Session 18: Roc the Birdge!
General Summary
In addition to some of the retcon and changes mentioned in Session 17: Mad Mage's Malcontent, the party also learned that the Cackled End was on Qualia's Most Wanted List. Whatever interaction Declan had with him must have been criminal. Additionally, Root realized that the Cackled End was the person who killed her former mentor.
Having encountered Vexx Shadowscales in Bastion, the party was ambushed by a Roc on the Bridge of Thalmoris, who was aiming straight for Goblin Ramsey. In a flash, Ramsey was knocked out and grappled by the bird, but the party fought hard to vanquish this Gargantuan Monstrosity.
They wasted no time ripping the beast apart for parts. Duckling took off its head and carried it on his back (it's very sad looking Vexx took a bunch of feathers; and Root carted off with talons.
Upon approaching the Gate at the City of Thalmor, the party bribed their way past the guards' questions, but did register some magical items, as per the rule of the Orthomancers:
- Riftbinder Scepter
- Wand of Tiberius
- Phil, the Magic Orb
- Scimitar +1
- Mind's Eye Spade of Shielding
- Fight at the Clipboard (see The Toe of Tulkas)
- Investigate the people named in the letter
- Speak with Groot
- Other inquiries that fit their interest
- Speak with Lee Aflawn in one of the taverns that he's staying at
- Snuff may purchase a prostetic leg for 100gp somewhere
Wu, the chaos orb you feel suddenly begins to quiver and shake, as if with great eagerness... Snuff, you begin to feel a headache rack your mind strongly with pain, as if with great dread. Looking around, the rest of you notice a man, middle aged and wealthy, but strong. A man who may have some combat power but definitely retired rich, begins to drop to a knee, clutching his stomach in pain. He cries out, and from his sternum a small tadpole like creature bursts forth, Alien-style. Another woman, a guard, does the same. Root, you would recognize this as a battalion that often does Gap duty and was brought back into the city. And another. And another. In the space around you, at least a dozen people cry out in pain and where they once lived and moved and had their being... are slaadpoles.Session ended midday on the 10th of Palesun.
Report Date
19 Sep 2024
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