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| − | {{ArcInfoBox|title=The Whims of The Winter Court|startDate=4-2518-5-13|startIncident=The Summons|endIncident=|locations=[[The Sidhe]], [[Mel Shenshir]]|groups=[[The Orb Walkers]], [[The Riori]], [[The House of Pride]], [[The House of Sorrows]], [[The House of Vengeance]]}} | + | {{ArcInfoBox|title=The Whims of The Winter Court|startDate=4-2518-5-13|startIncident=The Summons|endIncident=|locations=[[The Sidhe]], [[Mel Shenshir]]|groups=[[The Orb Walkers]], [[The Riori]], [[The House of Pride]], [[The House of Sorrows]], [[The House of Vengeance]]|events=The Tree that Eats}} |
The journey of The Orb Walkers as they travel to The Winter court to give testimony against the actions of [[Yestris]]. | The journey of The Orb Walkers as they travel to The Winter court to give testimony against the actions of [[Yestris]]. | ||
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Travel commences to the Faegift District with the help of the transporter Cul located in the Wolf's Lodge inn. Heading down into the basement of the Wolf's Lodge, the party are instructed to travel down a ladder through the door behind Cul. Climbing down leads them into the Faegift District, climbing out of a well located nearby. | Travel commences to the Faegift District with the help of the transporter Cul located in the Wolf's Lodge inn. Heading down into the basement of the Wolf's Lodge, the party are instructed to travel down a ladder through the door behind Cul. Climbing down leads them into the Faegift District, climbing out of a well located nearby. | ||
| − | Gathering supplies for the remainder of the journey they run into Gelf, a herbalist who provides them with some potions to aid them in their journey through | + | Gathering supplies for the remainder of the journey they run into Gelf, a herbalist who provides them with some potions to aid them in their journey through The Sidhe, forewarning them of the dangerous things known as The Riori. Questioning the Bartender at the Dust-Bowl Inn gives the party more insight into the nature of the Riori, creatures of similar skin to Wyverns though more aggressive and most certainly more intelligent than their flying cousins. |
The party finishes their preparations that evening and bed down, resting for the journey through the dark forest which is to begin the next morning. | The party finishes their preparations that evening and bed down, resting for the journey through the dark forest which is to begin the next morning. | ||
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The Party rests on the eve of the 22nd, 1 day from Amrion. During the night's watch Rydol is attacked, severely injured by one of the eye beams shot by The Riori. While they patch their wounds and the party being their preparations for the day a discussion occurs about how to proceed considering The Riori know of our presence and have clearly been stalking us for the last few days. The decision is made to press on at a slightly quicker pace to attempt to lose the beasts and arrive at Amrion before the eve of the 23rd. | The Party rests on the eve of the 22nd, 1 day from Amrion. During the night's watch Rydol is attacked, severely injured by one of the eye beams shot by The Riori. While they patch their wounds and the party being their preparations for the day a discussion occurs about how to proceed considering The Riori know of our presence and have clearly been stalking us for the last few days. The decision is made to press on at a slightly quicker pace to attempt to lose the beasts and arrive at Amrion before the eve of the 23rd. | ||
| − | Their travels lead them into a clearing with a single large and glowing rock in the center. Striking the rock cause it to let out a shrill scream summoning The Riori which the party had to defend against. | + | Their travels lead them into a clearing with a single large and glowing rock in the center. Striking the rock cause it to let out a shrill scream summoning The Riori which the party had to defend against. Beating back the Raptor like creatures, the six adventurers manage to hold their ground, fending off the attack until it was safe to rest. Taking a mining pick to the mysterious rock they manage to dig out a mysterious ore, glowing bronze and warm to the touch which they keep in Rhogar's bag to await further identification. |
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| + | Recommencing their travels, they arrive at Amrion and are greeted by Thilma, Mother of Beasts who provides information on the surrounding areas and shows the party the locations they'll be staying as well as some key individuals in the village; [[Big Chug|William the Priest]] and Loris the Dreamer. Talking to Loris, Rydol confirms that they are all able to have their dreams read should they choose to. Upon fulfilling the request [[Ezra]], Rhogar, Valmet and (Bob/Rydol??) left items and fell into a deep sleep dreaming of a realm of cold ice and a tall jagged peak with a dark winged figure, a scene of which Loris also dreamt, much to their shock due to the almost identical nature of the dreams of the 4 individuals. A dream of Ice and Death. | ||
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Revision as of 18:20, 25 July 2021
| The Whims of The Winter Court | |
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| Notable Locations: | The Sidhe, Mel Shenshir |
| Involved Groups: | The Orb Walkers, The Riori, The House of Pride, The House of Sorrows, The House of Vengeance |
| Date: | 4-2518-5-13 |
| Inciting Incident: | The Summons |
| Concluding Incident: | |
| Notable Incidents: | The Tree that Eats |
The journey of The Orb Walkers as they travel to The Winter court to give testimony against the actions of Yestris.
Diary of Events
Friday 13th May 4-2518
A summons was received from The Winter Court where the party are to provide testimony against Yestris and the actions she had committed. Travel begins from the city of Mel Shenshir with the help of an escort to guide The Orb Walkers through the Sidhe towards Neutral Ground.
The Escort came in the form of a Drow named Rydol, who is under orders from Octavius to bring the Party through the Sidhe and into Neutral Ground. The group notice a human female wearing a broach consisting of a sword pointed down with wings and a skull.
Monday 16th May 4-2518
Travel commences to the Faegift District with the help of the transporter Cul located in the Wolf's Lodge inn. Heading down into the basement of the Wolf's Lodge, the party are instructed to travel down a ladder through the door behind Cul. Climbing down leads them into the Faegift District, climbing out of a well located nearby.
Gathering supplies for the remainder of the journey they run into Gelf, a herbalist who provides them with some potions to aid them in their journey through The Sidhe, forewarning them of the dangerous things known as The Riori. Questioning the Bartender at the Dust-Bowl Inn gives the party more insight into the nature of the Riori, creatures of similar skin to Wyverns though more aggressive and most certainly more intelligent than their flying cousins.
The party finishes their preparations that evening and bed down, resting for the journey through the dark forest which is to begin the next morning.
Tuesday 17th May 4-2518
The journey begins through the Dark forest, heading towards the first "safe zone" in the journey, the frontier settlement of Amrion. The party learn from Rydol that more information about The Sidhe will be available in Amrion. They will have a longer rest in Amrion to ensure they are well equipped for the journey into the Sidhe as the magical nature of the are can prove hazardous for the party members who use magic. As the party rests that evening a set of red eyes stares back at them through the blackness of the night.
Monday 23rd May 4-2518
The Party rests on the eve of the 22nd, 1 day from Amrion. During the night's watch Rydol is attacked, severely injured by one of the eye beams shot by The Riori. While they patch their wounds and the party being their preparations for the day a discussion occurs about how to proceed considering The Riori know of our presence and have clearly been stalking us for the last few days. The decision is made to press on at a slightly quicker pace to attempt to lose the beasts and arrive at Amrion before the eve of the 23rd.
Their travels lead them into a clearing with a single large and glowing rock in the center. Striking the rock cause it to let out a shrill scream summoning The Riori which the party had to defend against. Beating back the Raptor like creatures, the six adventurers manage to hold their ground, fending off the attack until it was safe to rest. Taking a mining pick to the mysterious rock they manage to dig out a mysterious ore, glowing bronze and warm to the touch which they keep in Rhogar's bag to await further identification.
Recommencing their travels, they arrive at Amrion and are greeted by Thilma, Mother of Beasts who provides information on the surrounding areas and shows the party the locations they'll be staying as well as some key individuals in the village; William the Priest and Loris the Dreamer. Talking to Loris, Rydol confirms that they are all able to have their dreams read should they choose to. Upon fulfilling the request Ezra, Rhogar, Valmet and (Bob/Rydol??) left items and fell into a deep sleep dreaming of a realm of cold ice and a tall jagged peak with a dark winged figure, a scene of which Loris also dreamt, much to their shock due to the almost identical nature of the dreams of the 4 individuals. A dream of Ice and Death.
Tuesday 24th May 4-2518