Session 5: Trouble brewing in Umcebo Report

General Summary

In this session, our party found themselves in the vibrant city of Idwalla, but their arrival came with unsettling news. Opulencia, one of their comrades, has to put her adventures on hold due to her family's involvement in a potential scandal related to the Leagues Trials. The Radain Rhinos, the Xu-Han Kitsuns, and the Aren Pegasus guilds were entangled in a dispute seeking to reverse their trade agreements, creating a complex web of intrigue. Vat Zutros, the leader of the Radain Rhinos, advised Mina to keep a low profile and continue her training at the ranch while the investigation unfolded. As a consequence, all financial agreements with the A Class Rookie team of the Rhinos were suspended, including the sign-on bonus. Their adventures in Idwalla began with an encounter with Hegarty, a grumpy and inebriated hat merchant in the bazaar. Unfortunately, his wares didn't meet their standards, nor did his attitude. A peculiar incident occurred when a mysterious thief snatched Keyes' gold purse only to return it strangely later. Keyes' familiar was involved in a covert task, which he decided to keep a secret. Keyes pursued the thief, inadvertently getting his hand caught in the nipple ring of an irritated minotaur. The party decided to explore Skulls Rest, an area known for its shady dealings. There, they met Lupecia and her bodyguard Ikras, who might prove to be valuable sources of information in the future. They also obtained some hats from the establishment's "lost and found." Subsequently, they visited Hammer, Healer, Helper, and Mogran, establishments that became their go-to spots for goods and wares within the city. Keyes took the initiative to familiarize himself with Idwalla's laws and discovered that stealing was indeed illegal. The adventurers unexpectedly crossed paths with a member of the Megal Family, who initially mistook Keyes for a relative. After some initial confusion, they were warmly welcomed to use the facilities of the skyport and a scryer for airship access at the Idwalla Port. During their city explorations, the party picked up a few phrases in the common tongue of the sands, including greetings and a playful "your shoe is untied." They also bumped into Xander Reis, who recommended they return to the Ranch to collect their assignments, as they had been in the city longer than other recruits. Back at their dorms, they received a thoughtful gift from Eleanor - a trunk with extra storage space and a pocket kingdom for mounts or pets. Upon returning from their dorms, they were presented with their first official assignment - investigating cultish activities in the town of Umcebo. They recalled that one of the other new recruits had an uncle in the town who might be able to assist Sirrai with her back problems. After receiving their task from Mot, the Quartermaster, and discussing Mina's situation with Vat Zudros, the leader of the Radain Rhinos, they secured the services of an intern for their first mission free of charge. They selected Victor, a portly chef, who was already making their journey more comfortable. As they left Idwalla, the party hired camels and set out along the pathway. Night began to fall, and an unexpected event unfolded - a bolt of blue energy erupted from the sky nearby. A gnome wizard and a tiefling stood awkwardly off the road, introducing a new and mysterious element to their adventure. The session ended with the party preparing to engage with this unexpected encounter, leaving them with plenty of mysteries to unravel in the sessions to come. Until next time!

Rewards Granted

The A Class Dorm room
1 x blackhole trunk each
1 x Pocket Kingdom each (pet/mount sized)
1 x Red floppy admirals hat - Sirrai
1 x black coachella influencer hat - Keyes

Words learnt in Sandscript
Na'harr - Hello/Goodbye
Nak - Shoes - 'har - Untied

Thicc Vic - Victor Chantily is their new intern