Session 10

Ava and Seigward grab the paper out of Friedrichs hand. They head downstairs to confront the butler only to find a corpse long dead and the sounds of approaching guards. As they fled the scene Ava fell and Seigward had to double back to save her. They barely escaped over the wall before the guards rushed in and captured them.

Meeting up with Franz and Erik the group begin to make their way to the boat. Franz reads the party the note which tells them the ritual will be tonight in warehouse 17 or 13. The back covers a congratulations to Johannes by a woman from Nuln named Elteka. As they head towards the boat they notice a series of fires ongoing and Ava spots the culprit. It's her brother Seigward, even though he's also standing next to her. She takes off after the double and corners him in an ally. He reveals himself as Gideon, his form changing, before walking through a wall preventing Ava from following him. Townsfolk spot the real Seigward and blame him for the fire, the party are forced to flee.

Meeting up on the boat the form a plan of attack. Josef will stay with the boat while the rest investigate the warehouses. Looking at warehouse 17 first the group discover it's mostly filled with cargo and guarded. They abandoned the plan to enter and head to warehouse 13. Outside they run into thugs who prevent them from entering. After besting the thugs they move to enter the warehouse.

Inside they find a horrifying ritual taking place with Gideon, Johannes and several cultists. The group attack and Gideon throws fireballs as Johannes attempts to finish the ritual. After fierce fighting and killing several cultists, as well as interrupting Johannes' ritual, a cold chill fills the warehouse. Johannes and Gideon are sucked into a larger form as a daemon takes shape within the circle. It turns to the group and attacks as the warehouse catches fire from Gideons fireballs. The group eventually best the daemon, barely surviving and flee the scene.

After boarding the Beerbellie, Franz and Felix wish the group good luck. Franz tosses Seigbert a pouch filled with something heavy but Seigbert fumbles it and drops it into the water. As the boat leaves Bogenhafen Franz calls out that he'll try and clear their names. The group leave the town and we see Franz in Johannes office with his feet on the desk.

"I could get used to this"