Ragnorra Session 38

Start: 1 am, Friday, Flamerule (July) 23, 1396

The party wrapped up their activities, and with Tonks present, Ronja made her first pact with Naberius. It was a good pact.

Tonks appeared perturbed by this, and by Vix's reaction as well. He reiterated he will defer to Ronja's judgement. Before he left with Astrid, he told the party he would cautiously investigate the cult's healing shrine in the Sunset Mountains, west of Cormyr. Ronja said her goodbyes, and Tonks took off.

The three of them departed on foot returning to Waterdeep. Before they arrived, Cassius received a sending from the Wychlaran, Shevarra, who they previously freed from a prison in Surthay. She said "Greetings, young one. There are stirrings near the Urlingwood. The threat is greater than anticipated. Await an envoy at the Green Chapel. Three days." Cassius shared this information with Ronja and Vix, and they set it aside for later.

For now, they had action to take in Waterdeep.

Firstly, Vix instructed Monty to begin sketching blueprints for a town hall or hub building, which includes a basement. Vix continued to return the horses they rented.

Cassius collected the coin from the auctions he posted, and made some purchases. Notably, he employed an artificer to begin construction on their demiplane. The demiplane's parameters are as follows.

In the center of the demiplane is placed a rug Cassius emblazoned with an easily identifiable sigil. This is to make teleportation easier.

The demiplane will have 360 ft. radius, and will be ready Sunday, Eleasis (August) 1, 1396. It will be coterminous to the ethereal plane.

The demiplane will have the following traits: normal gravity, normal subjective 24 hour light cycle, time moves 10x faster on demiplane, no elemental or energy traits, mildly neutral aligned, normal magic.

One quadrant will have the beginning of a hill, which later will transition into a mountain. Another will have water which will expand into a bigger lake. One quadrant will have a rolling plain. One quadrant will contain forest soil, and the start of a vast cave system beneath it. In the center will be a cleared area suitable for a hub.

The party purchased a crystal ball with telepathy.

Vix and Ronja made several purchases.

Using their new crystal ball, they attempted to ascertain the location of Njala's brother. They handed her the crystal ball, and after a few attempts, she was able to ascertain his position. She saw her brother in poor condition, in manacles, in a dark mine. Arctic orcs, which she previously described her tribe warred with, periodically patrolled around the cave, and directed her brother, Fylki, and four other tribesmen, load blocks of loose stone into mine carts, which was taken away by the orcs.

Furthermore, Njala was able to ascertain roughly where the location of this mine might be. It was far to the southeast of her people's cave, and she mentioned a tribe of gnolls to the south. From her description, the party realized this mine is an entrance to the underdark. The orcs displayed unusual organization. It did not match previous engagements with them. Njala estimated their number to be around one hundred, but she was not sure about this. This would suggest the arctic orcs may have a new leader capable of organizing them. Njala did not see many members of her tribe, only five of the twenty.

After this, the party made a decision to help Njala. They paid for a room at the Wyrmbones Inn for Zira and Lilly for 2 nights, and instructed them notable upcoming auctions. Vix gave Lilly five gold, and Cassius gave Zira five gold.

Without wasting any time, Cassius, Vix, Ronja, and Njala teleported to where Njala saw Fylki, her brother.

The tribesmen were surprised, to say the least. They restrained their reactions. Fylki spoke hurriedly to Njala in their native language. Njala conveyed to her people they should prepare themselves. The tribespeople did not seem to be in good shape. Njala was told five of the women of her tribe were taken as concubines by the chieftain of these orcs. The others were slain in battle.

Vix released Omen and Monty prior to battle, and readied her shield.

Ronja casted no-light to create cover for herself.

Cassius broke tribesmen's bonds, and the lot of them prepared for some bloodshed.


Omen and Montgomery must feed in 12 hours.

End: 1 pm, Sunday, Flamerule (July) 25, 1396