Session 44 - Arrival in Shalarag
- Korin found scales after the fight. Theros gave the Ioun stone to Dristuul.
- Kailas returned the fire ring to Nyxara. Short rest.
- The path sloped upward. From a hilltop: saw Shalarag — a huge city with a harbour, slums, inner walls, and a citadel. Vineyards and farmland nearby.
- Descended through farms. Main street to inner Shalarag was about 1km. Carts queued at the wall.
- A kid sold them a genuine map for 10 silver and described the city layout
- Entered freely (only carriages inspected). Found Kings Plaza with a closed church. Booked rooms at the Golden Bough Inn for the night.
- Next morning: learned Emperor Kaelor IV Cheon was not receiving visitors (3-4 months). Prince Malrik was missing.
- Split up: Dristuul, Theros, Jaruul, and Kailas went to the Rusted Coin Inn; Korin and Nyxara went to find a smith.
- At the Rusted Coin, Dristuul spotted a safe haven symbol. Met Mara Veyra — she recognized him as Aldur’s brother.