The Wandering Isles: Session 37
The group set off on their journey to Dagtorp, accompanied by Rowan Darkwood and Eldric Shadowclaw to ensure their swift passage. Their journey set to bypass both Brautarðir and Gothenhammar, focusing on reaching their destination to confront the mysteries that awaited them.
During the journey, Eos opened up to Hatsu about her ongoing search to uncover more about her origins and what it truly means to be who she is. Meanwhile, Amaedrianna worked to ease Eldric's fears about Slate, urging him to see past the potential darkness within Slate and instead focus on helping him gain control over his struggles.
That night, as the group took turns keeping watch, Slate confided in Hatsu, sharing some of the weight of his hidden burdens, with Hatsu offering his insights. Meanwhile, Eos was haunted by a vivid dream. In it, she stood on a storm-tossed ship, someone of importance to her appearing far older than he should have been, only for the vision to culminate in the arrival of a monstrous presence. Shaken, she wrote a letter to her mother, desperate to confirm her this man's safety. Slate, giving her space to process, perched silently in a tree but overthought his stillness, turning the moment into one of self-imposed tension.
The following day, the group passed the imposing sight of Gothenhammar in the distance—a mountain split cleanly with a plateau at its summit. Its mysterious nature, tied to the enigmatic OmegaVerse, left the group uneasy, especially as Rowan warned of the danger in meddling with it. Amaedrianna then immediately sent her familiar, Albie, to meddle (investigate), its findings to come later.
Upon reaching Dagtorp, they shared their knowledge about the flaming creature with the Lunar Kin Rowan and Eldric. They shared their knowledge about the flaming creature with the Lunar Kin, guiding them on how best to approach this looming threat. Then the Lunar Kin split off to investigate the last know location of this flaming creature further while the group entered town in search of Orla Voltheim, the huntress they met in their last trip through Dagtorp. Their time in the tavern brought a lighter moment as Hatsu and Slate performed together—Slate playing music while Hatsu showcased his precision by slicing apples and shooting the pieces to the delight of the patrons.
Eos, unable to interact with people directly due to her distinctive purple skin, asked Amaedrianna to mail her letter. Amaedrianna’s interaction with the barkeep revealed a curious detail: he accepted payment for the service but appeared to pocket none of it for himself, a gesture that lingered in her mind.
The group’s search for Orla took an unexpected turn when they met Chaunce Artifice, a shapeshifter disguised as Orla. Chaunce revealed that Orla was missing and presented them with a collar designed to dampen abilities, a tool supplied by Simul Decker. Though the group expressed distrust toward Decker, Chaunce reassured them of his intention to bring the captured creature only to Remington Maleficum, calming Eos's rising doubts.
As the session drew to a close, the group stood at a crossroads, deciding whether to join Chaunce in his efforts. They chose to align with him, consuming an elixir said to unlock their truest potential. This marked a significant milestone as they reached level 4, readying themselves for the challenges that lay ahead. The path forward remained uncertain, but their resolve was stronger than ever.
