Layer 3a

[Athena]

I also search for objects.

[Diamond Master]

Beware, the Kraken of Bluejacket is long of arm and could reach you no matter what route you use to traverse the bay!

[Yerkan of Elish]

Bah. Enough. The risk will, I think, need to be made at some point. I place the contents of my blood vial on the brine-encrusted sword.

[Diamond Master]

When you place blood on the brine-encrusted sword, it glows briefly and falls out of Bluejacket's hand.

Each party member now shares a Runestaff.

Treachery will begin in about 30 hours.

[Great Thrash]

I'm willing to share. Let's try to beat this before the treachery, if we're online in time. I'll be suspicious of anyone who seems to delay on purpose.

Brandishing my copy of the brine-encrusted sword at the Kraken, I wade through the shallowest part of the bay to examine the iron throne.

If it is unthreatening I will sit in it, or allow Yerkan that honor as the discoverer of the sword, if he wishes it.

[Athena]

I will follow after both Thrash and Yerkan, if he decides to follow, allowing either of them to sit on the throne before I. Unless someone wishes me to wait on land just in case sitting on the throne has bad consequences.

[Diamond Master]

As your party crosses the bay, a fierce battle ensues. The Kraken of Bluejacket strikes with slimy tentacles which leap like snakes from the murky, broiling water.

The briny, blood-red swords flash in the dark as you defend what progress you have made.

The Kraken receives one final blow, sunk deep into its flesh, and sinks beneath the water, now stained a dark red.

Thrash crosses and examines the iron throne. It is a simple thing, bolted practically to the floor.

[Great Thrash]

Victory!!

I rinse my hands in some clear water, and then sit curiously upon the iron throne.

[Diamond Master]

The Descent Pore Array lights up, and the protective casings slide open.

Bloodstained and weary, you stand at the brink of the Descent Pore Array and ask yourselves if you really wish to descend once more.

The next Layer waits beneath.

[Diamond Master]

I've decided to increase the amount of Favor gained from Abyss in particular, as it is such a long game. Everyone still alive (Athena, Thrash, Yerkan) gains 3 DM Favor per Tier and a flat 3 Norn Favor.