Descent Into Avernus

Sylvira mentions a shop in The Hearth where the group can stock up on any last-minute supplies and everyone empties their pockets for potions, buffs and all the components they can carry. The party discusses their reasons for travelling to Hell, convincing one another that the journey is one worth making until finally Flea is the last member to join Team hell. Returning to Sylvira's office, she stresses that it is important Lulu is not seen. Lulu must remain hidden or disguised from higher-ranking devils, especially Zariel. Vaantrick asks Sylvira whether she has any books he can borrow. She apologises that books cannot leave Candlekeep, but tells him she is happy to answer any questions he has. Before the party departs, Sylvira gives them a crash course on what to expect in Avernus. She explains that the Blood War is fought between the Infernal forces of the Nine Hells and the Abyssal forces of the demons, although there are sometimes other wildcards involved. When devils ar...

The party travels to Candlekeep in the rain. On the way Vaantrik asks Oz about his evening disappearances - Is he feeling okay (pooping) or just praying? Oz is evasive but says he is praying. Honey asks if Candlekeep will have any restaurants with those fortune-telling cookies that Talon mentioned. Fisk says that the Hearth at Candlekeep can likely produce what she seeks. The party arrives at their destination around 5:00 pm. The Library at Candlekeep encourages donations of knowledge from the party, even though Fisk can get us in for free this time. Sima is welcome to Candlekeep forever because she donates a fawning biography of Duke Thalemra Vanthampur upon entry. Fisk whisks us into a spire, where we then have to trudge up many, many stairs. After awhile, we slow onto a landing. Fisk walks us past a door labelled in Draconic “Traxigor, Resident Fellow” and into the chambers of infernal scholar, Sylvira Savikas. Savikas is a middle-aged tielfing with a slight German accent. Her famil...