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15. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” Earn the Crown: 1

Christoph considers what to do with his own lifeless corpse. Perhaps he should raise him as an undead. Perhaps, he could let himself rest. He struggles with his own thoughts on the matter.

14. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” What Revelations Be Found: 5

Trostin, an investigation mage of Protharian Empire, reviews the corpses of Rothmire. Alone in the tent, he attempts to delve deeper than permitted by law. Disturbing the dead is illegal. With magic, more so. It also comes with a bit of danger.

13. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” What Revelations Be Found: 4

Christoph is practicing his magic. "Fly" is a valuable skill for those talented in the magical arts. With it, the new king can examine his city more easily. He tests his concentration and control while thoughts of a previous life continue to plague him.

12. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” What Revelations Be Found: 3

Sir Griffon Nodure is investigating the two dead invaders outside Rothmire. One obviously stabbed by the chief's wife. The other... seemed to have entered the ring with a bear. Two mages discuss how best to investigate the tragedy further, but one continues to push his own agenda. He jokingly recommends using necromancy to speak with the dead; against the nation's laws. Instead, he offers to exhume the bodies of the villagers to investigate.
Nodure allows this - only after hearing that the invader's corpse was touched by natural magic. It would seem Rothmire had a druid among their people.

11. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” What Revelations Be Found: 2

Gohdin sits on his throne and rests. Undead don't sleep, but a lich may find peace in the presence of his phylactery. Take a breather, dear King. Find peace in the stillness of your kingdom.

10. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” What Revelations Be Found: 1

Griffon Nodure has returned to Rothmire. The village elder will break words with the nobleman. Sorrowful words spoken over tea he never truly enjoyed. It was his wife's favorite.

9. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” From Unseen Heights: 4

Christoph has been training tirelessly, yet he knows there's much more to learn. In a world of magic, spells are as abundant as the types of fauna and flora. He ventures to test a higher level spell... one he was made intimately aware of as a human.
Hellish Fireball.

8. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” From Unseen Heights: 3

Corallan and Selda prepare their operations atop Surton Spire. All the surrounding world must be monitored. Monsters and humans must not clash.

7. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” From Unseen Heights: 2

Gohdin and Corallan plan for surveillance of the region about Surton Spire. There is word the empire is sending troops to investigate, and he wants to make sure his monsters remain locked down... and the humans remain far from their jaws.

6. ”Life, Death, and Fire: Secret Kingdom” From Unseen Heights: 1

Corallan inspects the tunnels of her southern charge. With one of her most trusted subordinates, Selda, she inspects her guards and the entrances into Surton Spire. They pass the time by speaking of their King and how he's changed. It seems, to them both, that it is all for the better.