Realms S2E16 Honored Guests

With the tumultuous quest now complete, the group heads toward Andoria to meet with Orgul and hopefully towards a solution to the Rime!

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

Synopsis
On their way back to the city of Andoria, the group decided to stop by Northfell first, remembering that Gwyndolin mentioned someone in town might be able to read the moon rune note found on the Coldheart Killer after their fight. As they arrived at the city they decided to park their vehicle on the outside of town. Eclipse and Naphako, still exhausted from the previous night, decided to stay in the vehicle and rest. Keywynn released Elskan as well to keep an eye on them.

As they walked out toward Northfell’s gate they were greeted by two dozen militia and the town leader Druuk. With arrows pointed at the group Druuk demanded they explain their purpose in their town. After the reveal of Gwyndolin’s token the militia relaxed. The group continued to explain that they were up north because they killed the Artificer and dropped off some goods with Klark. Alarmed Druuk sends his men to alert the town, explaining to the group that Klark “accidentally” causes harm to the town with his experiments. With only a modicum of trust won, Druuk begged them not to start any trouble while in town. They agreed and entered the town.

They noticed that more than half of the town was unoccupied and that the townsfolk looked worse for wear. They entered the End of the Road, the local general store and spoke to Hoku the shopkeeper. Kyrealle traded some very valuable pepper seeds for a plant potter and some information. Nolan attempted to donate some gold to help his struggles without notice. Keywynn and Kerrick both noticed the transaction. Outside Keywynn noticed a few kids playing in the snow jumping into their parents' arms. As she approached the family she introduced herself. Then she handed Traylen a bag of coins. Shocked and amazed he stood speechless. Their youngest daughter Zeli, a cute 3 year old blue half-tiefling girl climbs up into Keywynns arms. Kyrealle showed the children her bubble wand and gave the little girl a small vial of bubbles. Looking to her mother for permission Zeli cast a spell creating an ever living flower. One given to Kyrealle and another given to Keywynn. Smiling big from ear to ear Zeli jumped down and ran back to her family. Pulling a stick from her satchel she started creating bubbles from the vial. The family thanked them for their help and the group continued down the road towards the Temple.

On the way to the temple Kerrick and Rolan decided to stop at the tavern to get some food and drink. Upon arriving at the temple Kyrealle and Keywynn found a woman with cold looking skin sitting in the back of the room. The two started speaking to the woman and explaining they found a note with moon runes on it. Upon doing so the woman cast a spell with her staff creating a moon above her that illuminated the parchment. Acting very defensive she started to speak as all three of them felt something being cast on them. Just then Rolan revealed himself in the room casting zone of truth. Compelled to tell the truth she revealed that she knew the assassin closely. Understanding things were about to go south, Rolan called out to Kerrick exclaiming they needed help as Kyrealle called out to Naphako and Eclipse. With a series of fireballs from Kyrealle and Keywynn she stood no match for the party. Eclipse and Naphako attempting to aid their friend arrived as Kerrick finished off the frozen creature.

Kyrealle put out the remaining flames as they discussed what just happened. A group of militia holding buckets of water along with Druuk arrive at the scene. His eyes wide open yelling how he asked them to not cause trouble. Though the party claimed it was self defense, Druuk exclaimed it’s out of his hands now; with no local witnesses, they will have to stand trial by the command of Gwyndolin’s orders. Keywynn explained that she can speak to the assassin in the morning to prove their innocence. Druuk sighed and agreed while begging they stay in town to not further implicate themselves.

He and the rest of the group went to the tavern to unwind. With ale and food the group bought the town a pig to eat and feast upon. Druuk invited the town to the tavern to celebrate the confirmed news that the Artificer was in fact destroyed. Thanking the new honored guests to the town regardless of the outcomes of the morning. During the celebrations Zeli’s mother noticed Naphako with the eyes of a tiefling, and seeing Naphako was tired, cast greater restoration on her, inadvertently removing the last of her memory curse much to Naphako’s distress.

The next morning Druuk woke the party up and followed them back to the body of the alleged assassin. Keywynn cast speak with dead, twice to get all of the group's questions answered. They found out that Pyriel and Val’Tok were one and the same. They learned that Gwyndolin attempted to kill and out Val’Tok at the Venrihm College. They also learned that Val’Tok has some greater plans to bring creatures back to life to finish what they started. With this troubling news the group began their plans about stopping this once and for all.