Realms S1E42 Twisted Emotions

Is Burakubuu really the Chosen One? And are Leroy and Tallulah more than they seem?

Player Characters Present
Jeidobii, Torq, Denahi, Burakubuu

Synopsis
In the tavern, Burakubuu questions Heelya further about his sister and of his status as "The Chosen One." Heelya answers as best as she can before departing on an important errand. With that, the party sets about preparations. Jeidobii studies the newly-acquired tome while Burakubuu keeps a close eye on the gates to the inner city to discern habits and patterns of the guards that could be exploited. Torq and Denahi do some drinking and gather supplies.

Buu returns to the group to let them know he's found a possible way in; he explains his plan and hurries off to see Leroy. Meanwhile, Jeidobii collects the new armor he had made for himself and the claws for Icca. Icca, however, is not initially amenable to such adornment though he eventually acquiesces. Buu explains his plan to pose as merchants to get into the inner gates and Leroy accepts, in the process revealing that Leroy is much more than he seems.

The party gathers and assume their disguises. The ruse is successful! Once within, they head off to see Thayet, the science officer, but she is of little help aside from confusing them further about Tallulah's story. She does reveal to them, however, that Jaren is soon to be in the square, with the king. The party sneaks out to observe, watching the procession of royal guards and the king, followed ultimately by their nefarious foe.

As they wait patiently in the shadows, a holy rage overtakes Burakubuu and he rushes Jaren! Just as Buu strikes his adversary, Jaren reveals a new and different scene around them, that of fallen guards and a ruined city. A fierce battle begins, with Jaren summoning golems and demons. He calls out to and mocks each member of the party in turn, and it seems no one can harm him. As the demons begin overtaking the party, Buu rushes to Jaren, beseeching him to relent this assault, free Jeidobii's mother, and take him instead of his friends.

"I'm the one you want!"

Jaren laughs, "Not you, Burakubuu, but I thank you for bringing me... The Chosen One..."

And with that, Jaren's demons take hold of Denahii and disappear.

Jaren pulls Buu close to him, placing the monk's hand upon a dagger as he shoves it into his own breast and collapses.

The illusion clears. The party stands amidst the body of the fallen king himself, and Burakubuu stands over the corpse of Jaren, a bloodied knife in hand.

The kingsguard seizes our heroes. Jeidobii and Torq resist, calling out that something is amiss. Burakubuu surrenders without a fight.