On The Rim - Act 1

Important characters

Raquim al Sadher
Salu of the Wastes
Paola Peakeli
Hou Shan(?) and Yan Jiang(?)

The party floated their craft down the Eryes to the harbor town of Gangkou, to see the city in turmoil. After disembarking, the group fought off hazards that included the risen dead and rioters, until finally they came face to face with a powerful wielder, thought to be the legendary Hou Shan, Wiseman of Fire. Hou Shan had made quick work of the ships in harbor, cutting them in twain with a swipe of his hand. He turned toward the group and, seeing them poised to attack, moved to engage them.
With a motion, he ignited a wreath of flames to encircle the party, and hurled one of his many blades at Paola. After the party retaliated, Hou Shan leapt high into the air and came slicing down, cutting at Raquim and Salu. The battle continued unabated from then on.
Hou Shan, after disabling Raquim, tarried the assaults of Salu and Paola, and called his Mana Beast Yan Jiang to his side. Leaping on its back, Hou Shan fled for another part of the city.
After the fight, the Guilds' forces came in full force to repel Hou Shan. Once he left the vicinity, they went to work quelling rioters and the risen dead.
As thanks for their valiant efforts, the party was given reward in several forms, not the least of which is use of a ship and a place to stay.

Items in party's care. Bold indicates new items.

Smoldering Longsword. Flame attack. Not attuned.
Flameseal. Flame attack. Not attuned.
Sulfrite Bracer. Flame Resistance. Not attuned.
Yan Barb. Flame Resistance. Not attuned.
Blue Meteora Edge. Light attack. Attuned.
Manawood Rosary. Leaf Resistance. Attuned.
Collena Tome. Ranged Light attack. Attuned.
Two Lesser Fire Elemental cores.
One Lesser Earth Elemental core.
Various items, including 285 silver coins and one camel. Bandoleer of Regenerative Doses. Potted Plant.