The Scales of War

General Summary

Session 7: Draksday, Cythrea 18, 472 HE

“Sails on the Horizon”   Weeks pass peacefully on Stormwreck Isle, but peace, as always, is fleeting.   One morning, dark sails blot the horizon—a Drakorian fleet, cutting across the sea like a blade. Knowing that Drakoria and Miranore are on the brink of war, the party speculates: is this an invasion? An outpost claiming? Just a show of force? While Stormwreck technically falls under Drakorian rule, the unease is palpable.   The party is divided.   Zindove and Dezzy? Fiery-eyed and battle-thirsty.   Zaruk and Ioane? More thoughtful, wary of what war truly costs.   Runara, however, is certain: this fleet could mean Stormwreck Isle becomes a pawn on the war table. She pleads with the party to deliver a scroll to Captain Elira Voren, a Miranoran privateer she believes could make a difference.   Elira was last known to be at Shattered Keel Cove—Tanaria’s own Tortuga, a haven of outlaws, pirates, and salt-soaked secrets. Luckily, Zindove knows this place well, and her knowledge could be their anchor.   Runara gifts the party a series of meaningful tokens:   To Ioane: The Draconic Seal of Parlay and the scroll meant for Captain Voren.   To Dez: A Traveler’s Wind Cloak, light as breeze, perfect for an unpredictable path.   To Zaruk: A single bronze Dragon scale, gleaming with symbolic weight.   Varnoth, the gruff but dependable warrior, agrees to captain the ship Runara lends the party. And because no quest is complete without colorful company, Agga and Blepp sign on as part of the crew.   As the party debates when to depart—now or at night—chaos comes running in the form of Mumpo, who throws himself aboard the ship, begging to join. After some brief shock (and maybe a groan or two), the party relents.   And so, they set off…   Sailing, Stumbling, and Octopus Shenanigans  

• Zaruk tries to take the sails… Nat 1.
 
• Dez attempts navigation… Nat 1.

It’s a miracle the ship doesn’t capsize on the spot.   Luckily, Zindove takes the wheel, her sea-legs steady and sure, while Blepp warns Dez just in time to steer clear of the oncoming fleet.   By some blend of luck, prayer, and Kobold sass, the party escapes undetected and reaches the open ocean.   During the calm that follows, Dez transforms into an octopus and goes fishing (as one does). She catches a crab and a fish, adding seafood to the party pantry.   But the peace doesn’t last.   A storm looms on the horizon—not just wind and water, but a deep, unsettling pressure, as if the sea itself is watching.

Rewards Granted

• The Traveller's Windcloak


• Draconic Seal of Parley


• A scale of Runara's

Character(s) interacted with

Runara – Asked the party to deliver a scroll to Captain Elira Voren and shared concerns about the Drakorian fleet. Gifted magical items to the party.   Varnoth – Agreed to captain the borrowed ship on the party’s behalf.   Agga – Joined the party’s voyage across the sea.   Blepp – Accompanied the party, gave Dez some “helpful” sailing advice.   Mumpo – Dramatically leapt aboard and insisted on joining the crew.   Zindove – Provided information about Shattered Keel Cove and stepped up as a reliable sailor.