Realms S1E43 Guidance

Framed for Regicide, Denahi kidnapped, our heroes are in a lot of trouble. Good thing they find some new and old friends to help.

Player Characters Present
Jeidobii, Torq, Denahi, Burakubuu

Synopsis
Bound and shackled, our heroes are lead through the city to amidst jeering crowds as a crier calls out their purported crimes. The party is accused of assaulting the king and high priest. The guards lead them further, and Jeidobii hears the sounds of nature. A guard admonishes Torq, and the big man retalliates, though chained. In this moment, Burakubuu feels that one of his manacles is loose. He feigns a fall, and jerks hard, breaking his hand free. He hides this as he rises. As they continue along, the party hears the new and unfamiliar voices call out to the guards. Burakubuu strikes while the distraction plays out, taking down the guard nearest him. Torq rages and breaks free of his shackles. Jeidobii manages to free himself as well, and removes his gag. The party begins fighting back alongside their new allies, with an old friend joining in: Farlan, too, has tracked them here and assists from the shadows. Just as the allied force begins to overcome the guards, the men transform; demons like those Jaren summoned tear through the bodies and launch a powerful offensive. One of the new allies falls in the melee, a beautiful elven woman, and the gnome and other elven woman who seem to be rescuing our heroes rush to her side as she dies.

The party regroups and the gnome opens a magical portal to a campsite where everyone takes an earned respite. Around the camp, the gnome introduces himself as Garick, accompanied by Doris and his now-departed wife, Leeta. He explains that Heelya sent them, with special instructions to look after Buu. Buu is troubled by the idea that anyone should be risking their own safety for him, and that he was foolish enough to lose Denahi to Jaren. As they rest, Garick reveals that they are heading next to the prison, where Jeidobii may find his mother. He also provides Torq some clues that Jaren may have had a hand in the demise of his clan. A detachment of royal guards crosses the party's path and they follow stealthily, finding their way to the prison. Suddenly Aros takes control of Jeidobii's body. "My daughter!" he cries out, and massacres the prison guards. As the last of them falls, a familiar voice calls out to Jeidobii:

" Morrinson?!"