Session 7 Overview

Nefarion, Hel, Seltyiel and Cynthia return to the city after successfully ambushing the Von Heltzer scout patrol. With haste, Lord Emmon has the acquired Von Heltzer armour repaired so that it can be used as disguises. Shortly after, Ysera (who had remained at the Bastion researching) enters the City and is reuinted with the party once again. In her research into the old tomes and grimoires of the Bastion's Library, she uncovered more information on the symbol that they had seen on the Assassin's neck. 'Ancient Symbols: A Compendium', was the name of the book she had found, and it's author was none other than Professor Tobias Glyph, a Wizard and Scholar of High-Haven, who famously went insane after his research on the symbol.

A total of three sets of Von Heltzer Knight Armour are available plus two improvised sets made by Cynthia. The prisoner ringleader; Mack, offers his service to Nefarion prior to them departing again. He divulges to Nefarion that he was a Lieutenant in the High-Haven Townsguard prior to his incarceration. He's seen his share of combat, and is no stranger to stealth either. Nefarion accepts Mack into the party for the coming mission. In the end, Hel, Cynthia, and Mack use the Von Heltzer disguises and Ysera, Nefarion and Seltyiel remain in their clothing, instead pretending to be 'Demon Cultist POWs'.

While the night is still dark, they venture out from the safety of the City walls to infiltrate the Von Heltzer siege camp. They discover that there are in fact a total of three Von Heltzer commanders, and decide to tackle the commander of the Mountain Artillery camp.

SIDE QUEST BOSS FIGHT: Old Adelbern, the Ordnance Marshal
With their disguises and 'captured' prisoners, they manage to trick the guards into letting them into the camp, and they help escort the prisoners to the Ordnance Marshal. Nefarion, Hel, and Ysera are thrown into an iron prison cell in the POW holding tent. Before the Marshal arrives, Nefarion uses his fearful presence to frighten the guards into quivering wrecks, so that the Marshal is confused and off-guard when he arrived. When he examines the prisoners for himself, the cell door swings open and he is pulled in with them. Weapons are drawn, and the party members (both prisoners and disguised guards) butcher him in the cell. The finishing blow coming from Cynthia, who impales him through his flank with her rapier.