Tombs of Scoria: Episode 34

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== Synopsis ==
Imrik requests cat whiskers from an elven ambassador, which are provided. The Queen summons the brothers to discuss Kel Pochi’s rebellion and his co-conspirators, Mother Janice and Kel Danlien Lockheart, who hold Princess Sara Haraziem hostage. The Queen seeks to capture them and retrieve hidden items. Imrik scouts Lockheart's keep while Tyrael meets with The Family to gather information. Anton contemplates vengeance against his father. Despite initial resistance, the brothers infiltrate the keep, subdue Lockheart, and learn Sara's location. They extract Sara from a church, who reveals deeper conspiracies and agrees to return with them, leading them to a hidden shield before they teleport away.
==Recap==
=== 31st July, 1512 ===
Imrik asks the elven ambassador in Wikkthronrarenta for some cat whiskers, which he provides.
The Queen summoned the brothers for a talk. She tells them of the deeds of Kel Pochi, who has been associated with Cleric of Voraci named . She is working from Rwalwikk with other nobles there. It seems they are attempting to overthrow her. The belt and shield Clertis told them about are hidden by Kel Pochi's co-conspirators, Kel Danlien Lockheart, a cavalry captain of Mayors of Voraci. under major Kel Gideon Schendel. She holds one of the Akuban Princesses hostage in one of the villages in Northgrove County. The Queen asks the brothers to bring Kel Danlien Lockheart and Mother Janice to her. Mother Janice needs to be brought in alive, and Kel Lockheart knows the location of the items and Akuban Princess Sara Haraziem. Tyrael asks for ESP amulet and hat of disguise back, but the items are away. The Queen desires to know how Mother Janice got the support of the nobles and for Sera to be retrieved in order for her to marry Prince Nicholas in place of her sister Maya.
Imrik asks The Queen to order Arc Sombar to give him access to spell . Imrik into a giant eagle and scouts Lockheart meadows. Velthara is not satisfied with Anton's actions, he doesn't enact Vengeance that is personal to him. Imrik takes notice of the keep and sees a group of spellcasters going into it and finds the entrance to the cellar.
=== 1st August, 1512 ===
Tyrael meets the cousin from The Family and gives them +2 Dagger, the ledgers of Mother Helga. Tyrael asks them about more interesting items.
Anton does some introspection and considers taking vengeance on his father. He is disgusted with his father for being on side of Kel Pochi, a traitor.
Imrik visits Arc Sombar, Tyrael wants to join him. Arc Sombar has spoken with the Queen and asks Imrik why he needs a spell of cutthroats and assassins and his judgment is questionable. They are becoming very powerful and denies to entrust the spell. Tyrael asks what they can do to earn her trust. She asks him about his meeting with cousin . They have a discussion, Arc Sombar isn't willing to change her mind.
They let Anton know how the meeting went. Anton lies about their father's words to him. A pair of servants bring a parchment stating that Azoron has been slain by the McGary brothers. Tyrael is still angry.
Imrik goes out and 6 merchants offer him gifts of alcohol for slaying Azoron. He brings the gifts in and they go to sleep. Tyrael sneaks out during the night. He sneaks into The Family's tavern and asks for a private meeting with Vega. He obliges and brings them into a secret room. Tyrael takes out a candle of truth and asks “Have you any knowledge of anybody reporting any of our conversations to Arc Sombar?” Vega doesn't know anything. Vega asks if Arc Sombar knows who he is, Tyrael is uncertain to the extent of her knowledge. Tyrael asks him to find out anything he can about Arc Sombar, and if any of McGary servants have been talking about their actions. They establish an agreement and Tyrael goes back to the house.
=== 2nd August, 1512 ===
In the morning, Imrik prays with Anton to Velthara. Anton casts on the wine they have received. One bottle from Five Roses Wine from West Vodan is poisoned. Tyrael checks it and sees it has been tampered with.
Imrik and brings the brothers to the keep of Kel Lockheart. Imrik casts on Tyrael and he goes to check the cellar for entrance to the house. Tyrael scampers up the wall and searches for an entrance to the cellar, he finds it and goes inside. Nobody in the cellar, in it he finds a door to the keep and picks the lock. He knocks down a bottle of wine and waits for someone to come, a few minutes later someone walks in. As he does Tyrael slinks in. In the keep, he sees Kel Lockheart, inspects the windows, and picks the lock to Lockheart's room and a few other rooms. He sneaks out and returns to the brothers.
Anton Imrik, Anton casts on them. Once inside the cellar Imrik casts on the brothers. Imrik polymorphs into an ooze and opens the door. They put Anton into a bag of holding because he is making too much noise. Tyrael picks the lock the Kel Lockheart's room. They take Anton out and Tyrael unlocks the door to the bedroom. Imrik slicks into the room and holds , Anton casts and Tyrael walks in. There are 2 people on the bed, both held. Tyrael finds a key on Kel Lochearts's belt.
Tyrael checks the locked door for traps, it is magically trapped. Imrik tries to slip into the room, it is barred. Anton ties up and gags Kel Lockheart and the man. Imrik casts on Kel Lockheart to unlock the door and Anton casts , and she opens the door. Once the spell is over, she starts to scream, Imrik her. They pocket the potions and items from the treasury. Anton casts on her and demands she tells him where the Shield Wall is and where Sara is - she says she buried the shield under the church in town, Sara is a town cleric. She shouts before Anton can stop her. Tyrael locks the door.
They discuss exit strategy and decide that Imrik and Anton will teleport out of the city and Tyrael will sneak out with them in the Bag of Holding. Anton and Imrik are still discussing teleportation. They make their way to the town church. Anton acts like he is praying and walks into the church. There is one priest there, brother Shawn, they talk, Anton introduces himself in his true name. Shawn says that the lead cleric is Sara, cleric of Voraci. Imrik slinks into Sara's room, wakes her up, and tells her who he is and he is bringing her back to The Queen.
Sara says that they killed the princess in her and resurrected the cleric within her. She is convinced the Queen is at fault for the kidnapping of her brother Budariousz. After some discussion, Sara agrees to come with them when Imrik promises she will have the final say, she just needs to hear them out. She shows them where the shield is buried. They dig out the shield and Teleport to Azoron's lair.
==Experience==
No experience this session.
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