Dax' Athla investigated other churches in Sharn, and learnt that they aren't homogenous. In particular, there is a church led by Warden Gaia that is more aligned with the values of the church in Thrane. Dax thinks there is something more going on but Gaia doesn't know her and doesn't open up about whatever she's dealing with.
Dax' Athla continues to help the people of Fallen, helping to defend the community there from the Ravers.
Dax receives a response from Jaela Daran, effectively stating that she wants to help but can't because of international politics.
Dax becomes aware that the presence in Fallen is altering their emotions, and making them feel hopeless. She tests this hypothesis by putting Kalshana in a ball, which Kal is more upset by than is warranted.
Dax plans to pitch articles to the Sharn Inquisitive, improving awareness of the situation in Fallen.
23th Aryth, 999 YK
Oargev ir'Wynarn and the Cyran delegation leave New Cyre and begin their journey to Starilaskur.
24th Aryth, 999 YK
It is Rampartide, a Flamic holiday of reconciliation and atoning for the evil within. Dax leads the celebration in Fallen, especially as she literally has a demon inside of her.
Given Lozaal's tutelage, a small village has formed around the Blackstone Church, a bastion against the supernatural evil of the district. The feeling of hopelessness continues to eat away at them, though.
The group talk about going back to Zilargo, but Warden expresses discomfort with using Wolfgang Gummen Korran as a library pass. Lozaal explains that this is what friends are for, and is the origin of the term "Friends with Benefits".
They all proceed to talk about all the friends with benefits that they have.
Lozaal is suspicious that Warden has been brainwashed by the Zil. He requests that Warden take off the fancy hat he bought for a bit.
After an hour, Lozaal asks Warden again about Zilargo, and gets the same answers. Hmm. Almost word for word, how sus.
Oargev has never been to Ardev before, and so he wants to spend the day exploring it. They meet the goats of Ardev, and also have a conversation with Mesa.
Kalshana tries to flirt with Mesa, but is gently put down. Mesa doesn't seem to fully understand, but compares the situation to romantically pursuing a mouse. Ouch.
They got Haskal Harralyn's Empire of Sweets and buy a pick 'n' mix selection of sweets. It's a miracle shop.
They spend the rest of the day just exploring Ardev and experiencing what the city has to offer. It has a large population of gnomes from Zilargo, and it's like walking around a Zil city.
