Realms S2E27 The Journey Ahead

The group looks to put the Frozen Expanse behind them as they prepare to head to Embertide as war inches ever closer.

Player Characters Present
Eclipse, Naphako, Keywynn, Kyrealle, Kerrick

Synopsis
After Gwendolyn leaves, the group does agree that Embertide makes sense as the next stop on their journey. And so preparation must be made.

Before heading to bed, the group speaks to Orgul about Vrigka/Argu and how he got away, Orgul is obviously pissed at the missed opportunity but isn't desperate enough to just go chasing a losing battle. So, he tells Eclipse to meet him in the city of Lutul in roughly a month.

After the debrief Naphako as Glib seeks out Cedric, the goblin barkeep, having limited opportunities to interact with another goblin. Glib speaks to Cedric about where he is from and it turns out they are from the same area. After overcoming some skepticism, Cedric shares some delicate info about Glib's mother who appears to be his lost sister. After this discovery, the party rests for the evening and in the morning prepare for their journey home.

However, before leaving some final goodbyes are had. Keywynn and Naphako go to say goodbye to Janice, who is still clearly a completely normal old lady. Something is definitely up here, but Janice does bestow a possible replace group name: the Dawn Breakers.

Meanwhile Kyrealle asks if Noble and Chills would like to follow them back south and they agree without hesitation. And so they set off towards the teleportation circle. Ky letting Kerrick drive the Honka truck, which gives everyone a lovely morning heart attack.

Everyone arrives getting ready to leave, however as Gwendolyn begins the spell they hear a voice from behind them. It's Cedric who is yelling at them to wait. No longer stern and harsh, Cedric is weeping kneeling down begging to talk to Glib again. As he looks up to Naphako crying, he hands her two items, a metal tube and paper from his mother. After this he bashfully asks for a hug.

And with that, the group leaves and arrives in Embertide. They are greeted by a local guard and begin to wander the city. On the way Kerrick bumps into a silver dragonborn, they exchange pleasantries and he gives his name, its Romyn. As he leaves some of the group realize they've heard the name before. Kerrick and Eclipse follow Romyn but are quickly paralyzed in place as Romyn questions them. the three exchange information and find out they have a common enemy, in Vrigka. Following this Romyn leaves without incident.

The group continues to wander the city, selling and buying items before making their way to the tavern as a performance is about to start. As it begins the patrons start to get rowdy and a brawl breaks out. A large creature takes a swing at someone in the crown,, but "accidently" pelts Kerrick in the jaw. And as we await Kerrick's response this chapter comes to a close.