> [!infobox|wikipedia] > # Recording > [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BVWECtDLho) > # Basic Information > Attribute | Details | > ---|---| > Session # | 26 | > Play Date | 2024-12-07 | > Players | JC<br>Kiwi<br>Lacer<br>Vael | > Party Level | 6 | > # Session Details > Attribute | Details | > ---|---| > Date | [[Campaigns/The Bloody Nails/Calendar/Year - 2507/02 - Water, 2nd.png\|9th Water, 2nd - 2507]] | > Location | [[Val Miriel]] > Characters | [[High Priest Oldir]] | ## Summary While [[Vaeleran]] and [[Ryo]] chose to remain within the safety of [[The Green Gryphons]] guildhall to rest and practice, [[Kai]] and [[Dondar]] embarked on a reckless and high-stakes night mission to [[The High Sept]]. Ignoring the curfew and warnings from the guild members, the pair attempted to cross [[Val Miriel]] with speed rather than stealth. Kai transformed into a giant grey elk, with Dondar clinging to his back, and they sprinted down [[The Military Way]]. Their lack of subtlety drew immediate attention, resulting in a chaotic chase where Kai took significant damage from crossbow bolts. The escape culminated at [[Valena's Bridge]], where Dondar incinerated a guard with a *Fireball* before both adventurers dove from the bridge into the dark river below to evade capture. After a tense swim and a strategic use of *Misty Step* and *Dust of Disappearance* to navigate the locked-down streets, the pair successfully infiltrated The High Sept using a *Fog Cloud* as cover. Inside, they were met with fear by a cleric named Lara before being confronted by the High Priest, [[High Priest Oldir|Oldir]]. Kai attempted to convince Oldir to allow a ceremony to attune the clerics to [[Selûne]], but Oldir initially refused, citing the danger of heresy and the visible corruption in Kai’s Starry Form, which displayed influence from the "Dark Sister." The session concluded with a massive lore revelation. Oldir recounted the prophecy of "Selûne's Chosen", who must gather three moonstones to open the Celestial Cavern. When Kai revealed he already possessed one of the moonstones—matching a gem in the altar of [[Elaris Moonsong]] - Oldir’s scepticism turned to shock. Acknowledging Kai as a potential, albeit corrupted, Chosen, Oldir agreed to shelter them for the night, urging Kai to walk the path of light to cleanse the darkness manifesting on his body. ## Details ### Downtime at the Green Griffins * The party regrouped at [[The Green Gryphons]] hall. [[Vaeleran]] attempted to use a Sending Stone to contact [[Governor Tarlis Evandron|Governor Tarlis]], sending a concise update ("Shit show"), but received no reply. * The group socialised with guild members, including [[Vira Loris]] and [[Rina Talon]], who expressed frustration with [[The Valtorran Empire|The Empire]]'s tightening restrictions on the city. * Vaeleran showed a looted sword to the guild members; it was identified as Northern royalty make, potentially belonging to the ruling family of [[Val Aran]]. * [[Kai]] and [[Dondar]] decided to head to [[The High Sept]] despite the strict night curfew. [[Ryo]] and Vaeleran opted to stay behind, drinking and practicing archery. ### The Midnight Run * Upon leaving the guild, [[Kai]] and [[Dondar]] were warned by [[Teresa Martari|Teresa]] a purple-skinned Tiefling guild member about the danger of the curfew. * Abandoning stealth, Kai Wild Shaped into a Giant Elk. Dondar mounted him, and they sprinted down the main causeway. * They were spotted by a patrol of red-cloaked soldiers. Kai was struck by multiple crossbow bolts, reducing him to critical health (1 HP). * Reaching [[Valena's Bridge]], they encountered guards stationed on the support pillars. * Dondar cast *Fireball*, instantly incinerating one guard and damaging the bridge's structure. * To survive, Kai leaped over the bridge railing into the river, with Dondar following. ### River Escape and Stealth * In the water, [[Dondar]] used his Mariner's Armor to swim rapidly, towing [[Kai]]. * Guards continued to fire into the water; Kai was hit again but survived. * They utilized *Misty Step* to put distance between themselves and the bridge, eventually pulling themselves onto a jetty further downriver. * Hearing approaching patrols, Dondar used *Dust of Disappearance* to turn them invisible, allowing them to slip into the alleyways. * Kai healed his wounds (painfully removing arrows) and used *Mending* to fix his clothes. * They navigated the final stretch to the temple by using *Misty Step* to cross lighted intersections and *Fog Cloud* to blind the guards patrolling the temple courtyard. ### Sanctuary in the High Sept * Inside the temple, they encountered Lara, a cleric who tried to hide them, fearing Empire reprisals. * Lara led them to an alcove dedicated to [[Elaris Moonsong]], where [[Kai]] noticed a gemstone identical to the moonstone he carries. * [[High Priest Oldir]] arrived and questioned their presence. He was sceptical of Kai’s request to perform a redemptive ceremony. * Kai activated his Starry Form (Chalice) to prove his connection to the divine. [[High Priest Oldir|Oldir]] noted that half the stars on Kai’s body were black, indicating the influence of the "Dark Sister." ### The Prophecy of the Chosen * [[High Priest Oldir|Oldir]] revealed ancient lore regarding "[[Selûne]]'s Chosen": * The Chosen must redeem the fallen, heal the sick, and leave hope in their wake. * They must gather the **Three Stones of the Moon**. * Once gathered, the Celestial Cavern will reveal itself, and a Champion will emerge. * [[Kai]] produced his moonstone to prove his claim. * Shocked by the physical proof, Oldir agreed that Kai might be the Chosen, despite the darkness clinging to him. * Oldir allowed them to sleep in the temple's quarters, instructing Kai to "walk the path of light" to break the Dark Sister's hold.