Spells & Scepters — Episode 4: A Rest in Riverwood

The journey slows as the party arrives in Riverwood, a small town brimming with quiet wonder and overwhelming magic. Here, the recruits finally meet Father Tailius, alongside numerous other hopeful students and the seasoned Adventurer Guild members chosen to lead them.

Amid the glow of Riverwood’s arcane atmosphere, Father Tailius unveils the Aether Crucible, using this rare moment of awe to test each soul’s potential. Visions stir, destinies whisper, and magical premonitions hint at paths yet to unfold.

What follows is a rare breath of peace. The town opens itself to exploration—markets, vendors, and hidden corners alive with charm. Vero and Solaris lose themselves among trinkets and side adventures, striking deals and stumbling into trouble the way only curiosity can.

But not everyone is accounted for. Jimbo and Shnnr vanish somewhere within the bustling market, their absence lingering until nightfall. One by one, the party regroups atop the hill where the Church of the Resistance of Fate stands watch over Riverwood.

Reunited at last, the four retire within the church, resting beneath its quiet protection—knowing that with dawn, their path will finally lead them onward… toward Mistveil.