Once Rajar’s armour had arrived, the group prepared to go uphill towards the source of Chaos. Xenofos put Detect Enemies on Berra, ranged with an extension so they could go quickly, and they went, with Rajar and Berra up ahead. Two enemies showed up to Berra and Xenofos, at which point the adventurers prepared with Rune Spells and Rajar talked with Berra about tactics, deciding to save his holy rage for the moment, rather than potentially fall and then have Chaotic reinforcements arrive. They encountered a Jack-o-bear which failed to take over Rajar’s will, and a Broo of Mallia. Arrows hit the broo, and Berra hit the Jack-o-bear, with the enemy falling within seconds of battle being joined. They searched the hilside for more, but found none, and they did find the spring that the Mallian Broo had defouled, and Mellia summoned a healing spirit to fight the disease. When the waters were clear once more, they called on the whole community to build a firebreak and burn the affected hillside.

Berra suggested a feast for ‘Rajar Chaoskiller’, but it was spring, so that got downgraded to a party with a few pigs slaughtered. While that was being prepared, the group set off for the Green Fish Tula, to let them know what Kallyr Starbrow had said. They planned to soften the blow rather by mentioning the temple to Chalana Arroy, and that both Clans would be welcome to use it.

On the way there, Varanis took it into her head that Tiwr was secretly a Broo in disguise, and argued with Nala. Berra tried to get between them, and eventually Mellia rode between the pair. They reached the Green Fish Clan and were given wine, bread, and salt, and then Varanis explained about the lands. She moved the chieftain of the clan so much he wept, and offered them a feast. Berra pointed out that there was a feast already being prepared on the Blue Tree Tula, and invited them there, and peace broke out.

“I think ‘Operation Drink a Bottle of Mead’ should start now.” – Berra, an hour before game

“Should we start, and get the waiting for plot bits out of the way?” – Berra

“I’m grown up!” – Berra
“Who told you that?” – GM

“I think it’s best to save the Holy Rage in case they have further strength we have not seen yet.” – Berra
“Yeeess… I won’t get unreasonable yet.” – Rajar

“SCOUT GROUP. (Me.)” – Berra

“Yeah. Burning water is tricky.” – Berra

“Just put servants and slaves on it?” – Xenofos
*patient explanation about Carls, Cottars, and Thrall-holding Clans* – Berra
“Berra manages a perfect ‘not getting angry at Xenofos about freedom’.” – Berra

“Varanis, they’re all paying a lot of respect to you. People who made Insight Own Species: They seem to be impressed that this is a Thane who… knows what she’s talking about when it comes to rural agriculture.” – GM
“I’m not going to disillusion her.” – Berra

“Weird barbarians – we just go in and tell them how things stand these days.” – Xenofos
“This is about the subtle balance of power.” – Berra
“You mean, they’d understand it here?” – Xenofos

“where are the paths to Green Fish” – Xenofos
“Paths. To Green Fish. Hmmm….” – Berra
“If You happen to travel there looking for lost sheep?” – Xenofos
“Ah, THOSE sorts of paths.” – Berra

*attempts once more not to go to Clearwine* – Berra

“If the Humakti is going, I’m going also.” – Xenofos
“It’s like watching Eril and D’Val again!” – Berra

“Truth is the basis for Honour.” – Berra
*blinks audibly* – Nala

“YAY! We derailed Clearwine again!” – Berra

“Berra, I think he’s a Broo!” – Varanis
*reaches out to test Varanis for fever* – Berra

*mean, suspicious glare* – Xenofos
“All of the rest of the group is alright with Tiwr…” – Berra

“Make yourself at home.” – Chief Saronil
“Um, if I’m making myself at home I tend to be outside the door, guarding it. Can I be at home inside instead?” – Berra

*makes emergency introductions* – Xenofos
“In purest Esrolian.” – Xenofos

“So, Blue Tree clan… odd. no Ducks.” – Saronil
“We rode here.” – Berra
“Ah.” – Saronil

“Well, that puts a whole new perspective on things.” – Green Fish Chief
“… Perspective?” – Berra to Xenofos
“Way of looking at things.” – Xenofos, aside

“Berra is brushing off most of the dust. Washing is for religion, not for pleasure.” – Berra

“She’s called Nameless. That’s how much you don’t ask her name.” – Berra

… “Assassinated by Humakti.” – Xenofos
“Xenofos. Let’s use the word ‘killed.’ It was done openly.” – Berra

“I’m sorry. I was crap at taking quotes. I was too busy pressing gauze to stitches. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:” – Varanis
“Well, we could all have been less amusing.” – Berra
“Except me. My default setting is hilarious.” – Berra