Timing/Location of Next Session

The next game session (Session 21) is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2008. We will play at Mark's house at 11:00 AM.

Plot/Conflicts for Next Session

My presumption, as GM, is that this session will focus on the group following up on its promise to Analia, that they would assassinate her uncle and clanhead, Drayis of Erm. To do so, they will need to travel to the family's estates in the remote Ostenor district on the borders of Hefiosa. Hefiosa is dangerous territory, inhabitated by bandits, Hefiosan hill-people who are no better than bandits— and some say strange beasts and monsters.

My expectation is that this activity, and preparations for it, will occupy the whole of the session— possibly longer. Still, if they do not, players may wish to think about other actions/conflicts the PCs might wish to pursue upon returning to Coranan (assuming they are successful and not captured/killed).

Some such conflicts/challenges that may be worth thinking about (not only as a 'backup' plan for this session, in case the assassination goes very quickly), include:

  • Hillay: Bowdyn's possible divorce and/or separation and its legal/social consquences not just for him, but the group (as she is part-owner of the new temple ground).
  • Laranz: The man is fragile and self-destructive, wracked with guilt for 'betraying' his family and worn down by his overbearing uncle. What can be done for him?
  • Olrau and the Orb of Souls: Olrau firmly believes the Orb should not yet be taken to Araka-Kalai; the rest of the group (save Bowdyn, and possibly Jaroud) disagree. How will this split between you and your spiritual leader be revolved?
  • Ro'agg: Maban has finally admitted to the others that she is stalked by this shape-changing Ivashu. How do they react. Do they try to catch him?
  • Yaelah-Sha-B'hemis: The Nolah now living in Judyn's Kuseme house— what is to be done with him? What will he do with you? What will he do with all those Coranan citizens he saw during the day— and whom he can now charm at will, even from a distance? Will you wait around until mysterious disappearances start happening and bones start appearing in the basement?

I don't think trying to work in something else *really* major, like meeting with the Agrikans on "the Ivashu question" would also be resolvable— and I think that's something that David should really be there for anyway.

Updating Beliefs?

Mark has updated one of Bowdyn's beliefs (about Hillay) based on the events of last session. I wnated to suggest that some of the rest of you might want to update your character's beliefs, based on the current set of issues and conflicts in the campaign. In fact, you might even want to consider modifiying a belief— at least temporarily— relating to your promise to assissinate Drayer. (David: Maban really has got to update one of her beliefs-- having the blank ??? in isn't earning you any Artha).