World of Ulos

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====== Profession: Jeweler ======

Skilled in their craft, a jeweler designs and creates jewelry made from precious metals, gemstones, and other fine materials.  Precision is crucial for their artistic visions to come to life.  It can take years to perfect their craft.  Their creations must stand the test of time, even outlasting those who wear the design.
 

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===== References =====
==== Festival of Heroes (GS-ADV1) ====

You have spent your life learning about precious gemstones and the qualities they possess.  You have discovered that many precious stones in other [[planes|planes]] can be trained to hold souls.  Perhaps that can happen in [[ulos|Ulos]] as well?

Watching the festival attendees enjoying themselves, you feel sorry for them.  Their lives are fleeting.  Your creations will last far longer then they will.  And, if the rumors are true, you may be able to outlast them as well.  Stories abound of [[kayok_the_slipperyquick|Kayok the Slipperquick]], an elderly [[kaiika|Kaiika]], has unlocked the magic of the stones.  You hope to learn from him and use the magic on yourself, trapping your soul in a gemstone for eternity.

Getting to the [[frozen_expanse|Frozen Expanse]] will not be easy.  Joining the [[heroes_guild|Heroes Guild]] is your best opportunity.  They can offer you protection while you go about your quest.

Fighting side by side with the [[immortal_knight|Immortal Knight]], you wonder if [[azema|Azema]] has offered the secret of eternal life to the bearer of the [[immortal_helm|Immortal Helm]].  You ask [[imbri|Imbri]] about it bluntly.

>//“No.  It is the responsibility that is immortal, not any of its bearers. Ulos will forever be in need of a great hero’s protection.”// - [[imbri|Imbri]] - Explorer's Guide (GS-Guide-ADV1-20)

You take great notice of the exquisite red gem in the hilt of the [[immortal_blade|Immortal Blade]]. You speculate that perhaps the stone could be trained to absorb souls, making the [[immortal_knight|Immortal Knight]] truly immortal. - Explorer's Guide (GS-Guide-ADV1-3)
==== Servants of Azema (GS-ADV2) ====
In the [[temple_of_ulos|Temple of Ulos]], you take notice of the blue opals used in the statue of [[shissatissk|Shissatissk]].  A [[kaiika|Kaiika]] pristess informs you that they contain the soul of the [[leviathan|Leviathan]] that once hunted [[kaiika|Kaiika]].

The priestess offers you:

  * A chance to commune with the [[leviathan|Leviathan]].
  * The opportunity to receive a blessing from her.

If you choose to commune, you feel transported to dark waters.  You can feel the [[leviathan|Leviathan]] swimming around you.  The mind of the great beast melds with your own, allowing you to sense its pain and desire to swim free.

>//"The magic of binding souls to stone is not kind, but it can be a just punishment."// - Priestess - Servants of Azema (GS-ADV2)

If you choose to receive a blessing, you have visions of [[shissatissk|Shissatissk]].  You feel strengthened from her blessing.

>//“The power you seek can be used for good or ill. For your own sake, be sure your intentions are pure.”// - Priestess - Servants of Azema (GS-ADV2)
==== The Hive (GS-ADV3) ====
While [[nayo|Nayo]] is explaining the virtues of the [[insectoid|Insectoid]] [[ichor|ichor]] and her own experiments, you take a moment to inspect the cavern walls.  You notice a streak of pale stone.  It smells of fresh grass.  A clear sign that it is a [[yolkstone|yolkstone]] deposit.

Picking at the clay like substance, you reveal several gemstones.  [[nayo|Nayo]] takes an interest in your find.  

  * Offer [[nayo|Nayo]] the [[yolkstone|yolkstones]].  The pain she feels subsides.
  * Keep them for yourself.  They will provide you with wealth.
==== Ascending Kethra's Steppe (GS-ADV4) ====
[[kethra|Kethra]] has met your party at the entrance to another [[planes|plane]].  Your previous alliances will determine your encounter.  Your discipline and studies have strengthened your mind and may very well help prepare you for the tests ahead of you.
==== Saurian Wasteland (GS-ADV5) ====
Your party discovers a [[subterranean lake|subterranean lake]].  You wade into the unknown waters.  A gigantic frog of living crystal rises up from the water.  If your party chooses to fight the creature, your knowledge of crystals may help find a weakness in its flesh.

You encounter [[yuvan_rokta|Yuvan Rokta]] in a crude shelter.  Having helped him previously, he asks for your guidance.

  * He wants to form a [[vampire|Vampire]] nation in the wilds.
  * He wishes to support the [[dragul|Dragul]] war effort.

Despite offering advice, he is not sure if he should trust you.  He attempts to mentally intrude into your thoughts.  Your preparation for melding your soul with a stone helps you resist his intrusions. (GS-Guide-ADV5-9 & ADV5-10)
==== The Frozen Expanse (GS-ADV6) ====
You find [[kayok_the_slipperyquick|Kayok the Slipperyquick]] in the tiny town of [[yulora|Yulora]].  You watch in awe as he shapes the snow around him with the help of a magic gem.

If you chose to commune with the [[leviathan|leviathan]] earlier, [[kayok_the_slipperyquick|Kayok the Slipperyquick]] is aware of your choice.  Using an open stone, he summons the shape of the [[leviathan|leviathan]] from the nearby snow and tosses the snow into its maw.  You leap into its mouth and retrieve the stone.

If, instead, you had received a blessing from the priestess, [[kayok_the_slipperyquick|Kayok]] holds up an already opened stone.  Summoning the form of [[shissatissk|Shissatissk]], he tosses the stone into the icy water.  You dive in and retrieve it quickly.

With the stone in your possession, [[kayok_the_slipperyquick|Kayok]] challenges you to learn more about gemstone magic.  

>//“Speak your name to the stone, and your soul will be bound to it forever.  But, is that really what
you want?”// - [[kayok_the_slipperyquick|Kayok the Slipperyquick]] - The Frozen Expanse (GS-ADV6)

  * Speak your name to the stone and bond with it for eternity.
  * Ask the stone to close itself.  You vow to continue studying and shaping stones.

You have finally achieved the knowledge you sought.  Your quest has come to an end.