Episode 5

Episode 5: The City In The Sky.



The party sets up camp in Takaena for the night, telling stories over the campfire and catching up with Toraleth again. Ras reads from his manuscripts of Abbadon’s book, figuring out the best ways to go about ridding the Soulcadas from the area. Callisto feels a bit left out, being the only one not part of their shared experience on the boat. Cici attempts to console him, but not before Matsuku appears after sunset. Matsuku stays up and talks to Toraleth during the night, but their conversations are cut short as they are ambushed by some soldiers of Takaena Wilds Etherals. The Etherals capture everyone and bring them to their city in the trees for interrogation. They are confronted by Wolfgang Shornoak, the king of the city. He confronts Xavier in particular for stealing a sword that belonged to his husband from the camp they had found, threatening to kill Xavier right then and there. The party defends themselves, saying they had no idea of this and were just looking to kill the Soulcadas just like the Etherals were. Wolfgang and the party strike a deal; they can go and be free as long as they stop the infestation. The party is allowed to roam the city and stock up on whatever they need to before heading out. The party listens to some music, eats some candy, gets some weapons refurbished, and Matsuku learns more about life and culture from Callisto. The group prepares for what could be a devastating fight between the ancient and once forgotten swarm and the newly reunited heroes.