Session 14: Distant Neighbors Report
General Summary
Setting off to make a diplomatic overture to the Archon of Eglasil in person, Aria and her entourage set out to sea following the Seaguard Warship. Caught in a storm on the second day they were pushed off course and lost two days of Travel but arrived safely to the shores of Norisil and the city of Eglasil. Given a place to stay at an embassy within the city the expedition spent several days shopping, researching, and enjoying a metropolitan night life. It was not without its risks however as bands of local Autumn elves found the presence of their long enemies the Shadow Elves distasteful. While anger may have simmered in the minds beneath the surface, none actually dared cause direct trouble for the expedition as the confidence of its members or the hard looks from some discouraged any acts of violence.
On the 4th day Aria met with the Lady Aranel and made her plea. Asking for the lady of Eglasils assistance to dislodge the fanatical shadow elves found within Arias new domain, and to free the elven slaves held there in. Aranel was cautious not dismissing the request out of hand as she did desire to see her people free, but also, did not wish to simply be a mercenary force for hire. Aranel offered tentative terms that if Aria could present an actionable plan, Eglasil would match any force sent by Hrivenor to defeat this so called Speaker of Leowyn. With their research complete the secrets of the Chisel would finally come to light, as an ancient relic of the Age of Wonder. A gift from the realm of Earth to the elven people. This chisel held the spirit of an ancient Earthen being who was dedicated to building, architecture, and splendor. If they could harness it, they would be able to much more speedily restore Hrivenor.
Upon returning to Hrivenor it was decided to explore the Ley Line convergence created by their new Wind Ley Line. Following the Seaguard patrol lead by Commander Lethedir, Aranels military commander. The expedition brought two ships and set up temporary housing in some of the yet filled homes within Hrivenor. As they prepared to venture up the river in search of Luthias Aria requested her ship to accompany them until reaching a near way point to venture inland to investigate the Convergence. Agreeing, Luthedir and the expedition set out. Several days up river before the expedition ship set anchor and the party went ashore and ventured north. On the 4th day they encountered a strange living mammal. A small herbivore creature that moved in herds. They seemed able to eat the blighted grass and were sensitive to the presence of undead. The creatures were incredibly friendly seemingly having little distinction between other living creatures and themselves. Deciding to take them back on their way the party moved on only to find a hoard of undead that were slowly pacing behind the herd of grazing animals. Dispatching the zombie hoard, they were prepared to find whatever awaited them at the convergence, only two days travel north.
