Episode 9: “Wind and Snow”

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8 Ilsiandi, 444 NC

Guided by Thrush, Jogaila leads Connor, Watseka, Niala, Skal and his bandits into the Hush in search of a place called Sanctimor, and to head north towards the Tornagh Dynasty.

19 Ilsiandi, 444 NC

Winter is now upon them, and the endure elements is barely holding. A Fatesim appears, immediately attacking Connor. Despite a rough battle where is almost dies, a centaur named Amphion appears to kill the fatesim. He is a friend of Niala, and is going to guide them back to her home. A magical longsword and bracers are found.

20 Ilsiandi, 444 NC

Amphion has a vision, and attempts to glean more information, but nothing is forth coming. Throughout the day, they travel in silence. This is soon interrupted by a rampaging herd of mammoth – chased by a White Drake. It finds the party to be an easier target. Amphion drops the beast, and they quickly move one before Hush Goblins reach them. They find a Citrine, an Onyx, and a Gelidite embedding.

Connor discusses with Niala about the blessing.

21 Ilsiandi, 444 NC

They awaken to find themselves outside of Sanctimor and the Bowl of the Ruinmaker Wand. The work their way in to ampitheatre where they were told to wait for Niala and Viath. Viath gives them the rules, and all but Thrush say they will obey. Thrush refuses to cross the pasture, follow Viath’s orders, or enter the temple of Valera.

Viath invites the party to dinner, and they all arrive. Viath talks a little about the vanishing people, and talks to Connor about his parents and their group.

22 Ilsiandi, 444 NC

Traveling into the ruins, the work their way through ruins of many people. During the journey, however, Thrush begins to recognize workmanship of ushming, that being the sled maker of his village. This soon spills into the chief’s hut, where a Visage of Kol is found, held by a harbinger. He takes the Visage, as he speaks to his children, promising to return. The Visage glows and surrounding him, and a voice tells him to be patient and to save his anger for the end, that she will guide his strike.

XP: 1200