Tides of Death: Episode 44

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==Recap==
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===Flotsam Island, beginning of March, 1515===
The has just walked into the sea to meet Rho-ei, led by Nilrem and Saol. They all walk into the water. A large wave hits them. Nilrem sees large violet eyes, looking at him. Rho-ei greets him. A short exchange later, Nilrem and Lord Dengar are washed up on the shore. Saol tries to help Lord Dengar but kills him in the process. 
They push Lady Dengar into the sea as well. She washes up ashore, goes to strike Saol, and just realizes she is able to walk now. 
In Flotsam Island, Nilrem and Saol set up Dengar as the main family and declare the blacksmith as the noble Smith. He will take care of the business while the Crimson Fists are away. They sail for Sulfer Island. Nilrem shares the conversation with Rho-ei.
===Meanwhile, on Sulfer Island===
John Winters spends the night staring at , Cleric of Tempos. Archie reasons with Winters. They discuss what to do about him. After deliberation, John asks him what spells he can cast. He declines. John asks him what he offers in exchange for Nilrem, but the cleric makes no offer. Some hours later, the cleric sleeps in an abandoned house. 
John rummages through the castle of , and cleric starts to hold masses. Winters confronts him, the cleric accepts his condition. The same night, he gets reports that Father Pike is holding mass again, John and Archie head there. 
They cannot approach the area, it radiates warmth. John remands oil and a torch. Two of the sailors drag the priest out. They burn the remains of the quazi-church. Archie beats up the cleric, the damage done to him is more than expected. 
===10th March, 1515===
Nilrem and Saol arrive at Sulfer Island, and they exchange news. They immediately meet the cleric. Saol doesn't want to discuss it with him and leaves the rest of the party to it. Nilrem is at the height of his arrogance and hears the cleric out. The cleric calls for Tempos, and minutes later, a rumble of the clouds is heard. Nilrem asks to speak to his deity. 
Cleric repeats "Rho-ei", John furiously condemns Nilrem. Saol comes to see the commotion, and he is frozen in fear witnessing Rho-ei's name uncovered. Nilrem loses interest. 
Saol stabs the cleric and demands they kill everyone here, in panic. John disagrees and yells at Nilrem. Nilrem starts to casts . Archie jumps him and knocks it out of him, grappling Nilrem. Saol goes into the ocean to talk to Rho-ei. 
John is threatening Nilrem, Nilrem refuses to promise he won't cast any spells if he is released, he stays silent. Saol stops himself before going into the ocean. Saol says lost himself and retracts his previous demand to kill all witnesses. John offers to bury the hatched with Nilrem, Nilrem asks for an apology in private. He does so and signals to Archie to release Nilrem. When released, he casts to test their reaction, nobody interrupts. Nilrem apologizes as well.
They order everyone to line up for the ritual. John guts one of the people that asks who Rho-ei is. Nilrem buddies up to Saol, explaining how he thought it was time to come out, while Saol thought they should remain in the shadows. They throw Father Pike into the sea, then walk in after the corpse. They open their eyes under the sea to see tentacles warping around Father Pike. They explain the confusion to Rho-ei. They exchange unknown words. Nilrem asks: Why are you here, and not up there, with them?
Nilrem tells Saol that they need to put The White Prince on pause and deal with the clerics. The Crimson Fists round up people for the ritual, John holds a short speech. 10 people are accepted. 11th is scared, Saol pushes him in, and is swallowed by the sea. All remaining are accepted and returned to the shore. They question if anyone had a vision. People claim seeing violet eyes and Saol, with his pendant and behind him, Winters, his decapitation wound is clear.
After a night of celebration, Nilrem informs them they need to leave Dardens and lose the cleric ship. Saol suggests they kill the clerics. They know about Sulfur Island, their people need to get out. 
Nilrem remembers the exact words. Saol says they need to remain in Dardens. 
Saol does an omen reading:
Will I die if I leave Dardens?
Archie is concerned with his purpose now that they are on a holy crusade. He speaks to the party about his punches being stronger. They test his strength on a random person but everything seems normal. They assume it only works on followers of Astair. 
 
===11th March,1515===
John wants to go to Alba Island, they will drop him off there while they go visit Telemaki. Nilrem notifies the citizens to pack for tomorrow. asks Saol what is going on. 
John asks the people who can't fight to go to the outer rim and spread rumors about their location. He asks those capable of fighting to stand with him. A woman asks who they are fighting against, Nilrem her. They brand all the people. One person tries to babble their way through but is caught by Winters.
They lost 20% of people, 160 people left. 
 gives 100 silver to all non-fighters. John gives them 5 gold on top. They send one ship to Jamuba and another to Virex. 
John pays 20 gold and 200 silver to fighters. They are expected to arrive in 3 months. 
==Experience==
No exp this episode.
Category:Tides of Death Episodes