Day 2958: No one's returned this morning. We are concerned that any further nosing about for them could very well blow their cover. So we wait it out. Thankfully Nivak returns in the afternoon. Unfortunately he doesn't bring good news. He reports that he didn't see any of our party leave Bram's house and further investigation didn't yield any results. Jezeg allows him a few hours sleep and then sends him out again to report to Halfor.
Day 2959: We continue to wait patiently at the inn for people to return. No one does.
Day 2960: Nivak scouts around Bram's house and the warehouse again. Everything looks normal and no sign of our party members.
Day 2961: Nivak visits Halfor again and tells him that Group B has been missing now for four days.
Day 2962: Ilmarian gets a note inviting him to perform at the Flowing Stein. Jezeg goes with him.
Day 2963: Ilmarian and Jezeg never returned from the Flowing Stein last night. Nivak and Nadon disguise themselves and snoop around town looking for signs of them. They return later that day with a few more names in Bram's organization: Jova, a supervisor, and Selleck, the second in command.
Day 2964: Phillipe comes to the inn with a message from Vladimir. Tomorrow night, we're to summon the town guard, get into Bram's house, and pull the knife from the kitchen wall. This will open the door to Bram's secret lair.
Day 2965: That afternoon: Meet with the captain of the town guard. I inquire about our old friend, Captain Morgenson - he's left town and joined the military. The captain of the guard gathers his troops and we march through town together to Bram's house. Bram must've gotten word of our coming – there are dead watchmen in front of Bram's house. The fight has already begun. It's an ugly fight. Bruce is killed and Roustov and Jezeg are badly injured. The evil-doers Bram, Edward, and the Old Evaluator are killed as well. The chaos symbol Halfor spoke of is found in Bram's possession. We deliver the chaos symbol to Halfor. He is closing up shop here in Goldum and moving to Talabheim. He instructs us to leave the Orange Passion faction in Luccini for last, as it's their main headquarters. Halfor isn't able to front us any money for travel expenses.
Battle Records: Nadon = 5 kills. Lillay = 24 kills (including Jova). Growlyn = 33 kills. Nivak = 20 kills. Arvin = 7 kills. Caradryan = 25 kills. Amber = 4 kills. 100-Rolls = 2 kills. Fate Points = 6. Ilmarian beats Lillay for XP again.
Day 2966: The captain of the town guard gives us 20,000Gc for our assistance in ridding Goldum of the Orange Passion. We arrange to stay at the inn for another 12 weeks for training and healing.
Day 3062: The past three months haven’t held much excitement. We’ve spent the time resting and training here in Goldum. A few things of note: Amber advanced to Level II Battle Mage and Axtrica is now sporting dreadlocks.
Day 3063: Growlyn had heard through the grapevine that Cal of Cal’s Wares might be able and/or interested in aiding in the demise of the remaining Orange Passion factions. He leaves a message at the store, as Cal is unavailable today.
Day 3064: Growlyn gets word through Cal’s apprentice that he isn’t in a position to help. We leave Goldum behind and make our way towards Rutilli.
Day 3078: Passing through the Glory Alliance. So far, this has been quite the peaceful little journey.
Day 3081: Leaving the Glory Alliance. As usual, the Border Princes tap into our supply of gold with their travel taxes.
Day 3087: Arrive in Rutilli, which turns out to be only just a small port town. We book rooms at the Sailor's Brew.
Day 3088: A trip to the bathhouse is in order. Once we've washed away the dust of the road, we relax at the inn while Nivak goes out in disguise to determine the situation here. We learn that Bram's store here has been closed and boarded up. A sign on the door reads: "By order of the Town Watch, this building is closed." After hearing of this, I take Growlyn and Jezeg to the town watch and set up a meeting with the Captain of the Guard for tomorrow morning. That night: Nivak goes to the Thieves Guild to get the low-down on the closing of the store.