Session 159 - The Ogre and the Rebel
General Summary
25th Azura (First Month of Autumn) 722TR
The story so far
Jolanta and her trusty bodyguard Blaine are agents of the mysterious Order of the White Hand, hunting down unscrupulous mages and covering up magical mishaps.
She has been asked to report to the White Hand's agent in the City of Tashal, Lady Bresyn Risai.
Continuation of the Session 156 - Secrets of Lake Valona.
Location - City of Tashal in the Kingdom of Kaldor.
Part 1 - Life in the Big City
Jolanta arrives at the City of Tashal, quickly finds the Guildhall of Arcane Lore, and makes her presence as an arcanist known. This building, also known as the Chambers of the Lost Meyvinel, has only four masters, all of which are alchemists. She notices that a young man is closely observing her. However, Jolanta's suspicions are put at rest when she learns that he is the servant of Lady Bresyn Risai.
Lady Bresyn's large, immaculate townhouse is nearby, and it is immediately apparent that she is very wealthy. She warmly greets Jolanta and invites her to stay as a guest. The pair decide that Jolanta will pretend to be her cousin from Melderyn.Jolanta spends her time studying at the guildhall, and outside of this, she attends social events with Lady Bresyn, meeting many of the city's rich and powerful. She often joins Lady Bresyn when she patronizes productions at the Royal Amphitheatre.