November 2nd, 2024
Terra, Artis 16th, 1195 (Continued)
We discuss our next moves with Morgra and Ralzer returns the soul trapping dagger to her. According to Morgra we are still on the same plane, not a demiplane, and are still somewhere in the swamp that we were exploring.
This complex sounds like the one mentioned in the Architect history documents. Ty’s book is back to being completely in the Architect’s language and Sigmund takes a look at it. Ty’s theory about it being the Tome of Sharean seems to be correct. Sigmund focuses on details about mythic power theory and finds names of individuals known to possess it. It states that Kaajh’Kaalbh can grant mythic power, but it not the only source. Beings may have this spark, but no way to ignite it, so to speak.
We’re going to spend a few days waiting here to see if the Cabalis Nocturnum visits.
Forte, Artis 17th, 1194
We discuss our options for dealing with the artifacts. With each item that we pick up, the unveiling gets stronger; putting one back decreases the effect. We pick them all up and nothing extra triggers. Splitting up and moving in other directions does not decrease the effect. It seems that the act of us, mythic entities, picking them up creates the effect.
Ralzer makes a concoction of Eldritch Insight.
Bellum, Artis 18th, 1194
We are able to leave the complex without incident and stop by Rowan’s hole on the way back to Hallendren’s Deep.
In Hallendren’s Deep we sell some things. As soon as we arrive in the city, Sigmund suggests that Ishtar leave to find some flower that he thinks he saw back in Ironwald Downs that may, or may not, be around here. Godspeed, Ishtar.
The town is more bustling since we were here last (Artis 2nd). a new adventurer’s guild has reopened in town, the Wayfarer’s League. They used to be popular here when doing swamp exploration, but left about 80 years ago. they’re holding a big feast tonight and everyone’s invited. Bruce, the one in charge, was really determined to start it here and he arrived in town about a week ago. He’s from Harvest Glen, a fighter, and likes to hunt strange being and cook them.
Ishtar is successful in finding some of the correct flora.
We go attend the party; the feast is delicious and the town is happy. Bruce is very approachable. he came here to hunt the color out of space. Graynor talks to Bruce about set items and it turns out he has the gauntlets of might and will sell them to Graynor. He says that he heard the last piece is in a black dragon’s horde in Kundrukar. We heard of this dragon while exploring the dwarven ruins near the Gannet Mountains.
Later that evening, Sigmund will cast raise dead on the Cabalis wizard that assisted us. It works and his name is Theron. The Cabalis was originally here because of the rumor of Architect artifacts hidden in the compound in the area. He doesn’t suggest giving all of the artifacts to Sabrina and Olaf, as it might be too many.
We then discuss about whom we should hide these artifacts with:
- The Courts of Inequity (Sarama)
- The Temple of Salvation (Madri)
- The Inevitable Order (Nissa)
- The Parish of Everlasting Knowledge (Avarra)
- The Cabalis Nocturnum
the best course of action may be to destroy them, but we don’t know how. The Cabalis Nocturnum might be our best change to learn how.
Iustitia, Artis 19th, 1194
We prepare for our trip to Jasper. We want to meet with Olaf of the Cabalis and maybe Bethany Swan. Our first plan is to destroy the artifacts and consult the Cabalis in Jasper on how to do this. We start travel after Ishtar gets his magic item finished,
Mors, Artis 20th, 1194
We travel some more and then arrive at Jasper.
The first stop is the Black Oak Barrel for Olaf, but we’ll have to come back later this evening.
In the mean time, Sigmund will gather general information on the city with hopes of getting a lead to Bethany Swan. Ty visits the Blackstone Monastery.
Graynor checks out the local Temple of Salvation. He asks about the pillars and they’re hesitant to release information. After he mentions breaching two of them, they’re a bit more open, but still don’t have much to tell him. They’re a little surprised at how much he’s accomplished.
Ishtar is looking for either a druid grove or a temple of Namas. He finds the Assembly of the Four Corners (Namas) and asks about details from his year, 4719, and finds someone knowledgeable. There were nasty storms in the area during that time. Silverpine, his town, is a known small thorpe.
Ishtar asks about the strange storms. There is a little bit known; bad electrical storms and rumors about the dead rising. Ishtar didn’t see the dead rise though. The calendar reset in 6280, due to a governmental change. This change was also around the time of the Silence in Heaven.
Ishtar tells him a bit about his time travel situation and is given some references at other temples.