Welcome to Inoeolyn

Decades after the Seekers challenged the Coven, the collapse of the Tower of Allura has reshaped the world, fading direct magic into subtle miracles, corrupting Noxiarium into a lethal fuel, and replacing airships with steam-powered machinery across a the world.

Following a thwarted ambush, Diablo, Renatus, and Valerie approached the site where kidnapped victims—including a captured trio—were tied to carts. After Valerie cast Silence, Renatus freed the prisoners, leaving them to decide between fighting or helping retrieve the horses. Valerie and Diablo distracted four bandits around a campfire with a guitar and fan dance combination; when the enemy magic user grew suspicious, Valerie slashed her with a bladed fan infused with psychic energy. Renatus freed the horses while the newly liberated allies joined the fray: Craum cast Wither and Bloom to heal Valerie, Ornnar summoned a massive forge hammer via Spiritual Weapon, and Diablo used cutting words and martial rhythm to dodge barbarian strikes before killing two fighters with a single split kick.

After getting acquainted, the party looted the bodies for minor coin, basic weaponry, and a bush of toxin-yielding devil's kiss berries found by Craum. Returning with the horses and carts, they passed a gate inspection—where Valerie flirted with a guard—and sold the transport for 60 aurals while saving the weapons for later. Facing the realities of life in Illnerya, they paid six bits to travel down to the 5th level, arriving at the Prancing Tabby. The gnomish innkeeper, Mari, rented them a second room, received their report on the kidnappers, and expressed concern over a purple-cloaked group called "The Watchers" operating among the poor.

During evening drinks, Diablo entered an arm-wrestling match for a pint, backed by Valerie’s inspiring guitar riff and Ornnar's Guidance. Feigning struggle, Diablo secured a resounding victory before declining the free drink. After a long rest, the party gathered for breakfast, collected Mari's requested muffins, and reported to Sergeant Matthias regarding the kidnapping ring. Matthias paid them a 50 GP pouch and noted that The Watchers had been driving Sunkeepers out of Cog Bottom. He then offered three new contracts: exploring Drow ruins at the cavern bottom, clearing monsters from the mines, or escorting a merchant to Rubealon.

The group then visited a local smithy to sell their looted weapons; Ornnar shined the gear beforehand, raising its value to 90 aurals. As they departed with their newly gained funds to discuss their next move, a human thief snatched something from Valerie. Caught in the act by Ornnar, the thief bolted, with Valerie turning on her heels to pursue him as the session ended.