Guardians of the Grove - Recap 04/20/23

 A Soul Saved

The battle resumes with one Druid left standing between the Guardians and Mira. After a few close calls, the group is able to dispatch the druid and end her before things got any worse…things got worse. The underground cave begins to shake, unclear if the shakes are from their earlier explosions to enter or dismantling Mira’s magical orbs. With no way to run, climb, and escape while carrying Mira, Eltuire recalls purchasing a scroll of teleportation to the town of Worchester, she quickly pulls out the scroll and begins casting. With a casting time of a minute, every second feels like hours as the earth crumbles around the Guardians and they do their best to shelter themselves and each other from the falling debris. With enough concentration and motivation from the group El is able to finish the circle and just as the largest boulder caress Wulf’s luxurious hair, the group blinks out of existence and reappears at a magic circle safely in Worchester.

                                                                  What is a Name?                             

With no rest for the weary, the group is immediately thrown into another predicament, surrounded by Worchester guards the group does their best to disguise who they are exactly and provide fake names, unsure if this ploy was successful, the group proceeds further, but not without Atheya catching the attention of a guard who writes something down. While attempting to find their way to the Inn, Corvus feels uneasy and detects the presence of a fiend, simultaneously Edson DuVall arrives in the carriage. Expressing his disappointment in the manner in which they arrived, but also eager for them to honor their request and provide a certain document or documents to him to repay Atheya’s debt. Edson departs and guarantees that he will be in contact with them soon and to be ready. After wandering some more, the group is unable to find an Inn. Blood takes one for the team and lures an innocent drunk into leading the party to a luxurious hostel where discretion #1. At the entrance, Wulf pays for everything with large amounts of platinum and gold. Food, Wulf. Rest, Wulf, Potions, Wulf. Who knew he was Mr. Moneybags. Unfortunately, the drunk is literally turned away at the door anD killed by the fiend guards. Eltuire will remember this…

                                                                                  

                                                                               Exalted

After reaching their room and being fascinated by the built in features such as having their appearances automatically change to protect their identities, unseen servants cleaning up after them, and impeccable service, the group finally rests. They finally lay Mira to rest, who appears restored but in a deep coma of recovery. Not all is what it seems though as unseen forces move in the shadows or in the sky. A possible Elder Brain Dragon, a possible fiend employer, and other forces make their moves. However, the urgency to repay a debt stands above all and the Guardians strive to protect their own always and are ready to accept the job to protect Atheya.