The Letter

*The Letter* is the title of the eleventh episode of the fourth season of The Numen Swell and the forty seventh session of the entire game.

This session was played on September 8th, 2019

## The Letter

### Writer

Jonny Christie, Matt Christie, Richie Maynard, Dani Morrison, Kyle Muller

## Synopsis

The Paladin is sitting in the office of Booker Dread, or whoever it is. Across from him is the ghost captain. They attempt to negotiate for his coin but the paladin continually shifted the conversation to who Dread really is. Once he determines the facts and establishes that the Body is at least Jack Burrows, he attempts to revive him and force the dark spirit out. It does not work. This confuses him even more. He decides the next best thing is to strike. Mikey is traveling with Thomas and Shimo, their new Darfellan friend. They’ve been walking for… awhile. Mikey finds out a bit about what the chain room is like from the two others (as they’ve both been there) and Thomas reminds him of the Letter which sparks a whole new mission, decipher it. Dex has made it to the coast of Bhumi. He doesn’t take time to rest before heading inland towards Ora Tatou. Tamaa wakes up after having a Vrock-induced seizure. She is surrounded by the two daughters and Chiens. The Aquatic Elf asks where the others are and Tamaa goes on a rant about how they mean nothing to her and they aren’t worth the time. Chiens doesn’t believe that. She questions why ever travel with the group then and the mother tells her it was to “take care of Orville” which was also not happening. Chiens is convinced Tamaa is not suited to care for those little girls so she prepares to go find Mikey and the others with them but Tamaa strikes her down and takes the kids back in the direction of home.

Mikey is having a bad time with the letter. He already can’t read but now it’s in code. Thomas attempts to help as they start moving west towards the closest coast to Toke. The Paladin and Booker are trading blows… at least, magically. Despite his prowess, the Paladin is still outmatched. As a last-ditch effort, he sends his coin below the ocean. All it does is prolong the inevitable as he is killed. Dex arrives at the pirate capitol and seeks out Father Ted. He’s religious, that’s magic. He requests to be “sent” to Mikey and also helps Ted realize he has a nephew. The priest will attempt to help but can’t send the whole army so Dex requests he “send” Mikey here then. Having discovered their shared Lineage, Ted believes that may be easier and begins to research.

Tamaa is carrying her daughters down the coast and little Zaka begins to ask her about the demon and Chiens. The mother has nothing but bad things to say about both but they are going to find Orville because she made him a promise. Thomas is convinced he knows what the message says but before he can confirm, Shimo spots someone walking up to them in the distance. It is a very damaged Chiens. She passes out as she gets to the camp and Mikey sees the gash across her back. Father Ted believes he can preform the ritual. The only problem is, he needs something of Mikey’s for it to work. Dex thinks quick and rushes out to the Port. Mikey is livid that Chiens is hurt. Thomas rushes over to show Mikey what he found out and as Mikey reaches for the note he vanishes with half of the paper. He is standing in the church of Toke with Dex and Ted. It worked. Mikey is not happy about it. He needs to get back to the others, but Dex wants to fight the ghosts. He also gives Mikey the news that Booker Dread is William Garret. They agree to do both.

Tamaa finds Thomas and the others and attempts to strike down Chiens again because she should be dead already. Thomas steps in the way and loses his other arm. Tamaa spots the piece of the letter and decides to read it. Something clicks in her head and she decides to hold off on her purge to help them get to Mikey and defeat Booker Dread once and for all. Mikey, Dex, and the army are riding East towards Benki and the others on the famous ship, The Treant. Dex spots something following the ship and immediately tells the crew to fire on it. Mikey investigates and finds a large mechanical lobster. From the hatch the pilot screams for parlay but Dex doesn’t stop and Mikey sees Sahge. They both think they run the ship but Mikey has lordship so Dex jumps down to attack the Sahuagin personally. Mikey has Ardyn and a few men to stop it as he calls Dread on the coin to meet them, now. The Ghost agrees.

## Cast

### Main

* Mikey Gnash
* Sahge Montgomery
* Dex
* Chiens Cascade
* Orville
* Tamaa Nyeusi
* Booker Dread

### Supporting

* Thomas Dawkins
* Ardyn
* Madame Temer
* Father Ted
* Shimo Larisasi

### Guest

* Mbu
* Zaka