@karnivor Laura, the Blue Moon Host, and the Hidden Moon Priestesses, manage to liberate the souls from the blood orb. They are given a true and proper death, instead of their suspended state. She is also confirmed to be quite confident at being able to replicate the process for the quicksilver itself, having uncovered a hidden chamber within the already secret study -- and knowing what she does now about Farian and May Celine's hidden research. [DM Xanatos Gambit]

She is also looking for the ever elusive "sublime kukri", or any kukri with high elemental damage. In addition, she's looking for a heated cloak.

Laura makes it known that she'd be happy to trade one of her 'Coh', 'Eld' or 'Lir' runes for an equivalent she lacks. Other runes, preferably those in duplicate, can be negotiated on a need basis. She also wishes to observe the runecrafting itself whenever someone's making something thus far untried, for her own scholarly purposes.

I like "Bramblehearts"

Reconnaissance & Intelligence Report 01D To: Captain Justine Lamar, Norwick Scouts From: Salina Datson Date/Time of Operation: 13th Kythorn, Post-Noon Location: South of the Flowering Woods Primary Objective Reconnoiter the area from which Doomguide patrols were ambushed. Locate possible subterranean root system suffering from corruption - possible necromancy at play. Terrain & Route Analysis We journeyed south beyond the Flowering Wood, through thickets and into an ancient subterranean hallow. Threat Assessment Hostile presence encountered: Ambush by goblin forces - arcanists - jolters Several parties of undead - heavily armed & armoured - priests Unseen 3rd party - possibly vampire Ghoul Lord & retinue of undead - possibly Granzt, servant of Ombretta(?) -Goblin ambush defeated -Several formations of undead soldiery destroyed -Ghoul Lord & retinue destroyed -Multiple friendly casualties Intelligence Assessment Following intelligence retrieved from the undead Doomguide attack (ref: Report 01C), we proceeded to the Temple of Kelemvor to retrieve additional details. After further ambushes on Doomguide patrols, we triangulated the probable location of the source of the attacks, south of the Flowering Woods. After dealing with a volatile goblin ambush along the way, on our arrival we found the location deeply compromised by undead enemies. After engaging several groups successfully, we located a subtereanean cavern guarded by some manner of forest spirit in the form of a large ethereal bear. Ambassador Auli'i was able to negotiate passage, and it permitted us entry to the location it was evidently charged with guarding. Delving into the caverns and passages, we briefly encountered an unseen voice which forewarned us about the Ghoul Lord ahead, and provided a 'tip' as to the location of Ombretta Piccolo - the Midden Bazaar was her last known destination. Upon entering the final sanctum, we were as one assailed with memories of the place's past. It was evidently once a place of sacred import to the Druidic circles of the area, a location of ritual and repose for their dead, returning them to the roots of the Rawlinswood. Likely, this very holy import is what drew the Ghoul Lord there, for it was in this chamber we located him and his undead retinue. A terrible battle ensued, with many of us falling to the unholy strength of his hammer. We destroyed him. We destroyed his retinue. We brought his body back to town to be incinerated. We brought our own dead back to be restored to life by the light of the Morninglord. On his person I recovered the following: A strange tome, likely unholy in nature, requires additional study A holy symbol of the Black Hand - destroyed We also retrieved the body of a long dead Druid, which the Ghoul Lord had been in the process of desecrating. We intend to return it to the local druids for proper resanctification and interment.

To: Norwick Redcloaks Command From: Recruit Sebastian Rusk Subject: Goblin and Worg Encounter within the Rawlinswood While conducting operations within the Rawlinswood, I traveled alongside Miv the Archer, Salina the Scout, Auli'i the Fey, and Zora the Adventurer. During our movement through the forest, we encountered multiple goblins accompanied by several worgs. The engagement began as a standard skirmish, though it quickly became stranger than any account I would have believed had I not witnessed it myself. Among the goblins was one acting in the role of a bard or jester. This goblin carried no serious discipline for battle at first and instead began singing loudly, dancing about the battlefield, and repeatedly shaking his backside in our direction in what I can only assume was meant to be some form of intimidation or mockery. I record this truthfully and without exaggeration, though I understand how ridiculous it sounds when written plainly in an official report. Despite the goblins’ attempts at disruption and confusion, the company held formation and defeated all hostile forces encountered in the skirmish. The worgs were particularly aggressive, but coordinated action from the group prevented them from breaking our line. Following the engagement, additional hostile movement and sounds were detected deeper within the Rawlinswood. Signs pointed toward increasing enemy numbers gathering nearby. Given the risk of encirclement and the uncertainty of enemy strength, the group made the decision to conduct a tactical withdrawal back toward safer territory rather than press deeper into the forest. The retreat was completed successfully with no members of the party left behind. Respectfully submitted, Recruit Sebastian Rusk

Jhael lends her research talents to Isolde's effort, leading her to Bingo as well in case he's familiar with the prior event. She suggests they try to persuade the mages of the Caldera to assist with this ritual, but more than that, the illusionist shares some of what she's learned from Farian: "If we can calculate the day and hour, we can draw upon the spheres to substitute for the shortage of mages." Meanwhile Aoth follows-up on her last suggestion: she requests a few Far Scouts to scour the land in search of the prophets and flocks of the Second Sun. Cursing herself lightly for having lost track of them during the Whisperwick/Bellos confrontations as she does, she will give them a list of signs to watch for, based on her last few encounters: travelers with a penitent air, humble, not-quite-raving but plainly caught by its zeal. She will attempt to persuade Perom's unit to do the same within Peltarch's walls.

Aenhever conveys that Maudin and Rheya have both come forth expressing their interest in the Coalesced Aether. That Rheya has claimed she will 'cleanse the rot' from the Mycellium should the Locus turn it over to her, and that - while this must be kept secret - Kzagoth will use it to separate himself from his infernal half. Both Maudin and Rheya have promised 'favors' as rewards...

Summary: Xoeth Bellos of Sunscourge Qasr is dead. Location: Dulhimide, Thay. Weather: Dry. Food/Wine: Inhospitable. Facts: The Golden Geese led an assault on Sunscourge Qasr. From your correspondent's behavior prior, Lord Bellos had learned that I delay and assault from the air. So we left unannounced a day early and attacked from below in order to bypass the majority of his security. Bellos cooperated fully and teleported us directly into his lair where he was defeated. Previously, Adan Whisperwick had provided us accurate intelligence on Bellos's operation, and the manner of Bellos's "allies" during the assault followed that pattern. Specifically, they began to loot the keep the second they were certain that we would eliminate him from their calculations. In the end, Whisperwick absconded with a wand of a pre-Kharsus power, charged with a 10th-level spell called Familicide. This wand may or may not be a fraud. The body of Kasimir Fisher was seen, but we were unable to speak with the prince directly. The entity in control left Sunscourge with an artifact of unknown capabilities. Bennek Sepret and 30 of Bellos's latest "wives" of noble birth have been freed. Marai Agnneh of Priador has proven herself as worthwhile ally for the present. Her aspiration for Tharchion enjoys our full support until evidence demands reconsideration. Odast Kakanos, uncle to the Princess Consort, appears to have fled even before our unannounced arrival. A partial copy of his journal indicates a history of his various experiments upon royal bloodlines, in line with the Brotherhood of the Endless. Thus, he poses a threat to the princesses' unborn child, but it is likely that, without external pressure to compel him to act, he will wait until the child has grown naturally into their inheritance. Recommendations: Whisperwick will need to be dealt with immediately. We understand that the Moonreachers known as Locus Operandi have information on his hidden location, and one of theirs, Florian, will return to Moonreach with the news that they are expected. The Geese, meanwhile, must focus on George Longcloak and rescuing his soul and life from whatever fate his recent death has locked him into. In the long term, I will recover my lands in Thay, resume my titles, and take a more active interest in the land's affairs. To achieve this meaningfully, it will be important to not rely entirely on House Agnneh for support and information. For the present, however, their support will be rewarded and returned.

Current event scheduled for this Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

Unfortunately, the earliest I will make it back home today is five hours from now. Assume George to be deep in the planning and going over the maps, trying to see if there are any holes in the encirclement that need plugging, the goal being that there will be no physical escape route. His comments on the whole matter can be boiled down to "bloody well done, Perom."

Richard Gale reports that the letter was successfully delivered to the King's' personal Kingsguard, who have reported that he has well received it. There is no response. [DM Xanatos Gambit]

Thank you all for coming! If you can post your input/recommendations/critics of the quest-boss fight here that will be most helpful. Video the fight: https://youtu.be/wN7qmjv5TaM Two things I realize: Quests with the party wide option enable should get initiated for all party members (right now, only updating quest progression works). I'll see what I can do in this regard. The CC vs. Boss Progress bar only gets updated when your PC lands a hit (or a spell). Which is unintuitive. I'll try to make it update for the entire party every time one hits (not sure if this is gonna be expensive code-wise, but we'll see).

Aenhever's questionnaire is marked with option 'A', and an 'X' marks the option to bind if necessary. He had taken the time to double underscore the word 'need' in that option.

Event is in 2.5 hours from the time of this post.