Crashing the Wedding
3 Flamerule, 1502 DR
Months before, a carrier pseudodragon was robbed by two members of the Glassfang Syndicate. They discovered an invitation to the wedding of Marigold and Daffodil Pots, Eladrin brides from the High Forest. Curious for one reason or another, Aber, Alvis, Artemyeva, Jax, and Sylk (myself) set out in our finest attire to wish the happy couple well.
After pretending we were an unnamed band to assist in the festivities, we mingled with the crowd until the ceremony. Marigold's parents explained Daffodil comes from a family whose business was in the pigmentation of arcane arts. Evidently, this means what color is associated with what school of magic. There truly is a career for everyone... Arlis made friends with a despondent eladrin in an unrequited love with Marigold. Artemyeva chatted with the servants and scouted our lack of exits. Jax networked for his trading business, discovering a greater Coven of hags had taken notice of the Syndicate's meddling. And Aber met a fae child named Plumgrass, who offered them a drink. I was not aware constructs could become inebriated, but it became a hassle to wrestle Aber into the correct seat for the ceremony.
After seats were taken, the officiant began to talk. But they were interrupted, as a night hag came behind him and killed him. She declared that the fae at the wedding would become worthy sacrifices to the Coven spreading. Another night hag appeared, and several fae burst and became giant toads! We sprung into action to defend the wedding goers, some of us without our armor, some of us without our weapons. In the chaos, Alvis charged after the fleeing night hag through a portal deep in the forest. None of us expected more hags on the other side, and to be put on the ropes so severely. The fleeing night hag threw an entire casting of magic missiles at the wounded Aber and killed them instantly. Jax used all of his healing. Artemyeva wore out her focus points. Alvis drained all of his magic in protecting Aber's body. And I, without my armor, tanked against the swipes of each hag. Saying the fight was brutal was an understatement.
When the fight subsided, Daffodil, Marigold, and Plumgrass passed through the portal to check on us. Plumgrass was distraught seeing Aber's body, begging her mother Marigold to help. But Daffodil was the one who stepped in, using her diamond ring and bringing Aber back to life. The reception was tense at first, when we all returned. But soon, drinks were shared, and we went home with a new perspective on life.
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Loot
- 193gp (38.6gp/ea)
- Candle of the Deep (Aber)
- Cloak of Billowing (Alvis)
- Ersatz Eye (Jax)
- Perfume of Bewitching (Artemyeva)
- Talking Doll (Sylk)
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The above information is recorded to the best of my knowledge of the day's events. -Sylkran "Sylk" Teke'zynge
