Arriving in IcAry

• The session begins with the party officially entering the northern territory of Icary.
• The group reflects on liberating East Woa from an 80-year curse and reuniting Luther with Nelyse.
• It is currently Fall 20, 1512 AD.

Travel Decisions and Directions

• Osric takes the lead as the primary navigator for the group.
• The party discusses their next destination, choosing between Oiyon and Shiznet.
  • Shiznet is described as a "drinking town" and a cultural hub for information.
  • Oiyon is noted for being full of "religious nut jobs" and ice farmers.
• The group decides to head south toward Shiznet to search for information regarding the "Heartice Bloom."

Anger at Mama's Hot Pot and Slumber Tavern

• Heavy snow and a light breeze force the party to stop at a roadside tavern.
• The establishment is "Mama's Hot Pot and Slumber Tavern," run by an older gnome woman.
• Hostility arises when the bartender uses a slur ("mouthcloth") against Osric due to his Shrouded status.
• Key interactions at the tavern:
  • The party pressures the bartender into a 50% discount on drinks after a successful persuasion check.
  • The group tries various local drinks, including Moon bearing Mead, Crimson River Ale, and Smiling Sphinx Stout.
  • Luther and Nelise share a private moment discussing Nelise's search for her mother and Luther's desire to stay with the group.

Arrival in Shiznet

• The party reaches the lively town of Shiznet around 6 p.m.
• Shiznet is characterized by its numerous taverns and proximity to large stone towers and ice shards.
• Willow finds a local stall for Roger (the horse), while Osric manages to convince a fearful stable hand to house his giant wolf for free.

The Shizzy Bar and Local Intel

• The group enters a local tavern run by a friendly gnome woman named Rha who is an "open book."
• The bartender provides details on the town’s layout:
  • There is a general store, a potion shop (alchemy), and several competing taverns.
  • She mentions that the "Smiling Sphinx Stout" is actually served by her rival across the street.
• Information regarding the Heartice Bloom is revealed:
  • It is an extinct flower from Southern Icary, specifically located on Mount Loest. (Voghans old home)
  • The flower supposedly only opens through a specific ceremony involving a "cloud jumping" ritual and the blood of the deceased.

The Shrouded Ceremony

• A white piece of paper is found on Osric’s back, serving as a formal summons.
• Osric has been selected for the "Eu's Ceremony," a rare and high-honor duel within the Shrouded culture.
• The ceremony is a matter of life or death; refusal results in being condemned.
• The event is set to take place in three days, coinciding with the start of winter.