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Fri 7th Jan 2022 03:52

Session 25 - The Headmaster

by Jack

After near defeat at the hands of another demon, the Protectors of the Pass were spirited away to a meeting with the headmaster of the Lyceum, Simeon Gohanach. On their way, Crystin shared another one of her visions - she saw an "eagle in chains" among the refugee camps. Offering her goodbyes, she gave Jack a magical cloak, and left the party to set out on her own.
 
Arriving at the headmaster's office, the elderly human Divination mage asked for Funzbar's book. Paranoid from recent events, the Protectors asked for Simeon to prove there were no tricks about. Turning to Rayland, he shared that he knew of Ming's second shop and what lies beneath, and also what the "Red" stands for. Rayland confirmed this was in fact Simeon, and Bryn handed over the book.
 
Quickly looking over the book, Simeon was able to decipher a small amount - the book was likely written by Kreven, the second in command of the Ragesian Inquisitors. It was further read and approved of by an individual who couldn't be affected by Divination magic. The book also revealed that The Scourge might have a second purpose, or a second meaning. There was also expressed interest in "Trilla". This sparked recognition with Simeon - Trilla was the name of a young gold dragon that was captured by Dracus Coaltongue before he became the emperor.
 
Wrapping up their meeting, Simeon shared that there would be a council meeting in two days, and strongly requested the Protectors attend. Asking Diashan to stay back for more questioning, the party left the tower to explore Seaquen.
 
As they walked the streets, the party heard the news from a town crier - "4th Ragesian army attacks Shahalesti around northern edge of Otdar mountains! Caravans disappearing in swamp, adventurers requested to clear path for supplies! Investigators wanted for arson, come to the Magistrate's office! Open auditions for the Wayfarers continue tomorrow midday!"
 
Discovering they had more time to rehearse, Winry and Jack gathered the supplies they needed for their performance and spent a few hours practicing. Meanwhile, the remaining members looked into the arson investigation. Following some rat tracks from one of the burned buildings led Rayland, Bryn, and Myetharia to an undamaged house build upon a basement. Deciding they would scope the house, the group reconvened and made plans for investigating further under the cover of night.

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  1. Session 2 - Deception in the Depository
    New Year's Day, 5754
  2. Session 1 - A Very Warm Greetings
  3. Session 3 - Mercy and Fireballs
  4. Session 4 - Rats, Badgers, and Imps
  5. Session 5 - Leaving Town
  6. Session 6 - Magic, Money, and Mages
  7. Session 7 - Pursuers
  8. Session 8 - Ceasefire before Forest Fire
  9. Session 9 - Snatch and Scourge
  10. Session 10 - Into the Inferno
  11. Session 11 - Devil in the Fire
  12. Session 12 - Indomitability
  13. Session 13 - Burning Questions
  14. Session 14 - A Hot Deal
  15. Session 15 - Games by Firelight
  16. Session 16 - A Little Illumination
  17. Session 17 - Sacrifice of the Seela
  18. Session 18 - The Hag and the Dryad
  19. Session 19 - Protectors of the Seela
  20. Session 20 - Cold After Warm
  21. Session 21 - Springs, Sorcerers, and Sphinxes
  22. Session 22 - Bar Games and Warships
  23. Session 23 - Arrival at Seaquen
  24. Session 24 - Deception at South Harbor
  25. Session 25 - The Headmaster
  26. Session 26 - Truth and Fire Rats
  27. Session 27 - The Wayfarers
  28. Session 28 - Gators in the Mist
  29. Episode 29 - Swamps and Mires
  30. Session 30 - Denizens of South Harbor
  31. Session 31 - Politics and Pilfering
  32. Session 32 - Badgers and a Dragon
  33. Session 33 - The Storm Breaks
  34. Session 34 - The Sunken Prison
  35. Session 35 - Tide of Bone
  36. Session 36 - The Red Room
  37. Session 37 - Bottom of the Prison
  38. Session 38 - He Who Controls The Storm
  39. Session 39 - After the Storm
  40. Session 40 - Leaving Seaquen
  41. Session 41 - Frozen Dassen
  42. Session 42 - Many Threads
  43. Session 43 - The King of Dassen
  44. Session 44 - Enemies of the State
  45. Session 45 - Keep to the Shadows
  46. Session 46 - Gallo's Fend
  47. Session 47 - Escape or Die
  48. Session 48 - The Alydi Gap
  49. Session 49 - Fighting Uphill
  50. Session 50 - King of the Hill
  51. Session 51 - Reunited
  52. Session 52 - Lord, Lady, and Mother
  53. Session 52 - The Battle Approaches
  54. Session 53 - Thravanvost
  55. Session 54 - The Battle of Otharil Vale, Part 1
  56. Session 55 - The Battle of Otharil Vale, Part 2
  57. Episode 56 - Return to Bresk
  58. Episode 57 - The King's Festival
  59. Episode 59 - Familiar Faces
  60. Session 60 - Madness Revealed
  61. Session 61 - Many From One
  62. Session 62 - Fiery Arrival
  63. Session 63 - They Have the High Ground
  64. Session 64 - The Quiet Town of Eresh
  65. Session 65 - Balance

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