Session II: Visiting Springoa Crossroads Report

Following the VFD Novices ambushing their would be ambushers, there was only one left alive, along with a mastiff, both asleep. While the rest of the group approached the sleep pair, Stygg began to dissect the human he threw off the cliff.

Taysia was throwing up, both horrified at Stygg, and the death and pain she just brought into the world when she killed the elf. Vaida, Drinn and Brea approached the would be robber as he and the dog awaken. He scampers back, his back pressed against the hill, the dog jumping to be between the approaching party, barking its head off.

Brea lassos the dog, and keeps it handled at she threatens the single surviving member to flee, as does Vaida. The man takes the opportunity to escape. The rest of the party begins to rest, Stygg continues to dissect the man on the side of the road, handing scraps off to the Mastiff, who eat them readily. Oy seeing this, also joined in on being fed from Stygg.

Just as a half an hour was approaching, they heard someone approaching, and saw a bulky dwarf standing on one of the hills. He yelled out to them. He threatened them, "The way I see it, there are three ways this can end. In one, I kill all of you, and take recompense from your corpses for the death of my men. In another, I kill most of you, taking revenge before you take me down. In the last way, you go on your way, and we call it a draw from here. Do not test my resolve."

Then as he observed the field of battle, "FLAMING GAIA! What did you do to Orion! He is literally skinned over there! What am I going to tell his wife? Oh my Gods..."

Stygg then offered him the pieces back that he had taken... Driving the Dwarf to lift his Repeating Crossbow and loosen four arrows toward Stygg, only one of them found its mark, and nearly killed Stygg. Seeing the repeating crossbow in his hands, the party retreated, forced to leave the dog behind who was clearly unwilling to flee with them.

They doubled down on there travel to get to town before the late night, and ran into a Farmer bring goods into town. Brea and Taysia ask the Farmer about the Highwaymen, he informed them he paid them 20 silver to get by, which Taysia repaid the man, he thanked them kindly, though was not certain why they offered him the funds back.

They made it into town, Brea went to the Inn to arrange stay for the party and the animals, and did so with the late night stable master, and Kru, the Tortle who owns of the Inn now. Brea got the VFD's Discount and special suite for the group. Meanwhile Drinn wondered the streets and allys, checking the town.

The rest of the party went to the Tavern, and bought drinks for the table. They found a table off the the side of the tavern, and enjoyed the evening. They even joined a card game or two, losing a bit of money, winning there. In the end, the retired to their ornate suite, which had many rooms off a center suite. The team washed up, and enjoyed a nights rest.

Before heading to rest, Taysia wondered into the woods, and tried to commune with her father, expressing great dismay at the events of the day. As Safrora had taught her, she tapped deep into her powers, and she could feel them well within her, and then a sudden release of Endorphines. It seemed her Father could hear her, even if he could not speak.
  During the night Stygg has the following dream:

Stygg's Dream

You find yourself in a vast battlefield, surrounded by your fellow Goliaths. You see a towering figure that looks like a divine Goliath, but even larger and more intimidating. He wears a helmet with horns and a cloak of fur. He holds a spear and a shield. You recognize him as Aegis, the God of War. You hear his voice in your mind. "Stygg. You have fought well and honorably in life. Your rage has awoken. Now you must prepare for the battle that will decide the next age of Eldridth. The enemy is cunning and powerful, and has tricks beyond your understanding. You must stop them at all costs."

You feel a surge of courage and determination. You raise your weapon and charge into the fray. You see as you fight your way through the fog of battle, slaying through goblinoids and orcs of the plane of Archon, but also more strange and terrible foes, and even visions appear to you as you fight through the field of battle side by side with other Goliaths. You glimpse a hooded figure standing near a crack in the ground that emits a dark and sinister energy. You see a massive shape of fire and smoke rising from the rift, roaring and spreading its wings. You see a city in flames, people screaming and running for their lives.

You try to reach the hooded figure, but something stops you. A wall of fire rises up in front of you, blocking your path. You hear a voice that is not Aegis, but colder and crueler. "Foolish Goliath. You cannot stop what is inevitable. The fire will be unleashed. Nothing can protect you or your friends. You will all burn. Ignore your god, join us and She will deliver you and yours from the flames."

Before you see a beautiful young woman, that you recognize clearly. She screams as she is consumed in a fire. You feel a wave of heat and pain wash over you. You fall to your knees, clutching your chest. You look up and see the hooded figure laughing as a enormous tree is consumed in flames behind them. A bright light fills your vision, and then you wake up.

  Our session ended as Stygg awoke with a start screaming
  "SORELLA!"  

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Next Session

Our next Session should hopefully be the next day in Springoa Crossroads. I am assumeing, correct me if I am wrong, but you all may want to take the day to explore the town, meet some NPC's, get supplies for your adventure, and gather information about the nearby Wilds.

The task you were given from Elyse was to speak to the Prevost William Spence about an ailment that the Local healer had requested VFD assistance with.
Borel had informed you that your true assigned task is to gather information on what may be happening in the region and world, that the mysterious power that Elyse had quickly mentioned before she had sent you away is still unknown and mysterious.
The idea is that while Elyse has determined something is happening, she did not give you much information for a lack of trust. Borel had said that uncovering information, even if its something she already knows, or solving problems in the local area is likely to gain her trust, and to return when you have some solid information to share.

In addition, we are on the verge of Level 2, I would expect that would happen at the end of the next session at the very least, so I would start looking at the Leveling Guides to start preparing your leveling choices.

Let me know if you have any questions of course!