Tombs of Scoria: Episode 72

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== Synopsis ==
Alyx maintains a cold distance from Anton while Imrik, who is researching spells and experimenting with alchemical substances, faces a series of challenges including a failed Death Spell. On September 25, they discover Valara in ruins and Mahtava’s silence despite looming threats. Imrik reaches out to Queen Gorhilt of Mahtava, who skeptically agrees to a meeting in Zelenia, where the party encounters a city with many eunuchs and a suspicious invisible follower. After a contentious discussion with the queen, a deal is struck to halt Mahtava’s shipments once Xorathis is defeated. Anton’s divination warns of ancient magic and potential famine, prompting a risky plan to lure Xorathis with a false promise. Their journey through an overgrown forest leads them to confront magical dangers and fey creatures, ultimately causing them to reconsider their approach. Imrik’s attempt to secure divine assistance fails, leading the group to retreat to The Capital for further deliberation.
==Recap==
===14th August, 1513===
Anton has just finished the ceremony for Velthara and gotten a spear:
+3 spear
Imparts 60 feet of on the wearer
 is always attached to the spear
Point of spear lights torches, lanterns and other fires
Puts out small fires
Can hold large amounts of weight
Can cast once per day
===23rd August, 1513===
 keeps a great distance from Anton on the way home and holds a grudge against him. Imrik greets them on the shore of Bon' Theris, offers to them back to The Capital, she declines. 
Tyrael has learned dragon-riding. Anton creates Oil of Slipperingness while Imrik researches the spell. Imrik fails . 
===25th September, 1513===
Imrik scries on Mahtava, Valara is destroyed and filled with greenery. Other than that, they notice no changes, Mahtavans haven't responded to threats. The Brothers decided to let The Queen deal with negotiation. Lyra has been burned, the path to Yunta is dangerous, Mahtava can no longer contribute to the war. 
After deliberation, Imrik casts 
They arrive at the gates of Zelenia. Shine walks first and the brothers follow. The men in the city look at the brothers in wonder. Anton nods to the men and points to the amulet. He notices about 50% of men are eunuchs. 
Tyrael sees an invisible figure following them over rooftops. Imrik casts , which angers the guards and they demand Shine's wizard turns in all spell components and magical items. Imrik and leaves the town. 
Queen of Mahtava and Shine discuss in front of Anton and Tyrael. After a brief discussion, the queen agrees to stop shipments to Mistrya when Xorathis is slain. They spend the night in the meadows. 
Anton tried to plead with Velthara to deal vengeance on Mahtava after killing Scoria, Velthara says that isn't his fight. 
===26th September, 1513===
Anton casts and :
Will we do well if we fight Xorathis today?
*Xorathis and the wood are ancient. Beware their magic. 
What is the consequence of making the deal with Mahtava?
*Mistrya will starve this winter. 
Imrik a message to Xorathis. 
Shine flies them to Yunta, they decide to walk through the Undergrowth. soon, they come after dragon footprints that are 3 times the size of hers. By nightfall, they reach Valara, and decide to trudge through the Overgrowth. Imrik casts and summons a warhorse of Lord Seagate.
Imrik and Anton feel the magic in the forest, and notice pixies and similar fey creatures along the way. Shine speaks to the creatures, the party decides to continue following the footsteps. Fungi attack them, Anton and the horse are fatigued. Few hours later, they reach the edge of the overgrowth. Shine is unable to pinpoint the dragon's location in the woods. Shine blurts out they are there to kill the dragon. 
The party presses deeper into the woods, it reminds them of Feywild. They decide to leave the woods. A discussion ensues.
===26th September, 1513===
Imrik teleports to Wikkthronrarenta to get a cleric to cast on Anton so he can cast . He goes to the , the main cleric of Martha, to be teleported with him. Bella asks to pray together, Imrik agrees. Martha has told her the forest is sacred and the 4 of them may cause great harm to it. Before Imrik leaves, she pleads with him to calm the evil and rage in their family. 
Anton Teleport to the temple and requests an audience with the cleric of Martha. He provides additional information. She denies. Anton and Imrik go to , she also denies. 
The brothers reunite and discuss. They decide to fall back to The Capital. 
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