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Sessions 13-14: Harmonious Gab; A Heist to Dream of

The orb-like creature introduces herself by the name of Melodious Vow. She had met Gab many years ago and gave him a part of herself. Introductions are had and Sila Ularien comes back into the room. She recognizes Vow from her own travels centuries ago. Vow apologizes for the ceiling, but Sila dismisses the concern. Vow states that she has a guaranteed way to bring Gab back to life, but it might have side effects. Sila's offer still stands, and she reveals what the debt would be: The Hunters would offer her 250 gold for the Raise Dead spell and would commit themselves to a mission to venture to the fabled Elyse to find what hidden knowledge lay there--and if the rumors are true, the Emerald Queen-- in search of a means of raising a Maius from the grave to protect Saile. The party weighs their options. Raise Dead is no guarantee and would be putting the group in a rather large debt, but Vow is a Maius and has no idea what sort of side effects might come out of her abilities. During ...

Session 12 - The Ice Worm

Taking a moment to rest within the opening of the cave, Arraz takes off the hat of disguise. Toni takes a nap and all heal up from the sprint through the caves below. Arraz makes a long speech apologizing for "Miranda Qifall" acting out so violently toward the party stating that he and the others are trying to put a leash on her but she has some sort of grudge or feud with Toni in particular. Arraz feels guilty for having told the Hunters that they would not be attacked if they kept to themselves yet were attacked anyway. Vordia gets somewhat angered and responds, saying that helping them on this mission as an apology is great and all but the assassin needs to stop attacking the Hunters for it to really mean anything. Arraz also tells the four of them that he is starting to have doubts about Whitebloom. He worries the ends will not justify the means. The party eventually comes to terms with this acting as a semi-truce with Arraz in particular, though their antagonization of W...

Session 11 - Harmonious Hunters Alight

After taking a moment to decompress at the park, the Harmonious Hunters decides to return to Greenhall and check out the armory Sila had mentioned. Just before they leave, Filtar comes running up to the group out of breath. He complains that he had no idea where the group had gone and thus would not have been able to sufficiently protect Vordia if anything were to happen. The party caught him up on their achievements with Emerald Scent and informed him of their next plans. Filtar also requests that they at least inform him or leave a letter for if they are to leave. With that, the party heads back to Greenhall. They are met once more by Capitoline Flashlyte, who brings them into the armory. They learn Capitoline has a twin brother, Palatine, by the time they reach the armory. It is set up almost like an ice skate rental, and a horribly sluggish, ancient lady sits at the reception. She clearly hates her job, but explains the system nonetheless. In order to rent an item from the armory, ...

Session 10 - Next Steps

After waking, the party decides the first move would be to get Gab's collar off of his neck. They waltz down to an open-air smithy early in the morning in the Lovely Straggle district. A blacksmith with a beard that reaches the floor greeted them by the name of Elaime. He presents a very friendly demeanor, preferring to provide cheaper services away from the politics of the city. He manages to cut through the collar, offering to provide the scraps as a potential tool for them, but Gab declines. With that done, the group chooses to follow up with Tylieri on the invitation to get a Maius Hunter license from Emerald Scent. Upon arriving at Greenhall, they meet once more the illustrious Capitoline Flashlyte, who brings them further up the building up to a large bustling room with a raised platform in the center. Upon walking atop it, the party sees an interesting figure on a raised throne in the back. She is somewhat amphibious, with sea-colored pearlescent skin, long blue hair, and sh...

Session 9 - Restless Night

Waking up after the midnight scare, Filtar found Patch still awake. He asked them if they wanted to go on a walk or get breakfast. They agreed and the two found themselves at a rather nice back-alley diner called the Silver Skillet. Patch gaslit Filtar into thinking it was a date more or less while Filtar was trying desperately to learn anything abut Patch and failing. Filtar ordered a coffee and apple juice and then mixed the two together while Patch ordered a scrap skillet that they stuck in their pocket "for later". Meanwhile back at Onika's house, Vordia and Toni--one of whom is still covered in blood-- wake to hearing Onika up to something in their lab. They go up to see them in a pile of machines and books, packing up the place. They're super down about it but say it probably is not safe for them. They give Toni one of their old toys that they made when they were younger. The three console each other from all the stress of the past few days and help pack. Toni g...

Session 8 - Aftermath & Mystery

As the crowd begins to disperse, the party decides to return to Onika's house to recover. The few members of Blue Peony followed closely behind Gab as they marched. Partway to Onika's, a bald, tan skinned man with the mark of the Emerald Scent sidled up against them. He offered his name as Tylieri, a warrior and ambassador of the gang sent to learn more about their group and potentially work with them. He offers access to a Maius Hunter license as well as future collaborations and information. The party tells him they cannot give a decision at the moment, but they will come to Greenhall should they wish to accept. Afterwards, Gab starts to talk with his disciples, learning of his relevance in Alietus. They continue their discussion on the steps at Onika's house, hearing the stories of these folks and their pilgrimages to find Gab. He learns that his old friend Edward Don Bartholomew, under the title of High Edward, is the head priest of Blue Peony. Filtar somewhat aggressiv...

Session 7 - Assault On Saile Pt.2

The danger of Gab's assailant seemingly quelled, the party works on how to get the arcane shackles off. Upon a brief inspection, the party realizes that they are by no means equipped to take them off. Thus they retreat to Onika's abode. On the way, Gab senses a presence following them, passing from rooftop to rooftop. With haste, the group devises a plan to catch their pursuer in the act. As soon as they begin to act, however, their follower runs in fear, escaping into the morning light. The group safely makes it back to Onika's house, and after a minute of knocking, their goblin friend meets them at the door. Filtar, a surprising new addition, waltzes into the house and takes a seat on the small sofa in the back, picking up a book of some sort that was left on the adjacent table. The party explains what had happened in the brief time they had been gone. They all step inside, and Onika shunts Gab up into the lab since he cannot climb the ladder. Patch rests in the corner, w...