C1 Session 16: Into The City

 After just hearing the message from Svaela's Speaking Stone from Drathis, the group attempts to decide the next step. Wuunferth wants to destroy the stone, but Svaela claims it is hers and hands it to RaGinn who then places it into his bag of holding. They leave immediately, deciding to travel at night. They spend the next 4 days on their journey from Bruma to the capital. During this time Nirius inquires with RaGinn about the powers Drathis has. He asks RaGinn about Drathis' blade, of which RaGinn is not familiar with. RaGinn wonders if his powers come from the dagger or within himself. Nirius reminisces about his fallen friend Alvarin.

Ephyra wants to make a plan and RaGinn wants to go after Drathis' followers first. Nirius agrees picking them off one by one seems best.
Wuunferth presses RaGinn about the Skeleton Key more. He wants to know the history behind it and where it is being kept. Julida expresses that she thinks it is only a fable. RaGinn eventually tells Wuunferth that the Night Mistress would not allow her key to be taken. Wuunferth knows this Night Mistress to be the Deadric Prince Nocturnal.
Nirius and JaInamie talk about her life and where she comes from. RaGinn joins their conversation and they speak of Elswyr.
Wuunferth approaches Ephyra with an offer to join him on a plan he would like to execute. She is hesitant as he does not offer much information. She tells him that she would like to trust him more. Wuunferth confesses that he is after the Skeleton Key, as he wants to free some prisoners and tells Ephyra that RaGinn is the leader of the Thieves Guild. She believes the Skeleton Key to be a story.
Ephyra seeks out Svaela and asks her about her thoughts on Drathis and their journey. RaGinn overhears and joins the conversations expressing that no matter what Svaela wants, she will do what is right, no matter how dangerous.
Upon arriving at Stormcloak City, they party splits into two groups. Wuunferth, Nirius and JaInamie visit a magic shop, buying scrolls of symbol each. After a successful pickpocket of a few people, RaGinn acquires a bronze puzzle, flask, vial of liquid, and a broken wand. While RaGinn, Ephyra and Svaela head towards an inn, an out of control wagon nearly tramples them. Ephyra is knocked down while RaGinn and Svaela both attempt to jump on. Svalea falls off the wagon as she attempts to jump onto one of the horses. RaGinn grabs hold of the side of the wagon, but is knocked to the ground when a small gnome jumps from the window to his back. They both fall to the street as the wagon rumbles away.