Session 19 (The Pirates of Atlas)

 

"Session 19"
The Pirates of Atlas episode
Episode no.	Episode 19
Original air date	January 21, 2024 (2024-01-21)

"Session 19" is the nineteenth session of the campaign The Pirates of Atlas.

Synopsis

Willem and Krovar the Blind continue their discussion in private by the campfire. Akula and Pravuil notice one of the leonin whispering to an elven archer. They see the expression of the elven grimacing. They overhear the archer inform the leonin that they will take over. Vidro speaks on behalf of the party before the archer. They are welcomed in but reminded that they should respect the customs of the land. They are allowed to remain armed within the city until they enter into the palace walls.

As they make their way through the city, they notice the intricate architecture around the city. One of the most defining features they notice is that the overwhelming race represented the city is elven. They see waterfalls cascading down and birds flying about throughout the city. Durgl fetches for Willem who has finished his talk with Krovar the Blind. Krovar the Blind bids Willem farewell and says they will continue meeting in Atlas. Akula remarks why Willem seems to always have one-on-one meetings with men and never Maren. Akula brings Willem to his arms.

Vidro hears the sound of skittish footsteps near him. He notices a 3-foot archer munching on an apple, making his way towards the party. He introduces himself and says he has never seen a dynamic team as theirs. He offers to give them a tour. Vidro speaks with the archer. The archer explains that the elves and leonin are both native to this particular land, although the elves have been here far longer than the leonin. They live in a mutualistic relationship. He then formally introduces himself as Grimlak and offers to buy them a meal. He has a business proposal and says he notices that based on their clothing, they are into business. He says that great businesses cannot be discussed publicly and should be spoken in private. He suggests they conduct their business in secret. Akula expresses disbelief and thinks he is a thief. Durgl addresses the archer and determines what is the nature of his business. Grimlak tries to defend himself after Akula takes notice that he is not wearing any shoes. He grabs Grimlak and inspects him. Grimlak takes offense and storms off.

Vidro excuses himself as he needs to relieve himself. Durgl questions why Vidro is defecating in the bushes. Akula remarks this is the custom of the elvens. As they wait for Vidro, Durgl starts singing. Akula asks "Jurgl" if she can sing too and she replies she cannot. Durgl's singing is awful today and onlookers start taking notice of his music. Nonetheless, the crowd applauses. The elven guard instructs the music playing to stop. Durgl makes 195 pieces of gold from the onlookers who dropped some money as Durgl inadvertently busked.

The party continues their journey. They eventually start seeing the inner city and take notice of a large vine wrapped around the palace before them. It is located in a large tree. As they make their way into a tunnel which leads into the palace, they see gold-armored guards wielding scimitars, bows, and spears. They count at least ten guards. They speak in Elvish and one of them addresses Vidro, informing them that they must come in unarmed. Akula flexes his muscles before the guards to show that he is unarmed. One of the guard asks Vidro if they need to shackle Akula. Vidro says they do not and implies he is "crazy". One of the guard blows a horn and the vines blocking the entrance unravel, clearing the path for them.

None of them, except Vidro, is able to see the interior well because they lack darkvision. Akula tries, nonetheless, to navigate his way through purely with his bloodscent. Akula tries to feel around the walls surrounding them. He kicks up dust as he does this. They make their way into the center of the tree which they notice is a religious area. Hundreds of elves surround the area in a worshipping stance. The worshippers are under the protection of guards. Vidro senses the arrows pointed towards them. The party sees three important-looking figures at the center of the stage.

Featured characters

Player characters

• Akula
• Anradeem Pravuil
• Durgl
• Jué Zosteif
• Ryul Vidro
• Maren
• Willem