The new cleric/rogue <steffen's char> is staying at the cathedral and volunteers to go clean up the mess outside the guard house.
Thorhal and Laen run off in random directions to lose the Knights Lonusso, then climb into their bedroom windows back at the cathedral. They discuss the night's proceedings which awakes Xavier. They decide to go drinking. Thorhal and Laen climb back out the window while Xavier heads out the front door. As <steffen's char> is returning he meets Xavier leaving, recognises him and introduces himself. He is invited to join the party drinking.
They find a grimy little hovel of a tavern. Thorhal is beaten by his second helping of Redfire liqeur, which costs a whole siver per glass. It's apparently so nasty it makes the waste-watered down grog taste refreshing. Laen spills beer over himself and they stay till morning.
Iceday, the 19th of Terullius
They stumble back to the catherdral as the sun rises, and the Knights Lonusso are waiting for them. Commander Hayn demands to know what they were doing at the lynching. They claim they were just 'following the crowd', and apparently Hayn believes them for a second time. After the interrogation with Hayn they all sleep till evening.
The party rise and leave. One of the priests enquire very gently when they will plan to be leaving, as their involvement with the lynching could be politically difficult should people start asking questions. It's not received very well by Laen, who intends to stay until he is forcibly removed. The party leave the cathedral in a huff and, as they usually do when they're depressed, find something to eat.
An elf enters the cathedral, introduces himself as Lyam Nathrandiel (Fabiano's char), and asks where he might find the 'Demon Slayers'. He is given directions and finds the party at their favourite restaurant, eating breakfast at 6pm and chatting with the bard Elian. He asks to join them and they chat until around 10pm, then go back to sleep. Both Lyam and <steffen's char> claim to be clerics.
Godsday, the 20th of Terullius
Laen makes arrangements at the blacksmith for his demonhide armour to be couriered to Belm once it is finished. The party leave and travel five days uneventfully to Belm.
Fireday, the 24th of Terullius
They enter Belm just on dusk, and make their way to the Catheral. They greet all their old friends; Midd, Father Cathon, Milo, Tungdil, Wanda and Uther are all happy to see them again. Wanda, who now resides at the library, pays a visit to the party and without saying any more than "thanks from a friend" returns the Ring of Chameleon Power. No questions are asked. Laen gifts Wanda the cacheload of scrolls they took from the wizard they defeated. Wanda reluctantly accepts the gift, though offers help in return if ever needed.
Cardinal Gleam requests to speak to them, and tells them of a matter of great importance. Apparently the bishop of Felric's Redoubt has been murdered, and he wants the party to go to investigate why. He warns them of the political difficulties of the task and provides them with horses.
The party head to the docks to see if they can find transport via ship to Felric's Redoubt. After some inquiring Laen learns that the next ship will leave in a week or so. The party is better off to travel via land. By now it's past midight so the party retire.
Waterday, the 25th of Terullius
The party visit Old Sol at Oyster Cartographers. It seems that his long-petrified childhood friend Estavian found his way back, and is living there for the time being. Old Sol is grateful and relieved to see his old friend alive and well, but is old enough now to be his grandfather.
Thorhal goes to see Korban, the Paladin in service of the Knights Paeso. He reports that his quest is now complete, and proudly explains the events of the past weeks. Korban welcomes him to the Order and gives him a writ of marque and a patch to be sewn to his cloak. Unfortuantely Thorhal has no time for the formal ceremonies just yet, so they will have to wait until he has time. Korban understands that a Knight of Paeso must be ready at any time to depart on a worthy quest, and is agreeable.
Iceday the 26th of Terullius
Having completed their tasks in Belm the party depart towards Felric's Redoubt. They rescue a group of injured poachers stuck in a sinkhole, and defuse a clan feud in Mab between the MacFlinn and Aegnus clans.
GM's Notes:
- Obstacles overcome:
5 clansmen, CR3 => 800 each (lvl4), or 750 each(lvl5)
Xavier = 12916XP + 750XP = 13666XP (73% to level 6)
Laén = 14016XP + 750XP = 14766XP (95% to level 6)
Þórhal = 12854XP + 750XP = 13604XP (72% to level 6)
Lyam = 6000XP + 800XP = 6800XP (20% to level 5)
<steffen's char> = 6000XP + 800XP = 6800XP (20% to level 5)
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