Session 34 Recap

Most of the Githzerai at the Akma’ad monastery died in the Githyanki attack, including two of their three leaders. Elder Odos is now the sole Githzerai official on this continent. The remaining 50’ish Githzerai at the monastery will follow him wherever he goes. Odos asked the strangers from Elsir Vale to accompany them to the nearby city of Sayre.
The Githyanki have attacked various towns, villages and monasteries across the continent over the past 6-9 months. Leaders from various countries are meeting in Sayre to discuss an alliance against the Githyanki. Odos promised to attend.
So, the Githzerai and the adventurers loaded up on the last flying gallion & traveled 5-6 hours the following day. Githyanki assassins struck that afternoon. A pair attacked the adventurers on deck, and another pair went after Odos below deck. Some were killed, some thrown overboard.
Tokk’it landed the ship a few miles from town. Half of the travelers continued towards Sayre on foot. While passing a farm, mounted guards hailed the travelers. The Captain offered to introduce the non-Githzerai travelers to Telicanthus. The glass artisan was buying supplies nearby and would certainly be interested in anyone with a flying ship. They paid no attention to the Githzerai. The adventurers declined and continued on to Sayre.
The gate guards gave the Githzerai trouble. At first, they wouldn’t admit the “bandits, cutthroats and murderers” into the city. The Elsir heroes vouched for their travel companions and talked the guards down. The guards reluctantly granted entrance.
Walking through town, there were obviously various classes of neighborhoods. Some were cleaner and better patrolled. Most had beggars asking for money. Everywhere the group went, the Githzerai were scrutinized with unwelcome looks.
Their first stop was The River Jewel, the finest inn in town. Rooms here were 10 gold per night, which includes meals, drinks, baths and a very secure and comfortable room. Some of the adventurers paid for rooms. Others decided to shop around for something more affordable. The party eventually followed the Githzerai to the Plaza of Vision in Riverdown, a rundown neighborhood near the waterfall. The resident Githzerai were hold up in a large warehouse there. There were many beggars here, but not one approached the group or asked for money.
The warehouse was housing many refugee Githzerai in addition to the normal citizens. Bedrolls were everywhere. Elder Odos was greeted by several quasi-leaders and warmly welcomed in. The adventurers also found Amyria here.
Amyria pulled the party aside and explained the current situation to them before dinner. The locals were hostile towards the Githzerai for some reason. This has been a recent development. Githzerai have lived in Sayre for decades without trouble. Gossip suggests the bias against them stems from Telicanthus, a Githyanki citizen of high stature among the nobles. None of Amyria’s local contacts can provide any proof of Telicanthis even speaking poorly of the Githzerai. He’s a wealthy, skilled artisan; a member of the local artisans’ guild; and occasional instructor at the university. Many of the local politicians, craftsmen and nobles consider Telicanthus a good person and a friend.
After dinner, the Githzerai discuss how they should deal with this situation. Each leader expressed his/her opinion to Odos in a fairly calm, organized debate. A younger man wished to take the fight to the Githyanki and anyone that sides with them (including citizens of Sayre). He obviously had a military background. An older gentleman wished to abstain from this confrontation & withdraw to the astral sea. And the lady has been a long time resident of Sayre and wishes to remain, but would try to avoid more conflict. Amyria shares what she believes to be a vision from Bahamut. In it, she saw Sayre as a communication hub for the Githyanki forces. She believes the Githzerai should stay and help the other races, working with them against the Githyanki. The heroes of Elsir Vale also contributed. All of the good races are best served by working together against the common threat.
Odos listened intently and considered the arguments. If the Githyanki did in fact have a valuable asset in Sayre, it would be advantageous to eliminate it. Openly attacking a respected citizen would be unwise. But if the Githyanki asset could be identified and exposed to the locals, there would be a justifiable course of action. The Githzerai would observe for a brief time and attend the coalition meeting. If the opportunity arrises to set things straight in Sayre, the Githzerai might remain to help. If things remain hostile and the other races are disrespectful, the Githzerai will withdraw to the Astral Sea.
When the adventurers left the warehouse, they were beset by a dozen "beggars", the local thieves guild. One was interrogated, and their hideout entrance has possibly been identified. A good nights rest at the River Jewel was followed by breakfast the next morning. Telicanthus has left invitations with the innkeeper. The travelers are invited to a wine party at his home two nights hence.