Calista's Captivity

minor Active Sessions 18–18

Consequences of violence, promises made in crisis, the prisoner as political liability

subplot

Description

The shapeshifting spy Calista, planted in Caelum's household by Echoe, lies bound and unconscious in Daria's home after Caelum's violent attack. Roderick stands guard as both witness and conscience, ensuring the prisoner receives treatment while preventing her escape. The situation creates multiple complications: Echoe will eventually notice her agent's absence, Caelum promised to question her but must first regain composure, and the Heroes now hold prisoner someone connected to one of the capital's most dangerous information brokers. Daria swore on what she holds most dear to keep her word, but the weight of that promise grows heavier with each passing hour.

Timeline

Session 18 "The truth about who killed his family breaks something inside Caelum—and his friends must decide whether to save him from himself."

A Gathering Storm

Caelum gathers Daria and Thalara with cryptic warnings about needing to kill someone, setting the trap for Calista.

The Lord's Wrath

Calista is attacked and rendered unconscious, her blood pooling on expensive carpet as the spy falls victim to Caelum's rage.

Friends in the Dark

After tense negotiation, Daria takes custody of the prisoner with Roderick as guard, promising to hold her until Caelum can question her rationally.

Pancakes and Promises

Morning brings Daria's birthday celebration while upstairs, an unconscious shapeshifter remains bound—Daria instructs Nadesh to restrain any disturbances, not kill.