Recap
The party exited the basement crypt, reported progress to Argon the Annihilator, then shifted into downtime at the manor before receiving a formal invitation from The Empty Threshold to discuss discoveries connected to Old Erghaghs Farm.
Major Events
- The party updated Argon the Annihilator after clearing the basement crypt.
- Argon requested additional help to fully clear basement areas.
- Argon revealed his body had been held by a Blood Lord around 600-700 years ago.
- Argon knew nothing about the Zon-Kuthon-marked thief found in the basement.
- Argon said the basement pool was used by Qhallaqh the Collector to see and paint landscapes.
- The party unsuccessfully investigated a similar pool outside near the graveyard (matching the downstairs vision scene).
- Downtime activities:
- Monty cleaned the manor.
- Snak searched for a rooster for the upcoming cockfight.
- Clip-Clap earned income and crafted elixirs of life.
- Sabong spread rumors about the cockfight, earned income, and helped clear the manor.
- Berline Haldoli visited to check in and seemed upset the party had not reported to her directly.
- Berline gifted two undead snakes: a boa named Salazar and an unnamed python.
- The party updated Berline on Qhallaqh the Collector (painter; rumored vampire/necromancer) and on Argon the Annihilator.
- Berline reported hearing from Ortagar Stitch-Skull and delivered his invitation to dinner at The Empty Threshold to discuss what he had learned about Old Erghaghs Farm findings.
- Berline stayed to watch the cockfight.
- Sabong won and earned 33 gp from the event.
- Plan remains to send Mobby’s remains to the McMobberson family.
NPCs and Factions Mentioned
- Argon the Annihilator - Shared historical/body details and crypt context.
- Berline Haldoli - Checked in, gave undead snakes, and relayed temple invitation.
- Ortagar Stitch-Skull - Sent dinner invitation for further discussion of farm findings.
- The Empty Threshold - Temple venue for upcoming information exchange.
- Qhallaqh the Collector - Continued as central figure in manor investigation.
Important Context
- Basement divination/landscape pool appears connected to Qhallaqh’s painting process.
- A second similar pool near the graveyard may indicate linked magical sites.
- Berline’s visit signals expectation of direct reporting and active oversight.
Unresolved Threads
- Investigate Argon’s claim about his body and the Blood Lord who possessed it centuries ago.
- Reattempt analysis of the graveyard-side pool and its connection to the basement pool.
- Attend dinner at The Empty Threshold and assess Ortagar’s requested exchange.
- Confirm details around Qhallaqh’s rumored vampire/necromancer history.