After a whirlwind of high stakes and narrow escapes, the Shadow Seekers finally take a moment to breathe—and eat.

In this episode of our D&D adventure, the party finds themselves tucked away in the cozy, steam-filled corner of Grandma Sue’s Noodle Shop. Located in the gritty but familiar Outer Blue Ring of the city, the shop provides the perfect cover for a much-needed tactical briefing. Over bowls of spicy broth and hand-pulled noodles, the Seekers hash out their next move. But as the steam rises, so does the realization that they are exhausted, travel-worn, and in desperate need of a change of scenery.

Deciding that the grime of the Blue Ring has overstayed its welcome, the party makes their way toward the heart of the metropolis known as sORCrates. They cross the threshold into the Middle Red Ring, where the air smells of expensive perfumes and magic rather than coal and saltwater.

Their destination? The Pink Pony Inn.

As the most illustrious, full-service luxury establishment in the district, the Pink Pony is a neon-lit bastion of comfort. From the plush velvet upholstery to the enchanted privacy charms on every door, it is exactly the kind of place where a weary adventurer can disappear.

Once checked in, the group splits up. No more shared campsites or damp dungeons—tonight, everyone has their own room. We follow each member of the Shadow Seekers as they indulge in their own dalliances, whether that’s a deep soak in a copper tub, a quiet evening of research, or perhaps a more mysterious pursuit.