# [[031_20210705 Choosing a side]] ## Session Summary During our discussion about the fight between Zehir and Uk'otoa, it became very obvious that nobody was on Three Earrings's side. Boris threatened to fight her if we see Three Earrings if we see her again, to which she replied that she hoped our paths would not cross again. She Dimension Doored away, taking two of the orbs of Uk'otoa with her. Dividing up the magical items, Eryn kept to her word, wanting only the crown she wore as thanks for her help. Jamedi mentioned that he did not feel right about taking the money from Vokodo's victims, but also did not seem to judge or object when everyone else did. Jannika slapped Boris for his inappropriate request when she still had not recovered her memories, but still helped him lead the party back up the surface, past the empty kobold encampment, and to the village. Before we got there, we witnessed a fight between 12 Dwendalian Empire soldiers and 3 Kryn Dynasty subjects. The three, though outnumbered, managed to take out some soldiers and disappear into a hastily drawn teleportation circle. Far from being hostile, the remaining soldiers recognized us, and especially Jannika (aka Viridian), leading us back to the village without a word about what we had witnessed. Getting back to the village, we were surprised to see some changes. Where there had been a forced peace and harmony, there was now a lot of confusion as many villagers began to regain their memories and attempt to come to terms with what they had done while they were not themselves. Hektor punched Boris, though not angrily, and went on to tell us that he had been on his way to his brother, Dragen, in Darktow when his ship was waylaid by a dragon turtle. He spoke of an evil magical item that had to be destroyed, which we recognized was the war pick. Boris gave it to Hektor, who said that he would attempt to go to destroy it in the lava of the volcano. After Boris had Jannika gather the villagers, the party addressed them, speaking of protecting and helping anyone who would choose to stay and work. Some seemed to consider our words, while others went to pack. Still others came with us, Orly included, bagpipes and all, to see the ships on the southeastern coast of the island. ^summary ## Housekeeping - Lira did a song of rest, so everyone gets +3 HP if you use at least one hit die. - Take a short rest and level up - Ora, I've changed your psychic blades so that they take on the extra attack and damage bonus from Infiltrator's secret - The bard Stronghold ability gives +1 to proficiency bonus, which includes skills and saving throws you're proficient in as well as all attacks with weapons you're proficient in. ## Recap ![[030_20210703 The Dragon's Hoard#^summary]] ## Quest [[The Rumble at Rumblecusp]] ## Strong start > Ora has managed to persuade Three Earrings to stay and talk, for the moment. She's made it clear that she wants to free Uk'otoa and side against Zehir. As we're all discussing options with her, she's still standing a little bit away from the group. She's holding her hands in front of her, palms facing you, defensively. Her feline eyes are darting from person to person, taking everything in. On each palm is a bright yellow eye-like orb, and you get the sense that she's still not let her guard down, and the way the discussion is going hasn't really done much to talk her down. ## Scenes - [x] People level up - Jamedi takes off his leather armor and casts Mage Armor - Eryn casts Harness Divine Power and recovers a spell slot. - [x] CTE bamfs out, using 2 x Dimension Doors to take her to 100 feet outside of the kobold encampment + her Rod of Retribution charges + her repelling blast, if necessary. - [x] Items - 32,000 gp - Boris - Orb of Uk'otoa - CTE - Luxon Beacon - Boris - Major - [[Will of the Talon]] - Boris - Eyes of the eagle - Ora - Flame tongue greatsword - Boris - Pearl of power - The other half of Eryn's circlet that makes it a crown. - Minor - Clockwork Amulet - Ora - Portable Hole - Ora - Tankard of Sobriety - Ora - Wand of the War Mage, +1 - Lira - Portable Hole - 10,000 gp worth of gems - Boris - 2 x 300 gp - Lira - Manual of Quickness of Action - Ora - [ ] Jannika tells her story. - [x] Jannika slaps Boris for making her wait for him in his quarters. "By the way..." - [x] We make our way back out of the volcano - It's morning, and cloudy. What mist remains is succumbing to the light rain. - [x] Jannika: Ring of Haste - [ ] End: [[Johann]] sends [[Boris]] a message on behalf of the [[Plank King]]: _Message from Plank King. Three Earrings did not respond. Afraid you had failed. When can I expect my share of the dragon's hoard? 30%._ ## Secrets and Clues - [x] Eryn will part ways with the group as soon as possible. If they tell her about the tree, she will recognize it as a fey crossing. - [ ] Jannika tried to leave after she helped Ora escape, but Trent caught her. She escaped into the Underdark, and found herself coming out the other side on Rumblecusp. - [ ] The form Ora wears is bears a striking resemblance to Jannika's human form-- she has subconsciously created herself in the image of Jannika's human form. - [ ] [[Trent Ikithon]] was grooming Ora and Lin to be part of his Scourgers, his personal elite force. Some of the training was to implant keywords that he can use to trigger certain behaviors and abilities so he could control them after previous failed attempts. - [ ] Jannika is part of [[The Golden Grin]], and has infiltrated the Cerberus Assembly to report on Trent. - [ ] Three Earrings was contacted by Johann every night. She had been informing him of their activities, conveniently leaving out her own allegiance to a god of the sea. She told the Plank King about the dragon. - [ ] Rumblecusp contains ruins to the north, in the Shaded Tangle, that could potentially be used as a keep. - [ ] There is an entrance to the Elemental Plane of Fire in Vokodo's Lair, on the side of the screaming skull. - [x] Three Earrings will go as quickly as possible to the village to get the crew of [[The Wavechaser]], and sail with the ship off the island. - [x] Ships are taken to the dragon turtle's lair, submerged on the southeastern side of the island. ## NPCs [[Village of Vo]] - [x] [[Hektor Delina]] - [x] [[Little Finger]] and [[Flint]] - [ ] [[Orly Skiffback]] will give tattoos - Ruby dust: +1 Strength (2200gp) - Emerald dust: +1 Dexterity (2200gp) - Diamond dust: +1 Constitution (2500gp) - Jade dust: +1 Wisdom (2200gp) - Sapphire dust: +1 Intelligence (2200gp) - Aquamarine dust: +1 Charisma (2200gp) - Fire Opal dust: Fire resistance (5000gp) - Black Sapphire dust: Cold resistance (5000gp) ## Monsters - [ ] ## [[Loot]] - [ ] --- ## Log Start: 07:30 08:30 out of cave They give Hektor the Will of the Talon. He will try to destroy it. Boerth (carpenter, but I told them Kijori, oops), Amber, Dillyu, Orly 09:30 end going towards the ships