On the road to Godswon, the party spent its time getting to better know one another. Senator Lambert shared a strained theory involving Princess Jubilee with Aleksi on the porch, betraying an unwillingness or inability to properly accept the worst-case realities facing Avencia. Aleksi's noncommittal replies only served to further worry the delegate, though both finally agreed their lack of information was hardly constructive and they should share a good drink instead.
Senator Katrina proved a faithful daughter of means, a pleasant hostess who thanked Maia and Vivianna for their efforts with a little wine and refreshment. During their talks of Avencia's future and the future protection of the free Congress, and especially after Lambert and Aleksi arrived, the topic of folk hero Avencia Dare came into the conversation. Katrina named her trouble, but Lambert admired her tenacity for freedom (and mentioned she and Benjim were quite close). There was also some concern about the Dawn Knights Vivianna had contacted, given the town's history with them, but she assured the young wolf that both parties were far too civilized for a repeat of last time.
All the while, Benjim and Donatella were questioning the corpse of Selm Ekkian through use of the latter's necromancy. Benjim resigned himself to approach the grisly work as a scientist, but couldn't discredit the results it bore: vital information on the Belarion zeppelins and a rumor that an airship refueling station might have been built in Thrakkis to ease further incursions. Donatella learned a secret passcode used by the elves which might get them through the ship doors, at least.
Returning to the party with Theros, awakened from a cat nap in the attic, Donatella and Benjim shared their information and plans were drawn to A. Write and release a declaration to the Avencian people with regards to the suspicious nature of Edmark's invasion B. Protect the delegates during that time C. Pursue solving the crisis by helping solve the parties responsible and their intentions, all the while preserving the republic as the war intensifies...
On the outskirts of Godswon, a large town near the shore surrounded by farms and sparse woods, the Dancing Hut was intercepted by riders on patrol. A halfling of the native Order of the Firebrands, on seeing the famous Benjim, escorted the group into town.
While Benjim, Lambert, and Katrina headed into town hall for an emergency meeting of Godswon's leadership, Maia slipped off to find one Councilman Toril Kostus, and the rest of the party headed for the suggested tavern known as The Elephant Room...
Notable NPCs
Avencia Dare (mentioned) is a folk hero and purported immortal Chosen of Aventine, the first baby born in free Avencia who grew into a passionate activist and capable fighter. She is devoted to the spirit of the nation, but doesn't always follow the will of Congress, making her a polarizing and chaotic element in national politics. She makes her home in Godswon.
Emblem Rannik Proudmarch of the Firebrands was met on horseback in the greens, golds, and crimsons of his order, leading a patrol of town guard, militiamen, and conscripts. He was terribly serious for a halfling and escorted the group quite business-like into town.
Councilman Toril Kostus (mentioned) is a local hero for his victory over The Dawn Knights after the foreign order refused to relinquish control of town in the wake of demonic activity. Toril won in a first-blood duel against the knight-commander to settle things and earned himself a beloved status ever since. He went on to become a town councilman, though has not yet won the bid for mayor because of a vocal, hard-lined segment of voters with more militant views.
Mayor Abernathy Teak of Godswon (mentioned)
Eradicator Benedict Hollowin of the Firebrands (mentioned)
Treasure (Donatella)
Rare Tome x 3 (Change a spell miss into a hit, or a spell hit into a critical hit; the magic of the tome is then expended)
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