Dragon's Rest - Summer 1492
Last Time on The Shadows of Dragon’s Rest:
The party set out on a perilous mission to uncover the secrets behind the betrayal of an ancient dragon and its guardians. Their investigation brought them to the Wu Keanne family, whose request to resolve the horrors in Dragon’s Rest carried undertones of distrust. Suspicion arose after the party found a cryptic emblem of two intertwined golden dragons on a slain figure who tried to warn them about the Wu family. To avoid expulsion, the party cleverly convinced the Wu Keanne family to host a festival in Riu, securing a tenuous alliance. But was it a deal for aid—or an attempt to eliminate them by sending them into danger?Key Choices Recap
1. The Emblem of the Golden Dragons:
A Cryptic Warning
The adventurers discovered a mysterious emblem on a slain informant. While its significance remains unclear, it has deepened their suspicion of the Wu Keanne family and their motives.
2. Wu Keanne’s Festival:
Securing Trust
To appease the growing unrest in Riu and avoid conflict, the party convinced the Wu Keanne family to host a festival. In exchange, the family demanded the party investigate Dragon’s Rest, setting the stage for their current journey.
3. Investigating the Records Room:
Celestial Secrets Revealed
Within the ruined Research Records Room, the party uncovered evidence of the Royal Family’s forbidden celestial magic. These fragments hint at a betrayal that could shift the balance of power between the two warring families.
4. Confronting the Vampire:
Shadows of the Past
In Dragon’s Keep, the party faced a mad vampire bound by a curse. His chilling monologue revealed his role as both guardian and prisoner of a devil’s infernal power, adding new layers to the city’s tragic history.
Encounters: The Depths of Dragon’s Rest
The Trap-Filled Entrance
- The party navigated a series of puzzles and deadly traps to gain access to Dragon’s Rest’s secret tunnels. Their wits were tested as magical wards and mechanical hazards barred their path.
The Research Records Room
- Amid the dust and ruin of the records room, the adventurers found fragmented documents detailing the Royal Family’s celestial pacts and the Wu Keanne family’s attempts to expose—or replicate—them. The room’s destruction suggests sabotage and raises questions about both factions’ true motives.
The Vampire’s Throne Room
- In the shadowy Dragon’s Keep, the party encountered a crazed vampire who revealed the infernal origins of Dragon’s Rest’s fall. His hunger for destruction and vengeance left the adventurers shaken—and marked the start of their confrontation with the city’s undead horrors.
New Revelations
1. Celestial Magic: The Royal Family’s Betrayal
- Evidence points to the Royal Family forging a forbidden pact with celestial beings, granting them power but breaking sacred dragon-born traditions. This betrayal may have sparked the city’s downfall.
2. Wu Keanne’s Obsession
- The Wu Keanne family’s pursuit of celestial secrets suggests ambition, desperation, or both. Were they trying to expose the Royal Family’s treachery—or seize the celestial magic for themselves?
3. The Vampire’s Curse
- The vampire in Dragon’s Keep revealed himself as a tragic figure, bound to a devil’s imprisonment. His madness, sacrifice, and hunger for freedom hint at an infernal power still locked beneath the city.
Resting Arrangements
The adventurers took refuge in a hidden chamber to regroup:- Here, they reviewed their findings and began to piece together the truth behind the dragon’s betrayal and the city’s fall.
- Despite their progress, tensions remain high as they prepare to delve deeper into the horrors of Dragon’s Rest.
Long-Term Implications
1. Choosing an Ally
- The party’s discoveries may force them to side with either the Royal Family or the Wu Keanne family—or forge a third path that pits them against both factions.
2. The Infernal Lock
- The devil bound beneath Dragon’s Rest represents a looming threat. Will the adventurers prevent its release, or will their actions set it free?
3. The Spirit of the Betrayed Dragon
- The dragon’s spirit lingers, crying for justice—or vengeance. The party’s choices will determine if the city is restored or left to ruin.
The shadows of Dragon’s Rest grow darker, and the stakes climb higher. Will the adventurers uncover the truth and shape the city’s fate—or succumb to the perils that await in its depths? The next chapter looms, promising new revelations and challenges.
