(G512 18/02/2023 via Roll20 - JF(GM), KT, AP) WA108

(G512 18/02/2023 via Roll20 - JF(GM), KT, AP) WA108

[Fenrir and Reinward have returned to Westgate. They are now attempting to get to grips with the political situation and the tasks that Random had set them.]


DAY 523 (8th Eleasis) (August) cont ...

Fenrir decided that it would be a good time, today of all days, to resurrect his uncle. Baeron Thunderstaff II had asked him to do this 'when he got a chance' when he sacrificed himself for the family and was burned at the stake almost a year to the day (DAY 145).

Fenrir had just had Reinward resurrected by High Whipmistress Spyrytara Xalass so he perhaps had had his memory jogged.

In any event he went back, handed over the 26,530 gold pieces and it was not long before Baeron was back in the land of the living.

Once he was up to speed with current events Baeron was keen to get back to Waterdeep but he agreed to help out a bit before he left.

Today Reinward bought a pair of Boots of Agile Leaping from Gondeth's.


DAY 524 (9th Eleasis) (August)

Today Reinward and Fenrir's armour was ready. It was delivered by one of Random's children. Reinward asked about Vanya and was told that she was 'doing fine'.

Reinward gave a note to the kid to give to her. It read:

''Other night was good fun. Glad I'm still alive, hope to do it again''

Today a gentleman called Henrey Heygens was hired to tutor Raz in how to behave in Westgate high society.

At work today Fenrir talked to Portia about who was next in line after the Croamarkh, Dreydal Trant and who would put their hat in the ring to replace him.

Portia mused:
''
Ibana Trant (his daughter and Minister of the Treasury) would go for it, but she would get small support. Kargerth Cormariel who represents
House Cormariel would go for it. Palla the Light of the Mercenaries' Guild could get it, but would not go for it. Urlyvl Athagdal of House Athagdal is in charge while the Croamarkh is missing, but he doesn't want to be Croamarkh. He is on record as saying he would rather be torn apart by badgers. Raziel Lightningrod (i.e. Fenrir!) is not local, not aligned with a Westgate House and would not get support.
''

Back at home that evening Fenrir said to Baeron:
'If you can knobble Kargerth Cormariel for me that would be a helpful thing to do before you head back to Westgate.'

Baeron said he would see what he could do.

DAY 525 (10th Eleasis) (August)

Today at work Portia told Fenrir that Lorek Shaymer was back in town.
You may remember he was a watchman that Fenrir managed to get out of his way in the chain of command by rescuing his slave-trade business partner (Brundesh) from Shaymer's dungeon and exposing him.

Later Fenrir got Gelly to find out more and that evening she told him.
'It's true, Shaymer is back at his house. The one were he had been holding Brundesh.'


DAY 526 (11th Eleasis) (August)

At work this morning Fenrir check what had legally been done regarding Shaymer. It appeared that Just Captain Torndith Hammersong (Fenrir's predecessor) had not charged Shaymer and had put Brundesh away somewhere in the care of a temple that looked after crazy people.

Fenrir went with Reinward to confront Shaymer at his house. He also took the City Sheriff with him.

'Its the Watch!' shouted Fenrir at the door.
'You! You're back, you ruined my life!' cried Shaymer when he answered it.
'We're watching you!' threatened Fenrir. 'Just put one foot wrong...'
'You've put lots of feet wrong!' cackled Shaymer in response. 'Just you wait!'

Fenrir sighed and left.
'Why is he blaming you for his downfall?' asked the City Sheriff with mild curiosity.
'Nevermind,' said Fenrir. 'Just have him watched.'
'Well, if you say so boss,' said the Sheriff. 'But it sounds to me that if you've got something you can charge him with, then you should take it to court.'

Fenrir raised an eyebrow. This Sheriff didn't seem at all bothered about openly questioning his superiors.


DAY 527 (12th Eleasis) (August)

In the morning Fenrir received a coded letter. He also noticed that the doomsday clock had gone another minute closer to midnight.

Today Reinward decided to go on a pilgrimage to Arabel in Cormyr. It was very quick, as pilgrimages go as he had Veddic Windwalk him most of the way there in about two hours. Fenrir went with them.

They travelled another hour on foot and arrived at Arabel. I say on foot, Veddic and Fenrir followed along on a magic carpet.

Once inside the city they got directions to the  Temple of Ilmater. Reinward gave some coppers to the poor and walked in.

He then put 100 gold into the collection plate.
'That's very kind of you,' said the adept.
'I want to speak to someone more senior,' said Reinward.

It was arranged that Rotrick the Holy, a cleric of Ilmater of sufficient rank would cast Commune on Reinward's behalf. He was very happy to see the Crown of Baleforte back again.

'I must learn the spell for tomorrow,' said Rotrick. 'It would be a great honour for us if you were to join us in prayer tonight.'

'Well ok then,' sighed Reinward.

While he prayed, Fenrir and Veddic had a night out on the town in Arabel.


DAY 528 (13th Eleasis) (August)

Commune was eventually cast at six in the morning.

Reinward managed to tear himself away by lunchtime and after meeting the others they headed back to Westgate.

They arrived at three o'clock.

When they got back home Gelly told them:
'Trystran Dauntinghorn has been seen getting drunk in town. He's going from tavern to tavern, very drunk. He was last seen at the Purple Lady.'

This greatly interested them so they left the house again. While Fenrir was disguised as Jerry Fudd, Reinward went as 'Reinward sans Crown'.
He was immediately spotted by some devoted followers of Ilmater who called out - 'There he is! The chosen one!'

Reinward went back in, then came out round the back as Mongo Lightcandy.

They found Dauntinghorn at the Purple Lady, as drunk as a lord and in the company of friends. Fenrir cast Detect Magic and sat down nearby. Strangely no magic showed up.

Reinward tried using the Crown of Baleforte to cast Magic Circle Against Evil. It worked but had no effect. Was Dauntinghorn not evil?

Dauntinghorn continued to talk to his friends at the bar. He was drunk and mentioned 'the Men of the Basilisk' several times. Reinward lurked nearby, listening in. He secretly held up a small mirror and could see Dauntinghorn in. He appeared to be neither evil or a vampire.

By now Dauntinghorn was quite drunk, and his friends sent for his carriage.
He didn't go home though, instead it went north to the Cockatrice Inn.

Here he met some other acquaintances and resumed his drinking. Fenrir entered disguised as "Colin Hunt". Reinward as Mongo Lightcandy.

They bought drinks for and talked directly to Dauntinghorn. He was confused and didn't really have any time for them, but Reinward did manage to dip into his pocket and take out a bit of paper.
Later he saw it was a shipping manifest for a vessel going from Cormyr to Teziir known as 'The Sweet Betty'.

More of Dauntinghorn's friends arrived and "Colin" was pushed to the side. Colin ordered garlic bread for everyone at the bar. Dauntinghorn and his friends each had a portion. Twice now they had proved he was no vampire!

Fenrir and Reinward went to their own table and over a few drinks started to hatch a plot. I think they had both had quite a lot to drink by now themselves!

I don't know why, considering they had now proved that he was neither evil or a vampire, they still wanted to kill him. It never seemed to occur to them that this Dauntinghorn they had found was not the
Night King at all, but an imposter or look-a-like.

Reinward remembered that he still had a red suicide pill that had been given to him by "Jane" ages ago in the catacombs when he had been captured and held there by the Night King.

He snuck over to the bar and slipped it into Dauntinghorn's drink.
He came back to the table and whispered loudly in Fenrir's ear:
'Ready the Watch!'
Fenrir did nothing, instead staying with Reinward and watching as  Dauntinghorn drank all of his drink, then fell flat on his face at the bar, stone dead.

For a moment his friends laughed, thinking he was just drunk, but after a minute or so a cleric was summoned (a dwarf cleric of Talos) who told them;
'He's as dead as a doornail. Now let me get back to my dinner!'

The Innkeeper was much alarmed and went to fetch help, but Dauntinghorn's friends simply settled the bill and took the corpse away in the coach.

You can imagine the urgent whispered conversation between Fenrir and Reinward at this stage - as once again they had acted in haste without fully considering the consequences of their actions!

I wonder if it ever occurred to Fenrir that he, the Commander of the Watch, had just witnessed the Crownbearer of Ilmater commit a cold blooded murder?