94a: Eglantine

Biosh 2nd
entering the fey home

-

Experience: 3500 each (76,680 total )
entering Eglantine, 4200
successful audience with Hjokenstalf, 2800
RP bonus, 2800
+ successful marriage proposal, 1400

Treasure: - cloak of resistance +4 (Raina, stolen by dryads in the pear grove), magic tattoo (Auro, pending a good meal)

New NPCs
Voluptas: The giant fey moth and guardian of the gates of Eglantine. She was ordered by Hjokenstalf to close the doors for the first time in the city's history, but Arinew was able to convince her to open them again with Lorfelad's added support.

The Sisters Three: Three playful water weirds, bubbling elementals capable of passing from one pool to another throughout the city- and perhaps pools even farther. They informed the Kiri's of their genasi siblings and the one called the Storm-Maker.

The Storm-Maker: The unknown entity whom genasi suspect purposefully caused the 'perfect storms' which created them. They hunt for him/her in hopes of learning the meaning of life.

Grove Dryads: Dryad tenders of the Eglantine pear groves, who were promised ribbons by Kiri-Raina. When the watersoul could not produce them, they attacked and stole her colorful cloak.

Brownie Bullies: As Kiri-Raina went crying along the moat, she ran through a crowd of fey, some of which- tiny, pot-bellied and pointy-eared creatures half again the size of dwarves- chased after, echoing her laments and cries for help cruelly.

Hjokenstalf: Steward of Eglantine, son of Yggdrasil, a treant with twenty-six arms and thirteen legs, twenty feet tall and made of smooth, rich, entwined woods. He was convinced of Arinew's lineage on Lorfelad's word alone, but explained the true test would be in convincing and inspiring his unruly people, frivolous green fey who prefer celebration and song to the grim and growing threat of the Autumn Court. He promised to help however he could. Tyvis also sensed a tension between he and The World Tree.

Nidhogg Nagar (mentioned): An ancient evil from the God War lurking beneath the roots of the Elder Tree, known to some as Malice Striker, others The Great Gnaw. Its recent activity threatens Eglantine and the survival of the Summer Court. None who have seen this creature have lived, making preparations for its destruction difficult.

Tezian Priestess (unnamed): A pale, elfen sidhe priestess of the goddess of nature, one of the clergy of the courtyards at the Summer Palace. She promised a guide into the Feydark and suggested a local inn, The Primrose, with a skilled somnomancer.

The Somnomancer (mentioned): The most skilled somnomancer in Eglantine, a gnome that can tailor dreams for those willing to pay. He's a resident of The Primrose Inn.

Snurt: A well-dressed, pig-headed phooka and skilled tattoo artist willing to mark Auro for a home-cooked meal.

Fox-headed Phooka (unnamed): A tall, pale, fox-headed phooka and friend of Snurt.

Gnomish Ruffian (unnamed): A muscular gnome with a handlebar mustache, associate of Snurt.

Developing NPCs
Dewdrop: The nixie princess accepted Arinew's marriage proposal!

The Queen of Fallen Leaves: Hjokenstalf informed Arinew that she is his aunt, sister of the late Queen of Summer Song, a traitor to her own people who killed Meliai at the behest of the Green God.

Ser Gliadim Starkenblum: Hjokenstalf revealed Gliadim is the son of the Queen of Fallen Leaves! His whereabouts are currently unknown, though the treant vouched for his loyalty.

Durward Fonnig Fignose: The well-meaning gnome was reinstated as one of the durward guard thanks to Arinew.

New Hooks
Siblings of the Storm (Raina, Auro): The water weirds revealed that you are NOT the only genasi in the worlds! You have sisters and brothers who passed through Eglantine in their search for the Storm-Maker, some of different elements from other perfect storms. None seem to be much older than you, either. Find them. Learn from them.

Storm-Maker (Raina, Auro): The genasi believe one entity is responsible for all the perfect storms. They search for him/her, hoping to discover the meaning of their lives. Take up the quest. Find your father/mother and learn the purpose of your existence.

The Great Gnaw (Saviors): To gain Eglantine's confidence and save the Elder Tree, the party must delve into the Feydark and slay a monstrous enemy of Creation, Nidhogg Nagar. Bring back its head.

Cloak Thieves (Raina): The grove dryads stole your cloak! Get it back!

Next Session
95a: The party makes its final preparations before delving into the Feydark to confront Nidhogg Nagar, the ancient hunger which now threatens the life of the Elder Tree and with it the Summer Court.