Citadel: Meditations in an Emergency

The heart of a dead star? Your mom? Pizza? [Chet here. Sorry that I delayed the rest of Quirkz's entries. There are probably two more after this one, which will carry us through most of the coming week, when I will be traveling. I should be back to my own schedule by next weekend (10-11 October). Quirkz has been shy about linking to his non-CRPG Addict material, but given the favor he's doing for us, a little promotion is in order. See Quirkz's web site here, where you can learn about his various projects and publications.] Guest post by Quirkz: As this session begins, I go use the wand I found last time (the second one) on Lady Synd. Some more of the crystal dissolves. Now that I have the elevator key, there are new paths in front of me. It will grant me access to several of those previously dead-end locations on six and seven, plus provide entry to every floor below that. I'm feeling pretty buff from my recent level increases. The first ones to get it are those squirrels on the…