Session 17 - The Road Home
General Summary
The party stayed with the volkhvy for a little while longer, some seeking assistance in cleaning their clothes, others discussing what their next move should be, and some staying behind altogether. In particular, Light-Heart learned that the leader of the volkhvy had somehow acquired a certain unusually colored lily from the rusalka of the river without fighting them.
In addition, the dog that had brought Lada safely through the forest returned to her, and assisted in bringing the party back to town. Along the way, they were sidetracked by muddy terrain, lost their way, and encountered another mud-man who enveloped Ivan, and refused to let go, or allow itself to be vanquished. Most of the travelers' artifice proved useless against it, and only Irina's invocation of the Lord's power caused it to sink back down in the muck.
Upon arriving, Vashti and Light-Heart went to stay in the cave and sauna that Vashti had set aside to stay at. Ivan stayed with Lada for a while, as Lada strongly felt the need to cook some real food, and Ivan was asked by Irina to stay there to help for a little while.
Irina returned to the abbey, her long nails exposed, and reported to the lady set to maintain the church while the Mother Superior was set in her vow of silence. As to what will happen next is unclear, although there is no doubt that the party is looking for some time to rest, train, and reconsider what they should do next.
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