The Wandering Isles: Session 21
In the latest session, the group navigates both personal moments of reflection and unexpected twists as they process the aftermath of their recent loss and prepare for the challenges ahead.
Amaedrianna spends time in Weslyn's old home, reflecting on her fallen friend. She admires the intricate artwork left behind and is taken aback by the creativity Weslyn expressed in his final days. In a surprising discovery, Amaedrianna stumbles upon Dash’s stolen journal, filled with detailed drawings of various birds. To her shock, she finds sketches of a crown, wings similar to hers, and Albi, her trusted crow.
Meanwhile, Eos seeks solace in the temple of Minerva, speaking with the wise Elda Wainwright. During their conversation, Elda gifts Eos the Hourglass and Scales of Minerva, further solidifying her connection to the goddess.
Elsewhere, Hatsu shares a quiet moment with Ayame and Boreal as they exchange clan emblems. The three bond over their shared heritage, and Hatsu and Eos make plans to train together in the future. Later, Hatsu crafts a new quiver for his bow, a reminder of his time in Penzance.
Slate, in his own way, commemorates Weslyn by planting seeds to grow trees on his grave, hoping to leave a lasting memorial. He then shares a drink in Weslyn’s honor with Amaedrianna. However, the quiet moments are interrupted when Slate encounters a red-skinned devil lounging on the couch. After a bit of mischief, Slate takes on the devil’s form, leading to some confusion with Dash, who wakes up to a strange sight—Slate and Eos in unfamiliar forms. To add to the chaos, Dash finds Gusto unexpectedly bunking in his bed, leading him to storm out to the beach, seeking some peace.
The session transitions into a month of downtime. Amaedrianna seeks to deepen her understanding of magic with help from Eos, while also dedicating time to mastering her flight abilities, often practicing alongside Eos and her horse, Duckie. Dash, meanwhile, spends time in Weslyn's old home, sharing his plans with Amaedrianna to destroy a powerful crown. They bond over their shared ambitions, as Amaedrianna reveals her dream to do the same with a man named Bloodstone.
Dash later confides in Lysa, and they revel in the idea that Amaedrianna shares their goal of bringing down the same figure—Bloodstone, who holds immense power as the Archon. Dash’s curiosity leads him to seek out Odium Memorus, who confirms rumours of a large, secret vault. Meanwhile, Slate adopts a new identity, posing as a CRU member to deceive Marcus Thorne, forging a letter addressed to Remington Maleficum concerning a break-in at the vault and the resulting concerns.
With the vault in their sights, Dash and Gusto follow Remington into its depths. Both attempt to remove valuable items from within, but are met with severe consequences, paying the "golden price" for their actions. When Remington returns, he presents golden statues of Dash and Gusto, capturing them in their frozen states—an eerie reminder of their misadventure.
The session ends as the group continues their month of downtime, leaving us to wonder what new developments await Eos, Gusto, Hatsu, and Slate in the next chapter.
