Sunday, August 29, 2010

4709 Gozran 28th Korvosa

Gozran 28th AM
The trap was set and a crowd gathered at Vendra's for the perfume sale. Just as Trifaccia was confronting the supposed Scarni thugs, Blackjack showed appeared. A duel between Blackjack and Trifaccia ensued.


Blackjack easily defeated Trifaccia and the the Scarni thugs fled in fear. Trifaccia was taken captive and interogated.

Late AM
Sabina Merrin flew around Korvosa on a huge black dragon challenging Blackjack to a duel and claiming that she knew that he was really Vencarlo.

Early PM
The pcs heard of Sabina's challenge and went to the open air stadium to do battle. Sabina forced the dragon to land and a vicious melee ensued. At first it seemed that the pcs would be overwhelmed by the giant black dragon. However Andrian leaped upon the dragon and did battle with Sabina upon its back.


In short order Sabina was defeated. When roused Sabina asked that she not be forced to battle the dragon. A strange request so the pcs ordered her to attack the dragon. Strangely Sabina complied and the dragon's rage was focused on her alone. The party's healers were able to keep Sabina on her feet while the rest harried the dragon. Soon the dragon was seriously wounded and attemped escape. Before it could leave the ground Cressida called for a coordinated rush and the dragon was slain.

Late PM
The pcs returned to the resistance' hide out to rest.

4709 Gozran 26th-27th Korvosa

The pcs use their influence with the perfumer Vendra to create a trap for Trifaccia. They plan to draw a crowd with a sale as that seems to be what triggers the Trifaccia sightings. The advertise and organize the sale so that Trifaccia is sure to know of it. The "sale" is set for the 28th.

4709 Gozran 24th-25th Korvosa

The pcs lie low in the catacombs these two days and begin to plan and organize a trap for Trifaccia.

4709 Gozran 24th Korvosa

Very early AM
The pcs attempt to enter into Korvosa's grave yard quarter under cover of darkness. Cressida uses her hippogriff to ferry some of the companions into the city and things go well at first. However after scaling the wall Brunt is attacked by one of the few remaining plague zombies and the noisy battle alerts the guard. Brunt makes it to the catacombs while the watch fires are lit.

AM
The pcs and the resistance managed to hide and rest in the lower catacombs with the resistance while the grave yard was searched by the Gray Maidens.

PM
Another council is held and Cressida insists that the resistance must lie low at least two days because of the above incident. During the council the pcs agree to follow Brunt's plan to set a trap for the supposed vigilante Trifacia.

4709 Gozran 23rd Janderhoff and the road to Korvosa

Very early AM
The pcs and their allies finish their council and head to bed and sleep late for the journey ahead.

AM
The pcs are quickly packed and ready to go thanks to preparations already completed by Neolandus. They push on and recast their spirit horse ritual in order to avoid the river fairies. They hope to sneak into Korvosa under cover of darkness before sunrise.

Friday, August 20, 2010

4709 Gozran 22nd Janderhoff

Early AM
The pcs get up early to push straight through to Janderhoff.

Very Late PM the pcs arrive in Janderhoff and are greated by Shalelu Andosana. Shalelu puts grief behind her and a counsel is held. In attendance are the pcs, Shalelu, Vencarlo, Trinia, Cressida, and Neolandus.

Items discussed:
1. A goblin army is just a couple of days march north of Sandpoint.
2. Ileosa is in labor and the resistance wants to attack while she is weakened.
3. Xanesha is in Ileosa's inner circle but is now willing to betray her because Ileosa will not serve Xanesha's master.
4. The resistance is headquartered in the catacombs beneath the graveyard.
5. The Korvosan guard has been disbanded in all but name.
6. The people are required to give Ileosa one vial of blood.
7. Ileosa has been collecting dragon artifacts.
8. Xanesha, Rolth, and Yara comprise the queen's Council of Mages
9. Devils roam the castle.
10. The Red Mantis has been give part of Castle Korvosa as their headquarters
11. There is a secret sally port on the first floor of the castle.

4709 Gozran 21st Kaer Maga

The pcs navigate the treacherous social climate of Kaer Maga.