[Spoilers Episode 19] Episode Discussion
[Spoilers Episode 19] Episode Discussion
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Episode 19: Scales of Justice
You began in Oratory Square as the people of Yannick made preparations for their journey to Mouse. Eris gifted Kelnys a diamond ring (the gemstone allowing him to cast Revivify) before she told him of reports that the Fortis Legion (an order of fervent dragonborn warriors) had left the sanctum and were journeying as far as Veil (the tiefling capital). Before leaving Yannick, you decided to investigate Iago's rooms I (tCntM) sneaking into what he assumed were the dead gang leaders' lodgings, discovering a locked chest which he then lowered inconspicuously from a first floor window using a length of rope.
Once reunited with his companions, I (tCntM) cracked the lock and found Iago's ledger of debts, including a particularly large one owed by Pennick von Venn as well as few trick decks of cards.
You set off on the road towards the Sanctum, through the wilds of Mab. As you rested on the first night, Dolly (having begun to finally make progress with the book Torian gave her) spoke with Raidion about stories and who will write the ending of theirs. Raidion thanked her for saving his life revealing that at first he had felt angry at her intervention.
As they spoke, Kelnys woke from a troubling dream. He revealed that this anxiety stemmed from the secret the docent told him that he was being pursued by a figure from his past, a figure he fears meeting.
The next morning, the journey continued, the road leading you close to a tributary of the Seraphine River, which (just like the main river it feeds into) was bright blue. As you watched the river flowing west, something appeared above the surface. I (tCntM) used shape water to reveal a bat-frog-like creature that flew into the air and attacked. You swiftly bested the creature with Raidion then moving forward to examine it. As he did so he ran his finger across the body and licked it, realizing that not only could he identify those parts of the bat-frog-fish that would be suitable to eat, but that he had a memory of standing on the bank of a wide blue river hunting these creatures. He prepared a pot and you ate as evening fell.
That night, as they slept, Dolly, Kelnys and I dreamt of fields of indescribable color and blue water with both I and Kelnys also seeing visions of a great tree.
The next morning, you reached the city of Veil. Having decided to visit the tiefling capital before heading north, you entered the city walls that were clad in black flags. You found the place largely deserted. Placards (written by what appeared to be draconic speakers) warning the population to turn towards 'the light'. After searching the empty streets, Dolly led you to a tavern called sibilance, where you learned from the innkeeper Corus, that the tieflings were all taking part in a mourning ceremony for Alakash and Malakine.
As Kelnys introduced I (tCntM) to a drink called an Infernal Radical, Dolly and Ellowyn headed for the Murmurs (the towers that stand as temples of the Gracious). There they found the tieflings grieving and celebrating with songs and stories as the body of Malakine lay in state.
Meanwhile, Kelnys was disasterously drunk back at the tavern. Raidion supporting him through a particularly violent bout of vomitting.
Dolly and Ellowyn made plans to leave (but not before a quick pitch for Steve Chase's Wooden Spoons, the "Real" Wooden Spoons Company).
As Kelnys (still struggling to master his faculties) went into 'Sales Dragonborn' mode, he accidentally dropped the real names of himself and all of his companions. Corus was immediately on alert and he made a swift exit, swearing him to secrecy. Ellowyn (incensed by the Druid's carelessness) was first to head into the twisting streets of Veil, not realizing that a group of dragonborn were pasting a new placard to a nearby wall. She was grabbed in the nick of time and you wall scurried away down a side alley (though Kelnys gave away your position with an ill-timed trip). The dragonborn gave chase, but Dolly obscured the view of your pursuers by casting Darkness and you successfully escaped their clutches.
Beyond the city walls, you headed north towards the bridge across the Seam River. As you approached, you realized the markes stores (that usually hum with life beneath the bridges entryway) had fallen silent. After I (tCntM) scoped out the area, you all crept forward to an archway where a body hung from a rope.
It was Petra. A placard hung around her neck declaring the punishment for thievery and signed by
Segovax, Gallant of the Fortis Legion on the orders of Carvilius' Right Hand of the Sinless.
Right now you are stood beneath the body of Petra, she's swaying gently in the wind, you can see there's no signs of life in her.