Round 5 aftermath:

Party killed a total of 9 cowbeast zombies - a CR6 encounter.

Party defeated some undead dire bats after their Rope Trick ran out - a
CR8 encounter.

Party drove off Lady Caleria (CR8) and her four CR7 minions, gaining
half experience...

Then did the same thing the following night, destroying two of the minions
just to make the point.

Party gains 3750 experience each, which I believe puts you at seventh
level.

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Loot gained:

Various equipment bought and sold at The Shining City

Two magic longswords
Two nonmagic chain shirts

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The party is now camped outside The Citadel.  The clerics have announced
that your curse can only be lifted by the Shield of Prator, which lies at
the feet of Sir Arthur Diamondblade, in the fallen fortress Necropolis.

(Well, there was some discussion of casting Miracle to lift the curse.
This would likely have manifested Pelor directly to fight Vecna the
Necromancer, likely with unpleasant effects when the party's armor drew
their life force to power its spells.  Also, the clerics _really_ wanted
you guys to fetch that shield back...)

The clerics have asked you to travel to Sunwatch to rescue their captured
rescue parties.  They say that they realize your true destination is
Necropolis, but they've lost a lot of good people there and are kind of
hurting; help would be appreciated.

The clerics have offered you free purchase of magic items, with 75%
tradein on old items.  Gridley receives a 25% discount for purchasing
items that are "important" to his profession (ie, holy water, healing
effects, items of undead turning).  The Citadel is large and wealthy; you
should be able to purchase almost anything here without too much trouble.

Additionally, the clerics are willing to cast Greater Restoration spells
to restore your drained hit points.

Everyone who has money should take this opportunity to buy and sell
equipment.  Party might also consider methods for travelling to
Necropolis.  There is no road; the obvious route would be to take a boat
upriver.

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Sunwatch is on the path from The Citadel to Diamond Mountain.  I
apparently forgot to mark it on my original map.