Discoveries and Preparations
Flint, Brynn and Lirithyn talk about ways to confront Azura with the bad news about her parents, they meet up with Azura and Myriany who have been gathering shells, sticks, mushrooms, and other small bits and bops for the ritual, which has Azura is all in for. They meet Myriany once again, who behind her has a fiery spirit wolf with wings that starts cuddling with Fang while the others talk with Azura and Myriany. They decide for now that the ritual will take place in the morning so they all have enough time to drink, play games and party.
The group talks with Jaylienne the campcook and helps with the party preparations. While Lirithyn is setting up a flagpole and Myriany is helping Jaylienne with the preparations of the dinner. Some prisoners talk about inviting the magisters to join, to maybe loosen them up a little while others stray away from that decision.
Brynn and Flint are walking up to the small podium that is being set up. There they meet a familiar face; Lohse the bard that the group has had their suspicions on and Echo, a mute young man who both were planning to have a small performance. Fang and Brynn decide to join in and prepare and practice with the other two to also stay and have a close watch on Lohse. While
Flint and Brynn notice that Lohse although playing quite well she is holding her lute upwards in a weird way, as if she has been holding the lute for the first time.
While the group is discussing Lohse's strange behaviors, Myriany notes that she has been consistently watching Brynn, Lirithyn, Flint and Fangs tent. As she says this Myriany notices someone staring at the group from behind their own tent. Fang rushes up to the spot where Myriany saw the figure but no-one was seen.
Brynn out of weariness takes out the pillow that was gifted from Lohse and returns it to Lohse's tent, while no one is in the tent, she decides to look into the tent, but finds nothing strange besides Lohse's clothing all on top of eachother in a messy pile, indicating that she recently had changed.
While the group talks about Lohse's wherabouts and the clothes on the ground, they wait for the feast that has been made by Jaylienne, Myriany and Jara. Candied Apples, Wood-Elf Forest salad, bacon and smoked mussels and a sweet drink.
Brynn and Flint decide to go to Dawn and invite her to the dinner since she is still in her tent. While they try to be nice to her, she is still hostile to the them and declines the invitation, Dawn tries to put her hand on Brynn's shoulder to make her point but Flint grabs the arm. They decide to leave Dawn to her own pity, but before they leave Flint notes to Dawn to be weary of Lohse, because of her strange activities. As they walk away, it can be heard from Dawn's tent ''Who the fuck is Lohse''
The group discus Sir Pip's and Finley's absence and finds it strange that he hasn't returned yet, and they consider looking for them later. They also haven't seen any sign of Lohse during the party and the group speculates about her whereabouts and possible impersonation by a creature. So Flint decides to go to her tent to see if she is there, but notices that the clothes are missing.
The group doesn't trust Ishmara either, due to her mentions of her ritual for Azura and her bloody knife that is stuck on her hand. The group notices that Ishmara has not been using the ritual dagger during dinner and instead asked someone across from her to cut the meat for her. She does however occasionally glance in the groups direction.
Flint decides to have a conversation with Ishmara, she is set on the ritual, and tries to propose Flint with a simple dice game, if she wins the ritual for Azura, will continue, and if Flint wins she will leave Azura alone.'
While the party is starting to disperse while some prisoners are starting to play games, or prepare for the music performance. Azura mentions to Brynn, that she ships Ishmara and Flint, since they are talking to each other privately away from the party. Azura has a list full of potential ships for the people here in camp, not only for the prisoners but also for the magisters as well.
As the group comes together to talk to Ishmara about her blood rituals, Ishmara mentions the price for such ritual... A few drops of blood with just a prick of her dagger from someone's finger tip. While Brynn is curious about the bloodmagic, Ishmara half-jokingly mentions to Brynn that a small pet like apprentice would do nicely. Myriany seems on the fence about it. Lirithyn decides to give in.
In exchange for his blood Ishmara performs a ritual to locate Lohse. With Flint's blood Ishmara traces a circle and starts asking for Lohse's description, she seems to not have seen Lohse in camp even after Brynn shows a minor illusion of Lohse. After the ritual completes and Ishmara states that Lohse is either dead, or alive but in a different plane to our own.
They consider the possibility that Lohse might be an impersonator, and they will need to investigate Lohse more closely
With no mention of Lohse, Brynn and Fang start the performance although rocky, the soon catch up with Echo's marvelous work on his lute. While the crowd is starting to walk in the open circle to start dancing Myriany and Lirithyn start dancing an old Elven dance, they manage to get Carmen and Pine a little goblin with a Wrench as an arm to dance with them, and although it looks nothing like the dance anymore everyone seems to be enjoying their time.
While Brynn, Flint and Echo are playing on stage, a new person joins from behind them playing perfectly on their lute. (Holding it correctly this time) Lohse joins the performance.
While the party is going. The music suddenly stops and the crowd starts talking as two Magisters covered in a black dripping liquid approach the ongoing party. The vibe becomes tense as they state that one or more prisoners are conspiring with demons as they have just slain a demon. Although they talk about a basement they seem still frustrated and cut of their own sentences. While the group tries to decieve them.
During this altercation, Lohse sees an opportunity and simply walks of stage, but Flint decides to follow her. Lohse walks away behind the big tent, and tries to cast Sleep on Flint to no avail. She then starts to run away, with Flint running behind her. At a sudden moment she stops. As Flint approaches her she turns around, revealing black demonic eyes to Flint and then suddenly disappears in to the ground leaving her clothing behind.
Lirithyn notes that the magisters have papers sticking from under their belts, with the words ''Rest in Peace'' written on it.
The magisters start accusing prisoners with their involvement with the demon while the group and the other prisoners deny any involvement, while questioning the magisters of their own ability to do their jobs, and their own potential role in the summoning of the demon.
Vora, one of the Magisters seems to be wounded and holding her stomach. The crowd is reacting with fear and suspicion at the mention of demons, with some people shying away and others panicking a little
As the last remaining Magister decides to leave, with the mention of more patrols and a more closer watch on the prison camp, Flint arrives with the clothes from Lohse as he shares to Eva what has happened and accuses Lohse of being some sort of impersonator consorting with demons. Flint also presents her clothes as evidence.
The camp members react to the accusation, with some expressing surprise and skepticism while Jaylienne and Azura express concern, as they sleep in the same tent as Lohse and haven't noticed those strange behaviors. Azura even mentions and defends Lohses friendly nature to a certain point
Flint discusses with the group what he has seen after following Lohse and how they might indeed connect to each other, he mentions Lohse having black demon like eyes similar but not exactly to the demon in the basement.
The group decides to switch tents, with the concern of Lohse returning, they decide for them to move further away from their original tent and Myriany moves in with them, while Jaylienne and Azura join Jara and Evan's tent as both tents were only holding two.
Since Lohse's behavior is very concerning the group decides to warn others and warn others in camp. Once again Flint moves up to Dawn's tent to warn her but Dawn once again says ''Who even the fuck is this Lohse''. Lohses disappearance is still unclear, was it with the use of source or was her collar in fact real and was it something else in play.
Inside their new tent they discuss what happened during the day and the possibility of hiding the scrolls that they found in the basement, in a safe new place so they have control of opening the door.
During their talks Sir Pip eventually finds the new tent they sleep in. As he sees Myriany he states ''Ahh... Another Godwoken.''. Lirithyn reveals that he might know a way of securing the scrolls but he rather does that in private with concern and negative responses, from the group. Lirithyn eventually explains that he has a artifact, a bracelet that lets him go to another plane, where he often hunts and collects the parts sell and take back home. After the group finaly agrees Lirithyn traces the artifact and disappears. The others in the tent discuss Lirithyn's artifact, and are weary of it, since they have seen the bracelet seeping a green substance in and around the arm of Lirithyn's bracelet.
As Lirithyn returns he imidiatly spots Sir Pip Eyes agaze towards him. For a moment he alone sees that Sir Pip's eyes match the same green color of the realm and of his veins around the bracelet. Sir Pip doesn't get the chance to talk to him as the group imidiatly question the origin and purpose of the bracelet and question if Lirithyn is thrustworth or not, and demand answers.
To cut the tention of the ''Godwoken'' Sir Pip decides to give the group a poster and a diary entry that he has secured during his search for answers. On the poster it is shown that a magister has died because of a demon that slayed her in her own farmhouse. The diary entry mentions of several important things;
-Ifnela wrote the diary entry this morning
-She was gifted this farmhouse by Dallis, away from the other Magisters
-She is trying to couple Aurelius and Tazzy together
-Ifnela shows compassion towards Kniles, who others call Basement dweller and Freak among other names
-She sees him still as a man just with unusual practices
-Her basement holds a place for storage, a burnt down crafting room, and a chapel
-She often visits the priest who suffers while chanting, she often prays with him, to help his spirit
-Under her cabin she found a hidden door which she is still working on to open it, although to no avail
-Ifnela writes that she wants to help the prisoners escape and would escort them in to the forest behind the fort
The group talk the diary entry and about investigating again and finding a way in the fortress or in the farmhouse to potentially escape. They discuss the possibility of the magisters being aware of the demon and using it as a cover-up.
To prepare for the night Ember, Myriany's wildfire spirit wolf sleeps in the middle of tent to give everyone in the tent a little warmth with his aura.
Discoveries and Preparations
Flint, Brynn, and Lirithyn discuss how to confront Azura with the bad news about her parents.
They meet Azura and Myriany, who have been gathering materials (shells, sticks, mushrooms, etc.) for the ritual.
Myriany appears with a fiery spirit wolf with wings, who cuddles with Fang.
The group decides the ritual will take place in the morning, giving everyone time to drink, play games, and party.
Party Preparations
The group helps Jaylienne, the camp cook, with preparations.
Lirithyn sets up a flagpole; Myriany helps with dinner.
Some prisoners suggest inviting the magisters to loosen them up, while others oppose the idea.
Brynn and Flint head to a small podium being set up and meet Lohse (the bard) and Echo (a mute young man).
Fang and Brynn join Lohse and Echo to perform music, also keeping an eye on Lohse.
Flint and Brynn notice Lohse holding her lute oddly—like she’s never played before.
Brit meets Lohse and Echo; they plan to make music together with Brit on the lute, Echo on another instrument, and Flint possibly on drums.
The group prepares for the feast and musical performance, with Brim starting on her violin.
Lohse’s Odd Behavior and Camp Events
Myriany points out that Lohse has been watching their tent.
Myriany then spots a figure watching them, but Fang finds no one there.
Brynn, uneasy, returns Lohse’s gifted pillow to her tent.
Inside, she finds Lohse’s clothes piled messily, suggesting she recently changed.
Dinner is served: candied apples, Wood-Elf forest salad, bacon, smoked mussels, and a sweet drink.
Interactions with Dawn
Brynn and Flint invite Dawn to dinner.
Dawn is hostile and declines.
Flint warns her to be wary of Lohse; Dawn retorts, “Who the fuck is Lohse?”
Missing Companions and Suspicious Rituals
The group notes the absence of Sir Pip and Finley.
Lohse is nowhere to be found; her clothes later vanish from her tent.
The group distrusts Ishmara due to her ritual knife and fixation on Azura’s ritual.
Ishmara proposes a dice game to Flint: if she wins, the ritual proceeds; if he wins, she’ll leave Azura alone.
Party, Performances, and Rumors
Prisoners start games and performances.
Azura teases Brynn, saying she “ships” Ishmara and Flint.
Azura has a list of potential “ships” for prisoners and magisters alike.
The group discusses Ishmara’s blood rituals.
She says it only requires a few drops of blood.
Half-jokingly suggests Brynn would make a “small pet apprentice.”
Lirithyn volunteers to give blood.
Using Flint’s blood, Ishmara performs a ritual to locate Lohse.
Result: Lohse is either dead or on another plane.
The group suspects Lohse may be an impersonator.
The Feast and Music Performance
Brynn and Fang begin performing; Echo’s lute playing impresses the crowd.
Myriany and Lirithyn dance an old Elven dance with Carmen and Pine (a goblin with a wrench arm).
Lohse unexpectedly joins the performance, this time holding her lute correctly.
Demon Accusations
Two Magisters arrive covered in black liquid, claiming a demon was slain and accusing prisoners of conspiring with demons.
The group tries to deceive them while the magisters ramble about a “basement.”
Lohse sneaks away; Flint follows her.
Lohse casts Sleep unsuccessfully on Flint, then flees.
She stops, reveals black demonic eyes, and disappears into the ground—leaving her clothes behind.
Lirithyn notices papers on the magisters with “Rest in Peace” written on them.
The magisters accuse prisoners; panic spreads through the camp.
One magister, Vora, is wounded and clutching her stomach.
The magisters eventually leave, warning of increased patrols.
Aftermath of Lohse’s Disappearance
Flint returns with Lohse’s clothes and accuses her of being a demonic impersonator.
Jaylienne and Azura are concerned since they shared a tent with Lohse and never noticed anything strange.
Flint recounts what he saw—Lohse’s demonic eyes similar to (but not the same as) the basement demon.
The group switches tents:
Myriany joins Flint, Brynn, Lirithyn, and Fang.
Jaylienne and Azura move in with Jara and Evan.
Flint warns Dawn again, who still says, “Who even the fuck is this Lohse?”
The group discusses hiding the basement scrolls in a safer place.
Sir Pip’s Return and Lirithyn’s Secret
Sir Pip finds the new tent and greets Myriany with, “Ahh… another Godwoken.”
Lirithyn reveals he has a bracelet artifact allowing him to travel to another plane to hunt and collect items.
The group is wary, noting the bracelet leaks a green substance.
Lirithyn uses it to hide the scrolls, disappears, then returns.
He sees Sir Pip’s eyes glowing the same green as the artifact’s energy.
The group demands answers about the bracelet and Lirithyn’s trustworthiness.
Sir Pip’s Revelation
To ease tensions, Sir Pip gives the group a poster and a diary entry he found:
Poster & Diary Details:
The magister Ifnela wrote the diary entry that morning.
Gifted a farmhouse by Dallis, away from other magisters.
Trying to couple Aurelius and Tazzy together.
Shows compassion for Kniles (“the basement dweller”), seeing him as human despite his habits.
Her basement includes storage, a burnt crafting room, and a chapel.
She visits a suffering priest and prays with him.
Found a hidden door under her cabin she can’t open.
Planned to help the prisoners escape via the forest behind the fort.
Plans and Rest
The group discusses investigating the farmhouse and fortress for a potential escape.
They suspect the magisters may know about the demon and are covering it up.
Ember, Myriany’s wildfire spirit wolf, sleeps in the center of the tent, keeping everyone warm with his aura.