# Summary ## [[Post-Restoration of Laverasala Downtime]] Following the [[The Restoration of Laverasala]], [[The Campaign 2 Adventuring Party|The Party]], ragged and injured, returns to [[Vevososova]] atop the back of [[Balevon the Deep]]. Once back in town, [[Asher Yurei|Asher]], [[Big Inky]], and [[Prynazalya|Pryn]] recover from their [[Lingering Injury|Lingering Injuries]] as their allies and friends visit them and express concern. During their recovery, [[Prince Levi Ovlorn|Prince Ovlorn]] visits and grants the party an extremely magical and difficult to [[Identify]] gemstone. Those [[The Intertwining of Fates#^d02c71|present to see a drawing]] of [[The Door]] recognize this immediately as one of [[The Three Gems of the Door]]! Meanwhile, [[Big Inky]] meets with [[Prince Levi Ovlorn|Prince Ovlorn]] in private to discuss the favor he is owed... As the others recover, [[Dalas Greybark|Dalas]] trains with [[Gailevan Trill]] to develop his skills as a fighter and researches [[The Great Beasts]], learning of [[Odagara]], a stealthy hunter to the west and [[The Rotting Bat]], which is plaguing [[The Xoctl Underdark]]. During his time in the city he also finds and purchases a [[Moon-touched Longsword]]. [[Dolod]] visits with both [[Aveliana Nautilii]] and [[Balevon the Deep]] and is gifted with the [[Staff of Deterring Flame]] and the spell [[Protective was Balevon]]. He also learns more about [[Dolod's Artifact|His Artifact]], learning that it is a [[Dwarf|Dwarven]] item used to detect secret passages. Dolod spends the remainder of his free time healing the injured citizens of [[Laverasala]]. [[Ag]], suffering from some kind of amnesia following the recent battles, finds himself lost and studying [[Ag's Spellbook|His Spellbook]] to remember what he knows. As he's studying, he receives a [[Sending]] from [[Vindilaworth Faculty|One of his Professors]]. The school is too busy avoiding attack from [[Urgan's Army]] to aid Ag and the other missing students, and Ag is entrusted with the task of finding [[Finley Tedric|Finley]], [[Bran Ovalin|Bran]] and [[Eris Aladorn|Eris]], starting with the nearby [[Gullsrog Wizard Tower|Wizard Tower]] in [[Gullsrog]]. Ag reluctantly agrees and begins researching Gullsrog, learning more about it's history as a [[The Precursors|Precursor]] city, turned [[Grippli]] city, and the recent addition of a certain [[Gullsrog Wizard Tower Wizard|Human Wizard]]. [[Asher Yurei|Asher]], after recovering, re-conjures and plays cards with his familiars [[Ayula (Familiar)|Ayula]] and [[Bud]]. Bud in particular seemingly now owes someone in [[The Shadow Realm]] several [[Soul Coin|Soul Coins]]. He and Ag later join Dalas for some beers and the trio sets about ascertaining the maximum range of the [[Portal Mirror|Portal Mirrors]] they scavenged from the lair of [[Corviyag]]. After a ride on the back of [[Balevon the Deep]] Asher eventually discovered the Portal Mirrors had a maximum range of 1 mile. After recovering from her injuries [[Prynazalya|Pryn]] discusses her draconic transformation with [[Tanuryn]]. The two of them later head to [[The Arts District]] where they practice [[Vela Mourning Song (Pryn Remix)|Pryn's version of the Vela mourning song]] and meet [[Pryn's Vela Friend|A Vela Dancer]] who teaches them the [[Wevala]] dance. Later, Pryn observes the [[Retrieval of Stars]], a part of the [[Vela Spring Equinox Celebrations]] in which young men compete to gather [[Monastrae]]. In the markets, Pryn successfully haggles to buy a [[Candle of the Deep]]. [[Amalie Adin|Amalie]] visits the local [[Vevososova Morgue|Morgue]] where she questions the corpse of a [[Dead Vela Scout]], learning that he was killed by [[Sylvan Experiment Demons|Demons]] while attempting to reach [[Haven's Breach]]. Amalie deduces that these are the same undead demons the party once faced on their journey to Vevososova, and also finds the Scout's collection of weird smut. With the party fully recovered , a ceremony is held by [[The Ovlorn Royal Family]] in their honor. The party is given [[Gold]], [[Vela Medal of Heroism|Medals of Heroism]], and a [[Stronghold]] in Laverasala once it's reconstruction is complete. After the Ceremony, the party sees the real [[Egevan Trill]], though they do not approach. Big Inky returns [[Seacaller]] to [[Gailevan Trill]]. The group meets up in [[Conch]]. Dalas prepares [[Cheeseburger|Cheeseburgers]] for the party. [[Brifly]] is also in attendance, as he was promised a burger. The discuss their next steps, ultimately deciding to continue adventuring together and clear the threats separating the Vela and Haven's Breach: 1. The Encroaching [[Lizardfolk Colony]] 2. The Lingering [[Sylvan Demonic Experiments|Demon Threat]] 3. [[Corviyag]] and "[[B'Inky|B]]"'s disruption of the [[Haven's Breach Quarry]] 4. While also investigating "[[The Door]]", for which they now hold [[2nd Gem of the Door|one]] of [[The Three Gems of the Door|Three Keys]]. The group also discusses a name for themselves, considering options such as "The Rolling Stones", "Pryn & Her Followers", "Sleifer Reds", "The Saucy Individuals", and "The Coral Reefers" among others. Ultimately, the group agrees to try out various ideas as they travel back to Haven's Breach. The group sets out preparing for their expedition, learning more of the Lizardfolk Colony, their [[Geomancer|Geomancers]] and their cruel [[Gruiltaxsch|Chief Gruiltaksch]]. Dalas and Ag also trade with [[Middle Aged Vela Smith|Vela Craftsman]] who has harnessed the power of [[The Laverasala Curse]] to create impressive [[Laverasala Curse Set|Magic Items]]. At the end of their downtime, the group attends the [[Vela Spring Equinox Celebrations of 1489]], partaking of their festival foods such as the [[Galsawa]], which Pryn attempts to contribute one of [[Pryn's Favorite Type of Rock|her Favorite rocks]] to , participating in dances such as the [[Wevala]], and observing the [[Creation of Constellations]]. # Adventure Log ## [[21 Alturiak 1489]], [[Laverasala]] Following [[The Restoration of Laverasala]], [[The Campaign 2 Adventuring Party]] ([[Ag]], [[Amalie Adin|Amalie]], [[Asher Yurei|Asher]], [[Big Inky]], [[Dalas Greybark|Dalas]], [[Dolod]], [[Prynazalya|Pryn]], and [[Yeepo]]) travel atop the back of [[Balevon the Deep]] from [[Laverasala]] back to [[Vevososova]]. Having reverted to her normal size after turning into an [[Adult Dragon|Adult]] [[Crystal Dragon]], Pryn remains unconscious for a time. ## [[22 Alturiak 1489]], [[Balevon River]] The journey back to [[Vevososova]] continues. ## [[23 Alturiak 1489]], [[Balevon River]] The group arrives in [[Vevososova]]. ## [[24 Alturiak 1489]], [[Vevososova]] The group begins an [[Extended Rest]]. [[Asher Yurei|Asher]], [[Big Inky]] and [[Prynazalya|Pryn]] begin to recover from their [[Lingering Injury|Lingering Injuries]] under the care of [[Vela]] [[Cleric|Clerics]]. [[Dalas Greybark|Dalas]] visits his allies as they recover and begins training with [[Gailevan Trill]] in the [[Vevososova Military District|Military District]]. Gailevan thanks him for saving him, though the nature of his rescue was rather embarrassing. Dalas trades alongside the [[Vevososova City Guard|Guards]] under Gailevan's teaching. Dalas feels out of place at first, but eventually finds his way with the training. **Dalas levels up to Level 4 and gains the [[Heavy Armor Master]] feat and [[Longsword]] Weapon Mastery!** [[Prince Levi Ovlorn|Prince Ovlorn]] gives a report to the group on the status of Vevososova: - To the South-East, the [[Lizardfolk Colony]] seems emboldened by the [[Vela]]'s recent weakness, and has begun attacking guards - [[Scout|Scouts]] have been sent to [[Haven's Breach]] to re-establish a trade route. - [[Balevon the Deep]] has requested [[Dolod]]'s presence. In addition, Ovlorn delivers a strange purple gem to the group. He says that it is not a Vela relic, but is undeniably magical and alludes [[Identify|Identification]]. The party recognizes as the [[2nd Gem of the Door|one of the gems]] that corresponds to [[The Door]] that was once found by [[Yeepo]]. Pryn likes the shiny rock. ## [[25 Alturiak 1489]], [[Vevososova]] [[Aveliana Nautilii]] visits [[Dolod]] and gives him a [[Staff of Deterring Flame]], saying that it would suit him and that she hopes it lights his way. Dolod thanks her. ## [[26 Alturiak 1489]], [[Vevososova]] A letter arrives from the Artisans of Vevososova: they have been experimenting with the magical barnacles left behind by [[The Laverasala Curse]] with some success, and invite the party to see their creations. Pryn is visited by Tanuryn. Tanuryn wants to talk about Pryn turning into a [[True Dragon|Dragon]], but Pryn simply takes it at face value: she *is* a dragon, after all. The two banter back and forth about which of them has suffered a concussion. ## [[27 Alturiak 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Dolod goes to visit [[Balevon the Deep]]. Balevon tells Dolod he is impressed with his magic. Dolod acknowledges that making minecraft blocks out of sand is pretty cool. Balevon clarifies that he is talking about focusing on healing and supporting his allies. Balevon teaches Dolod the spell [[Protective was Balevon]]. Dolod asks Balevon about his name's similarity to other Vela names, but Balevon says that they just like certain sounds a lot. Balevon's family was all killed by [[Harpy|Harpies]], so he is the only one of his kind remaining. Dolod offers his condolences, and says that his family was also killed. ## [[28 Alturiak 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Dolod researches his [[Dolod's Artifact|Artifact]] in [[The Wizard Quarter]] with the aid of the [[Pearl Weaver|Pearl Weavers]] there. ([[Arcana]]) The artifact is ancient and [[Dwarf|Dwarvish]] in origin, perhaps hailing from the [[Dwarven Civilization in the Valendare Range]]. It's purpose seems to be to reveal obscured passages and tunnels, perhaps as a mechanism to navigate through collapsed tunnels or discover hideouts. The Pearl Weavers show Dolod how to use it. ## [[29 Alturiak 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Asher takes some time to shop for [[Incense]] and casts [[Find Familiar]], re-summoning [[Bud]] and [[Ayula (Familiar)|Ayula]]. Ayula asks Asher if they won the battle, which he says they did. Ayula is relieved as it looked grim at the end. Asher re-summons Bud, who cries because he thought he'd never leave [[The Shadow Realm]] and have [[Potato Chips]] again. He says he owes people money in the Shadow Realm because he kept losing. Asher presses him for information and Bud admits he now has a 3 [[Soul Coin]] debt. Asher mentions he has been to the shadow realm three times before in the conversation. Eventually, Asher leaves to go look for [[Ag]]. Ag, at some point during [[The Restoration of Laverasala]] hit his head, and as a result has lost a large portion of his memory. He spends his time on the shores of [[Balevon River]] studying [[Ag's Spellbook|His Spellbook]] and reminding himself of his spells. In the distance, he sees Dolod studying magic with Balevon the Deep. As he studies, Ag receives a [[Sending]] from [[Vindilaworth Faculty|One of His Professors]]. They ask Ag if he has heard from the other students that disappeared alongside Ag ([[Finley Tedric|Finley]], [[Bran Ovalin|Bran]], and [[Eris Aladorn|Eris]]). Ag says he has not, and can't really remember them well. The professor follows up with a second sending, instructing Ag to find them. The nearest [[Gullsrog Wizard Tower|Wizard Tower]] is in [[Gullsrog]]. Ag responds "If I must..." **Ag Levels up to Level 4 and gains the [[Lightning Caster]] feat and learns [[Death Armor]], [[Ice Knife]], and [[Ray of Frost]]!** ## [[30 Alturiak 1489]], [[Vevososova]] [[Amalie Adin|Amalie]] goes to find the [[Vevososova Morgue]], hoping to research the underworld of Vevososova, inspecting the corpses of within. She draws strange looks from the [[Diener|Dieners]] there, but they ultimately allow her to look around. She *is* a hero, after all. Amalie inspects two corpses: 1. a [[Dead Vela Scout|Vela Scout]]. Covered in bites, slashes, and burns, similar to wounds Amalie would expect from the [[Sylvan Experiment Demons]] that the party fought on their [[Journey to Vevososova]]. She naturally comes to the conclusion that the [[Ruins of a Sylvan Outpost|Ruins]] they encountered on their journey are not as cleared as they once thought. 2. Someone seemingly from the poorer part of town. They seem to have been killed by [[Lizardfolk]], which is not the sort of death that should be happening inside the city. ([[Investigation]]) Amalie casts [[Speak with Dead]] to question the scout. She asks her questions: 1. "What was the last thing you saw?" He was in [[Jungle Near Middle Pass And River West|The Jungles]] on the way to [[Haven's Breach]]. He came across [[Demon|Demons]] on all fours. Unnatural creatures that killed him. 2. "Have you seen them before?" No. 3. "Were you alone?" There were around 20 of us. 4. "Were there many demons?" 7-8. We'd never encountered them before, only rumors of [[The Murmur|A Great Beast]] in those parts before. 5. "Do you have any family?" No. I spent all my time in bars playing [[Playing Card Set|Cards]] and drinking [[Wine]]. "Females" constantly rejected me. The Vela tells Amalie where he lived and asks her to burn his notebooks. The spell ends. Amalie goes and finds the notebooks and reads them. They are all smutty fanfiction of the [[Vela Legends]] with himself blatantly self-inserted into the story. ## [[1 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] The party receives a report from a messenger sent by Prince Ovlorn: - The Lizardfolk have begun migrating north towards the shores of [[Balevon Lake]]. They do not yet propose a large threat. - Scouts sent to Haven's Breach have returned early due to difficulties they encountered on the way. Ag researches the [[Gullsrog Wizard Tower|Gullsrog Wizard Tower]] in the [[The Wizard Quarter]]. He learns a little about [[Gullsrog]]: It was originally a [[The Precursors|Precursor]] city, now primarily populated by [[Grippli]], though it is a diverse city. It is in [[The Fissure]], the impact crater of an ancient meteor, in which flora and fauna is more dangerous and primal than even the rest of [[Xoctl]]. Gullsrog constitutes an important military position, being centrally located north of [[Balevon Lake]] and between the [[Axol Chuli Peaks]] and [[Valendare Range]]. [[Urgan's Army|Orcish Forces]] have been moving to the north of Gullsrog and an attack on Gullsrog seems inevitable. The Wizard Tower itself seems to have built in the last 10 years. It's [[Wizard]] is a [[Human]] that studies teleportation and visits authentic Grippli bars. ## [[2 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Dalas researches [[The Great Beasts]] by asking the locals for rumors ([[Persuasion]]). He learns of two great beasts: 1. "[[Odagara]]", also called "The Invisible Shadow", a great beast that resides in the [[South Central Xoctl|Region]] to the south west of Vevososova. He learns that the beast is 15 feet tall, with 6 legs and wings and the ability to turn [[Invisible]]. Rumor has it that the beast is slowly making it's way east, terrorizing Vela settlements as it goes. 2. [[The Rotting Bat]] in [[The Xoctl Underdark]] near [[Malladrana]]. It is a giant, rotting, infested flying bat surrounded by insects. The bottom levels of the underdark have begun to smell of rot. Dalas thanks his drinking companions for the information and departs. ## [[3 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Asher and Pryn fully recover from their Lingering Injuries. Big Inky continues to recover from his Lingering Injuries under the care of Vela Clerics. Dalas takes the [[Portal Mirror|Portal Mirrors]], some beers, and finds Asher and Ag, who is in the [[Vevososova Library|Library]] at the [[The Wizard Quarter]]. He has the boys figure out their maximum range, though Ag is entirely uncooperative and doesn't remember anyone or anything. Asher is a better sport, and continually punches through the mirror as he goes. Asher and Dalas wager a [[Gold]] on how far the range is. Asher bets 1 mile and Dalas bets 3 miles. Eventually, they need to exit the library and head into the city streets. Eventually, Asher makes it to the bank of the [[Balevon River]] and hitches a ride on [[Balevon the Deep]], who is amused by the antics. Meanwhile, Dalas and Ag discuss how there ought to be an easier way to figure out the portal's capabilities and Ag begins to [[Identify]] the mirror. Eventually, about a mile out from town, Asher's hand fails to pass through the mirror, winning him the bet. Dalas gives Asher his gold through the mirror. Asher is going to waste it on [[Teal Drink]] and gambling. ## [[4 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Asher spends his time playing [[Duel Monsters]] with Bud and looking around town for Ag. **Asher levels up to Level 4 and gains the [[Shadow Touched]] feat and learns [[Inflict Wounds]] and [[Invisibility]]!** ## [[5 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Dolod spends his time practicing his healing magic. healing punching bags. **Dolod levels up to Level 4 and gains the [[Skill Expert]] feat!** ## [[6 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Dalas peruses the markets for magic items. He finds: - [[Candle of the Deep]] - 50gp - [[Moon-touched Longsword]] 50gp - [[Potion of Comprehension]] 30gp - [[Staff of Flowers]] - 10gp - [[Potion of Pugilism]] - 50gp - [[Staff of the Adder]] - 300gp - [[Eyes of the Eagle]] - 2,000gp Dalas buys the Moon-Touched longsword for 50gp. It seems to have been enchanted using [[Lunara-Blessed Water]] in some way. ## [[7 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Pryn creates a [[Vela Mourning Song (Pryn Remix)|Her own version]] of the [[Vela Mourning Song]]. The song is performed as a duo, and Pryn practices it with [[Tanuryn]] in [[The Arts District]]. There are many open minded young Vela there that are impressed with Pryn's take on their culture. Pryn learns of the [[Wevala]], an athletic dance that is performed as part of the [[Vela Spring Equinox Celebrations]]. **Pryn levels up to Level 4, gains the [[Speedy]] feat and learns [[Swallow Magic]]!** ## [[8 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Pryn sees the [[Candle of the Deep]] in the markets and buys it. ([[Persuasion]]), she successfully haggles down to 35 gold pieces. The candle is encased in a lantern that is decorated with a spiral coral pattern. Proud that she successfully haggled, she finds Dalas and tells him all about it. He is very proud of her. Amalie crafts 10 [[Potion|Potions]] of some kind. ## [[9 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Big Inky recovers from his lingering injury! He meets with Prince Ovlorn in private to discuss the favor he is owed. A ceremony is held at [[Vevososova Observatory|The Observatory]] honoring [[The Campaign 2 Adventuring Party|The Adventurers]]. Each member of the party gains an additional 400 [[Gold]] and a [[Vela Medal of Heroism]]. The party is granted a [[Stronghold]] in [[Laverasala]], which will be made available when repairs to the city are complete in the following weeks/months. Each member of the party gains +5 Reputation with the [[Vela]]. After the ceremony, the group sees the true [[Egevan Trill]], now freed from the curse. Dalas does not approach him, as it would be awkward considering they've never truly met, but is happy the boy is safe. Big Inky returns [[Seacaller]] to [[Gailevan Trill]], who thinks about refusing the trident, but eventually accepts. ## [[10 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Amalie gathers the group together at [[Conch]] to discuss the happenings with the [[Lizardfolk]] and the [[Sylvan Experiment Demons|Demons]] to the east. Conch is buy, filled with revelry despite difficult times, as the week of [[Vela Spring Equinox Celebrations]] begin the next day. [[Kreelo]] is working quickly behind the bar, as always. The conversation quickly devolves into whether or not Pryn is a "lizard person" or whether or not she has a "barbed tail". Pryn is insulted by the notion. Amalie tries to smooth things over with a rock, but it tastes bad. Dalas prepares [[Cheeseburger|Cheeseburgers]] for the party (and [[Brifly]], as promised): with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, bacon, mayo, ketchup, mustard, and a house sauce. Pryn's is served with a geode for the bun, and Big Inky's has no less than 8 patties, though he never shows up to eat it. Dolod eats his on the ceiling and the sauce drips off his burger. Like some kind of sauce-averse toddler he complains about the how many different sauces are on his "wet" burger. He trades with Brifly, but Brifly's is equally saucy. Brifly puts [[Tabasicoa Sauce]] on his burger, which he keeps on a holster for these special occasions. After a while, the conversation turns to what the group will do next. Dalas suggests that the group stay together and take care of big problems so that the various civilizations of Xoctl can support each other. The party considers their goals and the threats around them: - The encroaching [[Lizardfolk Colony]] to the South East - The [[Sylvan Experiment Demons]] that seem to have expanded outward from the [[Ruins of a Sylvan Outpost]] further to the South East, past [[Middle Pass]]. - The disappearance of [[Doran Iceblood]], which is distressing news to Dalas, alas the group has no leads to go on other than that he disappeared in the [[Northern Valendare Range]] months ago. - [[The Great Beasts]]: - [[Odagara]] to the south west. - [[The Rotting Bat]] to the north west in [[The Xoctl Underdark]]. - [[Haven's Breach Quarry]], which has been taken over by monsters, seemingly by the machinations of [[Corviyag]] and her contact "[[B'Inky|B]]". - Ag's search for the [[Gullsrog Wizard Tower]] and it's [[Gullsrog Wizard Tower Wizard|Wizard]] so that he might find his friend [[Finley Tedric|Finley]]: a dangerous course of action considering that [[Urgan's Army]] encroaches to the north. - [[The Door]] and [[2nd Gem of the Door|Gem]] given to them by Prince Ovlorn. The group eventually decides to carve a path straight back to [[Haven's Breach]], dealing with the Lizardfolk Colony, the Demons, the Door, and the Quarry along the way with the ultimate objective of facilitating trade and cooperation between Haven's Breach and the Vela so they might support each other and allow the group to address other matters. The group will set out in one week's time. Since the group is continuing to adventure together, Dalas suggests they come up with a name, which launches the group into a deluge of sauce-based puns and jokes. Suggested names include: - "Lost in the Sauce" - "Pryn & Her Followers" - "The Saucy Boys" - "The Saucy Individuals" - "The Saucy Folks" - "The Rolling Stones" - "The Saucy Stones" - "Sleifer Reds" - "The Coral Reefers" - "Based Sauce" The group eventually agrees to try out various names over the course of their journey, rather than decide right now. ## [[11 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] The group receives a scouting report: - [[Odagara]] seems to be dragging it's prey into the jungle, a [[Jaguar]]-like behavior. - There has been no further progression of the [[Lizardfolk Colony]] to the South East. - The [[Vela Spring Equinox Celebrations of 1489]] have begun! Dolod spends his time crafting two [[Potion of Healing|Potions of Healing]]. He spends the remainder of his time working as a healer to aid the survivors of [[The Corruption of Laverasala]]. He makes 11 [[Gold]] and 2 [[Silver]]. ## [[12 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] **Yeepo levels up to level 4 and gains the [[Grappler]] feat!** ## [[13 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Asher spends his time asking random citizens of Vevososova which [[Duel Monsters Card|Cards]] he should add to his [[The Shadow Deck|Deck]]. ## [[14 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] **Amalie levels up to level 4 and gains the [[Poisoner]] feat!** ## [[15 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Pryn tries all the different rocks available in Vevososova. The local varieties of stone are mainly [[Sandstone]] from the [[Western Bay]] to the southwest and [[Limestone]] and [[Granite]] from the [[Axol Chuli Peaks]] to the northwest. During her research, Pryn comes across several boisterous young Vela men who seem to be diving into [[Balevon River]] and later reemerging with a strange soft glowing coral. It seems to be some kind of rite of passage of bravery. Pryn says hi and asks what they are doing, and the rather dumb young man explains that they are diving for [[Monastrae]], which is a floating-[[Rock]]-Fish-[[Coral]]-thing. Pryn thinks it is gross. The young men seem to be presenting Monastrae to the elders for some reason or another. Pryn finds and grabs a few handfuls of [[Cursed Sand|Sand]] that has been dyed purple by [[The Laverasala Curse]]. ## [[16 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] Dalas and Ag research the [[Lizardfolk Colony]] to the southeast ([[Investigation]]), reading through various reports from Vela [[Soldier|Soldiers]] and interviewing [[Scout|Scouts]]. They learn: - The leader of the [[Lizardfolk Colony]] is [[Gruiltaxsch|Chief Gruiltaksch]], He is strong, barbaric, and stupid. - The Lizardfolk often employ ambush tactics and burrow underground - Some of the [[Lizardfolk]] use [[Spear|Spears]] and [[Shield|Shields]], others are [[Geomancer|Geomancers]], which will entrap groups. Dalas asks the Soldiers what they think of the name "Based Sauce". They say it's old slang and that everyone says "Ethics Mogging" now. Dalas feels old. Dalas drags Ag to the [[The Crafting District]] to follow up on the previous letter the group received about turning the barnacles of [[The Laverasala Curse]] into magic items. The duo arrives at a [[Vevososova Smithy]] where they meet a [[Middle Aged Vela Smith]] and [[Middle Aged Vela Smith's Son|His Son]]. The smith greets them as heroes And gives Dalas a firm handshake. He tries to do the same for Ag but Ag refuses and just waves. The smith invites them inside. Inside there is a clearly newly constructed area set up in the shop, with magical wards, an anvil with runes, and other [[Enchanter|Enchanting]] equipment. The smith explains that his son and the other artisans have been working to harness the power of [[The Laverasala Curse]]'s [[Barnacle|Barnacles]]. He presents Dalas with a crown and set of vambraces. Ag [[Identify|Identifies]] the items as the [[Vambraces of the Laverasala Curse]] and [[Crown of the Laverasala Curse]]: #### [[Vambraces of the Laverasala Curse]]: ![[Vambraces of the Laverasala Curse#^Feature]] #### [[Crown of the Laverasala Curse]] ![[Crown of the Laverasala Curse#^Feature]] Furthermore, the items function as a [[Laverasala Curse Set|Set]], and have an additional property when used together, which is made more powerful if many people wearing these sets fight together: #### [[Laverasala Curse Set|Set Bonus]] ![[Laverasala Curse Set#^Set-Bonus]] The artisans have already produced many sets of for various armor types, hoping to outfit many Vela soldiers with such equipment. They offer to sell them to the party at an incredible discount, just the cost of their labor, as the party's bravery enabled this work to begin with: 32 Gold each or 64 [[Gold]] for the set. Dalas buys a set and makes sure to tell the rest of the group that such items are available for sale. Ag also buys a set. ## [[17 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] **Big Inky levels up to level 4 and gains the [[Sentinel]] feat!** ## [[18 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] ## [[19 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] ## [[20 Ches 1489]], [[Vevososova]] The party attends the final day of the [[Vela Spring Equinox Celebrations of 1489]]. The party attends the [[Feast of the Harvest]]: ![[Feast of the Harvest]] The party partakes of the [[Galsawa]], which is being attended to by three older ladies ([[Saucy Old Vela Lady 1]], [[Saucy Old Vela Lady 2]], [[Saucy Old Vela Lady 3]]). Pryn approaches with one of [[Pryn's Favorite Type of Rock|Her Favorite Rocks]], offering it to the women as part of the tradition. The old ladies are accommodating, but doing their best to hide their absolute lack of desire to include a rock in their food. Old Lady 1 volunteers Old Lady 2 to try the rock. She tastes the rock but doesn't know what to say about it. Pryn volunteers that it tastes like the morning snow, which the Old Lady, at a loss, agrees to. Old Lady 2 tells Old Lady 3 to try it, and she pretends to eat it ([[Perception]]), but Pryn doesn't notice. Pryn asks the ladies what they think of the group name "The Saucy Individuals". The ladies laugh and say *they* were quite the saucy individuals back in the day. Pryn asks if they were adventurers, and one blurts out that they were whores. An awkward exchange ensues when they ask Pryn how old she is (6). Next, the group observes the traditional [[The Dance of the Water Nymphs]]. [[Pryn's Vela Friend]] performs as part of the dance. Pryn joins in ([[Performance]]) but struggles to adopt the style of the Vela, falling back into the style of her own [[The Arzylian Arts|Arzylian Arts]]. Ag eventually joins in after encouragement from Dalas, ([[Performance]]) and takes to it like a fish in water. The group tries the [[Steamed Mussels]]. Pryn crunches the shells in her mouth. Dalas tries it too but it doesn't go well. At midday the group observes the [[Casting of Abundance]]. The Vela take their baubles and cast them into [[Balevon River]], a symbolic sign of their readiness to leave behind the abundance of summer and head into the careful conservation of resources required for winter. At night, the party observes the [[Creation of Constellations]], the [[Monastrae]] captured earlier in the day are released, shining like stars on the waters of Balevon River before eventually sinking back down into the depths. And so the [[Vela Spring Equinox Celebrations of 1489]] end. [[The Assassination of Chief Gruiltaxsch]] begins on the following day.