[DH] The lost souls of the Galavir – 12 Feb. 2019 – Heret
Feb 25, 2019 23:38:17 GMT
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Post by Heret Velnnarul on Feb 25, 2019 23:38:17 GMT
15 Alturiak, 1396 AR
at the Gilded Mirror, Daring Heights
Remarkable events past few days. Accompanied some Darites to village of Galavir to investigate opportunities for commerce. Encountered a divinity of some kind! And came away with many possibilities to explore.
Learned from others before expedition: Galavir are elves long severed from cycle of souls experienced by most of their kind. They have been in Kantas for thousands of years, only known native elves here. They live on plateau in Sunset Spine SW of DH. Sustained entirely by drinking waters of lake there – no other drink, no food at all! Last year some townsfolk discovered a marid abstracting souls of Galavir when they died, wherefore their spiritual isolation. Marid was destroyed but now Navara, Galavir’s leader (‘prime’), asked DH for help learning future fate of souls.
Party:
Z and G had met the Galavir before.
Journey: S along the quarry road until evening, then leaving road to turn WSW into the mountains, another day or so to the plateau. See sketch-map. More exploration required for full mapping.
NOTE: gnolls inhabit the area. Encountered an unusual band of them on return journey, led by one with arcane powers. Most of its followers turned out to be mirages, to great frustration of O.
N did not respond to an overt offer of trade, distracted by pressing matters. Spoke casually with other Galavir. Very adventurous, they have travelled far and wide and could provide useful information, though not very precise. Water of the lake seems to have some restorative property but unsure whether it would sustain others as it does the elves. For long they have led simple lives but have now begun some small trade with DH, could probably be interested in novelties from Faerûn.
N wanted to be introduced to a certain adjunct of elven god Corellon who lives in Angelbark Woods. We escorted her to DH (encountering the gnolls on the way), thence to the clearing in Angelbark. By and by, felt overwhelming reverence, found myself kneeling on the ground, and then appeared tall and beautiful arborescent spirit named Will. Others similarly affected. W spoke to N with great feeling, saying they had long searched for the ‘lost’ elves, then asked to visit the lake – and with that, created a doorway straight to it.
W broke open a rocky island in the lake and from it came out a huge crab-like creature of mithral with veins of lapis. It joined battle with W, who directed us to seek the root of the problem within the broken island. Entering the hollow rock we found a pyramid of crystal, a few feet tall, pulsing with magical power. It seemed to summon skeletal protectors and we had a hard battle. Once again struck senseless but revived by Z, who in the next moment shattered the crystal. W, aided by O, defeated the monster also, and said that the Galavir’s souls will now rejoin the cycle of rebirth.
Each of us given a large and wondrous pearl by the elves, and other things in gratitude. Most others here know not the meaning of pearl and were content to exchange them for coin, save for Z. N did not wish instantly to discuss the mithral and lapis lazuli remaining of the monster but said she would consider the matter another time.
TASK: return soon to discuss the mithral, lapis, pearls, and knowledge of the mountains and land beyond.
Own conduct:
Gained:
6 x many-coloured pearls (val. ~500gp each),
1 enchanted flail (formerly of the gnoll chief) (val. ~440gp?),
1 potion of fiery breath (val. ~205gp?),
1 enchanted cloak (val. ~375gp?),
1 ice-like wand (val. ~220gp?).
Distribution of gains:
TASK: revise map details for SW Spine & Will’s clearing in Angelbark.
TASK: consider what best to do with pearl.
at the Gilded Mirror, Daring Heights
Remarkable events past few days. Accompanied some Darites to village of Galavir to investigate opportunities for commerce. Encountered a divinity of some kind! And came away with many possibilities to explore.
Learned from others before expedition: Galavir are elves long severed from cycle of souls experienced by most of their kind. They have been in Kantas for thousands of years, only known native elves here. They live on plateau in Sunset Spine SW of DH. Sustained entirely by drinking waters of lake there – no other drink, no food at all! Last year some townsfolk discovered a marid abstracting souls of Galavir when they died, wherefore their spiritual isolation. Marid was destroyed but now Navara, Galavir’s leader (‘prime’), asked DH for help learning future fate of souls.
Party:
- Serpentine (see record of 5 Alturiak; disguised this time as a human man – asked me not to discover her to the others, which I agreed).
- Zeenah, a gnome, excitable and somewhat fickle, yet not unpleasant. Another arcane magician. Interested in romance novels. Offered to arrange imports. TASK: find & give suitable sample.
- Oriloki, a goliath ‘diplomat’ from Waterdeep. Very powerful magic but appears to use it only for defence and assistance. Seems learned in divers matters but rather academic than practical.
- Keriss, an elf and woodsman, good archer.
- Grimes, a sergeant in the DH guard and a fierce warrior, also armed with some magic.
Z and G had met the Galavir before.
Journey: S along the quarry road until evening, then leaving road to turn WSW into the mountains, another day or so to the plateau. See sketch-map. More exploration required for full mapping.
NOTE: gnolls inhabit the area. Encountered an unusual band of them on return journey, led by one with arcane powers. Most of its followers turned out to be mirages, to great frustration of O.
N did not respond to an overt offer of trade, distracted by pressing matters. Spoke casually with other Galavir. Very adventurous, they have travelled far and wide and could provide useful information, though not very precise. Water of the lake seems to have some restorative property but unsure whether it would sustain others as it does the elves. For long they have led simple lives but have now begun some small trade with DH, could probably be interested in novelties from Faerûn.
N wanted to be introduced to a certain adjunct of elven god Corellon who lives in Angelbark Woods. We escorted her to DH (encountering the gnolls on the way), thence to the clearing in Angelbark. By and by, felt overwhelming reverence, found myself kneeling on the ground, and then appeared tall and beautiful arborescent spirit named Will. Others similarly affected. W spoke to N with great feeling, saying they had long searched for the ‘lost’ elves, then asked to visit the lake – and with that, created a doorway straight to it.
W broke open a rocky island in the lake and from it came out a huge crab-like creature of mithral with veins of lapis. It joined battle with W, who directed us to seek the root of the problem within the broken island. Entering the hollow rock we found a pyramid of crystal, a few feet tall, pulsing with magical power. It seemed to summon skeletal protectors and we had a hard battle. Once again struck senseless but revived by Z, who in the next moment shattered the crystal. W, aided by O, defeated the monster also, and said that the Galavir’s souls will now rejoin the cycle of rebirth.
Each of us given a large and wondrous pearl by the elves, and other things in gratitude. Most others here know not the meaning of pearl and were content to exchange them for coin, save for Z. N did not wish instantly to discuss the mithral and lapis lazuli remaining of the monster but said she would consider the matter another time.
TASK: return soon to discuss the mithral, lapis, pearls, and knowledge of the mountains and land beyond.
Own conduct:
- again slow to react and overpowered by foes. TASK: more training.
- misjudged best way to open relations with N. NOTE: try less direct approach on next visit.
Gained:
6 x many-coloured pearls (val. ~500gp each),
1 enchanted flail (formerly of the gnoll chief) (val. ~440gp?),
1 potion of fiery breath (val. ~205gp?),
1 enchanted cloak (val. ~375gp?),
1 ice-like wand (val. ~220gp?).
Distribution of gains:
- Serpentine: potion + 501.66gp = 706.66gp in value
- Zeenah: pearl + 206.66gp = 706.66gp in value
- Oriloki: 706.66gp
- Keriss: cloak + 331.66gp = 706.66gp in value
- Grimes: 706.66gp
- self: pearl + 206.66gp = 706.66gp in value
TASK: revise map details for SW Spine & Will’s clearing in Angelbark.
TASK: consider what best to do with pearl.
