In the morning the group teleported to
Mas'Uld via
Jarrow. Jinn planned to avail his mother, Queen Aditi Mara’hid, for her assistance in resurrecting Sir Bartleby. It would be a costly endeavor, in more ways than one, but the Dragon Punchers needed their companion.
Upon arrival in the
Khardish capitol Jinn reconnected with his siblings in the palace. He sent Chari and Wilf into the city to stay relatively out of trouble while he met with his mother. He would also need to inform
Knight Commander Jarek of the Order of the Chalice what had transpired.
Chari discovered a penchant for the fighting pits of the Sanguine Arena. Not wanting to be unnecessarily indebted to the throne, Jinn used her skills to earn enough money to cover Sir Bartleby’s resurrection. Upon returning to the palace the prince gained audience with the king and queen and formally requested their assistance in bringing their friend back.
Meanwhile, Bart, felled by the beholder, passed through the Shadowfell into the domain of the Raven Queen. The goddess judged the paladin worthy and allowed him entrance into Arborea. Lliira greeted her champion into her home. Once there, the Knight of Cups was able to connect with his patron and previous members of his order.
Though he expressed concern at his judgement and performance on the material plane, those around him assured Bart that he had done admirably with the time he’d been given. Sir Adamar Erendriel told the paladin a bit more about the entity known as
Aethelynd. Bart also had the opportunity to meet members of Chari’s family and learn the strange truth behind her supernaturally bad luck.
Jinn pledged a debt to the crown of Khard and the deal was sealed. With the the relevant parties assembled, Queen Aditi performed the ritual. With a gasp, Sir Bartleby rematerialized in front of the assorted crowd, to the relief and delight of his party members. After the Dragon Punchers welcomed him back,
Mani took the paladin away to find some clothing.
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