Shadow Walkers - Revision history

Cinero: /* Interlude: Haelra's Apprenticeship */

2018-03-24T19:00:57Z

‎Interlude: Haelra's Apprenticeship

WikiSysop: /* SW 2-14: Ending a Dynasty */

2018-03-21T02:47:35Z

‎SW 2-14: Ending a Dynasty

WikiSysop: /* SW 2-13: Neutralizing the Mechadead */

2018-03-21T02:47:22Z

‎SW 2-13: Neutralizing the Mechadead

WikiSysop: /* SW 2-13: Into the Grand Temple */

2018-03-21T02:07:39Z

‎SW 2-13: Into the Grand Temple

Cinero: /* SW 2-12: Into the Grand Temple */

2018-03-17T17:35:14Z

‎SW 2-12: Into the Grand Temple

Cinero: /* SW 2-11: Portents & the Wand */

2018-01-23T03:41:32Z

‎SW 2-11: Portents & the Wand

Cinero: /* SW 2-11: Portents & the Wand */

2018-01-23T03:40:59Z

‎SW 2-11: Portents & the Wand

Cinero: /* SW 2-10: Asala, Angir, & The Mad King's Cauldron */

2018-01-23T03:40:42Z

‎SW 2-10: Asala, Angir, & The Mad King's Cauldron

Cinero at 04:03, 18 January 2018

2018-01-18T04:03:13Z

Cinero: /* SW 2-9: Evasion */

2017-11-14T03:13:31Z

‎SW 2-9: Evasion

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 Haelra set out to find a familiar. She found and killed a bat, then walked out of Diyun into the forest. Her casting of ''Find Familiar'' brought her Ellison, a female genet with a dark stripe down her back and dark spots on a woody-gray coat.
-Perfidy arranged for Haelra to start an apprenticeship to a City Watch coroner named Loodran Hune, a human male. After lunch, Haelra was the first to return to the morgue. She interrupted a half-orc male in a hooded cloak who was tampering with a corpse. Haelra killed him.
+Perfidy arranged for Haelra to start an apprenticeship to a City Watch coroner named Loodran Hune, a human male. After lunch, Haelra was the first to return to the morgue. She interrupted a half-orc male in a hooded cloak who was tampering with a corpse. Haelra used magic to sicken him, and he was taken into custody.
 Haelra learned that the half-orc was a mugger named Vesnal, and he had a half-orc partner named Opper. Vesnal suspected that Opper had held back on sharing some loot: a magic ring. Vesnal confront Opper and he fled. Before Vesnal could catch up, Opper ran into some City Watchmen. When Opper resisted arrest, they killed him. Vesnal believed that Opper had swallowed the ring, so he used a scroll of ''Invisibility'' to sneak into City Watch headquarters and search Opper's corpse.

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 == SW 2-14: Ending a Dynasty ==
-Sunday, Falldawn 27 (Chill), 1126 SF (Mar 17, 2018)
+Sunday, Falldawn 27 (Chill), 1126 SF (Mar 17, 2018)<br/>
 Party: Perfidy (Aslene), Danja (Danana), Haelra (Basil), Sariel (Ana), Res (party)

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	Sariel rejoined the Shadow Walkers and the party entered the sanctuary. They discovered a group of rebels, trying to disguise Tiadra. The female elf had been raised as a zombie and wore the ''Gorget of the Loyal Slave''. The heroes were very stealthy, but Zamond was loud, breaking a paving stone with his heavy step.		Sariel rejoined the Shadow Walkers and the party entered the sanctuary. They discovered a group of rebels, trying to disguise Tiadra. The female elf had been raised as a zombie and wore the ''Gorget of the Loyal Slave''. The heroes were very stealthy, but Zamond was loud, breaking a paving stone with his heavy step.
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		+	== SW 2-14: Ending a Dynasty ==
		+	Sunday, Falldawn 27 (Chill), 1126 SF (Mar 17, 2018)
		+	Party: Perfidy (Aslene), Danja (Danana), Haelra (Basil), Sariel (Ana), Res (party)
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		+	The rebels attacked with crossbows, and they proved to be disciplined, hardy foes. The Tiadra-ghoul was also vicious. In the bloody fight, Haelra raised the rebels' fallen captain as a zombie and Danja transformed into a giant goat. The Shadow Walkers won, killing most of the rebels and capturing three.
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		+	Perfidy recognized the zombie as Tarika Clarios, the daughter of Synbar Clarios. Synbar was a human male noble and crown loyalist. He had ordered the ''Gorget of the Loyal Slave'' to be shipped to Diyun, allowing the rebels to steal it on route. The heroes found the ''Gorget'' on Tiadra's corpse, and Burning Masks tattoos on their prisoners.
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		+	The city spirit Dee appeared, cautioning that only Haelra should handle the ''Gorget''. She explained that Tanvor and Erotawn had entered the temple by polymorphing themselves into priests. They lured in and killed Tiadra, before withdrawing to the inner sanctum to commence the ritual.
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		+	Danja studied the murals of Diyun's history in the hallway, which were reminiscent of the murals in the secret Tomb of the Jeraltan Kings. In this version, the Jeraltan kings were tyrants under whom the slaves suffered. The kings signed deals in blood with fiends in exchange for power. Then a gallant Imperial Army of elves and dwarves conquered the kingdom under the sign of the Six. Theran was captured and placed in chains while the people cheered. Elven politicians cleaned up corruption in the city while dwarven engineers broke down the castle. Finally, the Grand Temple was built by happy slaves.
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		+	The Shadow Walkers prepared to enter the inner sanctum. Dee offered each hero a boon. Perfidy and Sariel chose ''Invisibility''. Haelra asked for some spell slots to be restored. Res wanted his sword to hit harder. But Danja declined a boon, saying that she was satisfied with the ''Bottle of Holding''.
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		+	Dee said, "You face a foe that can't be killed, almost. I can bless this construct to be capable of delivering a final blow that will destroy this foe forever." In conjunction with Sariel using ''Channel Divinity'', Dee blessed Zamond to make him capable of permanently slaying a devil. Haelra stepped outside just long enough to shout a message calling Wode to the inner sanctum, and then the Shadow Walkers finally faced the Jeraltan heir.
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		+	Perfidy and Sariel entered first. They found Erotawn preparing the ritual ceremony in front of an open magical portal. Erotawn worked under the guidance of an erinyes (or female devil), while Tanvor stood guard. Perfidy launched a surprise attack on Tanvor. Res dueled Erotawn and slew him with just two attacks, using his newly-blessed sword, ''Diyun's Dambreaker''.
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		+	The erinyes proved to be a more difficult opponent. She declared herself to be Lady Engasha, handmaid to Queen Ny'shaya, Sovereign of the Hall of Burning Scales, in the Nine Hells of Baator. At first, she used her wings to stay at range and shoot vicious magical arrows. But then Danja used ''Wind Wall'' to force Engasha down into a corner, where Res and Zamond hammered on her. In giant goat form, Danja helped Haelra move into a better position and then she rammed the devil. Finally, Zamond took Engasha down, biting her head off. The devil dissolved into foul ichor.
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		+	Perfidy found four prisoners the rebels had planned to sacrifice: a dwarf boy and girl, and an elf boy and girl. (Later, the heroes learned that these were children of Shangon loyalists.)
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		+	Zamond started to die, poisoned by Engasha's black blood. While Haelra and Sariel tried to help the construct, Perfidy and Res lead the children out of the room. They encountered Wode with a group of soldiers. Perfidy discreetly let Wode know to keep the soldiers out of the inner sanctum. Danja was able to identify the portal from her research, and she and Wode closed it. Danja also used fire to burn away the ichor, which was still moving.
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		+	Weary and triumphant, the Shadow Walkers sought help for the dying Zamond, as the sun started to rise over Diyun.

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 Using Zamond's ability to sense undead, the Walkers moved upwards in the Tower of the Sovereign. They found the Pennytakers trying to hide mecha undead. They prepared a multi-part surprise attack, with Perfidy and Res in the lead. It was a fast, vigorous battle. Danja used ''Conjure Animals'' to bring in her herd of giant goats. Penny fought fiercely but Zamond ultimately ate her head. Haelra animated a skeleton. Zatrone surrendered. Rakmos tried to escape with ''Invisibility'' but Danja stopped him with ''Entangle''. Haelra cast ''Haelra's Chains'' on Zatrone and Rakmos.
-== SW 2-13: Into the Grand Temple ==
+== SW 2-13: Neutralizing the Mechadead ==
 Sunday, Falldawn 27 (Chill), 1126 SF (Mar 11, 2018)<br/>
 Party: Perfidy (Aslene), Danja (Danana), Haelra (Basil), Sariel (DM), Res (party)

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	Using Zamond's ability to sense undead, the Walkers moved upwards in the Tower of the Sovereign. They found the Pennytakers trying to hide mecha undead. They prepared a multi-part surprise attack, with Perfidy and Res in the lead. It was a fast, vigorous battle. Danja used ''Conjure Animals'' to bring in her herd of giant goats. Penny fought fiercely but Zamond ultimately ate her head. Haelra animated a skeleton. Zatrone surrendered. Rakmos tried to escape with ''Invisibility'' but Danja stopped him with ''Entangle''. Haelra cast ''Haelra's Chains'' on Zatrone and Rakmos.		Using Zamond's ability to sense undead, the Walkers moved upwards in the Tower of the Sovereign. They found the Pennytakers trying to hide mecha undead. They prepared a multi-part surprise attack, with Perfidy and Res in the lead. It was a fast, vigorous battle. Danja used ''Conjure Animals'' to bring in her herd of giant goats. Penny fought fiercely but Zamond ultimately ate her head. Haelra animated a skeleton. Zatrone surrendered. Rakmos tried to escape with ''Invisibility'' but Danja stopped him with ''Entangle''. Haelra cast ''Haelra's Chains'' on Zatrone and Rakmos.
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		+	== SW 2-13: Into the Grand Temple ==
		+	Sunday, Falldawn 27 (Chill), 1126 SF (Mar 11, 2018)<br/>
		+	Party: Perfidy (Aslene), Danja (Danana), Haelra (Basil), Sariel (DM), Res (party)
		+
		+	The Shadow Walkers searched and questioned Zatrone and Rakmos. Zatrone was defiant and uncooperative. Rakmos tried to cast ''Sending'' but Haelra used ''Counterspell''.
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		+	Samson gets a message from a weasel (likely ''Animal Messenger''), sent by a friend of the City Guard. Delegations from the outlying villages and hamlets were arriving in Diyun, including law enforcement. They reported that they've been finding and arresting cells of the Burning Masks. The conspirators are expecting a sign in the sky above the Grand Temple, signaling the time to rise up. Also, Tiadra, General Redwall's aide, was on her way to the sanctuary in the Grand Temple and hadn't returned.
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		+	The Shadow Walkers left Samson and Haelra's skeleton to guard the Zatrone and Rakmos. Sariel went to find temple guards to take them into custody. The heroes continued using Zamond to track the mechanized undead. In the Tower of the Tinker, they found five mechadead in a storeroom. The mechadead were inert so the heroes dispatched them cleanly without a fight.
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		+	Zamond lead the way into the inner park. The Shadow Walkers saw around 30 workers erecting a stage and crowd control fencing, under the watch of around ten Imperial soldiers.
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		+	The Shadow Walkers used supplies from a workshop to disguise themselves as workers. Zamond helped them find a mass of 22 mechadead in a gardening cellar, waiting for the Pennytakers to disperse and hide them. Once again, the mechadead were inert so the heroes quickly dispatched them.
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		+	Trying to avoid the soldiers, the Shadow Walkers circled around the back of the sanctuary. Haelra could make out dozens of spirits coming down from the air and entering the sanctuary. The spirits appeared to be the Jeraltan kings, their retainers, and their slaves (including Aris).
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		+	Sariel rejoined the Shadow Walkers and the party entered the sanctuary. They discovered a group of rebels, trying to disguise Tiadra. The female elf had been raised as a zombie and wore the ''Gorget of the Loyal Slave''. The heroes were very stealthy, but Zamond was loud, breaking a paving stone with his heavy step.

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	Back at the Clever Toad, Perfidy asked Tenda about her possible interest in moving the whole inn somewhere else (using Danja's new bottle). Haelra learned that the Wand of Apollo's Grace can only be attuned by an arcane caster, and enhances spells that involve emotion (e.g., charms).		Back at the Clever Toad, Perfidy asked Tenda about her possible interest in moving the whole inn somewhere else (using Danja's new bottle). Haelra learned that the Wand of Apollo's Grace can only be attuned by an arcane caster, and enhances spells that involve emotion (e.g., charms).
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		+	== SW 2-12: Into the Grand Temple ==
		+	Sunday, Falldawn 27 (Chill), 1126 SF (Jan 20, 2018)<br/>
		+	Party: Perfidy (Aslene), Danja (Danana), Haelra (Basil), Sariel (Ana), Res (party)
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		+	Haelra and Perfidy prepped Myfir, Tinga, and Nari for the all-city event in the morning. Oz would go with them, in hiding. Samson arrived to volunteer to help the Shadow Walkers stop the rebellion.
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		+	Haelra talked with Zamond about his ability to locate undead. The Shadow Walkers disguised Zamond as a half-orc prisoner, complete with forged documents. Perfidy decided not to wait for Umbardo's orders. The Walkers set out across the city in the dark. They easily made their way through the checkpoints and into the Grand Temple. They saw first-hand how the low the Red Rock River was running.
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		+	Just inside, the Walkers met the cleric Sariel. She'd been visiting the temple with Priestess Sinaydra as her host. Sariel's divine connection allowed her to join the braid via the wand Haelra carried. The Walkers hid from Wode and a group of priests and soldiers as they passed nearby. Wode was arguing about the possibility that the temple's stones still had an unknown power from the Jeraltan castle
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		+	This lead to a flashback by Perfidy that was shared across the braid. In Angir's diary, she'd read about a young Erotawn breaking sculptures in the forsaken temple for fun, and later damaging the everlight in the theater. Angir taught the hidden heir to hate non-humans, especially the Imperials. Angir saw hints of tiefling blood in Erotawn, including darkvision and resistance to fire. Angir described his frustration at being unable to open the inner sanctum. Most recently, he wrote about being contacted by agents of a organization from "a land far to the east," calling itself: the League of the Rusted Crown. The League promised to provide secret forces for the rebellion, including cultist kobolds marked with burnt masks. In the last pages of his diary, Angir wrote of falling sick. He expressed confidence that Tanvor will carry on "the Cause" and that Erotawn--despite his distasteful hobbies--will make a great king.
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		+	Using Zamond's ability to sense undead, the Walkers moved upwards in the Tower of the Sovereign. They found the Pennytakers trying to hide mecha undead. They prepared a multi-part surprise attack, with Perfidy and Res in the lead. It was a fast, vigorous battle. Danja used ''Conjure Animals'' to bring in her herd of giant goats. Penny fought fiercely but Zamond ultimately ate her head. Haelra animated a skeleton. Zatrone surrendered. Rakmos tried to escape with ''Invisibility'' but Danja stopped him with ''Entangle''. Haelra cast ''Haelra's Chains'' on Zatrone and Rakmos.

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 Meanwhile, Haelra, Danja, and Res finished studying the plans. They moved on to examine the temple's inner sanctum. The successfully communed the with Partner/Apollo, using the secret from Asala. They were visited by one of his servants, a deva of otherworldly beauty. The deva confirmed with Haelra that she was ready for the responsibility of owning the contents of the chamber, then opened the door for them. Inside, they found the remains of many scrolls, as well as the Wand of Apollo's Grace. Clearly an artifact, the wand consisted of braided white wood and silver metal. Haelra's preliminary impression was that it could evoke or amplify emotion. The heroes also noticed that the great seal of Diyun was embedded in the floor of the inner sanctum.
 The Shadow Walkers reunited. Perfidy explained that Umbardo expected to call for them after midnight. The heroes tended to some errands before resting.
-Res lead Samond back to the Clever Toad via the undercity. Perfidy and Haelra visited to the undermarket to buy ''Oil of True Sight'' from Dantia. Dantia told them that the water level of the Red Rock River was dropping inexplicably. Perfidy befriend a toad she named Twelve Pound Toad. Haelra bought a silver meat fork for Oz.
+Res lead Zamond back to the Clever Toad via the undercity. Perfidy and Haelra visited to the undermarket to buy ''Oil of True Sight'' from Dantia. Dantia told them that the water level of the Red Rock River was dropping inexplicably. Perfidy befriend a toad she named Twelve Pound Toad. Haelra bought a silver meat fork for Oz.
 Back at the Clever Toad, Perfidy asked Tenda about her possible interest in moving the whole inn somewhere else (using Danja's new bottle). Haelra learned that the Wand of Apollo's Grace can only be attuned by an arcane caster, and enhances spells that involve emotion (e.g., charms).

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 The Walkers found Angir's skull and diary, and Erotawn's trophies from his predations (e.g., ribbons, lace, underthings). They also found the conspirators' planning room, hinting at a scheme that targeted the Grand Temple.
-As the Walkers continued exploring the temple, they found the abandoned common dormitory, and more minor rooms. Then they discovered the workshop of the mercenary tinker Astrid Bluegrease. The workshop had two chained zombies with experimental cogwork enhancement. It also contained a scale prototype of a graven hulk, Samond, aka The Mad King's Cauldron. The stone construct had glowing hammered-copper eyes and cauldron crown with bubbling green fluid.
+As the Walkers continued exploring the temple, they found the abandoned common dormitory, and more minor rooms. Then they discovered the workshop of the mercenary tinker Astrid Bluegrease. The workshop had two chained zombies with experimental cogwork enhancement. It also contained a scale prototype of a graven hulk, Zamond, aka The Mad King's Cauldron. The stone construct had glowing hammered-copper eyes and cauldron crown with bubbling green fluid.
-At first Samond seemed unable to communicate. But then he presented Perfidy's illusionary voice with a heavy iron medallion. Haelra donned the medallion and found she could understand the golem. However, Haelra couldn't stop Samond from grabbing and devouring Danja's tame pigeon, Falcon. The Mad King's Cauldron soon released Falcon with cogwork enhancements, including metallic feathers that could be fired like darts. The heroes slew the zombies.
+At first Zamond seemed unable to communicate. But then he presented Perfidy's illusionary voice with a heavy iron medallion. Haelra donned the medallion and found she could understand the golem. However, Haelra couldn't stop Zamond from grabbing and devouring Danja's tame pigeon, Falcon. The Mad King's Cauldron soon released Falcon with cogwork enhancements, including metallic feathers that could be fired like darts. The heroes slew the zombies.
-The Walkers put Samond in vanguard as they continued exploring. In the temple's ruined library, they were ready for an attack by two black puddings and dispatched them.
+The Walkers put Zamond in vanguard as they continued exploring. In the temple's ruined library, they were ready for an attack by two black puddings and dispatched them.
 At last, the temple seemed secure. Perfidy set Dalla and the other Watchmen to inspect theater and southern rooms. She sent Haelra and Danja study the conspirators' plans. Perfidy left to fetch a gryphon, to travel to the College to confer with Orman.

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	At last, the temple seemed secure. Perfidy set Dalla and the other Watchmen to inspect theater and southern rooms. She sent Haelra and Danja study the conspirators' plans. Perfidy left to fetch a gryphon, to travel to the College to confer with Orman.		At last, the temple seemed secure. Perfidy set Dalla and the other Watchmen to inspect theater and southern rooms. She sent Haelra and Danja study the conspirators' plans. Perfidy left to fetch a gryphon, to travel to the College to confer with Orman.
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		+	== SW 2-11: Portents & the Wand ==
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		+	Saturday, Falldawn 26 (Chill), 1126 SF (Jan 14, 2018)<br/>
		+	Party: Perfidy (Aslene), Danja (Danana), Haelra (Basil), Res (party)
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		+	Perfidy asked Orman who to trust. He recommended the City Watch, as the faction that has consistently tried to protect the common people of Diyun. So Perfidy traveled to HQ and sought Umardo, Lord-Commander of the Watch. She shared all she knew about the Burning Masks' plan to raise Erotawn to king. They begin discussing how to quietly stop the rebels without alerting the Imperial Military to the threat, since that would likely lead to more ruthless control of the city.
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		+	Meanwhile, Haelra, Danja, and Res finished studying the plans. They moved on to examine the temple's inner sanctum. The successfully communed the with Partner/Apollo, using the secret from Asala. They were visited by one of his servants, a deva of otherworldly beauty. The deva confirmed with Haelra that she was ready for the responsibility of owning the contents of the chamber, then opened the door for them. Inside, they found the remains of many scrolls, as well as the Wand of Apollo's Grace. Clearly an artifact, the wand consisted of braided white wood and silver metal. Haelra's preliminary impression was that it could evoke or amplify emotion. The heroes also noticed that the great seal of Diyun was embedded in the floor of the inner sanctum.
		+	The Shadow Walkers reunited. Perfidy explained that Umbardo expected to call for them after midnight. The heroes tended to some errands before resting.
		+
		+	Res lead Samond back to the Clever Toad via the undercity. Perfidy and Haelra visited to the undermarket to buy ''Oil of True Sight'' from Dantia. Dantia told them that the water level of the Red Rock River was dropping inexplicably. Perfidy befriend a toad she named Twelve Pound Toad. Haelra bought a silver meat fork for Oz.
		+
		+	Back at the Clever Toad, Perfidy asked Tenda about her possible interest in moving the whole inn somewhere else (using Danja's new bottle). Haelra learned that the Wand of Apollo's Grace can only be attuned by an arcane caster, and enhances spells that involve emotion (e.g., charms).

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	The Walkers questioned some nearby workers. They described a man who looked like Tanvor and a younger man making their way through the farm, into the city. Perfidy sent Samson to get reinforcements lead by Dalla, including a cleric. The Walkers prepared to return to the temple to search for more clues.		The Walkers questioned some nearby workers. They described a man who looked like Tanvor and a younger man making their way through the farm, into the city. Perfidy sent Samson to get reinforcements lead by Dalla, including a cleric. The Walkers prepared to return to the temple to search for more clues.
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		+	== SW 2-10: Asala, Angir, & The Mad King's Cauldron ==
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		+	Saturday, Falldawn 26 (Chill), 1126 SF (Nov 4, 5, 12, 2017)<br/>
		+	Party: Perfidy (Aslene), Danja (Danana), Haelra (Basil), Res (party)
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		+	The Shadow Walkers continued exploring the temple. They found a mostly-neglected kitchen and an marvelously-complex boiler room. Then the Walkers entered a room of medicinal baths, where they were attacked by water weirds. Danja was ready for a weird's engulfing attack and shape-changed into a crocodile.
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		+	After the battle, the Walkers freed a naiad from a glass tube. She introduced herself as Asala and explained that the secret heir, Erotawn, used her magical perfume to charm his victims. "Sometimes he would bring them here, so that I might watch as he had his way with them." Res' reaction to Asala demonstrated her innate allure.
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		+	The Walkers guided Asala to freedom. In gratitude for being rescued, Asala gave Perfidy a talisman: a freshwater snail shell. "Come at dawn to the southernmost point of Diyun. Hold this token and speak my name, and I shall come." Asala also identified the magic item Dee had given to Danja as a ''Bottle of Holding'', capable of sucking up a ship or a building. Finally, Asala told Perfidy and Danja the secret to opening the temple's inner sanctum.
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		+	The Walkers united with the requested reinforcements from the City Watch, lead by Senior Inspector Dalla. They finished exploring the south hallway. The heroes found the infirmary still pristine and still consecrated. Dalla updated the Walkers on the news: General Redwall had called for all Diyun citizens to come to the Grand Temple tomorrow, where he would give a speech about the occupation.
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		+	In the eastern hallway, the Shadow Walkers found the inner sanctum, still secured against Angir's attempts to open it or tunnel in. They also found the hastily-abandoned living quarters of the conspirators: Lonir, Erotawn, and Tanvor, as well as Angir's old room. They were assaulted by the the wraith of Angir and two enslaved specters, but they triumphed.
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		+	The Walkers found Angir's skull and diary, and Erotawn's trophies from his predations (e.g., ribbons, lace, underthings). They also found the conspirators' planning room, hinting at a scheme that targeted the Grand Temple.
		+
		+	As the Walkers continued exploring the temple, they found the abandoned common dormitory, and more minor rooms. Then they discovered the workshop of the mercenary tinker Astrid Bluegrease. The workshop had two chained zombies with experimental cogwork enhancement. It also contained a scale prototype of a graven hulk, Samond, aka The Mad King's Cauldron. The stone construct had glowing hammered-copper eyes and cauldron crown with bubbling green fluid.
		+
		+	At first Samond seemed unable to communicate. But then he presented Perfidy's illusionary voice with a heavy iron medallion. Haelra donned the medallion and found she could understand the golem. However, Haelra couldn't stop Samond from grabbing and devouring Danja's tame pigeon, Falcon. The Mad King's Cauldron soon released Falcon with cogwork enhancements, including metallic feathers that could be fired like darts. The heroes slew the zombies.
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		+	The Walkers put Samond in vanguard as they continued exploring. In the temple's ruined library, they were ready for an attack by two black puddings and dispatched them.
		+
		+	At last, the temple seemed secure. Perfidy set Dalla and the other Watchmen to inspect theater and southern rooms. She sent Haelra and Danja study the conspirators' plans. Perfidy left to fetch a gryphon, to travel to the College to confer with Orman.