Session 71, And Above a Small Courtyard!

Paldegora

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Session 71 – 2026-06-13

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Summary

After rescuing Julia from the lower chambers beneath the Rook’s Eye, Company Clandestine paused long enough to tend to wounds and examine several potions they had found. Julia told them that Princess Seraphina had been taken upstairs, though she knew little else. With Julia too weak to continue, the company decided to escort her back to Captain Hurst’s ship before returning to continue the search.

Carefully retracing their path through the tunnels, Eryn checked for traps while Cal-El supported Julia. They made it safely back to the harbor and reunited Julia with her sister. Once she was secure, the company debated resting but decided instead to return immediately. They feared that Seraphina might be moved again if they delayed.

Returning to the fortress, they retraced their route through the tunnels to the loading dock underneath it and climbed back to the upper entrance they had previously discovered. Eryn once again checked for danger while the others followed behind. Reaching the ornate door near the cliffside, they used the jeweled key taken from the Manager. To their relief, the key worked. The lock glowed softly and the heavy door opened without a sound.

Beyond lay an open courtyard surrounded by ancient stonework. There were carvings worn by age, a window with dim yellow light beyond it, and stone stairs rising toward another level of the fortress. Shadows concealed much of the area, and the company could not tell what awaited above. Eryn cautiously moved forward, using the stairs as cover while listening and watching for any sign of movement.

From her position she could see the fortress continuing upward, with walkways and structures disappearing into the darkness above. Nothing moved and no sound reached her ears. Though uncertain of what lay ahead, Company Clandestine had finally found a path upward. The search for Princess Seraphina would continue.

The session ended early, here!

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