Portents and the Book

"**Portents and the Book**" is the fifth session of the first WGA campaign. After travelling through the Pearlbow Wilderness, the Red thread make camp and set off in the morning.

## Synopsis

### Aftermath of the night

Kismet wakes early, retreating into the woods to get away from the party for a moment. The conversation with Agatha shook him in a way he did not anticipate. Florian speaks to Asriel, but ends up getting upset, thinking he made the Aasimar angry in some way. Agatha finds Florian and sings them a lullaby in Undercommon to calm him down. Valac overhears the song and recognizes it, momentarily struck by terror - it's a Dynasty melody, and the voice sounds just like his sister Lada. He manages to convince himself it's not her, and he's safe, when Kismet approaches him for a brief conversation, understanding they will be heading into a dangerous situation. Valac advises him to stay away if things get dangerous - a simple warning of the tiefling's power. This is communicated via telepathy after Valac learns how Kismet feels about death - if it comes down to it, he'd rather the bandits die than one of their number.

### A message from the Raven Queen

The group leaves the campsite, heading deeper into the woods. About two hours in, Kismet suddenly finds himself alone, surrounded by ravens. Terrified, he makes a run for it, trying to escape the vision. To the other party members, he simply zones out, falling forward. A raven feather remains from the vision, and Kismet tucks it in his hat, but they carry onward.

### Black Diamonds fight

The party reaches a clearing with a hidden entrance. Florian and Kismet scout ahead and hear voices, and they return to the party to discuss. Kismet uses his invisibility to help, and Valac says he can detect life forms with his abilities. The two of them head in before the others, but Valac trips down the stairs, alerting the gang members inside. Rushing out, they listen out for enemies, but no one approaches. Worried that the Black Diamonds will try and hide the book, the party rushes in.

A fight breaks out, the first with the entire party present. Valac stays far away, while the melee fighters get right in. Kismet breaks invisibility to cast Bane, which turns the archers' focus to him. In the next moment, they unload their bolts into him, and he falls unconcious. Agatha immediately shields him with her body, Valac following shortly after. Agatha is soon taken out as well, and the remaining party members dispatch the rest of the Black Diamonds.

Asriel runs over, delivering a healing hands spell and giving a potion to Agatha. After coming to, Kismet panics at the sight of blood on his hands. Without a word, Valac clears it with prestidigitation. While the others search for the book, Kismet casts a prayer of healing. Valac and Agatha interrogate the remaining member, and they are warned that more members are on the way. Valac slashes the bandit's throat, and Agatha storms out. Kismet does not flinch.

## Out of session events

The following interactions happen during the evening of the 16th.

### Decompression time

The group returns to Rexxentrum to give the book back to Sarven. Sarven uses Dunamancy to cast wristpocket, fetching gold for the group. After the drow in disguise leaves, Valac hands his share to Kismet, who turns it into a party fund. Most of the party spends the evening drinking and playing games. Kismet gets far too drunk, muttering in Undercommon while Agatha helps him up. Valac thinks he overhears, but Agatha covers for Kismet.