The Rising Prophecy
Description
DescriptionEli hints at a secret tied to something called 'the Rising' that he cannot explain even under Daria's command. The recovered notebook contains frantic ravings about rising powers, returning beings, and the prophet's coming. The damaged painting depicts a golden-haired baby of unknown significance. Session 6 update: The recovered notebook explicitly contains ravings about rising ancient powers, 'the prophet,' and lists of names — 'the Argent Knight,' 'storm hag,' and 'cursed youth.' These names appear to map onto party members and known figures, giving concrete shape to the prophecy. The painting of a golden-haired baby with something hidden beneath the paint may connect to the prophetic identities. Session 7 update: The party reviews Eli's notebook and finds prophecies intertwined with figures of myth about those who will 'rise again.' Vixia reveals the notebook contains several intertwined prophecies. Daria memorizes the key passage about Ladanis before Vixia burns the journal. Caelum searches for historical parallels and finds only the cyclical return of the Frenzied King. Echoes of the Forbidden reveals divine offspring who bargain with mortals, with theological annotations insisting they are real — potentially connecting the Rising to these entities. Session 8 update: Lady Aurelia examined Eli's sketchbook and found torn pages missing. She recognized the term 'Stormhag' as an old entity the Prophet cast down, connecting it to the stolen painting of the prince. She theorizes an insurgence of old beliefs — suggesting the Rising may involve the return of pre-Prophet powers and entities. The connection between the Storm Hag, the prince's celestial heritage portrait, and the rising prophecies is tightening. Session 9 update: The letters Harpy opens contain firsthand accounts of celestial blood being hunted in the south, with the Seacott family named as suspected carriers. Reynald Stormweather's pre-death plea to destroy the 'storm hag' and stop something catastrophic adds another piece to the puzzle of ancient powers and celestial persecution that connects to 'the Rising.'
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Timeline
A Deal Struck in Private
A new overarching mystery emerges from recovered evidence: Eli's cryptic reference to 'the Rising,' a notebook of prophetic ravings about returning beings and a prophet's coming, and a painting of a golden-haired baby. These artifacts suggest a larger apocalyptic narrative that will unfold across sessions.
What Was Recovered
A new overarching mystery emerges from recovered evidence: Eli's cryptic reference to 'the Rising,' a notebook of prophetic ravings about returning beings and a prophet's coming, and a painting of a golden-haired baby. These artifacts suggest a larger apocalyptic narrative that will unfold across sessions.
A Deal with Eli
The recovered notebook explicitly contains ravings about rising ancient powers, 'the prophet,' and lists of names — 'the Argent Knight,' 'storm hag,' and 'cursed youth.' These names appear to map onto party members and known figures, giving concrete shape to the prophecy. The painting of a golden-haired baby with something hidden beneath the paint may connect to the prophetic identities.
Through the Window
The recovered notebook explicitly contains ravings about rising ancient powers, 'the prophet,' and lists of names — 'the Argent Knight,' 'storm hag,' and 'cursed youth.' These names appear to map onto party members and known figures, giving concrete shape to the prophecy. The painting of a golden-haired baby with something hidden beneath the paint may connect to the prophetic identities.
What Was Recovered
The recovered notebook explicitly contains ravings about rising ancient powers, 'the prophet,' and lists of names — 'the Argent Knight,' 'storm hag,' and 'cursed youth.' These names appear to map onto party members and known figures, giving concrete shape to the prophecy. The painting of a golden-haired baby with something hidden beneath the paint may connect to the prophetic identities.
The Painter's Trail Reviewed
The party reviews Eli's notebook and finds prophecies intertwined with figures of myth about those who will 'rise again.' Vixia reveals the notebook contains several intertwined prophecies. Daria memorizes the key passage about Ladanis before Vixia burns the journal. Caelum searches for historical parallels and finds only the cyclical return of the Frenzied King. Echoes of the Forbidden reveals divine offspring who bargain with mortals, with theological annotations insisting they are real — potentially connecting the Rising to these entities.
Searching the Histories
The party reviews Eli's notebook and finds prophecies intertwined with figures of myth about those who will 'rise again.' Vixia reveals the notebook contains several intertwined prophecies. Daria memorizes the key passage about Ladanis before Vixia burns the journal. Caelum searches for historical parallels and finds only the cyclical return of the Frenzied King. Echoes of the Forbidden reveals divine offspring who bargain with mortals, with theological annotations insisting they are real — potentially connecting the Rising to these entities.
Destroying the Evidence
The party reviews Eli's notebook and finds prophecies intertwined with figures of myth about those who will 'rise again.' Vixia reveals the notebook contains several intertwined prophecies. Daria memorizes the key passage about Ladanis before Vixia burns the journal. Caelum searches for historical parallels and finds only the cyclical return of the Frenzied King. Echoes of the Forbidden reveals divine offspring who bargain with mortals, with theological annotations insisting they are real — potentially connecting the Rising to these entities.
The Cover Story and the Accord
The party reviews Eli's notebook and finds prophecies intertwined with figures of myth about those who will 'rise again.' Vixia reveals the notebook contains several intertwined prophecies. Daria memorizes the key passage about Ladanis before Vixia burns the journal. Caelum searches for historical parallels and finds only the cyclical return of the Frenzied King. Echoes of the Forbidden reveals divine offspring who bargain with mortals, with theological annotations insisting they are real — potentially connecting the Rising to these entities.
The Wizard's Bargain
The party reviews Eli's notebook and finds prophecies intertwined with figures of myth about those who will 'rise again.' Vixia reveals the notebook contains several intertwined prophecies. Daria memorizes the key passage about Ladanis before Vixia burns the journal. Caelum searches for historical parallels and finds only the cyclical return of the Frenzied King. Echoes of the Forbidden reveals divine offspring who bargain with mortals, with theological annotations insisting they are real — potentially connecting the Rising to these entities.
Report to the Lady of Letters
Lady Aurelia examined Eli's sketchbook and found torn pages missing. She recognized the term 'Stormhag' as an old entity the Prophet cast down, connecting it to the stolen painting of the prince. She theorizes an insurgence of old beliefs — suggesting the Rising may involve the return of pre-Prophet powers and entities. The connection between the Storm Hag, the prince's celestial heritage portrait, and the rising prophecies is tightening.
Forbidden Letters
The letters Harpy opens contain firsthand accounts of celestial blood being hunted in the south, with the Seacott family named as suspected carriers. Reynald Stormweather's pre-death plea to destroy the 'storm hag' and stop something catastrophic adds another piece to the puzzle of ancient powers and celestial persecution that connects to 'the Rising.'
The Birthright Question
The letters Harpy opens contain firsthand accounts of celestial blood being hunted in the south, with the Seacott family named as suspected carriers. Reynald Stormweather's pre-death plea to destroy the 'storm hag' and stop something catastrophic adds another piece to the puzzle of ancient powers and celestial persecution that connects to 'the Rising.'