Session 13 August 9, 2016

Session 13 August 9, 2016

23rd of Eostnur as the party rides into Mannheim.

Thori RedBeard excuses himself, mentioning he will speaks with the Thane about the battle of Kurzak Hizram. Left to ourselves, the party returns to the Freelancer’s to secure our war dogs. Rocco is tending the bar when we arrive. He advises that dog trainers can be found at the town market. After the dogs are kenneled, the party spends the rest of the day at the market. The spoils from our adventures catch a good deal of coin, especially after Urman enchants a local jeweler with his wit and personal magnetism. We retire to the Freelancer’s guild for the night.

The next morning, 24th of Eostnur, Thori Redbeard collects the party at the guild then escorts us to the northeastern quarter of Mannheim where we have an audience with Thane Efstein Valesborn. The Thane is attending by Urdjan Academy Headmaster Andros Ashwind on one side, Thori takes position at the Thanes other side before we are addressed. The Thane opines that where armies fail, small groups may succeed. He explains that from the Many Mouths delta, the locale of an ancient battle ground is now mostly a dangerous sprawling swamp teeming with more than murdering ghosts. Spilling out of the ruins of Necropolis, undead monster threaten the drier lands adjacent to the Many Mouths. The root cause of the undead is thought to be a cursed artifact likely hidden in the ruins of the Necropolis. An artifact desired by the Enchantress. She wants this weapon to subdue the Vale.

Thori and Headmaster Andros have testified to our exceptional successes in battle, aiding Vale-folk and lifting mysterious curses. Even the Church and Urman’s Master Kerriman have spoken of our personal qualities. The Thane has decided are the best candidates to seek out the truth of the Many Mouths Necropolis curse. After we have committed to the quest, we are gifted this gear: a dozen runed arrows; 6 healing potions; healing salves; a large hoop that will teleport all holding it directly to the Urdjan Academy; 2 scroll’s, one with shield and the other with feather fall; a letter addressed to Urman from Kerriman; a crewed barge & an Urdjan knight faery lamp.

When we explain our need to train before setting off, the Thane arranges mentors to advance Batukahn, Brin, Urman and Zho ni. During the next week, Headmaster Ashwind trains Urman, Thori trains Batukahn and Brin and Father Hubertsson trains Zho ni. Batukan hasn’t mentioned which new weapon he has mastered. Brin now can wield a long sword and spear like a veteran. Ashwind explains enchanting faeri lamps and Urdja scythes to Urman. Urman reviews his magical hoard with Ashwind. Zho ni was taught Eostaria’s Blessed Meal and gifts his copy of Turning Undead Spirits to the church. Otiben confers with the spymaster but didn’t return with much about our next mission. He fills most of his time preparing for our mission, so that on the 8th day, the party can set off via barge for the Many Mouths.