Name: Clark Skinner
Crime: Perjury and assault
Fine and Penance: To collect 1500 prestige for Eveningstar. To be removed from Exile and a Prayer
Bounty: na
Bounty Paid and to who: na
Status: Working. He is allowed into Eveningstar long enough to place prestige into the chest and then leave until the total sum has been collected and delivered.

Updated

Execution sentences must be authorized by Belon Charisbonde ((DM must ok prior to sentencing)) Rank 4 can do the exile and and redemption but make sure there is documentation along the way leading up to it so there is feedback from NPCs/DMs as needed. We'd much prefer creative use of the redemption to promote fun and story instead of character death, though exceptions apply.

Updates to ranking system.

Originally was a PC faction so didn't need to have an Awakened "rank" officially.

Seneschal Jelde Asturien

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As an older man he has the attitude of been there done that and accepts things as they come. Having lived a full life he is now happy to spend his days helping the younger generation of adventurers do good works in Lathander's name. He is a highly skilled crafter and supplies the Church with both mundane and magical items as well as the gear for Lathanderite clergy and The Aster.

Goals Recovery of religious artifacts and items of significance to both Lathander and Myth Drannor. Exploration of the Haunted Halls Historical lore and trinkets of Ancient Cormyr

[the local innkeeper seems in a more cheery mood, reporting Master Taymont has not been seen in several days. Though the inn may be fairing better, it is said Belon himself is back to tending the wards around Eveningstar with the absence of the halfling wizard.]

1/17/2021

Dario is dead.

The details on the occasion I feel are a private affair.

The city Morgue was kind enough to leave me the details on his parents, they are buried in Deadwell not far from the farmstead I grew up in.

I made a sending for Paul the Betrayer, knowing full well Dario could not resist to see me. I questioned Paul on Obyn Misrim and his treasonous affairs for several minutes. Our meeting place was the Forest of Eyes, the first place I took Paul. I found a narrow crossing - a fallen tree that I could fight one summons at a time. Paul does not favor offensive magics, so I thought this a good place to break his summons one at a time. He brought Kell Beetles and bugs as support. This would lead to indicate he is not "the Necromancer."

I commanded him to dismiss his summons. I was surprised that he did. I lowered my sword, remaining on the bridge.

He was intentionally vague, accused Lady Islyn Misrim of being a false leader of the rebellion, denied taking part in Senior Retainer Aric Polk of House Misrims death. All things one could assume a liar might say. Once I grew tired of his winge-ing, I shouted for Dario Darkmore to show himself.

This I don't think Paul expected. He broke the rules of our treat, meaning Paul was open season - to steal a phrase from the hunting lodge. However Paul was not my target. Dario Darkmore, was.

I told Dario Darkmore that I knew where his parents were buried, and promised to see him laid at peace beside them.

I commanded Paul the betrayer to leave or suffer the consequences. He did not resist.

The rest is history, Dario Darkmore, the wererat Talonite murderer is dead. My dear friend has been laid to rest beside his parents. His death will haunt me until my dying day.

I ensured two members of House Misrim and the Great Druid were present at the 'funeral' for the criminal. His body was burned to prevent reanimation, and he was buried with his remains intact. His equipment did not include the remains of Aritian, so I fear we will never find our lost brother. I request a bounty of 5,000 coins be placed on the remains so that adventurers might be encouraged to seek out lost/fallen Knights to be returned home.

I have sent a letter to House Misrim accepting a the 50,000 coin charitable donation to an organization of my choosing, I have selected Eveningstar to be the beneficiary. I will be having dinner with Lady Islyn Misrim at the end of the week to discuss the ordeal.

-Dawnknight Nicholas Alwin Appleberry

Update for Hullack reports.

New has been quite from the Hullack and last reports indicate the Elder Druid Greg has the Hullack under a type of Quarantine to prevent the spread of what is referred to as a Slaadi infestation by frogs that spawn in the wounds of their victims. We have not investigated further as it would seem the druids are dealing with this matter. Should they call on us for aid we will then consider our next move. Until then we will trust in the Light and pray the Druids victory against such a chaotic plague.

Dawnlord Jadzia Sunguard

Eveningstar's Bells rang calling to all who would answer the call of light. An unnatural fog was building within the Southorn. The din of the undead clamouring towards Eveningstar could be heard at a great distance. The Bishop raised the wards and we were asked to aid in this by adding 2 ritual sites within the town to set the ward. We succeeded in this and then took to the front lines to battle what undead staggered through. It was a long fight but we held. Until the Scarlets attacked within the town against the first ward. They escaped into the Southorn and we gave chase. The Horn was teeming with undead and it was an uphill battle the entire time. They had been creating undead unopposed for sometime to have such a wealth of numbers to set against us. Coming to the graveyard we encountered dark magics at play and cultists that were put to death for their crimes. But I could not remove the ritual completely. It was connected to a stronger source of Necromancy.

We pursued our foe deeper into the woods always surrounded by the evil hordes of undead and their necromancy. Exhausted and battered we fought through a temple of perversion. It was a warped and tainted replica of the Lathanderite shrine in the crypt near Arabel. It was at the end of this we faced the group of Scarlet led by Jack. We fought as hard as we could not willingly giving an inch to the foul necromancer and his party. We lost against his dark arts and were rendered incapacitated. We woke alive and I do not know why he let us live but when I came to High Dawnknight Myrkyr was overseeing us. We live by the blessings of Lathander to rise again in the Dawn stronger than before. But we do not kneel to the evils of the world even if it means death. The darkness won this battle but Lathander's promise holds it will not win the war.

Dawnlord Jadzia Sunguard

Date: 1/24/2021

Members:
Dawnknight Nicholas Alwin Appleberry, Dawnsquire Tiatus Thornwind, Fang Kirin Ashewood, Exchequer Osco Appleblossom, Holy Strategist Keline, Great Druid Nanthleenee, Aerlalorn of Mystra

Description of Event:
An Awakened of the Order of Aster and a Dawnlord were meant to arrive from Suzail with delicate information. An unsuspected attack occurred in Deadwell which resulted in the Dawnlord missing, however a note was spirited away through the brave actions of the Awakened. The note was a single word; "Hilthal" known to myself as a desert deep within the Stonelands, where the Portal to the Ruins of Amazandar reside. The Awakened informed us that they had received information from a ridable source (speculation: Cormyrian intelligence) that a high value hostage was being kept there. Several days prior to this a caravan was found raided with a fine piece of silk, green, like that of house Misrim. This lead us to confirm our long held suspicion made by Exchequer Osco Appleblossom that Lady Islyn Misrim was not who she seems. This also gave reason as to the attack sent by Obyn Misrim who attempted to end the life of the would-be imposter some months ago.

We're unsure of the unfolding of events, if Obyn was involved in the kidnapping of his sister, or if the White Witch intended her as insurance of Obyns' cooperation.

We can confirm however via our own first hand reports, that Obyn has been looking for something within the sands of the Stonelands. We had thought it some kind of method of controlling the witch, but perhaps it was Islyn all along, a method of the Witch controlling Obyn.

The assault was not carefully planned. It was a race against time with trusted allies proving their support of the Order of Aster. We took great care in assembling our allies. Exchequer Appleblossom was an obvious choice as he of our party likely knew the most of Lady Misrim and could aid us. Next was the Great Druid Nanthleenee, a known friend of Lady Misrim. Fang Ashewood - was necessary, as her extensive Stonelands research has proven critical in the past, and as we only had some basic information regarding the Hithal Ruins, we needed an expert. Proving to gain her trust was difficult, though in the end she showed when she was needed. Ex-commander of the Council, Keline and Aerlalorn the Mystran Elvish Paladin have long been supporters of our cause against the White Horde and hesitated little in joining us without question.

We attempted to disguise our approach however the Stonelands are fickle in their ways. We were lucky, high winds and sands disguised our approach. Nanthleenee stated the whole of the Stonelands: Hilthal felt tainted and unnatural beneath her feet. This we can only assume, was an illusion we'd lifted over the desert by having the fabric of Lady Misrim. Three layers of magic were laid in place at the Portal which generally led to the Ruins of Amazandar. Several Anuaria stones were placed in a square around it/ Green ruins of magic unknown to us laid around it. Fang Ashewood attempted to breach the portal with several enchantments, even a "Spell Breach" spell, all of which failed.

Until she used a spell, "LESSER" spell breach, which dismantled one of the wards. (suspicion: The White Witch has evolved so far beyond our level of magical knowledge that simpler spells, dispel, lesser spell breach are considered infantile and unnecessary to protect against.)

Still, several of these spells were needed to break the barrier, and once the true portal was revealed, we were onset by the White Horde in strength.

We fought back the horde, then jumped into the portal, arriving in a strange stone lain tower.

The defenses in place were contructs warded to a level where we could not harm them. Flesh Golems, Iron Golems, Helmed Horrors and warning systems in place. These are the tools of a master of the art. These are what we must expect when facing the White Witch at her full strength.

At the end of a cavern of corridors and defenses, we found a singular ritual room with a huge Iron Golem blocking the door. The Golem was near impossible to touch, nevertheless, Tiatus and mine self charged forth. We had hoped a distraction of the beast might allow others to pass. The battle was hard fought, and I was thrust against the wall - thought to be slain. I awoke in a stupor, dazed by the incredible blow, and watched as Dawnsquire Tiatus Thornwind toppled the Construct. It was his blade alone, mildly enhanced by electricity, that could wound it.

Special note: Iron Golems are weak to electricity.

Beyond the yawning chasm laid a monstrosity that spoke word pained to the very ears. Its essence and being an abomination to magic. It held our prize in a set of magical wreath of ward and chain. Lady Islyn Misrim, trapped in some kind of shield of magic. We battled the creature, which towered like the size of a giant. It made all sorts of horrendous claim, as if Isyln was his by ownership. That it had been abandoned. We did not attempt to reason with said creature. I gave order for Osco to get the Lady out, and we all engaged. Again, it seems, the spell sharper than the steel. None of us could wound the being of magic. It was found in some way to this place. It wasn't until a stray dispel struck Islyn that we noted the creature weakening. Dispel magic broke down the wards set in place binding the creature to Isyln.

After Lady Misrim was completely dispelled, the creature could be harmed, and we made our way through its unholy being like a lumberjack in summer.

Lady Misrim was then spirited away to Eveningstar, to regain her faculties at the House of the Morning.

Special notes after our conclusion: Exchequer Osco Appleblossom has been seen pacing outside our door for several days without sleep, awaiting the arise of his lord. I spoke with him at length, and encouraged he take time to rest at the Lonesome Tankard. He is a true and loyal man to Lady Misrim, a woman he's never truly met. We spoke long into the night, and he claimed to want to sort out which of the Retainers of House Misrim were loyal to him. I had ventured to offer a time for him to do this, during my Supper with the False Islyn Misrim. He will begin to speak with her retainers whilst she is distracted by my company. Osco also wishes to send word to Obyn Misrim via a question, likely in person, through the Hunters Union of Arabel which extends to Tilverton:

Oscos words for Obyn Misrim: "What would you do if your sister were safe and free?"

Indicated Organization:
The White Horde, and the White Witch

Resolution:
Lady Islyn Misrim has been rescued and is kept safely within the House of the Morning.
Lord Jastyne notified by Fang Ashewood.