Session 20: Welcome to Cloudbreach!

General Summary

The Ratcatchers check their supplies one last time before they begin the trek to Cloudbreach. The trip takes 21 days by horse and cart, a fair distance that they need to travel. Thankfully though the trip is relatively peaceful with zero problems cropping up. When they arrive at the gates of Cloudbreach they are searched by the on duty guards. All of the Ratcatcher's bags, pockets, and of course the wagon are searched for contraband. During the guards search they find the green worm, after the party tries to explain it the guards agree they can keep it. However they will need to pay a fine. Fedi opens up her coin purse to do so.
As the Ratcatchers enter the city proper they are met with busy streets and merchants hawking their wares. They quickly as they possibly can make their way across the city to the Seaview District where Eligos Estate is located. When they arrive they are met by a man named Pollard Keatris, the aged elven manservant to Eligos Titius. When the Ratcatchers hand over the letter of introduction Pollard escorts our Ratcatchers to the parlor within the estate. Here they are served fine wine and fruit. It does not take long for Eligos to arrive however and the Ratcatchers explain why Allustan Neff had sent them. They then hand over Allustan's research. Eligos informs the party this is not his area of expertise but he does know a bit of what the Ratcatchers have spoken of. He lets the Ratcatchers know that he must do some research first and foremost. He lets the Ratcatchers know that it should take no more than a week in the meantime they should enjoy all the splendors of Cloudbreach. He also lets the Ratcatchers know that they should stay at an inn known as The Crooked House. A quaint little inn and tavern in the Midnight's Muddle. Elego mentions he is friends with the owner and mentioning his name will get the Ratcatchers a discount for their stay. He lets them know that he will contact them there in a week's time.
When the Ratcatcher's arrive at The Crooked House they are greeted by an inn with crooked walls and everything almost looking like it is at a slant. However the building itself is in good repair and even has a fresh coat of paint. The Ratcatchers pay for an entire month before spending the evening relaxing after their three week journey. The next day the group spends the day shopping and upgrading their equipment for the trials ahead. As they meet up together once more they pass by a street prophet who is talking about the coming of the Age of Worms. The group listens but quickly moves on. As they get closer to the Crooked House they are met with a parade of circus performers who are juggling, and showing off exoctic animals. One such animal is a Chimera, who quickly manages to escape its prison. Once it does so it begins attacking the closest commoner. Our Ratcatchers quickly jump in to save the citizens of Cloudbreach. The battle proves difficult as the Chimera proves to be a fearsome foe. However the Ratcatchers manage to subdue the creature and in doing so receive a 20gp reward from the circus performers. The Ratcatchers quickly return to the Crooked House and get a good night's rest in.

Report Date

07 Jun 2024

Primary Location

Cloudbreach