Chapter Break -- End of Chapter 14, Part 1

Plans are made at the boathouse in Larka City as, for a time, the party members must each individually address some loose ends.

Lugh returns to the glass continent for an undetermined amount of time so he may find S'qarb and learn all he can about the order of the Druidim.

Mitu returns to Ghostrock to visit Stonecutter and his other friends, and finds the small community to be growing quickly. Already, they are seeking to expand the post and hold elections as a free city. However, they have drawn the ire of Mehbt's Arcane Council -- an always troubling situation.

Rin must take a fortnight -- and perhaps longer -- to reconnect with his past. He hopes to find the old home of his mother and with the aid of her spirit, learn more about the story of his blood.

Soriess is greeted as a traveling dignitary when he arrives at the Principality of Amundus, Taladne to return the crown stolen by Sable. The Bone King speaks at length with Soriess about various issues.

Slip helps to make arrangements for Valkar and Uvorr to find refuge among the Shadesmen. Valkar hopes to take some time nursing his ward back to health, and then findt he boy some proper training. The Shadesmen know just the place, and Valkar and Uvorr are relocated to Sashmir with the Lion, Judu Mitra.

With the timetable for the Sandstone Keep expedition advanced, making contact with the scattered persons involved becomes quite the task. Eventually, contact is made -- Lord Muros is fully engaged in the war with Akur, and reports some strangeness among the Krinod. However, he commits several Varukko troops to the expedition. Redeye returns from the desert with fifty kuzani soldiers (including miners and combat engineers), and with Soreiss's help, the Bronze Bulls offer two score of soldiers for only a nominal fee. Arius readies a batallion of Larkan Military, while using his spare time to speak and train with Sylvarsyr, Mitu, and the three knights of the Order of Oryon.

Only on the last day before the expedition is slated to depart does Wyndella make contact...

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[Jolt Code: 3C, 2CB, 3R, 9S]