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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Flamestrike" data-source="post: 8311370" data-attributes="member: 6788736">The Mad Titan (Scene 1)Waterdeep. City of Splendors.A sprawling metropolis on the northern reaches of the Sword Coast, it’s where your party currently find themselves following your last successful adventure, defeating a vile plot by the Drow of Menzoberranzan to break the wards of Undermountain, and unleash the famed dungeons inhabitants onto the unsuspecting populace of the city; a precursor to an invasion thwarted only by your heroics and daring.Today, the Open Lord Laeral Siverhand has decreed a public holiday in recognition of your service to the city, and as guests of honor, you have all been invited to Castle Waterdeep to rub shoulders with the movers and shakers of the city, and the Open Lord herself!A grand feast is laid out, and Nobles and Lords alike clamor to meet the Heroes of Waterdeep. Bartholomew revels in the attention like a Rockstar; his honeyed words bewitching the courtiers and nobles alike, with scores of noblewomen (and a few noblemen) exchanging glances in his direction.Asa stands apart from the celebration; he and his halfling friend Ellina both obviously itching to be done with the feast, and back out there adventuring. Courtiers and high society are no place for the man known as the 'Quickest draw in the North', and his trusty Halfling sidekick –one of the most renowned burglars in all of Faerun.Alvins attentions are taken up by the current ruling body of the Church of Lathander. The position of head priest has been open ever since the return of the Deity and the schism between himself and Aumaunator splitting the church in two. The newly formed Church have an opening and desperately desire Alvin to put his name up for election to the high priest position so that Lathander can once again be worshipped in his own name.Midway through the ceremony you all watch on as Galvich is presented with the Dragonstaff of Ahgharion, a potent magical staff that is said to be able to control the Dragonward that protects the city from incursion by draconic creatures. Only a Dragon touched by the staff can safely enter the famed city. A knowing smile plays over the Sorcerers face as she accepts this great honor, her mind clearly elsewhere…([USER=7019027]@Asisreo[/USER] - that’s your magical staff, powers unchanged but it allows draconic creatures touched by it entry to the city past Agharions Dragonward, a spell powered by a mythal!)Notably - Laeral herself seems distant throughout the ceremony. As the evening winds down, you are all brought to her private audience for a meeting alone with her.Following her into her chambers, you notice the strangest thing… awaiting there, wearing different garb, but looking identical to the woman you just followed into the room, is another Laeral!The second woman speaks:‘I’m sorry to ruin the party, but I have just received news of the most utmost urgency from a rather... unusual guest. I had no option other than to investigate the claims personally, and it seems as if they are true. We are all in great danger; a threat not seen since the Sundering!Seeing your confused faces, she continues:Ah yes; I apologize for the ruse... I hope my Simulacrum wasn’t too boring during the party!'The two Laerals smile at each other and the real Laeral turns you again.‘Now, if you don’t mind; time is of the essence. Please, follow me.’The runes of a teleportation sigil flare into life on the floor in front of you, and she indicates towards the circle, her gaze one of utmost seriousness.--------What do you do?Also, at this stage, feel free to describe your PCs to the other players, and add on any actions you want to perform at the party before meeting Laeral (the real one!).</blockquote>

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