Session 6: All Will Be Well

## All Will Be Well

Seril and Ireena flee from the windmill with the rescued child. They are eventually rejoined by Menyn, Bogdan, and V and the group is relieved and stunned to have all made it out alive. They deal with their injuries and debate on going back to the windmill to rescue the other person left behind in the crates but decide against it. Bogdan bonds with the young boy, Lucien. In the night, Menyn is haunted by nightmares of being left behind. They head out and make it to Vallaki where they meet the half-elf Rictavio. At Bound to Please, the bookstore owner tells Menyn about the Burgomaster and his festivals. They go to the Bluewater Inn and meet the bartender, Irwin, who tells them about the supply issues with Red Dragon Crush.

## Synopsis

### Escape from the Windmill

As they fled, Seril heard a crack of thunder. She looked behind her and saw a bolt of lightning crack up into the sky from the windmill. The sight reminded her of the magic that struck her at the beginning of the fight. Behind her, Ireena carried the child in her arms.

Already exhausted before the fight, Seril struggled to find a place for them to hide. The damage she had taken in the fight left her struggling to stay upright. As they run, she can’t stop thinking, “is this what she saw when we were running? Is this how she felt?”

Crying softly, she looked back to Ireena and the kid and tried to tell them “It’s alright, we’re going to be alright,” but didn't sound so sure herself.

“I know, but we have to keep moving,” Ireena said, as she wrapped an arm around Seril to help her, her other hand on the kid. Seril couldn't stop looking behind them where she had left the others behind.

They made it to some trees and Seril sank down against it, holding herself together. Burn marks lick up her side from the Witch Bolt that hit her in the beginning of the fight.

Ireena took her cloak off and wrapped it around the kid as she offered him rations and attempted to comfort him. Seril repeated, “it’s fine, we’re fine, we’re safe” over and over, trying to reassure the kid as well as herself. The kid nodded, but otherwise remained nonverbal, still in shock.

Ireena turned away from the kid and looked at Seril. “Do you think they made it out alright? Do you think they can find us? Should we go back?”

Seril stuttered and shook as she said she doesn’t think they survived; she thinks Menyn is already dead. They can’t go back, they need to keep the child safe, but she’s falling apart at the seams and deeply distraught. She apologized and asked for a moment, and Ireena says “it’s okay. They were your friends.”

"Are you okay?" Seril asked.

Ireena took her hands and assured her she’s fine. "You need to rest and keep an eye on the kid. I'm going to go to the edge of the trees to look for them."

Seril panicked and told her not to. "I can’t lose anybody else."

Ireena assured her she won’t go far, she’ll be fine. She’s fast and Seril is a good shot. Seril squeezed her hands, told her to be careful and not to go far. Ireena drew her sword and headed to the edge of the woods, leaving Seril and the kid.

Seril tried to urge the kid under the tree and out of the rain, but she nearly topped over herself in the process. When she touched his shoulder, he recoiled away from her. She apologized and told him that he’s okay, she’ll get him home, just come out of the rain. He nodded and shuffled over to join her under the tree. She introduced herself and promised they’ll get home. He said his name is Lucien, but doesn’t look at her as he speaks. She asked if he’s from Barovia and he nodded. She then asked if his family is back in town but he doesn’t respond. She offered him her coat but he says no, he’s okay, thank you. Seril then continued to assure him he’s okay, they’re both alright, they’re fine. At the moment, Seril couldn’t help but think “damn, she was so much better at this than I am.”

Menyn, after being knocked down twice and killing the hag, knew he wasn’t going to get a third chance to run, so he gladly ran.

V and Bogdan followed shortly after him. As they run, V glanced behind her and saw Morgantha in the window looking as if she was about to go after them but then changed her mind and went back inside the windmill.

They met up with Menyn and kept running. V attempted to search for tracks left behind by Seril but the rain was too hard and the mud had shifted so there’s not enough tracks to properly follow. They did however, manage to get to the tree line with V leading them.

As they hit the tree line, Menyn and V heard the loud snapping of a stick and V turned to see a woman with matted long blond hair; Ireena in her disguise. V led them over to Ireena, who was stunned at the sight of them, all still alive. V asked where Seril and the kid are, and Ireena assured them Seril and the kid are alright. She’s still shocked Menyn is alive, and Menyn said he managed to kill one of the hags. Ireena led them back to Seril and the kid.

Staring off into space, Seril didn't notice the group walk into camp. V, seeing Seril's look, knelt down next to her and said her name, shocking her from her state. Seril stared at V and sputtered in shock as if she’s seen a ghost. She then surged forward and hugged V, who flinched at first, but then hugged her back.

“I know you’re probably not as excited to see me, but I lived, too,” Bogdan said, making Seril laugh hysterically. Menyn, outraged that Bogdan managed to make Seril laugh before he could, storms off to kick a tree. Seril called after him and he yelled back “fuck you” in an outrage. Seril exclaimed her shock that they’re all alive and Bogdan said they had it handled. “Ehh, speak for yourself," V mumbled.

Seril then said, “alright, I’m going to pass out now,” and collapsed. Ireena panicked, but V managed to catch Seril, then gently lower her down against the tree.

Bogdan went to check on the kid, who’s very confused watching them all. “Hello little one. How long were you in box? Do you need anything? I don’t know how children work.”

“I’m okay. I was there… she picked me up last night from my house,” the kid said.

“Convinced you or yoink into bag you go?”

“She knocked on the door. My parents answered. They yelled for a while; my parents liked to tell. Then my mom came and got me and said I’d be going for a while. And then I went with her. She then put me in a bag and put me in a cart, and then a box, and I woke up and you guys were fighting and now I’m here.”

Bogdan asked if he could see outside of the box. The kid said he could see out a crack but couldn’t see much. They - the hags - liked to hit the box. Bogdan urged him to get some sleep and he does.

With the kid asleep, Ireena said, “We escaped whatever the fuck that was. What's the plan?” Bogdan said they’ve got to go back in the morning and get revenge. V said there was another person back at the windmill. Menyn pointed out that the person in the box probably is dead already, upsetting V. Bogdan argued that since they spent most of the fight holding off the other sister, if they joined the fight, the group would probably have a chance. Menyn, however, pointed out that he’s barely standing up and has hardly any magic, so he can’t right now but Bogdan assured him not tonight.

Ireena reminded the group that their location will be revealed the next night, so they have a bit of a time limit. Plus, they have the child they need to take care of. They question what to do with the child since Bogdan determined Lucien’s parents sold him. Seril asked about taking him to Vallaki with them and find him somewhere safe instead of taking him back to his parents who sold him to bake him into a pie.

Bogdan, however, is afraid of Morgantha going into town and causing a stir before they get there. Bogdan says they need to take care of her.

They then asked about the silvered scale, not sure if it will hurt them, but they need to test it. Menyn handed over the silvered scale to Bogdan who tried to use it on his arrowheads. The silver bubbled and dripped from the scale onto the arrowheads. The silver mark on their hand started out as an itching sensation then slowly began to burn onto their hand.

Their eyes, normally gold, flashed silver and they saw a scene of two armies clashing in front of a mansion. One side of the army was dressed in silver, the other in Barovian style armor, in matte black and red with mild silver embellishments. As they clashed, Bogdan could see a singular man in the far back on a black horse, and a large silver dragon on the other side. Bogdan blinked and the scene changed to a large dinning room table of a castle, made completely out of ebony bricks. On the table is the man, behind him, the large skull of a reptilian creature mounted on the fireplace. Bogdan then returned to themself and told the group what they saw. “As cool as these visions are, I’m a bit disappointed by how much they clear up.”

Menyn said he’s just glad the devil wasn’t able to turn the dragon to his side. “That’s just what we need; a vampire dragon," Seril quipped.

They decided to rest there for the night, with Bogdan taking the first watch. After about an hour, the rain stopped. Lucien, not asleep peeked an eye open at Bogdan.

“Child, did you finally figure out what I am and are too afraid to sleep?” Bogdan asked.

Lucien gasped and didn't respond respond.

Bogdan assured him he’s safe, they eats creatures of the forest. “I know this is probably not all that reassuring, so here,” and they left their rapier with Lucien. Lucien grabbed the rapier and held it close but kept a close eye on Bogdan. Bogdan urged him to get some sleep, and assured him that somebody else’s watch will be soon.

“Why do you look like the devil in all the stories I hear about?” Lucien asked.

Bogdan explained their dad was a 'helper devil'. Their father was a vampire, their mother was human, so they have weird qualities from both.

“Did your parents get rid of you, too?” Lucien asked.

“Dad did, so, I understand. Mom didn’t. Mom was good. Life was easy. Your parents are dealing with their own thing, and you’re caught up in it.”

Lucien sat up and asked Bogdan what their mom was like.

“Very caring, sweet. Never had much in the way of money, and traveling in the city was difficult, I am being what I am. Mom would go into the city and get me books so I could be more than a monster and more than what was expected. Being better than what I am.” They then explained they use their abilities for good, instead of being another vampire. Their mom bought them books and jewelry and lived life on the road, instead of abandoning them.

Lucien said something but it's hard to hear over the rainfall. Lucien then stood up and handed the rapier back to Bogdan. Bogdan thanked him, asked for his name, and then introduced themself.

Menyn laid down to rest, and dreams came to him. The first was the battle that happened in the mill. He saw when he was struck down, except Bogdan didn’t rush in to rescue him. Bogdan and V leave the mill, abandoning him. The three hags – as the one hadn’t been killed yet – clean up the mill, not moving Menyn’s body yet. They step over him, ignoring him the whole time. They trip over him from time to time. He wakes to the hags discussing what to do about the four who escaped, as nobody had fallen in the battle. They don’t look at him or address him or acknowledge him. Menyn takes the chance to escape. He runs through the woods and comes around to a town he hadn’t seen before; it looks like Barovia but larger. He sees the party sitting around the table, laughing with each other and talking about how they fought the hags and all survived. He goes up to them and greets them but nobody acknowledges him. He follows them throughout the lands as they fight and travel and make their way to the devil and slay him. Menyn fights the devil too but nobody acknowledges his contributions. Nobody notices him. He doesn’t exist to them. While he was involved in the story, no one will ever know he was part of it. He shot awake, sweating, restless.

Bogdan, still on watch, noticed and asked if he’s alright. Menyn, after a moment to steady himself, said, “Yeah, yeah. Hey, Bogdan? Sorry, I know you’re about to go to sleep but question out of the blue. Just, if you hadn’t come back for me, back in the windmill, you’ll have remembered me, right?”

“Da, of course. But also, Menyn, there was no way I wasn’t coming back for you.”

Menyn told Bogdan to get some rest and he takes his watch, his body aching and heavy. He clutched at his lute, not even playing it. He couldn't figure out what the first note would be to his own story, and wondered if the dream was saying something more pertinent; if he was to go right now, did he not have a story worth telling yet? He spent his watch trying to come up with that first note, sighing heavily. He didn’t play a note, just fingered the frets. As dawn arrived, he could feel his strength ebbing away and exhaustion setting in.

Everyone stirred in the morning to a soft rain. Menyn clutched his instrument, looking glassy-eyed. Seril approached him and accidentally startled him. He nearly attacked her with the lute and she apologized to him. He blearily asked if its her watch now and she told him it's morning. She remarked that he looks like he had a rough night and he says “Yeah" but doesn't explain.

“I said it last night, but I’m glad you’re alive. I know that’s the bare minimum of what somebody can say to you, but I’m glad you’re still with us. It was horrible to leave you behind, but I had to go with the boy and Ireena to help them, but I wasn’t much help to them.” She squeezed his shoulder and reiterates that she’s glad he’s alive.

Menyn just nodded, but couldn’t help thinking about Seril laughing and growing closer to the party while he wasn’t around.

Seril said that she trusts him and that he is somebody who can handle everything and she enjoys his sense of humor.

Still seeming off, he thanked her once more and assured her, “I’m fine. Fit as a fiddle!” as he strummed his lute.

He told Seril they need more firewood and she assured him that she’s sure they’ll find some. Needing to go take care of herself, she told him as much and once again told him she’s glad he’s alive. He seemed to not believe her but doesn’t say so.

After checking on Ireena and Lucien, Seril sat to mend her injuries.

Bogdan, noticing Lucien stealing glances over at them, greets him and asked if he got any sleep. Lucien said it was better than the box but worse than his bed, "so a nice middle ground". He then asked if there’s going to be a bed to sleep in tonight. Bogdan knew it was about a seven hour walk to Vallaki but assured him that yeah, they can probably get to a bed tonight. He then asked if they’re leaving soon and what he should do in the meantime. Bogdan said they're not sure what much there is to do, but asked if Lucien knows how to make a fire. Lucien said no, so Bogdan decides to teach him. He picked it up pretty quickly and Bogdan complimented his intelligence. They then asked if Lucien is much of a reader and Lucien said he is. Bogdan then pulled out a book and offered it to Lucien to read while he waits.

As the others did their morning routines, V walked out to the edge of the tree line and kept an eye on the windmill. It was too far away so she couldn’t quite see it but, she tried to keep an eye on the direction anyway, just to be safe.

### On the Road

Ireena asked what they’re going to do; are they going back to the windmill or going on to Vallaki?

V said she wants to go back to the windmill and a discussion ensues. V blamed herself for leaving the person behind and wanted to go back and check. Menyn objected and said they can’t go back, he’s not in good condition. V said she would go back on her own, but Bogdan said they wouldn’t let her go alone. Seril also asked her what she would do and how she would take on two hags. V said she wouldn’t, she’d be sneaky and she’d get the person out. But Seril pointed out they might not be in a condition to be sneaky, so then what? V, upset, said its her fault; she wasn’t able to save them, but Bogdan pointed out V was the one doing the most damage to the hag. It's not her fault. V and Seril go back and forth, Seril saying she knows it's awful to leave somebody, unsure whether they're alive or not. Menyn insisted they're probably dead. V still seemed unsure however, and tempted to rush off back to the windmill Lucien, staring into his book, muttered that he wants to stay with Bogdan, in a quiet Message spell with Menyn, which V overheard. Knowing Bogdan will follow her and then Lucien would follow them, V relented and dropped the subject.

Menyn made a joke and Seril laughed but it's too little too late, as Menyn is still annoyed Bogdan made her laugh first.

Seril then came to the realization that Menyn doesn’t realize Seril thinks he’s funny. She asked if anyone realized she thought Menyn was funny and Bogdan and Ireena say no, they didn’t realize this. She seemed distraught by this, but Ireena asked if they can have this conversation inside a building.

They all agree and Seril asked for help up, which Bogdan offered. Seril only briefly hesitated before she accepted their help. Bogdan, delighted, pulled her up to her feet. V watched them both warily, waiting for the tentative truth to snap.

“Alright, are we ready to go?” Ireena asked. Everyone agreed and with that, she asked Menyn to lead the way, which he does.

After about twenty minutes they managed to find the road that leads to Vallaki once again. V stayed in the back to keep an eye on the windmill behind them. She didn’t see any anomalies coming from the mill. Everything seems normal for Barovia.

Bogdan walked with Lucien and talked through the book with him. They explained some things and showed off a bit. When they got to the chapter about knowing your enemy, Lucien was confused because he doesn’t have enemies and they’re all people. Bogdan then explained different body types and past injuries and emotional/psychological advantages in bartering. Lucien listened intently. Bogdan explained weaknesses and Lucien asks what theirs are, to which Bogdan names off silver, running water, needing blood, and their own past and desire for revenge.

Seril and Ireena walked together in companionable silence for a while before Seril said, “Ireena I do want to apologize for how I… I did not handle myself very well night. I could have handled it much better. I left you to take the brunt of the situation and essentially walked out. I was reliving some things and was not doing well. I was supposed to help you and I didn’t.”

“Seril, two things. One, don’t apologize to me. Just don’t. If it wasn’t for you, I’d be back in the village with my brother. Two, you didn’t leave me to the situation. I couldn’t even hit those monsters. You shot them.” Ireena said. She made a comment about only being able to put a cape around the boy. She then asked, “Do you know its not your fault we had to run away last night? They were an enemy far beyond us. We had no other choice.”

Seril agreed and says she’s being a hypocrite.

"Yes, you are, but you wouldn’t want Bogdan to hear that, would you?” Ireena asked.

Seril agreed, then commented about how she needs to talk to Bogdan. "But under better circumstances I think it would be quite enjoyable to watch you with her sword."

"I’m sure we’ll get the chance for that sometimes soon.”

“Hopefully under less life threatening situations,” Seril said. They flirted lightly with each other and lapsed into conversation about Seril’s time outside Barovia.

Menyn, in an attempt to get out of his own head from the dream, sang cheery music as he walked. He’d had enough compliments thrown at him that he was starting to feel better. Still, he needed to cheer himself up and keep himself from falling into anger from the dream.

### Vallaki

After about seven hours they made it to the nearby town and found the gate wide open, with guards monitoring the entrance. The town was about two times the size of Barovia and more alive and lively. On the wall was a poster with an image of a wolf’s head, advertising the wolf head’s jamboree. “Pikes will be provided. Attendance and children required. All will be well” posted by the baron. Everyone seemed a bit concerned about the poster and found it ominous. Seril couldn’t read the word ‘jamboree’ and V gently told her the word.

As they looked at the sign, V noticed the guards were keeping an eye on them but nobody stopped or approached them. She also noticed them tearing down the old posters and putting up new ones with a similar “attendance and children required. All will be well,” for a “festival of the burning sun.”

Looking around, Menyn noticed a half-elven figure in a very colorful suit. The half-elf was animatedly trying to get people to talk to him. Menyn informed the party he’s going to get some information and then goes off to see the figure. As he approached, he overheard the figure say his name is Rictavio and encouraged everyone to see his carnival of wonders. Seeing Menyn head off, V quietly followed to keep an eye on him.

Seeing Menyn, he said “my friend, you are a bit far from home, are you not?” He then asked if Menyn is from two regions that are from outside Barovia. Menyn was caught off guard hearing about a place outside of Barovia and explained he’s from a village outside. He then asked Rictavio where he’s from, and Rictavio explained he's been all over, and has traveled the Sheashun Ocean, which is outside of Barovia. Rictavio then went on to say he knew conjoined twins from Svirfbludenblot, one a deep gnome, and one a rock gnome. Menyn said, “that situation must be rocky”, getting a laugh from Rictavio.

Menyn then mentioned he’s with a party, and asked if Rictavio has been here long could he offer Menyn some advice. Rictavio flipped through a notebook, but Menyn caught sight of it and realized it was completely empty. Rictavio explained he’d been living there for about four or five months. Menyn asked if Rictavio was using Illusory Script on his notes. He said “yes absolutely!” and explained he uses it to protect his notes but Menyn was fairly certain he was lying.

Menyn asked where the Blue Water Inn (where Rictavio is staying and had previously mentioned) is, which Rictavio gave him directions. Menyn then explained that he is a bard, traveling to gather up stories. In his travels he had heard of the figures The Night Mother and the Morning Lord and he’d like to know where the local chapels are so he can speak to the local father. Rictavio said he’s not sure if the church in this area worships either, but the church here is called the church of St. Andral, and it’s a bit dilapidated. Nevertheless, he instructed Menyn to where it is. Menyn asked if there is anything he can do to repay him and Rictavio told him to spread the word of Rictavio’s Carnival of Wonders. After looking at a nonexistent watch on his wrist, he let Menyn know that he would be at the inn in about an hour and a half if he'd like to chat more. He then gave Menyn a flourish and a bow and Menyn left to rejoin the party.

Menyn told the party about the interaction, saying he thinks Rictavio is curiously insane but informed him of two points of interest; the inn and the church. He asked the group what they should do; if they should go to the inn or the church. It’s still early, so they have time to do either. Bogdan said they’d like to skip out on the church mission, so maybe they can take the kid book shopping while everyone else goes to the church. Realizing V wasn't in the group, Menyn looked around for her. She rejoined the group silently at that moment and startled him. He said she should warn him but that might be just as alarming as her reappearance. Seril joked they should put a bell on V but Menyn objected and said her ability to be stealthy is important. He then asked what V wanted to do and she shrugged. Mildly annoyed, asked Ireena next, but she deferred to the group.

Taking charge, Menyn said he wants to go talk to people to get some idea of what's going on. He decided to go through shops, then asked what everyone is doing. V told him she’s not letting Menyn wander on his own, so she'll go with him. Seril pointed out that Bogdan is going book shopping, so Menyn can go there, too. They decided to walk together to look for the bookshop and the inn. Bogdan took the lead and eventually found the bookstore “Bound to Please.” Seril struggled to read it, which V picked up on, but said nothing.

They entered the bookstore and an older woman greeted them with a “Yeah, yeah” and let them wander. Bogdan found fantasy Percy Jackson for Lucien as they were looking for some found family type books. Bogdan bought the whole series for Lucien and the shop keep became much friendly to the group.

With her more amiable, Menyn asked the shop keep about local lore and knowledge, specifically about the two festivals they saw the posters for. She perked up at the mention of the festivals and said she was very excited about stoning the individuals at the wolf’s head jamboree and is looking forward to the burning sun. However, Menyn could pick up that it was forced enthusiasm.

“I know you might not trust us since we are outsiders, but I’m looking for an honest answer, not prettied up. I promise we won’t tell anyone where we get this information and you don’t have to tell us if you don’t want but I’m concerned about the mention stoning people," Menyn assured her.

“Of course sugar, I have that book in the back, if you’ll come with me,” she said, overly loud, and Menyn followed her back.

Once the door was closed she told him since he’s a newcomer he’ll get a pass, but the festivals put on are not to be questioned. Anyone who questions them or seems to not have a good time is either put into the stocks or worse. Menyn asked for clarification on the “children and attendance acquired” and she says the Burgomaster believes these festivals are keeping the devil out. She explains Izek is the Burgeomaster’s enforcer. They are to stay away from him and not let him hear them speaking ill of the Burgomaster and the festivals. Menyn thanked her profusely. She also recommended during the celebration that they don’t be in the front of the back; stay square in the middle. He tried to give her gold but she said she doesn’t need it. However, if he comes across any bottles of Dragon’s Crush, to bring her some. He then asked that since they had claimed to be looking for books, should he buy something? Does she have any sheet music? She gave him what she has and said to bring her an extra bottle as payment. The sheet music has the Shape Water cantrip inscribed, allowing Menyn to learn it.

After he rejoined the group, Menyn warned them to be happy and told them that “all is well.” Bogdan asks if they should smile and would that be better or worse.

"Worse. Sorry. No offense," V said.

Seril made a quip about being joyful, can’t they tell? Nobody could.

They then made their way to the Bluewater Inn. It’s a wide, two-story building made of worn-wood and appeared as if it's seen better days. There’s a wraparound porch on the front and a large balcony above it. It’s extremely well lit and the sound of conversation, but not merriment, spills out.

As they walk to the doors, the doors burst open. A large man with a puffed-up chest and broad shoulders limped out of the inn and moved toward them. He paid them no mind, and shoved each of them aside. As he went to shove at V, she dodged out of the way, then stared after him as he left, seeming transfixed. As she watched him walk away, she could see a fairly large woman, about 5’11-6’, taller than average, extremely broad-shoulders walking directly behind him in peasants working class dress. She walked in step with him but ignored his limp. She had a light blue ethereal tinge to her. Her right leg was the only part of her that wasn't fuzzy to V's eyes.

Bogdan sent their shadow after the guy to spook him. He kept walking, unbothered but made a comment about “fucking goddamn ghosts. This place is going to shit.”

Bogdan noticed V seeming out of it and asked if she’s okay.

“Yeah, he was just, very rude.”

"Well I thought he was delightful,” Seril said. Bogdan and V asked her if she’s being sarcastic. She said no, she’s being serious, she thought it was especially delightful when he shoved her right on her burn marks. Ireena giggled.

They head inside and are greeted by the bartender, Irwin. Menyn clambered up into a seat at the bar and started a conversation. He said they’re looking for rooms and a drink. Irwin told him a single room is 5 gold, but there’s only four rooms available and they briefly discussed the rooming option. Menyn went to pay for the rooms but Seril tried to hand him money and Menyn refused.

Irwin then gave Menyn the options of drinks, including Red Dragon Crush. Menyn inquired about the two bottles of Red Dragon Crush and tried to buy the bottles but Irwin admits they're the last bottles he has. With supply and demand, so they're 20 gold at the moment. Irwin then explained about the distribution coming from Wizard of the Wines, and not hearing back from the source, similar to what Menyn had heard back in Barovia. Irwin said if the group can go and get the wine flowing freely again, the rooms will be on him. The party agreed and Menyn paid for the rooms as well as one bottle of the Red Dragon’s Crush. Seril asked for "the cheap stuff" and paid for it, but then the bartender asked “what, do your friends not know how to tip?” Menyn, apologetic, tipped him.

During all of this, overwhelmed, V went to leave, stopped, then told Bogdan she’s just going outside for some air. They asked if she’s okay and she said, yeah she’s fine there’s just a lot of people. They asked if she wanted them to go with or if she needs some time alone. She said the latter, and they tell her if she’s not back in thirty minutes they’ll go check on her.

With a nod, she went outside and looked around for the rude man, but still overwhelmed by how many people are in this town, she couldn't focus and find him. Instead, she found an alley to go sit in and try to relax.

Finished with his conversation with Irwin, Menyn said he needs to tell the group something but Bogdan pointed out V’s not there. They explain V went out for a moment and Menyn said it's important enough he should tell them all now and somebody can tell V later once they see her again.

At that moment, Rictavio entered and Menyn went to talk to him but Seril pointed out he’s talkative so many Menyn should first tell them what’s going on before talking to Rictavio. Menyn agreed, then told them what the bookstore owner told him about the Burgomaster and not speaking out against him.

## Locations

* The Old Bonegrinder
* Vallaki
* The Bluewater Inn
* Bound to Please

## Featured Characters

### The Party

* Bogdan
* Menyn Kaynen
* Seril Dren
* V

### Party Companions

* Ireena
* Lucien

### New

* Rictavio
* Irwin

### Returning

* For NPCs that appeared in previous sessions

### Mentioned

* The Burgomaster
* Izek