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'''Terra''': Remember, I'm aiding you, I'm not working for you. But don't worry, my goal helps lead to yours.

'''Terra''': Oh, I don't plan to lose, but if it doesn't work... let's just say that by the time I reveal anything too big, it will be far too late. The consequences of losing I can deal with, the ones of not trying at all I cannot.

'''Terra''': This whole feud between us has gone on long enough. Three draws due to supply shortages have accomplished nothing.

He begins a summoning ritual again, but this time inside of the husk of infinite worlds. Inside a hellfire wyrm appears.

'''Volrath''': I need more allies and you are the only fiend whose true name I still know. They are performing the prophecy out of order and I can't dissuade them.

'''Volrath''': That's okay, Shniv'flin, for you will not be a fiend much longer.

As he says this Volrath pushes several cysts on the husk and screams of anguish erupt from it.

In Ketler's lab, Ketler is hammering a nail into a new golem arm.

Volrath sneaks up behind Ketler.

Ketler jumps and then turns around, still shaking a little bit.

'''Ketler''' (cautiously): Why would you want to do that?

'''Volrath''': Well partially to get revenge on Thrane for what they did to my family, but mostly I need your artificing skill to help my army. As an incentive the crew members I will be fighting claimed that Allen  

'''Ketler''': Those bastards! Alright, I'll help.

'''Volrath''': Be patient, Pholly, you will be able to feed when the time comes.

'''Devon''': Damn, Silence has got some weird books. I mean, Volrath, Kithle, Kanatash, and Terra have weirder ones, but these look like I can actually read them. Hmmm... this one's in old Riedran. I know that one because my ex-girlfriend has a degree in... aah, who am I kidding?  

A fire starts in the center of the sigil, revealing a massive shadow burning in horrid flames. Demoniac horns curl past its brows, crowning a face past mentioning. Its eyes burn with a hellish intensity, defying reality to try and stop it, yet cowardly comsic laws stand by while this unmentionable abomination stares down at poor, poor Devon.

'''Chalky''': Okay, I have been waiting so long for Devon to loose it. ALL YOUR KNEECAPS ARE BELONG TO US.

'''Devon''': ARRRRRRGHHHHH MY ARM!! Give that back, you son of a wolf and a doppleganger.

'''Satnak''': This aughta be funny, Chalky knows this ship better then most anyone else, he has practice dodging through the tight spaces from chasing Squishy, and he has that whole shapeshifting mastery thing to boot. Norbaz, get me some chili, the show is starting.

'''Dooj''': Remind me not to get Chalky ******.

'''Michael''': Yeah he ripped out the whole shoulder joint.

Jarlot: Who authorized the Sovereign paint landmines, in pastel purple no less. More importantly where are the rest  

... of them (Jarlot is now sporting a nice robin's egg blue)

'''Norbaz''': Here you go Satnak, this is a new blend, I made it up to fourteen alarm successfully without making it a weapons grade dish... Oh, Captain, a question.

'''Norbaz''': When was the last time we committed an act of Piracy? It's been a while, nothing but everyone plotting behind each other's backs and dark gods or demons being summoned. Also, Pholly hasn't shown up for KP duty in a week.

'''Jarlot''': Point. Time to sack something simple... like Zilargo.

'''Kanatash''': Well, somebody decided to douse me with a batch of ghost touch alchemist's fire. At the time I was rather ******, so I went for the most obvious suspect.

'''Norbaz''': Thats all? It seems rather uninspired for you.

'''Kanatash''': Let me finish. I sent him to Xoriat to spend a week with the Michael Jackson Daelkyr. You ever notice how Gnomes resemble, say, ten year old boys?

'''Norbaz''': Wow, that is evil.

'''Kanatash''': I know. However I fear I was a little rash in my judgement, Pholly doesn't have the motive or stones to attack me. (glances towards the door) I do have some alternate suspects however. (calling out) Doog, Micheal, come out from behind the door. I know you're there and I know what you did, Michael.

'''Doog''': (from behind the door) Run dude! For the love of Jaela, run! (rapidly retreating footsteps sound in the distance)

'''Norbaz''': (shivering) Uh, just remind me never to **** you off, okay?

Kanatash simply smiles and floats out of the room. The air is soon filled with malevolent laughter which is followed shortly by Michael's screams.

As Michael's screams permeate the room.

'''Norbaz''': That reminds me, I need to speak with Michael and Dooj before the day is out. Hope they're still in mostly one piece... now then, what to do about Devon. No one throws a roast on this ship without my consent, standing rule or not. (Hefts Goliath Hammer) Time to join in on the Tenderizing, I'm sure Chalky won't mind the help, make the meat taste sweeter, after all.

"Urgh. Devon's not gonna take more than a day or so. Satnak'll solve it. Gotta figure out how to deal with Terra.

'''Volrath''' : Kanatash, I have Pholly, or what was once him, you must have someone else. Who, I wonder.