12 Takaramont

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### Locations

Vyon- Landharbor- The Disappointing MageIsolone SwampIsolone Village- The Troll's Brew, Georgie's shop

### PCs

Brimeia, Ryleigh, Sariel, Seirixori, Urrak

### Prominent NPCs

Gunnloda, cart repair teamsters, Georgie the wagon repairwoman

## Plots

### Storylines

Dawn of the Moonborn, Dawn of the Celestial Fiend, Dawn of Divinity

## Synopsis

Dawnguard continues south into the swamp where the cart gets stuck and half the group kills a venom troll.

The two men Ryleigh and Seir found to help fix the cart do so, then they all head to the Troll's Brew in Isolone Village. A couple drinks later, Seir and Ryleigh take the cart to Georgie's place to have it fixed.

## Landharbor- The Disappointing Mage

The night comes to a close, you all find your beds, and in the morning get ready to head into the swamp. Urrak's buddy's downstairs, looking for under-armed travelers headed south. The bard is nowhere to be seen.

[10:38 PM] Urrak: Urrak goes to the bar and orders some breakfast. She nods to the man she spoke to last night, and goes off to find a table to eat at.

[10:40 PM] DM: Unless you guys are desperate to talk to the same people again... Breakfast is had, the horses readied, and in no time, you're back on the road.

## Isolone Swamp

[10:42 PM] DM: The grasslands quickly change to swampland as you continue south. The road is windy, trying to keep to the firmest, driest bits of land, though there are many places where the road turns to wood bridges and supports. The swamp is full of tall, thin trees that grow out of the waters and mud.

[10:42 PM] DM: Perception checks please.

[10:43 PM] Urrak: ((4))

[10:43 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: ((18))

[10:43 PM] Brimeia: ((4))

[10:44 PM] Seirixori: ((21))

[10:45 PM] Sariel: ((18))

[10:46 PM] DM: And Urrak, let me get a Wisdom+proficiency check from you.

[10:47 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Homashoc," Ryleigh says, pointing the direction. "Do you think you could send some of your friends to go look for us? It's not safe to stray off the path."

[10:47 PM] Urrak: ((8))

[10:49 PM] Sariel: Sariel snaps out of day dream, "Are there supposed to be lights in the swamp?"

[10:50 PM] DM: As Ryleigh points off in the distance, Urrak looks that way too, accidentally pulling the reins to the side. The horses jerk a bit, but as they right themselves, one of the wheels catches in the mud and there's a loud crack sound from beneath the cart.

[10:51 PM] Seirixori: Seir, already looking in that direction, nods, "Of course." She steadies herself after the mishap then conjures 8 swamp related animals and sends them off to what she sees. "Please let me know what you find over there, friends."

[10:52 PM] Urrak: Urrak halts the horses, "FUCK-in' fuck." She looks behind her "Everyone ok?"

[10:52 PM] Sariel: Sariel curses as the cart jostles.

[10:52 PM] Seirixori: She gets out of the cart, "Maybe we should take turns doing that," Seir mutters. She'll cast speak with animals if/when any of them come back.

[10:53 PM] DM: Eight giant frogs go hopping through the swamp.

[10:53 PM] DM: Slap squish slap squish bud weeeeeis slap squish...

[10:54 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh halts Adventure as the cart stops. She turns her horse around to look at the cart. ((14))

[10:54 PM] Urrak: Urrak will try to get the cart out of the mud to inspect the damage

[10:55 PM] DM: Give me an investigation check, Urrak.

[10:55 PM] Urrak: ((6))

[10:56 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Something's off about this wheel." Ryleigh points.

[10:56 PM] Urrak: "I heard it crack fer sure, jus' wonderin' how badly it's busted...Anyone here know how t' Mend?"

[10:59 PM] DM: Gunnloda shakes her head. "It's not one I know, no."

[10:59 PM] Brimeia: "Pretty sure Eya's spooky magic doesn't include fixing stuff."

[11:00 PM] Urrak: "Might have t' ditch th' cart, Ry," Urrak looks over to the paladin, "We can unhitch th' horses."

[11:00 PM] DM: The frogs come back.

[11:02 PM] Seirixori: Seir casts speak with animals and asks them what they found.

[11:02 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I'm going to ride back and see if there's someone who can help," Ryleigh says to the group. "Seirixori, do you want to come with me?"

[11:04 PM] Seirixori: Her eyes light up and she nods to Ryleigh while listening to the frogs.

[11:04 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh offers her hand to Seir and pulls her up onto Adventure.

[11:05 PM] Seirixori: She frowns moments later, "Stars and... animals?" Seir gets herself situated on the horse. "Is it ok to leave them here?"

[11:06 PM] Sariel: Sariel watches silently as Ryleigh and Seir ready to leave.

[11:06 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "They'll be fine, and we'll be right back. I just want to see if there's someone nearby."

[11:06 PM] Urrak: "Aye, go on, we'll be alright."

[11:09 PM] Sariel: Sariel pulls out her dagger and starts fiddling with it.

[11:10 PM] Seirixori: Seir thanks her frog friends and then excitedly starts talking to and petting Adventure.

[11:10 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: With Seirixori situated in front of her, Ryleigh grips the reigns and clicks her tongue for Adventure to start galloping.

[11:11 PM] DM: Seir and Ry head back towards Landharbor to the north.

## Seeking a cart repair

11:11 PM] DM: You guys head off towards Landharbor.

[11:13 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh has Adventure at a decent trot.

[11:13 PM] DM: Perception checks?

[11:14 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: ((13))

[11:14 PM] Seirixori: ((15))

[11:15 PM] DM: You see a cart headed your way. It's loaded with supplies, and there are two men sitting in the front, each with crossbows sitting in holsters next to them.

[11:16 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh slows their pace and waves to them. "Excuse me?" Ryleigh says once they're close enough.

[11:17 PM] DM: The man without reins puts his hand on his crossbow. "Yeah?"

[11:19 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "We don't want any trouble," Ryleigh quickly says. "Our cart is up the road a bit. Our driver ran it off the road and now its damaged, would you or your traveling companion have the ability to help us fix it?"

[11:20 PM] DM: Roll persuasion

[11:20 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: ((14))

[11:21 PM] DM: He peers at her for a second. "Depends what's wrong with it, but we got tools, yeah."

[11:22 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: She grins at him. "Excellent, and I'm not sure what's wrong with it." Ryleigh pulls Adventure around and has her trot beside their cart.

[11:30 PM] DM: "Guess we'll have to take a look then. You must not come through often to travel without tools."

[11:33 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Yeah, in hindsight, I should have thought about that. I've traveled the Spine a few times, but it's been a while."

[11:34 PM] Seirixori: "I honestly don't even know where we are."

[11:37 PM] DM: The driver pipes up. "Isolone Swamp. Worst bit of land north of the border. Other than the Bog, anyway."

[11:38 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "*All* of Vyon can't be beautiful," Ryleigh says with a small laugh.

[11:39 PM] Seirixori: "It's not that bad."

[11:41 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Parts of it are... but the part the Spine runs through isn't terrible." She doesn't say it very loud, because Seir's so close.

[11:45 PM] DM: "Gotta be real careful in parts of the swamp though. Can get dangerous, especially if you run off the road."

[11:46 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "We haven't run into anything yet, but being a stationary object definitely makes us more vulnerable."

[11:47 PM] DM: "Lots of crocs out there."

[11:49 PM] Seirixori: "Really?" Seir grins, now more interested.

[11:50 PM] DM: "Mhm... seen 'em take down a whole group traveling through."

[11:50 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "She likes animals," Ryleigh explains.

[11:51 PM] Seirixori: She then addresses Ryleigh, "Oh! I can actually turn you into one now, too." She laughs.

[11:52 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "What?" Ryleigh asks. "You can turn me into an animal?"

[11:54 PM] Seirixori: "Yeah! Into a lot of things, actually. But only if you want. I was saving it in case you get really hurt."

[11:57 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh chuckles a bit. "Just ask first, unless I'm in danger... then you have my permission to turn me into something."

[11:58 PM] DM: And you guys see the group gathered around a dead body, and we're ending here.

## Back to the swamp- venom troll

[11:11 PM] DM: Anything you all are doing while you wait?

[11:11 PM] Urrak: ((nah I don't think so))

[11:12 PM] Brimeia: ((nah nothing important. probably more terrible flirtation from bri :joy: ))

[11:13 PM] Sariel: Sariel picks up a twig and starts whittling it.

[11:13 PM] DM: A couple minutes pass. Perception checks, please.

[11:14 PM] Urrak: ((4))

[11:15 PM] Brimeia: "You certainly seem to have nimble fingers there."

[11:15 PM] Urrak: Urrak chuckles and leans against the cart

[11:15 PM] Sariel: "Oh my god."

[11:14 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Whatcha makin' Sariel?"

[11:14 PM] Brimeia: ((13))

[11:16 PM] Sariel: ((20))

[11:17 PM] Sariel: "It's not really enough to make anything, I'm just bored."

[11:17 PM] Sariel: Sariel gags, "What is that *awful* smell??"

[11:18 PM] DM: The horses start to shake their heads and paw at the ground, fidgeting.

[11:19 PM] Sariel: She abandons the twig to cover her nose.

[11:19 PM] Urrak: Urrak sniffs and gags as well. She looks over to see the horses "I got a bad feelin' about this."

[11:20 PM] DM: Perception again, pls

[11:20 PM] Urrak: ((8))

[11:21 PM] Sariel: ((15))

[11:23 PM] Brimeia: ((19))

[11:24 PM] DM: Everyone but Urrak sees, coming around a bunch of trees, a creature probably 10-12 feet tall, green, with weird proportions and wounds and boils all over it, headed in your direction. Urrak will have to wait a round to act.

[11:24 PM] DM: Roll initiative, please.

[11:25 PM] Urrak: ((12))

[11:25 PM] Brimeia: ((14))

[11:25 PM] Sariel: ((28.18))

[11:27 PM] Sariel: Sariel throws the dagger in her hand at the creature as it comes into view. ((9))

[11:27 PM] DM: @Sariel !

[11:28 PM] DM: It's not actually in range for a dagger throw yet, unless you want to do it at disadvantage.

[11:29 PM] Sariel: ((so I can roll less than a 9? lmao it wasn't gonna hit anyway))

[11:29 PM] DM: Fair enough.

[11:29 PM] DM: Staying in the cart?

[11:30 PM] Sariel: Sariel jumps out of the cart.

[11:31 PM] DM: @Brimeia

[11:32 PM] Brimeia: ((I don't have enough movement to melee right?))

[11:32 PM] DM: No, but you could dash to it or move and ready an attack.

[11:33 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia hops out of the cart and pulls out her greataxe, ready to swing.

[11:34 PM] DM: @Urrak

[11:34 PM] DM: skipped because surprise.

[11:37 PM] DM: The creature is going to lumber around the trees and move towards Bri, and she gets her readied attack.

[11:38 PM] DM: @Brimeia attack?

[11:38 PM] Brimeia: ((yes))

[11:38 PM] Brimeia: ((13 a, 13 d))

[11:39 PM] DM: Bri's axe swings and misses, then it attacks. The first claw hits for 11 slashing and 7 poison damage, and while the second misses, he scoops her up enough to bite her arm for 8 piercing and 8 poison for a grand total of 34 points of damage.

[11:42 PM] DM: Gunnloda jumps out of the cart, hammer in hand, but then her eyes turn dark and she points her hammer, and the earth around the creature explodes into a geyser of mud, muck, stone, and water. It is knocked prone and tries to shield its face from the falling debris as it all falls back to the ground. It takes 22 bludgeoning damage. and Bri takes another 6 poison damage as bits of blood and ick splash off it onto her.

[11:43 PM] DM: @Sariel

[11:44 PM] DM: If you're attacking in melee, you can attack at advantage because it's prone, so re roll the offhand dagger.

[11:45 PM] Sariel: Sariel runs to flank the creature and attacks. ((idk how to annotate all that))

[11:46 PM] DM: (18 a, 13p+1cold, 15a, 8d, 13 sneak)

[11:46 PM] Sariel: ((thanks))

[11:47 PM] DM: Sariel starts slicing ribbons into the prone creature, but as she does, some of its blood sprays back at her, giving her 7 and 9 points of poison damage.

[11:47 PM] DM: @Brimeia

[11:47 PM] DM: It is still prone, so you have advantage.

[11:49 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia decides the gross monster thing really hurts, rages, and swings recklessly.

[11:49 PM] Brimeia: ((22 a, 10 d))

[11:49 PM] DM: It's prone. You don't have to swing reckless to get advantage.

[11:49 PM] DM: That hits. But you take another 9 poison damage from the splash back. You have another attack, right?

[11:50 PM] Brimeia: ((19 a, 16 d))

[11:50 PM] Brimeia: ((also ancestors)

[11:51 PM] DM: Bri smacks the thing right in the gut, causing another 8 poison damage to herself.

[11:51 PM] DM: @Urrak

[11:53 PM] Urrak: Urrak runs towards the creature and slashes at it with her greatsword

[11:54 PM] DM: Urrak manages to slash the thing, taking 7 and 8 poison damage, but it practically deflates, all the tension in its body going lax after the last hit.

[11:54 PM] Sariel: "Gross."

[11:55 PM] Urrak: Urrak coughs and wipes some goo off of her, "Y'can say that again."

[11:55 PM] DM: And as Seir and Ry come into view with a couple dudes on a cart, we're going to call it for the night.

2:38 PM] DM: Recap: You're traveling south along the Spine of the World to investigate murders and disappearances of people who look like Prince Badru, the Moonborn, following rumors that he's alive. You left Riverrun, spent the night in Landharbor, and are now in the Isolone Swamp.

A distraction caused Urrak to jerk the horses a bit too much, resulting in a loud crack from under the cart. When Ry and Seir rode Adventure back towards the north to seek assistance, the rest of the party was attacked by a reeking, boil-covered troll that spewed venom at them with every hit.

Gunnloda knocked it prone with a spell none of you have ever seen anyone use, let alone her, and as Ry and Seir ride back into view next to a cart filled with supplies with two men in front, the rest of you are standing around the troll's body.

[7:03 PM] DM: Gunnloda steps forward, holstering her hammer and heals Bri for 15 points, a frown on her face. "Is everyone ok?"

[7:05 PM] Urrak: "Aye, I'm fine. Ye really unleashed the hells at that thing, Gunnloda."

[7:04 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "It looks like we missed all the fun," Ryleigh says from Adventure, she's clearly joking.

[7:05 PM] Urrak: Urrak turns as she hears Ryleigh, "Well, took ye long enough," she says with a smirk

[7:06 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "We did find help though. It would have been impolite to ask for help and ride away." Ryleigh grins as she points over her should to the men in the cart.

[7:07 PM] Seirixori: "There's crocodiles!" Seir says excitedly, going over to Gunnloda.

[7:08 PM] DM: Gunnloda's frown turns into a slight smile with Seir's return. "We found somethin' bigger than a crocodile."

[7:09 PM] Seirixori: "Smellier too."

[7:07 PM] DM: The men are pulling their cart up alongside, one of them already stepping off the cart and heading around to the back of his.

[7:08 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh hops off Adventure to help the man.

[7:09 PM] Urrak: "Well met, thank ye fer th' help." Urrak rubs the back of her neck. "Had a bit of a misstep. Been a bit since i drove one o' these."

[7:10 PM] DM: The man driving the other cart is fair skinned with short brown hair. "Like I was telling her, I'm surprised you'd make the trip through without some supplies of your own."

[7:11 PM] Urrak: "An oversight, fer sure." Urrak's brow gets a bit sweaty

[7:12 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "The lack of tools and supplies is my fault. I've only made this journey alone, never traveled it with a group," Ryleigh says, in a half apology.

[7:13 PM] DM: The man in the back, tanner skin and black hair, finishes digging through a cupboard at the rear and pulls a bag of tools out. "Let's see what the issue is then. Can't let a bunch of ladies sit out here in the swamp."

Brown hair: "Best to keep moving 'round here or risk--- what in the hells is that?"

[7:14 PM] Urrak: "Dunno, but don't touch it. Th' blood burns like acid."

[7:14 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh goes to help the black haired man with the cart.

[7:15 PM] DM: The black haired man pointedly does NOT look that direction and focuses on the cart. He looks at the crooked wheel then leans down to look under.

[7:17 PM] Sariel: Sariel goes to retrieve the dagger that got flung haphazardly into the trees.

[7:20 PM] Urrak: "How bad's th' damage?"

[7:20 PM] DM: Black hair: "Ah, yeah... here it is. A fastener for the axle snapped off. I can do a temporary fix to get you to the village, but you'll need to get a professional to fix it before you leave again."

[7:21 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Excellent!" Ryleigh says. "Thank you so much for the help. Do we need to compensate you?"

[7:22 PM] DM: The brown haired man, still sitting in the cart, starts to talk, but the black haired one cuts him off. "Nah, just a drink in the Brew will do it." The guy straightens up and looks around for a second. "Don't suppose you lot are strong enough to lift the cart a bit so I can straighten the axle?"

[7:23 PM] Urrak: "Aye, I can lift it." Urrak walks over

[7:23 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh walks over to the cart, waiting for Urrak to come help too. "Of course we are, and I'll make sure you get your brew." She winks at the man.

[7:24 PM] Sariel: Sariel comes back, absently cleaning gunk off her knife. "I'll help"

[7:24 PM] DM: One of you, strength check with advantage.

[7:24 PM] Urrak: ((17))

[7:26 PM] DM: You lift the front of the cart up enough that the black haired man can wiggle the wheels back into the right position, then he crawls under and you can hear some hammering and scraping from underneath. Just as your arms start to tire out, he crawls back out. "Ok, that should do it."

[7:28 PM] Urrak: "Great. Thanks again, mate." Urrak lowers her portion of the cart

[7:30 PM] Sariel: Sariel grunts as they set the cart down.

[7:30 PM] Urrak: Urrak pats Sariel's shoulder with smile and gives her a thumbs up.

[7:33 PM] Sariel: Sariel smiles at Urrak and exaggerates wiping off her brow, "oof."

[7:29 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Thank you... again. Replacing this cart would have been costly and we don't have the spare time to travel the spine on foot." Ryleigh smiles at the man. "If you'd like, you can just follow us to the next town and I'll get you compensated."

[7:32 PM] DM: Black hair grins. "Oh, I was planning on following you. Don't want it giving out on you again and having you get stuck."

[7:34 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh climbs back onto Adventure. "*Homashoc*, if you want, you can ride with me."

[7:35 PM] Urrak: Urrak heads back to the front of the cart and  gathers up the reins,  waiting to head out.

[7:37 PM] Sariel: Sariel jumps in tha back of the cart and starts fiddling with the twig she was messing with before they got attacked.

[7:37 PM] Seirixori: "Want a ride, *tor beag*?" Seir asks Gunnloda with a teasing grin.

[7:38 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Shaking her head, Ryleigh rolls her eyes at Seir.

[7:38 PM] DM: Gunnloda chuckles. "Might be a good idea t'lighten the cart a bit while it's hurtin'."

[7:40 PM] Seirixori: Seir nods and wild shapes into a war horse almost identical in shape and size to Adventure, but she is that deep purple color of her hair.

[7:41 PM] Brimeia: "Dunno if I'll ever get used to seeing purple horses and stuff," Brimeia chuckles.

[7:41 PM] DM: Gunnloda looks up at Seir and her mouth twists in a thoughtful frown... then she climbs up into the cart and climbs on from there.

[7:41 PM] Sariel: Sariel laughs.

[7:42 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Let's head out," Ryleigh says.

[7:42 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia nods and hops back into the cart...gently.

[7:42 PM] Urrak: Urrak nods and flicks the reins, "Yah!"

[7:43 PM] DM: The black haired man gets into his own cart and the two men share some quiet words before they follow along.  They stay about ten or fifteen feet back.

## Isolone Village

[7:45 PM] DM: It's near dusk when the village is visible ahead of you. It's set on a slight hill, barely rising out of the muck of the swamp. It's set at the center of the swamp's length along the Spine as a rest stop for merchants and travelers, though space along the hill is limited and is mostly used for official buildings and stables. Homes and shops are on stilts surrounding the hill.

[7:45 PM] DM: The brown haired man shouts ahead, "Head to the Troll's Brew just there on the right!"

[7:46 PM] Urrak: "Aye!" Urrak heads in that direction and parks the cart

[7:48 PM] DM: He hops off the cart and heads up. "I'll talk to Georgie about getting you in as soon as possible. The shop's just behind the Brew. I'll meet you inside and let you know."

[7:48 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh gets off Adventure, she pats her and hums a few notes to her, before making sure she's secure. Then she heads inside.

[7:49 PM] Sariel: Sariel wrinkles her nose, "Not a very appetizing name for a pub. Hope it doesn't poison us."

[7:50 PM] DM: The tavern here is loud and crowded. It's not one bard but a small band playing fast-paced dancing music.

[7:50 PM] Urrak: Urrak jumps down from the front of the cart and pats the horses' noses. She whispers that they are very handsome in orchish before heading in after the rest of the party.

[7:51 PM] Urrak: She walks into the loud pub, still smiling. "Well now, this is my kinda place!" she puts her hands on the her hips and looks towards the bar. "Anyone want anythin'?"

[7:52 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I'll go with you, we did promise our riding friends a drink for their rescue," she says with a grin.

[7:53 PM] Urrak: "Ah, right right," Urrak looks around, "Y'think they're alright? Th' two humans?"

[7:54 PM] Seirixori: Seir, snorts and rolls her eyes. She attempts to revert back to herself while also trying to... maybe catch Gunnloda so she doesn't fall on her ass.

[7:55 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I'm sure they are. One went to the cart shop to see if they could get us in soon."

[7:55 PM] Urrak: "Suppose I'm jus' paranoid," Urrak walks up to the bar. "Three ales, please."

[7:56 PM] Seirixori: "Why are they always so loud?" Seir kind of whines but at least enters this time.

[7:57 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia also orders herself a drink.

[7:58 PM] Sariel: Sariel finds somewhere to sit.

[7:59 PM] DM: Snagging a chair from here, a table over there, you manage to cobble together enough space for everyone to cram in.

[7:59 PM] DM: And you get your drinks, but they're 8 cp a piece here.

[8:01 PM] Urrak: Urrak sets a GP on the counter and scoops up the drinks. She finds Sariel and joins her, nodding her head in that direction to Ryleigh so she can follow.

[8:02 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh actually stays at the bar instead of following. "I'll be there in a moment," she calls after Urrak.

[8:03 PM] Urrak: "Ok!" Urrak sits with Sariel and the rest of the party

[8:04 PM] Urrak: She sets the drinks on the table. "Y'seen our repairmen?" she asks Sariel

[8:05 PM] Sariel: "Not yet"

[8:07 PM] Urrak: Urrak starts on her drink, looking around the crowded bar for the two humans

[8:10 PM] DM: It takes a minute or two, but the men do walk in. The brown haired guy goes to the bar to get a key, then heads straight upstairs. The black haired guy looks around for a second, then heads towards the bar where Ryleigh is.

8:13 PM] Sariel: Sariel bumps Urraks shoulder and nods in the direction of the guy heading for Ryleigh.

[8:14 PM] Urrak: Urrak looks over, "Hmm, well he found one o' us I guess. I think he's got a crush." she laughs loudly, "I bought these ales fer him an his mate but I think there's somethin' he wants more than beer."

[8:15 PM] Sariel: Sariel laughs, "I'm sure..."

[8:16 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia laughs heartily at the suggestion.

[8:17 PM] Urrak: Urrak passes an ale to Brimeia and the other to Sariel, "Well, looks like these are up fer grabs," she raises her tankard, "Cheers, friends"

[8:18 PM] Sariel: Sariel raises her glass, "Thank you, friend. Cheers!"

[8:19 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia thanks Urrak and clanks her glass with them both. "Cheers!"

[8:19 PM] DM: Those of you in the back of the cart could have short rested if you wanted, but you're about to get your hp back anyway.

[8:20 PM] DM: Gunnloda sits back in her chair, facing the bar. "Do y'all need more healing before bed?"

[8:21 PM] Urrak: "I'm more than alright," Urrak takes a large swig of her ale, "Bri, ye ok? Sariel?"

[8:22 PM] Sariel: "I think I could use a little, please."

[8:24 PM] DM: Gunnloda reaches out and puts her hand over Sariel's and mutters a few words and Sariel is healed for 15 points.

[8:24 PM] Brimeia: Brimeia looks herself over a moment and rubs a sore spot before answering, "Ah, I think I'll be alright with ale and a good night's sleep."

[8:25 PM] Sariel: "Thank you, Gunnloda."

[8:26 PM] DM: "You're welcome."

[8:28 PM] Urrak: "Y'want anythin', Gunnloda? I'm ready fer another round," Urrak stands.

[8:29 PM] DM: Gunnloda shakes her head. "No... thank you."

[8:29 PM] Urrak: Urrak pauses on her way to leave the table, "Y'alright, Gunnloda?"

[8:30 PM] DM: She half-heartedly waves Urrak off. "Go ahead. Don't worry 'bout me."

[8:31 PM] Urrak: Urrak looks her over for a moment and heads off,  "Alright," she heads back to the bar and orders another ale.

[8:33 PM] DM: Another ale is had.

[8:36 PM] Urrak: Urrak heads back and sits with the rest of the party. "Gotta say I dunno about ye but, fer once, I'm not too keen on travel,"she pops her neck and wrists before taking a large swig of the ale, "Here's t' a short journey," she toasts to herself and takes another swig.

[8:38 PM] Sariel: Sariel smiles lopsidedly, "I miss my ship. No bog trolls on the ocean."

[8:39 PM] Urrak: Urrak chuckles, "Definitely not!"

[8:40 PM] Brimeia: "I did not like that thing very much. Mostly the slime." Brimeia wrinkles her nose.

[8:40 PM] Urrak: "It basically exploded on ye, so I don't blame ya."

[8:39 PM] DM: Gunnloda smiles a bit. "No offense, Sariel, but I don't."

[8:39 PM] Urrak: "Dwarves don't breathe water, y'see," Urrak laughs again

[8:40 PM] Sariel: Sariel laughs, "That's fair. I'm sorry friend. Not everyone has sea legs."

[8:41 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Some of the stuff down beyond... beyond the Bastion can do that too. Best not t'get close if it splatters."

[8:43 PM] Urrak: "Sounds like solid advice fer life in general," Urrak takes another large swig, "That thing was....nasty as all hells."

[8:43 PM] Brimeia: "Good to know." Brimeia nods.

[8:44 PM] Sariel: "Guess I'll have to get better at knife throwing..."

[8:46 PM] DM: The band stops playing and heads to the bar for drinks.

[8:50 PM] Urrak: "Wonder where Ry an' Seir went t'?" Urrak scans the tavern

[8:51 PM] DM: You don't see them.

[8:53 PM] Sariel: Sariel shrugs, "I'm sure they're somewhere."

[8:56 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Maybe taking the cart to get fixed."

[8:57 PM] Urrak: Urrak nods, "Hopefully. 'Sides, they can take care o' themselves."

[8:58 PM] DM: Gunnloda: "Hopefully we can get outta this swamp without more issues though. Sooner the better. I miss solid ground."

[8:59 PM] Sariel: "The smell's not great either."

[9:04 PM] Urrak: "I'll drink t' that," Urrak tips her mug and smiles

## To the bar!

[8:04 PM] Seirixori: Seir steps up next to Ryleigh, "Want company, or should I watch over them?"

[8:06 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "You can stay," Ryleigh says to Seir. "I'm just... casually overhearing. Do you want water or a different fizzy beverage?"

[8:06 PM] Seirixori: "Water, please. It was a long walk."

8:08 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh throws her hand up to get the bartender's attention and orders Seir a drink.

[8:09 PM] DM: Water's still half a silver.

[8:09 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh pays a silver for two waters.

[8:11 PM] DM: The black haired guy comes up and leans on the bar, smiling. "Georgie said she'd get you in tonight if you want to bring your cart around. It can be ready by morning."

[8:13 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Thank you," Ryleigh says, putting a hand on the arm. "I think you've more than deserved it - what drink would you like?" She waves the bartender over again with an apologetic look to her.

[8:14 PM] DM: Guy: "I'm partial to a bit of rum, personally."

[8:16 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Rum it is." She smiles at him, and orders a rum runner for the man.

[8:13 PM] Seirixori: "I can go do it, if you want."

[8:14 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I'd like to go with you, if only to get out of the noise for a few a moments, but it's okay if you want to go now," Ryleigh says to Seir.

[8:15 PM] Seirixori: Seir shakes her head, "I can wait."

[8:17 PM] DM: Guy: "Interesting, but acceptable choice. I thank you."

[8:19 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "It's my girlfriend's favorite drink," Ryleigh says to him, dipping her head at the thank you.

[8:21 PM] DM: He leans forward a bit, glancing at Seir, then tilts his head. "She has good taste."

[8:22 PM] Seirixori: Seir snorts into her water, choking as she laughs.

[8:24 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh laughs a little too. "If you need anything else, we'll be around," she tells the man. "Come on, *homashoc*. Let's take the cart to the back." She takes Seir's hand and leads them out of the bar.

[8:25 PM] DM: He kind of leans back and watches the two of them leave then smiles into his drink and stays put.

[8:28 PM] DM: It's easy enough to pull the cart around the back to a big building with huge doors that are sitting open with space for four carts, two of which are full. A burly woman with thick brown braids wrapped around her head waves you towards one of the stalls as you ride up.

[8:30 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Good evening," Ryleigh says to her. "Thank you for squeezing us in, I really appreciate it. Would you like us to pay now or when the repairs are finished?"

[8:31 PM] Seirixori: Seir waves to the woman while Ry talks to her.

[8:32 PM] DM: She chuckles. "I take it you're the ones Sterling sent? Straight to the point. Now or later, doesn't matter much to me. He said it was just a simple connection issue. Should be able to pick it up at first light. Twenty gold unless something worse is wrong."

[8:33 PM] DM: "Go ahead and take your horses back, though. Don't need them to stay."

[8:34 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh nods 'okay' and smiles brightly at the woman. "I'll let you have a look and we can discuss the problems and price in the morning then."

[8:35 PM] Seirixori: Seir happily gets their horses, making small talk with them and petting their noses.

[8:36 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ry will follow Seir if the woman doesn't need anything else from her.

[8:37 PM] DM: She doesn't.

[8:39 PM] Seirixori: Seir starts to lead them away, "Do you remember what I said to you that night? With Takara?"

[8:41 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh nods that she does remember what Seir said to her.

8:46 PM] Seirixori: "The thing we talked about, with Gunnloda. That's what I was referring to."

[8:47 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "About not telling anyone else about her new abilities... or about her ascending?"

[8:49 PM] Seirixori: She shakes her head, "Her forgetting everything if it happens."

[8:50 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Oh," Ryleigh says very softly. "Yes... I do remember that."

[8:52 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh pulls Seir to a stop and squeezes her hand. "What about it, homashoc?"

[8:55 PM] Seirixori: Seir shrugs, "I... just wanted to tell you. It's why I got the books. So-so maybe I could have her read them after. Just to... just to..." she shrugs again, this time looking down. "Gunnloda said she wouldn't forget but..."

[8:59 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "You deserve so much more than the hand the world's given you," Ryleigh says sadly. She sighs and cups Seir's face. "I think it's a great idea to write everything down and have her read it once you find her again, because I know you will..."

[9:02 PM] Seirixori: Seir's lips lifts slightly in the corner, about the only smile she can manage right now, "Yeah," she whispers. Releasing a heavy sigh Seir continues on, back to where they stable the horses. "Probably shouldn't be gone for too long. No one likes waiting and I know you want to try and get some information."

[9:05 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "I'm worried about you," Ryleigh rushes to say as Seir steps away. "Everyone in there was talking about the swamp... and I can always stay up later than everyone again to make sure I gather what information there is to be had. But, I..." she bites her lip "...I'm here for you if you need me."

[9:08 PM] Seirixori: Seir stops and turns, "I know. And... thank you, but this can wait," an eyebrow lifts and she grins, "we're out here to save a bunch of other people, and your girlfriend."

[9:09 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh nods, her mouth pulling into a worried line. "Do you need time alone, or would you like me to send Gunnloda out?"

[9:10 PM] Seirixori: She shakes her head, "No, I'll go in with you. She's already worried enough as it is. There isn't much to do about it anyway."

[9:13 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Okay," Ryleigh says. Walking back to Seir and leading them back into bar.

[9:15 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: BEFORE they get to the door, Ry pulls out a key and hands it to Seir. "You and Gunnloda's room for the night."

[9:16 PM] Seirixori: Seir smiles and nods, thanking her.

## Back to the Brew

[9:07 PM] DM: One of the band members heads back to his spot on the stage and starts a slower song, this time with lyrics. His song is different from the last one, but about the Moonborn again. His bandmates shout at him and one throws a piece of bread, but he just grins and continues while they turn back to their drinks.

[9:13 PM] Urrak: Urrak listens for a moment, taking in the lyrics, "This Moonborn thing is nuts," she finishes her ale, "They really want this savior t' be real...."

[9:15 PM] Sariel: "People will believe anything."

[9:15 PM] DM: Once you start listening, this song's lyrics are different. He's singing about how he was supposed to unite the world under the banner of the Moon and destroy any who stood in his way.

[9:16 PM] DM: He was going to free Ascus from Tilman and reunite the countries under Vydea.

[9:17 PM] DM: And eventually, Asten's followers would be outlawed and Asten would be turned into a minor god with dominion only over sunshine itself.

[9:17 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh and Seir reenter the bar.

[9:18 PM] Urrak: "Oof, Ryleigh's gonna be pissed if he keeps sayin' that shit," she tries to keep a straight face but can't help but laugh

[9:19 PM] Seirixori: Seir walks over to the group and stands behind Gunnloda, leaning down and resting her chin on Gunnloda's head and wrapping her arms around her.

[9:20 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh takes a seat, she listens to the bard's song and shakes her head in disapproval.

[9:22 PM] Sariel: "How's the cart?"

[9:22 PM] Seirixori: "Should be ready in the morning. Unless it's more than whatever it was the guy said the problem was."

[9:21 PM] Urrak: "Welcome back. Enjoyin' th' music?" Urrak quirks an eyebrow

[9:22 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "Immensely," Ryleigh replies to Urrak, with a slightly soured look.

[9:24 PM] Urrak: "Excellent, hopefully nothin' else is wrong with it," she leans back and crosses her arms, "I didn't think Asten was a point o' contention fer some folks."

[9:28 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: "You'll find that there's controversy surrounding Asten and Vydea the further south we go. Vyon's main god is Vydea, while Ascus's main god is Asten... One represents the moon and the other the sun. They are conflicting ideologies based on that alone."

[9:31 PM] Seirixori: Seir whispers something to Gunnloda then stands back up, "Need anything from us before we go?"

[9:32 PM] Ryleigh Alastair: Ryleigh shakes her head 'no'... and continues to listen to the conversation around them.

[9:34 PM] Seirixori: "See you in the morning," She bids everyone goodnight and heads to her and Gunnloda's room.

[9:35 PM] Urrak: "Ah, g'night, ye two," Urrak waves

[9:37 PM] Sariel: Sariel swirls the last of the ale around in the bottom her mug, "Sun... Moon... worshiping either isn't gonna save you from death. Seems futile to fight about."

[9:39 PM] Urrak: "People'll do anythin' t' try though," Urrak stands and leans back, popping her lower back, "Well, suppose I should hit th' hay as well."

[9:40 PM] DM: If there's nothing else for the night......

[9:41 PM] Sariel: "G'night, friend."

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