S05E03

## The Bread Line

On the streets of Tyrosh, the group stood at a bread line in front of a red temple. The line was short, but desperate. The group took their place in the queue and were soon treated to black bread and stew.

They noticed nobles dropping coins into a collection plate as they passed. And for every noble, there were at least five slaves in their distinctive leather collars.

## Attempted Robbery

A handsome red priestess approached them saying, "I have seen you in the flames. You must come with me and speak to Temple Mother Meshara.

But just then some street toughs advanced on the line. The red priestess instinctively snatched up the collection plate.

"We'll be taking that money," the leader of the toughs said viciously.

"Back off," barked Torrhen in his rough tone.

The gang seemed like they might draw weapons and attack, but Torrhen was soon joined by Christor and Haju. The toughs were intimidated into fleeing.

## The Temple Mother

The group entered the small temple, just large enough to seat thirty worshipers - the Cult of R'hllor was new to Tyrosh.

Soon they were with Temple Mother Meshara who showered them with gratitude: "Thank you for repelling those ruffians. You are truly sent by the Lord of Light. I agree that you should look into the flames, but to do so requires king's blood. We have king's blood in the reliquary, but you'll have to complete a ritual to get to it.

The group descended into the tunnels beneath the temple.

## The Ritual

The first chamber, a round room with elaborate brick work, held a single acolyte standing beside a marble statue.

"This is Azor Ahai," said the acolyte, "who ended the Long Night. His sword's name has power."

The group inspected the statue, and it was indeed carrying a sword, with gold leaf feathered on the blade like flame. In Ancient Valyrian letters, the sword was engraved with the name "Lightbringer."

They were then brought into a second chamber, a long hall that was sealed shut before and behind them. The hall began to fill with water. Ending the flood was a simple as turning two valves, and they were never in any real danger.

When they exited the hall they came to another round chamber with another acolyte in it.

## More Tests

The acolyte said, "I'm glad you passed the test. Water, and especially ice, is the cold dark enemy of the flame of life. Now simply speak the word of power and I shall let you pass."

The group thought on it and tried a few guesses, but could not guess the password. The examined the room and found what appeared to be a secret doorway, but could find no way of opening it. Finally, Christor bribed the acolyte with his leather shoes and she told them the password was "Lightbringer."

They passed into another chamber, again round and containing one acolyte and a vial of blood on a pedestal. She asked the party two riddles and they answered correctly.

And then she said, "Congratulations, you have passed the ritual. This is the blood of King Aerys the First, who defeated Dagon Greyjoy the Last Reaver, and his Drowned God."

## An Angry Mob

When the group returned to the main floor of the temple, they discovered a mob gathered outside the temple. They were angry that a new temple had been built in the city. Tyrosh had a list of legal religions and R'hllor was not on it. The throng screamed and stomped, armed with knifes and household tools.

Christor lifted Haju up to a window and she called out to the mob, trying to disperse them. She pleaded that the Lord of Light would soon be on the list of legal gods. Many in the crowd were swayed, but ultimately her attempt was unsuccessful. Angry Tyroshi came pouring in through the front door, ready to destroy the temple and kill everyone inside.

Temple Mother Meshara pointed the group to a rack of weapons on one side of the temple. Haju grabbed a pair of knives and Torrhen took up a bow.

Christor smashed at people as they came in, with Torrhen firing arrows just over his shoulder. Haju darted expertly beside Christor, allowing her enemies to come into her space where she could quickly dispatch them with her knives. The group fought and fought, but the mob seemed endless.

Eventually, they pushed back the rioters, closed the temple door and held it against the crowd. Within an hour, the mob had broken up and left.

## Visions

"We owe you our lives," said Temple Mother Meshara, "The least we can do is show you what the Lord of Light wishes you to see."

She poured special powders into a flame and then a single drop of King Aerys's blood.

Torrhen saw Lartel Dyre looking satisfied with a dog sleeping by his side.

"The dog will be a danger to you," Meshara said.

## A Lion in Rotten Wheat

Haju saw a lion chewing at rotten wheat.

And Meshara told her, "I have no idea how to interpret this vision.

It's meaning can only come with time."

## A Hammer and a Bright Blade

Christor saw a dark hammer and a bright blade.

Meshara interpreted: "I cannot say as to the dark hammer. But the Bright Blades are a sellsword company. Your path leads to them. I will give you equipment, money, and the service of one of my priestesses, but you must promise me you will find the Bright Blades. I feel that the balance of yours lives has been thrown off by malevolent forces and the Lord of Light has a glorious plan to restore you."

## Experience

Each character gained 3 Experience

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