Gathering / Conference
The party retrieved their magic items from the Naga's hoard, but Zeke pointed out that his contract wasn't over since the Naga still lived. He was also interested in helping the party take on the Ebon Triad, so they invited him to join them on their quest. The next day, the party was summoned by Eligos the Sage, who revealed the scrolls Raknian had bought contained a ritual for summoning a monstrous undead. He further explained that the Kyuss Nemara heard of was an elder evil whose return was said to signal the start of the Age of Worms. Raknian would be occupied with the Champion's Games for the next week, so the party joined the games to get close to him. They hired Ekaym Smallcask, a friend of a friend of Eligos', as their manager.