Recap
In Yled, the party continued negotiations with the bloodlords first encountered through Berline Haldoli’s network. They built social standing with the Celebrants, played Bloodprice with Kyril Vonth, received a Pallidium lead tied to Shadow Ash, and then broke into Nathnelma’s office where defensive constructs attacked.
Major Events
- Treated with the bloodlords previously met when the party found Berline Haldoli.
- Zthni was impressed by Snak, though Snak did not secure meaningful information.
- Made a positive impression with Celebrants and was asked to bring back Nathnelma alive if combat occurred.
- Played “Bloodprice” with Kyril Vonth.
- Raoul earned favor and was asked to investigate Pallidium, a shrine to Urgathoa in Three Gates Plaza.
- Learned the shrine was being used to obtain Shadow Ash.
- Attended an open session at the college.
- Broke into Nathnelma‘s office and were attacked by taxidermied skulls and mantles mounted on the wall.
NPCs and Factions Mentioned
- Zthni - Bloodlord who was impressed by Snak and part of the ongoing talks.
- Kyril Vonth - Bloodlord who hosted/engaged the party in Bloodprice.
- Celebrants - Requested that Nathnelma be brought back alive.
- Nathnelma - Target of surveillance and office break-in operation.
- Berline Haldoli - Reference anchor for the bloodlord circle the party was dealing with.
Important Context
- Political objectives (favor, obligations, and live-capture request) were active at the same time as clandestine investigation.
- The Pallidium/Shadow Ash lead tied Three Gates religious infrastructure to current material flow concerns.
Unresolved Threads
- Determine what information can be extracted from Nathnelma’s office after the animated-defense attack.
- Decide whether the party will commit to a live capture strategy for Nathnelma.
- Investigate Pallidium and confirm how Shadow Ash is sourced and moved.
- Evaluate consequences of Bloodprice outcomes with Kyril Vonth.