Alea Iacta Est - Part 1

Written by Chrundle_the_Great

General Summary

After weighing their options, Kapital takes a vote regarding the dowsing rod. Before the point of no return, they tend to business with the Queen of Thieves and march to the Chapel of St. Brenna, unaware how little time they have to act.

I wouldn't mind if a second meteor hit the Spokes.

— Sarlen Broadwing

Session Notes

• Reeling from meeting his grandfather, Sarlen asks Big O to teach him magic
1. "The Lumen Accords require you to rise through the Academy... but the one here is destroyed. Hang on, I've got an idea."
2. With zero elaboration, Big O teleports them into an obisidian tower
• Archwizard Eldrick Runeweaver, solemn leader of the Amethyst Academy
1. "I was in a meeting with the Divine Matriarch. Professor Chronnoly, why have you brought this man to my office?"
2. Despite his busyness, he asks Sarlen about his new interest in arcana
3. "I wanted to be a wizard because I thought it would be cool."
4. He gifts Sarlen a tome of cantrips, to study before finding a mentor
5. Also, he notes that Eldemir has not replied to his numerous sendings
• In the war room, the group discusses what to do with the dowsing rod
1. Neither Friend nor keeping the relic are entertained for very long
2. The Lanterns are capable allies, but their goals differ from the group's
3. The Queen's Men are already getting the Chancellor's Crest
4. The Academy offer diverse rewards, that the group cannot replicate
5. The Colony are wealthy, powerful allies, but the most restrictive
6. The Falling Fire pose the greatest risk, but the group unanimously votes in their favor, mostly due to Lucretia's boon
• Peter manages the keep, while the others head for Buckledown Row
• In the Spokes, Sarlen sees a freshly-killed mage atop a nearby building
1. Using his chamelon cloak, Grimgar loots its spellbook and scrolls
2. Also, he finds an offer from the Academy to the Ironhelm Dwarves: recovering the dowsing rod, for better prices for their delerium
3. The cobblestone streets rumble as something large approaches...
• A massive plague of frenzied, purple-eyed rats hunts the fleeing group
1. The swarm is eventually dispersed, thanks to the two shotgunners
• The group reaches Buckledown Row, and a familiar voice calls to Sarlen
• Oswald von Myr, eldest son and leader of the Wounded Hearts
1. He knows Sarlen lied about the other offers for the dowsing rod
• Jorvan pickpockets the seal as the group approaches the Wishing Well
1. Theft against other Queen's Men is not tolerated in Buckledown Row
2. The Spadebreakers help catch him and confront the Diamondbacks
3. Jorvan is horrifically scarred by an ooze's acid and cure wounds
• Chief, experienced and well-respected member of the Spadebreakers
1. They want the Wastewater Treatmant Facility for their vault heist
2. Agreeing to scout it, the group invites them to a meeting at the estate
• After delivering the crest, the group sets a course for St. Brenna's Chapel
• They see Queen's Men dragging and burying hefty bags near the temple
1. One Diamondback directs all the others, who are of the Pins & Clubs
• Sarlen senses hidden creatures in the same building the group hides in
• Eldemir casts see invisibility, revealing huggers clinging to the ceiling
• The mutants dive, stick to their faces, and claw for juicy brain matter
1. Also, they psionically influence the group to stay in harm's way
2. Unnaturally sturdy, the tiny creatures attack relentlessly
• Nearly killed outright, Chalk is contaminated by the creatures' bites
1. Corpse-flowers, that smell of carrion, bloom from his wounds
2. Barkers howl nearby, attracted to the scent of Chalk's mutation
• The group flees to Emberwood Village without their newest member

Note: Rest in peace, Smooth Chalk of the Dry Slopes. Your name was badass.

Character(s) interacted with

Osiris Chronnoly
Archwizard Eldrick Runeweaver
Alistair
Cecil Goldmane
Oswald von Myr
Jorvan Silvershade
Chief

Report Date

18 Aug 2024

Primary Location

Buckledown Row

Related Characters

• Eldemir Barling
• Grimgar Boomshot
• Peter von Drakken
• Sarlen Broadwing
• Smooth Chalk of the Dry Slopes