home of Sangwen, and very few people have any idea about how to trap a Sangwen into a device. It is not easy nor is it safe. Also, the accords prefer the death of a victim to eternal imprisonment.

But, the Sangwen would have no problem with Aflae bringing unconscious Wizards to them in exchange for money or favors.

VelAnna says, "Eldrich, does this all mean that the half of me that is Annabelle is Sangwen?"

"Yes."

"But I never sucked anyone's blood!"

"Of course not! You're a natural born Sangwen."

"But does that mean that I'm a twin?"

"Yes, though there is a powerful curse blocking your connection to her."

"What?! Before I even think about that, does this also mean that my mother was a twin?"

"Yes."

"And Yani is my grandmother's twin sister?"

"Yes"

"What does that mean for my Velerie half?"

"She is now Turned Sangwen. You are half machine, half Troll, all Sangwen."

Suddenly everything but Aflae, VelAnna and Eldrich freezes and a short man with red hair dressed in green clothes appears. "Oi have in me hand something that you would want. If your player knows what Pop-culture thing was being alluded to, I'll give it ye."
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(my memory for that kinda thing is terrible... got a disability terrible.... but I know it just can't remember it.)

Suddenly a second Leprechaun appears. This one is a lady using a cane, and clearly miffed. She yells, "Ailill Ainníleas, you Ainbheartach! You're pickin' on one-a-me-own-kind, ya damn fool! Apologize rite new, b'far oi whallops ya good'n'lovely."

Suddenly the first Leprechaun is wringing his hat in his hands, and bashfully says, "I'm an idiot sometimes, and I was terribly inconsiderate of you this time and in past times. I'm sorry I used to get after you so bad for your spelling and such. It was insensitive and unkind. Thank you for sticking it out in spite of my varying attitude to you. I'm more stable myself now, so I hope it won't happen so much anymore. Would you forgive me?

"The reference was Robocop. You've got a one-time use Robocop doll with two special powers. One of those powers turns you into Robocop with Balur-proof & magem-proof armour for up to 2 rounds in a battle, and any period of time outside of battles. The other power is to be negotiated. What power would you or your player like it to have? To answer this question, I'm giving you temporary access to all of the information that your player knows. Your Narrator and I are curious what you might imagine and choose."




See http://www.namenerds.com/irish/tradXY.html to translate what the Lady Leprechaun said.
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"was fairly sure it was half man, half machine.... couldn't get the all cop part.  How about it can replace a vitaly wounded body part with machines in a pinch as that would fit the theme.... and let VelAnna keep it."

The lady leprechaun hobbles over to Aflae and hugs hir, saying, "Just say something about a GM or a PC and Leprechauns, and I'll be there. One time, and only if ur don't try to trap me." Then they both disappear, along with all but a vague memory of their presence. VelAnna now has the Robocop doll and knows how to use it, though not where it came from.

They are back at the table in the dining room with Yani in earshot. Still waiting for the Royals to call them back and finish the trial once Yani's brother shows up.

She gives VelAnna a hug if she needs it. "At least it seams they will side with you in all this."

A messenger came into the room and asked Yani, VelAnna, Aflae and Eldrich to return to court.

The Royals were seated in their thrones, and a beautiful man stood with them. Yani grinned evilly at VelAnna and looking at the beautiful man, she said, "Hello brother."

"Yani." He replied neutrally.

Aflae could tell with her Sight  that Yani's brother was extremely powerful. His spirit self appeared to be on fire with energy and life. It even threw light in the Spirit realm, and made other things around him clearer and easier to perceive. Some of that light revealed a thick spirit-lance attached to Yani's head, and an identical one on VelAnna's head.

Then Aflae noticed Eldrich's face. He had gone a little pale and was clearly awed. "Kurku Rei! Your Highness, it is an honour to meet you." Eldrich bowed slightly.

Once in their assigned area, Eldrich confided in Aflae and VelAnna, "When I was put in the Jumper Bracelet, Kurku Rei was King of the oldest, most powerful Sangwen clan in the known Oners. He was also one of the most respected Spirit mages. The symbol on his ring indicates he's still King of that clan. I don't know how he was able to leave his own court for this. We could be in serious trouble. He didn't gain his power by violence, but by knowledge and wisdom. I don't know if I'll be able to best him as your Advocate, VelAnna, but I'll do the best I can."

The Royals said, "Let us begin. Kurku, as Advocate for Yani - the summoned, you may open the proceedings."

Kurku responded, "Thank you Royals. I'll open by calling on VelAnna to detail the events leading up to these proceedings."

VelAnna and Eldrich were handed glasses to wear. Eldrich explained to Aflae that the glasses linked their minds in the way that Royals are linked so that Eldrich could influence everything VelAnna said, and how she said it. It also allowed them to think and act as one person.

Under Eldrich's influence, VelAnna stood up and approached the Royals. Looking at Kurku she began, "As a human, before I had any knowledge of Sangwen or Wizard culture, I witnessed Yani hunting with her child. A Wizard had previously implied that all Sangwen were evil and Turned, and would always remain at the age they were Turned at, so I reasoned that Yani's child was actually someone else's, and also very old. As a member of the human clan, I acted to protect my kin from them both, and attacked them. I overpowered them both. The Wizard had instructed me to bring him any Sangwen bodies I obtained, so I brought the only one I could carry. He killed the child for the blood."

Kurku said, "Thank you, VelAnna, that will be all for now. I'd like to call on Yani to detail the events from her perspective." VelAnna sat down.

Yani and Kurku were given the glasses that VelAnna and Eldrich had been wearing. Yani got up and said, "I was teaching my infant about hunting, and after making the kill I showed him how to feed. While he was feeding, this woman came out of nowhere and attacked me." A look of confusion came over her face.

"Thank you Yani, that will be all." Kurku said, removing the glasses. "Now I would like to draw the court's attention to the curse on both VelAnna and Yani. For the sake of those incapable of seeing it, I'll make it visible to all."

Suddenly with her regular sight, Aflae could see even more clearly the lances in VelAnna's and Yani's heads.

"For my closing argument, I will explain what this curse is, who is holding it against them, and how it will be broken.

"About 100 years before Yani and her sister were born, my father and our mothers underwent separation. My father didn't agree with the way our mothers were ruling as Queens, but being the Twin-Pair, they overruled him and did as they pleased. In his anger at their injustices, he called on the clan to choose between him and his wives. 2/3s of the clan chose to remain, and 1/3 chose him.

"The Queens coveted a certain powerful object, and chose to win it in a Twin Duel Challenge against the clan who currently owned the object."

Eldrich quickly explained, "That's when two sets of Linked Royals do psychic battle until both of one set have died."

Kurku went on, "To accomplish this task, the Queens tried an experiment. Using her most recent 6 sets of Twins, she first tested their prowess, by blood-binding each set to Psychically battle themselves so that only the stronger of each Twin survived. She then had the 6 survivors battle each other until only 2 remained.

"Once the strongest pairing was established, she challenged the other clan, and won. She won when one of the pair was sacrificed in order to kill the whole enemy Twin. It was widely considered to be cheating since no one had ever entered a Twin Challenge with two individuals from two different Twins. The loss of the object of power caused the deaths of a large number of Sangwen in the losing clan.

"The Queens didn't consider the potential consequences of her actions. The Queens had been influenced to these actions by the Spirit of Division, Leviathan. So Leviathan had power over those who died as a result. The first 6 who died, created powerful vengeance ghosts since their other halves still lived. The next 4 deaths added more power to Leviathan's lance. Then the deaths of everyone in the enemy clan added further power. This Lance of Leviathan made up of so many vengeance ghosts, created a curse over the Queens' clan. Some Royals left to create new clans for selfish reasons. Every Twin born lost their connection upon birth or at the time of the curse coming into effect over them. The Queens themselves didn't escape this curse. Everyone who benefited from the object of power was under the curse, which also caused them to be highly likely to attack one another.

"While under the curse, Yani and her sister were born. They never got along, and were separated.

"About this time, my father heard about what had happened to his 12 daughters, and he was highly distraught. He returned and witnessed the harmful effects of the curse and its connection to the object of power. He explained the truth to the clan, and begged them to disown the Queens, and accept him as their Royal in order to break the curse. But doing so would cause them to lose the benefits of the object of power - which they had become addicted to. Therefore they all demanded that he be tried for treason and killed. But only a member of a clan can be tried by that clan for treason, so they had no lawful jurisdiction to do so. He explained this to them, but nevertheless allowed himself to be taken and killed by Malhemotin injection in the most painful way it can be administered. He allowed this, because he had the power to escape at any moment, yet he refused to do so.

"As his eldest son, and King of my own clan already, he named me as his successor and sole heir. His death was of such a painful, protective, loving, and self-sacrificial nature, that the curse is now broken for anyone who is adopted into his clan - my clan.

"Royals, I rest my case."

The Royals said, "Thank you Kurku Rei. Eldrich, do you have anything to say?"

Eldrich responded, "Having just learned of these truths and vindications, I believe we will fully accept the judgement of the court on this matter."

"Thank you Eldrich. We have been convening on this matter, and we believe it to be in the best interest of all parties involved, to call moratorium on killings between Yani and VelAnna. You are both Sangwen, now act like it. The court also strongly suggests you both join Kurku Rei's clan."

Just groans at the idea that anyone would be so far gone to think a sentient spirit tool/weapon would be worth doing that to your own children...... also rather explains why Yani is so wrathful and hard to get through to.

But she's quite happy to hear things have worked out and VelAnna don't have to hide away. She gives her a big hug and a kiss on hearing the good news the royals are braking the whole blood oath thing... yah she found out she's cursed but there is a way to fix it, and surely she could just give up the power of this artifact too if she don't want to join there clan.... there has to be a way to simply remove it from her, otheres may be adicted to it but she's not been using it..... right?  O.o

Yani shouted at them all, "I'm CLANLESS!!"

Guards immediately seized her to prevent her from violent behaviour.

The Royals looked down at her, "Yani, you may remain clanless if you choose, but know this. You will be watched carefully, and if you violate any of our laws or attempt to harm any other Sangwen in absolutely any way, you will be sentenced to petrification. VelAnna and her associates are off-limits. They will be safe from you."

Yani hissed, causing fangs to extend, shook off her guards saying, "Fine. Let me go!"

"Release her."

Yani tapped a jumper bracelet that had been hidden up her sleeve and disappeared.

The Royals assured Aflae and VelAnna, "We have ways of ensuring that she will be no more trouble for you. She isn't beyond our reach."

After that, the courtroom went back to normal, and VelAnna, Kurku Rei, Eldrich and Aflae went to a conversation room off to one side.

Kurku Rei listened to Aflae's thoughts and responded, "That's not how this kind of a curse works. There is only one way to break a curse like this, and that is for an innocent person to assume the full effects of the curse and give protection to anyone who gives fealty to them. That's why joining my clan is the only way to break the curse."

VelAnna spoke up, "Aflae, you know how I feel about you, and that has only deepened through this whole ordeal. I've only just discovered I have a whole extended family I never knew existed, as well as a twin sister, and that I'm a Sangwen... That's alot to take in, and Kurku seems like the best person to give me my much needed education. I want to join his clan, at least long enough to figure out what this all means."

Eldrich contributed, "That seems wise. Aflae could come with you, but it would be very boring for you, Aflae."

Kurku said, "This isn't the first time I've found long-lost members of my family like this. The Leviathan Lance caused countless rogue Sangwen to go it alone, and we've developed a class to speed the process for newly discovered family. It won't take long at all, depending on how fast a learner VelAnna is. We'll have you two back together in no time. Once she's a full member of the clan, she will be mostly free to do as she pleases as long as she keeps our laws."

"What exactly is the Leviathan Lance? It looks like a spiritual knife-missile."

Kurku answered, "The Leviathan Lance is the spiritual representation of the curse that exists on the plane that is above the simple spirit level. There is only one Leviathan Lance, but it is not located on the ordinary spirit plane that you see with Verimagus. Come with me to my home, and I will be better equipped to show you."

Kurku Rei led the way to the teleportation room and spoke to the attendant, "My abode on New Ermulja, if you please."

The attendant repeated the process as before and VelAnna and Kurku Rei got in the room.

Eldrich turned to Aflae, "I know that you're interested in this Lance, so I don't object to your searching, but now that I am awakened, I need to connect with my own clan. Thank you for your company and this rich reintroducing of myself to this new era. You may contact me through any Clan Court - simply ask to send me a message or to speak with me. I bid you adieu."

"I hope you will consider staying awake a while, I could get you some supplies and a ship capable of interstellar travel if you are curious to see what has changed and what interesting things you can get into.... I even discovered another oner full of new forms of life. Though there is a large dust (for crystal dust in place of gold rush =p) rush of people looking to explore it, rather out of curiosity or hopes of finding unclaimed resources. Also my fult for finding a plant practically made of sapphires, it was already owned but I got a sweet deal for supplying the means to harvest and trade it for resources they needed." is TRYING VERY HARD not to come off as bragging, more trying to incurage him to check stuff out... new exsighting things!! Don't want him to just check in and look to be sealed back up again... seams kinda terrible to her.

Edrich laughed, "Thank you for your encouragement, Aflae. I have truly seen enough to know that this era is worth experiencing. When I slept, I didn't feel the passage of time, but I felt the peace of deep sleep. That state is not without its merits, and if I grow tired of living again, I might return to willing confinement. But I plan on remaining alive for at least your natural lifespan as an Elf. Thank you for the offer of an interstellar vehicle. I may take you up on that offer when I am settled."

Kurku said, "Eldrich, I am pleased to have met you. Your clan and mine have some business dealings from time to time, so don't hesitate to join any convoys and visit me in the future."

VelAnna said, "Thank you for helping me get my life back, and find my lost family."

Looking at Aflae, Kurku said, "Are you ready to go?"

"It's quite possible I'll live longer than that." She turns to Kurku. "Yes"

Has some ideas now too. For Bonhemotin, magustone, and senthesized blood production. Setting up a lab in Stella land, and using simulations to work out possabilities as not to end up with anything as what happened with Edrich happening again. She could likely get the help of some Magus and Sangwen with grater understanding too interested in seeing that mages have a sythedic sorce of these resorces to take tention away from there cold war... maybe end it.

Speaking of ships if he wants one She'll give him one called the "New Toy" XD

Eldrich acknowledges the gift of the ship with gratitude and a laugh, saying, "You'll be sure to hear from me, my friend."

Kurku lead the way through the Sangwen Portal room into his castle. They exited the room onto the landing-pad/roof of the grand complex constructed of an amazing array of alloys and stones. There was a new model of Anima's most advanced spacecraft, one of Patrus Cosmodomini design, and a few others of origin Aflae had never before seen.

The view was of a pristine jungle environment, but every nearby acre was meticulously gardened and tended. One could tell that absolutely every plant within view was placed precisely according to plan and in a way that felt as useful as it was beautiful. Some mountains were bare of vegetation, and most were covered in wild jungle. And a 2000 ft long Dragon lay sleeping on one of the bare mountains.

Kurku lead Aflae and VelAnna into a Portal room, and through the only one behind a locked door.

They were floating in refracted-light-space. A voice from everywhere said, "Welcome Kurku, and guests - Aflae and VelAnna."

Kurku responded, "Thank you, Oner. Load program, 'Leviathan's Lance'.

The scene around them changed to the image of a market square from above. "This is a market square. The paths of people in this image will be traced with lines the colours of their emotional states. Watch what image unfolds."

As the people mill about, anger is passed around like a flu virus, cuteness and beauty are oases of calm. One wrong deed has a ripple effect that hits everyone. "This is what you are seeing when you look into the Spirit realm."

The image zooms out, and various entities who are manipulating the people on the ground below them, are themselves being manipulated by even larger beings. "There are levels to the Spirit world that are beyond the first."

One of the entities in the highest plane holds a knife, and suddenly every entity below it has that same knife. "This is a curse like the Leviathan Lance. Every aspect of life influenced by a spirit that has this curse, receives this curse. The Leviathan Lance tells people that they are self-sufficient and that they don't need to take anyone's abuse. It reminds people that it is better to be alone than in pain. But it intentionally forgets to remind people that loneliness is pain."

Someone who is stabbed with the lance refuses to lose love for the people who killed him and still produces mounds of passionate love. That lance suddenly burns to ash within that person's body. Anyone who looks at that incident, has their own lance undergo a cleansing. Some only have their lance charred, but many are freed of the lance completely over time. "The person who never earned the curse but who willingly takes the curse out of love, defeats the curse. Nothing less can convince people that they are loved and worth the work it takes to love others. Nothing less than self sacrifice can stop weapons forged by those on that spiritual plane. Does that help clear it up?"

----

In Stella Land, the simulations run.

-Incorporating Good hearts and Bad hearts into MetalTrees and mixing the sap of the tree with good blood creates healing compounds that rebuild the bodies of the trapped Sangwens.

-That healing salve is positioned to coat ordinary marrow which causes the production of blood. That blood then coats the good and bad hearts to create good and bad blood which can be used however. This process creates Magus-stones fairly quickly - essentially converting the energy of the Metal-tree into Magus-stone.