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Previous Episode: Voyage of the Cursed Dawn - S03 E01
While the rest of the crew remained in New Port, Rasa Arziki and Juulia Troski were still in Khar Benidir, where they had visited the black market to investigate the syndicate and its connections. During their visit, they purchased several poisons and souvenirs. More importantly, they had learned that William Kidd was no ordinary rival merchant. He was the Pirate King, leader of the Bellocks, and the father of William the Sly, better known to the party as Billy Ryler. With their business threatened by one of the most powerful pirates on the Arafora Sea, Rasa and Juulia decided it was time to return to New Port. Unfortunately, teleportation was once again proving unreliable. Using Rasa's Obsidian Ring of Teleportation, the pair attempted to travel directly home. Instead, they found themselves in Redhaven. Fortunately, their stay lasted only about a minute before they attempted another teleportation. Their second attempt brought them considerably closer, depositing them on a beach somewhere on the island of New Port. There, they encountered members of the local Gungdikidiki, the island's native inhabitants, who had become friendly toward the Shopkeepers during the past year. The Gungdikidiki helped escort Rasa and Juulia back to their base. During the encounter, Rasa decided to give their leader a new name: Jeff. His reasoning was simple. Jeff was much easier to remember.
Back at New Port, the Shopkeepers gathered for an important meeting with their allied pirate captains. The growing influence of William Kidd was a serious concern. The party now knew that the Black Smoke Syndicate was controlled by the Pirate King himself, and that his son Billy Ryler was already a familiar enemy. They also learned that William Kidd had several daughters, suggesting that the pirate king's family and influence extended further than they had previously realized. Another revelation concerned William the Sly. Despite his father's position as Pirate King, Billy Ryler was apparently not destined to inherit the crown. Furthermore, the party learned that William the Sly was also searching for the Atlas, the legendary artifact whose three components had already become central to the Shopkeepers' adventures. This meant the party was no longer simply competing with the family Black over wealth, trade, and influence. Other powerful pirate factions were now pursuing the same ancient artifacts. However, the Shopkeepers had an advantage. Captain Barbossa knew the location of another piece of the Atlas. According to Barbossa, the artifact could be found on Sarpedon Island, situated south of the Arvenian Isles. The island was associated with Danu Medusa, making it a potentially dangerous destination. With this new information, the party decided to shift their attention toward recovering the next piece of the Atlas before their enemies could reach it. Preparations began for another voyage aboard their brigantine, the Sandsnake. Barbossa agreed to accompany the party personally, bringing his knowledge of the artifact and its location. Jeff and two other Gungdikidiki would also join the expedition. With their business empire threatened, the Pirate King's family pursuing the Atlas, and another mysterious island waiting beyond the horizon, the Shopkeepers prepared to leave New Port behind. Their next destination was clear: Sarpedon Island, home of Danu Medusa. Session ends.
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