Salvation Outpost

The elf drops his coin purse, which has 25 gold pieces in it. Begrudgingly, he removes his bracers, all the while staring down Kleber. He then throws them to the half orc’s feet. This time in common, the elf says to the archer, "One day, I will be back for those."

The guards quickly tie up the wrists of the two elves and begin making their way back to New Cyre. The remaining guard quickly gestures for you to follow him. You continue on the main path for a short while, then break off onto a more discreet trail into the forest. After what you feel is about a mile, you come to a small clearing where are you find the Zarantyr’s Light and Captain Vren waiting at the bottom of the ladder.

The Zarantyr is a relatively small elemental airship. Her bright elemental ring is wispy and blue, unlike the purple, flickering electricity of your coach. Her hull is painted a deep blue, with trim of finely polished, golden soarwood.

Captain Syrania appears concerned at the state of your escort and comments he was expecting four guards. The guard wastes no time in prompting you to climb the ladder, "No time to explain. We lost one and may have been followed. Introductions can wait till you’re aboard." the guard says.

The captain nods in agreement and shakes the guard’s hand, thanking him. You climb aboard the airship, where the captain quickly joins you and retracts the ladder. You watch the guard disappear back into the forest, as the captain gives orders to get underway.

Two half elves disappear below deck and a third takes a position of watch at the ballista on the stern. Captain Syrania takes the helm and releases a lever and the elemental ring glows brightly with the sound of a whipping wind. He grips the large wheel with one hand and the lever with the other. There’s an intense look of concentration on the half-elf’s scarred face as the airship begins to climb out of the trees. The captain keeps the airship just clear of the treetops as he turns the ship south into the Seawall Mountains.

The airship accelerates quickly, but smoothly staying close to the tree tops. You feel the cool mountain air rushing by quickly now. After a few minutes, you crest a ridge, the captain lowers into the valley and turns east. The valley slowly drops below the Zarantyr’s Light as it levels off and Captain Syrania finally gets a chance to greet you. "Apologies for the abrupt departure. Welcome aboard the Zarantyr’s Light. As I’m sure you’re aware, I am Captain Vren Syrania, but Vren is fine. There’s no need for formality, but I will cut to the chase. I was told we’re going into the Grey and near Salvation Outpost. Do we know our final destination? "

Earic shows the captain his map and points out the location of the Cyre’s wreck. "Very well. We shall leave the mountains shortly and travel to Lake Arul before entering the Mists there. It’s two days journey if we want to avoid attention. Make yourselves comfortable."

The airship has three decks and a crew of six, the captain, four half-elves and a gnome.

37 takes up a position on the starboard side of the bow’s ballista. From here, he watches the mountains pass by. Eventually, the peaks drop around you as you exit the mountains. 37 sees Breland’s southeastern-most city of Kennrun to his right as the captain steers the airship north.

Malbor is given accommodation below deck in the crew’s quarters are enjoys a well deserved rest.

The airship slows as it comes to a mountain pass. Off in the distance, Captain Vren points out a giant red dragon soaring through the mountain valley ahead. "It’s probably best if we find another route.", he says with a laugh. He swings the wheel to port and swiftly climbs over the mountain ridge.



Your ears pop at the sudden altitude change and for a few moments, you feel your breath being taken away. The airship’s great blue ring barely clears the jagged mountain top. Once clear on the other side, the Zarantyr dives back down to breathable air below. "It’s unfortunate…", the Captain says, "but this side of the mountains will add some time to our journey."

A few difficult hours later, the First Mate, Rune, appears on deck. Younger and less worn than the captain, he greets 37 and Vice before relieving the Captain. Those on deck realize, the airship must constantly be piloted by one with a Mark of Storm, or else the elemental does not propel the ship. "A bit of excitement. Eh, fellas?"