Empires of Arcadia: Episode 24

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==Recap==
===Day 305===
The Yaka Rangers are in Rikki and have exchanged tablets for some magical gear.
The party do some research into the dungeon in Hearthome. They are told it is the Tomb of Queens from the old Western Empire of Ancient Bravo. The Western Empire's Capital was Acropolis but the royal tombs were in Hearthome. According to the records, there are 5 denizens of significance in the tomb. 4 Queens and one King. The wizards of Rikki are unsure why they have raised from the dead, but have several theories.
* Queen Selene who was known for overseeing a significant golden age of the Western Empire.
* King Fredric who was assassinated after being a pretty good king, seen more as a rallying symbol after his death.
* Queen Jona was known for her archery and horsemanship and an expert at military matters. Famed for succeeding in a guerrilla war against a much larger invading force. Led patrols herself and gained the moniker "Phantom of the Forest" due to her Ethereal Bow and Leather Armor of Phasing. She was buried with the bow, but the armor was lost overseas. Also buried with a magic dagger.
* Queen Xena the first queen of the Western Empire at the dawn of the Age of Might. Founded the empire by bringing unruly tribes together through diplomacy and war.
* Queen Seraphina the last queen of the Western Empire before the storms came and the mountains rose. Was at least a 9th level wizard. Was known to be able to cast Wall of Fire and Cone of Cold. Considered the greatest of all the former monarchs. One of her magic items is likely an amulet of anti-detection. 
The party exchange a +1 spear in exchange for 3 spiderclimb potions so they can deal with the sideways dungeon. The party are told they are owed 2 more potions after in this trade.
The party also ask about Nekkraut. Nekkraut was known for having a great tower that rose into the sky in ancient times. The ancient tower was shattered when the storms came and the mountains rose. The ruins of the tower aren't shielded like the tomb from scrying, but scrying is fragmented. There is some sort of chaotic untamed energy around the tower. Whatever is in the tower has left a rift or something that is creating this energy. The location of the last tablets for the wizards is likely inside the ruined tower.
The party decide that the Deepspawn, Nekkraut and the Tomb of Hearthome are too difficult for them right now and decide to head back to Yaka for new leads.
===Day 306===
The party leave Rikki and encounter a group of 7 Polacanthus in the Bamboo Forest. One Polacanthus steps in front of the group to ward off the party. The dinosaurs flee from the party after the party fire at them. The party don't pursue and let the herbivores escape. 
===Day 309===
The party get back to Yaka. The party get reports that there is a tree full of Forest Gnomes who have moved into town from Ayu. Flinthart Bluesteel speaks with the Forest Gnomes and gets advice about making plans and getting information.
The party then talk with a member of the Yaka council about the current situation. The Halflings of Bastian have been attacked by more Orcs. There is also a new dragon in the area of Umma that is slightly larger than the dragon Anthrax that Zai defeated months ago. The party decide the new green dragon, nicknamed the "Big Greenie Meanie" will be their next target.
But first the party decide to visit Bluesteel to see if they can upgrade Thorbjørn's armor. 
===Day 312===
The party arrive in Bluesteel City. The party find out they need more dragonscales to make armor for Thorbjørn. The party trade one of their magic items for a ring of fire resist. The party also trade 3 magic swords and magic chainmail for magic bracers of +2. Thorbjørn wears the bracers for now, but will give them to Zai when he gets the new armor.
The party stay overnight at Flinthart's house with his wife, Agatha.
===Day 313===
The party leave Bluesteel City, aiming now to reach the new Green Dragon near Umma.
===Day 319===
The party return to Tombstone, the dwarf outpost in Mount Skyshroud. The dwarves there give the party information where the nearby Dragon's Lair is, and will pay the party 4 Bluesteel Daggers if they kill the dragon. The party rest overnight in Tombstone.
===Day 320===
The party head north to the lake where the Dragon was spotted. Along the way the party are ambushed by the Green Dragon. The party defend themselves and damage the Dragon's Wings before the Dragon retreats. The party heal up and keep traveling to the Dragon's lair to finish it off.
The party reach the described place, a cave hidden by a false wall. Flinthart leads the party inside, casting Protection from Poison on himself. Inside the party discover hundreds of orc skulls used to make furniture. The party also see a treasure horde, including a King's Crown in good condition. 
==Experience==
No experience given out this episode.
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