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I think Lady Gabrielle has found her medium-term target: The Evil-Doing Lumber Consortium!

This one sounds like a job for Lady Gabrielle and Morgrym. They've only got 400 security guards on their payroll; the two of them can totally take 'em. Or maybe this is a job for low-level adventurers recruited by her.


Male Human GM 1/Geek 2/Nerd 2
Mattastrophic wrote:

I think Lady Gabrielle has found her medium-term target: The Evil-Doing Lumber Consortium!

This one sounds like a job for Lady Gabrielle and Morgrym. They've only got 400 security guards on their payroll; the two of them can totally take 'em. Or maybe this is a job for low-level adventurers recruited by her.

One step at a time!If we want to continue a home campaign with these PCs, we absolutely can do that. Lets wrap up the hanging threads from the Road to 20 first though.


True, that's something for some other time. What's important is that it means that Lady Gabrielle likely won't get overly ambitious with, say, quietly making Absalom in the Empire's vassal state or anything. For the time being.

As for hanging threads, let's see what Morgrym has in mind for the Tapestry, as Lady Gabrielle's wishes will likely align with his. Or they won't, and she'll have to convince Morgrym of a different path.

Silver Crusade

Male Dwarf Warpriest of Torag 19
Ryan Blomquist wrote:

You don't have to handle all of it yourself; I'm a fully-functional GM most of the time. Dwarves of Golarion and the wiki are both good sources on the dwarves. I'm not sure about any major dwarf stuff in the AP line, but Halls of Dwarven Lore and The Secrets Stones Keep also had some dwarf-related information in the Adventure Background section.

Ben - when you get the chance, can you expand on what you're looking to accomplish with the Tapestry? I'm guessing that you want to put the dwarven spirits to rest and that you're hoping to destroy the artifact that Shemis was using in Skyreach, but its not nearly so clear about the Tapestry.

I guess that's the next hilarious point. I don't know. Holding on to it is selfish, given the benefits it could bring, but who can we trust? I don't know that there is anyone. The Knights of Ozem? Definitely not the PFS, or Torch.

I'm beginning to think that we have to deal with the Ten first. It could bring more options for the tapestry, also, Morg is more interested in dealing with that first, since in his mind, there is a much more clear solution that's easy to come to.

There are lost Dwarf spirits on the mountain? Huh. Must've forgotten. Oh well, I'll RP accordingly. Also, I need to do a bit of reading if I'm to understand how Dwarf societ / crime and punishment work.

"So lads, abowt the poor Dwarves that got exiled, and the others with their spirits lost. I don' think that's all that hard. Perhaps a miracle? That would be the simplest way." Morgrym thinks for a moment.

Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (12) + 27 = 39

"Perhaps there's a ritual I can cast that will release the spirits locked on the mountain en masse."

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Male Gray Elf Eldritch Knight 20

Yeah, there are dead dwarves on the mountain; an expedition from Janderhoff to the, "City of Gold," that we encountered some of the remnants of. They had apparently turned to cannibalism.

The Clockwork GM says: Morgrym's Knowledge (religion) check tells him that, depending on what held the spirits on the plane, there are different methods of releasing them. You would need to know exactly what kind of undead or curse they are. That said, miracle would just deal with the vast majority of curses. and simply killing the undead would deal with the rest. Its all a matter of what is holding the dwarves on Golarion instead of sending them to their rest.

Returning from his efforts on the mountainside, Filraen muses on Morgrym's question. "We heard a wendigo on the mountain; could the dwarves have fallen victim to that creature?"

Sovereign Court

N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

"That is a likely conclusion," the Lady adds.

"As for the Tapestry, there is also the matter of the Abyssal jungle now inside of it. Fortunately, we simply need to use the Abysium Codex to remake the Tapestry as we wish."

Silver Crusade

Male Dwarf Warpriest of Torag 19

"It would seem, then, that our next course of action, should you wish to join me, is to slay the Wendigo. Or channel a miracle."


I believe Filraen had dominated and sent a Rune Giant to seek it out. Do we want to have an encounter with the mountain's Wendigo on the thread here?

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Male Gray Elf Eldritch Knight 20

I had sent my pet Rune Giant out after the wendigo. If they managed to find it, and they're not great at the search-y thing, it'd be a coin toss between the two parties; the wendigo would pretty quickly dispatch everyone but the rune giant. Ben, its really up to you; if it wanted to, its totally possible for the wendigo to avoid the giants.

Filraen nods. "Of course! Ignoring that removing the wendigo would facilitate my eventual occupancy of the Pinnacle, the dwarves do not deserve their fate and I would be a poor friend if I refused."

Sighing and leaning heavily on his staff, the elf adds, "But first, perhaps, we rest? Between our battle with Karzoug and my efforts at conscripting his former servants, I have no resources left."

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N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

"It has been a long day," the Lady agrees. "I will make sure the entrance to the Pinnacle is secured. Lady Heidmarch, would you care to join me? There are several murals and objects which I believe you would appreciate."

Lady Gabrielle is up for wendigo-hunting, and is okay with resting as well. She'll try to bond with Sheila a bit if she can.


Sheila looks downright exhausted, but she stands and nods nonetheless. "Yes, it would be wise that we examine the fortifications. However, I would rather wait until after the mountain is secured before we begin examining any of the relics contained herein."

Sovereign Court

N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

"An examination?" the Lady lets out a gentle laugh. "I do not intend for you to dust off your logbook, only to see your breath taken away. Now, are you coming or are you not?" she asks, as she turns toward the throne room.


Sheila sighs and shakes her head. "My age must finally be catching up to me. I am not a field agent anymore, you know." Nevertheless, she joins Gabi in heading to the entrance to the Pinnacle of Avarice.

Sovereign Court

N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

Lady Gabrielle shows Sheila the chambers of the lamia priestesses. They are lavishly decorated with plenty of furs from exotic animals, majestic furniture lined with gems, a magically-lit fireplace, and a wall-sized painting of the city and people of Xin-Shalast at its height, with their ruler Karzoug looking down on them from atop the mountain.

She sits herself down on one of the lamias' inviting couches. "I find myself at a similar point, as I have grown more concerned with politics than adventures in faraway lands. Now that you have visited this place, what do you imagine you will do next?"

Silver Crusade

Male Dwarf Warpriest of Torag 19

are we avoiding combat?

"Let's go hunt us a Wendigo!"


Morgrym Anvilstrike wrote:
are we avoiding combat?

Only if we want to?


Lady Gabrielle d'Apcher wrote:

Lady Gabrielle shows Sheila the chambers of the lamia priestesses. They are lavishly decorated with plenty of furs from exotic animals, majestic furniture lined with gems, a magically-lit fireplace, and a wall-sized painting of the city and people of Xin-Shalast at its height, with their ruler Karzoug looking down on them from atop the mountain.

She sits herself down on one of the lamias' inviting couches. "I find myself at a similar point, as I have grown more concerned with politics than adventures in faraway lands. Now that you have visited this place, what do you imagine you will do next?"

"Politics?" Sheila snorts derisively, "Never. The Society and my Venture-Captaincy provide me with more politics than I desire. Once we return to Magnimar I expect I will resume my duties to the Society, aiding in the expeditions of those who can still operate in the field without creaking knees and aching bones." Pausing, she adds, "Once I rebuild my manor, that is."

After a moment of silence, Sheila frowns. "Lady Gabrielle, we should be securing the tower and returning to the group rather than gossiping like Thuvian girls. I may not be a field agent any longer, but I do remember that splitting up the group is dangerous."

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Male Gray Elf Eldritch Knight 20
Morgrym Anvilstrike wrote:

are we avoiding combat?

"Let's go hunt us a Wendigo!"

Smiling, Filraen nods. "Aye," he announces, mimicking Morgrym's distinctive accent, "After we rest we'll help those dwarves' souls find theirs." With a word and a gesture, he conjures a rope trick and pulls himself up the rope.

In a non-phone response to your inquiry, I'm shooting from the hip. We can avoid combat if we want. Even if we do, that's OOC knowledge I would try to separate from Filraen's IC speech. Regardless of what we decide, he thinks combat is inevitable and acts accordingly.

As for fighting a wendigo, those dwarves did some awful stuff on the slopes of Mhar Massif. Even if the wendigo turns out to be a snipe hunt, it could still lead back to whatever is holding the dwarves' spirits here.


(switching to this alias, 'cause I like the avatar and it's snowing in-game)

The group sets out after resting, in search of the wendigo.

It's snowing pretty heavily today on the mountain. With visibility lessened, all the party has to work with is the wendigo's howl, which picks up as soon as the group descends from the Spires themselves and towards the city.

The howling is very faint at first, detectable by trained ears such as the group's, but as the party descends, the howl seems to be coming from a particular direction, away from the city.

Sovereign Court

N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active
The Clockwork GM wrote:
After a moment of silence, Sheila frowns. "Lady Gabrielle, we should be securing the tower and returning to the group rather than gossiping like Thuvian girls. I may not be a field agent any longer, but I do remember that splitting up the group is dangerous."

The Lady pushes herself onto the giant and incredibly soft couch, sitting in a sea of exotic fur with her legs folded beside her and barely visible under her skirt.

"Filraen has this place secured by now," she replies, addressing her concern. "And as for Thuvian girls, it would be lovely to be able to relax, if even for an hour, knowing that others have built a system which regularly attracts exorbitant amounts of wealth into my country, and that I had nothing at all to worry about."

She lets out a gentle sigh, considering that point for a moment. "I know of a variety of ioun stone which preserves the body. They have the appearance of tiny grey spheres. We might find a few in the city, although I am certain that the Society possesses a cache of them. I am sure your husband would be quite appreciative." Her eyes offer the Venture-Captain a seat on the gigantic couch.


Sheila remains standing. With a wry look she declares, "My husband is not so hollow as to see only my body."

Pacing around the room, she continues. "The perception of Thuvia as holding vast wealth is nonsense. The sun orchid elixir does bring in a great deal of wealth to the nation, but it is the land's only income. It has no natural resources other than the elixir, and does not sit on valuable trade routes or traffic in such disreputable goods as slaves or worse. A Thuvian enjoys wealth only once every five years, unless he is willing to uproot himself as a nomad every season."

Sovereign Court

N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19
Knowledge (history): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23

"And a great deal of wealth that is," she replies. "In fact... " she considers something for a moment. "Just how wealthy Thuvia actually is is entirely unknown. The bids are never made public, and all bids are collected, not simply the winning ones. I wonder how full their vaults are, and how extensively their investments have been placed."

She shifts her position, comfortably sinking into the couch as she continues. "Wealth and power are as much perception as they are reality. A lord who is seen as wealthy has more opportunities to strike bargains which increase his wealth, while a lord believed to be indebted will likely become so."

"The chance to show the world that one is wealthy enough to win a vial of sun orchid elixir is an opportunity highly prized by anyone wishing to increase our maintain his or her standing in society, and that is why I believe the Thuvians must be incredibly rich. The world's ambition is their profit."

Her face takes on an inquisitive expression. "You have a tragic but similar opportunity in front of you, with Heidmarch Manor. I would love to listen as you consider your plans for it."

-Posted with Wayfinder


Gabi recalls that the Thuvians have a strong tie to the church of Pharasma.

Also, can we move the OOC, no-alias stuff like OOC goals to the Discussion tab?


Lady Gabrielle d'Apcher wrote:

"And a great deal of wealth that is," she replies. "In fact... " she considers something for a moment. "Just how wealthy Thuvia actually is is entirely unknown. The bids are never made public, and all bids are collected, not simply the winning ones. I wonder how full their vaults are, and how extensively their investments have been placed."

She shifts her position, comfortably sinking into the couch as she continues. "Wealth and power are as much perception as they are reality. A lord who is seen as wealthy has more opportunities to strike bargains which increase his wealth, while a lord believed to be indebted will likely become so."

"The chance to show the world that one is wealthy enough to win a vial of sun orchid elixir is an opportunity highly prized by anyone wishing to increase our maintain his or her standing in society, and that is why I believe the Thuvians must be incredibly rich. The world's ambition is their profit."

Her face takes on an inquisitive expression. "You have a tragic but similar opportunity in front of you, with Heidmarch Manor. I would love to listen as you consider your plans for it."

"The city-states themselves might have vast wealth, but a lord's wealth does not save his people unless he makes it so." Sheila replies, "The people of Thuvia are forced to live in a blasted land beset by the divs of Ahriman and rendered barren by time. My father's homeland might have gold; the Decemvirate might even be able to guess quite accurately how much after one of their own sold the bids to the Society. However, that does not make them rich."

"My home is built on a stronger foundation than Thuvia; my father's native land survives while Varisia thrives, and Heidmarch Manor will as well." Speaking of her home clearly lifts Sheila's spirits. "Maybe we will add another wing to the house; we need to put field agents somewhere, and there is never enough room. Or perhaps add another floor to the cottages."

Dark Archive

Male Gray Elf Eldritch Knight 20
The Master of Games wrote:

(switching to this alias, 'cause I like the avatar and it's snowing in-game)

The group sets out after resting, in search of the wendigo.

It's snowing pretty heavily today on the mountain. With visibility lessened, all the party has to work with is the wendigo's howl, which picks up as soon as the group descends from the Spires themselves and towards the city.

The howling is very faint at first, detectable by trained ears such as the group's, but as the party descends, the howl seems to be coming from a particular direction, away from the city.

"Gozreh's taint, its cold out here," Filraen announces to no one in particular, shivering as he does, "This is why I prefer summoned minions and charmed servants; this is altogether too much exposure to the elements." As if remembering for the first time, he adds, "Speaking of, I should check in with my rune giant about its findings; it has been hunting the wendigo since we first arrived, perhaps it has a better idea where the beast is hidden?"

Sovereign Court

N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active
The Clockwork GM wrote:
Speaking of her home clearly lifts Sheila's spirits.

"I also distinctly recall your garden being well-regarded among the well-to-do of the city," the Lady adds. "It appears you have considerable plans for expanding your flock of Pathfinders. An expanded garden would mean that you could throw the finest garden parties in Magnimar." She watches Sheila's reaction to her suggestion as she continues. "I do not even need to mention the benefits to the Society's standing, as well as to your own influence in the city."

She tries to get a sense of how Sheila feels about expanding her influence in Magnimar as opposed to expanding her influence within the Pathfinder Society.


Filraen Ghaun wrote:
"I should check in with my rune giant about its findings; it has been hunting the wendigo since we first arrived, perhaps it has a better idea where the beast is hidden?"

Checking in with the rune giant reveals that his search for the wendigo was fruitless. The thing just didn't show itself yesterday beyond a few hours of omnipresent howling during the night, and by nature, wendigos aren't really big on leaving tracks.


Lady Gabrielle d'Apcher wrote:
"I also distinctly recall your garden being well-regarded among the well-to-do of the city," the Lady adds. "It appears you have considerable plans for expanding your flock of Pathfinders. An expanded garden would mean that you could throw the finest garden parties in Magnimar." She watches Sheila's reaction to her suggestion as she continues. "I do not even need to mention the benefits to the Society's standing, as well as to your own influence in the city."

Sheila smiles at the mention of her garden, but her mood darkens when Gabi returns to politics. "My gardens are... or were, beautiful. They will be again. They are dear to me, and I have invited friends there in the past." Her brow furrows and her eyes glaze as she contemplates something far away. "I also appreciate the need to mend relationships after raising the Crystal Palace caused so much destruction. It would do well to rehabilitate the Society's image in Varisia; the stronger our position in the city, the better we can facilitate the city's rise to preeminence in Varisia."

Lady Gabrielle d'Apcher wrote:
She tries to get a sense of how Sheila feels about expanding her influence in Magnimar as opposed to expanding her influence within the Pathfinder Society.

Sense Motive DC 20:
There is no eagerness in Sheila's body language regarding schmoozing with politicians for either the Society's or her own benefit; her body language and vocal inflections match someone talking about an upcoming work day.

Sheila's attitude about her garden suggests great personal significance.

Sovereign Court

N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

Lady Gabrielle relaxes her posture, considering Sheila for a moment. She gently opens her fan, gives it a gentle wave, and closes it again, while her gaze flits about, as if she were envisioning a scene playing out before her in her mind.

She adjusts the placement of her glasses and looks up at her. "Sheila, I admire your dedication," she says, giving a gentle smile. "There is something I wish to explain to you, because I believe you genuinely are in a position to really strengthen the Society going forward, to a greater extent than I believe I could ever be capable of."

She then glances to the couch once more, her expression indicating that her explanation might take awhile.

Silver Crusade

Male Dwarf Warpriest of Torag 19

"Well, I'm no master tracker, but perhaps combined with my knowledge of the undead, I might have a good idea where to look for this thing, or perhaps lure it to us." Morgrym says with a thoughtful look on his face.

Survival: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Know (Rel): 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (10) + 27 = 37


Lady Gabrielle d'Apcher wrote:

Lady Gabrielle relaxes her posture, considering Sheila for a moment. She gently opens her fan, gives it a gentle wave, and closes it again, while her gaze flits about, as if she were envisioning a scene playing out before her in her mind.

She adjusts the placement of her glasses and looks up at her. "Sheila, I admire your dedication," she says, giving a gentle smile. "There is something I wish to explain to you, because I believe you genuinely are in a position to really strengthen the Society going forward, to a greater extent than I believe I could ever be capable of."

She then glances to the couch once more, her expression indicating that her explanation might take awhile.

With an exasperated sigh, Sheila sits on the Huge divan. "Very well. I will humor you. This hardly seems the place, though; in the metaphorical belly of the beast is not the place for scandalous gossip."

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Male Gray Elf Eldritch Knight 20
Morgrym Anvilstrike wrote:
"Well, I'm no master tracker, but perhaps combined with my knowledge of the undead, I might have a good idea where to look for this thing, or perhaps lure it to us." Morgrym says with a thoughtful look on his face.

Survival, to assist: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Knowledge (planes) on Wendigos: 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (18) + 30 = 48

"Morgrym, I believe wendigo are extraplanar creatures."

Probably just need to swap your modifier; I think I remember you rolling K:Planes during the Road to 20? I can't fail to assist on Survival in any case.

Sovereign Court

N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

The Lady replies with a gentle nod of understanding. "You are correct, Sheila," she says. "I have spoken prematurely. Perhaps at a different time, in a less sinister setting, we can discuss this chance to strengthen the whole of the Society, as well as your garden, " she continues, punctuating her thought with a friendly smile.

"I would do well to retire. It appears that we are to persue a wendigo in the morning."

Lady Gabrielle will rest comfortably in the lamia's chambers. The furniture is so comfortable, and there is even a magical fireplace! Hopefully, she has Sheila intrigued.

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As wendigos are not ones for leaving tracks, Morgrym's Survival check serves to help the party move at least somewhat towards the omnipresent howling sound, without getting lost in today's snowstorm. It seems to be coming from west of the city itself.

Silver Crusade

Male Dwarf Warpriest of Torag 19

Heh. Ben's an ass. I thought Wendigos were Undead. Morgrym wouldn't have been that dense. So here's how that last post went, for real this time:

"Well, I'm no master tracker, but perhaps combined with my knowledge of planar creatures, I might have a good idea where to look for this thing, or perhaps lure it to us." Morgrym says with a thoughtful look on his face.

Survival : 19
Know (Planes): 37


The results are essentially the same as the previous post.

Dark Archive

Male Gray Elf Eldritch Knight 20
The Master of Games wrote:
As wendigos are not ones for leaving tracks, Morgrym's Survival check serves to help the party move at least somewhat towards the omnipresent howling sound, without getting lost in today's snowstorm. It seems to be coming from west of the city itself.

"Any idea where the sound is leading?" the shivering elf asks. "We didn't explore here. Too bad we didn't bring a local. I apologize for my lack of foresight."

Ben - I only knew it was Planes because I looked it up. I actually thought it was a fey, not an outsider, which would've been wrong as well.

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N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

"The sound seems to be coming from that direction," Lady Gabrielle comments, pointing. "I am unable to speak of just how far away it is."

Lady Gabrielle will rely on her natural cold resistance from Shades of Ice III, and lend Sheila her boots of the winterlands and sleeves of many garments to help her bundle up.

Sovereign Court

N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

Traveling down the mountain in the direction of the howling is a rather lonely affair, made all the more difficult by the snowstorm.

"I am not usually one to speak of this," the Lady says after they descend down yet another slope, from under her heavy hooded cloak. "Do either of you know of a spell to deal with the storm? If I have to perform any physical feats today, I will be helpless if this storm soaks my clothes."

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Male Gray Elf Eldritch Knight 20

”Unfortunately, the only spell I have prepared that would be relevant would make the storm worse. Unless Morgrym has prepared a spell to change the weather, I would need to wish it away.” Filraen shakes snow from his bangs. ”We could also pause long enough to prepare you a life bubble or fickle winds to ward away the blowing snow?” he asks, rolling his eyes.

Sovereign Court

N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

Knowledge(arcana): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35

"The life bubble spell from yesterday would be perfect. We have little knowledge of how long we will be in this storm, or whether it will get worse. If it is a resource we have, we should make the most use of it."

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Male Gray Elf Eldritch Knight 20

Sighing, Filraen sits heavily on the snow, opening the liberated Sihedron Tome. Fifteen minutes later, he stands and with a few arcane syllables, all four adventurers are wreathed in a shimmering bubble. Watching snowflakes divert their path just before striking his upturned face, he sighs. ”A pity.”

Sovereign Court

N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

"Thank you, dearly," the Lady comments, as she fishes a wand from somewhere in her clothes. She activates it, then directs the spell (prestidigitation) to dry herself and Sheila. "Though my interest in revisiting this place largely surrounds the artwork," she says once they continue their journey down the mountain. "Do you wish to share some of your plans with us, Filraen? I believe you have a certain interest in the historical and arcane nature of the site?" she asks.

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Male Gray Elf Eldritch Knight 20

”Yes, I do,” Filraen affirms, nodding. ”Particularly that it managed to avoid detection even by powerful divinations. How many powerful archmages sought the resting place of Karzoug the Claimer, only to fail?” he muses, idly thumbing through a spell component pouch, ”Even the most powerful wards of our era cannot hide entire cities from the prying eyes of magic. Yet somehow, Karzoug did.”

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N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

Lady Gabrielle thinks for a moment. "We know very little of what those visitors from Leng were actually doing," she suggests. "Perhaps that otherworldly machine has been here for a very long time, hiding all of Xin-Shalast with a veil of warped reality."

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Male Gray Elf Eldritch Knight 20

Filraen considers for a moment. ”It is entirely possible,” he concedes. ”If so, it means reevaluating that device and Mhar Massif. Perhaps there is more truth to Karzoug’s claim than we gave him credit for. It certainly bears investigation; I would hate to discover the place owes its seclusion to Leng, or that some power on that plane can revoke the wards.”

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N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

"I wonder," she considers. "Lady Heidmarch, in your studies, did you ever uncover a possible reason for why Xin-Shalast remained hidden for so long?" she asks, wondering if Sheila has also considered this question. "It seems that these dwarven brothers were the first to find it, and they had to happen upon it."


”I did not,” Sheila replies, “I have read that Xin-Shalast’s elevation required magic to sustain it; we should be well above the ‘death zone’ elevation. Whatever magic sustains it here may be part of the reason; perhaps Karzoug carved out a small demiplane from the fabric of the Prime,” She pauses to consider her response, then continues, ”If I had to venture a guess, though, the presence of these Denizens of Leng leads me to believe they have a strong influence in its disappearance.” Turning to regard Filraen, she asks, ”You have studied magic in detail; what do you know about Leng?”

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Male Gray Elf Eldritch Knight 20

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (17) + 28 = 45

As if by reflex, Filraen launches into a professorial diatribe. ”Leng is not a plane in itself; it is a pocket dimension,” he begins, ”In fact, its very existence is debated among scholars. We do know that the realm is finite, that it is ruled by a strange creature garbed in yellow who displays phenomenal powers akin to those of mortal priests, and that the ancient Thassilonian wizards were able to conjure creatures from the dimension as I summon devils.” At the conclusion, he looks around the group as if surprised that his companions are still listening.

Sovereign Court

N Female Taldan Aristocrat 19 | HP 181/181 | AC 37 T 28 FF 37 | CMD 41+ | F +27 R +35+1 W +24 | Init: +27 | Perc: +41, SM: +47 | MV +5, good hope, shield, blessing of fervor, inspire courage, comm. table, tea set active

Knowledge(planes): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (10) + 22 = 32

Lady Gabrielle is definitely listening, and is for the most part able to follow along with the concepts behind Filraen's lecture. "If Leng itself could hide so effectively, and the Thassilonians both knew of and drew from it, then that machine from Leng is our most likely explanation," she relates. "So, Filraen, are you planning to research Leng yourself, or do you have a different plan in mind?"

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