”Well that was scary! I’m glad we’ve found out what was summoning all those creatures! You must travel back to the Iruxi with me to tell them!” he then starts reading from the pillar.
The script on the column is written in Azlanti, and you discover that it contains venerations and pleas to several ancient Azlanti deities, including many active in ancient eras, like Acavna, Lissala, and Zura, from the citizens of Nacar-Azen. The script specifically contains pleas for salvation from the darkened sky and confirms both the name of the site and that it was constructed in the aftermath of Earthfall. You have undeniable proof of an ancient Azlanti settlement that survived the fall of old Azlant and made it to the shores of Taldor. Rain is jubilant with the discovery.
You’ve earned a trusted ally in the Tskikha Enclave and its chief. The iruxi put up the group and Rain for another night in their settlement and offers to escort you back to Cassomir so they can journey home to Absalom and the Grand Lodge.
When you return to the Three-Legged Frog in Cassomir, Janira Gavix meets you in the tavern. Janira is the Head Initiate of the Pathfinder Society, responsible for helping initiates survive and thrive during their years of training. She headed to Cassomir shortly after hearing about what happened to Rain in Cloudy Day from the masters at the Grand Lodge. She enthusiastically greets you and hears your tale before explaining that she’s already arranged their transportation back to the Grand Lodge. The vessel is already chartered and is ready to leave as soon as the you are, as Kreighton Shaine promised.
Following your journey back to Absalom, the group quickly find themselves (along with Rain in Cloudy Day) in front of the three masters in the same meeting room where their mission began.
“Well done!” exclaims Kreighton Shaine as he finishes reviewing the various chronicles assembled about the recent adventure in Taldor. “This is truly a marvellous find, and one that could well shape the lives of many Pathfinders in the future. Well done indeed!”
Sorrina Westyr gives a brief nod of her head, her circlet of floating aeon stones dipping in unison. “Though there were some stumbles early on, it appears that everything has worked out in the end. Not only did Rain complete his Confirmation, but each of you also assisted in ensuring his safety and completing the mission. One of the Society’s three main tenets is to cooperate, and I can think of no better example than the results of this mission.”
Marcos Farabellus slaps a meaty arm onto Rain in Cloudy Day’s cap, producing a distinct squelching sound from the leshy’s head. “Absolutely! Now, we just need to keep this little fungal boy from getting too excited now that he’s a Pathfinder!”
Both Kreighton and Sorrina immediately turn to their peer with stern expressions. Marcos chuckles and hunches slightly before continuing sheepishly, “Oh, yeah. I guess I kind of blurted it out... but congratulations, you’re all now recognized as Pathfinder field agents. Congratulations!”
Kreighton Shaine presents each of you with a wayfinder for their accomplishments in the field and in recognition of their new rank within the Society. Each of the masters goes on to personally thank each of you. Rain in Cloudy Day, overcome with excitement and pride, offers squishy hugs while providing ecstatic thanks. Janira, who has been quietly looking on with pride, laughs joyfully at Rain’s exuberance and joins in to offer handshakes and hugs.
Before you depart, Sorrina Westyr casually mentions that your actions have led to the establishment of a new Pathfinder Society base camp near the newly discovered ruins of Nacar-Azen.
She follows this up with ”Many of the leaders of the Society’s numerous factions are interested in meeting with the you, and they have a variety of interesting missions they need your help with.”
Leading us neatly on to…
Pathfinder Society Intro #2: United in Purpose!
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Ysoldt can not help but drop a jabby note to the discussion.
"Perhaps next time, send more agents to begin with? As you said, one of the core tenets is to 'cooperate'. Just a suggestion, however. Rain might have not made it, not doubting his skill, or anything. It was just a tough one to crack."
"See you in the next one, ladies and gentlemen... I need my beauty sleep."