Perhaps a song will come of this. At any rate, it is worth remembering (//Cultists Abound--Ivy).
In Hempstead, we heard rumors that sailors were disappearing and Tia said a sailor at the docks was under a chaotic influence. Most immediately headed for the docks, but Connor & AnnaLee went to Tribute to Allurial. They discerned what seemed to be a hive of cultists there, noting wards outside, powerful enchantment magic inside, and several things that did not belong there.We found that the Silver Maiden, flying a horse head flag, was hiring sailors. We signed on for a round trip to Arnax and were each given a coin with a horse head stamped on it. Zarianna and Tobias talked to the captain, noting that he was wearing a horse head coin and mentioned a Lady Silver Throat. Others spread out over the ship. Some protected their minds with spells.Tia, sensing something wrong, ran to find Connor and AnnaLee. As they approached the ship, Connor tried to get the captain to appear, claiming the cargo had not yet passed inspection. The captain refused to appear and instructed his crewman not to approach Connor. At that point, Connor declared the cargo was impounded. AnnaLee signed to Zari to leave the ship and then began to sing. As we attempted to leave the ship, we were attacked by a Shadow Horse, Cultists, assorted Outsiders, and the Captain.After all opponents were defeated, a fire broke out below deck. Toby ran below to rescue a parchment written by the Captain. He saved a fragment which said "Arnax, Kill Furystorm, more coins" and it also said "Madragail". Zari put out the fire.AnnaLee explained that the coins were attacking our minds, and those still holding one tried to drop it. All but Kurn were successful. Kurn gloated over his extravagantly, exclaiming "REVEL IN THE GLORY OF THE HORSE OF INSANITY FOR HE IS THE KEEPER OF THE MISTRESS!" After multiple attempts to uncurse him, Ryubi cast Lesser Spell Breach on him, then Zari cast Hold Monster. Kurn was successfully dragged away from the coins, but the enchantment on him increased until a Shadow Horse appeared beside him.We managed to kill the Shadow Horse after a protracted battle in which Zari was killed by the horse's gaze. Daniel was struck dead by his god for raising Zari. Kurn at first seemed to be still cursed, but the effect lessened and then disappeared, though he still seemed regretful. Connor declared that we needed to break the coins. At that point, we decided to adjourn and meet again later.