Session IX - What is Ours - 14th of Tulth

General Summary

• Upon entering the sewers into the Heralded Blades Fortress, you were confronted by some form of water elemental. Luckily enough, no one was harmed and the elemental was defeated. You then reached the end of the tunnel, where you saw a rickety ladder heading up. Upon climbing, you entered some form of underground prison level. A small room that consisted of two cells and a large handless door made from stone. Within one of the cells was a halfling woman. You would set her free and allow her to escape, not before telepathically telling you that she is named Horga Ulthes. You then turned your attention to the door, but after many idea and attempts were unable to open it.
• To the side was a staircase that led upwards. As you ascended you came to realize that it led to the main floor of the Fortress. Standing in the middle the hall was Xiner and two grunts. You attempted to sneak attach him, but were unsuccessful. When he came to notice you, he grinned and prepared for a fight. Revealing himself to be some kind of fiend, he flew up into the air and began throwing fire from above. Not before coming into melee and slicing into you with his large serrated longsword. However, you all were prepared and managed to kill his grunts, and then him. Laufter seizing the blade for himself. After the fight Melitha ran in as the fighting continued outside.
• Moving upwards, you reached Delove's office. The door partially open. As you entered, sitting behind a desk was Delove, ready for negotiations. But, you all were not interested in negotiations. Quickly killing Delove. You plundered his office and found numerous letters speaking on the war, the Blades alliance with Elezian and an entity known as the "White Scale". Also learning of a man named the Care Taker who was supposedly getting the Blades way. Also learning of an escort from Elezian traveling to the Fortress in hopes of exchanging for the Golden Orb. Afterwards, you all dragged Delove's corpse to the basement, and with the help of Quinterra, placed his hand on the stone door, dissipating the magic seal. Within, the Golden Orb.
• With Delove and most of the Blade leaders dead, teh common soldiers surrendered. The fortress was now in the hands of the Drove, and the party now had their vengeance. You all said your goodbyes to Melitha and the Drow Twins, and pondered your next move. Not knowing what to do next, you opted to head Westward into Elezian in hopes of work, and avoiding the magical bans in Gareleth...