Rise of Drekis: Chapter 3 Episode 05

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==Synopsis ==
The party encounters a massive Trollaroo in a bamboo forest, skillfully evading it. The next day, they reach Umma, a village larger than Ayu, witnessing a city preparing for war. Sunny navigates local tensions to secure a boat to Ember's Keep. Meanwhile, Daniel imparts surveying knowledge, and Hank entertains the locals with stories of Drekis. On December 27, Headmaster Ron offers the party Umma citizenship for their valuable external knowledge amidst war preparations. Bill uncovers Umma's military strength, and the night concludes with a festive dinner, where gifts and stories are exchanged. 
==Recap==
===Encounter with the Trollaroo: December 25th 1517===
The party, comprising Bill, Daniel, Sunny, Hank, and Kas, continues their journey through a bamboo forest. While traversing the dense vegetation, Bill discerns the approach of a large creature. Concerned for their safety, Bill instructs Daniel to scout ahead. Daniel's investigation reveals a towering Trollaroo, measuring 15 feet in height, with smaller trolls nestled in a pouch on its midsection. Swiftly communicating his findings to the party, they unanimously decide to change their course to avoid the creature. Fortunately, the Trollaroo passes by without detecting the party's presence.
===Arrival in Umma: December 26th 1517===
The following day, the party successfully crosses a river and reaches the village of Umma. Umma, a larger settlement compared to Ayu, borders a river that expands into a bay utilized for fishing. In need of healing, the party seeks assistance from a general cleric in Umma, who performs healing spells on them. As the party explores the village, they observe soldiers preparing for an impending war. Notably, the soldiers wield predominantly stone weapons, with iron being the metal of choice for tools and weapons—a departure from the more common use of bronze in Arcadia.
Inquiring about the unfolding events, Bill approaches the cleric for information. She recounts the previous turmoil in the region, detailing the intervention of the great rangers of Yaka, who successfully vanquished the green dragon that terrorized the locals. Presently, the rangers of Yaka are rallying cities across their empire to send soldiers, preparing for conquests across the seas. The cleric explains that the krakens are nearly eradicated, and a fleet is being readied for a glorious campaign.
Meanwhile, Sunny, desiring to sail to Ember's Keep, encounters complications when attempting to purchase a boat from Little Bobby's widow. Little Bobby was the man who sailed the party across the river into Umma but died to piranhas after the party left. Accusations and disputes ensue, prompting Sunny to seek an alternative fisherman. Despite warnings about the dangers of the ocean, Sunny convinces a fisherman, enticed by a substantial sum of gold, to sail the party to Ember's Keep.
During this time, Daniel engages with surveyors working on a pyramid's construction, imparting mathematical and surveying knowledge.
Hank, on the other hand, spends his time entertaining the locals in the city center with songs and stories about Drekis. As they watch, multiple fireballs burst into the air, a signal of impending war. A villager explains the significance, revealing the city's preparations for world conquest. Hank is advised to meet with the headmaster, but he declines initially.
===The Dinner Party: December 27th 1517 ===
The next day, Hank is approached by Headmaster Ron, who seeks information about Drekis and Hank's companions. Following a brief exchange, Ron extends an invitation for Hank and his party to reside in Umma, emphasizing the value of their knowledge for both the city's development and the impending war. The headmaster offers promises of wealth and power, sealed with the gift of an emerald. Ron also invites Hank and his party to a dinner party.
Simultaneously, Bill undertakes the task of gathering information on Umma's military forces. He discovers a formidable composition of 40 soldiers, 5 sorcerers, and 14 clerics, noting the exceptional strength of the soldiers.
That night, the party attends the dinner party hosted by Headmaster Ron. Amidst the festivities, Ron bestows numerous gifts upon the party and officially extends citizenship offers to Umma. In a reciprocal gesture, Sunny gifts Ron a spyglass, leaving the attendees in awe of the device. Throughout the evening, stories are exchanged between the party and the locals about their homelands. 
==Experience==
No experience awarded this episode.
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