Session 14

## Family Reunion

While Neffres, Miryn, and Isabelle hug, Tybros rushes out concerned, having heard the crash of his wife's mug. His concern turns to shock when he sees his oldest children and he also rushes out to join the hug. The four sit on the ground holding each other for a moment until Neffres asks about their younger siblings, Will and Vic(toria). Their parents get quiet and say that they're in their rooms. As they're about to head inside, the Muskequeers show up, introduce themselves (Ondainae introduces herself as "Bob, short for Bobert"), and are shown inside by Isabelle and Tybros while Miryn and Neffres go to find their siblings.

### Neffres' Room

As Neffres and Miryn approach Will's room, they hear something break in Neffres' room and open the door to see WIll with a wand and one of Neffres' old notebooks in his hands. Their younger brother scrambles over and clings to them, already crying as he holds them and calls them assholes. Will tells them that he was practicing magic in hopes of going to help Neffres, who'd stopped contacting them for a few weeks. Neffres chastises him for being as dumb as they are, but also reassures him that they're safe and that they love him. As Miryn asks about Vic, Will warns them to not go into her room without something covering their nose and mouth.

### Victoria's Room

After securing some cloth over their mouths, the three siblings enter their sister's room to see her laying in bed, pale and drained. Will tells them that she's been sick for six weeks now, along with many other people around town. They approach the bed and Vic wakes up, asking if this is a dream when she sees her older siblings. They both assure her it isn't and that they're both really home, but that they can't stay because they have to help fix whatever made her sick in the first place. Neffres hugs her and they all leave the room to let her keep resting as they head back downstairs.

### Someone Get Isabelle a Xanax

As Neffres and Miryn join everyone else in the living room, their mother asks them what happened. Neffres looks to Miryn and Miryn suggests that their dad should probably start. Tybros starts to explain that he used to be a part of a band of thieves in Laertesia, that he at some point slept with Queen Laerta, and that he stole Miryn from the castle before running to Ophelidan. Isabelle just stares at him, increasingly distressed and upset throughout the explanation.

Miryn then explains that they got out of the prison they were in after he made a deal with Jael to have Neffres written into her prophecy. Isabelle proceeds to ask questions about the prophecy and lament about her two children leaving as immediately as they've returned after so many years gone. Arna interjects and informs her that, if their mission isn't completed, the world won't exist anymore, so there's not really another option. Isabelle stresses more, asking about the Muskequeers and what they've been through so far, since they're who Neffres will be traveling with. Ondainae explains they they've been through the tabyrinth that's hidden in the mountains, where she became a cleric of Loki and where they first discovered the prophecy. She also explains that the labyrinth is Jael's prison, they've discovered that Queen Laerta and Queen Ophelia are sisters, and that they've already collected one of the seven items needed to complete the prophecy. In this discussion, the party (Neffres included) assures her that, though they may not look it, they are competent enough to do this and get out alive.

Isabelle then asks Miryn about what he meant by making a deal with Jael and he explains how he started talking to Jael and that he'll now be serving her, starting by going to the capital of Ophelidan to help the Queen prepare for war. Isabelle takes a moment to process this and looks to Miryn, telling him she loves him. She then looks to Neffres and tells them she loves them. She then looks to Tybros and plainly says, "This is *your* fault." She then sends Neffres and the Muskequeers out so that they can show their 'new friends' around town as she, Tybros, and Miryn gather up supplies for them.

## Exploring Pago

Neffres leads the party to the cow pasture nearby their house to introduce them to their cows (Not actually theirs, they would just visit them a lot). Ondainae makes a dick pattern in one of the cow's fur, much to Neffres' annoyance. The group discusses their current situation. Renfri is certain that Keelan and Fallon are her birth parents, but she doesn't feel like she needs any sort of relationship with them. Arna gives Neffres the components for find familiar and Neffres thanks her.

Neffres brings the group back to Blood of my Blood so that they can say hi to Kyla and Nymor. As they walk in, they pass by Miryn's kid and her mother. Neffres smiles at them, but doesn't say anything and also doesn't tell the party about it. Nymor happily welcomes Neffres home and Kyla is quick to asks if they'll be staying. They explain that they won't be, but that they'll be back as soon as they can, once the party's completed their mission. Nymor asks if Neffres is happy and they hesitantly say yes.

They then stop by Tybros' shop, Sew it Seams. Ondainae wants to pick the lock, but Neffres conjures the key and leads them inside. Ondainae tries to pick more drawers, asking for Renfri and Arna's help when she fails. Renfri also fails and Arna refuses to acknowledge their lockpicking attempts at all. Neffres checks the log book and notes that it's been a week and a half since the last sale, likely because Tybros had temporarily closed the shop once Neffres was presumed missing. As they leave the store, Neffres runs into Bryn, someone they knew growing up. They have a very awkward conversation that ends with Bryn asking Neffres to let them know when they're back in Pago again. The party questions what that was about but Neffres insists that Bryn was just an acquaintance.

## Goodbyes

When the party gets back to the Kaye household, Tybros gives each of the Muskequeers a cloak similar to Neffres' (light green for Renfri, deep mauve for Ondainae, and lilac for Arna). He also gives Neffres his mother's broach, telling them that it'll "keep [them] safe when [they] most need it". Isabelle gives Neffres a bag full of 5000 gp, which Neffres tries and fails to decline. Neffres leads the group upstairs to briefly meet and say goodbye to Vic. Arna, Miryn, and Neffres all give her hugs. before saying goodbye to everyone and heading back to the town square.

Neffres and Miryn say goodbye to each other and Miryn gives them one last piece of inspiration ("A hero's a hero no matter what they're made of. And you, Neffres, are made of the strongest stuff") before they and the Muskequeers are transported back to the beach.