Tombs of Scoria: Episode 15

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== Synopsis ==
In The Capital, Clertus informs the brothers about the Crusade of Vlad Orrmore and the need to find a key to the tomb in the canyons, as it cannot be opened magically. They devise a plan involving a dwarven historian, pretending their mission is to secure war technology without alerting The Free Cities. During their journey to Drunsbarr, they encounter a hostile Gil'daaren boat but manage to outmaneuver and negotiate with the enemy leader, Misha. In Drunsbarr, Tyrael plays a prank on Anton, leading to tension within the group. They eventually consult a historian who suggests seeking knowledge about the tomb key from the people of Roxsis. As they settle in Drunsbarr, Tyrael experiences a mysterious attack in his room, adding to the unfolding intrigue of their quest.
==Recap==
=== Sometime 14th to 30th November 1511===
In The Capital, Clertus tells the brothers about the Crusade of Vlad Orrmore. The crown knows the exact location of the tomb - in the canyons, next to The Rounded Mountain, but they need to find the key to it, because it cannot be opened through magical means. They discuss different ways of approach and ask about the key. They learn of an issue - Goldhill being occupied by the enemy, Mistrya. They settle on a brilliant plan concocted by three masterminds: They need to find a dwarven historian to help them, they plan to tell this historian they are on a secret mission from the crown - in search of technology to help secure weapons and armor in these times of war, but they don't want to tell The Free Cities, because they might not want to get involved with Drekis. First, they will go to Drunsbarr. They talk about how to get the key out, deciding to figure out their heist plan when they arrive in The Free Cities. The Queen and Clertus arrive with her bodyguards, covered in green cloth. The Queen hands Imrik a book Majora's Monstrous Manual and informs them the Old Vodan has been taken. Talking to a historian the Queen trusts, Lazar, they tell him about their plan and wait for their boat to set sail to Drunsbarr. 
=== 1st to 5th December 1511 ===
Imrik learns and Anton trains his hawk to snatch.
=== 11th December, 1511 ===
While out sailing, they encounter a Gil'daaren boat of war cutting right to them with speed, bound to intercept. Acting quickly, they decide to send the crew under the deck, but they change flags to parley. They talk with Misha, leader of Aldir Dogs, and she decides to board to check what goods they are sailing and if they are helping her enemies. Imrik tells her that only she may come across, not the entire crew.
As soldiers follow her, Anton begins to cast . They fire crossbow bolts at him. Imrik casts and starts cutting the ropes. Lazar, their dwarf retainer, a dwarf of war, no questions asked, starts attacking the Akubans. Tyrael starts cutting down ropes. Anton casts on Misha, commands her to surrender, and she does, but her soldiers continue to fight. Tyrael, with quick thinking, grabs the wheel turns the ship and tries to mess theirs up, the gangplanks fall off. They damage masts and break oars. Seeing this isn't going her way, Misha surrenders of her own volition this time. Anton the soldiers to throw their weapons overboard. The brothers set Misha free, after robbing her of her spyglass. They tell her they don't want any further bloodshed, as they don't want any trouble, it was all just a terrible misunderstanding. Misha writes them a letter saying they are not helping the enemy.
=== Arrival in Drunsbarr - 20th December, 1511 ===
As the brothers arrive in Drunsbarr, they tell the crew they can stay or leave back to Drekis, they say it as a crown funded vacation.
The guard points them to the Karsa inn in town. Inside, the band Kes & Kellen are playing. The party talk with the innkeeper, get rooms and go to sleep. Tyrael and Anton go to sleep, Imrik stays up drinking. Anton takes an interest in the female elf, Kes of the band of elves.
During the night Tyrael wakes up, lock picks Anton's door, disguised as Kes. Tyrael messes with Anton, pretending that Kes is interested in him and trying to trick Anton into revealing secrets. Anton holds out and doesn't reveal anything. Tyrael takes off the magical disguise and slaps Anton.
=== 21st December, 1511 ===
During the morning Anton is angry, and comes down later for breakfast, the party regroups and discuss their plans with Lazar. Tyrael leaves to talk with the traveling band, he talks with Kes and pays her to talk with Anton. Meanwhile, Anton informs Imrik of Tyraels action. 
The real Kes & Ransom go speak with Anton, Anton pissed from last night, still thinks it's Tyrael. He angrily tells that he needs to stop with this sick joke, and storms out of the tavern. Even though she explains, that is in fact her, Anton calls her a fucking ninny. Kes, outraged, says that Anton would never have made a good musician anyway.
Tyrael goes to the academy, with Imrik and the dwarf. They talk with a teacher who points them towards a historian, though he has to get back to teaching class. While they wait for him, Imrik leaves. When he comes back, they talk and discuss the queens 'donation' to their establishment. Tyrael pays 35 gold upfront and promises to donate the other 65 after they gather the information they need. They look through different things, when Lazar, finds a book about the tomb of Vlad Orrmore, though it doesn't say anything about the key. The historian tells them the people of Roxsis would know better because they made the door.
Imrik watches the mayor's house.
Anton goes to the Temple of Voraci in town. He talks with a cleric about the monsters in the areas, which temples there are and permissions to build them.
When everyone heads to bed, Tyrael opens his door and darkness comes over him, almost blinding him. He draws his sword and swings in a large area in front of him. He sees nothing, hears nothing, hits nothing, nothing is out of place. He waits a minute, but nothing is inside his room, but he is positive he was attacked. He buys the reddest wine but decides to go with a different plan. Using the hat of disguise, he makes himself look bloody and knocks on Anton's door. As Anton opens the door, Tyrael falls inside and rolls around, screaming for Anton to heal him. Anton doesn't believe him and kicks him out of the room. 
==Experience==
No Experience given out this episode.
Recap done by Odysseus
Category:Tombs of Scoria Episodes