Zoom 2020-11-19 21:00

## Song of the Spheres

The new sections of the Song of the Spheres that was revealed by the Comprehend Languages spell was written in a Primitive Language of simple runes designed for etching/carving. It was covered by an ‘obscure language’ spell, or similar. This was carried over to all copies of the Song of the Spheres – however, no copy shows up as magical under Detect Magic.

## Our interpretation of the new information

Although it is now clear that that Soratan and Legendary Creatures ‘escaped’ through some ritual, we do not know if this was Spell of Voids or some other ritual. We do not know why the Elves decided to leave North Island – other than the hints that this was due to a side effect of one or other of the rituals. Dougal posited that maybe the spell(s) drained the land of magic (eg causing the grounding of the Flying Cities) – and this caused the Elves to have to depart. The party was unable to recall any direct evidence of high level magic being cast in recent history (eg no teleports etc) – though apparently it was believed that Hentron could have been raised or resurrected if his body had been found.

Quercuis reckoned that Soratan was Elven – though no direct mention of his race has yet been found.

## Elven Spearhead

The old Elven spearhead with the ‘Brooch’ symbol was identified as **+3/+3 vs ‘Worshippers of the Wild.’** Despite this, it does not show up as magical under Detect Magic. Unfortunately due to its poor condition, it would only do D2 damage if used as a weapon, and would have an 80% chance of breaking.

The ‘identify’ spell revealed more writing in the Primitive Language etched around the ‘brooch’ type symbol on the spearhead. **Garaf or Twoo will use a Comprehend Language spell on it during our journey.**

## Olg’s Jewellery

A Bracelet and Necklace worth around 3 or 4 gold. However, close examination showed runes from the same Primitive Language (as the Song of the Spheres) etched into the links in the bracelet. **Garaf or Twoo will use a Comprehend Language spell on it during our journey.** Neither item shows up as magical under Detect magic. (Does anything???)

## Journey North

The party decided to join the caravan travelling north both for safety and to give them time to examine the bracelet and spearhead. They will also use the time to get to know and gather info from the other travellers. Joshua will organise supplies on the assumption that mule fodder can be bought at the Griffin way station at not too exorbitant a price – see #Provisions. (Note: Feed for Wuffles is ‘de minimis’)

The party decided to buy one Bullseye lantern, one Hooded lantern, and 4 flasks of oil. (Actually let’s make that **8** flasks of oil.)

## Symbol Comparison

Whilst in Northlake, Joshua compared the picture of the brooch symbol itself with the symbols inscribed on the Elven Spearhead and the ancient stone in the Defiance. Apart from minor stylistic differences, these were exactly the same symbol.

## Adamas report

A report of our discoveries about Elven politics etc was given to Sparrowsight to forward to Adamas.

## A Conversation with Apana

Apana revealed that Bez Drock resigned his position as First Sword about 10 days after the attack on Wyldwood saying that he had ‘failed in his mission’. Beldame – who Apana despises - took over as First Sword, and Ronshadow Warskull took over from her – Apaana considers Warskull a straightforward and honourable person. Beldame reclaimed the role of First Sword after Warskull lost his arm.

Note: My mistake: This info came from Day 42-45 – Leaving Northlake and not this Zoom session - Ed

## Day 45

is around the end of March (its a bit vague!) and would be roughly full moon. The moon does appear to have a 28 day cycle – currently!

## Provisions

We have used 2 day’s provisions so far – ie 22 rations and 10 fodder (weighs 20 rations), so we have 178 rations and 90 fodder left. For a 25 day journey for 11 people we will need 275 rations. So buy 100 rations @10cp = 2gp10sp. Load 42 of these rations onto the mules, and distribute remaining 58 between the party – so each person carries 5 rations and we will have 3 rations spare. (Note each party member also carries 5 or 6 iron rations as contingency.) This does mean that we will be partially encumbered for the first few days of the journey.

We should only need to buy 7 extra day’s fodder for the mules assuming a 25 day journey – or we could ‘get rid of’ surplus mules along the way.