The group conducted its business in Azirash, The Dawn-Crowned City, and capitol of Darijaan. Afterward, they headed north toward Thulanda and encountered an old enemy…
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2/21/26 – Game #9: Azirash and a reunion…
Socrates
The ceremony for Kragg was quite beautiful. It is hard to explain but there is now something “more” about him. And the way he speaks, it almost seems that there might be some small sort of “thinking” to him now.
Maybe I’m just imagining it. But Xander and I almost felt bad about using him as a pack mule now, well almost. Still, we decided to hire a serving woman named Magica?, Mashica?, doesn’t matter, to service us in carrying and moving things around.
Well we hired her to get to us to Lady Argyrios and the our continued quest for shards, but now she won’t leave and keeps hanging around Thalia. I guess maybe Thalia is now paying her for her services? I sure won’t continue to pay her!
Koios
Journal Entry No. 09
Well, the evening started out just as I expected it to. I watched Thalia and Grayson cheat, rather poorly, get caught and start a bar fight… the drinks were good at least. After that we went and saw that Kragg become something called a Paladin of the Land. That was interesting.
All and all The Dawn Crowned City has treated us rather well. The best part of it all is that Socrates and Xander were looking for help and I happened to know of a fantastic establish specifically designed for hiring help, mostly women, for certain lengths of time. They seem happy with their choice.
As we traveled to Thalanda, we were set upon by Ilenix Val, the Demon, we previously fought on the rooftops. We were lucky this time and were able to slay him and his minions.
Once all is said and done we arrive into Thalanda and we will soon begin to work for Lady Kalara. Something to do with the People of the Ashen Empire or the Cult of the Chained Blizzard. I really should write all this stuff down a little better…
Kragg
To be Called..is a gift. To Accept that Call and be gifted with Light and the Stories that have come before…to promise to make Stories what they Need to be is the Challenge I have accepted. I wish there was a more peaceful way to accomplish this. Vorelkhir wants the violence. Perhaps in some ways that could make this easier..but it Cannot be. If I let it have its way, I will prove unworthy of the Call. I must tame it..and must not fail. It should not fall into someone’s hands who would glory in its wrath.
Demons, at least, do not offend my conscience. If that or undead is all we must face then it shall be easier. The ice demon brought his challenge again, but this time we ended it’s path. It was a close thing. I was badly injured, but we finished his allies and then him.
I must be sure that if we do not face these types of foes, I can be true to the path I am called to follow and try to bring true peace and understanding in the hopes that those who are mislead can find the Path of truth.
Xander/Tatiana
Xander
Socrates and I were part of some filthy ritual with mud and bone and other paraphernalia of a earthy nature. It was the most base ceremony I have ever had the displeasure to witness. Yet whatever strange methodology they employed appears to have been efficacious. When we faced off against a demon who had previously alluded us, Kragg was empowered enough to slay him. If only I could understand what art they employed beneath all that dirt.
Tatiana
Oh my stars. It was magic. What a dunderhead. How can someone so smart be so stupid. It was a lovely ceremony Jragg and we are very proud of you.
Thalia
I’m not perfect, and gambling will probably be my downfall. I have the worst luck. Luckily Grayson Jay, that little trickster, and the quick thinking Koi’s-is to get out of trouble. By the gods I hope the donation keeps the god of luck on side and those urchins away from my coin purse. That bit of bad luck was truly the “oxide or a copper coin”.
Leaving Azarash on camels is a good thing. I know that the Black Soot Raiders used to have a presence here; hopefully they’ve forgotten about me and that they aren’t active in th wilds between Azirash to Thalandia. I’m surprised I didn’t hear anything in Azarash about what happened to the Raiders, mayb eMagica knows.
What about her anyway? She’s confusing me. I never cared about much more than my next meal, job title score at the Local gambling den. When she looks at me and intensely furrows her brow. I feel…. Different. Like I can breath or talk. I hope I can protect her on their trip. The dangers are a plenty. Flying frost demons keep chase us! When will we be free of them? Which of my traveling companions have displeased the gods so? Now that we killed those demons maybe we’ll be free of them.
Grayson Jay
We’ve arrived in Thalanda, by Mortivara’s grace. These days are fraught with more and more frequent danger. Demons, undead, mortal machinations. What is going on? Why is Kathgar’s name on the tongues of so many? Most importantly, what is this possible relationship shift between The Pale Lady and The Veiled Sorceress? And Solis, his shards seem to be falling a dime a dozen, and yet there is a lacking of sorts. I ask again, What is going on?
Lady of the Pale light
Grant us perseverance and insight
Allow us the wisdom to pierce the Veil
To stand straight backed against the gale
Courage and wisdom for us we pray
To see your will through night and day
Grant us strength to stand stronger, mightier
Against the unyielding Frostbinder