Session 36

General Summary

The Guild Council of Varoona

After leaving the Theater in the morning, Rani climbed onto the roof of the Temple of Varoona to try and speak with the gold dragon on top of it. Compared to the night prior, it seemed to have stiffened and almost solidified. From art it came... and art is shall now return. Still, it was able to speak. Lark isn't used to taking mortal form - it's quite gross and uncomfortable. What mortal body can contain an abstract concept such as he? It was quite a surprise to be given a mortal body by Zephus. How are the locusts doing, by the way?

In the Temple, Rani and Widow tried to speak with the Priestess through the Chaos Field. Dang, her eyebrows didn't even twitch. They then found the "2nd in command" and attempted to discern what the High Priestess would want them to say to the Guild Council. The priestess wasn't certain, but she does know that it takes quite a lot to channel the full force of divinity... And the High Priestess does already look a bit older. Meanwhile, Newt ran over to Carmine's to speak with Diavolo. If the party is willing to give up the bounties, he'd be more than happy to stick his neck out a bit.

Outside the Guild Hall, the party debated how they should approach this whole political affair. Should Newt talk at all? Should he be a dog? He did happen to irk some nobles by picking the locks to their homes... who wants to lead on the speaking front? When the doors to the Guild Council's meeting room opened, they were met with a cacophony of voices already engaged in an unorganized debate while the High Lord stood, silently, looking over a crude, projected map of the city.

The Guild Council of Varoona is composed of a mixture of the noble elven families of Varoona and other notable individuals. After making their own proposal and hearing some rebuttals and support from various members of the Council, the High Lord dismissed the formal meeting for discussion.

Bert immediately beelined for the door through the Deep End. He didn't seem at all interested in arguments made on behalf of the city, but when he heard about this "pirate lady" controlling the Hydra - controlling Omen's creation... the grouchy shriveled elf changed his tune. If you need someone to go after this "pirate lady", he'd be more than happy to help take out the competition. After Bert's departure, the Deep End split up to chat with various Guild Council members. Rani spoke first with Lady Villanthra regarding her reluctance to disclose the entry points to her underground network of tunnels. There are bounty hunters in this city and she has a duty to protect those in her Guild. She seemed relatively receptive to Rani's arguments and she immediately agreed to run a letter, written by Rani, to King Dorephan. Rani then spoke with Oridon and NN-nn-na-nanan something (Nerinan). Both were mildly put off and taken aback by Rani's impulsive comments on her dislike for Varoona. Although Nerinan seemed a bit offended, Oridon said he'd consider supporting her side should she acquire an interview for him. It's the story that matters after all! Lady Vulentia of the fishing guild was more than willing to give the low down on the Council's situation and stances. Hylandria thinks she can feed the city indefinitely! She used to be an adventurer you know? Nerinan's more concerned with art than anything. Can't have art without those who work! Ven'Halna is obsessed with Vith. Lady Vylnoir cares more about her gems than anything else. Moira and Newt spoke with Chef Hylandria. She seemed confident in her ability to provide for the people and determined to hold her position that they shouldn't counterattack, but seemed to reconsider when reminded about a time when she too was still "young and stupid". Newt also spoke with Lady Von'Della... they both agreed they want blood. Trix and Ghilani approached Lady Vylnoir, who seemed utterly unconcerned with everything going on as well as the "folly of the commonfolk". But upon hearing that the Pirate Lord was attempting to upstage her (supposedly)... she agreed to allow Ghilani and Trix the esteemed honor of assisting her and demanded they bring her the Pirate Lord's head along with all gems and other luxurious items he may have in his possession. After the Council finally scattered, planning to reconvene in the evening, the Deep End split up. Moira and Newt went to speak with Diavolo. Moira approached first after Newt remarked that "he probably likes you more than me right now." Diavolo agreed to appear at the Guild Council. He's a bounty hunter... of humanoids. He doesn't have any interested in going after that hulking beast in the Bay, but if it's a pirate captain or pirate lord... he's more than happy to start the hunt. The duo then found Denarya on a rooftop, staring almost forlornly through the Chaos Field and into the Bay. So long as the party gets her to her daughter... she is willing to help. Newt also visited Oksha at the temple. She's been kept busy as she and the priestesses try to find a solution to the large amount of dead and no access to the crematorium. She offered Newt her necklace to help one of his friends as she's not sure it would listen to Newt. The Widow, Ghilani, and Trix made their way to Chaos Reigns where they found the shop still somewhat in disarray. The Widow tried to negotiate for Vith's help, though he seem put off and irked by having to make any sort of deal with Ven'Halna. Meanwhile, Ghilani and Trix tried - horribly - to help Beatrice sort through some disturbed merchandise. They could get a hammer... they'd just have to find it amidst the mess first. Four presented Widow with a selection of 5 items and, in customary Chaos Reigns fashion, only informed Widow what one of the items was. She then pulled Ghilani aside. Should he survive this whole affair, she may have a proposition for him... he has a perfect mix of suffering and bloodline after all. Rani went to the Bay Guard Square where she found Noel helping some guards sort out the mess in the square. Although she's not a fan of politics, she agreed to appear at the Guild Council and was more than willing to sign for an interview with Oridon. She has plenty of stories from the arena that she can tell. At the theater, Rani found Zephus helping to tidy up some of the mess in the main hall. He seemed a bit surprised to hear that the gold dragon he had called was occupied by Lark. He's not sure he could summon another dragon. He only had that one painting. Marigold was willing to attempt to speak with Nerinan and Oridon at the Guild Council as a representative of the Theater. Ezra also offered to go and mentioned that, he'd love to help... but he's more of a stealth mission rather than upfront fighter. Ghilani went to speak with Serene as The Deep End hoped to take advantage of her spellcasting. She believes it is possible that Madame Hai Rong controls the beast... but even if her control was to be removed, it was a creature created by Omen. It would still, most likely, have an unwavering desire to crush the city. If the party can convince her father to allow her to participate in battle, she would teleport them. Now is the time to be brave after all. The party reconvened with the Guild Council with their "show of force" lining the walls. As the meeting commenced, Newt noticed the Bay Guard Captain receive some message from a guard and slip out. When he returned, Moira noticed he looked a bit worried? shaken? But the emotion faded quickly. The Guild Council voted in favor of attacking and the party fell into planning. The Widow discussed their tentative plan with the High Lord who reluctantly agreed to allow his daughter a brief foray into danger. The High Lord suggested they get some rest as they await word from Sotto Varoona and the Port...

Rewards Granted

As thanks for saving their Beatrice, Four offered the party a selection of items she had pulled from the chaotic mess that currently is Chaos Reigns. The party acquired the Gambler's Coin and +1 Studded Leather armor.

Report Date

31 Mar 2022

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City of Varoona Proper

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The Guild Council of Varoona

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