Session 14: The Setting of the Board

Our session was not too eventful today in terms of combat or revelations, but it contained a lot of decisions regarding the future direction of our players for this arc.

* In the illusory clearing, Daelynn reveals that her class is a closely guarded secret, known only by the guards that keep her safe
* She mentions that Tato is quite different from who she was knew
	+ We learn that, 10 years ago, Tato went to the Temple of the Wyvern in the forests of Bridgewood for a few months
	+ Whatever happened, Faephine knew about it
	+ Tato used to go by ‘Tartaros’ but, upon returning, did not recognise or know Daelynn
	+ He used to be sharper, quieter and far more calculating
* She suggests using the same guide that Tato used all those years ago to find the templeー a Tabaxi Ranger known as Caelum Mors
	+ However, Daelynn’s spies in the northern palace have confirmed that he and Faephine are still in contact and, thus, shouldn’t be fully trusted
* While Daelynn has no magic herself, her attuned great axe disappears into a burst of light and, with a twist of her ring, her clothes are fixed with illusory magic
* She escorts the heroes back to the palace, agreeing to meet up with them on the morrow when they all awaken
* Marcus spends a while in the dreamscape at the edge of Lunari’s pond
	+ They talk about feelings and their expectations of emotional responses
	+ She specifies if he continues to want to be her warlock, her new deal will involve him hunting down Naga-Jun, whilst keeping an eye on his newest vassal, Allegra Valentine
* The next morning, a few important conversations were had
	+ Tato and Morgan seemed to have made up after the disaster that was yesterday
	+ Marcus and Clara have a very heartwarming discussion, with the former encouraging her to go become friends with Voldi
	+ Entari apologised to Marcus for his choice to endanger his family and promises to deliver the moonlight flail to the Lunari temple
* Entari and Morgan head towards the Empress in order to make their bargain
	+ She eventually pries the truth out of Morgan that Thia Nailo is his mother, something that she is not entirely surprised by
	+ He pleads his case to get Thia pardoned, which the Empress responds with a list of conditions
	+ She reiterates that while she does not care for the war her mother started, she will not stop until she gets ‘the last Medfras’ head mounted on her wall’
	+ One of the conditions is that Morgan become her ambassador and that Entari organises the pardon on the Petradorian side
	+ He disappears into the shadows
* Back with the others, everyone starts preparing to head South-West towards the Callowbrand Manor. They plan to get Eora to stay at the manor and look after the family whilst also recovering
	+ Clara specifies she plans to stay and help in Fargrave
	+ She also seems to make friends with Voldi, it’s very sweet
* Back with the brothers, Entari reappears to interrupt the awkward small talk Morgan is trying
	+ He’s secured the pardon
	+ The two leave where scathing comments are thrown back and forth before Entari ducks into a hall and pulls Morgan with him
	+ Morgan punches Entari
	+ Entari asks if that made him feel better
	+ An argument ensues that did not seem to have any possible good outcome, with Entari trying to be somewhat passive whilst Morgan wished to be angry and argumentative
		- Consisted of Morgan believing he was replaced by Voldi/Chartreuse as soon as they parted and also being angry that he wasn’t brought in when Asmodeus became a presence in Entari’s life
		- Entari stipulated that his brother wouldn’t have called him either, choosing instead to take all of the problems on board. That seems to strike a nerve
	+ While both brothers were valid, the conversation was doomed and Entari turned and walked away
* The tension continues on in the guest hall where Morgan explains that he is the new Chaeran Ambassador
	+ Entari quietly comments that he’s taken Tiberius’ role himself
	+ The others immediately see the bruise on Entari’s cheek and know it was Morgan, the two briefly bickering over a healing before Tato eventually does it
	+ Morgan and Entari say their goodbyes and the group begins on their next adventure, minus one
* Clara specifies she must start preparing for the Summer Solstice so she must remain
* It takes most of the day but, by evening, they make it to the Callowbrand Manor
	+ Tilda is disappointed to learn Marcus is not going to remain at the manor, but seems to find some comfort in the fact that Eora will remain.
	+ The group spends the night and sets out again the next day, making it to the Bridgewood forest
	+ They find Caelum Mors hut, where he proceeds to terrify the group
* Ramzi discovers that Pogo has had rabies this whole time
* Our group end the session about to continue on their trek towards the Temple of the Wyvern

And thus we await next session, coming on the 19th of January, 2022!