We had saved Ameiko and it was now time to attend to the creature behind the remaining door. Qatana took the lead and worked out an agreement with the winter wolf named Skygni. Some of the party including Helgarval were not please with allying with Skygni. We opened the door and then moved into the next room where Skygni fed on the dead minions. Qatana and I spent time with Skygni as he got his fill and then I helped Skygni get past the statues. I really wish that I could shapeshift into a wolf of the winter.
With Sygni freed from prison we were able to pack up the loot and get a good night’s sleep. This morning Qatana put glyphs of warding around the castle, I only wish we could be here to watch the spell go boom. I really miss fireball. I wonder how long it will take to learn how to activate wands like Radella. I am sure that a wand of fireball is expensive but it might just be worth it once my skill is high enough. It still doesn’t make any since why the gods do not give fireball to their devoted followers.
On the way out of Ravensceag the others wanted to head down the stairs. I suggested that we just float down but they said they need to make sure it is safe for the authorities. The giant wasps provided less entertainment then watching Olmas attempt to keep in front of Ameiko. I am not sure what was funnier the way the sword insulted Olmas or Ameiko telling Olmas to defend her as she stepped into battle. It is a good thing these were not tough as I was laughing too hard to even shoot.
The mood turned sad as we found an elf inside with punctures all over the body. Deathwatch showed that although he was technically still alive his internal organs were failing due to the creatures eating him from the inside. In an instant both Qatana and I both realized he was going to die and it was more about how much he will suffer. I provided this elf with a merciful end to his suffering. Radella was upset until we explained that he was going to die today even if we got rid of the creatures inside him.
The trip back to Kalsgard was for the most part uneventful. The only drama was Olmas trying to convince Ameiko that she is the heir and needs to stay out of danger. This went about as well as me trying to convince my sister to not do something.
Qatana’s obsession with the guild and selling ravenscrag took a big twist with Lute clearly stating that the guild was finished. I didn’t admit this to Kali but she was right to protect Lute. I am glad to know that the guild is being disbanded and Qatana was visibly satisfied with the knowledge that the guild was going to be disbanded. I can’t help but feel good about the downfall of the guild, at least we won’t have the guild chasing us.
Helgarval announced that he had uncovered the mystery of the frozen shadows and he feels that Desna has other purposes for him. We all said our goodbyes and then watch as Helgarval flew off. Eytane also announces that her calling is taking her in a different direction. I will miss the disgusting looks that she gives me and the way she shows that she is just tolerating my presence. Well I still have Ana to provide the disgusting looks but she just doesn’t have the same flair as Eytane. So we are now down a healer. Qatana, Kali, and I talked about this and we decided that wands of cure light wounds are needed. Healing in combat is going to get interesting.
Desna and Gorum still wanted me to follow this path with Amieko, Koya, and Qatana. It is clear that my path is going to take me to the crown of the world, how exciting. I have a hard time understanding how Eytane would think about missing out on such an exciting adventure. I have the problems of food, cold, and darkness figured out with Kali working on two items that will solve the cold and darkness problem. I still do not have a way to survive in high altitudes or ensure that I can find my way back to the caravan if I get separated for an extended period of time. Kali and Ulf have been talking about the sickness that can hit people in the darkness, I will just have to rely on Qatana to cure me if I fall victim to this ailment.
Kalsgard was a great city and I enjoyed my time visiting the taverns throughout the city. Compared to Sandpoint this was a huge city and there were things here that you just can’t find in Sandpoint or Magnimar. I was really tempted by a Mithral scimitar. I loved the weapon but it was just too much money to spend for what would be a rarely used weapon.
We have left the city of Kalsgard. Ahead is the constant darkness, deathly cold, starvation, and places where just breathing is a challenge. Looking back at the city as I move ahead of the caravan to scout I have to wonder if I will ever see Kalsgard again. It may have been a mistake to not send a letter to my sister but why should I disrupt her life with these troubles. For all I know there still could be agents of the Oni that could get hold of my letter. If I tell her the truth then I am just stressing out my sister with something that she has no control over. If I try to lie to her she is going to know something is up, she always does. So the best thing is to just not send a letter. She knew when I left Sandpoint that it would likely be Months or a couple of years before I return, no reason to worry my sister.
We made our way to Turvick where we parted ways with Etayne. Kali seemed to be the most emotional about Etayne leaving the group. I have to admit that I will miss the dirty looks that she would give me from time to time, especially when I called her the healer. The most interesting thing about Turvick is Ulf comment as we entered the city “Can tell it’s summer because no one is drunk”. Who couldn’t love a community that enjoys its drinking? This would be a great place to open a brew pub.
Up in the Urjuk area we have a clash with two winter wolfs and a giant. I was finally able to use the dispel magic spell to dispel the giants obscuring mist. I think Kali was trying to tell me to not dispel the obscuring mist but I knew that Sparna was already heading to the giant so I figured it is best if he can see the giant. With Skyni’s help the winter wolfs and the giant were defeated. Our friend Skyni detected some tracks that lead to a broken caravan car. With detect magic we find a magic map that should help prevent us from getting lost on the high ice. I am still a little worried about people getting lost on the high ice. To me the scouts seem to be at a high risk to getting lost. Since Omlas will likely be staying by Amieko’s side he likely won’t get lost but the others might.
While out scouting I saw a silver dragon fly over the caravan. I later found out that silver dragons normally don’t hurt people and that the dragon was warning us about ice tolls ahead.