Session III: In Pursuit of Answers

General Summary

As the party hurriedly made their way down the hill, carrying the unconscious Warri'an, Flynn and Vee dashed ahead to find the troubled members of the Blue Moon Performers. The scene that awaited them outside the Silverpick Inn was one of chaos and despair. Pireel, overcome with anguish, clutched her throat, her attempts to speak resulting in guttural, unintelligible sounds. Elwyn's form continually shifted and morphed into various combinations of animals, a manifestation of the chaotic energy that now plagued him. Amidst the turmoil, Nieve emerged from the inn, her eyes filled with concern and determination. With the arrival of Immeral, Elysia, and Warri'an, the group congregated near the troupe's caravan, seeking solace and a plan for their next course of action. It was decided that, given their safety for the moment, they would venture to Mayor Grimes' house in search of clues regarding his involvement in this catastrophe. Entering the mayor's residence, the party utilized the key they had acquired from Grimes' lifeless body to unlock the study upstairs. However, their search for information came at a cost, as Immeral, in a momentary lapse of judgment, shattered a display case to retrieve a medallion, inadvertently alerting guards stationed downstairs. The urgency of the situation forced the party to swiftly retreat across the hallway, finding refuge within Grimes' bedroom, hastily securing the door behind them. Within the confines of the bedroom, Nieve's accidental activation of a music box proved to be a catalyst for disaster. The melodic chimes served as a distress signal, summoning the guards who relentlessly attempted to breach the room. In a tense struggle, the party fought back, barely managing to overcome the guards and escape the clutches of Grimes' residence with their lives intact. Returning to the caravan, the sight of Elysia tending to the townsfolk and caring for Elwyn and Pireel provided a glimmer of hope amidst the turmoil. Elysia shared rumors of a sage residing to the west, hinting that he might hold crucial information regarding the unfolding chaos. Empowered by a newfound sense of unity, the party agreed to embark on this journey, their path intertwining with the sage's knowledge. Putting past grievances aside, Flynn approached Nieve, extending an olive branch and seeking her aid in unraveling the mysteries that shrouded their quest. Sharing the journal he had discovered, Flynn sought her wisdom and invited her to join the group on their arduous journey. Nieve, recognizing the gravity of the situation, agreed, ready to contribute her expertise to the unfolding events. Setting their sights westward, the party pressed onward, their resolve unyielding. Days turned into nights, and after nearly three days of travel, they found themselves nearing the coastline. It was then that a meticulously cultivated field appeared amidst the wild surroundings, hinting at a presence of order amidst the chaos. Shortly after, they stumbled upon a cabin, its elderly elven inhabitant, Eldrion, tending to his garden. Eldrion, though senile and plagued by lapses in memory, possessed fragments of wisdom and insight. However, his understanding of the current timeline proved warped, dismissing the party's reports of magical upheaval at Silverpeak as nothing more than a volcanic eruption. Eldrion mentioned that disaster had been averted thanks to The Great Convergence, but, when pressed for details, said that he had long ago handed off all of his notes to other researchers and academics. In a final, fleeting moment of clarity, he warned of the chaos marked upon Vee's hand and vehemently demanded the party's departure. Realizing their futile attempts to reason with Eldrion, the party bid their farewell, redirecting their steps towards the Enigma Forest, where they were to rendezvous with Elysia. The forest, alive with an otherworldly aura, whispered of danger and instability. As they made camp, Nieve's keen eyes caught glimpses of movement in the distance. Leaving Immeral to watch over the still-unconscious Warri'an, Nieve, Flynn, and Vee ventured forth to investigate the elusive figures. Following small humanoid tracks, Flynn's sharp senses guided them deeper into the forest. However, despite their efforts, they soon found themselves retracing their steps, a disorienting phenomenon that echoed their own words back to them. Whispers, almost sentient, echoed through the forest. In the presence of an enigmatic voice, they were compelled to reveal their innermost secrets, their vulnerabilities laid bare.

I'm from Glimmerdale.
- Flynn

I'm attracted to men with small noses.
- Nieve

I was abandoned at birth and I don't know why.
- Violet

An arrow, released by a child's hand, pierced the ground before Vee, heralding their encounter with a young girl named Lirawyn. Guarded and wary, Lirawyn refused to allow the party any closer until the familiar presence of Elysia eased her apprehension. With Elysia's arrival, the group united once more, a harbinger of hope amidst the lingering uncertainty. But as they returned to retrieve Immeral and Warri'an, a cruel twist of fate awaited them. Immeral had vanished, leaving behind only the echoing sound of footsteps and laughter that faded into the depths of the forest.

Campaign

Epera: The Spires of Chaos

Protagonists