In case you missed it in our last session, everyone gathered in the audience chamber after their disparate breakfasts and made their way over to the Temple of Zerhōss and Ashtakrrok. Less one arm, yet on the mend, Ashtakrrok, sagacious as ever, helped put the puzzle pieces together. The attack came from Kar’tum, which might need investigation. Jōlahr should probably leave Rejlaz and someone disguised to take his place. Now, that person is not going to be Melbim, but Bojak could be trusted to fill the role. And Bjōlan can have one of the pointed halos to further his research into both the runes and the Zoỹrek.

Then, Bjōlan had a moment with Zerhōss in the temple’s convex, an unanswered moment, but one nonetheless; Fisvénir spoke privately with Ashtakrrok about how the runes might be used to help Jōlahr and maybe even combat a future citywide runes construct; and Åthedræl made it clear that she will offer whatever assistance she can to Bjōlan as he looks past the Severing. And with that, you’re caught up for today’s episode of Umbalin & Oblivion.

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