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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Old One" data-source="post: 82927" data-attributes="member: 83">InterludeUnfinished BusinessAlthough our intrepid band is currently neck deep in intrigue in the port city of Oar, other tasks and trials await their gentle attentions<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" />!Other Plot Lines<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> The Cult of Ashai: Research on this obscure, but menacing cult was one of the main purposes for their trip to Oar.  Clearly, the mysterious "R" is up to no good, but who is she and exactly what his she about?  She has demonstrated mastery over powerful magic, particularly in the field of necromancy.  Her eyes seem to be everywhere and little escapes her notice.  Every day they spend in Oar prevents them from finding out what is going on... </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Sisters and Lovers: Sisters and lovers plague the mind of Quintus.  He feels responsible for finding suitable matches for his myriad of sisters.  Sabrina, the oldest, has taken up with the lout Orsen Jucadius (one of the Swords of Glynden) and his currently his paramour.  She refuses to listen to reason and return home to kin and hearth. Maxima is certainly interested in Rowan and Quintus thought the ranger returned her feelings, but his friend's eyes now linger far too long on Drusilla Cassuvius for Quintus' tastes. Quintus knows Drusilla likes him and she represents the wealth and prestige that the sorcerer longs to attain for his family name.  Unfortunately, thoughts of the Cassuvius girl are clouded by lingering feelings for his old lover and mining crew member Abrigal.  He fears something terrible has befallen her, either at the hands of Ned Gallway or through her own interests in necromancy.  Can he commit himself to Drusilla with Abrigal still in his mind? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> "Fortress Scipio": Sextus has claimed the old auxiliary cohortal base for the Family Scipio, but can he make the claim stick?  The crumbling fort would make a fine base of operations to expand Glynden's influence to the West and perhaps open trade with the tribes across the Thunder River, but is it too isolated?  What secrets still lie hidden within the silent walls? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Dungeons and Diapers: Rosë now has responsibility for a 3-month old son.  The child is currently under the care of the Matron Scipio and her herd of daughters.  Will the child grow to wield axe or knitting needle? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Enemies Within: Both Ned Gallway (foreman of "Boss" Brathwaite's mining company) and Josephus of Bremerton (tracker and militia scout) give the party - and Quintus in particular - dark looks as they pass.  Quintus posses a scroll that the former wants back very badly and the elder Scipio accussed the latter of poison and attempted murder!  What kind of reception awaits the band from these two upon their return? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Rosë and his Past: An eagle-shaped birthmark stretches from shoulder-to-shoulder across the barbarian's broad back.  His father was the so-called "Emperor of the North" a generation ago.  His grandfather is the Warlord of the Brigantes.  The members of the tribes across the river hate him and want to kill him on site.  What kind of destiny awaits this fierce warrior? </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Let's Put on our Merchant's Hat: Quintus' sister Luella is proving to be quite a trader.  The party has made contacts with several prominent trading families.  The abandoned western mines are still ripe with a variety of ores.  Can Quintus bring it all together and start his own merchant coster - bypassing "Boss" Brathwaite and securing another source of income for Glynden and the Scipio family - or is our enterprising sorcerer building a house of cards?</li> </ul>The party has many irons in the fire!  Which ones will be made into well-tempered blades and which ones will burn our heroes badly?  Come back soon to find out<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" />!~ Old One</blockquote>

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