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Vitaliy

Employer of Vitaliy's Assistant,

Associate of Zhaying

## **Intro**

Vitaliy is a blacksmith and the proprietor of The Broken Hammer workshop in Daelin.

## **Description**

Vitaliy is a human male in his fifties with blue eyes and blond hair worn in a topknot. He is described as having a "good, strong face with a strong jawline" and looking fit for his age.

According to Ignatious, Vitaliy has a tendency to make "ridiculous" and often unprofitable deals.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Background**

Vitaliy has lived in Daelin for "many years." Prior to that, his accent indicates that he may originate from the same region of Paeleuah as Ignatious.

### **Chapter 1**

#### **"Day in Daelin" (1x2)**

The party stopped by The Broken Hammer so that Ignatious could catch up with Vitaliy.

Vitaliy offered Godric and Hymn a deal on the items they wanted in exchange for the collection of an item from Zhaying at The Veil.

#### **"You Can Call Me Vangdondalor" (1x3)**

The party brought the delivery from Zhaying to Vitaliy at The Broken Hammer. In return, Vitaliy traded a brass bowl to Godric and a necklace to Hymn. Although these items were worth a total of 13gp, Vitaliy refused any payment.

#### **"Pay What You Want" (1x6)**

The party stopped by The Broken Hammer on their way out of Daelin so that Hymn could ask Vitaliy about Ular's Ring. Vitaliy confirmed that the ring was elven in design and had probably once been magically enchanted, but that it would need to be repaired and its enchantment refreshed before it could function again.

## **Relationships**

### **Ignatious**

Ignatious worked part-time as Vitaliy's assistant during his time as a student of Shinan University. It seems that Vitaliy also had some degree of contact with Ignatious' mother, as Ignatious had been asked to "convey [his] mother's hello."

### **Zhaying**

**Vitaliy:** Of course he did - so that I could come and lose all my money at his establishment.

Vitaliy described Zhaying as simply "an associate." He considers Zhaying extremely trustworthy, calling him "one of the good ones."

The nature of the item that the party conveyed between them is unknown, but Vitaliy insisted that it was very important and that the value of the delivery was "immeasurable".
Qi

Qi
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## **Intro**

Qi is a human resident of Gonglu who is good friends with Peng and Jia.

## **Description**

Qi is noted as being the louder and more outgoing, between herself and Jia.

#### **"En Guarde" (0x2)**

Qi and her friends were first encountered at The Quiet Spite inn where they were drinking after work. They were all excited to encounter tieflings and an orc and Qi spoke up when Godric asked for directions.

Later, while Peng was delivering the party's note to Taixu, Qi attempted to gossip with Hymn about Peng's crush on them.

#### **"Chat with the Cat" (0x3)**

That night, Qi and Jia witnessed Peng's abduction. On their way to the Justice Office, they ran into the party, who updated them on their investigation. The girls promised not to mention the party's involvement to the guards.

The next morning, Qi was brought to the Justice Office by Gordon and was questioned as to why she had failed to mention her encounter with the party. Godric attempted (poorly) to clear Qi of any blame but she clearly felt guilty about the situation.

### **Chapter 1**

#### **"Following the Wind" (1x10)**

On the evening that the party returned to Gonglu, Qi was at The Quiet Spite playing cards with Jia, Peng, Eida Goodearth and Dai Mitar. Hymn spent some time catching up with them, and Qi and Jia spent some time spoiling Vangdondalor.

## **Relationships**

### **Jia and Peng**

Qi is close friends with her neighbours, Jia and Peng.
Acrophygy (book)

## **Intro**

This book, labelled simply '*Acrophygy*', was found in The Yudae Minjog Library by Godric.

The book is very old and almost crumbling at the binding. It is unclear whether the word 'Acrophygy' refers to the author or the subject matter.

## **Contents**

The book is written primarily in a language which is unknown to Godric, but uses the Elvish script.

It is about Conjuration magic, especially 'transportation' spells. It contains symbols and pictures reminiscent of the notes left by Godric's Father, but the contents were otherwise far too advanced for Godric to understand.
The Shiral Supremacy

## **Intro**

The Shiral Supremacy - often referred to simply as 'Shiral' - is a country on the southern coast of the continent, possibly to the southeast of Paeleuah.

The Supremacy boasts many large port cities that thrive on trade. From some of these ports, ships sail south to Cassipora.

## **Geography**

### **The Gold Coast**

The southern coast of Shiral, where most of its trade occurs, is known as The Gold Coast. This region encompasses several major port cities:

* Khandara, The City of Light
* Dawnport

## **Government**

The Shiral Trade Syndicate, based in Khandara, manages trade throughout Shiral.

## **Culture**

### **Religion**

The lesser deity Tamara is the patron deity of Shiral.

### **Education**

Shiral is said to boast "wonderful libraries that hold knowledge of the lands beyond [the continent]."
Tanzin

## **Intro**

Tanzin is a storyteller and musician who performed at the Wendingsfael festival.

## **Description**

During his performance at the Wendingsfael, Tanzin was dressed in maroon clothing and wore a large, wide-brimmed hat from which veils hung. The veils were covered in silver pin-points to look like stars.

He was described by Cassandra as "a little melodramatic."

## **The Story So Far**

### **Chapter 2**

#### **"The Wending Way" (2x2)**

Cassandra suggested the party seek out Tanzin to find out more about the festival's history.

#### **"Wendingsfael" (2x4)**

The party took in Tanzin's performance at the Wendingsfael. He first sang *The Six Wonders*, then a dramatic (and popular) retelling of the founding of Wending and the defeat of The Cult of Nera (though the latter was not mentioned by name).

Godric and Hymn asked Tanzin a few questions about *The Six Wonders*, which he explained that he had pieced together from various old legends about The Dark Quarter.
Knife Trick

*(return to session list)*

**Hymn**: I think we need to fight them.
**Ignatious**: You want to fight a flying, invisible creature??
**Hymn**: Yes.
**Godric**: Yes.

## **Synopsis**

The party go on the hunt for Mesmer's missing knives. They follow the trail to the Sanctuary of Mayadine, where Godric seeks some local advice, Vangdondalor embarks on a scouting mission, and Hymn interrogates a bunny.

Upon finding the missing knives destroying a mysterious sigil, Ignatious initiates (and almost immediately ends) combat, destroying all but one of Mesmer's knives in the process. Unfortunately, the sigil proves beyond saving.

The group leaves the Sanctuary, thoroughly investigating a potentially deadly coin pouch on the way out, and return what is left of the knives to Mesmer.

## **Featured Characters**

### **The Party**

* Godric
	+ Vangdondalor
* Hymn
* Ignatious

### **New**

* Andora
* Wending Bunny

## **Inventory**

### **Ignatious**

##### **Gained**

* Shards of Mesmer's knives *(shattered pieces, 1-5" long, wrapped in cloth - worth ~10g)*

##### **Lost**

* Mesmer's last knife *(returned to Mesmer)*

### **Godric**

##### **Gained**

* Frightening coin pouch *(found just inside the border of the Sanctuary of Mayadine; fine quality, Shirali origin, empty - previously contained a decent amount of gold and silver coins)*
Enchanted Lullaby

## **Intro**

The Enchanted Lullaby music box was bought by the party at Wending's Wonders for 100 gp. It was crafted by Agatha Skittlewise with the help of some friends.

## **Description**

The small wooden box is decorated with carved detail. When opened, it plays a song which is so peaceful and soothing that it feels a little magical.

## **Effect**

If any friendly creatures who can hear the music box regain hit points at the end of the short rest by spending one or more Hit Dice, each of those creatures regains an extra **1d6** hit points.
The Broken Hammer

## **Intro**

The Broken Hammer is a blacksmith's workshop, run by Vitaliy, which is located on a side street in Daelin city's Commerce Quarter.

## **Description**

The Broken Hammer is a large, shop with open walls to allow the smoke from the forge to escape. It has an intricate brass and copper sign which bears its name in a detailed script, which is inlaid with metal.

## **Notable People**

### **Staff**

* Vitaliy
* Vitaliy's Assistant
* Ignatious (former assistant)

## **Goods & Prices**

##### **Armour**

* Chain mail
* Plate armour
* Shields

##### **Weapons**

* Daggers
* Spears
* Swords

##### **Jewellery**

* Necklaces
	+ Necklace with hammered leaves detail (**5 GP**)
* Rings

##### **Decorative Metalwork**

* Ornamental and functional plates and bowls
	+ Brass bowl with collapsible legs (**8 GP**)
Endless Affection

## **Intro**

Endless Affection is a shop in Daelin's Commerce Quarter which specialises in magical reagents and supplies. It is popular with students of Keunan University.

## **Description**

Endless Affection is a fairly wide, single-storey building with a shingle roof and a sliding door. Inside, it is a modest-looking shop which is often crowded with Keunan students. Its shelves are lined with spell components and reagents. There is also a shelf of unmarked scrolls, informatively labelled "Spell Scrolls."

## **Goods & Prices**

##### **Spell Components**

* Charcoal
* Herbs
* Incense
* Inks (fine)

##### **Spell Scrolls**

* Scroll of *Disguise Self* (**50 GP**)
* Scroll of *Feather Fall* (**50 GP**)
* Scroll of *Silent Image* (**75 GP**)
* Scroll of *Chromatic Orb* (**100 GP**)
Thulo Jaravani

**Hymn**: Should we take him down?
**Ignatious**: No! No, that's not what I was suggesting.

## **Intro**

Thulo Jaravani is the sponsor of the archaeological expedition to which Ignatious received an invitation.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Chapter 1**

#### **"Following the Wind" (1x10)**

Pharis Button related in her letter to Ignatious that Thulo Jaravani has thrown a great deal of money at the expedition and that she suspected he might be running some kind of racket, such as the trafficking of elven artifacts.
Mangao

Mangao are a type of rice cake that is eaten in Paeleuah - typically as a light meal.

They are shaped rice cakes which are flecked with bits of cooked fish, grains, nuts and berries. A typical serving is of two mangao, which are presented wrapped in leaves.

Ki Baaris sends Romus daily lunches of mangao.
Sparrin

### Connections

Ally of Taixu and Marric.Ally or contact of Eida Goodearth and Terence Goodearth.

## Appearances

### -

"En Guarde" (0x2)"Chat with the Cat" (0x3)

"Master of the House" (0x4)

## **Intro**

Sparrin is a member of The Sunseo Syndicate who was visiting Gonglu along with Taixu and Marric to investigate the disappearances there.

## **Description**

Sparrin is a tall elf who is covered in tattoos, including the symbol of The Sunseo Syndicate, which is tattooed on his hand. He has black hair worn in a ponytail, and piercing blue eyes.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Prologue**

#### **"It Is Written" (0x1)**

Sparrin was first encountered at The Quiet Spite inn, along with Taixu, shortly after the party first met. He initially tried to dissuade the party from investigating the ongoing disappearances in Gonglu. Later (when they proceeded to ignore his advice), Sparrin left a note for them with Kiran:

#### **"En Guarde" (0x2)**

When the party next met with the Sunseo - this time at Eida and Terence Goodearth's home - Sparrin explained the syndicate's presence in Gonglu and showed them a button marked with the symbol of Yan Turin, which implicated Ryme Flattil in the abductions.

#### **"Chat with the Cat" (0x3)**

That night, Sparrin and Taixu joined the party in - unsuccessfully - staking out Dai Mitar's home.

Following Peng's abduction, the party met with the Sunseo again to plan their investigation of Ryme Flattil's house.

#### **"Master of the House" (0x4)**

The party sought Sparrin and Taixu out at The Quiet Spite inn, and were informed that Ryme Flattil and Bo had already fled town.

### **Chapter 1**

#### **"Following the Wind" (1x10)**

When the party passed through Gonglu again, Eida Goodearth informed them that Sparrin, Taixu and Marric had departed Gonglu not longer after they had.

## **Relationships**

### **Taixu**

Of his allies in Gonglu, Sparrin was seen to work primarily with Taixu.

### **Eida** **and Terence Goodearth**

The nature of Eida and Terence Goodearth's connection with Sparrin and his allies - or The Sunseo Syndicate in general - is unknown, but they worked closely together to investigate the Gonglu disappearances, apparently at Eida's request.
Polska

## **Intro**

Polska is the proprietor of Polska's magic shop in the town of Wending.

## **Description**

Polska is a short female dwarf. She wears many trinkets and charms braided into her full beard and woven into a 'circlet' pattern in her hair. She moves very gracefully and dresses in a slightly more elaborate fashion than is typically seen in Wending.

She is helpful and friendly, seeming genuinely interested in her customers' questions. She is also surprisingly quick to admit that some of her wares "might be junk."

She *does not bargain*.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Chapter 2**

#### **"Wendingsfael" (2x4)**

The party visited Polska's to ask her about the destroyed sigil. However, she was unable to identify its nature from Hymn's sketch, and admitted that she had not been aware of anything magical existing within the Sanctuary of Mayadine.

Godric then asked Polska about feathren, and she was able to furnish him with some additional information, although her records showed that the shop had not stocked it since before she was running it. She suggested visiting Esmail in The Dark Quarter (but recommended caution). She asked that, should Godric should succeed in completing his spell, he transcribe a copy of it to sell to her.
The Spinneret

## **Intro**

The Spinneret is a tailors shop in the Merchant District of Wending. It apparently sells "very high quality" and custom clothes.

The shop had a stall at the Wendingsfael festival.

## **Staff**

The Spinneret's staff includes a half-orc and at least one other person (each was seen manning the Wendingsfael stand at different times)

## **The Story So Far**

### **Chapter 2**

#### **"She Lies About Time" (2x7)**

The party discovered that a shipment of supplies bound for The Spinneret had recently gone missing from the docks, possibly coinciding with the arrival of one of the seemingly-empty boats from The Dark Quarter.
The Pin Drop

## **Description**

The Pin Drop is the only shop in Gonglu and is located in the town's market district. It is run by Dai Mitar and sells general supplies and farming equipment.

The party visited twice during their time in Gonglu, and Dai Mitar mentioned that Sparrin, Taixu and Marric had shopped there previously, purchasing wire and a crowbar.
Gordon

Former colleague of Bo.

## **Intro**

Gordon is a human guard who works out of the Gonglu Justice Office.

## **Description**

Gordon appears to have a somewhat laid-back attitude towards his work, but does seem to take his investigative duties (grudgingly) seriously.

## **The Story So Far**

### **"It Is Written" (0x1)**

Gordon was the first guard that the party met in Gonglu. Upon request, he provided them with a 'writ':

*I don't know.*
*Gordon.*

### **"Chat with the Cat" (0x3)**

Gordon intercepted the party on their way to Linae's house the next morning and took them to the Justice Office, explaining that they had been seen near to Peng's house the night before. He then went - leaving Bo and Chen to watch the party - to collect Qi for further questioning.

### **"Master of the House" (0x4)**

Gordon was amongst the guards mustered by Roland to accompany the party to the lord's manor.
The Orc Wars

The Orc Wars is the name given to the widespread uprising of orcish forces against the ancient Elven Empire, approximately 2000 years ago. These conflicts resulted in a large scale elven retreat from the Material Plane. However, the orcish forces were subsequently defeated by "the combined might of the humans, the halflings, and the dwarves."

Based on the party's discoveries at the Old Orc Encampment and associated demiplane, it seems possible that some or all of the orcish forces were supported by (or sought the aid of) the deity Silas.
Saki

## **Intro**

Saki is a resident of Gonglu who lives next-door to Isao's former home. She has a young son called Shin.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Prologue**

#### **"It Is Written" (0x1)**

When questioned, Saki was of the opinion that the Gonglu disappearances were the work of a local and was sceptical about The Sunseo Syndicate's presence in town.
The party forgot to ask her name because they are rude.

### **Chapter 1**

#### **"Following the Wind" (1x10)**

When the party passed through Gonglu again, Saki was at The Quiet Spite inn with her son, Shin. The party finally managed to learn her name.
Keunan Dormitories

## **Intro**

The Keunan dormitories are the student housing for Keunan University in Daelin. Amongst them is the Choco Dormitory, which the party visited during their stay in the city to offer their help to Kik.

## **Description**

The college dormitories are located in Daelin city's Religious Quarter. They are reached via a side-road that diverts from the main thoroughfare before the gates of Keunan University itself.

The dormitories have a relatively uniform design and are each three or four floors high with sliding front doors. At least some of the dorms also have a basement level. The individual dormitories can be identified by name plaques on their walls. Each building houses roughly six students.
Satoshi

## **Intro**

Satoshi is a lepidopterist who struck up a friendship with Hymn when their paths crossed in Daelin.

## **Description**

Satoshi is a half-elven man with dark, brown-black hair, and eyes which are the crystalline blue of a lightning storm. Although he is 95 years old, due to his part-elven heritage he does not look any older than 30.

He is friendly and outgoing, and is excited to share his interests and learn about others' passions. Despite his scholarly pursuits, he admits that he likes to be active.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Background**

Satoshi claims to have travelled widely, including time spent studying fluorescent butterflies in the underground forests of Chalcedon.

### **Chapter 1**

#### **"You Can Call Me Vangdondalor" (1x3)**

Hymn encountered Satoshi in The Yudae Minjog Library. They struck up conversation based on Hymn's choice of reading (*Home Remedy Horticulture*) and Satoshi was impressed by Hymn's artwork, recognising some of their sketches as Chalcedonian flora. Satoshi identified the butterfly represented on Hymn's holy symbol as a Moonlithe Butterfly.

Satoshi directed Hymn to the Temple of Yebo as a good place to look for people in need of help.

Before they parted ways, Satoshi explained that he was travelling west across The Stotzyev Mountains towards the town of Inigstok and made plans to keep in touch with Hymn via letters.

#### **"Disaster at the Sapphire Tower" (1x5)**

Satoshi and Hymn met at the library again the next day. Satoshi explained that he likes to visit the library for the atmosphere and to people-watch; Hymn noted that he was not reading a library book but had what appeared to be his own journal open. Satoshi further explained his plans to travel west towards Inigstok observe butterfly migrations.

#### **"Fissures" (1x9)**

Satoshi had left a letter for Hymn at the library, where Hymn picked it up after the events at The Sapphire Tower.

*I didn't get a chance to see you before I left but I told you that I was going.*
*I hope that everything is going well with you. When I last saw you before you left town, there was an air around you that seemed different. I hope that this letter finds you well, and that you are hale and hearty.*
*I enjoyed speaking with you in the short time that we had and I hope that we can continue to write to each other. I wanted to express my gratitude for meeting a friendly face.*
*I was glad to hear that you visited the temple of Yebo and spoke with Ular. I think you are doing good things out there and that the world is going to be a better place with you in it.*
*Your friend, Satoshi*

With his signature, Satoshi had also drawn some of the butterflies that he and Hymn had discussed.
Bag of the Bookworm

## **Intro**

The Bag of the Bookworm was discovered by the party in the Old Orc Encampment. It is currently carried by Godric.

## **Description**

This brown leather bag has many small pockets and can be carried either with one hand or hang from one shoulder.

## **Effect**

COMMON Wondrous item.

This bag can carry up to 10 large books at once without adding any additional weight on the carrier. The books are stored in a separate dimension, similar to the effects of a bag of holding, but only books can be carried within it.

Someone who reaches into the bag seeking a specific book will automatically retrieve that book. A user who does not know which books are held within will instead draw out a randomly chosen one.

The bag immediately ejects any item that is not a book - the item will simply reappear next to the bag.
Disaster at the Sapphire Tower

*(return to session list)*

## **Synopsis**

Godric disappoints Vangdondalor.

The next morning, Ignatious is called to meet with the dean of Shinan University, while Godric and Hymn are various degrees of terrible at making pottery. Ular gives Hymn a gift. Next, they stop by the library, where Godric rolls a 1 and Hymn is distracted by Satoshi.

The party reconvene at The Fairy Trigger and Ignatious imparts that a mysterious relic is causing chaos at Shinan University. Hymn and Godric agree to help him investigate. They go to meet with the dean and enter the tower, where they investigate the strange phenomena, fight some demons, and get their first look at the relic.

## **Featured Characters**

### **The Party**

* Godric
	+ Vangdondalor
* Hymn
* Ignatious

### **New**

* Elderly Temple-Goers
* Laik Peiume
* Misha
* Pottery Orphans

### **Returning**

* Ki Baaris
* Kik
* Satoshi
* Ular
Cassipora

## **Intro**

Cassipora is an elven port city on the southern continent.

## **Description**

The city is surrounded by rainforest.

The voyage to Cassipora from Shiral takes approx. 5-7 days. It is not a popular passenger destination and travellers must typically barter passage on a trade vessel.

## **History**

The route to the southern continent was only 'rediscovered' around 20 years ago.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Chapter 1**

#### **"Following the Wind" (1x10)**

Ignatious received a letter from Pharis Button which invited him to join her archaeological team in Cassipora.
Brine Fightmaster

*It's clearly a pat greeting, as none of you look like you're looking for a fight.*

## **Intro**

An employee at The Brine coliseum in Daelin city.

## **Description**

He is a half-elf man who wears full armour. His job includes greeting visitors to The Brine.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Chapter 1**

#### **"You Can Call Me Vangdondalor" (1x3)**

He met the party upon their arrival at The Brine, explained the rules of combat to them and accepted their entrance to the competition.

#### **"Is Your Dad Hot?" (1x4)**

The fightmaster congratulated the party after their close defeat in their second round. He told them that their fights had been very entertaining and that he hoped that they would return in future.
The Stotzyev Mountains

The Stotzyev Mountains are a range of mountains in western Paeleuah.

The town of Sytork is situated close against the mountains.

The mountains contain many cave systems which are especially rich in dwarven ruins, including the Old Orc Encampment where the Jewelled Idol was discovered. Goblins are known to often take up residence in such caves.
The Peach Miracle

**Godric**: How do you know that?
**Ignatious**: Because I went to school here and I was young.

## **Intro**

The Peach Miracle is a bar and strip club in Daelin city's Entertainment Quarter, located on the outskirts of the red light district.

## **Description**

From the outside, The Peach Miracle looks like "a regular building", with a relatively plain exterior. It is marked by a sign which is the shape of a peach and bears the club's name.

Inside, the bar is described as looking similar to The Fairy Trigger in decor. However, there is a long stage through the middle of the room, with the tables being set up in the shape of a horseshoe around it.

Early in the day, the bar hosts some patrons but the stage is not in use.

## **Notable People**

### **Patrons**

* Romus
* A Really Bad Gambler
The Townskeep

## **Intro**

The Townskeep are the local peacekeepers and law enforcement in Chalcedon.

Individual guards are known as Keepers.

The Townskeep building seems to typically be denoted by a pole on the building's roof upon which a cloak is hung like a flag. It is possible that the colour of this cloak matches the colour worn by the local Head Townskeep.

## **Ranks**

A Keeper's rank in the organisation is denoted by the colour of their cloak. However, the colours used may vary from town to town.

In both Wending and The Dark Quarter, the Head Townskeep wears a silver cloak.

##### **Known Colours**

* Silver (Head Townskeep in Wending and The Dark Quarter)
* Light Blue (Wending)
* Pale Yellow (Wending)

## **Known Townskeep Offices**

* The Dark Quarter Townskeep
* Wending Townskeep
Ignatious' Black Book

**Hymn**: That doesn't seem very useful.
**Ignatious**: It's not very useful but it is interesting.

## **Intro**

A mysterious black book that cannot be written in. Ignatious' found it some years ago on one of his first archaeological digs.

## **Description**

A medium sized, black, leather-bound book. Its pages are old and yellowed, and completely blank. Ignatious has never seen any writing in the book. It bears no sign of ownership.

### **Effect**

The party hypothesised that the book might be one of a pair, used for sending messages.
Peng

"Following the Wind" (1x10)

## **Intro**

Peng is a human resident of Gonglu in Paeleuah and was the fourth victim of the Gonglu disappearances, but was rescued by the party. He lives in a small, two-room home with his grandfather.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Prologue**

#### **"En Guarde" (0x2)**

The party first encountered Peng at The Quiet Spite inn, where he was drinking with his friends Jia and Qi. They were excited to encounter tieflings and an orc and eagerly helped when Godric asked for directions.

Later, Hymn employed Peng to pass a note to Taixu, which Peng valiantly did.

#### **"Chat with the Cat" (0x3)**

That night, Peng was abducted from his grandfather's house by Ryme Flattil and her associates.

The party were able to track Peng to Ryme Flattil's home, where they found him unconscious in a hidden basement along with the reanimated corpses of the previous three victims (Latai, Isao and Korin). The party rescued him and Hymn bridal-carried him from the scene.

#### **"Master of the House" (0x4)**

Peng was taken to the Temple of Eudosia, where Shurin helped to wake him. Unfortunately for the party, Peng was unable to remember any details of his abduction.

### **Chapter 1**

#### **"Following the Wind" (1x10)**

When the party passed through Gonglu again, two weeks later, Peng was found at The Quiet Spite, where he was playing cards with Jia, Qi, Eida Goodearth and Dai Mitar. Peng was eager to catch up with Hymn and was glad for the chance to thank them properly for his rescue:

Peng seemed to still be quite shaken by his abduction, especially since he had heard the full story behind it, but he assured Hymn that he had plenty of people to talk to, including his grandfather and "these two knuckleheads" (Jia and Qi).

Peng said that he had no plans to leave Gonglu any time soon:

## **Relationships**

### **Jia and Qi**

Peng is friends with Jia and Qi, who are also his neighbours. The three were drinking together at The Quiet Spite inn when first encountered by the party, and the girls teased him about his interest in Hymn.

Jia and Qi presumably live close to Peng and his grandfather as they were witnesses to Peng's abduction, after which they immediately ran to find help.

### **Grandfather**

Peng has a close relationship with his grandfather, who he lives with. Roland described Peng's grandfather as being extremely worried after Peng's disappearance. Upon waking up after his rescue, Peng's first concern was to make sure that his grandfather was alright.

### **Hymn**

Peng was immediately interested in Hymn upon first meeting and flirted shamelessly with them - much to the amusement of his friends, Jia and Qi. Unfortunately for Peng, Hymn was the only person present who did not pick up on this.

Even more unfortunately for Peng, he was unconscious throughout his rescue and thus missed out on Hymn bridal-carrying him to the Temple of Eudosia.
Eida Goodearth

Friend/acquaintance of Daisuki;

Neighbour of Hektor and of Oriel;

Contact of The Sunseo Syndicate

"Following the Wind" (1x10)

## **Intro**

Eida is a halfling resident of Gonglu in Paeleuah. She is married to Terence Goodearth and is a regular at The Quiet Spite inn.

She has some manner of involvement with The Sunseo Syndicate.

## **Description**

Eida carries a short sword "to look intimidating." *(Terence Goodearth)*

She seems to be a person of action, as she quickly grew frustrated with being confined to her basement during her staged disappearance.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Prologue**

#### **"En Guarde" (0x2)**

The party first met Eida in person when they decided to form a temporary alliance with The Sunseo Syndicate, whereupon they discovered that Eida - thought to have been the fourth victim of the Gonglu disappearances - had in fact staged her own abduction with the aid of her husband and The Sunseo Syndicate, whom she had reached out to about the disappearances. Eida had been hiding in the basement of her home while Terence maintained their cover story with any visitors and the Sunseo investigated the abductions.

#### **"Chat with the Cat" (0x3)**

Eida reluctantly remained in hiding with Marric while the party, Sparrin and Taixu staked out her friend Dai Mitar's house.

#### **"Master of the House" (0x4)**

Eida gave Hymn the button bearing the symbol of Yan Turin, which had first implicated Ryme Flattil in the disappearances.

Once the cult had been fully identified (and mostly dismantled), Eida was extremely eager to be able to leave her house again, stating that "fake-kidnapping was the worst idea ever."

### **Chapter 1**

#### **"Following the Wind" (1x10)**

Upon the party's return to Gonglu, Eida was encountered at The Quiet Spite, where she was playing cards with Mitar, Jia, Qi, and Peng, and where Terence was drinking at the bar. They dealt Hymn and Godric (and then Vangdondalor) into the game.

**Eida**: Blessedly quiet.
**Godric**: You really prefer them that way?
**Eida**: Yeah, yeah, I do. And, honestly, it's really great to not have to pretend I'm dead.

Eida informed Hymn and Godric that their "mutual friends" had left Gonglu not long after the party.

## **Relationships**

### **Terence Goodearth**

Eida's husband, Terence, helped her stage her own abduction in an attempt to reveal the perpetrator behind the Gonglu disappearances.

**Eida:** What!
**Terence:** You guys have that button with the symbol on it?
**Eida:** Yeah!
**Terence:** I need it!
**Eida:** Why!?
**Terence:** I just do!!
**Eida:** Okay, I'm bringing it up!
**Terence:** Just throw it! You're not supposed to be seen!

### **Dai Mitar**

Eida and Mitar are good friends and regularly play cards together at The Quiet Spite inn. Mitar claims that Eida owes her five gold.

Eida confessed to the party that she had "tipped her hand" to Mitar about her staged abduction.

### **The Sunseo Syndicate**

It is unknown whether Eida is a member or simply a contact of The Sunseo Syndicate. Either way, Sparrin informed the party that he, Taixu and Marric were looking into the disappearances on Eida's request.
Shard Guardian

## **Intro**

The Shard Guardian was found and fought in the demiplane opened by the Jewelled Idol and Dual Crystal Key.

According to Godric's mediocre INT check, it probably originated from the Elemental Plane of Earth. It was presumably a servant or creation of Yan Turin.

## **Description**

The Shard Guardian was a medium-sized creature.

It remained flying a few feet above the ground throughout the battle.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Chapter 1**

#### **"Thinking With Portals" (1x8)**

The party opened a portal to the Shard Guardian's demiplane in The Sapphire Tower. The creature easily took out Vangdondalor, who was sent to scout through the portal, before the party engaged it in battle. Upon its defeat, it exploded into shrapnel, knocking Ignatious unconscious and reducing Godric to 1 HP and leaving only a pile of rubble.

The Guardian's presence was presumably part of what was keeping the demiplane stable, as the portal began to close immediately upon its defeat.

## **Monster** **Information**

* AC < 14
* High movement speed
* Resistant to piercing, slashing, and cold damage.

### **Abilities**

* Multi-Attack (x2)
* Can attack from range by launching tail spikes at its targets
* Passive: *Flyby*
Yen'sal

## **Intro**

Yen'sal is the archivist at the Wending Archives in the town of Wending.

## **Description**

Yen'sal is a half-elf. They appear fairly young, although their elven heritage makes it difficult to tell. They have long, purple hair which, on first meeting, was pinned into a loose bun using several quills. They wear a monocle.

Yen'sal is extremely proud of the Wending Archives and is very pleased by any compliments about them.

They value knowledge very highly and are frustrated by the preponderance of inaccurate myths and legends about Wending, especially when such superstition is responsible for muddled or absent factual records. They are also curious and excited by the discovery of new knowledge.

They enjoy meeting other academics, especially fellow historians. While they don't think much of the "shallow pursuit" of showy magic exhibited at the Wendingsfael festival, they seem to respect the discipline of spellcrafting as a way of 'adding knowledge to the world.'

## **The Story So Far**

### **Background**

Yen'sal's family dates back to (or close to) the founding of Wending, but Yen'sal is the only one still living in the town.

### **Chapter 2**

#### **"The Wending Way" (2x2)**

The party visited the Wending Archives and met Yen'sal and Alfred. Yen'sal helped Ignatious research the history of Wending and explained a little more about the Wendingsfael to the group.

#### **"Wendingsfael" (2x4)**

The party returned to the Archives to research the Sanctuary of Mayadine. They explained the situation with the destroyed sigil (though they did not relate that they had entered the Sanctuary, instead claiming that Vangdondalor was the only one who had directly seen the sigil) to Yen'sal, who was excited by the prospect.

Yen'sal asked the party to return if they discovered any further information.

#### **"The Broken Sigil" (2x6)**

**Godric**: Is it? Are they on their own?
**Vangdondalor**: Looks like it. They look like they don't know what they're doing.
**Godric**: Ah. That sounds about right.

The party discovered that Yen'sal had gone alone into the Sanctuary of Mayadine to investigate the sigil for themselves. Ignatious followed after them - invisibly - while the others waited outside the Sanctuary for Aspen Watch.

It seemed that Yen'sal had become lost and was having difficulty locating the sigil, which they told Ignatious they were seeking out of curiosity. They admitted that they were not dissuaded by the taboos about entering the Sanctuary.

## **Relationships**

### **Family**

Yen'sal describes the archives as having been build up by their family over "a couple of generations.

They have at least two siblings, including Vali, who is Alfred's original owner, and one sibling who briefly studied in Daelin and whom Yen'sal describes as "a little flighty."

### **Ignatious**

**Yen'sal**: Yes, as long as the fanciful tales don't end up in a place like this as fact.
**Ignatious**: I agree one-hundred percent. I seek to pursue history in its truest form, as well.

...

## **Character Information**

### **Abilities**

Yen'sal has no magical abilities, describing themself as "just a record keeper."
Daelin Religious Quarter

## **Intro**

The Religious Quarter is the south-western quarter of Daelin city.

## **Description**

The Religious Quarter is home to most of the city's temples. It borders the the Commerce Quarter in the east and the Entertainment Quarter in the north. At the quarter's south-eastern corner are the main city gates, the north-east meets the central plaza and The Yudae Minjog Library, and at the north-western corner stands the Pearlescent Spire of Keunan University.

## **Notable Locations**

* Temple of Omnicra
* Temple of Rubicon
* Temple of Talos
* Temple of Yebo
* Keunan University dormitories
Andora

## **Intro**

Andora is a resident of Wending who lives on the town's southern outskirts, near to the Sanctuary of Mayadine.

## **Description**

Andora is a middle-aged human woman.

Although she was a little bemused to find the party on her doorstep, she was as helpful as she could be.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Chapter 2**

#### **"Knife Trick" (2x3)**

Godric knocked on Andora's door to ask some questions about the Sanctuary of Mayadine.
The Golden Hammer

## **Intro**

The Golden Hammer is a blacksmiths and armoury in the town of Wending.

## **Description**

The shop is located towards Wending's outskirts, across the town from Polska's.

## **Staff**

The Golden Hammer appears to be run by a family of half-elves. When the party visited, an older woman was working at the forge while her daughter and a male half-elf were organising the shop.

## **Goods &** **Prices**

The shop sells weapons and armour, horseshoes, and household wares. They do not produce detail work such as jewellery.
The Six Wonders

## **Intro**

*The Six Wonders of the Dark Quarter* (shortened to *The Six Wonders*) is a song with an eerie tune. It was composed by the musician Tanzin, who performed it at the Wendingsfael festival.

## **Background**

Tanzin described composing the lyrics from pieces of old legends about The Dark Quarter whose original meanings are no longer known.
Theatre-Going Half-Orc Male

## **Intro**

An unknown half-orc who was seen at The Volyin Theatre.

## **Description**

He has dark hair and teal eyes, was described as "fancily dressed" and in his mid-to-late twenties or early thirties.

## **The Story So Far**

### **Chapter 1**

#### **"Is Your Dad Hot?" (1x4)**

Godric spotted him in the crowd at The Volyin Theatre before the performance of *Twice Shy*. He was in the company of a human, a halfling, and a half-elf.
Latai

Kidnapped and murdered by Ryme Flattil and associates, later raised as undead and slain by the party.

## **Intro**

Latai was a human resident of Gonglu. She often helped out on the farms and sometimes watched the weekly card games at The Quiet Spite. She was the first victim of the Gonglu disappearances.

## **Description**

Although Latai was well-liked in the town's community, Isao's Neighbour explained that she "kept to herself, mostly."

## **The Story So Far**

### **"It Is Written"**

The party found out that Latai had been the first person to disappear mysteriously in Gonglu, and that she had by this point been missing for almost a month. She had been taken overnight from the house where she had lived with her father, Jun.

### **"En Guarde" (0x2)**

Roland shared the results of the Justice Office's initial investigation into Latai's disappearance. It had been concluded that she had simply run away to seek a better life in the city, where many townsfolk believed she had a boyfriend, but her father had insisted that she would not have left without her music box, which was still in her room.

### **"Chat with the Cat" (0x3)**

Latai's body was eventually found in a secret basement beneath Ryme Flattil's house, where the party concluded that she had been murdered shortly after her abduction as the first of three ritual sacrifices to Yan Turin. Ryme Flattil had animated her corpse using necromantic magic, and the party had to defeat it in order to rescue Peng.

## **Relationships**

### **Jun**

Latai did not have a good relationship with her father. Roland described Jun as controlling and paranoid, Isao believed that Latai was afraid of Jun, and the town guard's initial investigation had concluded that she had left to get away from Jun, either out of fear or frustration.

### **Her Mother**

Latai's mother died in a wagon accident during a trip to Rahnmul. Latai kept a heart-shaped music box as a memento of her.
Clockwork Amulet

## **Intro**

The Clockwork Amulet was discovered by Hymn in the Old Orc Encampment.

## **Description**

This copper amulet contains tiny interlocking gears and is powered by magic. A creature that puts an ear to the amulet can hear faint ticking and whirring noises coming from within.

## **Effect**

**COMMON Wondrous Item**

When you make an attack roll while wearing the amulet, you can forgo rolling the d20 to get a 10 on the die. Once used, this property can't be used again until the next dawn.
Wendingsfael

*(return to session list)*

*(this page is about the session titled "Wendingsfael." for the in-universe Wendingsfael festival, see Wendingsfael (festival))*

**Ignatious**: Those are students who have not studied enough.
**Polska**: They also buy the waking potions when they visit.
**Godric, who just bought waking potions**: (coughs)
**Ignatious**: (glances at Godric) Hm. I see.

## **Synopsis**

The party do a little shopping (Godric gets a new lead, and Ignatious gets some new armour) before returning to the Wending Archives to research the Sanctuary of Mayadine. They begin to suspect that the mysterious goings on may somehow be related to The Cult of Nera.

Come evening, the group return to the festival square to experience the Wendingsfael celebrations. They take on the jousting game (Hymn and Ignatious triumph; Godric embarrasses himself), then take in Tanzin's performance. Godric redeems himself at the *Minor Illusion* competition while Ignatious does some more shopping. Finally, the team ace the *Dancing Lights* race and split the pot between them, before retiring to the inn for the night.

## **Featured Characters**

### **The Party**

* Godric
	+ Vangdondalor
* Hymn
* Ignatious

### **New**

* Half-Elf Smiths
* Polska
* Tanzin

### **Returning**

* Cassandra
* Yen'sal (and Alfred)

## **Inventory**

### **Godric**

##### **Gained**

* Waking Potion *(bought* *at* *Polska's**)*
* Gold earring *(bought by Ignatious at jewellery stand)*

### **Ignatious**

##### **Gained**

* Studded leather armour *(bought* *at The Golden Hammer)*
* Gold horn chain *(has a green crystal on the horn ring; bought at jewellery stand)*
* Scarf *(a gift for his mother; for cooler weather, dark navy with celestial pattern; bought at The Spinneret's stand)*

##### **Lost**

* Shards of Mesmer's knives *(used in partial payment for armour)*
Korin

Abducted and murdered by Ryme Flattil and associates, raised as undead and slain by the party.

## **Intro**

Korin was a human resident of Gonglu village. He was the father of Linae, the grandfather of Kiran, and the third victim of the Gonglu disappearances.

## **Description**

Korin's grandson, Kiran, described him as 'stubborn', explaining that Korin refused to retire despite his age.

## **The Story So Far**

### **"It Is Written" (0x1)**

The party established that Korin was the third victim of the ongoing Gonglu disappearances, having been abducted from his home - with his daughter Linae (and his cat) present as a witness - around a week before the party's arrival in town.

### **"Chat with the Cat" (0x3)**

Korin's body was eventually found - along with those of the other missing townsfolk - in a secret basement beneath Ryme Flattil's house. The party surmised that Korin - together with Latai and Isao - had been murdered by Ryme Flattil and her accomplices in sacrifice to Yan Turin. Their corpses had also been animated with necromantic magic, and the party had to defeat them in order to rescue the most recent victim, Peng.

## **Relationships**

### **Linae**

Korin's daughter, Linae, is the proprietor of The Quiet Spite inn. Although he was not involved in running the inn, Korin was often seen there and sometimes played in the weekly card games.

Linae was trying to convince Korin to retire our of concern for his health but he refused and this became a point of contention in their relationship. They were arguing about this on the night of Korin's abduction.

### **Kiran**

Kiran is Korin's grandson. He seemed to share his mother's concern for his grandfather's welfare.

### **Eida Goodearth**

Korin knew Eida Goodearth well since she was a regular at his daughter's inn.
Minue

## **Intro**

Minue is a former servant of Lord Tio Rothe of Gonglu. She was discovered to be an accomplice of the lord and Ryme Flattil in their abduction and murder of townspeople in sacrifice to Yan Turin.

## **The Story So Far**

### **"It Is Written" (0x1)**

Minue greeted the party upon their visit to the lord's manor and escorted them to meet with Ryme Flattil.

### **"Master of the House" (0x4)**

Minue opened the door again - this time to the party, Roland and three other members of the town guard. She revealed that Ryme Flattil was not at the manor. Then, she slipped a knife from her sleeve and ("slightly") stabbed Roland before the party and guards were able to subdue her.

She presumably remains in the custody of the Gonglu Justice Office.
Unidentified Mindflayer Relic

## **Intro**

This unidentified relic of mindflayer origin is in the possession of Huali, a tutor at Keunan University in Daelin city. It is kept under magical shielding.

It resembles a shard of black obsidian and is suspected to be "some kind of connection device."

## **The Story So Far**

### **"Day in Daelin" (1x2)**

The party were recruited to help Kik, a student of Keunan University who had 'borrowed' the relic from his tutor to study it in private. He explained that the relic had interacted with rats he had been testing spells on, transforming them into "psychic, carnivorous" cranium rats.

The party dispatched the rats and Godric liberated the relic from the inside of one of the corpses. Upon closer inspection of the relic, he was forced to make a wisdom saving throw:

Shaken by this experience, Godric reiterated Hymn's insistence that Kik return the relic to Keunan University immediately, which Kik promised he would do.