New Companions and the Astral Index
The party departed Ashford and traveled north to the grand tree city of Moonwood Gate, capital
of the Emerald Legion. Along the way they encountered and aided two weary travelers, only to
discover upon arrival that both companions have wanted posters in the city. Their search for
Lina led them to meet the Astral Index, the renowned artifact hunting and research organization.
Session Number: 5
In-Game Date: Post-Festival, Campaign Year 1
Duration: 4 hours
Primary Location: Road to Moonwood Gate and Moonwood Gate City
The party left Ashford behind, their mission in the port town complete with the rescue
of Malachi's family and the dismantling of the infernal network. They set their sights
north toward Moonwood Gate, the grand tree city that serves as capital of the Emerald Legion.
On the lonely road to Moonwood Gate, the party encountered two travelers who were bickering
with each other as they walked. Valimir and Hija del la sombre del viento were clearly not
traveling together by choice, but had been forced to work together to leave the city and
stay safe. Despite their mutual antagonism, the party offered them aid and they joined the
group as new companions, bringing their ongoing disputes along with them.
The party arrived at the magnificent towering tree city of Moonwood Gate in the north
of the Emerald Legion. The grand capital presented a stark contrast to the coastal port
town they had left behind, with its impressive architecture built into and around massive trees.
Upon entering Moonwood Gate, the party made a disturbing discovery - there were wanted
posters displayed featuring the two new companions they had just picked up on the road.
Valimir and Hija del la sombre del viento were apparently sought by the authorities.
The party began searching for Lina whom they had split from within the city.
Their search for Lina led them to encounter the Astral Index, a renowned artifact hunting
and research organization. This meeting opened up an entirely new avenue of potential
adventure and scholarly pursuit.
The party was introduced to the key members of the Astral Index organization, learning
about each member's specialization and role within this prestigious research group dedicated
to uncovering and studying ancient artifacts and mysteries.
Upon talking to the Astral Index and them discovering that Lina is working with wanted
fugitives, the organization became concerned about their reputation being tarnished by
association with criminals. This created a delicate situation that required careful handling.
The Astral Index hatched a plan to try and clear Valimir and Hija's names to protect both
the fugitives and the organization's reputation. They decided to send the party on a mission
to prove their worth and demonstrate that the wanted individuals could be valuable assets
rather than liabilities.
The Astral Index assigned the party to search for a mysterious artifact - an unknown ring
of immense power. This quest would serve as both a test of the party's capabilities and a
potential solution to clearing the fugitives' names through heroic service.
The party was told that a recent sensing of the ring's power had been detected up north,
near a bay. This location became their next destination and the focus of their new mission
for the Astral Index.
Founder and Lead Researcher of the Astral Index
Status: alive
Cryptoglyph analyst for the Astral Index
Status: alive
Archivist of Lost Tomes for the Astral Index
Status: alive
Celestial Cartographer for the Astral Index
Status: alive
Revealed to be a Field Researcher for the Astral Index, connecting the party to this organization
The lonely road where the party encountered the two weary travelers
The grand towering tree city, capital of the Emerald Legion, with impressive architecture built into massive trees
The base of operations for the artifact hunting and research organization
Consequences: Gained two new party members but also their personal disputes and legal complications
Consequences: Led to discovering the Astral Index and opening new adventure possibilities
Consequences: Gained official backing and a chance to clear the fugitives' names through heroic service
Moonwood Gate Chronicles - Arrival Edition
*Mysterious Heroes Arrive in Capital with Intriguing Companions*
The capital city of Moonwood Gate welcomed an unusual group of travelers today, as the
heroes who recently saved the port town of Ashford arrived seeking new adventures and
connections within our great tree city.
Reports from road wardens indicate the group demonstrated their characteristic compassion
by aiding weary travelers during their journey north. Two individuals, identified as
Valimir and Hija del la sombre del viento, were offered assistance and companionship on
the long road to our capital.
However, the arrival has created an interesting situation for city authorities, as both
of the rescued travelers are the subjects of wanted notices currently posted throughout
Moonwood Gate. The nature of their alleged crimes and how this will affect their heroic
rescuers remains to be seen.
Perhaps most significantly, the heroes' presence in Moonwood Gate has brought them into
contact with the prestigious Astral Index, our city's renowned artifact hunting and
research organization. Sources confirm the group met with several key members of the
Index, including founder Elowyn Andova and her distinguished team of specialists.
This connection was apparently facilitated through Lina Thorne, the Index's accomplished
field researcher, suggesting the heroes may have professional relationships or shared
interests with the scholarly community.
The Astral Index, known throughout the Emerald Legion for their groundbreaking research
into ancient artifacts and lost knowledge, rarely takes direct interest in traveling
adventurers. This meeting suggests the heroes' reputation and capabilities have reached
even the highest academic circles in our realm.
City authorities are currently reviewing the situation regarding the wanted individuals,
though many citizens hope the heroes' proven track record of protecting communities will
be taken into consideration.
In a remarkable development, sources close to the Astral Index suggest the organization
has taken an active interest in resolving the legal complications surrounding the heroes'
companions. Unconfirmed reports indicate the Index may have assigned the group a special
mission that could serve both scholarly purposes and help clear the fugitives' names
through demonstrated heroic service.
Details of this potential mission remain classified, though some suggest it involves the
search for a mysterious artifact of considerable power. If true, this would represent an
unprecedented collaboration between the academic community and wanted individuals, showing
the remarkable trust the Astral Index places in these heroes.
As Moonwood Gate's towering trees shelter these new arrivals, residents now watch with
even greater interest to see how this unusual partnership between scholars, heroes, and
fugitives might unfold for the benefit of our great city and the wider Emerald Legion.