28th day of Frostmoot: Evening
Mission:
Campaign: End of the Elemental Cult Campaign
Location(s): Red Larch.
Present: Aerie, Anor, Bandur, Garet, Karion, L'Aalratic Paskan
Present but not active: Zindra, Fabien & Fenn
Axeholm: Aramil
Departed: Grog
It took the group some time to get over the fact that both Aramil and Grog had left the group. It was no relief that Aramil would rejoin at some point in the future. Zindra had said she had gained employment working out of Red Larch and would be staying here for some time. Fabien had a steady job entertaining at the inn in the evenings.
They were startled when the door suddenly opened and a very tall hooded figure entered the inn.
Stranger: "I'm looking for Bandur and his friends. I was told I might find them here"
The group turned to observe and could plainly see dangling from the strangers neck a pendent like they wore.
The locals and the group were more astonished when the stranger removed his hood to reveal........
He carried a wicked looking longsword at his hip, a large shield carried effortlessly in one hand. Adorned with scalemail in the pattern of the Waterdeep Military forces. His head was like a miniature dragons, with light gold colouring.
Stranger: "My name is L'Aalratic Paskan oh and I need stabling for my mount, Grymm"
Garet: "Well, you may sit over there.....Paskan"
Paskan did as he was instructed. The group sat around a table, not too far away but far enough that their conversation could not be overheard.
Karion: "You do know that he's a Dragon Born!"
Anor: "But he looks oddly different, I don't think he's a true Dragon Born".
Aerie: "Can't be, look Watcher isn't glowing!" Aerie pulled Watcher slightly out of the sheath to show them.
Fabien: "I've heard of his type before, he's basically a human. They basically volunteer for a ceremony that is called the Rites of Rebirth. And if it is successful they are reborn as that.
Zindra: "Hey, Paskan why are you here?"
Paskan: "I have been sent by the Council of Waterdeep to act as a Liaison between your group and Waterdeep. It would seem your activities are becoming widely known."
Garet: "How did you get that pendent around your neck?"
Paskan; "I bought....no traded it with an Old Man back in Amphail."
Anor: "Can we trust him?"
Karion: "I think we can, I can't perceive that he is lying".
Aerie: "He certainly has no taint of evil but his sword carries a magical aura".
Bandur: "For now we keep him close, see if he is for real. But I need to get my shiny blade fixed, I miss the whistle and glint of my battleaxe".
Aerie: "We have mounts in Riverguard Keep. I propose we travel there via Womford and make further plans there".
Garet: "Zindra, your expertise is needed.......and yes I'll stand you a drink....I said drink not bottle!"
Garet (continued): "It would seem Elminster has communicated to me some possible work. I can't see him sending us anything that is not importance so if we discuss these we may formulate some longer plans."
At long length Elminsters communication with Garet was discussed.
Zindra added in what information she could:
Distances as relayed to the group by Zindra:
Red Larch to Riverguard direct approximately 50 miles 3-4 days ride
Red Larch to Womford by road 50 miles 2 days ride
Womford to Riverguard 2-3 days ride/ 1 day by barge
Riverguard to Yartar by barge 4 days by tracks via Summit Hall & Beliard 8-10 days ride
Yartar to Triboar by road 2 days ride.
Red Larch to Triboar: By Road
1. Ride to Westbridge. 100 miles
2. Ride to Black Maw Bog. 60 miles.
3. Ride to Triboar. 40 miles.
Total distance 200 miles 10-14 days.
Triboar to Phandalin/Axeholm By Road
4. Ride to Conyberry 70 miles.
5. Ride to Phandalin 75 miles.
6. Ride to Axeholm. 15 miles.
Total distance 160 miles. 8-12 days.
Red Larch to Kheldell/Axeholm by Trail/X Country/Road
7. Ride to Kheldell. 50 miles.
8. Ride to Leilon. 40 miles
9. Ride to Axeholm. 20 miles.
Total distance 128 miles. 5-8 days.
After some time and many drinks/bottles later it was decided to head to Riverguard via road to Womford. Then by barge to Riverguard, continuing by barge to Yartar. By road to Triboar and from there to Black Maw Bog.
Zindra: "In Yartar best places to stay are - The Pearl-Handled Pipe: The
best inn found within Yartar's walls. A massive structure that can hold up to
600 guests in the drinking hall. Lavish decorations included antique furniture,
tapestries on each wall, and works of art throughout the halls and each private
room. Operated by Elladuth Myristar. The Cointoss: The local's rowdy gossip
hall with some of the best food in the city. Anyone who could toss a coin through
the eye slit of a rusty helm wins their next drink free. Run by Tanataskar
Moonwind. In Triboar the best place is where you found me."
Missing – Daughter: Posted 22nd January 1492
Daughter and escort missing near Black Maw Bog. Reward for safe return to Triboar.
Reward: 250 GP for safe return of daughter to Arvin Glitterdale, Triboar.
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