Here is the current map of the gardens of the Summer Palace.


Here is the current map of the gardens of the Summer Palace. Last session the party explored the wooded area in the center of the gardens that connect the two wings. In no particular order, here are some things they uncovered:

1. A pond filled with lily pads. In the central, a massive, closed flower structure sits on a giant lily pad. On the shore, there is a strange bush with large pods that dangle into the water. At the ponds edge, the water has overlflowed given the tilt of the gardens, creating a marshy area of tall grasses to the upper left. The party was generally freaked out by this area and didn't explore.

2. Shirishanu's grove. This was the area represented in the mural in the Cenotaph of Lady Shirishanu. It contained, among other things, a bejeweled fountain, a strange cosmic tree, and the shade of Lathanon, last of the Incandescent Kings. He said a number of things, but seemed generally distracted, appearing in martial form (accompanied by three knights) when the party threatened to loot the grove.

3. A grotto of flying fish. The air here was cooler and breezier, and strange marine like flying life swirled in the currents overhead.

4. A desecrated statue of the Sibillant Maiden, seemingly replaced by a new statue of Ilmara the Giver. The party looted both, and a strange curse passed to Salinger from the gouged eyes of the desecrated statute.

5. The party emerged from the woods, and headed directly towards the intact wing (South). The path wound between two grassy hills, and scrub brush that seemed to spill out from the wooded area. The party paused when three armored bird men (Plumed Reavers) alighted on an adjacent hill.

So we will begin in media res!

Joshua Blackketter Aleksandr Revzin Eric Boyd Chris P. Anthony Huso Zak Sabbath (maybe) Gus L (Maybe)

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