21 - A Night at the Crossroads
General Summary
The party begin their journey forward - Ylva is left behind in Embrefal as Isgrid accompanies the party. Two and a half days through the Embrefal Jungle pass uneventfully, to everyone’s relief. At the edge of the border between the jungle and Ruou’s Cauldron, however, the cart is halted by a singular Scarlet Watcher. The party notice a faint luminance to the soldier, who stands silently in their path. After much deliberation, the party progress forward, with the soldier choosing to follow behind.
They arrive at the border, learning that Draqados and his caravan have settled in for the night, and choose to lay down camp as well nearby. A well-practiced tune from the Luminary’s instrument rings through the camp unnaturally so, empowered by his own magic. Kalani notes the hypocrisy of the government charge, forbidding magic in Embrefal yet flaunting it themselves.
The caravan of Draqados leave a bit past sunrise, led by a guard drake and riding lizards into a mountain pass. The party are aware this trail will take about six days to traverse, trading speed for safety. After waiting until the caravan was out of sight, the party embark on the more treacherous road through the desert pass, aiming to arrive in half the time should they make it through alive. Even though they dust their tracks as they move, within the first few hours the party is routed by a wild pack of Kandze, eager to feast on fresh meat.
Character(s) interacted with
Recurring Characters: Rhasi, Salvos, Draqados, Scarlet Watcher
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