In the afternoon, the party meets with Raglin Tindall, owner of the Linden Inn, and they discuss the findings in the mine. Raglin is sorry to hear about his kinsman's death, but seems more disappointed in the business opportunity lost. The dwarves in the party are able to confirm that there are good quality iron and coal deposits in the mines, but that the mines obviously aren't very safe.
June 21, Friday - The party attends the festivities of the Feast of the Summer Solstice in Linden, presided over by Fulcher, cleric of Alaron. Fulcher, addressing the crowd, announces that he will be funding the construction of a temple to Alaron on a parcel of land outside the town walls on the north side of the town.
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While the festivities are underway, the party sees a hooded figure raise a hand crossbow and point it at Fulcher. They foil the attacker's aim, and help in capturing him. The party accompanies Damron, one of Fulcher's retainers, back to Fulcher's Hold with the would-be assassin in tow. Fulcher arrives later and the assassin is interrogated. He is a rogue of modest skills, hired as a freelancer through the Black Adders, the thieves guild in the city of Turil (several days to the west). Fulcher believes that the attack was to send a message and not to actually kill him, given the limited capabilities of the assassin.
June 22, Saturday - After spending the night at Fulcher's Hold, the party heads back to the ruins of Ranatayza, and pass through the magical gate. A group of bugbears are fought.
GM Commentary - A nice mix of story development, character interaction and some combat. Next session should be more of a dungeon crawl.
