S09E30 - Morris Wadge, Master of Arcane Architecture
Apr 18, 2023
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The gang meets their weird uncle's boyfriend and remembers their mission to find the Dark Guard. They encounter Victor the liar wolf, battle attack books, and dance with copies of themselves in a ballroom. Morris, the Master of Arcane Architecture, creates a key and reveals a blanket fort-like room. They discuss time, grieving stages, consequences for wizards, and the interconnectedness between Peral, Billy, and the fairy realm.
Morris Waj wants to gather remaining wizards to restore balance in a world falling apart without them.
Parell lost his magic but the group is working on finding a solution to restore it.
Tuck redirects Morris' anger towards the Darkguard, revealing an individual responsible for manipulating events leading to the loss of magic.
Deep dives
Morris expresses his desire to put things right and seeks help
Morris Waj, master of arcane architecture, expresses his desire to write what's been wrong and put things right in the world. He acknowledges that the world is falling apart without the wizards and wants to gather the remaining wizards to restore the balance. He asks for the group's help in achieving this goal.
Parell reveals his loss of magic and explains the necessity for it
Parell explains that he no longer has his magic due to a decision made to remove a part of him that represented going too far with his power. The three saved him from that part, but it resulted in him losing his abilities. However, they are currently working on finding a solution to restore his magic.
Tuck redirects Morris' anger toward the Darkguard
Tuck, realizing that Morris is angry and seeking a target for his frustrations, redirects his anger toward the Darkguard. Tuck reveals that there is an individual associated with the Darkguard who orchestrated the events leading to the loss of magic. He urges Morris to focus his anger towards the person responsible for manipulating them all, rather than turning against each other.
Escape from the Extra Planar Evacuation Project
Morris reveals that he escaped from a project called the Extra Planar Evacuation Project, which was designed to create a new world for wizards. However, the project turned out to be a prison, trapping those who entered. Morris spent over 90 years in this world before finally escaping and finding his way back. He reflects on the disorientation and isolation he experienced during this time.
The Gibbous Man and Revenge
During a conversation, the topic of the Gibbous Man arises, with Ving inquiring about Morris' knowledge of this mysterious figure. Through Bardic lore and research, Morris reveals that the Gibbous Man is the god of the sky. He is potentially connected to the Dark Guard and warlocks, and his true nature remains largely unknown. Billy offers to help Morris seek revenge against the Gibbous Man, bringing a potential alliance between them for their own purposes.