In which our heroes discover Arty has been dead the whole time, discuss deterrence theory and general morality with Ballista, slowly realize the Bloody Bastards are right in front of them, fight for their lives and acquire a boatload of magic items.
Session glossary
- The Sovereigns’ Calm – a vessel from Varna; briefly commandeered by the Bloody Bastards
- Captain Raul – captain of the Sovereigns’ Calm; he and his crew were killed by the Bastards
- Master Bartell – conducts trade operations across Lake Galifar; stationed in Varna
- Yorwick – a minstrel; at the right place at the right time; presently composing an epic poem
- Peacekeeper Villart – in charge of the Queen’s Quays district in Passage; hates corruption
- Alphonse – his right-hand man; went to training with Mathelas Redeker
- The Pit of Khyber – a popular fighting ring in the Cobbles
- Vilfrid – an aging fighter; now runs the Pit of Khyber
- Lothar Wolfheart – a young barbarian from the Eldeen Reaches; wannabe fighter sponsored by Jurian Kael
- Gorstag! – Lothar’s scheduled opponent for this afternoon…
Turn of the Age 