Our heroes found themselves amidst the familiar streets of town, searching for the elusive Roseguard equipment. Their first stop was the residence of Carman Rajani, the blacksmith and descendant of Vol Rajani. Despite Carman’s absence at his work, the heroes tracked him to the beach by the Dawnflower Temple. There, Carman revealed that he could procure the cooperative blade, though it would require a day. Alongside this promise, our heroes entrusted him with additional items for his craft.
Their quest led them next to Mayor Oseph’s abode. Conversations with Oseph unearthed not only an artifact from Aesephna Menhemes but also information on the sword belonging to Vol, housed within the temple. Amid their discussion, alarming news interrupted: Jaul had escaped.
Swiftly, our heroes pursued Jaul into the forest, where he once again pleaded for his life. Under interrogation, Jaul recounted how a mysterious key had been slipped into his cell, maintaining his claim of having no allies within the town.
Returning to town with Jaul, our heroes interrogated the guards and discovered Carman’s presence earlier that day. Vandy’s report of a fire at the temple added to the urgency. Heading back to Blades for Glades it remained closed, with Carman nowhere inside. Prompting further investigation they ended up at Crook’s Nook. Here, Yinyasmera divulged that Carman, known as the Ace of Blades and her protégé, had overstepped by targeting Otari’s citizens. Suspecting his involvement in the temple incident, she provided our heroes with the location of Carman’s frequented cave.
Confronting Carman in the cave, he confessed that the blade was his birthright, withheld unjustly by Oseph. Our heroes, moved by his plight, chose not to apprehend him. Instead, an agreement was reached: Carman would accompany them into the vaults at the opportune moment.
Rested and resolute, our heroes ventured into the vaults. Armed with blueprints, they explored various rooms, discovering valuable items and a teleportation chamber. Delving deeper, they encountered a room filled with chains and torture devices, guarded by an indifferent blue woman. She warned them to leave, but upon their defiance, she attacked. Despite emerging victorious, the battle left our heroes grievously wounded.