Session 38

Setting: Forsaken Expanse

Durzo takes Xaraiya and Sister Agatha to the Temple of the Ravens. On the way, Agatha looks into the future, and questions who it was that has been giving the Order of Valor all of the information they've acted upon. He asks him to question who is in control and who's truths should they believe when acting on their own instincts and heart seems to have a better outcome.

When they arrive, he communes with the Champion, who remarks on Durzo's growing power and spiritual connection with the Raven Queen. Satisfied with his progress, the Champion tells Durzo that he will be watching over his own realm from now on, and it is the Raven Queen herself who will communicate with him on her own terms. He is congratulated for removing Sohzu the Lichking as a threat to the world, but is also that Azoth is in the clutches of Alguruth, who is in communication with Matron Donrae.

Meanwhile ...

Elanys helps the team procure items that may be needed in Brightforge. They sell the jewels they found in the Underdark to the Rock bottom Mining Company, and visit Corlin's shop, Revered Relics for magical items. They each visit their respective Embassies that are newly established in the budding city of Wildpost as well.

Steam receives a message from Rene stating the Tower Eternal fell to Vaklan supporters. He and Click escaped. Steam replied and asked them to meet the Order in Brighforge. Rene replied that they were to meet them by the Teleportation Circle in the backroom of The Dirty Cantrip. They are to tell the proprietor that Rene sent them, and to have juice ready.

Steam sends a letter to his brother Pyre warning them of the Tower, and asks Durzo to send a message to Belnan as well. They learn that the people of Kald and Radiance are still banding together.

Setting: Headquarters of the Order of Valor

Captain Keddes and Altuna arrive. They all have dinner and discuss plans. Durzo brings up all that he discussed with Agatha, and questions the direction they were first sent as a group. They put all of their collective information together, including a Children's book Altuna found in the Spiwynn University Library that tells a story of a White Dragon who had a kingdom taken away from it by "book learners" and greedy Dwarves.

They come up with a dangerous plan to unleash Mordeus back into the world in hopes of having it and Rehles battle the White Dragon while the Order unravels the rest of the mystery. They send messages to the Fire Lake Tribe Chieftain, go to the Vault of Oblivion and bring the Amber Orb to Mt. Inferno. They watch the ritual unfold and flee the volcano just in time as it turns into a mighty God-like entity. The Fire Lake Tribe prostrate themselves, and the Chieftain talks to it about the dangers in the world. Mordeus instinctively looks far North and starts in that direction.

The Order teleport back to the Forsaken Expanse, board the Silverwing, and head towards Brightforge. That night, messages are sent to Queen Syleese, Elene, Daghrim, the Princess and Click to inform them of the plan.

Setting: The Silverwing

On the first day at sea, they feel the ocean swell and witness Rehles swimming under the Silverwing as it heads towards Brightforge at great speed. The Frost Brand reaches out to Edge. It tells her it can feel powerful beings of Cold in the world. It feels the strongest one of them, and can hone on it like a beacon. It's coming directly towards them.

On the second day, the temperatures are dropping, and the ice is freezing over as they get closer to their destination. As they look upon the frigid waters, Shadow Walkers reveal themselves to the group. They all ready themselves for combat ...