In what seems to be par for the course with this group… We pick back up as the group enjoys some of Welby’s Special Blend from an Illathid skull. The group takes all the festivities in and absorbs as much of the culture as possible. Galahad is in his element, happy to walk through his ancestral home during this festive time. Arguile, Shanks, and Galahad signed up for some exhibition fights later that evening, but the rogues may have more ulterior motives than our Champion of Bahamut. Arguile and Shanks briefly discuss their “strategies” for their matches, while elsewhere, we find Zechs silently observing Galahad and doing his best to fight through what has been ailing him with some drink. The two discuss how Galahad feels about being here and what has been on his mind about upcoming events. The group is introduced to Tharia Stonekiller, the general, and there is some discussion about food, how they are enjoying the festivities, and a concerned questioning of the rogues' desire to fight the Gathakanathi warriors. A brief exchange is had between Hoshino and Pakia, during which she expresses her sympathies. While Hoshino would like to inquire further on what she meant, Pakia suggests that the discussion be had at a later time. The conversation shifts to a time some fifty-odd years prior in which incursions were occurring that she helped thwart that was not happening in the Range directly but in the surrounding areas and cities. Eventually, the main event is at hand as the three party members ready themselves for friendly matches against the Goliath warriors. It ends with tales of how the Gathakanaki clan came to be and the spymaster Nimia as she reveals information about The Bard of One Hundred Towns and more.

There's so much happening, and that's where we pick up…