Session 15

Questioning Wilhelm (November 2nd, 2018)

Following the defeat of the Blood Cult, the PCs returned above ground to find the Bjornstahd surrounded by dozens of Odin’s guards. Natasha confirmed that Baro Grey was the one who kidnapped her, which Altair admitted to suspecting, and the blood-soaked party was allowed to leave. Tryx rejoined the party in Thor, and they reunited Natasha with her mother Millicent. Following the emotional reunion, the party observed the guards surrounding Baro Grey’s office, and overheard that she was no longer there. The party met with Investigator Bram, who Balor accused of involvement with the cult. Together, they questioned head-guard Danmark about Baro Grey’s whereabouts, only to find that her ship had already left the island. This led Bram and the party to question the Bjornstahd’s shopkeeper in custody. Under duress he confessed that he tipped off the “Captain” who in turn warned Baro Grey—neither Grey nor the Captain were apprehended.

The next morning, the 3 remaining Baros of the Nordic Cross gifted the party with rewards, including the Sword of Tyr, for their service during their time on the islands. The cleric-turned-barber, Smithers, was unable to heal Balor, but recommended that the party try the Clerics of Sarenrae in New Haven Harbour. The Ebon Hawk departed after taking on Ragnar, Beyla, Gabbo, and Gobbo as crew; but not Drax’s daughter Kiera. Brock was also left in Thor. Alwyn provided the party with a collection of potions, and Ignatius smuggled young Ignatius aboard despite protestations from the crew.

During the day the PCs used various means to question Wilhelm; however, he remained catatonic. Tryx declared his intention to kill Wilhelm, and Altair vowed to deliver him alive to the Black Breach in order to collect the bounty. During the night Ignatius and Balor confronted Altair during his watch, but before things could escalate Avery called the PCs to examine a teleportation circle scrawled on the deck in charcoal. After a ship-wide search young Ignatius is missing.