> [!infobox|wikipedia] > # Recording > [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UataFyj2a9U) > # Basic Information > Attribute | Details | > ---|---| > Session # | 31 | > Play Date | 2025-03-15 | > Players | Deathmouse<br>JC<br>Kiwi<br>Lacer<br>Vael | > Party Level | 7 | > # Session Details > Attribute | Details | > ---|---| > Date | [[Campaigns/The Bloody Nails/Calendar/Year - 2507/02 - Water, 2nd.png\|14th Water, 2nd - 2507]]<br>to<br>[[Campaigns/The Bloody Nails/Calendar/Year - 2507/02 - Water, 2nd.png\|15th Water, 2nd - 2507]] | > Location | [[Lighthaven]] > Characters | [[Belinda Bubblegum]]<br>[[Dhorik]] | ## Summary Following the failure of their magical approach due to [[The Emberspire]]'s anti-magic field, the party regrouped in an alleyway to devise a mechanical solution. They decided to purchase a heavy crossbow from the local blacksmith, [[Dhorik]], and modify a bolt to hold the magical piton. While [[Ryo]] and [[Eryndor]] positioned themselves on a rooftop under the guise of invisibility, [[Vaeleran]] and [[Dondar]] created a diversion at the festival's "Dwarven Hammer" game. Timing the shot perfectly with the ringing of the bell and the evening fireworks, Ryo successfully embedded the piton into the tower unnoticed, securing the link needed for the coming ritual. At midnight, [[The Emberlight Vigil]] began, illuminating [[Lighthaven]] with golden energy. Inside [[Belinda Bubblegum]]'s workshop, Dondar proved to be a prodigy of enchantment. assisting Belinda in siphoning the tower's power. Through a series of flawless decisions, Dondar forged [[The Emberblade]], a stunning gold-and-obsidian rapier with a pommel carved in his own likeness, gifting it to Eryndor. [[Kai]] managed to purchase a *Cloak of Billowing*. The following morning, the party returned to the forge to confront Dhorik. When Ryo revealed his identity, the blacksmith lashed out, revealing deep-seated hatred for the Elves who he claimed abandoned the Dwarves to the rise of [[The Valtorran Empire|The Crimson Empire]]. The situation escalated rapidly; Kai cast *Hold Person* on both Ryo and Dhorik to prevent a murder, freezing them in place. Vaeleran stepped in to knock the paralysed smith unconscious. In a final act of intimidation, Ryo pinned two swords in an 'X' over the unconscious dwarf's neck before the party fled the town, leaving Dhorik alive but warned. ## Details ### Planning and Preparation * **Recovery:** [[Kai]] healed [[Eryndor]] after his 100-foot fall from the tower. * **The Plan:** Realising magic would fail near the [[The Emberspire]], the group decided to shoot the piton in using a heavy crossbow. * **Shopping:** The group visited [[Dhorik]] at the forge. [[Ryo]] refused to enter due to their history. [[Vaeleran]] purchased a heavy crossbow for 50 gold pieces (bolts included). * **Modifications:** The group visited [[Belinda Bubblegum]]. Vaeleran (woodworking) and [[Dondar]] (smithing) successfully modified a crossbow bolt to hold the piton, though the balance was imperfect. * **Additional Shopping:** * Kai purchased a custom-engraved Clockwork Amulet from Belinda for 100gp. * Ryo purchased gunpowder (75gp) to craft smoke arrows later. ### The Shot * **The Distraction:** The party realised the noise of the impact would be an issue. They decided to time the shot with the ringing of the high-striker bell in the market. * **Positioning:** [[Ryo]] and [[Eryndor]] used *Pass Without Trace* and climbing gear to secure a hidden vantage point on a roof. * **Execution:** At sunset, as fireworks began, [[Vaeleran]] played the hammer game. He struck the bell, and Ryo fired simultaneously. The shot was a critical success, embedding the piton perfectly into a gap in the tower's masonry without alerting the guards. * **Winnings:** [[Dondar]] played the hammer game earlier and won 40gp; Vaeleran won another 40gp during the distraction. ### The Emberlight Vigil * **The Ceremony:** At midnight, the town gathered for the [[The Emberlight Vigil|Vigil]]. The Spire lit up with golden light, signalling the start of the new year. * **The Ritual:** Inside the shop, [[Belinda Bubblegum|Belinda]] and [[Dondar]] worked to siphon the energy. Dondar performed exceptionally well (rolling a Natural 20 on a History check), successfully binding the magic. * **The Reward:** Dondar created [[The Emberblade]] (a +2 Rapier). * *Description:* Bright gold blade, obsidian grip, and a silver pommel shaped like Dondar’s bald head. * *Recipient:* Gifted to [[Eryndor]]. * **Social Faux Pas:** [[Kai]] attempted to use *Shape Water* to collect Belinda's sweat into a vial. Belinda was disgusted and magically destroyed the vial. * **Final Purchase:** To smooth things over (or perhaps just to shop), Kai bought a *Cloak of Billowing* for 50gp. ### The Morning After * **New Year's Day:** The party decided to confront [[Dhorik]] before leaving town. Finding the shop closed for the holiday, they bluffed their way inside his home. * **The Confrontation:** [[Ryo]] revealed his face to Dhorik. Dhorik expressed no regret for turning Ryo over to the soldiers, citing the Elves' abandonment of the Dwarves during the rise of [[The Valtorran Empire|The Crimson Empire]] and the death of his mother in the mines. * **PvP Tension:** As tempers flared and weapons were drawn, [[Kai]] cast *Hold Person* at 4th level. * *Targets:* Dhorik, Ryo, and [[Dondar]] all failed their saves and were paralyzed. * *Resolution:* [[Vaeleran]] pummelled the paralysed Dhorik with the hilt of his sword, knocking him unconscious non-lethally. * **Departure:** Ryo took two swords from the shop and drove them into the floorboards in an 'X' shape over the unconscious Dhorik's neck. The party then immediately left [[Lighthaven]].