Awaken The God Emperor [GURPS]

The party convinced Duke Oakright to send 2,000 soldiers to aid Rugo so long as they agree to fight alongside them. Roke & Tariq agreed to go along but have refused to fight. Roke made Pierre give him the mysterious box and the scroll in order for Roke to agree to swear the oath to Duke Oakright to accompany the army. They are now marching northward.

The party helped the survivors of a town that Hilp's band had attacked. Hilp was hanged from a tree by the towns folk, executed for his crimes. The party met a scouting party from a vassal house of the Lords of Rugo, led by a captain named Iris. They informed the party that there's a suther army that's been spotted having changed suddenly course and begun marching swiftly towards Rugo. They've also learned that Rugo has sent its armies south to relieve the siege of Gale, meaning the two armies are marching towards each other, and the lands north of the party are highly dangerous. Iris' band is travelling to Oakright's castle with the party in hopes of acquiring extra soldiers to join the Western forces in the oncoming battle. The party heard from the townsfolk that Lord Oakright has been gathering levies, men-at-arms, and food from all his nearby lands to build "the greatest garrison in all the Westlands, stocked by a limitless supply of food" at the expense of all the towns and cities in his lands

The party defeated a band of 6 Suther raiders, took a prisoner named Hilp, found a wagon full of goodies, and made their way to a town that Hilp's band had recently raided.

The party fought and slayed an ancient winged beast in the Western Wall. They then hiked through the mountains and made their way south to a small fishing village known as Forog. They learned there that ships no longer come from Gale, all of the village's soldiers have left, the invasion of the west has begun, and that Gale is already under heavy siege. They purchased three horses and are making their way to a castle between Gale and Rugo, held by the lord Oakright.

The party ascended Mount Za'dar and met Ona, the mysterious head of the Kahina. They received the Mark of Za'dar, new Westerling names to use whenever they travel in the True West, and strange visions of the sun opening into a great green eye with a purple iris. They received "Prophet's Scroll," and were instructed to ask for the Captain of the Imperial Guard at Y'uutar Akar and to show him the scroll to receive entry in the God Emperor's tower. They were also gifted a mysterious, small, black box freezing to the touch. Pierre recognized it as the same material that Y'uutar Akar is made of. They headed East from Mount Za'dar, and have just arrived at an entrance of the Western Wall, in the south of the Westerlands.

The party got attacked by a Westerling man who Gram recognized as a guard from the High Elder's palace. Junia shot him and brought him down, but the man killed himself before the party could reach him. Roke was dragged into the desert in the night by a mysterious force and found "Kahdri," who told Roke mysterious stories of being taken from his home and having his mind and will bent and broken by the Kahina. Roke is not sure how much he believes these stories, or that this was even really his old foe. The party arrived at the Dried Oasis. Pierre and Gram prayed together. Tariq dreamt of the ancient, holy, and mysterious Mount Za'dar, and believes it is where they must go next. When he awoke, he found that a great rainstorm had befallen them and began refilling the Dried Oasis. They refilled their water stores, rode 8 days Southeast, and have just arrived at Mount Za'dar.

Pierre was healed by the Kahina, Roke learned more about Fjallraven. The party learned that their next step in their quest to "become Westerlings" was to bid farewell to the High Elder. and Alraab to make way to the Dried Oasis in the center of the Westerlands. They've just left and begun their journey on camel back.

The party explored the Cave of Ullar, retrieved bones from various High Elders. The cave was full of illusions and trickery. Pierre's mask was shattered into pieces by an arrow in the cave. They battled a mysterious shadow creature, which they believe may have been the spirit of the High Elder that destroyed the Lost Qabul, Hoda, centuries ago. They reemerged to an audience of a thousand cheering Westerlings.

The party met the High Elder. They also met the Dahia Al-Kahina, received strange visions, and learned they must enter the Cave of Ullar. They received gifts from the High Elder, and are readying to enter the cave and take the next step of their journey.

Tariq defeated Milak in a Mubaraza, becoming Elder of Jatoruk. He received a major injury. He used his authority as Elder to give the party enough supplies to make it Alraab. They moved very quickly, Roke taking to camel riding very effectively. After only three days of travel, they arrived at the capital of the Westerlands, the seat of the High Elder.

The party met Tariq's family. The local Kahina, an ancient woman named Farah, told Tariq "Great leaders do not seek to lead. They are called to it, and when that call arrives, they answer it"; "A sword can be more than just a sword"; "There is more than one way to win a Mubaraza"; "The masked man knows of what I speak." Roke gave Fjallraven to Farah and it killed her. They met with Milak, who was disturbed to learn of the "murder" of Farah. He challenged Tariq to a mubaraza, with a deadline of "when Ayu is highest in the sky tomorrow." If Tariq does not accept, him and the rest of the party will be banished from Jatoruk "from this day until the end of days."

The party travelled, mostly in the darkness, starved and dehydrated. They ran into Yareem, Tariq's closest brother in age, who was leading his own hunting party. They linked with the hunting party, learned of tensions in Tariq's home Qabul, and travelled for 4 days total before arriving at Jatoruk. Roke heard a voice emanate from his rapier once again.

The party travelled, mostly in the darkness, starved and dehydrated. They ran into Yareem, Tariq's closest brother in age, who was leading his own hunting party. They linked with the hunting party, learned of tensions in Tariq's home Qabul, and travelled for 4 days total before arriving at Jatoruk. Roke heard a voice emanate from his rapier once again.

Junia has a vision, and the party finishes crossing the wall.

The party has hiked 2 days into the Western Wall. They have been hearing strange, unnatural sounds in the distance during the nights. They learned that there is an optional detour halfway through the journey that leads to a body of water. There was a scare when Pierre's raven, Symour, mysteriously cawed "danger" several times before disappearing into the mountains. The party crossed a fallen tree and Pierre, Gram, and Junia all almost died.

The party arrived to Cario and learned that Adam Weller, the Steward of the West, is in a delusional denial about the existence of a threat of war. They received a wagon and 10 days worth of food & water, then left west. During they journey Flae met up with them and joined the party. The party has now arrived at the Western Wall.

The party arrived to Cario!

The party left Penright

The parade happened. Junia took command and steered the party to supporting Naron. Pierre was prevented from going to the parade and Roke was prevented from speaking. Junia spoke in favor of Naron. The guards have been removed from surveilling the party. Roke comforted Pierre, then Pierre visited the graves of his family.

The party has been put under house arrest. After 2 days of starvation, Gram and Pierre were released from the dungeon for agreeing to cooperate. Arthur Prio and Naron have planned a parade to show off the prophecy, culminating in them bending the knee to Naron.

Carmen approached the party and asked them to support her in opposing Naron at some point. They said no. In the dead of the night the party was kidnapped from their rooms by Naron. Pierre mentioned important information the party had. Naron told them that he would give them what they've requested in exchange for 1) this information; 2) publicly bending the knee and swearing an oath of loyalty and fealty to Naron and House Ertu, as well as publicly declaring the prophecy's support of him as the rightful lord of Penright and Duke of the Greenwood. Pierre insulted Naron and Naron imprisoned him. Gram fought this and was also imprisoned. It appears that Junia, Roke, and Tariq are under house arrest in the castle.

The party encountered a giant riot beginning due to the double taxation in Penright. They then witnessed the execution of a westerling. When the westerling was revealed Carmen told the party that she did not believe that it was actually J'roq.

The party goes to a party.

The party waits while Carmen and Naron discuss terms.

The party desperately attempts to reform and generate some momentum in the investigation into the green fire incident.

The party is burdened by a mysterious fire

The groups learns more about Carmen and finally tries to come to a conclusion for the future of Penright.

The party tries to come up with a conclusive plan...

The party have an unfortunate encounter...

Pierre and Junia witness the election among the separatist faction.

Pierre and Junia make contact with the separatist faction

A portion of the party meet Carmen the Healer.

The party decide between the many factions in Penright, trying to make the right choice.

The adventurers finally reach Pennright, a significant milestone in their arduous journey.

The party has a camp visitor...

The party finds themselves separated as they awake on the western shore of the Donnamark river.

The party finds themselves in the brig of a military ship, hopefully they find their way out...

The party encounters a huge dam on the Donnamark River

The party sails south across the Donnamark River

The party reaches Y'uutar Akar'

The party deals with a death...

The party arrives at the Duchy of Poi in hopes to get access to the Donnamark River

The party meets a with a strange person...

The party finally has a conversation...

The party forms a rebellion in the hold of Onnard and take down the new duke.

The party witnesses a devastating event...

The party finally arrives in the hold of Onnard, in hopes of resupplying and structuring a plan for the future.

The party meets an interesting person...

The party recovers after losing Bjarn...

The party finds themselves in the midst of ambush