Session 13: Drink the Flood

General Summary

Rhaan 16th - 24th Downtime

• Detlev retrains his archtype and transfers runes on Tim's sword.
• Tim earns income assisting with religious ceremonies at Church of the Silver Flame, Cauldron.
• Gwen researches recent activity of Dark Six cults (and comes up empty)

Detlev and Gwen adopt an orphan from Lantern Street Orphanage, Owyn. They enroll him at Bluecrater Academy after sweet-talking Vortimax Weer (a faculty member) and hire a butler, Jasper Sunmeadow, to look after his wellbeing. Detlev paid for the next 6 months of Owyn's education and butler salary. A critical success on the application interview rewarded an academic scholarship for half tuition.
Tim checks in with Jenya at the Church of the Silver Flame, and is told that the High Cleric Sarcem Delasharn is still out of town, and Jenya is starting to worry that he won't be back with the wands of water control in time for the rainy season. The knight then asks Patch the Janitor at the orphanage if he's had any recent contact with the Last Laugh guild - which he has. Patch has met with his contact, Revus, several times at the Tipped Tankard Tavern. Revus gave Patch a pouch of coins to deliver - a reward to the party for rescuing Terem from the slave auction. "Tell them we appreciate the assistance with guild business." The pouch contained forty platinum pieces bearing the mark of the dragon - rare and valuable coins only handled by rich nobles of the five nations.

Rhaan 25

After enrolling their son at Bluecrater Academy, the party watches Detlev enter in a drinking contest at the Tipped Tankard Tavern. As the victor, he is given a gold plated tankard filled with gold coins. A blonde haired nobleman, Lord Vhalantru, issues his annual challenge - the winner of the contest can compete against him the following day, for a 50 gp award. Detlev selects the Drunken Morkoth Inn as the venue for the challenge. Gathering information from the crowd, the party learns Lord Vhalantru is a philanthropist and patron of the arts in Cauldron.

Rhaan 25

Morning

Intrigued by Lord Vhalantru's challenge and undefeated reputation for handling liquor, the party does some investigating. House Vhalantru Estate is located a mere four blocks down Obsidian Avenue from their own residence at Pike Manor, so they decide to be neighborly and bring a fresh baked apple pie to introduce themselves.
In the foyer, ten stunningly detailed marble statues of elves are inscribed with names, written in an ancient elven dialect. Vhalantru describes them as "role models and inspirations from elven history, encountered in his study of elven literature." The party chats with Vhalantru in his library while he sips on a morning glass of orange juice.
Tim fakes a stumble and knocks over a vase so that Gwen can grip her sword and scan Vhalantru with True Sight. Tim helps the butler clean up pottery shards, and questions the servant outside. He learns that the butler is paid well (5 gp / month!) and that Vhalantru lives alone, although he receives frequent nighttime visits from Lady Thifirane ir'Rhiavadi. The party also inquires about Vhalantru's wealth and family history.
After a gracious farewell and wishing of luck at the evening's contest, the party heads to House Rhiavadi Estate - conveniently located across the street from Pike Manor. However, Lady Thifirane is not home, as announced by her magical door knocker. Some information gathering amongst the people of Cauldron reveals that her Ladyship is renowned for her elaborate headdresses and iconic sense of high fashion. Rumours suggest that she may be involved in illicit business dealings, as "nobody could afford to spend gold like her with a legitimate source of income".

Evening

At the Drunken Morkoth, Detlev tries to outdrink Lord Vhalantru. During a break, he uses Detect Magic and discovers the presence of Rank 7 magic. Detlev lasts 10 rounds drinking with Vhalantru before blacking out...

Rewards Granted

+120 XP

Missions/Quests Completed

Adopted an orphan (Owyn)

Campaign

Eberron Campaign

Protagonists

Detlev d'Cannith

Gwen Frost

Tim

Report Date

20 Apr 2024

Primary Location

Cauldron

Related Characters

• Owyn
• Patch the Janitor