Session Twenty-Three: The Coronation of Disaster.
General Summary
The session began with the party receiving an invitation from the Waterdhavian Nobility Society stating they had been selected to receive nobility status in Waterdeep and Cora was selected to be on the Waterdhavian Nobility Council. The society was going to hold a Waterdhavian Nobility Society’s Coronation Ball in their honor. The party decided it was better not to offend the Waterdhavian Nobility Society and attend the Coronation Ball. The party made arrangements to attend and went out shopping for finer wear for the ball. Valna inquired if Renaer was going to attend the ball. Renaer responded he would love to attend in Valna’s honor and would meet her at the ball. Majordomo Black provides the party a list of of high rank nobles and their house specialties which are going to attend the Coronation Ball. The party studies the list and makes some mental notes on whom they may want to interact with.
The party gets ready and load up into the carriage Majordomo Black arranged for them. They arrive at the Waterdhavian Nobility Society’s Manor Hall. The party sees a crowd of minor nobles awaiting their arrival and awaiting to see if they were lucky enough to be selected to attend. With the announcement of the party’s arrival, the minor nobles give the party a round of applause. A human female with a lavish purple dress and long black hair pulled into an elgant braid greets them at carriage side. The female introduces herself as Lady Isabella Calvosa and she will be the party’s host for the coronation. Lady Calvosa tells the party they will be announced and the ball will start. They will be free to interact with the guest as there will be a small cocktail period. Following the cocktail will be a dance and then the party will be coronated. After the coronation there will be a dinner and after the dinner Cora will be taken into the council chamber where she will receive the oath and sworn in as a member of the council. Lady Calvosa ushers the party into the hall where she has them announced. As they are being announced, several party members notices one of the nobles, Lord Maurgosz Gundwynd, appears to be disgusted by the appears of Valna. The party enters the grand hall and begins to mingle with the guest.
Renaer finds Valna and offers to formally introduce Valna to several of the nobles in attendance. Valna wants to be introduced to Lord Gundwynd but Renaer convinces Valna it may not be the right time as Lord Gundwynd has a slight negative opinion of her. Valna decided to approach Lord Gundwynd later and asks Renaer to introduce her to Lady Selpara Tarm. They find Lady Tarm standing away from most of the activity as she was watching the others partake in the festivities. As they approach Lady Tarm, Valna notices Lady Tarm was wearing a nice dress with earth tone colors. Lady Tarm smiles at their arrival and Valna notices Lady Tarm was wearing a necklace with the religious symbol of Mielikki. Renaer formally introduces Valna to Lady Tarm and Valna quickly tells Lady Tarm she is a follower of Mielikki. Lady Tarm is pleasantly surprised and warms up to Valna. Lady Tarm tells Valna she doesn’t like to partake in the nobility formalities but finds it necessary in order to keep her family standings in order in Waterdeep. Lady Tarm also tells Valna to honor Mielikki but not to over publicize it as most of the nobility class follows gods which helps them with their material wealth and they may try to convert her. Valna also finds out from Lady Tarm she has been busy as there has been an increase in demand for heavy merchant carts and caravans as well as for horses. After speaking with Lady Tarm, Valna and Renaer enter the dance floor to partake in the dance.
Nyx makes her way up to the balcony and approaches Lord Gundwynd. Nyx introduces herself to Lord Gundwynd and notices he has a religious necklace for Torm. Nyx tells Lord Gundwynd the party was not looking for the fame and nobility status as it was thrown on them and felt they did not want to insult the nobles by not attending. Nyx tells Lord Gundwynd Valna has been casted in a negative light and was trying to do her best against an evil which has try to stop the party at every turn. Lord Gundwynd thanks Nyx for her honesty and tells Nyx he is still forming his opinion about Valna as he has heard other things from Magistrate Barnibus. Nyx inquires if it is possible for her to get a hippogriff for Valna. Lord Gundwynd tells Nyx he cannot but if he determine what Nyx has stated to be true, he will provide her information where Valna may find one in the wild. Nyx thanks Lord Gundwynd and moves on to find Lord Hlanta Melshimber.
Friac and Galrik take in the surroundings and Friac gets an idea. Friac grabs Galrik and heads outside where the minor nobles are waiting to get into the ball. When they exit the hall, they are greeted with another round of applause. Friac makes his way over to the nobles with Galrik and grandly promotes his new brewing services. The nobles listen to Friac’s every word each eagerly proclaiming they will seek out his services as to gain favor in Friac eyes and be granted entry into the ball. Friac continues his self promotion as he has a grand platform to talk about his fantasic skills as a brewer.
Sneatcha makes his way over to the bar and grabs a drink. As he is looking out to the festivities, a human female in her fifties with green ball dress approaches him. Sneatcha turns to greet the woman and she introduces herself as Lady Bastiabas Maerklos. Lady Maerklos asks Sneatcha for a moment of his time and Sneatcha acknowledges her request. Lady Maerklos tells Sneatcha she has heard a lot of things about him and how he is a very capable fighter. Lady Maerklos inquires if Sneatcha is looking for someone to invest in him. Sneatcha asks Lady Maerklos what she is proposing. Lady Maerklos tells Sneatcha her mojo has told her Sneatcha is a special fighter. Lady Maerklos wants to be Sneatcha’s patron and help support his fighting. If Sneatcha is interested she could arrange something on the side at the ball if Sneatcha wanted some action. She can see the future by reading her special bones. The bones can help her give Sneatcha some inside information about his opponent. Lady Maerklos slides a pouch over to him and Sneatcha slides it back asking more about the bones. Lady Maerklos pulls her bones out and does a reading for Sneatcha. Lady Maerklos tells Sneatcha there is a great evil around and then Lady Maerklos grows silent as she throws the bones again. Sneatcha pushes Lady Maerklos for an answer and she tells Sneatcha the bones have told her of her death. Sneatcha ask Lady Maerklos who the danger is from and Lady Maerklos tells Sneatcha they do not disclose the danger. Sneatcha tell Lady Maerklos he will protect her and Lady Maerklos thanks Sneatcha while telling him to keep the pouch.
Nyx finds Lord Hlanta Melshimber entertaining some nobles. Nyx asks Lord Melshimber for a moment of his time. Lord Melshimber honors the request and they go to the side of the hall to have an informal chat. Nyx asks Lord Melshimber if he knows who nominated the party for noble status. Lord Melshimber did not know which Mask Lord it was but stated it was a male and he may be able to find out for her. Nyx tells Lord Melshimber she is an information broker and they may find a mutual benefit working with each other. Lord Melshimber tells Nyx he will try to see what he can find and they can talk business then. Nyx thanks Lord Melshimber for his time and makes her way over to the bar.
Cora finds Nyx at the bar and asks if she would accompany her to speak with Lady Emeritus Lynda. They make their way to the end of the bar where Lady Lynda was entertaining several guest with her extensive knowledge of wines. Cora introduces herself to Lady Lynda and inquires about her spirits. Lady Lynda was happy to hear a selection of her wines was doing well at the Trollskull Manor. Cora asks to sample some of Lady Lynda’s wines and after a brief conversation Lady Lynda agrees to send Cora a selection of her fine spirits.
Nyx leaves the bar and finds Lord Lungar Zunn. She introduces herself to Lord Zunn and notices he has a religious symbol for Tempus. Nyx inquires if Lord Zunn knows who bestow the honors on the party. Lord Zunn tells Nyx he doen’t. Nyx talks business with Lord Zunn before returning to the bar.
Out on the dance floor Valna tries to stay in step with Renaer but manages to step on his feet occasionally. Renaer takes it in stride as he is enjoying Renaer’s company. In between dances, Lord Hyara Tallmost approaches and asks Renaer if he could have a dance with Valna. Valna, not too pleased with the interrupt, agrees to one dance with Lord Tallmost. Out on the dance floor Lord Tallmost asks Valna a few personal questions. Valna, not liking were the questions were heading, demanded to know why Lord Tallmost was probing her personal life. With the threat of ending the dance, Lord Tallmost tells Valna he too lost everything because of Barley. A hint of anger in his voice rises when he tells Valna he is out to destroy Barley. Lord Tallmost is aware of Valna’s connection to Barley and makes a proposal to Valna. He would return the map of Ao if Valna would channel Barley so Lord Tallmost could locate him and destroy him. Valna refuses but Lord Tallmost tells Valna he would be close in case she changed her mind. Lord Tallmost thanks Valna for the dance and makes his way off the dance floor where he disappears in the crowd. Valna makes her way over to Nyx and tells her about her encounter with Lord Tallmost. Nyx looks around in the crowd but does not see him. Nyx returns to the party as they are being gathered up by Lady Calvosa for the coronation.
The nobles gathered around the great hall as Lady Calvosa call each party member up and presents them a royal crest of Waterdeep. Lady Calvosa reads what the Mask Lord which nominated them wrote and concludes the coronation with a heartfelt speech to have such heroes among their ranks. With a large round of applause from the nobles the party takes their leave and head to the grand dining hall for a dinner in their honor. The party makes small talk with the various nobles seated around them. At the end of diner Lady Calvosa approaches Cora and tells her it is time for her swearing in as part of the council. Sneatcha gets up and escorts Lady Maerklos to the council room door. Sneatcha is stopped at the door as he cannot enter because he is not a council member. Following Lady Maerklos is Lord Urmbrusk, Lady Wavesilver and Lady Calvosa with Cora.
Inside the council chamber, the four council members take their place at a large table and Lady Calvosa directs Cora to her seat. Lady Calvose tells Cora only a small group of council members are joining tonight in light of the events recently taken place in Waterdeep. Lady Calvosa swears in Cora and opens the table up for Cora to discuss anything she would like. Cora addresses the council about the lack of city watch and the rising crime in the poorer wards because the city watch has been pulled to the wealthier wards. Lady Wavesilver and Lady Maerklos listen to Cora as Lord Urmbrusk scoff at Cora. A page comes in and whispers to Lady Calvosa. Lady Calvosa interrupts the discussion to announce a Mask Lord has arrived and wants to sit in on the discussion. Lady Calvose nods to the page and the Mask Lord enters the chamber. The Mask Lord sits across from Cora and asks the other members to continue their discussion.
Back in the hall, Valna gets a message from Lord Tallmost asking if she reconsidered his proposal. Valna tells Lord Tallmost she wants to meet with him with Nyx. Lord Tallmost agrees and tells Valna to meet him in the gardens. Valna collects Nyx and they go into the garden to find Lord Tallmost. They find Lord Tallmost off from the rest of the nobles in the garden. Valna and Nyx approach Lord Tallmost and confront him about his proposal. Lord Tallmost tells Valna and Nyx again he is a man who has lost everything and wants Barley to pay. Nyx refuses to allow Valna to channel Barley. Nyx also demands the map of Ao be returned. Lord Tallmost tells Valna time is short but wants to prove to her that what he says is truthful. Lord Tallmost promises a gift for Valna and the gift will tell her how he is willing to put his life on the line to prove his point. There is an uneasy agreement as Nyx threatens Lord Tallmost if he even thinks about crossing them. Lord Tallmost acknowledges Nyx’s threat and leaves the garden.
Inside the council room the Mask Lord asks several questions of Cora. Cora tries to answer the Mask Lord’s questions but notices the page returning into the chamber and whispers to Lady Calvosa. Lady Calvosa seems distracted by the page as a young girl about 12 years old enters the chamber. Lady Calvosa apologizes for the interruption by her daughter Maria. Maria tells Lady Calvosa it is important for her question to be answered. The Mask Lord asks Maria if it could wait but Cora tells Maria it is ok to ask her question. Maria asks if Cora was there to save Waterdeep. Cora tells Maria she was trying to do her best but then notices the other council members seem to be in a trance. Maria starts to mock Cora as the Mask Lord asks Cora where is Iris. Cora tries to throw a snowball at Maria but the Mask Lord dispels the spell. Lord Urmbrusk demands to know as his master Bane is waiting to return. Maria, unable to contain her blood lust, jumps on Lady Maerklos and begins to drain her of blood. Cora tries to cast another spell but the Mask Lord stops her. Behind Lady Calvosa, Lord Tallmost enters the chamber. He looks at Cora and tells her he promised someone a gift and he is here to pay it. Lord Tallmost tries to teleport Cora but Cora resists the spell. Lord Tallmost drops his illusion to reveal it to be Victoro Cassalanter. Victoro summons a devil and casts a time stop spell. Cora tries to head for the door but Maria stands in her way. Cora tries to rush pass but trips. Lord Urmbrusk lunges at Cora and grapples her. The devil flies over and pulls Cora out of Lord Urmbrusk’s graps. It flies up and teleports away with Cora. Victoro casts an earthquake which rips the council room apart.
The devil appears outside and flies Cora back to the Trollskull Manor. The devil drops off Cora and tells her to tell her friends who helped her. Outside the chamber door, Sneatcha notices the door shifts. Fearing something wrong, Sneatcha tries to break the door open. On the third try Sneatcha forces the door open. Sneatcha looks in chamber and does not see Cora. Sneatcha seeing Lord Urmbrusk tied up demands to know where Cora is. Lord Urmbrusk tells Sneatcha a devil got her. Sneatcha yells for help and Lord Gundwynd comes over. Sneatcha yells at Lord Gundwynd to do something. Lord Gundwynd runs out of the chamber to get some help. Lord Zunn approaches Sneatcha and tells him he will take care of everything in case he needs to leave. Sneatcha leaves the chamber and tracks down the other party members. Sneatcha informs them Cora is missing when Cora sends a message to Nyx telling her she is safe. Cora transforms into a falcon and flys back to the hall where she lands on Sneatcha’s shoulder. Cora lets the party know what happened as Victoro messages Valna. He tells Valna he will be in communication with her and hope her gift earned him some trust.
The session ended.
The party gets ready and load up into the carriage Majordomo Black arranged for them. They arrive at the Waterdhavian Nobility Society’s Manor Hall. The party sees a crowd of minor nobles awaiting their arrival and awaiting to see if they were lucky enough to be selected to attend. With the announcement of the party’s arrival, the minor nobles give the party a round of applause. A human female with a lavish purple dress and long black hair pulled into an elgant braid greets them at carriage side. The female introduces herself as Lady Isabella Calvosa and she will be the party’s host for the coronation. Lady Calvosa tells the party they will be announced and the ball will start. They will be free to interact with the guest as there will be a small cocktail period. Following the cocktail will be a dance and then the party will be coronated. After the coronation there will be a dinner and after the dinner Cora will be taken into the council chamber where she will receive the oath and sworn in as a member of the council. Lady Calvosa ushers the party into the hall where she has them announced. As they are being announced, several party members notices one of the nobles, Lord Maurgosz Gundwynd, appears to be disgusted by the appears of Valna. The party enters the grand hall and begins to mingle with the guest.
Renaer finds Valna and offers to formally introduce Valna to several of the nobles in attendance. Valna wants to be introduced to Lord Gundwynd but Renaer convinces Valna it may not be the right time as Lord Gundwynd has a slight negative opinion of her. Valna decided to approach Lord Gundwynd later and asks Renaer to introduce her to Lady Selpara Tarm. They find Lady Tarm standing away from most of the activity as she was watching the others partake in the festivities. As they approach Lady Tarm, Valna notices Lady Tarm was wearing a nice dress with earth tone colors. Lady Tarm smiles at their arrival and Valna notices Lady Tarm was wearing a necklace with the religious symbol of Mielikki. Renaer formally introduces Valna to Lady Tarm and Valna quickly tells Lady Tarm she is a follower of Mielikki. Lady Tarm is pleasantly surprised and warms up to Valna. Lady Tarm tells Valna she doesn’t like to partake in the nobility formalities but finds it necessary in order to keep her family standings in order in Waterdeep. Lady Tarm also tells Valna to honor Mielikki but not to over publicize it as most of the nobility class follows gods which helps them with their material wealth and they may try to convert her. Valna also finds out from Lady Tarm she has been busy as there has been an increase in demand for heavy merchant carts and caravans as well as for horses. After speaking with Lady Tarm, Valna and Renaer enter the dance floor to partake in the dance.
Nyx makes her way up to the balcony and approaches Lord Gundwynd. Nyx introduces herself to Lord Gundwynd and notices he has a religious necklace for Torm. Nyx tells Lord Gundwynd the party was not looking for the fame and nobility status as it was thrown on them and felt they did not want to insult the nobles by not attending. Nyx tells Lord Gundwynd Valna has been casted in a negative light and was trying to do her best against an evil which has try to stop the party at every turn. Lord Gundwynd thanks Nyx for her honesty and tells Nyx he is still forming his opinion about Valna as he has heard other things from Magistrate Barnibus. Nyx inquires if it is possible for her to get a hippogriff for Valna. Lord Gundwynd tells Nyx he cannot but if he determine what Nyx has stated to be true, he will provide her information where Valna may find one in the wild. Nyx thanks Lord Gundwynd and moves on to find Lord Hlanta Melshimber.
Friac and Galrik take in the surroundings and Friac gets an idea. Friac grabs Galrik and heads outside where the minor nobles are waiting to get into the ball. When they exit the hall, they are greeted with another round of applause. Friac makes his way over to the nobles with Galrik and grandly promotes his new brewing services. The nobles listen to Friac’s every word each eagerly proclaiming they will seek out his services as to gain favor in Friac eyes and be granted entry into the ball. Friac continues his self promotion as he has a grand platform to talk about his fantasic skills as a brewer.
Sneatcha makes his way over to the bar and grabs a drink. As he is looking out to the festivities, a human female in her fifties with green ball dress approaches him. Sneatcha turns to greet the woman and she introduces herself as Lady Bastiabas Maerklos. Lady Maerklos asks Sneatcha for a moment of his time and Sneatcha acknowledges her request. Lady Maerklos tells Sneatcha she has heard a lot of things about him and how he is a very capable fighter. Lady Maerklos inquires if Sneatcha is looking for someone to invest in him. Sneatcha asks Lady Maerklos what she is proposing. Lady Maerklos tells Sneatcha her mojo has told her Sneatcha is a special fighter. Lady Maerklos wants to be Sneatcha’s patron and help support his fighting. If Sneatcha is interested she could arrange something on the side at the ball if Sneatcha wanted some action. She can see the future by reading her special bones. The bones can help her give Sneatcha some inside information about his opponent. Lady Maerklos slides a pouch over to him and Sneatcha slides it back asking more about the bones. Lady Maerklos pulls her bones out and does a reading for Sneatcha. Lady Maerklos tells Sneatcha there is a great evil around and then Lady Maerklos grows silent as she throws the bones again. Sneatcha pushes Lady Maerklos for an answer and she tells Sneatcha the bones have told her of her death. Sneatcha ask Lady Maerklos who the danger is from and Lady Maerklos tells Sneatcha they do not disclose the danger. Sneatcha tell Lady Maerklos he will protect her and Lady Maerklos thanks Sneatcha while telling him to keep the pouch.
Nyx finds Lord Hlanta Melshimber entertaining some nobles. Nyx asks Lord Melshimber for a moment of his time. Lord Melshimber honors the request and they go to the side of the hall to have an informal chat. Nyx asks Lord Melshimber if he knows who nominated the party for noble status. Lord Melshimber did not know which Mask Lord it was but stated it was a male and he may be able to find out for her. Nyx tells Lord Melshimber she is an information broker and they may find a mutual benefit working with each other. Lord Melshimber tells Nyx he will try to see what he can find and they can talk business then. Nyx thanks Lord Melshimber for his time and makes her way over to the bar.
Cora finds Nyx at the bar and asks if she would accompany her to speak with Lady Emeritus Lynda. They make their way to the end of the bar where Lady Lynda was entertaining several guest with her extensive knowledge of wines. Cora introduces herself to Lady Lynda and inquires about her spirits. Lady Lynda was happy to hear a selection of her wines was doing well at the Trollskull Manor. Cora asks to sample some of Lady Lynda’s wines and after a brief conversation Lady Lynda agrees to send Cora a selection of her fine spirits.
Nyx leaves the bar and finds Lord Lungar Zunn. She introduces herself to Lord Zunn and notices he has a religious symbol for Tempus. Nyx inquires if Lord Zunn knows who bestow the honors on the party. Lord Zunn tells Nyx he doen’t. Nyx talks business with Lord Zunn before returning to the bar.
Out on the dance floor Valna tries to stay in step with Renaer but manages to step on his feet occasionally. Renaer takes it in stride as he is enjoying Renaer’s company. In between dances, Lord Hyara Tallmost approaches and asks Renaer if he could have a dance with Valna. Valna, not too pleased with the interrupt, agrees to one dance with Lord Tallmost. Out on the dance floor Lord Tallmost asks Valna a few personal questions. Valna, not liking were the questions were heading, demanded to know why Lord Tallmost was probing her personal life. With the threat of ending the dance, Lord Tallmost tells Valna he too lost everything because of Barley. A hint of anger in his voice rises when he tells Valna he is out to destroy Barley. Lord Tallmost is aware of Valna’s connection to Barley and makes a proposal to Valna. He would return the map of Ao if Valna would channel Barley so Lord Tallmost could locate him and destroy him. Valna refuses but Lord Tallmost tells Valna he would be close in case she changed her mind. Lord Tallmost thanks Valna for the dance and makes his way off the dance floor where he disappears in the crowd. Valna makes her way over to Nyx and tells her about her encounter with Lord Tallmost. Nyx looks around in the crowd but does not see him. Nyx returns to the party as they are being gathered up by Lady Calvosa for the coronation.
The nobles gathered around the great hall as Lady Calvosa call each party member up and presents them a royal crest of Waterdeep. Lady Calvosa reads what the Mask Lord which nominated them wrote and concludes the coronation with a heartfelt speech to have such heroes among their ranks. With a large round of applause from the nobles the party takes their leave and head to the grand dining hall for a dinner in their honor. The party makes small talk with the various nobles seated around them. At the end of diner Lady Calvosa approaches Cora and tells her it is time for her swearing in as part of the council. Sneatcha gets up and escorts Lady Maerklos to the council room door. Sneatcha is stopped at the door as he cannot enter because he is not a council member. Following Lady Maerklos is Lord Urmbrusk, Lady Wavesilver and Lady Calvosa with Cora.
Inside the council chamber, the four council members take their place at a large table and Lady Calvosa directs Cora to her seat. Lady Calvose tells Cora only a small group of council members are joining tonight in light of the events recently taken place in Waterdeep. Lady Calvosa swears in Cora and opens the table up for Cora to discuss anything she would like. Cora addresses the council about the lack of city watch and the rising crime in the poorer wards because the city watch has been pulled to the wealthier wards. Lady Wavesilver and Lady Maerklos listen to Cora as Lord Urmbrusk scoff at Cora. A page comes in and whispers to Lady Calvosa. Lady Calvosa interrupts the discussion to announce a Mask Lord has arrived and wants to sit in on the discussion. Lady Calvose nods to the page and the Mask Lord enters the chamber. The Mask Lord sits across from Cora and asks the other members to continue their discussion.
Back in the hall, Valna gets a message from Lord Tallmost asking if she reconsidered his proposal. Valna tells Lord Tallmost she wants to meet with him with Nyx. Lord Tallmost agrees and tells Valna to meet him in the gardens. Valna collects Nyx and they go into the garden to find Lord Tallmost. They find Lord Tallmost off from the rest of the nobles in the garden. Valna and Nyx approach Lord Tallmost and confront him about his proposal. Lord Tallmost tells Valna and Nyx again he is a man who has lost everything and wants Barley to pay. Nyx refuses to allow Valna to channel Barley. Nyx also demands the map of Ao be returned. Lord Tallmost tells Valna time is short but wants to prove to her that what he says is truthful. Lord Tallmost promises a gift for Valna and the gift will tell her how he is willing to put his life on the line to prove his point. There is an uneasy agreement as Nyx threatens Lord Tallmost if he even thinks about crossing them. Lord Tallmost acknowledges Nyx’s threat and leaves the garden.
Inside the council room the Mask Lord asks several questions of Cora. Cora tries to answer the Mask Lord’s questions but notices the page returning into the chamber and whispers to Lady Calvosa. Lady Calvosa seems distracted by the page as a young girl about 12 years old enters the chamber. Lady Calvosa apologizes for the interruption by her daughter Maria. Maria tells Lady Calvosa it is important for her question to be answered. The Mask Lord asks Maria if it could wait but Cora tells Maria it is ok to ask her question. Maria asks if Cora was there to save Waterdeep. Cora tells Maria she was trying to do her best but then notices the other council members seem to be in a trance. Maria starts to mock Cora as the Mask Lord asks Cora where is Iris. Cora tries to throw a snowball at Maria but the Mask Lord dispels the spell. Lord Urmbrusk demands to know as his master Bane is waiting to return. Maria, unable to contain her blood lust, jumps on Lady Maerklos and begins to drain her of blood. Cora tries to cast another spell but the Mask Lord stops her. Behind Lady Calvosa, Lord Tallmost enters the chamber. He looks at Cora and tells her he promised someone a gift and he is here to pay it. Lord Tallmost tries to teleport Cora but Cora resists the spell. Lord Tallmost drops his illusion to reveal it to be Victoro Cassalanter. Victoro summons a devil and casts a time stop spell. Cora tries to head for the door but Maria stands in her way. Cora tries to rush pass but trips. Lord Urmbrusk lunges at Cora and grapples her. The devil flies over and pulls Cora out of Lord Urmbrusk’s graps. It flies up and teleports away with Cora. Victoro casts an earthquake which rips the council room apart.
The devil appears outside and flies Cora back to the Trollskull Manor. The devil drops off Cora and tells her to tell her friends who helped her. Outside the chamber door, Sneatcha notices the door shifts. Fearing something wrong, Sneatcha tries to break the door open. On the third try Sneatcha forces the door open. Sneatcha looks in chamber and does not see Cora. Sneatcha seeing Lord Urmbrusk tied up demands to know where Cora is. Lord Urmbrusk tells Sneatcha a devil got her. Sneatcha yells for help and Lord Gundwynd comes over. Sneatcha yells at Lord Gundwynd to do something. Lord Gundwynd runs out of the chamber to get some help. Lord Zunn approaches Sneatcha and tells him he will take care of everything in case he needs to leave. Sneatcha leaves the chamber and tracks down the other party members. Sneatcha informs them Cora is missing when Cora sends a message to Nyx telling her she is safe. Cora transforms into a falcon and flys back to the hall where she lands on Sneatcha’s shoulder. Cora lets the party know what happened as Victoro messages Valna. He tells Valna he will be in communication with her and hope her gift earned him some trust.
The session ended.
Rewards Granted
Experience for the session: 4,000 xp. Party's total experience to date: 69,929xp.
Notes
Key Findings:
- An unknown male Mask Lord nominated the party to become nobles.
- Lord Urmbrusk was working with the female Mask Lord, Maria Calvosa and Isabella Calvosa. They wanted to know where Iris was and wanted Cora to turn Iris over to them.
- Victoro Cassalanter, under the guise of Lord Tallmost, proposed a partnership in hunting down Barley. Victoro broke into the council chamber and saved Cora.
- Lady Calvosa, Maria Calvosa and the Mask Lord are part of the Night Masks.
- Lady Maerklos showed an unusual interest in Sneatcha.
Report Date
22 Jan 2022
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