Realms S2E17 Troubling News

It was supposed to be a brief stop in Northfell. However, after burning down the temple to thwart an assassin the situation has become complicated.

### Player Characters Present

Eclipse, Naphako, Keywynn, Kyrealle, Kerrick

### Synopsis

After their confrontation with Pyrealle's priestess the party decides it’s time to leave Northfell and head back to Andoria. They say goodbye to Druuk who says through grit teeth that they are welcomed back anytime. The party has done a great deed for the town but also has created a great deal of work for Druuk as he grabs his tools to begin repairs on the burnt down temple. Upon arriving Kyrealle sees an opportunity to drift into a parking spot with the newly acquired Honka Truck and cover Theren with snow.

The group enters the town and finds Orgul in the tavern. They ask to speak with him and he ushers them into the office. Orgul brings out an item that allows no magic to enter the bubble and casts zone of truth as well. Orgul explains that Vrigka is in the Frigid Expanse and has taken over Crestmaw and Drasis. His army is occupied at the moent but will soon move north. Unsure of Vrigka’s intention he looks to Eclipse for answers. Reluctantly Eclipse explains what happened upon leaving Vrigka’s encampment, he saw Vrigka’s true form which was that of Argu. The very same Argu the Conquer who was the battle master for the large orc army in the Dead Sands. Orgul smiles and now knows he can truly trust Eclipse. He tells the party that he has gathered his own army to meet Argu in the south. Telling the party if they are able to focus on Pyriel, whom they now know to also be Val’Tok, he can keep Argu at bay. They agree and leave the tavern.

The group heads to the blacksmith to speak with Oska, the fiery dwarven smith. They explain that Hektor sent them there to share his true feelings and also find out about the rezarium that he is owed. She begins to get a little more feisty but tells the group about the missing rezarium and that she is headed to Thendihr. If Hektor cares for her he should meet her there. Keywynn confronts Rolan about his recent behaviors which he dodges gracefully. Naphako as Light connects more with her brother Eclipse as the group prepares to leave the town and head back to Trevak. On their way out Kyrealle notices a familiar figure, it’s Tutan, her close friend's uncle. The two embrace and exchange details. He tells Ky about the tower and how he’s planning on staying here to help the people. They both talk about his niece Simonji and how she is part of some resistance in Hylak. They bid farewell and the group leaves Andoria.

The group arrives at Trevak and Keywynn and Naphako immediately head to see Janice. They proudly deliver the final lost chapter of Murder She Wrote on Parchment to Janice, and enjoy tea before eventually saying their goodbyes and go to meet their friends. Meanwhile Kerrick and Rolan were drinking at the bar and Kyrealle and Eclipse went to visit Glim. Glim welcomed them as the two attempted to pull a fast one on Glim, claiming they did not get the full payment. While he seemed privy to what they were trying to pull he gave them the gold they claimed to be owed. They took the gold and went back out to the town square.

Just then a large darkness filled the sky. The group met up and stood along with the townsfolk looking up. There was an explosion in the mountain that sent stone and snow everywhere. The darkness continued to move closer and closer to town, revealing a monstrous form of a dragon, This was not a normal dragon, but one made of rezarium, the same dragon they saw in the Artificer’s tower just days ago. As it swooped down towards town a large beam of radiant energy poured out of the creatures destroying part of the town. Flying back up and turning around for another pass the group stood in fear and waited.