Episode 19: Goodplace

## Episode Summary

Arriving at Draven's estate, The Party meet Ivana Rowe, Marquess of Rowan, who clearly doesn not approve of Angel. They enjoy some downtime while Draven ~~ignores his wife~~ crafts magic items in his ~~man-cave~~ alchemical lab, in the mansion's basement. He makes himself a Wand of Orb of Force and Little One a Belt of Battle, as well as upgrading Angel's armour and enchanting Black's helmet to give him an extra attack when full-attacking (by crunch it's a horned helm, but it doesn't have horns in-universe). In addition to the new gear and upgrades, Angel receives Little One's +4 constitution amulet, allowing him to wear his mother's.

As well as trading stories and gossip, Ivana asks Draven to accompany her to a number of parties and events, concerned about the effect that his prolonged absences have had on their social standing. She is particularly concerned about recent comments made by the Countess of Grey Beach, who mockingly refers to Draven as "the missing marquis".

The Party also pay a visit to the Elstina estate, capital of the Barony of Silverlode, where they dine with Draven's in-laws **[GET A PICTURE]**. Their dining table is particularly notable, being made from the 12-foot long, 18-inch wide namesake +3 sword of the Earldom, claimed by King Vistria himself from a Frost Giant Jarl who refused to negotiate.

Shortly after their return, a messenger arrives from High Priest Matsomi at The Hand, requesting their presence at The Basilica. He also hands over a package marked "as promised" that "a fair maiden" asked him to deliver to Draven, and he did not think to question. This is strange behaviour indeed, but Angel finds no traps on the box, and when Draven opens it he discovers a crystal lotus **[GET A PICTURE]**, which channels energy into the Spirit Seed, strengthening it significantly. They conclude that it was likely sent by The Rahjs, who had promised to extend the seed's protection by six months as part of the deal to spare Lord Kintamazu. Black suggests that Draven gift the de-powered crystal to his wife, reasoning that "you really should give her something after being gone six months. The messenger is released, given that he was probably magically charmed.

The next day they head back to New Vanover, although Ivana asks Draven to be back in time for the Duke's spring ball, in a week and a half. En route, they come across a beautiful woman, who Angel notices has a tail.

She hails them, and states that "it feels like [they] received the package from The Rahjs". She reveals that she delivered it to them under the terms of a bargain that forbade her from speaking with them, but there is nothing to stop her speaking with them *after* delivering the package.

She warns them not to trust The Rahjs, as "they seek to bend everyone and everything to do their bidding", and she believes that they abuse the power of Feybargains. She also gives them a pebble, and asks them to give it to The Tall One when they go to the Feywild. Draven protests that they aren't going to the Feywild, but she simply turns into a three-tailed fox and bounds away.

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## Trivia

This episode marks the first visual appearance of Sergeant Richard, although he is not named or referred to.

## Timekeeping

According to Black Draven was away for six months.