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 Corywn tries to see the Baron but is told the Baron is too ill. After two hours of waiting, he goes on to the Temple of Abadar to see [[game_systems:pathfinder:crown:npcs:Abrun Palliettor| Chief Enumerator Abrun Palliettor]]. Once in the Church, he begins to talk with Abrun about the Cult of the Twilight Child. Before the two can sit down, two bandits appear and attack Corwyn, cutting him down in a moment. The Chief Enumerator glows holy light and restores Corwyn to consciousness. Corwyn leaps up and avoids more damage and with the help Abrun, kills one bandit and helps subdue the other. It seems they were The rogue explains that they received their contract from a figure in one of their usual haunts (a seedy tavern called the **Grand Uncle**). Their employer was cloaked and hooded, but the rogues realized that he was an Aasimar, not a human. Further, they spotted their employer attempting to conceal a strange round cap with an attached veil. Corwyn is blessed by Abrun, and given permission to take their equipment.  Corywn tries to see the Baron but is told the Baron is too ill. After two hours of waiting, he goes on to the Temple of Abadar to see [[game_systems:pathfinder:crown:npcs:Abrun Palliettor| Chief Enumerator Abrun Palliettor]]. Once in the Church, he begins to talk with Abrun about the Cult of the Twilight Child. Before the two can sit down, two bandits appear and attack Corwyn, cutting him down in a moment. The Chief Enumerator glows holy light and restores Corwyn to consciousness. Corwyn leaps up and avoids more damage and with the help Abrun, kills one bandit and helps subdue the other. It seems they were The rogue explains that they received their contract from a figure in one of their usual haunts (a seedy tavern called the **Grand Uncle**). Their employer was cloaked and hooded, but the rogues realized that he was an Aasimar, not a human. Further, they spotted their employer attempting to conceal a strange round cap with an attached veil. Corwyn is blessed by Abrun, and given permission to take their equipment. 
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 Cassia decides to check up on the Restaurant Lord Rudig mentioned, **Savories **. Savories is a new, upscale restaurant in Yanmass that has the local nobles buzzing and vying for seats. There are currently five patrons in Savories: an elderly married couple and a trio of wealthy human siblings There are also two cooks working in the kitchen to the west. The oily-haired but impeccably dressed Argentus serves as host and server in order to hobnob with the elite dining at his establishment. He is clearly unhappy to see Cassia enter and works to get her to eat and leave. Cassia can tell the other patrons are under some sort of charm spell. After taking her order for lamb, Cassia casts //sense thoughts// and confirms he is wanting her to leave, and even thinking of using //charm// or //suggestion// to get her to leave. Despite this knowledge, Cassia fails two saving throws to follow the suggestion she eat and leave. As soon as she leaves the establishment, she knows what was up.  Cassia decides to check up on the Restaurant Lord Rudig mentioned, **Savories **. Savories is a new, upscale restaurant in Yanmass that has the local nobles buzzing and vying for seats. There are currently five patrons in Savories: an elderly married couple and a trio of wealthy human siblings There are also two cooks working in the kitchen to the west. The oily-haired but impeccably dressed Argentus serves as host and server in order to hobnob with the elite dining at his establishment. He is clearly unhappy to see Cassia enter and works to get her to eat and leave. Cassia can tell the other patrons are under some sort of charm spell. After taking her order for lamb, Cassia casts //sense thoughts// and confirms he is wanting her to leave, and even thinking of using //charm// or //suggestion// to get her to leave. Despite this knowledge, Cassia fails two saving throws to follow the suggestion she eat and leave. As soon as she leaves the establishment, she knows what was up. 
  
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 {{:game_systems:pathfinder:crown:npcs:gallindra.jpg?nolink&400 |}}The group takes time to strategize the best use of their agents. They know the Bravos will need to be countered and that they have sent their own agents to Oppera and Merret. Using their [[game_systems:pathfinder:crown:Talden_figurines|Talden Figurines of Wonders Power]], the group sends out dispatches and arrays their agents in Yanmass to counter the Bravos and start work on aiding some of those on the Mercantile Council. In the last week, Kavian was able to set Zamillia Commia up with her desired access to a specialty silk, via a contract with Jambis. This will result in an additional flow of revenue for Stachys that will start to personally enrich Kavain in new year. Mikhael’s work with Falvonius Sylvius had helped him unwind his unfortunate contacts with the criminal loan sharks in Yanmass. While Sylvius still needs assistance setting his books up moving forward, he is now in a much better position. Of course, there may be some fall out directed at Mikhael from the darker side of the city, but as the merchant’s fortunes stabilize, Mikhael can also expect some return on his local investment.  {{:game_systems:pathfinder:crown:npcs:gallindra.jpg?nolink&400 |}}The group takes time to strategize the best use of their agents. They know the Bravos will need to be countered and that they have sent their own agents to Oppera and Merret. Using their [[game_systems:pathfinder:crown:Talden_figurines|Talden Figurines of Wonders Power]], the group sends out dispatches and arrays their agents in Yanmass to counter the Bravos and start work on aiding some of those on the Mercantile Council. In the last week, Kavian was able to set Zamillia Commia up with her desired access to a specialty silk, via a contract with Jambis. This will result in an additional flow of revenue for Stachys that will start to personally enrich Kavain in new year. Mikhael’s work with Falvonius Sylvius had helped him unwind his unfortunate contacts with the criminal loan sharks in Yanmass. While Sylvius still needs assistance setting his books up moving forward, he is now in a much better position. Of course, there may be some fall out directed at Mikhael from the darker side of the city, but as the merchant’s fortunes stabilize, Mikhael can also expect some return on his local investment. 
  
-For this week, Detash and Elsa set their away teamss to counter the operations of the Bravos in Oppera, and Merret County respectively, foiling the plans of that group. Corwyn’s agents are able to find the Postumius in a den of ill repute. In Yanmass. +For this week, Detash and Elsa set their away teamss to counter the operations of the Bravos in Oppera, and Merret County respectively, foiling the plans of that group. Corwyn’s agents are able to find the Postumius in a den of ill repute in Oppera. 
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 Back in Yanmass, Mikhael runs counter operations, while Cassia again has her team run cover for Kavian’s agents spying on the Bravos. Kavian also sets his group to find rare hides for Lord Caelus Simplex. It appears there have been active dire tigers in the grasslands and Kavian’s group finds three pelts for Lord Simplex to obtain before they hit the market. Iona uses her team to help change the feelings in the city that legislation should be passed to change farming to limit unlimited grazing, which local farmers seem to be all for.  Back in Yanmass, Mikhael runs counter operations, while Cassia again has her team run cover for Kavian’s agents spying on the Bravos. Kavian also sets his group to find rare hides for Lord Caelus Simplex. It appears there have been active dire tigers in the grasslands and Kavian’s group finds three pelts for Lord Simplex to obtain before they hit the market. Iona uses her team to help change the feelings in the city that legislation should be passed to change farming to limit unlimited grazing, which local farmers seem to be all for. 
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 |Campaign Dates |Calistril 17- 23 4720| |Campaign Dates |Calistril 17- 23 4720|
  
-After a week of training, the group meets with Stephana, Victor, and Cassandra for their briefing:+After a week of training, the group meets with Stephana, Victor, and Cassandra for their briefing. Stephana speaks:
  
 // “I’m sorry that the questions with at first has soured the relationship between you and Lion Blades. I am also sorry that the secession crisis has kept us from supporting the Princess. Ultimately our loyalty must always be to the nation and the Taldan people. To take sides in a political conflict is to dilute the Lion Blades’ power and purpose. But now it seems that political conflict is spilling over into national security. Your direct boss, Lady Lotheed brought us the documents you recovered in Zimar, and they corroborate similar reports we’ve gathered from Sardis Township, Pol, and Demgazi. Maxillar Pythareus is rattling his saber for war, and he appears to be spilling Taldan blood to get it.// // “I’m sorry that the questions with at first has soured the relationship between you and Lion Blades. I am also sorry that the secession crisis has kept us from supporting the Princess. Ultimately our loyalty must always be to the nation and the Taldan people. To take sides in a political conflict is to dilute the Lion Blades’ power and purpose. But now it seems that political conflict is spilling over into national security. Your direct boss, Lady Lotheed brought us the documents you recovered in Zimar, and they corroborate similar reports we’ve gathered from Sardis Township, Pol, and Demgazi. Maxillar Pythareus is rattling his saber for war, and he appears to be spilling Taldan blood to get it.//
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 This arched door seems worked from solid gold. In the center of the door, the image of a lion rears on its hind legs, its mouth open in a silent roar. Beyond this door stands an idealized vision of Taldor from the ancient past, as it exists in most citizens’ minds: This arched door seems worked from solid gold. In the center of the door, the image of a lion rears on its hind legs, its mouth open in a silent roar. Beyond this door stands an idealized vision of Taldor from the ancient past, as it exists in most citizens’ minds:
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 Golden fields of wheat, rippled by the wind into ocean-like waves, extend as far as the eye can see, until they meet majestic mountains at the horizon. Bone-white ruins jut haphazardly from the landscape. A heroic figure stands atop a broken column, stark against the endless sunset. Golden fields of wheat, rippled by the wind into ocean-like waves, extend as far as the eye can see, until they meet majestic mountains at the horizon. Bone-white ruins jut haphazardly from the landscape. A heroic figure stands atop a broken column, stark against the endless sunset.
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 The exhaustion of his ordeal leaves Carrius unconscious for several hours, providing ample time to report to return with Martella Lotheed and Princess Eutropia. By the time Carrius awakens, Eutropia has made arrangements with the palace sentries and Ulfen Guard to stand down. The exhaustion of his ordeal leaves Carrius unconscious for several hours, providing ample time to report to return with Martella Lotheed and Princess Eutropia. By the time Carrius awakens, Eutropia has made arrangements with the palace sentries and Ulfen Guard to stand down.
  
-===== Machination, Coronation, and Exaltation =====+===== 22 Machination, Coronation, and Exaltation =====
  
 +|Game Date|03/30/2023|
  
 ==== Machination ==== ==== Machination ====
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 At her coronation, Eutropia gives a brief message of hope and thanks. The heroes of the hour are, of course, in attendance, and the Grand Princess formally knights each of them, as she did a year ago before they left for Meratt county. She jokes that //”This time, there are witnesses!”//. The saviors of the empire are now the senior members of an ancient and currently unused order, The Order of the Mantel. This is one week before the 13th of Aroden and the Exaltation Gala.  At her coronation, Eutropia gives a brief message of hope and thanks. The heroes of the hour are, of course, in attendance, and the Grand Princess formally knights each of them, as she did a year ago before they left for Meratt county. She jokes that //”This time, there are witnesses!”//. The saviors of the empire are now the senior members of an ancient and currently unused order, The Order of the Mantel. This is one week before the 13th of Aroden and the Exaltation Gala. 
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 Unlike last year, this year the group is fully engaged in the week of celebrations and schemes leading up to the Gala. It is more and more clear the level of fame they all now possess. People who would never have given any of any of them the time of day, now not just listen to the heroes, but seek them out. While Cassia and Corwyn are used to interaction with nobles, it unsettling to the rest. Corwyn uses this time to investigate buying up his family’s debts, while Cassia spends time with the high families of the Zespires, the Vinmarks, and of course, her own Kathis.  Unlike last year, this year the group is fully engaged in the week of celebrations and schemes leading up to the Gala. It is more and more clear the level of fame they all now possess. People who would never have given any of any of them the time of day, now not just listen to the heroes, but seek them out. While Cassia and Corwyn are used to interaction with nobles, it unsettling to the rest. Corwyn uses this time to investigate buying up his family’s debts, while Cassia spends time with the high families of the Zespires, the Vinmarks, and of course, her own Kathis. 
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 Family banners and provincial flags drape the sides of most buildings, with merchants hawking heraldry ranging from replica banners of the old Armies of Exploration to wooden swords and handheld Taldan flags for children. Taverns offer themed drink and food, with varying bars adopting well-known nobles from the long history of the empire as their mascot or self-declared patron. In the market, there are dolls of heroes of old and their enemies. They group is amused to find versions not only of the Grand Princess, but of each of them, including some of the enemies they have fought.  Family banners and provincial flags drape the sides of most buildings, with merchants hawking heraldry ranging from replica banners of the old Armies of Exploration to wooden swords and handheld Taldan flags for children. Taverns offer themed drink and food, with varying bars adopting well-known nobles from the long history of the empire as their mascot or self-declared patron. In the market, there are dolls of heroes of old and their enemies. They group is amused to find versions not only of the Grand Princess, but of each of them, including some of the enemies they have fought. 
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 This year there is a large foreign continent of visitors from around the Inner Sea who have stayed the week since the coronation. There is a growing notion that Taldor is about to change, and the world waits with baited breath. This is especially true for lands bordering Taldor, or former areas controlled by it, such as Andoran’s Supreme Elect Andira Marusek, a delegate from House Thrune in Cheliax, Erik Thrune, and Senator Laux Devaux from Galt. There are even some leaders from a couple of the River Kingdoms. This year there is a large foreign continent of visitors from around the Inner Sea who have stayed the week since the coronation. There is a growing notion that Taldor is about to change, and the world waits with baited breath. This is especially true for lands bordering Taldor, or former areas controlled by it, such as Andoran’s Supreme Elect Andira Marusek, a delegate from House Thrune in Cheliax, Erik Thrune, and Senator Laux Devaux from Galt. There are even some leaders from a couple of the River Kingdoms.
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 //”People of Taldor, let us move forward into the future! Let us work together to rebuild Taldor, not as it was, but as it can be.”// //”People of Taldor, let us move forward into the future! Let us work together to rebuild Taldor, not as it was, but as it can be.”//
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 With that she lets the crowd applause as she waves. After that she turns to you and thanks and congratulates you each in turn. Those of you not made a Senator or a Minster, she invites to be part of her Privy Council, which by tradition cannot be a Senator or member of the Cabinet.  With that she lets the crowd applause as she waves. After that she turns to you and thanks and congratulates you each in turn. Those of you not made a Senator or a Minster, she invites to be part of her Privy Council, which by tradition cannot be a Senator or member of the Cabinet. 
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 Eutropia’s legacy is remarkable for its nuanced balance. Her rule is marked by taking a firm hand against threats and rivals, treating allies and the poor with great respect, and using the benefits of both to invest in infrastructure. Eutropia the Measured is a cunning diplomat, expanding foreign trade and attracting foreign scholars, artists, and workers to Taldor’s shore to enrich its culture, while sending Taldan envoys to the other nations of Avistan, Casmaron, and Garund to spread her country’s knowledge and art. To help the nation see to its own needs more efficiently, she delegates the power to appoint Senators to regional nobility, allowing barons and landgraves to appoint representatives in the Senate. While her reign lacks a marked boom in economy, education, or conquest, it is a long and welcome period of gradual improvements in most areas of Taldan life. Eutropia’s legacy is remarkable for its nuanced balance. Her rule is marked by taking a firm hand against threats and rivals, treating allies and the poor with great respect, and using the benefits of both to invest in infrastructure. Eutropia the Measured is a cunning diplomat, expanding foreign trade and attracting foreign scholars, artists, and workers to Taldor’s shore to enrich its culture, while sending Taldan envoys to the other nations of Avistan, Casmaron, and Garund to spread her country’s knowledge and art. To help the nation see to its own needs more efficiently, she delegates the power to appoint Senators to regional nobility, allowing barons and landgraves to appoint representatives in the Senate. While her reign lacks a marked boom in economy, education, or conquest, it is a long and welcome period of gradual improvements in most areas of Taldan life.
  
-What is next for the heroes? Is it a life of peace and happily ever after? There are still dangers in the world. The Brotherhood of Silence has been defeated. Its patron god [https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Norgorber|Norgorber]] stand humiliated. And what of the rest of the Immaculate Circle and Lotheed’s vial “pet” sahkil, Thassritoum? For now, however, there is much to do that is not running around the empire or other planes. It is time for marriage, for hearth, for home. +What is next for the heroes? Is it a life of peace and happily ever after? There are still dangers in the world. The Brotherhood of Silence has been defeated. Its patron god [[https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Norgorber|Norgorber]] stands humiliated. And what of the rest of the Immaculate Circle and Lotheed’s vial “pet” sahkil, Thassritoum? For now, however, there is much to do that is not running around the empire or other planes. It is time for marriage, for hearth, for home. 
  
 The End for Now. The End for Now.
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