07/06/2022 - Scrying, Spying, and Sailing

## **Scrying**

* We use the bag of scrying to try and locate Orange Pirate using the letter we’d found previous that they’d written. It works!
* Orange is on the deck of a ship. Individual in fine orange garments, a try-thorn with an orange feather on their head, and a fiery bird on their arm. The pirate whispers something to the phoenix, we don’t recognise it, but was a short phrase. The bird then flies off into the distance.
* The pirate then begins talking with a female lizard folk in simple but well-kept leathers. At their side is a large bow and quiver.
* Orange says the following…. *“it appears we were successful, the tablet is retrieved, and not only that I have retrieved a personal goal in obtaining the dragon mask. With that in mind we can proceed with the rest of the plan. With thanks to Purple for providing the information. Prepare the ship to depart within the hour”.*
* Orange then heads below deck into a large captains’ quarters. On the desk is a delicate and well decorated map. Looks like the same map that we discovered in the mines. Suddenly the orange pirate stops, turns, looks straight towards us, and says *“ahh it appears I have guests, whoever you are. I must thank you. With your help I’ve achieved everything I needed in Auorundfell. You won’t be seeing me for a while, I hope you have fun rotting inside, I have more important things to do. Send me regards to purple…”* and with a flick, the image fades, the scry gone.

## **Spying**

* We decide what to do next. Ves goes to she if she can see their ship anywhere. She turns into a giant eagle which Blagden makes invisible.
* She sees a few ships, including our own, in the dock. No immediate sign of any other ships docked close. However, there is a ship docked behind a small island a little way from Auorundfell. The ship has orange sails with a phoenix symbol. It’s probably about a 20-minute sail away.
* Ves comes back and we decide what to do. We realise we only have like 30 mins until the pirates are sailing off. We have no time to catch up with them, and even if we did we’re not convinced we could survive given the strength of the Orange pirate and their (much bigger) ship.
* We decide not to give chase, and to lay low for a while.

## **The Excavation**

* Ves goes to close down the excavation site.
* The dwarves have begun packing up the statues and have dug many more things. They weren’t sure what to do with the magical ones…
* Ves suggests getting Trimaeus as this stuff is all technically his.
* In the meantime, Rocky tries heating up one of the statues. As he heats it, Ves carefully cuts it open down the middle. In the centre is a blue crystal, like the one found in Myriath.
* Leo identifies the crystal. It has animate object cast on it. The command is linked to a trigger that relates to the four larger statues in the room below. All the statues seem to be the same.
* Ves finds the head archaeologist dwarf and explains what we learnt about the magical statues. He is very pleased.
* They also found some scrolls/history, which the King said the guild could have, on the proviso that the guild writes back to report any findings from the scrolls.
* He has been very impressed with us. He will tell Dr T how pleased he was with us.
* Everyone exchanges pleasantries, shakes hands etc.

## **Trimaeus**

* We go back into the city with our crate of scrolls, and go straight to the pub!
* We see Trimaeus sat outside. He asks us if we want a drink.
* He’s done some digging, and as the head of a family whilst the king is gone, he has all the rights of a king until a new king is chosen. He could ask for us to have trials by combat or media, or we could leave under his supervision.
* We agree just to wait around for a few days until the inquest is over – Ves wants to ensure her name is cleared.
* Trimaeus tells us he will remain in Auorundfell when we leave. He is leaving Rocky in charge as Captain, giving him his Captains hat.
* Trimaeus agrees to go and find out what if anything we are going to be charged with (Blagden and Scribs for casting a spell on a guard and stealing).
* We stay at the pub for a while.
* Trimaeus returns. If we pay our debt, we can leave. Blagden (and Scribs?) pay up.
* Trimaeus joins us for food and drinks. Regales us with tales from his youth.
* After a while, we hear a loud bell from the Temple. Trimaeus says it must mean the King has been revivified.
* Ves brings up Dr T. We sass Trimaeus a bit.
* We decide to leave asap and sleep on the boat. We ask Trimaeus to give the King our best.
* And to ask the King if he has any idea who gave away our secret meeting with him to the Orange pirate…
* Trimaeus give Blagden his “captains coin”. Trimaeus will be able to find us if he needs to. If we press the coin, we can send a message to Trimaeus. But this only works once so we should use it carefully!
* Ves swaps the coin for some crystal with Blagden.
* We say goodbye to Trimaeus and return to the ship.

## **Back to the ship**

* We make ourselves comfortable for the night. Most of us in the bag, but Rocky in the Captains quarters. Rocky finds Trimaeus’ very nice purple cloak. Trimaeus’ hat gives advantage on ship checks and makes you immune to fear and mind control to make you leave the ship whilst on the ship, whilst wearing the cloak, know what direction is north, advantage on survival checks, and can use an extra inspiration once per short rest (requires attunement).
* We all get a long rest. Rocky is not cursed despite not being in the bad, which is good.
* Rocky strides out of his quarters in full captains regalia, and successfully begins guiding the boat out of the docks.

## **Back to Ilbidor**

* The journey is uneventful.
* On the way Ves writes a letter report back to Dr T explaining everything that happened, highlighting that the other two tablets need increased security, and that Trimaeus has stayed behind.
* She assures us that she will increase security, and asks who’s driving the ship.
* Leo explains that Rocky is driving.
* Rocky expertly guides us into Ilbidor harbour. We are back!
* Dr says that the other tablets are still safe, with upped security.