Session 46

Setting: Ice Bridge

Distraught over her loss of Rehles, The Princess of the High Seas commands her fleet to attack the Ice Bridge from the east. Daghrim and the rest of the forces attack, but after the first hit, Daghrim's Magic fizzles out.

On the western edge, Queen Syleese and her Falador Navy continue their barrage. The Ice creatures and Giants of Kraet on the bridge attack back. Her ship is struck with multiple boulders. The crew go flying and the Queen falls to the deck.

Setting: Xardith's Lair

In the cave, the Order of Valor scramble to grab gold and loot while the cave collapses in on itself. Rhaine searches the body of Zombie Koyassa and finds a journal. As they run out, Steam goes for one more massive jewel, but is struck by the falling ice. Luckily, Durzo's Death Ward is still active. Outside of the cave, they discover the sky and very atmosphere now has a red hue. Durzo attempts to send messages, but his magic isn't working. Rhaine does get a message from his stone, a request for his presence at the royal tent of Falador in Brightforge. The team rest, and then march south to the Ice Bridge.

Steam expertly leads them out of the tundra, and onto the Ice Bridge, which is beginning to melt. On the bridge, a column of light appears, and Lorali is teleported to them. She's clearly distraught as she only meant to scry. Her powers fluctuate and then wane as her Vaultkeeper abilities and memories fade. She travels with them while reading the journal Rhaine found, which turns out to belong to Vaklan. She's able to ascertain the nature of the Elf child that was kept in the Red Orb.

Now among the final part of the battle, they are escorted to a private tent, while Rhaine is taken directly to the Queen after some persuasion from Durzo. In the tent, Lorali and Steam debate the future, if any, of the Tower Eternal. Edge has a conversation with the Frost Brand, who's powers are also starting to fade. Durzo communes with the Raven Queen. She reminds him that his soul belongs to her, but agrees that his work is not complete. They talk about the idea of trading one life for others. Durzo asks if killing the Elf could be avoided if the somehow get him to a plane of existence that contains no magic. The Raven Queen believes that it could work.

Together again, Durzo brings up the idea, and Lorali begins going through her portable library to find the answer. They are then brought to the Royal Tent.

Setting: Tent of Queen Syleese

The Queen is dying, and denies any help, though there are no magical means of help anyway. To Edge, she apologizes for her transgressions and those of her ancestors. She asks that she let her tribal leaders know they will have a seat on the ruling council. To Durzo, she tells him he did well as her representative, and asks that he inform his mother that the White Ravens are now known as protectors of Falador and of the world. They too may provide an emissary to Castle Falador. To Rhaine, she thanks him for the lessons he taught her. She hopes they will serve him well.

Queen Syleese III of Falador passes away. All Elves in the tent kneel in silence. The Captain decrees, "The Queen is dead. Long live the King," and all turn to face Rhaine.