Lakefinder Session 21: Slithering Suspicions
General Summary
Month 2, Week 1, Year 936
The party brought the captured yuan-ti into their rooms for interrogation, learning he was a follower of Dendar's doomsday cult. The yuan-ti confirmed a lot of suspicions the party had about Maris' brainwashing program, explaining how the procedure seemed to happen within a day and how it quickly changed the tide of battle in the holy war between Merrshaulk and Dendar. Eraji tried evangelizing for Mother Enya, explaining how there could be a more peaceful third way than what either Dendar or Merrshaulk offered. The yuan-ti, surprised by the party's mercy, was allowed to leave and escape back into the Underdark. Next morning the Co-Questers bore witness to a horrible scene: a mandatory city-wide exercise class. Karly noticed that one of the yuan-ti in the town square was getting carried away by brainwashed guards, and she managed to sneak away during breakfast to see where the guards were taking them. She found a rundown-looking building, but no guards and no yuan-ti ever left after an hour of watching. Nalthis gave the party a tour of Kaifeng, pointing out landmarks such as the newly-built Temple of Merrshaulk, the demolished ruins of a Dendar shrine, and the fighting pits on the edge of town. Later that night the party was granted a one-on-one meeting with Maris, deciding that Kai was perfect for the job and briefing him on the questions they wanted Maris to answer. Maris stayed friendly during the entire coversation, explaining how Merrshaulk had granted her a vision of the future which inspired her to transform Sheyuan society from the inside out. She wasn't able to provide any information about the Underdark or clowns, but she did agree to a sparring match the following morning with Kai where the monk got managed to hold his own for three rounds against the yuan-ti leader.
The party brought the captured yuan-ti into their rooms for interrogation, learning he was a follower of Dendar's doomsday cult. The yuan-ti confirmed a lot of suspicions the party had about Maris' brainwashing program, explaining how the procedure seemed to happen within a day and how it quickly changed the tide of battle in the holy war between Merrshaulk and Dendar. Eraji tried evangelizing for Mother Enya, explaining how there could be a more peaceful third way than what either Dendar or Merrshaulk offered. The yuan-ti, surprised by the party's mercy, was allowed to leave and escape back into the Underdark. Next morning the Co-Questers bore witness to a horrible scene: a mandatory city-wide exercise class. Karly noticed that one of the yuan-ti in the town square was getting carried away by brainwashed guards, and she managed to sneak away during breakfast to see where the guards were taking them. She found a rundown-looking building, but no guards and no yuan-ti ever left after an hour of watching. Nalthis gave the party a tour of Kaifeng, pointing out landmarks such as the newly-built Temple of Merrshaulk, the demolished ruins of a Dendar shrine, and the fighting pits on the edge of town. Later that night the party was granted a one-on-one meeting with Maris, deciding that Kai was perfect for the job and briefing him on the questions they wanted Maris to answer. Maris stayed friendly during the entire coversation, explaining how Merrshaulk had granted her a vision of the future which inspired her to transform Sheyuan society from the inside out. She wasn't able to provide any information about the Underdark or clowns, but she did agree to a sparring match the following morning with Kai where the monk got managed to hold his own for three rounds against the yuan-ti leader.
Rewards Granted
- 20 XP - Showing up
- 30 XP - Moderate accomplishment
- 120 XP - Sparring match with Maris
Character(s) interacted with
- A yuan-ti worshiper of Dendar
- Nalthis - a yuan-ti diplomat and chaperone for the party as they explore Kaifeng
- Flick Patras - the party's 'retainer'
- Maris Sissava - Chancellor of the new Sheyuan, very curious about Eraji
Report Date
15 Oct 2024
Primary Location
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