Session 22: At odds with Odrios

General Summary

Session 22 Report

The party returned to Umcebo, where Leopold expressed concerns over recent tensions surrounding airships. He suggested avoiding air travel near the city and recommended using boats when traveling over water. During this exchange, it became clear that neither Keyes nor Mina knows how to swim, much to the amusement of the group.

Events in Umcebo

Meeting with Skrethin Paolis
Najzad sought out Skrethin, a wiry bugbear scholar and collector, to exchange some gold for artifacts. While Najzad seemed satisfied, the rest of the party were skeptical, suspecting Skrethin might be ripping him off. They also noted his aversion to the sun, which piqued their curiosity.

Potion Shopping
The group visited Bloombottle's Apothecary, where Mina purchased potions of underwater breathing in preparation for the next leg of their journey.

Odrios and Tridar's Proposal
The party stopped by Odrios, Tridar's struggling shop, where he explained his mission. He offered the group a 25-gold upfront payment with a potential profit share of 10% from the lost treasure, estimated at roughly 2,500 gold pieces. Tridar shared that his source, Jerome, spotted a shipwreck resembling Tridar's family vessel about three miles off the coast of Tonta’telivu, an island in the Isles of Krast. He also mentioned Ara’ka, an elder of the Anquara tribe, who are known to be wary of outsiders and spiders.

The Tattered Anchor

The party returned to their favorite drinking spot, The Tattered Anchor, for some revelry. Najzad struck up a conversation with Mirela "Stormwhisper" Vayne, a half-elven sailor with a reputation for tall tales. Things escalated, leading to a rather awkward and unsatisfying evening between the two. Despite this, Mirela agreed to help the party by providing a ride to the Isles of Krast, partly to move past the awkwardness of the prior night.

Saucy Texting and Unexpected Connections

The party began "saucy texting" Jerome to confirm the shipwreck details. While scrolling through Jerome's display photos, Corrin realized that he plays golf with her grandfather, adding a humorous twist to the interaction.

Forks in the Road

Lutzen’s Updates

• Odrios Buyout Opportunity: Lutzen informed the party that Odrios is drowning in debt and likely to be foreclosed. He suggested that buying out the shop could be a profitable venture, especially with Tridar’s debt situation.
• Simic Catalyst Serum: Lutzen revealed his progress with the Simic Catalyst Serum, noting that its healing properties cause rapid aging and increased dependency with repeated use. This revelation pointed to Freilick’s likely motive for heading to the Blightfel in search of ways to prolong his life.

These updates created a dilemma for the party:

• Should they help Tridar save his shop or pursue a buyout themselves?
• What dangers might lie ahead as they delve deeper into Freilick’s mysterious motives?

Setting Sail

The party is now preparing to sail to Tonta’telivu in the Isles of Krast, with Mirela agreeing to captain their voyage. Their mission is to locate the shipwreck, uncover the treasure, and navigate the challenges posed by the Anquara tribe and the mysterious spiders that guard their territory. With multiple threads pulling their attention, the group faces critical decisions in the coming journey.