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The Residence of Asheron Coyl (Sarenith (VI) 15th-18th, 4709 AR)

It has been said that the world turns around Absalom. While this statement might not be true from a strictly physical perspective, the city's religious, strategic, and mercantile importance can hardly be overstated. Indeed, the countless ruined siege engines, burned-out forts, and ancient battlefields that surround the city bear silent testimony to its significance. Yet, despite its violent history, Absalom is a wondrous place, a melting pot in which dozens of cultures, histories, ideologies, and peoples have grown into a unique identity. Perhaps one of the liveliest and most attractive areas within the city walls is the Ivy District. Named for the ivy-covered walls and free-standing pillars and well-groomed gardens lining its winding roads, the district houses many successful artisans, wandering bards and acting troupes, merchants, and influential families. Anything that can be bought or crafted, either magical or mundane, eventually finds its way to the Ivy District. Beneath the

Intermission (Desnus (V) 10th-Sarenith (VI) 14th, 4709 AR)

The heroes said their goodbyes to Tulann and went their separate ways. Before parting, they left their contact information at Fort Thorn with him. Tulann would try to retrace Aeriel's steps in order to determine why she was looking for those magical curios they found in Tirana's lair. The heroes returned to Korvosa, where they were reluctant to part with all the Swords of Sin. They gave the Abadarans the Sword of Lust and took their 10,000 gp reward, but managed to insult Wen Histani in the process. As a result, their banking privileges with the Church of Abadar got revoked. Gryxxa decided to hold on to the Sword of Wrath. As for the rest of the swords, the heroes decided that the safest place for them would be with the Pahtfinders, so they went to Absalom.