S05E018 Stormbreakers - Joined at the hips

Welcome back, adventurers! This is Episode 7 of "Quest for Glory," where our brave heroes navigate the treacherous ruins of the colossus Landro. Buckle up, because it’s about to get wild!

Dramatic music fades in

As our party wrapped up their exploration of the mysterious gray matter pool, they geared up to dive into a new area previously scouted by Zith and his trusty arcane eye. And what’s this? A little chat about Ezra, the cleric of Moradin! The group unanimously decided he’d be the go-to support character, dishing out healing and buffs like a pro while they face whatever horrors lie ahead.

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Back to the action! While navigating the ruins, our heroes encountered a ghostly figure who claimed she needed help finding her comrades. But just as quickly as she appeared, she vanished, leaving our party scratching their heads in confusion. Talk about a ghost with commitment issues!

Next, they entered a workshop filled with tools but suspiciously lacking corpses—thankfully! Filch dropped the bombshell that the gray matter was linked to the colossal Landro. But hold onto your spellbooks, folks! When Zith ventured into a new room, he was hit by a silence spell, causing Del and Ozus to drop like flies. Ouch!

After a brief intermission of unconsciousness, the duo revived to find a ghost lounging on a bed. Kanenas, ever the persistent hero, tried to wake her up, but she was not having it. Fatigue and confusion? Classic ghost move! Zith’s attempt to dispel the magic flopped, and they decided to leave the ghost behind. Who knew ghost hunting could be so exhausting?

They stumbled upon a shaft and, after a little gravity test, Zith took the plunge, floating into an anti-gravity field. Talk about a zero-gravity adventure!

Navigating through the colossal structure, they reached the foot of the giant and found a jammed stone door. Kanenas spotted a gemstone nearby and pocketed it—because who doesn’t love a little treasure? The group debated exploring the other leg of the construct, prompting Zith to send his arcane eye down the hip for a little reconnaissance. What did they find? Fungal growth in the caves at the toe! And you guessed it—two shriekers ready to scream their heads off!

Ozus had the brilliant idea of using a fireball to eliminate the shriekers. The party rallied together, and with a fiery blast, they sent those pesky monsters packing before they could release their spores. Boom!

But wait, there’s more! The party deliberated on their plan for Landro, weighing the risks of bringing him along. Zith was eager to reconnect, thinking he could lead them to their next quest. But then, Kanenas took a sip from a source of gray water—what could go wrong? He gained telepathy but suffered some psychic damage. Classic Kanenas!

Exploring new tunnels, they ventured deeper into the colossus until they were ambushed by an orange robot wielding a spiky glaive. Intense music builds Combat erupted! Ezra stepped up, receiving a blessing that enhanced his abilities. Zith asked about the height of an overhang and dashed upward for a better vantage point.

As the battle unfolded, Del noted their limited visibility while Zith tried to cast a suggestion spell on a Warforged ally, which—spoiler alert—didn’t work. Del focused on offense, casting a spell surrounded by necrotic spores, but his target dodged, causing Del to take damage instead. Oof!

With enemy attacks raining down, Del took some serious hits. The fight escalated, with our heroes trading blows with the robot and its allies. Zith played it smart, casting Firebolt and later Sanctuary on Ozus, although one enemy resisted the protective effect. Talk about a bummer!

But our heroes weren’t backing down! Kanenas and Ozus unleashed powerful attacks, with Ozus casting Inflict Wounds to take down one of their foes. As the chaos unfolded, Del healed Ozus and attempted to stun an enemy, while Zith provided tactical support.

Cinematic slow-motion montage of the epic battle

This encounter was a true test of their resolve and strategy, showcasing how far they’ve come as a cohesive unit in the face of the colossus and its guardians.

Epic music swells and fades out

Join us next time on "Quest for Glory" to see if our heroes can conquer the colossus and what surprises await in the depths of the ruins! Until then, keep your dice rolling and your snacks ready!