Escape the aftermath of the Coronation

Type: Main Quest
Region/Scope: Onadbyrr → Road to the Bastion

Overview

In the immediate aftermath of the coronation disaster and the king’s death, the party was forced to flee the city of Onadbyr. After a failed resurrection attempt for Xaniver at the Lucky Leap, the streets became unsafe as wereKnight patrols searched aggressively. This quest follows the party’s escape from the city, carrying Xaniver’s body through storm-soaked streets while evading hunters, and ultimately reaching the safety of their Bastion outside Onadbyr.

Objectives

• Leave the Lucky Leap and begin the escape.
• Evade patrols and wereKnight trackers within the city.
• Protect Xaniver’s body during the flight.
• Make it out of Onadbyr’s gates.
• Travel the remaining distance to the Bastion.

Role in the Story

• Main Quest: Concludes the Coronation arc and bridges into the Bastion arc.
• Marks a major turning point: the loss of Xaniver, the hostile state of Onadbyr, and the party’s relocation to their stronghold.
• Establishes the danger and instability within the city after the king’s death.

Source

• The Party – The quest began naturally when the group was forced to flee Onadbyr.

Notable Moments

Session 7

• The party departed the Lucky Leap after the failed resurrection ritual for Xaniver.
• Disguises were used to slip through the tavern crowd unnoticed.
• Voss contacted his old acquaintance Eldvarr, who joined the escape.
• A storm broke as the party carried Xaniver’s body through the streets.
• A magical tracking tool and wereKnight patrols initiated a skill challenge.
• Combat erupted when rooftop wereKnights cornered the group.
• Fog Cloud, Darkness, flight, shadow-stepping, and brute strength all contributed to their escape.
• The northern gates opened, allowing the party to exit Onadbyr.
• After roughly an hour of travel, the party reached the safety of their Bastion, ending the quest.