A grand and imposing palace chamber where Haru, a small Kobold Paladin, and Kiet, a Dragonborn Warrior, stand before the High Justice and other officials for a formal debriefing. The room is bathed in golden light, with towering statues and intricate carvings along the walls. The High Justice, a gnome, sits at an ornate desk, presenting the party with a writ of passage and a silver whistle. The mood is tense but diplomatic, with Haru standing confidently while Kiet remains more reserved, listening to the political negotiations. A vast desert landscape at dawn, where Haru, a small Kobold Paladin, rides atop his loyal baby mammoth across the endless dunes. High above in the sky, the Sky Prison—a massive floating fortress of stone and chains—looms ominously, suspended far above the desert, casting a vast shadow on the sands below. The prison is ancient and foreboding, with magical energy crackling around its foundations. The desert is vast and desolate, with occasional ruins dotting the landscape. Haru’s resolve is evident as he presses forward, the golden hues of sunrise casting long shadows across the dunes, adding to the dramatic tone of the journey.A tense surveillance scene in the Terrace of Saints neighborhood, where Boris, a Harengon Rogue with large bunny ears, and Kiet, a Dragonborn Warrior, hide in the shadows of an alleyway, watching a massive four-story sandstone mansion. The estate is lively, with well-dressed nobles and servants coming and going under the watchful eyes of two floating lantern angels guarding the entrance. A delivery dwarf exits the gate, nervously clutching a small pouch of coins, having just been bribed by Boris. The night sky looms over the luxurious estate, highlighting the stark contrast between the party’s secrecy and the open grandeur of the mansion.Inside the city’s grand arena, a colossal structure larger than the palace and temple, Sazed, a Drow Cleric, and Edid, a Drow Warlock, stand in front of a heavily armored official at the registration desk for the mage league. Other warriors and spellcasters line up in the background, some showcasing their magical prowess. The arena’s interior is filled with banners, arcane symbols, and statues of past champions. In the distance, a massive stone-plated creature stands victorious in the arena pit, its last opponent defeated. The air buzzes with excitement and anticipation as the two adventurers prepare for battle.
