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After a quick return to their ship, Captain Jackson Firelight of The Kelp Scraper came ashore and negotiations began. They agreed to provide men, supplies and ships to found a fledgling pirate port at the now ruins of Kennmouth in return for allowing Zelem and Morrigans people to be in control. They expressed concern about the navy being at port, and after the party came up with a plan, the pirates agreed to circle the island away from shore in an effort to avoid the navy and come ashore after the group contacted them.
After the negotiations were over, a Satyr by the name of Pink introduced herself after seeing potential in the strangers. As the former captain of the Lady Matilda, she wished to get revenge on her old shipmates and get control of her own ship. After Captain Jackson Firelight and the party returns to the Isles of the Sea Princes, she offered that if they helped her get her ship back, she would travel with them to the mainland. Deciding this an adequate arrangement, she joined the rest of the party as they began their trek across the desert.
Next the group prepared to continue on to the Abbey to find out who now ruled the island. The first step was to cross the dunes, and it became apparent that they were dangerous as vast amounts of undead attacked! The first group was easily handled by Morrigans Channel Divinity, but the second proved more dangerous. Strange goblins sprung from the ground and launched an ineffectual attack, but the second proved more difficult. As the undead were handled the goblins suddenly had a change of heart and quickly retreated, signaling the arrival of a colossal undead amalgamation! Its bone spears and devastating blows took a toll, but eventually the group struck it down. Before exiting the sandy shores, a lost soldier of the Stoneheart Valley Trading Company was found that got separated from his group during an undead attack. He provided limited information and was allowed to try to escape, but the group was sure he would not be able to find his way to safety.
With the dunes crossed and the sun setting, the trek inward continued. While passing near a grove, a lone Tortle strode out and called out Zelem by name. Worried but curious, the group followed the mysterious stranger into the grove to find out what mysteries he might hold.

Important Characters

Morrigan Oweland - After the untimely death of her mother, Morrigan is now the Matriarch to the Oweland estate and The Oweland Family. She is the half-elven daughter of the late Eda Oweland and cousin of Robin Oweland. As a worshipper of the evil deity Hecate, she keeps this dark secret between her and her closest allies.

Zelem - Tiefling, conman and swindler. Accomplice and partner in crime of Morrigan, has numerous alter-egos including Valor Windsail who is considered upstanding and is liked by the guard. Involved romantically with Priscilla Primewater, the sorceress daughter of the council member Gellan Primewater. While his powers come from the sea, he dreads the return to its perilous waters.

Panic - A tiefling more like a moth than a devil, the charming Druid joins the group in an effort to save her beloved from a terrible affliction. She has acquired enough funding from her perilous adventures in the south to charter passage to the Abbey Isle, hoping the clerics of Muir can perform miracles to provide the cure she needs.

Ruven - A trusty half-elf that has worked with Zelem in the past, after her adventures with the Snake God in the south she has ventured to the north with her friend Panic in an effort to aid her on her quest.

Pink - Former captain of the Lady Matilda, she has been disposed by her old crew and seeks revenge. The ferocious Satyr carries a large pole-arm and hopes they can aid her in her desire to get her old ship back.

Captain Jackson Firelight - Captain of The Kelp Scraper, the Tiefling is from Santa Quint and serves the Pirate Lord Alicia 'The Ghost' Tattersail. He negotiated settling Kennmouth with the group, and has agreed to give passage to Santa Quint once their business on Abbey Isle is complete.

Robin Oweland - Morrigans cousin, her spirit has been crushed after the death of her Aunt and wife. She now serves at Morrigans request as her enforcer.

Valafar Corvo - The uncle of Zelem, he has served his sentence and seeks a life outside of the prison he spent much of his time in. He has found an interest in Morrigan Oweland, and has tried his best to make a good impression on his nephew and the rest of the crew.

Mysterious Tortle - While his purpose on the island is unknown, he knew Zelem by name and called for the group to follow.