4709 Desnus 19th Thistletop

Just after midnight
The pcs decide to disembark at the Thassalonian head near Thistletop because the harbor of Sandpoint is occupied by the enemy. The pcs find no enemies there and manage to glean some loot they did not acquire on their first assault many months ago.




Sunrise
The pcs find that there is new bridge with burn marks and other evidence that indicate Malfeshnakor has had assistance escaping from the island.

Early AM to late PM
The pcs decide to hole up in the head for a day and rest before traveling to Sandpoint.

4709 Desnus 10th to 18th the ocean sea

The pcs travel by ship from Korvosa to the Sandpoint region.

4709 Desnus 9th Korvosa

With the help of Neolandus, the pcs organize supplies for their trip and arrange for passage on a ship to the Sandpoint region.

4709 Desnus 8th Korvosa

AM
The pcs finally arrive in Korvosa and are greated with a hero's welcome. The pcs slowly travel to Castle Korvosa.

Early PM
The pcs meet in Council with Neolandus and Cressida. The pcs to meet with an expert on Thassalonian magic from the Acadamae and he gives them much information including the general locations of the Runeforge and Xin-Shalast as well as a poem written in ancient Thassilonian with a translation in Chelaxian. The sage tells them to give the poem to Brodert Quint of Sandpoint who should be able to give them additional information.

The Scribbler's Rhyme

If magic bright is your desire
To old Runeforge must you retire!
For only there does wizard's art
Receive its due and proper start

On eastern shores of steaming mirror
At end of day when dusk is nearer
Where seven faces silent wait
Encircled guards at Runeforge gate

Each stone the grace of seven lords
One part of key each ruler hoards
If offered spells and proper prayer
Take seven keys and climb the stair

On frozen mountain Xin awaits
His regal voice the yawning gates
Keys turn twice in Sihedron
Occulted Runeforge waits within

And now you've come and joined the forge
Upon rare lore your mind can gorge
And when you slough the mortal way
In Runeforge long your work shall stay


It is decided that the best course of action is to locate Karzoug the Runelord of Greed and kill him leaving his army leaderless.

4709 Desnus 6th-7th sea

The pcs travel by ship back to Korvosa.

4709 Desnus 4th-5th swamp

The pcs travel through the swamp to return to their ship.

4709 3rd Desnus Marshfens

AM
The pcs continue to plod through the swamp towards the Sunken Queen.


Early PM
A small group of boggard frogmen threaten the pcs and tell them to turn back. A brief battle ensues wherein the boggards are crushed and routed.



late PM nightfall
The pcs finally arrive and they find another group of boggards worshipping at the Sunken Queen monument as if had religious significance to them. The pcs briefly attempt a negotiation but end up involved in fierce battle with them instead. After defeating the frogmen the pcs began planning a way into the Sunken Queen. In his great wisdom Bruntalmar chose to cast his magic hand ritual and the hand pointed to the secret door. Saved from attempting the swampy pond the pcs entered the Sunken Queen on dry land. They quickly came upon a couple of boggard soldiers and put them down. The pcs quickly figured out that in order to get to the top of the building they would have to swim and climb through the now empty elevator shafts. Next the pcs encountered four erinies known as the Furies arguing and decided to negotiate. Andrian made common cause with erinies due to their hatred of being slaves to Queen Ileosa. At first the erinies only agreed to provide information and free passage but
Andrian promised to give the devils the Tower of the Elephant. In exchange the furies agreed to help the pcs in battle against Ileosa. The furies flew the pcs the last distance to the top level where Ileosa was hiding. Andrian drew first blood from Ileosa and Riley immediately knocked her out of her blood ball hiding place with a force missile spell.


Dawk laid into Ileosa with Serithiel and crown was destroyed and the young queen was slain before she could counter attack. The pcs looted her body and rescued the infant prince and then exited the Sunken Queen.