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2 Thunders 482 AR / 92 FY / 1749 OC*
Arodan, the elfmarked cleric of Baccholon, has recently found himself in the White Forest due to shenanigans, and through his conversations with the denizens of its villages, has arrived in the village of Redtower, a small town with around 600 permanent residents. He stops at the stables and asks for directions to a place he can rent a room from a stablegirl, who points him toward the tavern and inn known as The Cage. Arodan gives her a copper piece from the Grand Duchy of Dornig.
The Cage is known as such because its initial construction was crafted from the ribcage of a giant. Its interior decoration is eclectic, containing hunting trophies and strange trophies and architecture from all over the Crossroads. Its owners, the twins Ariadna and Ambrozy Gjorski claim to be from a long line of adventurers, although given enough time talking, one will realize neither of them is particularly experienced in the adventuring life.
Heading into The Cage, Arodan discovers two actual adventurers, the minotaur Razog and his companion, a human named Morrigan. The two arrived in Redtower a few days prior and are looking to put together a party to investigate the ruins of the Citadel. The two do not immediately approach the elfmarked man, and instead observe him while he talks Ambrozy about the history of the Cage and the village.
At this point, Murphy, the gearforged artificer, arrives from the Temple of Rava in town, where they've been receiving repairs after their previous party failed to infiltrate the Citadel. They've heard about Razog and Morrigan, and they approach the duo. Ultimately the three agree to attempt to delve into the Citadel, and approach Arodan to see if he wishes to join them.
During his conversation with Ambrozy, Arodan learned about a witch who lives just outside town who may sell alchemical remedies and healing potions. The four agree to venture out to her cottage that day, and then return to finish anything they need to do in town, then head out the next morning.
They visit the witch and have some tea with her and learn her name is Zula. She gives them her price for healing potions, and tells them she's always interested in finding new materials to work with in her alchemy. She trades some cooking herbs with Razog, who asks if she's heard about or seen Ichbon Teastrainer lately, since he hasn't seen him since his first day in town. Zula hasn't seen him since before he met Razog and tells him so.
Zula also tells the party about bezoars that can be harvested from owlbears and how they work, as well has about owlbears originating in this area of the world.
The four return to town, and Morrigan takes a brief moment to visit the old church of Khors in town, where he leaves a few cents and lights a candle. He sees the local blacksmith, Agnieszka, entering the building on his way out.
3 Thunders 482 AR
The party wakes up early and begins their trek out to the Scarlet Citadel. Murphy tells the rest of the party that it's about a six-hour journey by the main road, but he wasn't sure how long the other ways of traveling to the Citadel would take. The party agree to take the main road to the Citadel.
Along the way, they wander into a strange mist where they are attacked by goblins. During the fight, Murphy is knocked unconscious and is healed by Arodan. Arodan discovers the mists function as a kind of wild magic zone -- in this case causing his healing spell to be more powerful than he intended.
The last goblin tries to flee, but is slain by Arodan, which disappoints Morrigan as he wanted to try to talk to the goblin, since goblins aren't usually seen this far east in the world.
While the party bicker over the few coins they found on the goblins, Murphy attempts to heal thenself, but the mists cause their spell to fizzle, leading Morrigan to question Murphy's effectiveness as an adventurer, or at least as a magician.
Ultimately, the party find a spot to stop to eat a light lunch and rest up before continuing the rest of the way to the Citadel...
* 482 After the Elven Retreat, or 92 Free Years since Zobeck became a republic, or 1749 years on the old calendar, dating to the formation of the old Elven Empire.
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2 Thunders 482 AR / 92 FY / 1749 OC*
Arodan, the elfmarked cleric of Baccholon, has recently found himself in the White Forest due to shenanigans, and through his conversations with the denizens of its villages, has arrived in the village of Redtower, a small town with around 600 permanent residents. He stops at the stables and asks for directions to a place he can rent a room from a stablegirl, who points him toward the tavern and inn known as The Cage. Arodan gives her a copper piece from the Grand Duchy of Dornig.
The Cage is known as such because its initial construction was crafted from the ribcage of a giant. Its interior decoration is eclectic, containing hunting trophies and strange trophies and architecture from all over the Crossroads. Its owners, the twins Ariadna and Ambrozy Gjorski claim to be from a long line of adventurers, although given enough time talking, one will realize neither of them is particularly experienced in the adventuring life.
Heading into The Cage, Arodan discovers two actual adventurers, the minotaur Razog and his companion, a human named Morrigan. The two arrived in Redtower a few days prior and are looking to put together a party to investigate the ruins of the Citadel. The two do not immediately approach the elfmarked man, and instead observe him while he talks Ambrozy about the history of the Cage and the village.
At this point, Murphy, the gearforged artificer, arrives from the Temple of Rava in town, where they've been receiving repairs after their previous party failed to infiltrate the Citadel. They've heard about Razog and Morrigan, and they approach the duo. Ultimately the three agree to attempt to delve into the Citadel, and approach Arodan to see if he wishes to join them.
During his conversation with Ambrozy, Arodan learned about a witch who lives just outside town who may sell alchemical remedies and healing potions. The four agree to venture out to her cottage that day, and then return to finish anything they need to do in town, then head out the next morning.
They visit the witch and have some tea with her and learn her name is Zula. She gives them her price for healing potions, and tells them she's always interested in finding new materials to work with in her alchemy. She trades some cooking herbs with Razog, who asks if she's heard about or seen Ichbon Teastrainer lately, since he hasn't seen him since his first day in town. Zula hasn't seen him since before he met Razog and tells him so.
Zula also tells the party about bezoars that can be harvested from owlbears and how they work, as well has about owlbears originating in this area of the world.
The four return to town, and Morrigan takes a brief moment to visit the old church of Khors in town, where he leaves a few cents and lights a candle. He sees the local blacksmith, Agnieszka, entering the building on his way out.
3 Thunders 482 AR
The party wakes up early and begins their trek out to the Scarlet Citadel. Murphy tells the rest of the party that it's about a six-hour journey by the main road, but he wasn't sure how long the other ways of traveling to the Citadel would take. The party agree to take the main road to the Citadel.
Along the way, they wander into a strange mist where they are attacked by goblins. During the fight, Murphy is knocked unconscious and is healed by Arodan. Arodan discovers the mists function as a kind of wild magic zone -- in this case causing his healing spell to be more powerful than he intended.
The last goblin tries to flee, but is slain by Arodan, which disappoints Morrigan as he wanted to try to talk to the goblin, since goblins aren't usually seen this far east in the world.
While the party bicker over the few coins they found on the goblins, Murphy attempts to heal thenself, but the mists cause their spell to fizzle, leading Morrigan to question Murphy's effectiveness as an adventurer, or at least as a magician.
Ultimately, the party find a spot to stop to eat a light lunch and rest up before continuing the rest of the way to the Citadel...
* 482 After the Elven Retreat, or 92 Free Years since Zobeck became a republic, or 1749 years on the old calendar, dating to the formation of the old Elven Empire.
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