Session 30

**The Calamity (November 22nd, 2019)**

Agris and Kalroth help the citizens at the temple, while Tryx and Rurik make their way across Naldum to the Presidium. Tryx meets with

Councillor Orobok and learns about the Council’s indecision, and the need for a
three fourths vote in order to evacuate the city. They also learn that their
father Rurik Silverpot returned to Naldum after a long absence and requested
his position back at the temple. When he was denied, he got drunk and made
threats at the Presidium, claiming they’d rue the day they crossed him. A short
time later the Calamity attacked for the first time.  Orobok instructs Tryx and Rurik to speak with
a tortle named Surge because he recently inspected  the area near the Ingotspire. Surge came to
Naldum in the hopes of restoring the lake that once existed there.

While speaking with Surge the party learns that an opening
in the Ingotspire was discovered after the Calamity arose, but that an
impregnable barrier blocks it. Surge explains that this barrier is similar to
the barrier blocking the Bloodstone, an ancient and massive slab of stone that charts
the genealogy of every citizen to have ever lived in Naldum. While attempting
to research historic examples of the Calamity arising, Tryx and Rurik discover
that they can pass through the Bloodstone’s barrier despite not having a
Councillor’s medallion or being enchanted like the Kenkus. With aid from
Aleris, Tryx checks the Bloodstone and learns that his father is a direct
descendant from Berronar Truesilver as well as the fire giant god Surtur; as such,
so are Tryx and Rurik. Tryx casts divination and Berronar Truesilver confirms
that his bloodline is the cause and solution to the Calamity. Rurik speaks with
Councillor Melgar, and learns that he plans to fight and die in Naldum because
this is a defining moment for their people. Melgar insists they can win the
fight with force, despite the scholarly belief that the legend of the Four Dwarves
will save them.

   Tryx, Rurik, and Surge make their way to the Ingotspire

hoping that they will be able to breech the barrier. During the day long
journey the Calamity arises and begins its daily assault on Naldum’s walls. Surge
moves too slowly during the trip, so Tryx and Rurik go on ahead without him,
only to discover that Surge is slowly increasing his speed. Eventually Surge is
moving so quickly that he arrives at the Ingotspire ahead of them, which causes
Tryx to laugh for the first time in a long while. As they had hoped, Tryx and
Rurik are able to pass through the barrier as a result of their unique
bloodlines. Once inside the Ingotspire, the party travels past a lake of lava
towards a cylinder of light that extends all the way to the top of the volcano.
Within the light is Rurik Silverpot. The dwarves awaken their father who
encourages them to join him in controlling the Calamity, but they refuse. After
defeating their father, his body transforms into a powerful fire elemental. Another
battle ensues and Surge is killed before the brothers are able to subdue their father
for the final time. Without their father controlling the Calamity from the
pillar of light, it awakens from its slumber and they can feel it approaching
their location. Tryx and Rurik consider what they’ve learned and realize that
in order to stop the Calamity they would need to enter the pillar of light; but
without all four dwarves from the legend they will almost certainly be consumed
by the energy. As the Calamity draws closer, Tryx wildshapes into a panther,
Rurik climbs on, and they turn to run.