Session 057 - New Identities, New Companions

General Summary

7 to 14 of Kelen (3) (Spring) 721TR

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The story so far

Acheron is investigating a missing member of his organization, the Argent Order and wants to recover his Silver Sword. He has learned that it may well be hidden in the mansion of the dead Senator Baloth Nemirina, the former leader of an Assassins Cult in the City of Coranan.

Avon, a member of the Elite Red Guard also needs to return to the City of Coranan, to complete his intelligence-gathering mission.

Meanwhile, Sabretooth wants to investigate the City of Golotha's temple dedicated to his creator, the god Ilvir. He fears something may be amiss.

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Location - City of Golotha in the Kingdom of Rethem

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Part 1 - The Glory of Ilvir

Priest Bariup

Sabretooth is suspicious of the motives of High Priest Iztack, something did not feel right when they last spoke. At the Church of the Glory of Ilvir he discreetly asks what the other Priests feel about supplying Ivashu to the Gladiatorial Pamesani Games.

The talkative Priest Bariup takes Sabretooth into his confidence and tells him that there is a conspiracy among most of the Temple Priests. They give the impression that they work with the Church of Agrik to study captured Ivashu's and evaluate their suitability to fight in the Arena. In reality, they organize escapes, and if that not possible, manipulate gladiatorial fights in favor of the Ivashu. High Priest Iztack is considered too close to the Agrikian Church and not aware of the scheming behind his back.

A recently captured Ivashu is due to arrive in a few days, and Sabretooth is offered an opportunity to assist in the rescue. The party joins Bariup at a nearby village to carry out an inspection. In a cage is a Nukaz - the Marrow Feeder guarded by Hunters who are negotiating with representatives from the Arena. The Nukaz is a cat-like Ivashu predator, a little smaller than a wolf, very fast, with a poisonous bite and ability to climb and jump long distances. They generally avoid Humans, operate in small packs hunting game in the deep forest, feasting on their preys bones for its marrow.

As Sabretooth approaches, he feels a strange telepathic bond with the Ivashu start to develop. He instructs it to pretend to be sick and then play dead. With the assistance of Bariup, he convinces the hunters that this dying animal is of little value except as a pelt and purchases it for a small sum. Sabretooth has a new companion.

Part 2 - The Second Test

Acheron makes some final preparations before leaving the city. He asks the Fisherman Korigen who helped him last week, to keep a watch on the doings of the Dark Churches, and he and Avon contribute enough funds for him to make some repairs made to his old fishing boat.

Mendiz, Art by Attacus

Then he visited his family's secret shrine shrine to his Warlock Patron, Mendiz, to pray. Entering the hidden chamber, he is transported to another world, a barren wasteland, and hears the booming voice of Mendiz.

Prove yourself worthy. Do not fail again.

Appearing around him are eight summoning circles. Emerging from each are small demonic creatures, seven Vii, and one larger demonic fiend covered in spines. They swarm Acheron, and the Demon catapults flaming spikes from his tail, but Acheron has learned much since the previous time he failed this test (refer Session 52), and this time he passes, just managing to dispatch all the demons.

Mendiz flys in and is pleased with his disciple and grants him a new magical power, then Acheron returns to the real world.

The party leaves Golotha, heading east to the City of Coranan, in the Thardic Republic. To avoid likely war zones, they make their way through the snake and bandit infested Laxley forest.

Campaign

The Uncivil War - Campaign Complete

Protagonists

Avon

Acheron

Sabretooth

Report Date

17 Nov 2019

Primary Location

City of Golotha

Secondary Location

City of Coranan

Smeg the Nukaz

Nukaz, by Attacus

Red Guard

Red Guard, by Columbia Games

Children of Ilvir

by Attacus

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Location - Laxely Forest in the Kingdom of Rethem

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Part 3 - The Monsters in the Woods

While traveling, Sabretooth bonds with the Ivashu he saved, which he calls Smeg. The heroes come across a small, ruined watermill, and inside are huge centipede-like monsters. Sabretooth is paralyzed by their poisoned tentacles; however, his beastly companions and the rest of the party quickly slay them.

Later Sabretooth, leading the party through the dense forest, gets lost and stumbles onto a bear trap, part of an ambush prepared by a small band of bandits. Smeg proves invaluable in this environment, and the bandits are soon killed. Avon takes the Trap.

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Location - Themeson District in the Thardic Republic

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Part 4 - A New Identity?

As the party travel through the Themeson District, Acheron familiarizes himself with the lands and Iron Mine, formerly owned by Clan Amelyn, now controlled by the Order of the Eight Demons. The entire Amelyn family was wiped out when the Agrikian's invaded about 15 years ago. He is considering impersonating the dead heir and claiming their resources. He plants a dagger in the woods near where the heir would have grown up, thinking that sometime in the future, he could use it as part of an elaborate scheme to establish his false identity.

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Location - City of Coranan in the Thardic Republic

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Part 5 - The Report

Azikain Gelber, art by Wizard of the Coast

At Coranan Castle, Avon reports back the finding from his investigation into the Themeson district. This is an honest and fair appraisal of the situation and is well received by the Commander of the Red Guard Azikain Gelber.

This information will be conveyed to the Republic's Internal Affairs Committee, and Azikain comments that he will have another mission for him shortly.

Part 6 - The Tave

Kwayn Oblam, art by Tyler Ryan

Sabretooth visits Coranan's Ilvirian Hostel ⁣which also serves a makeshift temple for the Children of Ilvir. He is met by they the hostel owner/manager and Priest Kwayn Oblam, who immediately identifies Sabretooth as an Ivashu. He is taken to a secret underground chamber, which contains a larger, more elaborate temple. Kwayn is also Ivashu, a Tave, a large golden serpent who has an alternative human form. Sabretooth is made welcome and agrees to assist in the freeing on Ivashu held by the local Arena.

Seeking to find something to do with his time in the city, Sabretooth visits the cities woodcarvers. Crasel Eshyn, a hard-working furniture maker, is more than happy to employ him on a part-time basis.

Part 7 - Temples of the Good Goddesses

Brother Merric

At the Temple of Larani, the Basilica of Mindrithar the Just, Acheron meets with the High Priest and sends some reports back to his Order's Headquarters. Learning that Acheron is planning to investigate the mansion of Senator Baloth Nemirina, High Priest Nawehs Elernin suggests they speak with Brother Merric at the Temple of Peoni locate next door. He was involved with the events leading to the death of the Senator.

Brother Merric tells Acheron of the summoning the greater Gytevsha Krasula and the general events of the Night of Death last year (refer Sessions 43 and 44).

Merric also tells Acheron that there is a Master Thief of his acquaintance who will be more than happy to assist in their investigations.

To be continued next week......

NPC Interactions

Priest Bariup - Priest of Ilvir and part of the Temple conspiracy.

Koriden - A the boatman who ferried the party between vessels.

Mendiz - Acheron's patron.

Crasel Eshyn - Woodcarver.

Nawehs Elernin - High Priest of Coranan's Temple of Larani.

Brother Merric - Priest of Peoni.

Azikain Gelber - Commander of the Red Guard.

Kwayn Oblam, Priest of Ilvir - Priest of Ilvir.

Challenges Overcome

Sabretooth rescues the Ivashu Smeg.

Acheron passes Mendiz's Test.

2 Carrion Crawlers.

6 Bandits and 1 Bandit Captain.

Reward Granted

Mendiz grants Acheron the Sacred Flame Cantrip.

Created Content

Nukaz - the Marrow Feeder - Sabertooth's new companion.

Basilica of Mindrithar the Just - A Temple of Larani.

Related Reports

Church of the Glory of Ilvir - Updated.

Ilvirian Hostel - Updated.

Temple of Peoni - Updated.

The Red Guard - Updated.

Players Character Status

Avon - Level 4 Thief.

Acheron - Level 2 Paladin and Level 2 Warlock Disciple of Mendiz.

Sabretooth - Level 3 Ivashu Lord and Level 1 Monk.