Session 8

General Summary

4th Day of Julista

The boys expected their journey up the Bonfrau would be a nice, relaxing lazy river ride. Unfortunately, their leisure was rudely interrupted by an unseen monstrosity which rammed the boat, causing it to run aground. The passengers were then attacked by strange mud monsters from the depths. The group sprung to action, felling the mud beasts, and pondered if they could have been the cultists they had meet earlier, born anew. As they were about strike down the last one, the unseen monstrosity launched themselves onto the boat. The creature, snake like with fins like a fish and the head of a dragon seemed like a tall task. But our heroes were able to overcome the beast, as Dirt, seemingly with the blessing of Illmatar, struck down the beast. With the threat subdued, the group was able to continue their journey onto toMannerheim .
The team arrived Mannerheim and sought to find the location of Aerwyen Galandol-Marivald . They learned from Ebark, the bartender of Pristine Moonrose Tavern, she could be at her manor north of town, or investigating a recently uncovered ruin. After an unsuccessful scanning of the local market by Sandro, the group headed out to find Wyen at her manor. They arrived to find it empty but did find a note stating she and Vergenna Longshaft were at the ruin nearby. The group hiked over, and finally meet their contact.
They showed Wyen and Vergenna the strange artifact and the books they had found in the mysterious ruins outside Perfume Bay (Session 5 ). This unsettled both, and they explained there have been many vaults found in the last decade or so, and two similar pieces. Scholars have not surmised the purpose, but they were uncomfortable the ruin was excavated by a group incognito; Very nefarious! Wyen offers to explain more but asks the group for help. A new section of the temple was uncovered, and she wants the group to help uncover the secrets within. Always looking to fill their coffers more, the group agrees. Vergenna is tasked with deciphering the three books which have been written with an Alessian cypher.
Inside the temple the group endures four trials and puzzles. All of them referencing and entity known as Reshliaba. Using their quick wits and problem solving the group finds themselves at the final barrier; four cryptex's that must be solved to move further into the ruin.

Report Date

19 Aug 2023