Episode 8

Episode 8: Happy Haalmun!



Tensions may have been high, but it’s time for a yearly holiday that may relieve some stress for some of the party. The great holiday of Haalmun is happening, and Eván is the place to be for it. Haalmun celebrates the victory of Gods over Demons and monsters, with Eván being the very place where The Second Grand Demon War took place, a historic event that changed the tides of the Pentkillion forever, and left its mark on Ichorfall and all of Velstrana. Callisto forgets his troubles for the day and engages in the colorful holiday. Callisto, Cici, Toraleth, Rasmesus and Xavier go out together for the day, expressing varying opinions on the Gods and their victory. The boat members adorn themselves in colorful costumes, watching children perform tricks for treats, viewing dramatic reenactments of the war, getting cool magic items from a strange shop owner, and reciting prayers at the docks. Callisto is the only one to participate in these prayers, performing them on the docks with everyone. While he is there, a mysterious hooded figure comes up to him and hands him a card to put in his pocket, warning not to look at it until he wants to activating it. Callisto takes this into consideration, but does not tell anyone about it. Despite this, Callisto still has a fun night with his new friends. They all head back to the boat together, where they take some time to play some music and dance with one another away from the overwhelming crowds in the city. It seems some genuine connections are being made, and Callisto is starting to feel that maybe he fits in with The Shepherd crew afterall.