Cleenseau - Session 28

The End of Malach: in which a false trial becomes the lich’s final intervention

Featuring: Robin, Viepuck, Celyn, and Izgil
In Taelgar: Mar 21, 1720 DR to Apr 01, 1720 DR
On Earth: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Veltor, Veltor Keep, and Asineau
Source: Original player recap

At their trial, the party exposes the lich behind the false charges and survives his final attack, after which Robin accepts stewardship of Asineau.

Timeline

Mar 21, 1720 DR: At the party’s trial, exposing the lich behind the false charges triggers a deadly shadow attack that the party defeats.
Mar 26, 1720 DR - Apr 01, 1720 DR: A royal messenger confirms Malach’s defeat, takes the Baroness into custody, and offers Robin stewardship of Asineau.

Thomas Dyerson (Sembaran): circuit magistrate who presents the indictment despite objecting to the trial’s irregularities.
Marian: Warlord cleric whose miracle compels truthful testimony at the trial.
Etiene des Ostieux: captain of the guard who arranges the trial while refusing to turn against the party.
Isabeau D’Aslain (Sembaran): Baroness who directs the false prosecution and later claims amnesia.
Perette (Sembaran): the Baroness’s chamberlain, who gives false testimony against the party.
Malach (undead): lich exposed during the trial whose shadow manifestation attacks the court.
Vivian: murdered guard whose death is used as the basis for the false charges.
Lyra Corvin: royal messenger who confirms Malach’s defeat and offers Robin stewardship of Asineau.

Veltor (Vel-tor, fortified village, in Barony of Aveil): town where the party remains through the trial and its aftermath.
Veltor Keep (building, in Veltor): site of the trial and Malach’s final shadow attack.
Asineau (Ah-zee-noh, fishing village, in Manor of Asineau): neglected village placed under Robin’s stewardship at the end of the session.