Quick Recap

After returning to Trombei, the party regrouped at the Eel and Lantern Inn, reviewed signs that dock activity had improved since their actions against the wave-tattoo bandits, and debated whether to pursue more local investigations. They shifted focus to preparation for travel to Friula, including equipment upgrades, study plans for library access, and route planning through Ponteretto and Ferrerio.

Summary

Return to Trombei and Local Developments

  • The party checked back into the Eel and Lantern Inn.
  • Halvor Woodsinger received a note from Erika about a book discovery.
  • Local merchants reported that the docks had become easier to navigate in the past week, suggesting the party’s earlier strike against the wave-tattoo bandits had meaningful impact.
  • The group considered further dock-security work but chose to prioritize upcoming travel.

Research Goals and Shadow Realm Leads

  • The party discussed a damaged book describing links between mazes and the Shadow Realm.
  • Halvor Woodsinger recognized the material as significant based on prior experiences.
  • Frankie Drake shared purple dye from a labyrinth in Roshgazi.
  • The group planned to use their maze and Shadow Realm experiences to strengthen their case for deeper library access.

Equipment, Crafting, and Supplies

  • Halvor Woodsinger planned to collect a +1 shield once ready.
  • Gore Blimey negotiated hide-processing terms and discussed using cured materials for custom crafting.
  • Rock planned to buy preserving salt for basilisk hides before departure.
  • The party confirmed rope and general travel supplies were mostly covered, while Vyth still needed additional arrows.

Route Planning to Friula

  • The group estimated Friula at roughly 200 miles away on foot.
  • Merchants outlined two routes:
    • Through the “sticks,” with higher basilisk risk.
    • A longer northern route through Ponteretto and Ferrerio with better caravan opportunities.
  • They discussed joining a merchant caravan in exchange for guard duty.
  • As backup, they priced private coach travel at roughly 1-2 gold per day per person.

Basilisk Components and Trade Value

  • The party reviewed possible basilisk component values and uses:
    • Eyes potentially worth high coin.
    • Stomach fluids useful for petrification reversal.
    • Hides suitable for armor crafting.
  • DM confirmed the Contessa could broker the bronze fox-head mask sale.

Next Steps

  • Halvor Woodsinger: pick up shield (1,100 gold due) before departure.
  • Gore Blimey: finalize plans for cured hide use and coordinate cloak specifications with DM.
  • Frankie Drake: complete transmuter stone (darkvision) for Rock.
  • Rock: purchase 5 pounds of salt to preserve basilisk hides.
  • Party: arrange carriage or caravan travel via the Contessa’s contacts and local innkeepers for the Ponteretto/Ferrerio route.
  • Party: depart once shield pickup and transportation are confirmed.
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