Session 30: Illidost Returned Report

The party arrives outside the walls of Illidost after two days of travel. The exterior walls are slightly damaged from the intense fighting, but was been hastily repaired in uncertain manner. For all intents, the Syrgisians were expecting an Astorian counter-attack. Above the walls are azure banners and along the battlements march solitary figures hewn from misty grey. Orin and others take nothing, but remain silent with apprehension of the coming uncertainty.  

 

As the marching column came within 50 strides of the city gates, the large oaken barriers jarred open, brushing aside the steep snow drifts. They marched into the town, and were greeted by solemn throngs of Tarphry and Astorian warriors, along with small patches of citizenry. The whole place was desolate and utterly despondent in demeanor. Buildings were charred and broken, though some yet survived. The granaries were decimated and remnants of trenches crossed the narrow streets. With disturbed mutterings, the party made a broad circuit around the inner streets of the city. He wanted to show the party members the price of war, even one well fought. In time, they arrived at the inner Viod and passed the worst of the ruins and remnant carnage of the battle. 

 

Inside the inner walls were Barrqeyel Ges’tharrod and Tressar Olym Molzin. The party is disconcerted by the appearance of Barrqeyel, but he recognizes them with some civility and honor. Syrgus leaves them with Tressar Molzin to find places within the Viod to stay, while he departs into the city. He leads them to some abandoned officers’ quarters and bid they stay. Blackwolf, Orin, and Cravinyol search the chests upon the ground, and find some minor treasures left behind. Xhaldarius waits patiently while the judges curiously inspect the place. Blackwolf eventually tires and goes for a stroll.  

 

She comes upon Syrgus and Tressar Olym in clandestine conversation alongside a shady nook. They appeared to be perturbed by something, though the origin was uncertain. She snuck closer into the chamber crowded by servants and listened as best as able. Only a few clear words were drawn forth, including terms such as loyalty, Tarphry, sisters, Euboa, guests, and others. What they meant together was unclear, but rather ominous. When the Tressonar was finished speaking 

 

Syrgus travels to the chamber wherein the sisters bide their time. 

 

Syrgus returned to the gathering and bid they come with him for the austere feast prepared.  

 

Syrgus returns to the sisters and confronts them about their status as Nith’eshan. Unsatisfied, the Tressonar departs the room and moves himself deep into the interior of the Viod. Below, he can see the faint forms of Blackwolf and Orin in tight embrace. Youthful love and powerful, but will it survive?