Our heroes speak with Mili, a middle-aged dwarven woman who is (at least temporarily) running Dweorfton after the deaths of its priests and elders. She doesn't know much, but she confirms that the cultists of Eltheodir were all slain.
Kodrak goes for another run around the city and discovers the wide variety of human vendor food and drink: lizard on a stick, meat pies, "roc" wings, wolf nipple chips, durian, and gnomish root beer.
Raehendra, Renn, and Sentie return to Captain Eofra's home, where they are staying. Renn gets some rest while Raehendra and Sentrie work on hobbies and chat about Barclay.
Barclay investigates the assassinations of Myev and Haymil, wife-and-husband sheriff-councilors. This involves speaking with the two guards at Myev and Haymil's home (and stealing the couple's locked chest), Ol' Jack at nearby "Murder Alley", and apothecary/sewer explorer Theren. It turns out that Myev and Haymil were investigating (a) some magical pages that had recently appeared on the black market and (b) anyone asking questions about those pages—which includes adventuring party the Silver Hare and also our heroes. Barclay surmises that the assassin exited the sewer in "Murder Alley", entered a skylight in the home of Myev and Haymil, and murdered them from above.
Barclay explains everything at their temporary home. There is a general sense of unease, bordering on paranoia, as our heroes discuss the assassin's probable targets—including themselves. Sentie sends a message to Bartholomew: "Sentie here. Assassins are after people in contact with the books. Keep on the lookout. They are of the highest caliber." Bartholomew replies: "Thank you, will be on my guard. Stay safe."
That night, Renn wakes Kodrak, Raehendra, and Sentie and brings them outside. His concern is that Barclay is the assassin. They discuss it and come to no conclusions except to keep an eye on him.
The following morning, the party awakes to the scent of brimstone and sweet incense. They discover that their magical items have all...changed:
- Kodrak's greataxe and hammer have merged into a Greataxe with a meteor charm; it grants an extra attack on critical hits and reveals anything invisible within 60 feet.
- Raehendra's bracers of archery have gained the ability to store items, such as arrows.
- Renn's glaive has gained a racial damage buff that can be changed daily.
- Barclay and Sentie's item changes are still to be determined.
Barclay and Renn are immediately suspicious about the brimstone and the intrusion into their belongings. They each call out for the Catamount, a rakshasa (devil) that our heroes freed in the dungeon below Thyrre. (At the time, he gave his name as Ilfa Thurk.) The Catamount denies being involved.
Our heroes prepare to leave Myruna—if possible, doing whatever they can to push up their departure—to get to Falxmed.
Soundtrack:
Austin Wintory, Abzu (2016) and Traveler: A Journey Symphony (2022)
The Main Cast, our player characters:
- Barclay Stone (he/him), human bard (college of eloquence)
- Aevyr, his imp familiar
- Kodrak Kukkerlun (he/him), dwarven fighter (battle master)
- Raehendra Tiddlybumpkin (she/her), gnomish ranger (hunter)
- Renn Summerstar (he/him), elven cleric of Lioris (twilight domain)
- Sentie Rancis (they/them), human wizard (school of transmutation)
The Supporting Cast, non-player characters:
- The Catamount, rakshasa
- Mili, dwarf, new head of Dweorfton
- Ol' Jack, (likely) unhoused alcoholic
- Theren, apothecary, sewer explorer
- 2 unnamed guards
See the full cast list at Campaigns in Elsemorn—now with photos of the miniatures used in the game!
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