In case you missed it in our last session, the boys continued their journey from Rejlaz Rhekōlb to Berhidon, passing through Ahkulb, Piter Halut, and Răshbōgăsh mĭ Kăncĭc. Ahkulb was nothing of note. In Piter Halut, they learned of the local industry, the husbandry of Pĭkn Pōrpblŭshp, massive creatures used in farming and freight transport. Nothing useful at the moment, but a point of interest. In town, Fisvénir offloaded the jewelry from Nœrŷ and Ūpŏnōr sent some gifts towards home. Thus Fisvénir (and Wyatt) learned that his traveling companions exist as actual mortal beings with families and lives. In Răshbōgăsh, Ūpŏnōr found a local smith, a Fĕbblĭssn named Bblĭpshpĭpsh, and commissioned a custom set of armor for himself, drawing from his not inconsiderable personal funds. The others decided they needed some additional equipment of their own before they set off to their true destination.

Berhidon itself was unremarkable, but the innkeeper was a touch sketchy about Telbrhirk, who lived just outside of town. Undeterred, Bjōlan, after walking out to his small homestead, knocked on the door and was greeted by the sturdy old Kjōrhbaj. While some camaraderie existed between those two, it did not extend to the others in the group. They were set to chores around the homestead while Bjōlan and Telbrhirk had a rather dire discussion about the issues and the runes surrounding the happenings in Rejlaz Rhekōlb. Telbrhirk needed some time to refresh his memory and consider everything that he had learned that evening, so the boys bedded down outside the small house for the evening. And with that, you’re caught up for today’s episode of Umbalin & Oblivion.

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