16 - Arrival in Embrefal

General Summary

The party say their farewells to Kouga and the Umber Base in Rumbleshack proceed eastwards towards the Pool of Embers with a new ship capable of braving those waters. On the way, they happen across an enchanted table made of stone on a tiny island. Magical rejuvenating food provided the party with some extra resilience, at the cost of a few chairs at the table. The following day they have another run-in with Humdrim, who is apparently on a world tour around the coast. Kalani "the superstar" trades him his old lute for five magical trinkets.
Gem successfully resonates with her pendant, this time having an extended conversation with Hakai Umber, former Igni Paragon and warrior of the Pool of Ember. He offers what advice he has, detailing his knowledge of Embrefal and doing his best to 'encourage' Gem. He speaks more of Draqados and Emperor Sho'rath, the two biggest authorities in the Igni city.
Before arriving at the docks, they party chooses fake names to avoid any bounties on their head. The port city of Embrefal greets them with an intense heat, giant reptilian creatures, a dense rainforest and a bustling population. The party make it through the harbor watch with Isgrid's fake identification and journey into the city. Dhumkk'd informs the party that no magic is allowed while under Embrefal jurisdiction. They hope to meet with the Wayfarers of the Igni domain, who might be able to take them westwards into the Cauldron, but are promptly stopped at the southwest gate for lack of permit. Apparently travel beyond Embrefal is heavily regulated. 
Heading to the Thundering Lizard Tavern for advice, the owner (a goblin named Menna) tells them the best way to leave the city is to take up a bounty from the city mission board. They'd be assigned a Wayfarer and a destination to hunt or capture the game. The party works toward a plan to best make their way towards the Igni mark on the compass globe without raising suspicion.

Rewards Granted

Hero's Feast (everyone, 3 days duration) Humdrim's Trinkets:

• 1 - A wooden statuette of a cat, it purrs softly when you pet it. (Mender)
• 21 - A redroll which can be folded to fit inside your pocket. (Gem)
• 25 - A comb which changes the hair it combs to a random color. (Dhumkk'd)
• 38 - A coin pouch that always sounds as if it is full of coins as long as there is at least one coin inside. (Kalani)
• 62 - A linen bag that washes and dries all the clothes put in it over the course of an hour. (Kalani)

Fake Identification (Isgrid) Vials of Poison x2 (Dhumkk'd) Ball bearings (Mender)

Character(s) interacted with

Recurring Characters: Kouga, Snaggletooth, Humdrim, Critsi
New Characters:

• Hakai Umber - An older, militant man who left the Pool of Embers many years ago to build a working company in Rumbleshack. He trained Kouga in recent years, seeing a kindred soul. As a storied Igni Paragon, he gained the respect of the Rumbleshack people and established the Umber Base. After his passing, his soul and energy reside in Gem's pendant.
• Menna - The goblin tavernkeep of the Thundering Lizard in Embrefal. A retired hunter who knows everything about the city.

Name Drops:

• Draqados - Luminary and head of Paragon military sect in Embrefal. At odds with mysterious Luminary "Leo".
• Emperor Sho'rath - Ruler of Embrefal, has ruled for many years. Igni Paragon.
• Cauldronides - People of the Cauldron, mostly nomads, cultists and exiles.

Notes

Session Start: 17th of Therendor, 3PM Session End: 20th of Therendor, 12PM
Fake IDs:

• Barrel (Dhumkk'd)
• Hawke (Kalani)
• Breaker (Mender)
• Virgo (Gem)
• Ishtar (Isgrid)
• Peaches (Ylva)

New Locales:

• Jewelry Store (Rumbleshack, owned by Critsi)
• The Naughty Fish Pawn Store (Rumbleshack General Store)
• Kaya's House of Repose (Embrefal tavern, peaceful)
• Thundering Lizard (Embrefal tavern owned by Menna, raucous)

Report Date

07 Mar 2021

Primary Location

Embrefal

Secondary Location

Pool of Embers

Hakai Umber, former Igni Paragon.

Menna, owner of the Thundering Lizard.

Guard at the Wayfarer gate.