1.18 - The Approach to Senot Tik
General Summary
After rescuing a buff half orc woman and her taciturn dwarf husband (Burt & Sherri Ironfist from Gricks, the party pressed the pair's guide, Lichna, for information. Lichna initially divulged that her brother, Terin had left their party with a hooded figure in the middle of the night while she was in her trance. She continued on her tour and was surpised to find the Gricks in a cave that is usually completely safe.
Cheni attempted to appeal to Lichna's cultural roots, but the younger elf found her attempt condescending. Coris similarly had poor luck in reaching her. It was only when Tristian (and, to a lesser extent, Captain Sultana) approached Lichna and appealed to her sense of justice and truth that she became more forthcoming (a nat 20 from Tristian certainly didn't hurt!).
She revealed that Terin had been meeting with a group of Chelorans recently. He had always been partial to Chelor, and is an apsiring bladesmith. The only thing she heard during the conversation between her brother and the mysterious figure was mention of an "artifact" and "a punishment".
Continuing towards Senot Tik, the party brainstormed some more theories. Tristian's working theory is that Rhotel was the "hand" who killed Corker, citing his loyalty to Chelor and his flight from the city. He wondered what the motive behind the killing was -- was the murder the first step in enacting Chelor Dun? Did Corker simply run afoul of the Chelorans? A clear answer wasn't reached.
The group reached Senot Tik a few hours after nightfall without incident. Cheni found a perfect campsite and the party rested outside the cenote. In the morning, they descending and took their first look at the beautiful cavern.
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