Session 67 (6 February 2019)
Note to readers: This is a session re-cap of an ongoing D&D 5th edition campaign set in a loosely adapted version of N. Robin Crossby's Hârn. A journal of sessions 1 through 54, beginning in February 2015, can be found here.
In-world dates: 9–10 Ilvin 720 TR [second week of winter]
Daylight hours: 9
Moon: waxing crescent (full moon on 15 Ilvin)
You teleport to Elshavel and spend a pleasant afternoon in that wondrous realm of the Sindarin. Cade consults with the gardner Yar, who has been having some difficulty cultivating the vegetation you brought from the Underdark. The tree he has awakened adopts the name Ulassa and the pronouns "they/them." Gil'Doren explores his new home — the house bequeathed to him by his former mentor in wizardry— and stumbles across a cache containing some interesting items, including a Ring of Resistance, a Tome of Valour, and various financial records relating to his mentor's house and her arcane consulting business. Juan also "explores" other rooms in Gil'Doren's pad and discovers some erotically tinged drawings which pique his interest. He then, with Dracul, ventures forth to party with the elfs. Gil'Doren, meanwhile, meets with one of Queen Aranath's advisors and expands upon the party's request for aid.
On the morrow, the party meets with Queen Aranath. She delivers unto you four Sun Blades (two swords, a dagger, and a spear), heirlooms of the clans of Elshavel, to aid you in your confrontation with Malevix. In addition, each member of the party receives cloaks and boots made by the Sindarin. Eight potions of Water Breathing are also provided should you seek to contact the storm giants.
You Wind Walk to the northeast, covering the leagues to Kaldor with great speed. By mid-afternoon you approach the north gate of the walled town of Tashal (pop. 11,400), the second-largest city on Hârn and the royal seat of the kingdom. The guards and townsfolk alike are astonished by the arrival of such a motley company — claiming to bear a message for the king, no less! There is a short delay as messengers run back and forth (and while Gil'Doren and Cade entertain the gathering crowd with magical displays). But as you obviously bear the favour of the Elf Queen, you are soon admitted to the royal castle for an interview with the elderly King Miginath. As you are ushered into his court, you note the tensions between various factions angling to seize the throne once this childless monarch dies.
"What news from our friends the Sindarin of Evael?" is the question you must answer.
Image credits:
Ulassa: Drawing by Unona on Flickr
King Miginath: Renaissance celebrity photoshopping contest at Worth1000.com, now DesignCrowd.
In-world dates: 9–10 Ilvin 720 TR [second week of winter]
Daylight hours: 9
Moon: waxing crescent (full moon on 15 Ilvin)
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| Ulassa awakened. |
On the morrow, the party meets with Queen Aranath. She delivers unto you four Sun Blades (two swords, a dagger, and a spear), heirlooms of the clans of Elshavel, to aid you in your confrontation with Malevix. In addition, each member of the party receives cloaks and boots made by the Sindarin. Eight potions of Water Breathing are also provided should you seek to contact the storm giants.
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| King Miginath |
"What news from our friends the Sindarin of Evael?" is the question you must answer.
Image credits:
Ulassa: Drawing by Unona on Flickr
King Miginath: Renaissance celebrity photoshopping contest at Worth1000.com, now DesignCrowd.
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