4760 5th Gozran-6th Sareneth in Solvannia in the Stolen Lands in the Riverlands

Queen Arsinoe's spy returns and the pcs find out that Pitax is engaged in a bloody civil war. Queen Arsinoe call up all the troops and allies she can muster, given her recent defeat, and she marches on Pitax. She has decided to through her support behind Jhofre head of the Vascari noble family because he assisted the pcs in their mission. After a brief battle, and some intense negotiation, Jhofre Vascari is installed as Grand Duke of Pitax after swearing fealty to Queen Arsinoe. Trinara becomes Grand Duchess and master of whispers Pitax.

4760 4th Gozran in Solvannia in the Stolen Lands in the Riverlands

The pcs meet with Queen Arsinoe and tell her of their success. The queen sends out spies to scope out the current situation in Pitax with King Castruccio Irrovetti slain.

4760 Pharast 26th-3rd Gozran the Stolen Lands in the Riverlands

The pcs travel back to Solvannia.

4760 Pharast 25th Pitax in the Stolen Lands in the Riverlands

The pcs rest for 24 hours hiding among the barrels and crates of the pantry. Then Glade sets out to scout again this time in chameleon. After a number of misadventures, including a stint as a wizard's decoration, Glad finds the door to the stairs that lead to underground. After some searching Glade found a secret door that he assumes will lead to King Castruccio Irrovetti's bedroom. After a brief discussion, the pcs decide to lure the halflings in the kitchen down into the pantry/wine cellar area. Rigby used a disguise self spell to imitate the halfling servants' grey uniform. There was only a single halfling female watching over the soups, stews, and breads for tomorrow. Rigby lured her to the basement with a story of spilled food. Once lured the pcs tied her up and intimidated her into cooperation. Following Glade the pcs headed off on the shortest route to King Castruccio Irrovetti. The pcs surprised the three of the king's elite wardens in the first room and cut two down before they could make a sound. The third guard escaped through a nearby door and ran for help. This alerted two troll gladiators that attacked the pcs. Both trolls were badly burned by a fireball spell cast by Linkles. The pcs ganged up on the less singed troll and it was quickly slain. The other troll was able to inflict heavy damage on Eric before being burned and chopped up by the pcs.

Following Glade's directions Rigby found the secret door leading to the sleeping area and the stairs to the lower level. Then he removed the necromantic trap and the pcs passed into the corridor guarded by the last troll. Eric charged in first and quickly cut the troll down with his flaming sword. Next the pcs took the staircase down and entered the weapons room. Ribgy again found and removed the necromantic glyph on the door to allow the pcs through. The pcs ended up in prison cell and torture area. The pcs find a sleeping gargoyle that appears to be the castle prison guard and/or torturer. The pcs sneak past him, and by an amazing feat of luck, Glade finds the secret door into King Castruccio Irrovetti's living area. The pcs are immediately attacked by two death dogs. The dogs are fierce but they are no match for the pcs. All the dogs manage to do before they are slain is to wake King Castruccio Irrovetti.

The King of Pitax grabbed his sword and shield once he awoke. Confronted with an angry Eric Irrovetti cast invisibility on himself and ran in the corner. Using his wand of enemy detection, Linkles called out Irrovetti's position.

Gregor struck Irrovetti a mighty blow and broke his invisibility spell. Gregor and Eric ganged up on Irrovetti ganged up on poor irrovetti and they quickly cut him down. Eric's final blow removed the king's head. The king's concubine begged for mercy and the pcs used her to run dupe the guards and escape the castle unmolested.

4760 Pharast 24th Pitax in the Stolen Lands in the Riverlands

The servants of Jhofre Calavari pick up the pcs in the woods and take them via dingy and then merchant ship to the port of Pitax. While on the ship Gregor and Eric are shaved and provided with toupees and clothing to pass for drovers. Once the pcs disembark at Pitax they are taken to the Vascari warehouse where they are given wagons with empty barrels.

Glade and Rigby are hidden in two separate barrels while Gregor, Eric, and Linkles drive the wagon to the Turning Wheel where cheese and sausage are made and shipped. There they meet the owner Ingras Quill. Her son was executed for daring to question King Irrovetti's fitness to rule and therefore she is willing to take risks for the pcs. After a brief discussion the pcs are put into the barrels and sausages and cheese are place on top of them. Three different but similar looking drovers take over the wagon and take the pcs to the palace. There the pcs are unloaded and carried to the pantry by the servants of the king. After a lengthy discussion the pcs decide stay in place and allow Glade to scout the palace in spider form. Glade worked his way through the castle but eventually he was spotted by a hungry troll. The troll ate what he thought was a spider but upon the destruction of his arachnid body Glade shot up to his normal size and broke the troll's jaw. While the troll was dis oriented and in pain Glade made good his escape. Glade returned to the pcs in animal form and the pcs decided to rest and give him one more chance to scout. So the pcs rest and hid for 24 hours.

4760 Pharast 21st-23rd Pitax in the Stolen Lands in the Riverlands

The pcs wait in the forest while Jhofre Vascari works out a plan to get the pcs into the palace.

4760 Pharast 18th-20th Pitax in the Stolen Lands in the Riverlands

The Glade and Linkles, led by Rigby, scout out the city of Pitax. Rigby first makes contact with the Pitax thieves guild. He finds out that the guild supports King Castruccio Irrioventi. Rigby also finds out that the guild is fine with any property crimes committed against the merchant families of Pitax. Eventually Rigby and Linkles make contact with the Vascari merchant family. The head of the family, Jhofre Vascari, agrees to help the pcs assassinate the king.