GoS Session 18: The Red Princess Report

General Summary

Towersday 29th Lowsun 619PR Last time we left our heroes that had successfully caught the The Skinner Murderer and had recieved a summons from Eliander Fireborn asking them to return to Saltmarsh. Theseus cast a spell which allowed him to reach out and contacted Eliander. The Triton asked Elainder what the issue was; Elainder explained that there was trouble at the Dunwater Sawmill. They hadn't heard from them in a couple of weeks, and he lost contact with the patrol they sent to investigate. Theseus agreed to help. Shiloh remembered a discussion they overheard several weeks ago. Three guards were discussing reports of Lizardfolks following merchant caravans and causing trouble. William Woodsbury, checked through Adara's belongings, finding a magical robe covered in small patches. He identified it as a Robe of Useful Items and decided that it would be more useful with him than locked away in one of Adara's wardrobes. The group discussed how they could get back to Saltmarsh; with Shiloh pointing out that they could book passage on a ship. The six-day journey over land could be reduced to four days. The group agreed, deciding to find a boat the next morning. Wineday 30th Lowsun 619PR Rising early, the trio headed out to inquire about the passage to Saltmarsh. It seemed that two ships where heading that way; the Red Princess and the Bold Jester. The Red Princess captained by Samera Hermatti, Shiloh was suitably impressed with the crew and the ship and recommended that the party travel on the Samera's ship. They made arrangements with the First Mate, Shiloh would work their passage, and Theseus and William would travel as passengers. The Red Princes would sail the next day. With most of the day ahead of them, the trio decided to stock up on some healing potions. They headed to an apothecary that William knew, Valencia. Valencia's partner, Ceren, took the parties orders, while Valencia spoke to William. She asked how he was keeping and asked him to stay safe if he ever needed anything he could rely on Valencia. He requested a healing potion, and she wrapped a bottle up and handed it to him. When he later opened the package, it was revealed to be greater healing. Thunderday 1st Redfall 619PR The Red Princes was due to set off just before dawn. Shiloh had stayed on the ship the night before, getting to know the crew, and his duties a little further. As William and Shiloh arrived, they met the rest of their travelling companions. Lady Erdan Gerubb, a halfling aristocrat, her bodyguard Godry , and an elven artist, Induith . Lady Erdan seems cordial, although Shiloh detected that she was pretty stuck up, and unfriendly. By comparison Induith, was very friendly. She seemed fascinated by the world, setting up an easel at the bow of the ship and paint whatever she saw. Dinner for the guests was held in the Captain's Quarters. Despite Theseus's best efforts, Lady Erdan remained aloof. William was enraptured by Captain Samira. Fireday 2nd Redfall 619RP

Later in the day, Shiloh witnessed an unusual phenomenon. The air seemed to become heavy with heat. They noticed a small ball of flame materialising some 15' above the deck of the ship and barely managed to shout a warning before the point of flame expanded. From the flames emerged a terrifying creature, with red skin, and black horns. The creature introduced himself as Calxiyron an Efreeti. Calxiyron explained that he had fallen in love with a water nymph named, Milla. Unfortunately, a rival Marid, Raqwinia , stole her away and imprisoned her beneath the waves. Being an elemental creature of Fire, Calxiyron would be unable to travel to the prison to free her. However the party could. If they agreed to his request, Calxiyron would not only allow them to continue unmolested, but would also owe the party a favour. After a brief discussion, the party agreed to help.