Session 54

**Session 54 of the Eden campaign** took place October 31 (In Erideon morning of Oct 8).

## Summary

Asutali, Huron and Ulfgar head to Metheus's Beacon, where they traverse some simple obstacles before discovering an extensive complex of Kobolds in servitude to Metheus, himself in service to the deceased Master Logarius, the Great Conqueror. A conversation with Metheus greatly expands the Suspects' knowledge of Logarius's philosophy and motives, but they have reasons to believe that the old Kobold may not know the full truth behind Logarius's actions. Regardless, Ulfgar lights a beacon of law, giving the Suspects the ability to traverse the Lawful planes.

## Synopsis

Metheus's Beacon is located on the island of Illium, off the coast of Verhasselt and the Seitern river, in the so-called Fjords of the New Monarchy, one of the more sparsely-populated areas of the wealthy and prosperous Capital Duchy.

Asutali conducts research on the other beacons: according to reports from Pelaia D'Amarsian, Sorius's Keep (Nordencaamp), Leucis's Arena (Morania), Philidor's Beacon (Effert's Woods), Astarus's Tower (Lake Muin) and Metheus's Lighthouse (Verhasselt) are the Beacons.

## NPCs

* **Metheus Mandalian**: Metheus, of the House of Mandalos, was one of the chosen Kobolds of Logarius when the Great Conqueror constructed the Beacons. Metheus firmly believes that Logarius was betrayed by Moradin, Logarius's closest confidant and friend, and Neia, Logarius's partner and spouse. Some of his notable quotes include:
	+ "Master Logarius believed that conquering mortality is the method of ending the cycle of conflict. That mortality is the source of disparity and ambition."
	+ "The Master firmly held that the universe was one--the word multiverse a technicality--for which he was the object of much ridicule and denigration."
	+ "The Master never believed in the unification of the stones of Altruism or those of Solipsism--these would compromise the free will of their bearer, whereas those of Order or those of Chaos would only strengthen their agency."

* **T. Piranicus**: the personal servant of the last Mandalian, Tuius Piranicus dresses in a most elegant fashion, just as his Golden-scaled master.

## Quests

### Ongoing

* **I'll make a man out of you! (Huron):** Train the Tennega division to a higher standard.
* **Operation Edelweiss (Everyone):** Infiltrate the Keldari ceremony for the knighting of Grand Master Reinhardt's son. Install a strong ally as Pontiff of the Kelic faith.
* **The False Brother (Ulfgar):** Investigate the Sons of Mzund further.
* **The Frequent Suspects II (Huron):** Unearth the final whereabouts of Branarth, the Lord Lautrec.
* **The Soul of Altruism (Everyone):** Achieve mastery over the Good eyestones (green). The Green eyestones are possessed by: Taroverulus, of the Halls of Mandalos, Radovius, of the Overworld, and possibly Cassida, of the Hunting Grounds.
* **The Soul of Solipsism (Everyone):** Achieve mastery over the Evil eyestones (red). The Red eyestones are possessed by: Friede, of the Ashen Queendom, Vidine, of the Netherworld, and by Romulus, of the Red Realms.
* **Unshackling Mortality (Asutali):** Discuss the two Great Arts of Soulcraft--Lycanthropy, and Vampirism--and their history, with Gwyon de Glauver, Gradius the Wanderer, and Krispin van ter Haar.

### Completed

* **The Western Beacon (Everyone):** Explore and activate the Western Beacon.