Out of the Dark, Into the Knight

The party began its adventure with a conversation. Silent Wind, the adventurer who had been captured by the mage leading the ritual, spoke with the party about his capture, explaining that he and his companions had been held there for several weeks, and that he was the third of the group to be taken back. He, Joe, Vereaux, and Calpernia, much like the party, joined the Storm about four weeks prior, and were overwhelmed by the forces stationed in the cave. They endured a grueling four weeks, where their bodies were tortured and their minds decimated, with Calpernia and Joe both being much less experienced - and much more broken - than Silent or Vereaux. The party and Silent deduce that Vereaux was the relatively friendly Voidsent that they had met, and they quickly met with her - trying to find a way to help her escape. Eventually, the party decided to leave Silent there for now, with him promising to send post once he understands how he, Joe, and Vereaux will move forward. Mikey seemed out of it for the entire adventure, muttering something about Penguins the entire time the party was adventuring.

The party left the mine, traveling along Woad Whisper Canyon and back to the Descent, they came across a scene they weren't quite expecting. An Auri Dark Knight, later known to be named Azrael, was fighting his way through a force of bandits who seemed intent on capturing him. The party quickly dispatched the bandits, and in the process, they found some loot - and they found a new party member. Azrael, being an Au Ra, had numerous encounters with those seeking to capture him for some reason. The party, recognizing that there may be a potential connection to their quest, allowed him to join.

As the party traveled up the Descent, they came across an innocuous looking treasure chest, and the party's two resident trapfinders examined it closely... only to find that it wasn't a treasure chest at all. The mimic sprung into action, quickly incapacitating the two. After a long and sticky battle, the party managed to kill the mimic, only to find that it melted into a pool of goo after its death. Jinx, being the savvy gilmaker that she is, collected some of the goo to sell to the crafters in Limsa Lominsa.

As the party rode back into Limsa, they found the beginnings of preparations for the Moonfire Faire, or at least an event similar to it. The road was now well-patrolled, with most of the Yellowjackets making regular rounds up and down the path between Limsa and Summerford Farms. Upon entering the city proper, the party was approached by Jaeranh Glidsmythin, a Roegadyn Sea Wolf who hailed from Sharlayan. He approached the party to inquire about the Allagan Tomestone they acquired, and explained a bit more about the Calamity and its relationship with Allagan. The party lent him the tomestone, with promises that he would later contact them if he needed their assistance at a later date.

The party made their way back to the Commander, explaining the situation and introducing the new members of their party. The Commander, clearly taken aback by the news they brought with their arrival, offered to allow them to stay in Limsa for a few days and work security for the Faire, rather than having them investigate the matter further. She explained that she wanted more experienced members to look into this, rather than risking the lives of novice adventurers once again. The party has accepted the accomodations offered, and is now waiting until their next orders come in...