The group gather some of the dragon hoard and set off to the north east
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9/8/42 Aper Tertius
The group find the dead dragon's hoard. In addition to the vast wealth, there are items of power here. Cefesee feels a connection with some bracers that he feels he has been guided to take. Batthu finds two books. One of these is a draconic book of ritual magic and the other is a book of letters from an Imperial general to an old emperor (seemingly a more recent tribute) that has useful information for Belam.
The group discuss the vast wealth for a long time before agreeing that hauling such a huge amount of wealth into the desert felt foolish and that they could collect it at another time. They decide to leave.
They collect Ashar from his hiding place and leave the cavern. Outside they meet up with Idriz, Glint and Ama who have been having trouble with Rak. Tian takes Idriz to see the horde of gold whilst Batthu speaks with Rak. Batthu works hard and eventually gets Rak to agree to go with them to the Cult of Maahet. She frequently uses phrases about not understanding the kindness she is being offered and that happiness is survival. The group travel north with Ashar also in tow.
10/8/42 Aper Tertius
The group arrive back to the mesa in the early evening. Rak is handed over and Ashar is grateful for his return. The group is given more supplies and offered a room for the night. That evening Isha takes Batthu to an old temple atop the mesa's highest point. They briefly stargaze and she points out Maahet's hand pointing to the north east.
11/8/42 Aper Tertius
A now clean and angry Rak is eating in the mess hall but she is, seemingly, agreeing to stay here. The group are bid farewell and they set off early for a long day of travel.
12/8/42 Aper Tertius
A day of travel, the group reach the edge of the valley.
13/8/42 Aper Tertius
The group have a quiet day but, that evening, Batthu makes a breakthrough with the magic carpet. Now capable of short flights, she begins planning her next steps.
14/8/42 Aper Tertius
Another quiet day of travel
15/8/42 Aper Tertius
The group are ambushed by a Redback Chimera. In a show of expert (and possibly accidental) teamwork, the chimera is quickly grounded and killed.