Session 16: Lost and Found

General Summary

After making it out of the dungeon beneath the wizard's tower, the party scramble to find any trace of Bork the worg. But all they found in the remains of the tower were tracks of the worg pacing the area. When they left the ruins, Trinky combed the area furiously to find a trace of her pet. The group managed to find tracks of small boots leading up to the ruins.    As they looked around, they saw a farmer travelling towards Belham proper. When they confronted the man to see if he had noticed anything, he told them about a gnome dressed in a long robe, who had been laughing maniacally as he entered the ruins and had then not returned. When asked why he didn't do anything about it, he told them that it was none of his concern. Finding a semblance of respect in the man's uncaring nature, the group asked their questions about him and then left. Now realizing that Bork was most likely in the sadistic hands of Gragrim Sneekaround. Not knowing if they should seek the gnome out in order to save the worg, the party discussed the possibility of leaving the worg behind. Thus, they went towards the Baronesses mansion to collect their reward. But they only made it halfway before a howl could be heard from the forest to the east. Then the large visage of Bork appeared as he ran full speed towards the party. Trinky ran to met him and the two embraced. He told them that he had managed to bite the hand and arm of the gnome and escape.    The party continued on into the mansion of the Devy family to collect their rewards. At the door they were met by two rangers of the Dracuine Scultoti, clad in their emerald scaled cloaks. They gave their report of what had happened to the baroness who told them about how no one had been able to enter the dungeons they found for over 900 years. She also promised to deal with the devilish creature found there. The party received their reward and were then offered another mission. To clear out the kobolds in the flooded quarry, and kill every kobold they could find, a mission they refused. In the midst of their discussions, they almost revealed their intentions to find and speak with the dragon in living in the Dragonfen. A fact that the baroness may or may not have picked up on. It seemed like the people of Belham had a deep-seated and almost dutiful hatred of the dragons to the north.   The party left the manor and headed into town. Along the way, Apieros managed to offend Trinky, resulting in the elf agreeing to pay for a new dress. Thus, they headed to the nearest tailor. There they put in an order with the helpful and flamboyant proprietor. They then went to join Ravojhan. Ravojhan and Quinny on the other hand, each went to a separate bar in order to relax and rest. Quinumo went to the local inn, whilst Ravojhan sought out the local brothel, Garrick and Sons, who specialized in providing male workers. Meanwhile, Julian and Aurora went to the smith, where Julian had to face his prejudice about those of orcish descent and was sorely disappointed. Aurora on the other hand asked them to put the shard her mother made with her last breath into an amulet. Aurora then went to join Ravojhan whilst Julian visited the stables to buy a horse before joining Quinny.    In the brothel, Apieros was too flustered by the raw, primal energy of the place to stay, and promptly left. Ravojhan soon joined him. Trinky found the first whore she could find, and paid for an hour of "education". The gigolo was surprised when he found that this was literally meant. What followed was an hour of intense discussion relating to the nature of relationships and feelings. The result was that Trinky no longer felt like she needed to marry Julian for having healed her dog after he returned to them. She then promptly joined the rest at the inn. Aurora on the other hand paid for an entire night, and to everyone's great surprise actually used it as intended. Which, just so randomly happened to be Aurora's first time. Much to the distress of her brother. Without the half-elf, the party spent the night with frivolous drinking. All except Julian drank until they barely could walk. In this state, they visited the tailor to get Trinky's new dress. Then they returned to the tavern and got rooms to sleep in. All except Ravojhan who slept at their table.    The next morning the party awoke. Most of them were severely hungover. Julian was kind enough to use his divine might to cure the hangover of Trinky, but couldn't spare the energy for the rest of the party. Apieros couldn't even remember what had occurred the night before. When Aurora returned and realized this she decided it best that way and convinced Quinny and Trinky of the same. They on the other hand tried to tempt this by giving heavy hints. This flew over the wizards head. Later that day the party left Belham. Heading north towards the Dragonfen in order to find the grandchild of Niarvenax.