19 - Magic? You Do Magic?
General Summary
The party return to Embrefal after their first successful hunt. As they arrive within the wayfarer camp, they run into two of Rhasi's cousins, just leaving the city with two Scarlet Watchers in tow. They say they are heading to Ruou's Cauldron; as of recently, many expeditions have been requested by the Upper Courts to journey into the deserts. Rhasi wishes them farewell as they cross paths.
The party wheels the bodies of the Moorbounders to the gates of the upper courts, where a wealthy-looking hobgoblin happily accepts the high-quality catch. He pays the party 25 platinum, plus 30 gold for expedience. The party move to the market to meet with the strange shaman Malkarisziklaros, providing him Moorbounder tusks as he requested.
Taking a rest in Kaya's House of Repose, Gem decides to step into her pendant once more. This time she speaks to an unknown silver soul, who is revealed to be Grievous Gnash from the Deep King's navy. He seems confused, unsure of why he remains within the pendant instead of the afterlife. He tells Gem that the Deep King resides in the southeast portion of the Ziklaros seas, but that it would be foolish to challenge him. Finally, he seems glad that Dhumkk'd holds onto his Anchor Spear, declaring him a worthy opponent.
The party buy a few more potions from Aros and pick up a mission to gather weeds, mostly as an excuse to get to know the wayfarers. They are once again accompanied by Rhasi and Eliase, this time journeying two and a half days to the border between the Embrefal Jungle and Ruou's Cauldron. As they gather weeds, Kalani and Gam pull Rhasi aside and inform her that they know she can use magic, and that they can wield it as well. Rhasi is doubtful, but as two water elementals rise to drag Dhumkk'd into the scalding waters, a ripe opportunity for a demonstration arises.
Rewards Granted
- 280gp - Reward for Moorbounders
- Potions of Healing x2 (One normal, one spicy) - 80gp total (Gem and Dhumkk'd)
- Successfully pay off debt for Ice Toad Poison
- 1gp for a night's stay at Kaya's House of Repose
Character(s) interacted with
Recurring Characters: Eliase, Rhasi, Malkarisziklaros, Grievous Gnash
New Characters: Lizardfolk Guard, Rich Hobgoblin, Kaya
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