Session 8: Deals Beneath Moonlight

* Our session began on the outskirts of Sunminster, the capital of the Providence of Petrador
	+ Marcus was obviously still very unwell due to last session’s trauma
	+ Allegra threw away her maths book which seemed to somewhat awaken the sorcerer for a touch
* Everyone, minus Morgan, went to report to Ecath about their trip
	+ Everyone received 250g from him for telling him that his men were turned to stone by basilisks
	+ Flow was absolutely enchanted by Allegra
	+ Marcus requested some time to learn wizardry from Ecath
	+ He said he’d think about it and discuss it with him later given that Marcus was still of the enemy nation
	+ Tato and Marcus went to the Temple of Lunari while Ecath, Allegra and Ramzi went to go do some clothes shopping since Allegra had no belongings
* Morgan went to go get very drunk
	+ Also went to send a letter to Brynjulf at the Northern Fortress
* In the temple, Marcus and Tato met with Father Imperion
	+ Marcus was able to ask his questions, about magic and whether the negativity inside of him could be purged. It seems to give him an alternate perspective of what he can do going forward
	+ Imperion and he walk to admire the temple art in appreciative silence
* Tato receives a call on their crystal from Clara (the DM finally remembered!)
	+ Clara is overjoyed about being so thoughtfully considered, weeping with joy at the idea of someone specifically seeking her out
	+ She cries a lot and explains how, with such emotionally distant parents, Clara had relied on Marcus a lot for companionship as kids. It wasn’t until a bit later that she realised Marcus wasn’t running/hiding from her as a part of a game, but to genuinely escape her
	+ When the twins came along, she thought she’d have the chance to form a bond, but they were a perfect pair that didn’t need anyone else, already highly praised by their parents
	+ To Clara, even her fellow clergymen believed her to be too much, often excluding her or only being around for their duties.
	+ She explains to Tato that she had spent so long trying to understand people, learn to be the perfect host in order to make someone proud to be her friend
	+ Having Tato be so sweet to her hurts in all of the best ways
	+ The two have a very sweet conversation that ends with the promise to talk later and a very long ‘you hang up first’ moment
* Ecath ends up paying for everything Allegra may need, including clothes, a staff and even a couple diamonds for Ramzi to cast Revivify
	+ The two have a small conversation, about how Ecath is always surprised about how small children are. That Allegra reminds him of someone he knew a long time ago
	+ Ecath truly is very passionate about looking after the kids of his nation, even if he doesn’t quite know how to interact with them.
	+ He eventually goes to return to his office, leaving the father-daughter combo to their own devices
* Our group reconvenes in the town’s square just in time to witness a strange event
	+ When Voldi was approached by religious missionaries, she pulled out a gun to threaten them
	+ She warned them that if they didn’t back off, she’d pull the trigger
* Realising she was being watched, she made an odd face no-one was able to interpret and stalked off with Bing
	+ Our group followed her to an alleyway, whereby they learnt that her father, Brynjulf, had received a letter that mentioned her
	+ He was demanding that she come for a visit, with her implying that if she didn’t go, he’d send people to get her.
	+ She reveals that she used to live at the fortress with her father but was sent to her very religious aunt at age 5 when something happened between the prisoners
	+ She hated it there and managed to escape after doing some tinkering work to earn an income
	+ It was when she was around 18 that she met Chartreuse and Entari, the only family she needed/wanted
	+ She explains she has a hatred of religion as she was seen as a horror child for being an Aasimar who only wanted to play with machines
* In the end, Voldi calms down a bit and asks if she could spend the night with the party, just so she felt a bit better given Entari and Chartreuse were busy.
	+ Upon agreeing, they all return to Parliament
* They do also have a quick glance at the Notice Board which reads:
	+ There’s anti-Chaeran propaganda stuck to it
	+ A mutilated flier, the half there title reading ‘Pointless War’
	+ Help needed: three griffon feathers required. Will pay 80g
		- Posted by Ahyi, the local apothecary
	+ Primrose Pop’s Fashion Emporium: Models wanted for Summer Collection
	+ GET POSSUMS OUTTA MY ROOF, WILL PAY $$$$$
		- Posted by Hill Billy
	+ Monster Hunting Guild: Open to new members
		- Inquire with Cichol Kilga
		- Earn money for each monster you slay! T&C’s apply
* Morgan and Marcus head to visit Ecath
	+ Morgan also picks up his money and heads outside while Marcus and Ecath talk
	+ The PM asks Marcus how his bond with his family is before explaining that, upon returning from war, Ecath murdered his brothers for what they had done to him. He is the only Medfras still alive
	+ It appeals to Marcus that wizardry would allow him to have the power to take down Asmodeus for all the evil he has done
	+ In the end, Ecath agrees to teach Marcus before they all return to their chambers
* That night, in Marcus’ dreams, he finds himself at the outskirts of a crystalline pond. A pale white, glowing woman sits on a rock, her feet in the water
	+ She emanates a soothing coolness, introducing herself as Lunari
	+ When Marcus glances at his reflection in the water, he sees the tainted blood of Asmodeus running through his veins. Her own reflection is that of the moon.
	+ He is able to see a distant orange glow, most likely Sol’s far off presence ever radiating
	+ She explains her hatred of Naga-Jun, the one allied with Asmodeus, and that she wishes to make a contract so that Marcus will be her champion. He will use the power she gives him to kill Asmodeus and, if possible, put an end to the Snake deity
	+ Upon accepting the contract, she hands him a white orb, explaining it will be a great weapon for him once he has chosen what form it takes.
	+ He steps into the water, the magic surging through him and burning away some of the bad blood inside of him.
	+ Pale, silvery tattoos adorn his dominant arm now with a crescent moon on the back of his hand, a sign of the contract he formed with Lunari
	+ Marcus officially takes a level in Warlock
* The group is awoken to the sound of an explosion, running out to see Voldi covered in soot and holding nothing but scrap metal
	+ She forgot what a bomb was and tried to make one. She wanted it to throw through a portal to destroy her father and the Fortress
* There is a brief conversation between the party when Marcus finds out about the phone call with Clara, saying that his sister needs a good friend. It’s very sweet and sad at the same time

That is where our session ended! Stay tuned for Session 9 on the 1st of December, 2021!