12 Alturiak: Quilro's Trial



Quilro storms out of Baron Tranth’s manor house, incensed at the insulting ignorance of such short lived, short sighted humans.  Had he not destroyed an evil vampire?  How could so-called goodly humans allow a guild of assassins to thrive amongst them?  Surely the information paid for in blood was an affront to the righteous love of Hanali Celenil.

The elf quickly made his way back to the Vundark, throwing his arms around several bottles of plundered wine from one of the many shelves.

“Eh, busy morning Elf lord?” Roberto asks, dusting one of the multi-faceted control stations.  Quilro snarls in disgust before moving on to his living space, nearly bowling Petra and Tomas over.

“Seems god of love is perhaps not amorous today?” Petra comments as Tomas jumps to the side.

“I think he’s vexed Lady Christine and her father. Running a blade through a citizen under your control can have that effect on local authorities.  In Thay would be flayed alive over pit of elemental flame.”

Both Petra and Tomas cast sideward glances at the Red Wizard as the thief mage storms by.

Tranth Manor House

Back within the Tavern Kailute returns the Malarite symbol to Jamseon’s body, knowing the Helmites will raise the man and DonBrapp has already promised the 5000 gold will be made whole from the elf’s account.

All were uncomfortable, as it was clear the elf was livid from the insinuations of wrongdoing, as well as emotionally and mentally exhausted from so much time underground and in constant combat with demonic monsters.

“Yes!  I killed Strahd the vampire!  And I’d do it again!  ..I’m reasonable and empathetic to your plight.  We’re passing through, liberating your puny holds from evil and restoring balance.  but this evil group has thrived in your midst for decades and you do nothing!”

Turning to face DonBrapp, the elf shakes with rage spitting the words “I know you’re just a dwarf.  You said ‘living in peace with the Village of Bloodstone.  ASSASSINS.  Those words don’t even make sense.”

Baron Tranth was assessing the penalty and requesting the Heroes act only through his and Lady Christine’s orders as Quirlo stormed out.

After an uncomfortable moment of silence, DonBrapp guffaws “Well.  It’ll be out of the ilf’s account.”

A Letter From Heliogabalus

After Quilro’s dramatic departure, Riordan provides a missive that had arrived from Heliogablus under the seal of Prelate Samson.

‘Honored Coinfather,

Hail thee steady, resourceful hand of Vergadain has awoken, and his call echoes from the peaks of the Galena mountains!

The glorious news of your victory and redemption has arrived in the capital, and we encourage you to deliver Baron Tranth’s tithe’s as soon as able to travel.  As well as troops and provisions.

The current unrest makes the roads unsafe, and there are fears the markets will remain unopened another year.

The Lord of Light has not revealed any illumination upon who should rightfully rule Damara, but we understand and appreciate the Heroes of Waymeet have added their swords to a young kingdom shattered by violence.  Let us confer and discuss how best to apply your talents to our troubled land.

Please join us in the House of Song where will honor the new dawn of your arrival.

Samson 4th Prelate of Heliogabalus


After discussing the likely disingenuous nature of the letter, the remaining heroes excuse themselves from Riordan, Baron Tranth, Lady Christine and the Helmites to make preparations to locate Bosmos while the clerics prepared Jameson for resurrection.

Kailute returns the Malarite holy symbol to Lady Christine for Jameson, and makes a mental note to attempt to further mollify the Shadows of the Valleys when able.

The villagers of Bloodstone observe the Heroes flying the Gundar Vundark through a series of maneuvers as Roberto explains some of the features the contraption possesses.

§ Svirfneblin report an update on DonBrapp’s contraption, and request trade with Hillsafar Hall offering their ability to smith the magical metal nanther

§ Milan has processed enough red dragon scales to smith 6 sets of plate

§ Duke William’s Arcatan forces have closed the roads and are charging extortive tariffs

§ Centaur Keldorn is infuriated by the seduction of his daughter Belerus by Bosmos, who is holed up in a cave controlling what local wildlife still remain