The ship returns to Mytros, where the heroes are received by a crowd of onlookers. News of the arrival of the Ultros has spread through the city like wildfire. The king and queen have also come to meet the heroes.
When you arrive back in Mytros, Queen Vallus is waiting for you at the docks, accompanied by her retinue. But before she can greet you, a silver dragon descends from the heavens toward the Ultros . It passes overhead and lands on the docks ahead. King Acastus slides off of the back of the dragon to stand gracefully beside it. “You are great warriors indeed, to have taken command of my ancestor’s ship … but the Ultros is a relic from bygone days. To stand up to the power of the Titans, we will need dragons—not ancient ships.”
King Acastus has come to upstage the party. He is secretly furious that the heroes were not killed by the ghost of his ancestor. He coldly congratulates them on their success and introduces his splendid dragon, Icarus. He emphasizes that the Ultros is an ancient relic—hardly as impressive as his dragons.
Queen Vallus brushes her husband aside and proclaims that the city of Mytros needs the heroes now more than ever. She frowns and wonders how the Ultros made it to Mytros with no crew. It appears that all of the specters that haunted the ship have vanished.
If you wish to wrap up the adventure, then read the following:
Queen Vallus’s eyes are filled with quiet pride. Beside her, the Oracle Versi has a knowing smile on her lips. “I always knew you would succeed,” she says gently. “The Ultros Great Labors are complete. The sails once more. Because of you, the world has a chance—even against my father, Sydon.” Vallus places a hand over her heart. “You have done what even the gods once deemed impossible. You are welcome in Mytros for as long as you wish. A great festival awaits you—where your deeds will be honored, and your rewards will be worthy of legend.”
Have each hero choose a single Rare magic item. Within a week, the heroes will be the honored guests at a feast at the palace. It is there that Queen Vallus will present each of them with their reward.
When many years pass by, all the deeds and labors of these When many years pass by, all the deeds and labors of these mighty heroes will spread their fame to the wide world. This fame mighty heroes will spread their fame to the wide world. This fame may never see its equal. may never see its equal. —Versi, Oracle of Thylea —Versi, Oracle of Thylea
