The Cardinal Directions' True Purpose
Description
DescriptionAn adventuring group calling themselves the Cardinal Directions — Thalara South, Caelum Cadere (a white-haired woman claiming a ruined noble house), Vexio, and Darius — arrived at the keep. Their stories are suspiciously ordinary, their fighting styles raise questions, and the white-haired Caelum's claim of a ruined house matches nothing in Caelum Cadere's knowledge of the Queenlands. Session 8 update: Thalara South formally swore loyalty to House Cadere, binding herself to Caelum Cadere's cause. Roderick Smithson forgave her and spoke of the fallen Cadiz family — Edgar, Agatha, and Cordelia Aurelia Cadere Aurelia — revealing deeper family history. Caelum Cadere boldly volunteered himself to lead the Inquisition before the prince, escalating the group's political ambitions dramatically. The party's collective identity is solidifying around House Cadere's restoration. Session 9 update: Thalara reveals House Athan's oath to House Cadere and her hatred for the Vervsens over lost liege lordship, deepening the web of noble-house loyalties binding the Cardinal Directions together. Her donning of raven-themed attire and receiving a Corvine Guard cloak from John symbolically cements her alignment. Ciaran Vervsen's pointed 'hello, cousin' to Caelum and Aidan's accusation of dishonor signal the Vervsen faction's awareness and hostility toward the group.
Key Figures (8)
Timeline
The Cardinal Directions
The Cardinal Directions are introduced, engage in a formal duel with the party, and their stories prove suspiciously ordinary — too run-of-the-mill to believe. The white-haired Caelum claims a ruined noble house that Caelum Cadere cannot identify. Vexio demonstrates druidic magic and charm abilities. The group heads north for 'profitable monster slaying' but their true identities and purposes remain unknown.
The Courtyard Duel
The Cardinal Directions are introduced, engage in a formal duel with the party, and their stories prove suspiciously ordinary — too run-of-the-mill to believe. The white-haired Caelum claims a ruined noble house that Caelum Cadere cannot identify. Vexio demonstrates druidic magic and charm abilities. The group heads north for 'profitable monster slaying' but their true identities and purposes remain unknown.
Wishes on the Wind
The Cardinal Directions are introduced, engage in a formal duel with the party, and their stories prove suspiciously ordinary — too run-of-the-mill to believe. The white-haired Caelum claims a ruined noble house that Caelum Cadere cannot identify. Vexio demonstrates druidic magic and charm abilities. The group heads north for 'profitable monster slaying' but their true identities and purposes remain unknown.
Morning and the Road Home
The Cardinal Directions are introduced, engage in a formal duel with the party, and their stories prove suspiciously ordinary — too run-of-the-mill to believe. The white-haired Caelum claims a ruined noble house that Caelum Cadere cannot identify. Vexio demonstrates druidic magic and charm abilities. The group heads north for 'profitable monster slaying' but their true identities and purposes remain unknown.
Sworn to House Cadere
Thalara South formally swore loyalty to House Cadere, binding herself to Caelum Cadere's cause. Roderick Smithson forgave her and spoke of the fallen Cadiz family — Edgar, Agatha, and Cordelia Aurelia Cadere Aurelia — revealing deeper family history. Caelum Cadere boldly volunteered himself to lead the Inquisition before the prince, escalating the group's political ambitions dramatically. The party's collective identity is solidifying around House Cadere's restoration.
Ambition Kindled
Thalara South formally swore loyalty to House Cadere, binding herself to Caelum Cadere's cause. Roderick Smithson forgave her and spoke of the fallen Cadiz family — Edgar, Agatha, and Cordelia Aurelia Cadere Aurelia — revealing deeper family history. Caelum Cadere boldly volunteered himself to lead the Inquisition before the prince, escalating the group's political ambitions dramatically. The party's collective identity is solidifying around House Cadere's restoration.
Audience with Prince Visvalir
Thalara South formally swore loyalty to House Cadere, binding herself to Caelum Cadere's cause. Roderick Smithson forgave her and spoke of the fallen Cadiz family — Edgar, Agatha, and Cordelia Aurelia Cadere Aurelia — revealing deeper family history. Caelum Cadere boldly volunteered himself to lead the Inquisition before the prince, escalating the group's political ambitions dramatically. The party's collective identity is solidifying around House Cadere's restoration.
A Guard's Counsel and a Raven's Summons
Thalara South formally swore loyalty to House Cadere, binding herself to Caelum Cadere's cause. Roderick Smithson forgave her and spoke of the fallen Cadiz family — Edgar, Agatha, and Cordelia Aurelia Cadere Aurelia — revealing deeper family history. Caelum Cadere boldly volunteered himself to lead the Inquisition before the prince, escalating the group's political ambitions dramatically. The party's collective identity is solidifying around House Cadere's restoration.
The Birthright Question
Thalara reveals House Athan's oath to House Cadere and her hatred for the Vervsens over lost liege lordship, deepening the web of noble-house loyalties binding the Cardinal Directions together. Her donning of raven-themed attire and receiving a Corvine Guard cloak from John symbolically cements her alignment. Ciaran Vervsen's pointed 'hello, cousin' to Caelum and Aidan's accusation of dishonor signal the Vervsen faction's awareness and hostility toward the group.
Promenade on the Water
Thalara reveals House Athan's oath to House Cadere and her hatred for the Vervsens over lost liege lordship, deepening the web of noble-house loyalties binding the Cardinal Directions together. Her donning of raven-themed attire and receiving a Corvine Guard cloak from John symbolically cements her alignment. Ciaran Vervsen's pointed 'hello, cousin' to Caelum and Aidan's accusation of dishonor signal the Vervsen faction's awareness and hostility toward the group.