Episode 16

After and interesting introduction to what seemed to be spiders who turned out to be druids from an organization called The Wardens, the party learns details about the owner of the ruins. Denis recognized the name and discovers that his capture two hundred years ago was the reason Collard Orinoth was able to discover time travel. Fascinated with the arcane ruins on the stone portal, Lilith decided to stay and study the runes and Natara, the druid who seems to be in charge, tasked another druid Rawlin, with protecting Lilith. Galhaphé a young druid from The Wardens was accepted into the group because she promised to help the spiders and that was in alignment with what the party's goals. With the party both loosing a member and gaining a member, they travel back to Wharram.

On reaching Wharram, Nok-Nok enters to locate Paddy and Burk. The rest of the party waits outside with 12 spiders who are under the care of Galhaphé. Nok-Nok explains the situation and Paddy asks if he can see these spiders before letting them into the town. Burk and Paddy head out with Nok-Nok and on inspecting the spiders, they come to the agreement that the spiders will be tagged with bright yellow pieces of cloth to indicate that they are safe. Paddy offers Lover's Cove as a temporary home for them to ensure they are kept safe. He will also provide them with some fish as food. Galhaphé excitedly accepts and the party makes their way into town. The party notices that the two guards who Taman previously aided during their watch seems to have a aura of self respect and honor around them. They are also informed by Burk that the two soldiers have kept the north eastern border clear of any spiders since working with Taman.

Burk informs the party that Lorus has been injured whilst out attempting to gather healing plants for Wharrams dwindling medical supplies. Galhaphé offers to help and Burk takes her straight to him. Galhaphé is introduced to Sarah who is currently wiping sweat from Lorus's forehead. Sarah agrees to let Galhaphé take a look at his wounds. Galhaphé recites a few magical words and turquoise energy is seen flowing from her hands over Lorus's body. Lorus almost immediately wakes for the first time in days and Sarah is overjoyed. Galhaphé explains the recovery process to Sarah before heading out. Burk asks Taman if he would rally the troops the next morning and he accepts. Galhaphé is shown through town and later she heads to the inn where she is shown to her room.

Cade heads to the temple for a short while before returning to the inn to brew some poisons. Taman spends some time at the temple before heading to the inn. The party learns that Zaren decided to track what the party assumes to be a drider in order to learn more information about them but has not yet returned. The party decides to stand watch through the night to allow some of the militia to get some rest. They are all deployed on the western edge of town, taking turns throughout the night. Taman's watch goes without issue.

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