Hyacinth (storyline)/Summary 3-12-23 (summary)

Administrator Zofiya held a status update meeting in her office, and brought the players up to speed. We're dealing with fires that burn way, way too hot, and odd people in orange and red cloaks that are trespassing in Iyo territory. Zofiya spoke of a few reports that line up with those points of interest, and Yardie and Faerinn reported sightings in town, leading all to assume that at least one of these people is in town regularly. Uhlen didn't show up, but someone named Kiyonna did. Kiyonna seemed a little scatterbrained, but very earnest and anxious to please. She said she had been a researcher for a long time, but that she's been living among the Iyo for years now, and is considered a trusted Friend.

Uhlen showed up shortly afterwards, badly injured. After being healed, she said that she had been attacked by a Hound. Between Uhlen and Kiyonna, they shared that the Hyssch (Iyo word meaning generally: Eternal Flame) were a cult of sorts who sought to destabilize the Iyo, in an attempt to get at what the Iyo were protecting. Several times players were warned that if the Hyssch were successful, the Isle would cease to exist as we know it today (and other variations on that theme).

Uhlen asked for assistance locating the Hyssch, which were believed to have been exterminated generations ago. She said that the level of control they've shown over flame is indicative of a full Circle, which means five members, with one being the leader. It was mentioned that the Iyo believed they had eradicated the Hyssch, to include burning their "Tome", generations ago, but Kiyonna wasn't supposed to mention that part of things. Uhlen didn't touch on it at all when she tried to clarify things.