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The Gatekeepers

A Dungeons & Dragons 5e game In the world of Im'raiel
11th of November 2018 | Full
Supporting Cast
  • Blackhand
    An armor-bound revenant who seeks to destroy his killer. The Gatekeepers defeated him in the Undergate Colosseum and he has been assisting them ever since. Since his defeat in Blackwell, he seems to have lost his undeath but has gained new power. Status: Deceased
  • Captain Dick Denim
    A Tiefling pirate and member of Outsville's Pirate Council. He favors non-lethal combat tactics and is well known for this fact. He has a younger sister, Sucy Denim. Assisted the party in assaulting the Infernal Isles.
  • The Discordant Devil, Chaos
    A jovial Devil that was apparently of important status during the Great Fiend War. After falling from grace, he now seeks to start a second War in order to regain his shattered status. To this end, he used Zharros Redrock as a puppet by tempting him with power.
  • Dorkibia Vander
    Fresh’s longtime friend who is, unbeknownst to him, quite smitten with the oblivious prince. She set out into the world under the guise of the hard goth Carrion Mestiph in order to assist Fresh with his goals. Recently upgraded to more than just friends.
  • Gelidus
    Gelidus is a White Dragon of apparently ancient status that lives in the Barren Northwind, somewhere below the Silver Peak mountains. Recently, he was killed by the Gatekeepers.
  • Lucian Fitzvarin
    The forgotten Fourth Pioneer. After misleading the party into freeing him from his prison, he has returned to Novis to destroy what Nadar and the Pioneers have built.
  • Onax Winterstone
    Flyint's glaive-wielding and intense father. He is a veteran of the Great Fiend War and an old friend of Zharros. Having found and rescued his wife, he descends into hell alongside The Gatekeepers.
  • High Chosen Tennant Geash
    The apparent leader of the Dragon Cult and "Her Chosen". He seeks both Flyint and the Dragon Opal he carries, persumably to assist in the Return of Her Dark Majesty. Status: Deceased
  • Utena
    A once human Half-White Dragon that claims to be Gantz' daughter and leads the remnants of his forces. She has reason to persue the Dragon Cult and has allied with the party to such an end.
  • The Mad King Zharros Redrock
    Fresh Redrock's father. He fell victim to the promises of a Devil named Chaos in exchange for the power to protect his race. Thanks to the Gatekeepers, he came to his senses and banished the fiends on the Infernal Isles back to the Hells where he now roams, fighting hordes by the day.
Timelines

Scheduled Sessions

Sat 20th April 2024 4:00

Session 191: The Gatekeepers New Groove

Having reached Novahold Keep, the party have a brush with a Githyanki and a figure in bandages atop a Red Dragon. The Gatekeepers and Nadar fight their way inside to find Opehlia and company. On the way they look outside to see the full form of the creature within the meteor, a gargantuan monstrosity laying waste to Gatetown. They make their way to Ophelia where they once again encounter Lucian and his Death Knight. The party escape with Ophelia, Anders and Lialeth while Nadar, Gerry and Anders Senior engage Lucian in battle. They meet up shortly with Kev who intends to teleport them to Phandalin before he is suddenly attacked and killed by an invisible Lucian, interrupting the spell. Kev's last action sees him complete the spell, saving the party but scattering them far and wide.


Wed 4th January 2023 17:00

Session Special: Blood Harvest

A group of morally reprehensible rogues are hired by Fury, an envoy of The Fourth, to assault the town of Phandalin and crush the resilience of its people.


Tue 13th December 2022 17:00

Session 190: Falling Down

The Gatekeepers continue their grueling battle against Lucian's forces. Arriving at the Pioneer's Rest, they manage to defeat the squad of Githyanki terrorising Berrith, Bartholomew, Aveline and Lids. After splitting up with Nadar, the party heads to the Undergate at Osz's request. The party liberates the underground tunnels and emerge in the Upper District where they reunite with Nadar just in time to witness the reveal of a massive eye within the Meteor.


Tue 1st November 2022 17:00

Session 189: Desperate Struggle

The Gatekeepers return to Gatetown and bear witness to Lucian's will made manifest. With a snap, he opens a portal in the sky and unleashes hordes of planar horrors upon Gatetown. The party and Nadar fight towards the Keep, clashing with creatures as they go. Lucian makes a show of force by calling down a Meteor, destroying a large part of Gatetown and killing thousands. As the party stare up at it bewildered, the Meteor begins to crack.


Sun 30th October 2022 5:00

Halloween 2022: Dead of Night

During a stay in the chilly mountain town of Bracklewhyte, three travellers become embroiled in a night of undead terror!


Thu 20th October 2022 17:00

Session 188: The Fourth

The unknown watcher reveals himself to be Nadar Dalanthan, the First Pioneer. He resovles to fight the party, claiming that the only thing he knows is that he cannot allow the party to pass him. A fierce battle follows, with Slate dying and losing an arm. After defeating Nadar, the party finally enters the pyramid and witnesses The White's plans made manifest, revealing Lucian Fitzvarin, the self-proclaimed Fourth Pioneer.


Thu 13th October 2022 16:00

Session 187: Awakening

The party continues traversing the ruins of Caldeep, encountering a gruesome display of charred skeletons long fused with the stone of the city. After a ludicrous display of gravitational force from Fresh, the party moves on through a makeshift graveyard where they find Gran Radcliffe's grave and finally come face to face with the mysterious figure that has been watching them, who prepares to reveal his identity with a sinister motive...


Thu 6th October 2022 17:00

Session 186: Echoes of the Past

The Gatekeepers fight past undead tomb guardians and descend deep below, coming face to face with the destroyed majesty of a forgotten civilization. Exploring the ruins, they discover that they are being watched from afar as they press forward towards the monument that looms in the distance.


Sun 11th September 2022 17:30

Session 185: Beneath the Surface

The White reveals a human form and a message of warning. Once an entity of good, he was struck down by a great evil festering deep below in a forgotten world. The White reveals that he has watched The Gatekeepers ever since their fateful shipwreck, watching as they grew in power. He believes that they can confront this evil before it gets out of hand. The Gatekeepers prepare and head out to descend deep below...


Sun 4th September 2022 17:00

Session 184: Ominous Summons

After being awarded medals of heroism by the Inquisitor herself and another sighting of The White, the party deals with the fallout of using the Bag of Beans in their own backyard. After everything calms down, they encounter The White once again, this time in their own home and seemingly with intentions to finally speak with them.


Fri 26th August 2022 17:00

Session 183: Triumph of the Will

The Gatekeepers and their allies attend an award ceremony held in their name for all the struggles they have overcome and the great service they have done for the people of Novis. What awaits them beyond that, God only knows...


Sat 13th August 2022 17:00

Session 182: Gatetown Dayz

The Gatekeepers relax and unwind after their grand ordeal. Anders and Opehlia bring news of an award ceremony to be conducted in honor of the party's many feats in service of Gatetown,


Sun 7th August 2022 16:00

Session 181: Legacy

During an intense showdown with the Discordant Devil Chaos, Fresh loses an arm and his Fiendish power. Chaos reveals his true plan and the Plane Tearing Blade Azymzir. He plane shifts the Foundry onto the Material plane, right on top of Gatetown, marking the start of his Fiend War. After a brief struggle, Fresh's power is reclaimed and Chaos is defeated, his plans ruined by the very weapon he used to enact it. The victory comes at the cost of Flyint's life, though the Gateguard promises to right such a wrong. Now, the Gatekeepers can recover and enjoy the aftermath of a hard fought win.


Sun 31st July 2022 16:00

Session 180: Chaos Over Heaven

The party powers through the enemy resistance and leave Zharros and Onax to fend off their pursuers. Moving ahead, they stumble into the room where the Foundry's magma is stored and confront Benn'jahmin in a no holds barred cage match title bout. Defeating him in a spectacular showdown, the party once agan moves forward with Zharros now at their side, ascending to the top of the rocky spire via a lift. During the rise, they spot a familiar figure in white. Reaching the top, they ascend once more to confront Chaos and put a end to his bullshit once and for all.


Sat 23rd July 2022 17:00

Session 179: Hell in a Cell

In the midst of a harsh confrontation with Trafalgar, Lecta and Yort, Zharros unleashes his Devil Trigger and marks the start of a great turnabout. The party fight back and decimate the opposition, with Yort fleeing the scene after Trafalgar and Lecta are struck down. Moving forward, the party encounters a horde of fiends waiting to tear them apart. Onax and Zharros step up and prepare to cover the party as they move forward.


Sun 17th July 2022 17:00

Session 178: Unity of Metal

After defeating both Sanguinius and Grimm for a second and final time, the party pushes into the foundry as Hamon, Yimm and Zevrin catch up and deal with some pursuers. Inside, the party faces off with The Twins. The two siblings escape and the party marches forward.


Sat 25th June 2022 17:00

Session 177: Foundry of Chaos

The Gatekeepers engage in a friendly conversation with Azazel and manage to part ways amicably with a wealth of information, including Chaos' potential location. Bidding Amica and company farewell, the party heads for a nearby foundry and begin an intense siege upon the facility.


Sun 19th June 2022 17:00

Session 176: Independence for Violence

The Gatekeepers explore Devils' Regret and visit the various stores to resupply for the upcoming battles. During their information gathering, they learn of a Pit Fiend War Veteran known as Azazel and his connection to Chaos. Following a well deserved rest, the party awakens to the end of a street fight and a menacing callout from Azazel.


Sun 12th June 2022 17:00

Session 175: Gathering Storm

The Gatekeepers fight past a rampaging Hellfire Engine and its crew and make their way to Devil's Regret, where they gain entry with Amica's assisstance. There, they meet the full roster of Amica's crew and begin their search for information.


Sat 4th June 2022 17:00

Session 174: Devil's Regret

After the party confronts Trafalgar, Lecta and Rebellion in the chambers beneath the fortress ruins, they manage to capture Rebellion and obtain some clues before escaping the burning underground. Emerging from below, they encounter Amica, a seemingly friendly Devil. With the clues directing the party to a place known as Devil's Regret, the party head out, accompanied by Amica, who offers his assisstance in various ways.


Sat 28th May 2022 17:00

Session 173: Seeking Chaos

Amidst an intense showdown with Ozgozen in which Celimene briefly experienced death and Onax experienced war once again, Hamon the Deva arrives. Following the battle, he aids the party in discovering Lady's true identity as the fellow Deva, Yimm. With two celestials pledging assistance, the party must now set out to pick up on Chaos' trail.


Sun 22nd May 2022 17:00

Session 172: Hunt the Hunter

The Gatekeepers successfully interrogate Blackbond and leave their mark on Cadaver Chain by destroying Chain Tower with the help of a lone Shatterstick. Following the destruction, they are once again preyed upon by Ozgozen the Orthon. Weakened from day's trials, they must go all out or die trying.


Sun 15th May 2022 0:00

Session 171: Regicide at Chain Tower

The Gatekeepers survive an assault from Ozgozen the Orthon and proceed to Cadaver Chain where they launch a full-frontal assault on the Cadaver King's tower.


Sun 8th May 2022 0:00

Session 170: Cadaver Rerun

The Gatekeepers return to Avernus and make for Cadaver Chain to "interrogate" Blackbond, the Cadaver King. On the way, they pass through Mahadi's Wandering Emporium and later end up on the receiving end of a sniper and a horde of Fiends.


Sun 24th April 2022 17:00

Session 169: Avernus Returnus

The party faces off with one of Chaos' friends, the wrestling Goristro Benn'jahmin. After defeating him and enduring an onslaught of enemies within the Helltaker's resting place, the party emerges with the Helltaker on their side. Returning to Chaclon, they begin their return to Avernus where they must now scout out Chaos' hiding place.


Mon 18th April 2022 17:00

Session 168: Hunt for The Helltaker

Following a brutal fight with the Wives of Ember, the party manages to extract the location of the Helltaker from the one surviving hag before she is executed. With a well deserved rest under their belt, they prepare to head out to locate the Helltaker.


Sun 10th April 2022 17:00

Session 167: The Wives of Ember

Having fulfilled the hag coven's request, the party returns to them only to find that they have been betrayed by one Trafalgar the Rakshasa. Now, the party must fend off an assault from the Hags deep within their lair.


Sun 3rd April 2022 7:00

Session 166: Howling Flames

Marching across Phlegethos, the party encounters a trio of non-hostile Devils that cliam to work for a "friendly" Devil named Amica. They direct the party to Magma Claim, a settlement at the base of a volcano. Upon arrival, the party come face to face with the unsettling coven of Hags known as the Wives of Ember. They decide to send the party to slaughter a group of Howlers that have been harassing the settlement in exchange for information on the Helltaker's location.


Sun 27th March 2022 17:00

Session 165: Flames of Phlegethos

The party journeys down the River Styx, encountering both friendly and hostile creatures as they descend further into the Hells. Reaching Phlegethos, their goal now is to hunt down the elusive Wives of Ember Hag Coven and extract the location of the Helltaker from them.


Sun 13th March 2022 17:00

Session 164: Treacherous Waters

Having encountered Rebellion, a Cambion that seems to be under Chaos' service, the party board Chaclon's ship and enjoy a well deserved rest before things upon the River Styx start to escalate.


Sun 20th February 2022 17:00

Session 163: Upon The River Styx

In the middle of an intense battle, Zharros Redrock finally appears, saving his son in the process. With him by their side, The Gatekeepers manage to repel the assault. Under his guidance, they head for the Rver Styx to find Chaclon, Zharros' Merrenoloth contact. Once there, they discover an unkown barge docked where Chaclon should be. The party infiltrates the nearby watchtower and strikes down the Devils inside before moving onto the barge.


Sun 13th February 2022 5:00

Session 162: Counterattack

Having "accepted" a task from Blackbond the Cadaver King, the Gatekeepers have been lead into an ambush aboard the crashed remnants of one of Zariel's flying fortresses. Now, they must survive a siege from a group of Fiends that seem to be under Chaos' direction.


Sun 6th February 2022 16:00

Session 161: Paradise Lost

The party successfully prevented the execution of an amnesia-ridden woman of the cloth, taking out a handful of Cadaver Chain's guard force. As a result, the Cadaver King summoned the party and their allies to perform a task for him in recompense. Ther destinaton is one of Archduke Zariel's crashed flying fortresses, which coincides with Zharros' new meeting point. The party sets out into Avernus with Zevrin and Lady by their side as acid rain pours down from above.


Sun 30th January 2022 17:30

Session 160: Execution

The party spends some time at Mahadi's Wandering Emporium and meets some colourful characters. Continuing on, they meet one more, a disgraced Cambion named Zevrin, who gives them a tour of Cadaver Chain that ends in the party witnessing the attempted execution of a human woman.


Sun 23rd January 2022 17:00

Session 159: Hellish Sanctuary

The party makes their way across the war-torn hellscape that is Avernus, encountering roaming war bands, mysterious meteors and menacing Hellwasps amidst the ever-shifting landscape. As the labor of travel begins to catch up with them, they happen upon a colourful oasis of tents run by a mysterious gentleman.


Sessions Archive

15th Jan 2022

Session 158: Hellbound

After being thrown through an unknown colour pool in the Astral Plane, the party lands in Mechanus, a plane of clockwork law. There, they encounter the Modrons, a race of constructs that inhabit the plane. In exchange for a dealing with a rogue Iron Golem, they help the party reach the city of Sigil in The Outlands, a ringed city with gateways to many other planes. After some bartering, they manage to find a portal that leads them to the flaming wasteland of Avernus, the first layer of The Nine Hells of Baator...


8th Jan 2022

Session 157: Interplanar Expedition

The party travels beyond Basin and finds Thaddeus' portal deep within a set of ruins, guarded by a demon known as a Nalfeshnee. After a brief rest, they travelled through the portal to the Astral Plane. They set out to find a way to the Hells and encountered a series of strange events and a Githyanki named Va'adnos. After a brief stint of continued exploration, they were beset upon by a Psychic Storm, which blew them through a nearby color pool to an unknown destination. Before they disappeared, they saw a familair white figure standing amidst the storm.


1st Jan 2022

Session 156: Beyond Basin

The threat of the Second Fiend War looms. Before setting out, the party make their preparations. Flyint reconciles somewhat with Cali. Fresh is visited by Chaos, who gloats and taunts as he often does. Upon arriving in Gestalt, the party receives a secondhand message from Thaddeus that directs them to the town of Basin, where his portal to the Astral Plane can be found.


27th Dec 2021

Session 155: Incursion

The Gatekeepers return to Gatetown and are rewarded with bounty money and recognition. However, just as everything seems to be getting better, Ophelia hands them an unmarked letter that reveals to them the situation in Gestalt. Incidents that appear to be fiend sightings have popped up across the continent. Now, the party must gear up and head for Gestalt to find a way to the Nine Hells to put a stop to the incursions before they get out of hand.


19th Dec 2021

Session 154: The Aftermath

The Gatekeepers have defeated Tennant Geash and Her Dark Majesty, bringing light back to the skies with a hard fought victory, though some have fallen to bring about this world of light. The party and their allies have gained reputation and renown for their hard work and sacrifice. Now, they must look forward and prepare to face another evil that threatens the world.


12th Dec 2021

Session 153: The Return

Her Dark Majesty's Return has begun. The Gatekeepers dive headfirst into a shadowy portal that leads them to The Shadowfell, where they battle Argon, who is swayed by his parents to join the good fight. The party then clashed with Tennant Geash yet again, who has successfully begun the ritual to return Her Dark Majesty, Tenebraea, who the party must now face alongside Her High Chosen in order to prevent the destruction and assimilation of the material plane into a world of shadow.


27th Nov 2021

Session 152: The Penumbra

After learning how Geash met Her Dark Majesty and came to be the leader of the Dragon Cult, the party successfully defeated Ellana in Geash's library and returned her to her senses through a risky process of killing and resurrecting her. As though sensing the moment of reprieve, The Presence arrived to interrupt and the party's allies encouraged them to chase after Geash. The Gatekeepers complied and made their way to The Chapel, bursting inside to discover what awaits them.


20th Nov 2021

Session 151: The Library

After assisting Blackhand in a climactic showdown with his killer, Calder Grey, the party bids a heartfelt farewell to their friend Arthur Blackfeather and soldier on to confront the remnants of the Dragon Cult.


6th Nov 2021

Session 150: The Revenant

During a confrontation with Nobody, Charon, The Whiteclaw and Sioux, lines are drawn and truths come to light. Cali fails to find the will to carry on fighting and is marked for death, only to be saved by Flyint's act of mercy. The Whiteclaw retreats from battle, Nobody surrenders and Charon finally meets his end at Slate's hands. Now, the Gatekeepers must confront Grey and his elite squad in a head-on brawl.


29th Oct 2021

Session 149: The Serpent

After slaying The Doctor and Madness at Utena's request, the party subdued the undead Laoghaire and hide her away. Utena and Apathy depart and Aust joins the party as they proceed upstairs to face more dangers.


23rd Oct 2021

Session 148: The Reunion

Following a confrontation with The Presence and Vanitas, The Gatekeepers force their way into the fortress' main building. As Blackhand deals with The Presence and Backgammon attempts to keep Vanitas at bay, the party must delve deeper into the fortress and find Geash before his dreams of The Return come to fruition.


16th Oct 2021

Session 147: The Advent

The Gatekeepers finally discover the whereabouts of the Dragon Cult's HQ, some sort of landmass or creature that moves across the ocean. As a never-ending shadow blankets the skies, they gather their allies and lie in wait in Tradeport, biding their time before a truly deadly battle begins.


2nd Oct 2021

Session 146: The Plan

After successfully handing over the Shadecoin and surviving a surprise encounter with Vanitas, the Gatekeepers meet back up with Aust and his gang of reformed crime boys and prepare to track down the Shadecoin and take the fight to the Dragon Cult's doorstep.


26th Sep 2021

Session 145: The Switch

The Gatekeepers set up an ambush beneath the Bloody Palace to lure in the Dragon Cult by faking a betrayal in which the Cult will obtain the Shadecoin. At Awren's word, they can then track it to the Cult's hideout and take the fight to them.


19th Sep 2021

Session 144: The Bait

After killing Karma and discovering his and Blackjack's connection, the party return to Gatetown and hatch a plan with Awren's assisstance that may have... dire consequences.


11th Sep 2021

Session 143: The Showdown

After battling their way through swathes of outlaws in a now burning manor, the Gatekeepers persue Karma outside into the streets of Bounty Hollow, ready to finally get their answers.


28th Aug 2021

Session 142: The Set-Up

After surviving their encounter with The Cult, the Gatekeepers head to Bounty Hollow to investigate the origin of the letter Blackjack received. There, they meet up with a man known as Karma in his manor and quickly come to find his motivations for inviting Blackjack into his home are anything but well intended, forcing the party to engage in a deadly shootout in order to learn more about his connection to Blackjack.


22nd Aug 2021

Session 141: The Bounty

After fighting through the mysterious tomb, the party clash with Geash and his allies, who have already snatched the vestige. Following a temporary "truce" to deal with some mummies, the Cultist forces scrap with the party some more before they escape the tomb and leave the party to devise their next move.


19th Aug 2021

Session 140: The Tomb Lost to Time

The party arrives at their final destination and encounter the ever-persistant Dragon Cult. The party battle Dragonfang Elites amidst a violent sandstorm and once again clash with The Presence. With time being of the essence, their allies stay behind to deal with the unkillable paradox while the party descend into a mysterious lost tomb...


7th Aug 2021

Session 139: The Sand That Hates

After surviving a nighttime Yuan-Ti ambush and a trapped tomb, the party continue their trek through the desert, with two remaining locations marked on their map.


1st Aug 2021

Session 138: The Hot Wind Blowing

The party make a variety of acquaintances in Katharis, such as the rough and beaten Black Iron Victor. They retire to the Bunkhouse and secure a contract with a man named Jafar who may be able to lead them to possible sites where the final of the four artifacts may be located. Shortly after, Fresh unveils a recent devilish transformation to the party and Onax challenges the lad to prove that he is worth believing in through a show of force. After an intense battle, Fresh emerges victorious. Now, they must resolve their differences and journey out into the Howling Sands to recover the final artifact.


23rd Jul 2021

Session 137: The Inevitable Conflict

Arriving in Katharis, the party look around the city and attempt to secure the location of potential sites in which they could find the final artifact. Meanwhile, Fresh grapples with the prospect of unveiling a startling mutation, with Onax's reaction primarily weighing heavily on his mind.


18th Jul 2021

Session 136: The Sands of Power

The party joins up with a caravan heading to Katharis, a city near the center of Ludos. Along the way, Fresh encounters some strange happenings...


11th Jul 2021

Session 135: The Ludos Expedition

Utena reveals her connection to Gantz and the Dragon Cult through the story of her birth in a bloody ritual. With her own reasons to confront The Cult, she offers the party her aid and proposes she take them to Ludos aboard her ship. What awaits them in the country of sand? Only one way to find- eh you get the idea.


9th Jul 2021

Session 134: The Ashes

The party escape Old Royal with the help of Utena and her group after a confrontation with The Chain who reveals himself to be Flyint’s brother Argon, presumed to be dead. They also cross swords with The Whiteclaw as well as Nobody once again. Is Utena to be trusted? How does she know the Dragon Cult? Only one way to find out.


4th Jul 2021

Session 133: The Storm

The Gatekeepers successfully escape Donobang’s vault only to be met with members of the Dragon Cult assaulting the estate. A new ally appears and the party confronts an enemy that carries an unsettling revelation.


27th Jun 2021

Session 132: The Collander Estate Auction

The Gatekeepers are set to infiltrate Donobang Collander's private auction, locate his treasure vault and snatch the all important coin artifact from right under his nose. Here's hoping they don't do something stupid and fuck up!


20th Jun 2021

Session 131: The Master Plan

The Gatekeepers touch down in Old Royal and begin their search for the artifact. After an unexpected encounter with some of the Pirate Council, the party learn of an auction being held by one Donobang Collander, a collector who is showing of a recent acquisition of his, some kind of coin. Awren recognises such an object and at Flyint's suggestion, the party begins to plan a heist to snatch the coin away during the auction.



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6th Jun 2021

Session 130: The Duke of Hazards

The Gatekeepers emerge from the Temple of the Divine Dragon with the powerful Hand of the Divine Dragon. Their next goal is sailing towards Oade with the assistance of a particular ship captain...


30th May 2021

Session 129: The Bag of Beans

The Gatekeepers fuck around with magic beans and eat eggs and shit.


22nd May 2021

Session 128: The Final Test

The Gatekeepers have successfully claimed the power of the Vessel, the Hand of the Divine Dragon, learning of Her Dark Majesty's past and her conflict with the Order of the Divine Dragon. Will Flyint be able to live up to the strength of the Dragons who fought against her before him? Before the Gatekeepers can worry about that, they have one final test to complete before this mission is a success!


16th May 2021

Session 127: The Vessel

The Gatekeepers make their way through some kind of age old Draconic ruins beneath the mountains of a remote island. After recruiting Chains, a monkey, they delve deep, solving puzzles and battling Demons along the way. Now, they stand seperated by a door trap with an ominous tapping in the distance. Will they make it to the Vessel? Will it be worth it? Has Awren led them into a death trap?


9th May 2021

Session 126: The Island

The Gatekeepers touch down on a small island East of the Aphin Islands following Awren's insistence. Where is the Vessel amongst the jungles and mountains and what challenges will the party have to overcome to claim it?


25th Apr 2021

Session 125: The Journey

The Gatekeepers head East, following Awren's direction as they hunt for the Vessel capable of granting them greater strength for the coming trials.


18th Apr 2021

Session 124: The Search Begins

With some unexpected guidance from Awren, the party set out to hunt down the artifacts The Dragon Cult require to return Her Dark Majesty to the Material Plane, as well as to find Awren's supposed vessel. In addition, The Dragon Cult seem to have stolen Laoghaire’s corpse. during the chaos of the attack. Where will this hunt for artifacts lead the Gatekeepers? Will they reclaim the body of their fallen friend?


11th Apr 2021

Session 123: The Shadow of Doubt

After battling Grey, Nobody, Charon, Sioux and even the High Chosen Geash himself, the party emerge beaten and bruised but alive.


5th Apr 2021

Session 122: Darkness

Amidst a chaotic battle with The Dragon Cult where truths are revealed and death draws near, The High Chosen himself makes an appearance.


28th Mar 2021

Session 121: Clock Strikes

As midnight comes, the Gatekeepers awaken to calamity descending upon Nightstone. As they feared, the Dragon Cult have attacked Nightstone, presumably to claim the town's namesake for their own nefarious purposes. Can the Gatekeepers repel this assault? What enemies will they encounter? Will Nightstone survive?


21st Mar 2021

Session 120: Tension Rising

The Gatekeepers stay at the Lane house for the night and enjoy a nice dinner. Flyint considers a dangerous and deadly deal. Darkness lies on the horizon.


14th Mar 2021

Session 119: Obsidian Days

The party arrives in Nighstone after an unsettling encounter with Chaos and learning of the Black Dragon Vanitas.


7th Mar 2021

Session 118: The Nightstone

The party makes their way to Nightstone under the suspicion that the Dragon Cult may be after the town's namesake, The Nightstone.


28th Feb 2021

Session 117: Nightstone Bound

Fresh realises the Dragon Cult might be coming for The Nightstone next. Flyint comes clean about the cult and gets blasted by lightning. Unrelated, kinda.


21st Feb 2021

Session 116: Snowbrawl

The party have a fun and lighthearted snowball fight and nothing bad or terrible happens to anybody.


14th Feb 2021

Session 115: Celebrations

The Gatekeepers celebrate the Frosthigh Solstice and take a break from all the torment and death. Will Onax approve of Cali? Will Chaos spike the punch? Will the DM ruin everything by attempting to advance the dark and serious plot during a time of revelry and happiness? I'll never tell.


7th Feb 2021

Session 114: Frosthigh

With the Frosthigh Solstice on the horizon, Flyint makes a dangerous play.


31st Jan 2021

Session 113: Outflow

After a brush with death, the party emerge from the sewers alive. What now?


24th Jan 2021

Session 112: Knee Deep In...

The Gatekeepers investigate strange goings-on in the sewers below Gatetown at the request of the Gateguard.


17th Jan 2021

Session 111: Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel

The Gatekeepers turn to prostitution. Good luck Slate.


15th Jan 2021

Session 110: The Gatekeepers Cash Out

Fresh spends all the group's money on a spell but it's worth it.


10th Jan 2021

Session 109: Across Gestalt

Having buried Ulfur in Edel, the party travel across Gestalt to Greenpost and through Hunter back to Arc Prosperis, hoping to find some clues about Ulfur's son along the way.


3rd Jan 2021

Session 108: Put to Rest

The party arrive in Edel to lay Ulfur to rest. There, they meet up with Lucius as well as members of Ulfur's old military group.


1st Jan 2021

Session 107: Greener Pastures

The party have met and made allies with Celimene and Blackjack, two adventurers of their own formidable calibre. Their goal remains the same, bury their dead.


27th Dec 2020

Session 106: New Faces, New Friends

The party leave the Northwind, determined to bury their dead in their places of choice. Their first port of call is Garland. Perhaps they will meet some new allies along the way?


20th Dec 2020

Session 105: Shores Untouched

Following an exhausting battle for vengeance and two heavy losses, the party plan their next move. A not-so mysterious figure appears on the horizon.


13th Dec 2020

Session 104: Overcoming the Dragon

After suffering a great loss, the party finally reach the final fortress of the Firebringers Compound. Dorki, Amber and Rocky stay behind to fend of a group of enemies that have seemingly gotten past Blackhand and Onax. Hungry for vengeance, the party kicks in the door and come face to face with The Bastard Son of the White Death and Leader of the Firebringers, Gantz.


13th Dec 2020

Session 103: Ships Unsailed

The party arrives at the Firebringers Compound, alongside a hefty allied force. They charge headlong into battle, unaware of the tragedy that awaits them.



Journals
4th Dec 2020

Session 102: Preparing for Battle

With a grim threat from Gantz weighing on their minds, the party return to Stone Town to prepare for battle.


29th Nov 2020

Session 101: Fire and Ice

Having successfully defeated Gelidus, the party return to the Frozen Mouth. However, once in view of the settlement, they discover it plauged by fire and smoke.


27th Nov 2020

Session 100: The White Death

The party have learnt of the existence of Gelidus, a deadly White Dragon whose lair holds the only remaining source of pure Bitter Frost in all of the Northwind. In order to restore Bearspaw, the party will have to infiltrate the Dragon's lair. Can the Gatekeepers face down such a powerful foe and emerge victorious?


22nd Nov 2020

Session 99: Pitfall

The party make their way through an interesting series of icy caverns within a one of the Silver Peak mountains. They encounter various unexpected things, ending with the floor giving away and delivering them to a group of Dragon Cultists, seemingly led by a mysterious Drow...


20th Nov 2020

Session 98: Mountain Trail Mix

The party head out to seek the Bitter Frost, high above in the Silver Peak mountains. What dangers will they encounter?


15th Nov 2020

Session 97: Frozen Mouth

The party arrives in The Frozen Mouth, slightly damaged. Nothing else happens.


8th Nov 2020

Session 96: Cabin Fever

The party have braved the Windvaelt so far and have come across a cabin by the woods. Multiple missing persons have set up shop there. What's their story? What's the deal with the Yetis? I don't know.


6th Nov 2020

Session 95: Wrath of the Windvaelt

The party gear up and head out into the Windvaelt in order to reach the Frozen Mouth. What Northwind monsters and obstacles will they encounter? Will they end up as frozen corpses? Honestly, maybe.


30th Oct 2020

Halloween 2020: False Hydra

A group of adventurers are hired by a man to investigate the ruins near Basin. It's eating everyone. What horrors will they encounter? IT'S EATING EVERYONE HELP.


25th Oct 2020

Session 94: The Northwind

The Gatekeepers arrive in Northwind, but Slate seems somewhat distant. Will the party discover the truth behind the divine guidance that pushed them here? More importantly, will they be able to deal with what they discover?


24th Oct 2020

Session 93: Heading North

The party set out from Arc Prosperis towards the Barren Northwind to investigate the meaning behind a divine message and to train in the harsh, cold wilderness the North is famous for.


18th Oct 2020

Session 92: The Gatekeepers use The Arc Postal Service to commit Domestic Terrorism

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16th Oct 2020

Session 91: Wanted

The Gatekeepers are gonna go to fucking jail.


11th Oct 2020

Session 90: Castle Arc's Rooftop Rumble

Following a mostly successful infiltration and an impromptu table fire, the Gatekeepers have seemingly tracked their foe to the roof of Castle Arc. Did they successfully draw out their target, or did their enemy draw them into a trap? We're about to find the fuck out!


9th Oct 2020

Session 89: Ballroom Blitz

The Gatekeepers get all dressed up and prepare to infiltrate Castle Arc amidst the End of the Fiend War celebratory service with the intent to discover the identity of the individual or individuals within the World Government that are hunting them down. Will the plan go off without a hitch or will the party turn into a Ballroom Blitz? Honestly they're probably gonna have to flee Arc Prosperis and never return. They're giga-fucked, for real.


2nd Oct 2020

Session 88: Wang Dang Atomic Tango

The Gatekeepers have obtained a new mission! Lucius Fidenas has come up with a plan to draw out their enemy within the World Government and all it'll take is a flawlessly executed infiltration during a war memorial celebration at the World Government headquarters! Easy!



Read the Report
27th Sep 2020

Session 87: Hypersonic Lion Tamer

The Party use their special training, allowing Geash to wipe out three more towns and Chaos to gain 3000 new followers.


21st Sep 2020

Session 86: Fresh Dies Due to Coronavirus

Uh oh.


21st Sep 2020

Session 85: The Bigger They Are...

The Gatekeepers head off to get wrecked by Giants and shit.


21st Sep 2020

Session 84: Ghostbusting

The Gatekeepers mediate a dispute between two Gnomish brothers by re-killing their ancestors in the basement.


13th Sep 2020

Session 83: Knowledge for the Ages

The Gatekeepers fuck around in Wizard school some more.


11th Sep 2020

Session 82: The College

The Gatekeepers secure a meeting with Blindle's old colleagues at the College of the Arch Magi in hopes of figuring out some way to travel to different planes.


6th Sep 2020

Session 81: Back in The Arc

The Gatekeepers return to Arc Prosperis after survivng their encounter at Blackwell alongside Blackhand. In the early afternoon, they decide to explore a bit and do some shopping.


6th Sep 2020

Session 80: Battle in Blackwell

Arrving in Blackwell, the party quickly find Blackhand amognst the gruesome scenery. Blackhand fails to awaken and the party are surrounded by members of The Dragon Cult, the unkillable monster responsible for Blackwell's destruction and an old enemy reborn...


30th Aug 2020

Session 79: Blackwell Blues

After exploring Arc Prosperis and gathering some startling info that suggest the man in the skull mask and an unkillable monster were responsible for the destruction of Blackwell, the party head to the town to help Blackhand and uncover the truth behind the incident.



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29th Aug 2020

Session 78: Arrival in Arc Prosperis

The Gatekeepers arrive in Arc Prosperis and are greeted with a festival. Do they have time to relax and explore the festivities, or is Blackhand the higher priority? Where is Ulfur and what the hell is he doing?



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Crime Lords, Draconic Cults, Devils, Warlords and other evils of all sorts. When events of histories past resurface and threaten the world, The Gatekeeper's personal connections to these various threats force them to confront the world's problems head on,

This story is told by

The Protagonists

Slate Earthbreaker

Level 9 Half-Orc NG Paladin
(Mercenary )
/ 76 HP

Black Jack

Fresh Redrock

Level 13 (Feral) Tiefling Chaotic Neutral Wizard
(Noble)
74 / 75 HP

Flyint Emberstone

Lawful Neutral High Half-Elf (Inheritor)
Cleric 12
99 / 99 HP
STR
14
DEX
14
CON
12
INT
10
WIS
20
CHA
10

Aust

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