Session 21: Sweet, Dangerous Home... Report

General Summary

Recap:

1. Now back in Northal Castle, Celrin splits off from the group to run errands, while most of the party returns home.
2. Back at the Halcoast Manor, Eleonora's store–the Elegant Spark–has been doing well in her absence, and Xena has been imploring the help of Nora to assist in making a new product. The two appear to have become friends, and Eleonora receives a decent amount of gold from the store's revenue.
3. In the meantime, Noppa makes his way to the city's titular castle to see Jhin, but runs into Meta, who appears to be preparing to leave the city. When Noppa asks Meta where she's going, she confides that the city of Penn has come under siege, and that she's worried for her family there. She explains that she wants to make sure they're okay, but Jhin has advised her to stay, and she doesn't want to disappoint him. Noppa isn't sure how to respond, and Meta elects to stay for another night. After a brief conversation with Jhin, Noppa is told to gather the party for tomorrow afternoon to report their success.
4. Celrin spends the day visiting Baron Oelrich, and laying the groundwork for making her own tavern at the Guaren Dock.
5. The following day, Eleonora visits her mother while Wren heads to the institute. Eleonora's visit is fairly short, though somewhat worrying as it seems like her mother hasn't been feeling well recently. Wren manages to study more on what her mentor has asked of her, but runs into Professor Achen, who appears to be a bit restless and antsy, though happy to see Wren.
6. Noppa visits the priest Siegman at his temple, who appears to be mentoring a young Hal woman. Siegman introduces Noppa to the girl, explaining that this was the disciple he's been talking about, and that this girl has managed to display clerical abilities. Siegman asks Noppa if he'd do him the favor of taking this girl, Ilma, under his wing, and Noppa agrees.
7. Eleonora and Wren meet up with each other within the city, and head to the castle to implore Jhin's library for further information on Wren's studies. Meta is seen about to leave again, and helps bring Wren and Eleonora to Jhin's study, where Jhin appears to be oversleeping. Meta makes a swift exit, when Wren and Eleonora do some research; both discovering more information about their individual curiosities.
8. When the rest of the party arrives, Jhin awakes, and the party explains the success of their mission. Jhin tells them of the situation in Penn, and assures them that he's got a handle on it. The party is tenuous about his claim, seeing that they could provide assistance in the south, but regardless, Jhin reminds them of their reward for completing his task, and gives them much desired gold.
9. Knowing about Meta's internal struggle, the party asks Jhin why he's asking her to stay, and he explains that he believes Meta's family is already dead, believing that her seeing it for herself would only damage her psyche. Understanding Jhin's argument, the party makes no protest, and let's Meta decide for herself, ultimately leading to her finally working up the courage to leave.
10. With Meta saying her temporary goodbyes, the party now leaves Northal Castle, having to decide where they want to direct their efforts in the ongoing conflicts.

Notes

In Game Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/11/1195—09/11/1195