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12/18/23

Unraveling Bonds

by Revered Father Darcell Durros

The enigma of Haldir's connection to the shark unfolded as he leapt into the water, transforming into the very creature swimming away. Darcell, keen in his observations, deduced the connection between Haldir and the shark, realizing they were one and the same. A small ship in the distance caught our attention, and as the shark, seemingly under an influence, headed toward it, we gave chase.
 
On land, Mavros and Darcell raced towards the scene, while Mezo took a boat to join the pursuit. Arriving at the ship, we witnessed a struggle as Mavros bravely dove into the water, fending off the shark to protect the fishermen on the boat. As Haldir regained control, he returned to the ship, recounting his last memory of holding the idol before inexplicably battling Mavros.
 
The situation took an unexpected turn when screams emanated from the ship's interior. Investigating, we found Ellis standing over an unconscious changeling. Deliberations ensued on what to do with the prisoner, ranging from interrogation to releasing him. Darcell, in an attempt to show mercy, decided to heal the changeling, but Ellis, fueled by frustration, countered the act. Haldir, curing the changeling of a disease, added to the discord. Ellis, discontent with the party's decision, left in a huff.
 
The remaining party members continued their discussion about the fate of the changeling. Tensions rose, and Haldir, fatigued by the deliberations, resorted to a drastic measure – he murdered the prisoner. Darcell and Mezo, observing Haldir's involuntary twinge, left the scene. Mavros, in pursuit of Ellis, sought to inform him of the recent events.
 
Meanwhile, Ellis, enraged by the killing, spoke with the lifeless changeling. In this eerie conversation, he uncovered information about Vael Dannihyr and the Shadow Thieves planning business in Eshpurta, and the mention of powerful parents being at risk. Fueled by a desire to protect his parents, Ellis confronted Haldir, casting slow and threatening him with a raised blade. In a swift move, he took a rowboat, heading towards his parents' residence, leaving the rest of the party entangled in the aftermath of their decisions.