Rise of Drekis: Chapter 2 Episode 08

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==Synopsis==
The party, victorious over the orcs on the Voraci ship, uncovers the ship's purpose as a minor supply vessel. With this information, the party then head to a tavern to discuss their next move, when Vincent suddenly collapses. Crumpet identifies his symptoms as poison and conducts an investigation. From the investigation, it is determined that Nook Nook was tricked into poisoning Vincent by an invisible person. 
== Recap ==
=== Information Gathering: August 3rd, 1517 ===
The party, having defeated the orcs aboard the Voraci supply ship, conduct a thorough search for information. Based on the records found on the ship, they deduce that its primary mission was to replenish the forces stationed on the island. Vincent queries the former slaves about the current situation in the Dardens, a region comprising three concentric circles of small islands, totaling 60 in the outermost layer. According to the former slaves, one of the 60 islands has been seized by the Voraci army and repurposed as a resupply port. The governing body responsible for the Dardens is preoccupied with other matters, hindering efforts to reclaim the island.
=== Vincent gets Poisoned ===
The party spends the remainder of the day strategizing at the tavern. They devise a plan to camp in the mountain pass, intercepting the orcs as they exit the fort. In the tavern, Vincent suddenly collapses in his chair. The party promptly secures the tavern and initiates an investigation, suspecting poisoning. Drawing upon her knowledge of poisons, Crumpet determines that Vincent likely ingested a specific berry, inducing incapacitation for a day or two. Despite an extensive search, she finds nothing in the tavern.
Elaine and Nook Nook transport the ailing Vincent to Lord Campbell's estate, leaving Crumpet behind to continue the inquiry. At the estate, Elaine discusses Lord Campbell's future, inquiring about his aspirations post-liberation. He expresses a desire to remain the mayor of Santa Barabra and find love, subtly hinting at an affection for Elaine that goes unnoticed by her.
Crumpet returns to the estate, reporting no suspicious findings in the tavern. She then searches Nook Nook which leads her to discover poisonous berries in his pocket. Crumpet then questions Nook Nook how he got them and explains that Vincent gave them to him while invisible. Crumpet continues her questioning and discovers that someone invisible snuck into the city and tricked Nook Nook into poisoning Vincent's drink. After Vincent, he was told to poison Elaine and once both of them were poisoned, he was to wave a flag on the top of a roof to signal an invasion. According to Nook Nook he thought the poison was actually berries that make people stronger.
Crumpet leaves Nook Nook and explains to the party what she learned from the goblin and blames Vincent for convincing Elaine to spare the life of the goblin. She then leaves to bring the goblin back to the estate, but he is nowhere to be found. The party searches for Nook Nook but there is no sign of him anywhere. 
=== Preparing for War: August 4th, 1517 ===
The next day Vincent is still incapacitated and Nook Nook never returns. Elaine prepares the troops to set out for the mountain pass tomorrow.
==Experience==
No Experience given this episode.
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