Realms S1E7 Gates of Rheragord

Our adventurers finally arrive at Rheragord, a town perfectly idyllic... except for the long history of kidnappings. Torq and Jeidobii make new friends. Burakubuu does not.

### Synopsis

The group arrives in Rheragord to find a charmingly peaceful town full of friendly folk. The community seems loving and happy, almost idyllic. Upon entry, Julette takes her leave promptly to go meet with Dumond at the Church, though she still never fully explained her quest or task to the group. In need of food and rest the group makes their way to the Tasty Traveller.

As they enjoy libations and discuss their adventure thus far, a beautiful singer takes the stage and the tavern quiets down. She plays a gorgeous and melancholy song and Jeidobii is transfixed to see she is a half-elf like him. When she finishes her performance, he goes to greet her. They chat and together abscond for tea and continued discussion. “Tea.” gentle reader, being a euphemism for sex.

Meanwhile, Denahi and Torq are deep in their cups when a mysterious stranger beckons Burakubuu over. Buu, oblivious to social queues, stays at the table but the stranger approaches and accosts him. She puts a dagger to his neck and on instinct Denahi intervenes. The stranger introduces herself as Helia, and invites Buu to visit her at his convenience.

The next morning Jeidobii rejoins the group for breakfast. It is then they realize the owner of the tavern, Fera, is the wife of the murdered man and mother to the abducted child. Jeidobii takes her aside to share the painful news with her. He returns to the table with resolved to see Rosa rescued and the antagonists caught. The party agrees. They finish up and head back into town.

Burakubuu makes a quick trip to meet Helia, learning that she, like him, is a monk of the Honored Palm. Though she doesn’t provide him with new information to his origins or their current quest, she reiterates the coming of a darkness. Back on the streets, Torq spots a young Goliath girl, mistaking her just momentarily for his lost daughter. He learns she was abandoned, never knowing her family, and was raised by the town librarian. Torq reflects on this as the party makes their way to the church to meet with Dumond and Julette.

Dumond informs the group of the troubles that have beset the town, of the dark figures kidnapping townspeople over the years, and of their suspected location in the mountains. He further proposes they meet with Zin, an old eccentric who lives outside of town, should they wish a guide to the pass. Julette informs the party she will be staying behind to continue her study and tend to other affairs but she takes. Denahi aside to share something the party does not hear.

Our heroes ready to leave the town when a young boy runs up to them and hugs Denahi. It’s Samson, from the boat. Jeidobii greets him and the boy asks if he still has the horse he gifted. Jeidobii shows him and the boy laughs, asking whether Jeidobii has figured it out yet. Confused, Jeidobii asks what he means, and with that the boy shows him that the toy horse can be activated to summon a full size steed.

Amazed, Jeidobii thanks the boy. They make their way through the gates and to Zin’s home, as instructed. It’s a pleasant small house with a garden. They knock upon the door but there is no answer. They enter, calling out to the man they’ve come to see, but there is still no answer. They do a cursory search for any hidden doors or openings before finally deciding to try again at a better time. They head back to town.

The party returns to the Tasty Traveler to rest up before their journey. Once more, Jeidobii leaves for tea with his new friend, Jazelle. Burakubuu is again accosted by Helia, who this time forces a kiss upon him before taking her leave, realizing the big blue idiot is either daft or uninterested. With that, they rest.