DivineDetritusAMomentsRespite
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Summary
June 25, 1236 AD
The party returns to Harvest Wharf, where Fleir experiences a sudden growth spurt. As they promised Shavanni, they visit Dakan manor to talk to Alexen, who is with his son Marxen.
Alexen isn't happy to hear about the Lucavan's return. He's further upset when he learns of a new group claiming to be Lucavan, as his memories of Sagittarius involved a Medusa Archer. He notes that the Kolphan family were doing research on outsiders, and may have more information on the Lucavan than he does.
When asked about Micel Verdantflame, he remarked Micel was a bit of a hermit, only concerned with magic and interplanar travel. He contacted Dakan after the Fifty Years War to learn about the nature of the Lucavan, and researching exotic materials that could be used against them.
Speaking of Micel, he is packing up his research laboratory. The Order is quite interested in his findings and has asked him to give a talk on it. The party asks if this speech will be made public, and he's briefly infuriated about the idea of the public attack his group. He does offer the party an invitation, though, and he's glad to purchase the sendrine they found in the cave. He notes the armor they've been carrying around is very volatile, and he's surprised it hasn't detonated yet. He doesn't recognize the symbol, just like Lord Dakan did not.
The party meets Melanie Mel in the sales department, comparing advertising slogans. As promised, Melanie will take them on a trip to the Isle of the Sun, where the Kolphan family lives. She mentions Sal'nessee will be there, as well.
Fi spends some time talking to Drianna before they head off. It turns out Drianna will also visit to show her new fashion line.
June 26, 1236 AD
The party begins its week long journey to the Isle of the Sun. Melanie describes some of the locations of interest on the island, including a great library, an entertainment district, and a judicial wing.
June 29, 1236 AD
On the third day of their voyage, Mel'anie hears something off the aft of the ship. Captain Limon rides a Dragon Turtle and his pirate army quickly board the ship!
Captain Limon tries to capture the nobles so he can ransom them later. Instead he gets delirious inside some fog, stunned from Vegeta's fist, and tumbles so poorly Vegeta knocks him out. The Dragon Turtle on the other hand is mostly unharmed and leaves once Captain Limon orders him too. The Captain gets away empty handed, but Melanie doesn't seem to care much.
July 3, 1236 AD
The party finally arrives on the Isle of the Sun. Melanie has already rented out a suite for them at the Kiss of Serenity, while she will stay in one of her houses. Driana will have a studio to herself to work on her upcoming fashion show.
Vegeta heads straight to the fighting coliseum he's heard so much about. Lord Trout has the largest one, featuring the new champion Katt. She's taking on newcomers in an exhibition match.
Fi learns that most of the natural land is owned by the upper class or requires special membership. Eventually she is drawn to the public beaches found near the garbage dump and sewer systems.
Nidri and Hawk visit the entertainment district, nearby the coliseum. A variety of performers, some more savory than the others, travel around looking for patrons. There are aasimars but almost no tieflings, and the duo stick out like tourists. Eventually a female aasimar goes and greets them with a warm hello, offering to be theri guide for the evening.
