Shademurk: To the Grove

 Party: Vultha / Iskren / Sorval / Taurio

The period leading up to and including Griev 19th

As the group has some time to relax and get things done, they discovered their time amply filled by new responsibilities and tasks they set upon themselves.
Sorval made Taurio an armour that would do any legionnaire proud, while Iskren consolidated their leadership and had a beautiful (but more importantly expensive-looking) staff crafted.
Vultha had set a plan in motion that saw Ruddiger slain on the spot, and Taurio learned more about both his blade and the potential of awakened weapons.

In the end, the party got together to resolve on their path for the future as suddenly wave after wave of shocks hit Shademurk, one of the islands hurtling down and crashing in pieces through the very ground the city-part was built on. Monsters spawning and testing the toughness of the defenders led to the party quickly falling back in their old ways, heroically fighting off a massive flying lightning creature, before setting about helping where possible.

Come evenfall, the group gathered at the Grove of Freyalise to take stock, Taurio and Sorval heading out to the Fogger to pick up their gear and arrange for the airship, while Vultha set about his wards and protecting the integrity of the group's safe-space.
Iskren tried to venture back to the temple, but the chilling sensation of someone intently latching on to their very movements sent the pontiff back to the lizard's shelter. Taurio and Sorval, noting similar attentions lavished on them, also were quick to return, tarrying not at the Fogger.
With the group thus reunited, the plan became a plane: Ulgrotha.

Shademurk: Unfortunate plans

 Party: Sorval / Iskren / Taurio / Vultha

Griev 12th

As our heroes are getting their bearings back and trying to figure out their next move, making new friends and allies, branching out their Ravnican networks a little, the day floats by without too much happening.

Vultha manages to commune with Freyalise, who finds the idea of taking him on as champion amusing and provides him with a blessing. Beyond that, he caught Tim'aee and learned of the cost (which he is willing to pay) to have Berac (a legendary golgari assassin) to take out captain Ruddiger. 

Iskren discovers Thaya has been keeping track of most activities while they were out and now is eager to divulge whatever she found out.

Sorval and Taurio got started with their recruitment process, causing illustrious names such as Yvan (Blazeripper Hunter), Kelezegal the broad, Thihm the Thick, Lisanna (quartermaster sergeant), Sigalda (with new fingers) and precognitive mage Weydal to join their service.

The group then gets a calling from Sengir, who helps them plot their course, which may involve tracking down Feryja in Ulgrotha to learn the secret of immortality as it may well be linked to Brokkos in the realm of Serra... 

Shademurk: A day at the market

 Party: Iskren / Vultha / Sorval / Taurio

Griev 11th

The party wakes up to find Zantaroth gone. And Iskren, come to think of it.
Iskren left shortly after Zantaroth did, to prepare for her great day, instigating a ritual to bring forth a massive golden temple/marketplace near the basilica. 
Sorval wakes Taurio, noisily enough to wake Vultha too, and the three follow. They hail a cab and take it to their cleric. 
Taurio explains Zantaroth had to leave for clan business, the guys grab some oranges... and a pair of ghostfire peppers, one of them is eaten by Vultha.

Iskren pops a temple into existence and the crowd is wowed, while the rest of the group arrives. Written on the temple in golden lettering, there is the statement "Debt is Sin".
Iskren then proclaims that all are free to trade there, but his attendants will collect taxes. They also proclaims herself the Orzhovian pontiff for Shademurk.

Iskren and Sorval take center stage first, reaffirming the Legion's support for the Orzhovian cause and the Orzhovian trust in the Legion's protection. Sorval manages to say Shademurk seventeen times in one minute during this speech. The crowd is entertained.
A little further back, a lady in Orzhov colours hails Vultha to ask for her daughter, whose name escapes her but the lady's attendant reminds her of it, Taurio's ears perk up due to the conversation. The pair manages to listen to some of the barbs the lady throws out, and learns that she holds her daughter in low esteem. Before long, the lady loses interest in the "barbarian and the cow", and Taurio loses interest in the lady. The pair then wanders off towards Iskren.
As Taurio arrives, he donates the 2000 gold received from Zantaroth to Iskren, who clarifies the alliance between Gruul and Orzhov, where the Gruul are displayed as border guards.
A different representative sneaks in front of Vultha, who stares and points daggers at the Vedalken, Akaduza (from the Azorius), who would want to have the help of the Orzhov in studying the strange magical phenomena around the Guildpact and Guildpact related matters. Iskren also mentions that Vultha is a lethal assassin. To the lawkeepers. Who also donate 10000 gold to the new pontiff.

Vultha then has a remarkable moment with Iskren, asking about their goals and complimenting them on their temple... but also reminding them of the chain they are attached to.
The lizardfolk then tells Iskren their mother is there. They scheme together for a bit to slander lady Glotka. Vultha then buys a piece of "I cannot believe it's not Murkfish" to throw it at the lady.
And rolls it straight under the foot of Boros Third Legion Commander Wallincourt Maz, grandfather of Sorval. Wallincourt and lady Savine Glotka then engage in conversation.

Meanwhile, Sorval spies a pair of familiar angels that keep their eyes on the proceedings. He questions them about his origins, receiving confirmation that his family indeed was blessed by Serra. Sorval also asks about the name "Pierakor', but Feather and Athra exchange a knowing glance before Feather responds that she does not know that name.

Taurio and Thihm meet at the buffet. Thihm shows off his newest gear. An M-shirt and an endless flask of gin. He is then distracted by the pair of angels descending towards Iskren.
Iskren shows themself quite grateful to Athra for teaching them to use magic. Beyond that, Athra also delivers a missive from the Ghost Council, a promotion is given and the demand for patience is made. Athra also reminds Iskren that enemies can be assets, not obstacles.
Feather, up next, explains the bounties have been lifted, so the party can rest easier. She says that there is about a month's time left before the Nephilim breaks free. The nature of the beast's power is shattered throughout various realms. A Kraken in Ulgrotha, the Fragment of Eternity in Serra's Realm, ...
Taurio and Feather have a bit of a chinwag, with her noticing his weapon and explaining the Blackblade is a weapon worthy of a warrior of his stature. She explains awakening weapons to Taurio. 
She also explains the time lost between the Serran temple and the Ravnican graveyard, the guardian sphinx cast the group and its foe through time into their home plane to avoid damage to the temple.

Savine Glotka meets with her child and trades barbs and a mirror is donated. 

Sorval, arriving at the Fogger, is informed of his promotion by temporary guardsman Timms, who is suitably impressed by a bit of wing-popping. Smithing for a few hours, Sorval is found by his grandfather. Wallincourt is proud of the achievements Sorval informed him about in a letter.
A bit of family chatter follows, and Wallincourt also takes the time to explain all the angels on Ravnica were made so by Razia. If Sorval would be blessed in such a way, he sees it only as a boon granted for the family's services.