Jury Rigging the Engine of Destiny

Jury Rigging the Engine of Destiny
 
See, that’s what I’m talking about. A clear, unambiguous victory. Finally!
 
Fine, so what we’ve managed to put together concerning Orlatrin Vochan is a little bit depressing, but there was nothing to be done about that by the time we got to her. The best she could hope for by that point was the sweet release of death, and we obliged her. And stomped the shit out of that golden snake.
 
Although if…. I still haven’t sorted out which is Lily and which is Lana. But if Liliana 1 was right and the snake was Amra’s familiar and Amra is the banshee lady, then we might have to do some more smiting. I poo-pooed the idea when she first brought it up but what the fuck do I know about familiars. And as much as she tries to hide it (even though she’s crazy bad at it), she’s definitely a wizard. “Oh no, this is a… cookbook, yes, that’s what it is. A cookbook. For foodstuffs.” Uh huh. Anyway, it’s possible that she might know what she’s talking about.
 
I’ve seen her and Liliana 2 giving Gayle the ol’ side-eye every now and then, particularly when he’s taking notes. He really showed his mettle today. Hope the glow of victory doesn’t make him uppity like Davynn. Never really had a conversation with him regarding his feelings on magic, but he’s a pretty straitlaced temple boy so I can probably make an educated guess. Think I’ll just let that situation simmer for a little longer before I step in, to see how the Lilianas deal with it. Give me a reason, tieflings. I’m a fiend-smiting machine.
 
Hasty sketch of a wheeled, strangely equine engine of war (precise function unknown, but something to do with spikes), decorated with horned skulls and dead snakes.
 
They were background noise until today. But really, we might not have survived without them. It was close. I assumed that once we were done exploring Featherstone and they’d found whatever they were looking for in the library, we’d part ways (with some bladed encouragement, if necessary) but now… I mean, our fated apparatus has fallen apart. Maybe we could use a couple of replacement parts. Sure, the Lilianas weren’t part of Nysali’s plan, but either she was withholding information or she was flat-out lying. We’re on our own now. We have to extemporize.
 
I know that Kern has that sending stone, and we could check in with Katt at any time, get her to ask Nysali if what happened to Corrin and Annie was all part of some grander vision she chose to keep to herself… but what if she just spins another gossamer web into which I am inexplicably, unexpectedly drawn? Really don’t know how I let her get me so turned around. Gotta keep an eye on that. It’s a weakness. Kid stuff.
 
The downside to letting the Lilianas tag along is that it means we’d probably be stuck with Ulric.
 
Doodle of Ulric sleeping, with a very stupid looking mohawk.
 
The upside is that if Davynn ever gets himself in any magic-related trouble, we can always point at the wizard and say, “It was her!” as we make our escape. And if Ulric’s behaviour in battle today was any indication, he’d probably stay behind to help her. Two birds, one betrayal.
 
Sure, a little bit ruthless, but we are (possibly) saving the world here. Sacrifices have to be made.
 
And Davynn is VITAL to whatever comes next. Somehow his grandmother is at the centre of all this. Not to mention the estate he stands to inherit if we can sort out the legal stuff in Greyloch. Might have to touch base with Nysali for help there….
 
No rush on that score though. A quick side trip to Whitfeld to gather more evidence to support Davynn’s claim, then maybe to Mirstone to see if we can find out more about the Corrupted Conjuress. Wouldn’t mind investigating that stew lady at the Nenemeth church too. Pff, stew lady. How stupid does she think we are? Shiftiest stew lady I’ve ever seen.
 
Yeah, Greyloch can wait a little while.