Session 1 ~Terrorize~ (10/22)

SEED squad #413 is composed of Xototl the birdkin summoner, Tobin the empathic healer, and Mogen the gunmage bounty hunter. A known mentor and supervisor of the squad is a SEED veteran Rib - a mysterious warrior with unknown skills.

are on their way to the town of Lurnavia where the Elder Council of Western Emerald Forest reside. They seek out the council on the matter of a series of attacks that have been occurring along the Yggdrasil/Homeward border.

The squad travels by a private train called Fathom, owned by Rigg Edgeris (a talented enchanter) and his wealthy partner Mirrarad Forteni. A tourist accompanies them, a man by the name of Rory Serdvik.

Several hours after crossing the border, the train is attacked by a series of immensely long vines and two strange elves. The battle concludes with the destruction of one elf and the complete defeat of the other. Tobin notes the lack of empathic readings he should get from the flesh of the elves and the absolute chaos that resonates from the wild vegetation growing on their bodies.

Tension separates the group when Tobin and Xototl come to the defense of the unconscious elf against Mogen. However, the defeated elf's life is abruptly taken when Rib arrives - though there is no indication of how this death came to be. Cid notes that the elves are members of the Emerald Enclave, a terrorist organization known for their hate of humans and the Homeward Empire.

The crew takes a respite via sandwiches and tea as served by Tobin. Rigg reveals that the train's engine room is heavily damaged. Frustrated, Rigg explains it could take a while as he is only person present with the dedicated training required to handle such repairs. The crew opts against leaving these citizens unprotected. Tobin and Xototl attempt to construct a device to help drag the train but fail spectacularly. Their backup plan is to push the thing as Rigg commences repairs...