troubles arise

The group split up to take care of business while in Qi. Fix visits Gidna at the tavern to find her mentally checked out. After waiting for a bit, Fix gets her attention. Gidna explains her mental absences as best as she knows how, realizing how comfortable she got with Darling. When asked about her offering to house Darling permanently, she admits having more time without the scarab would be beneficial for her.

Evangeline heads to the City of Bridges to meet up with Kilmoc, the Amber Pope. She finds several papers on his desk while she waits for his return. One in particular catches her attention, a list of places that have reported unusual sightings of things undead. Once Kilmoc arrives, Evangeline shares about her adventures in the Feywild, leaving out some details about Ordeith. He then takes her about the town, has dinner with Meus, and offers her lodging for the night. Evangeline accepts and takes the evening to learn more about a pendant she picked up in town. She learns the blue starburst within the sphere is a symbol of the Brightsun family. This family aided in founding Philolio then moved north to settle in Yosh-lin.

Kadath and Ordeith go to the temple in Qi to give Ralet the needed ingredients for the protection pendant. As they talk, Ralet finishes up the charm and gives it to Kadath. As they are leaving, Tatra stops them. She hands a new card to Kadath that came with a cryptic message. Kadath relays it immediately to Fix and thanks Tatra for the card. They go back to the estate to meet up with Fix and give Gidna the pendant.

That night Ordeith is visited by the Raven Queen. She shows him the beauty of a city prior to its curse, and the current situation of the City of Bones. She also tries to encourage him saying” Fear not, for what he gives I can provide.” He shares this the next morning after several prompting from Forsythe and Fix. Later that morning, Gavyn returns and they have some fun as they watch Ordeith win a drinking wager against him. Evangeline returns with more news, sharing with the group about the paper she found.

They all begin to discuss the unrest of the undead. Possible correlation to when the two swords came into proximity to one another. They also discuss the message from Tatra regarding the forces that swell. When recounting the message, one name stood out. Who is Klastun?
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Episode 78