Session 27: The Wyrm Witch Report

General Summary

Session 27 – Wednesday January 25, 2023 – The Wyrm Witch pt. 2

  4 Hour Role Play/battle session 5:30 PM to 10:00PM

The Stone Bearers. Party of 5:

It is the 17th day of the month of Uktar (The Rotting) in the 50th year of the Age of Enialis (Mid November.)

• Abrash – Wood (Dessert) Elf, L5 Druid – Jacob Munson
• Ajani– High Elf, L5 Wizard – Nathan Gioconda (Remote)
• Gazlowe – Goblin, L5 Artificer – Josh Pozsonyi
• Thomas – Human, L5 Blood hunter – Ryan Armstrong (Remote)
• Isabella – Forest Gnome, L5 Barbarian – Jackie Armstrong
• Cedrik – Human, L5 Bard – Dan King (Absent)

Bugbears and Auntie Avalon

Gazlowe suddenly appeared where Cedrik was standing, and Cedrik was gone just as the party began to engage with the Bugbears. The party rushed forward. Thomas killed one right out of the gate and another bugbear called out to Auntie Avalon. Gazlowe finished off a 2nd Bugbear. Abarsh wild shaped into a War Ostrich and attacked. From the Wyrm Witches’ private quarters flew a Vargouille. It let out an ear-piercing screech and stunned Isabella. Thomas killed it. A second Vargouille stunned Gazlowe. Aunt Annie walked out and cast Blight on Thomas. A Bugbear then knocked Thomas out. Ajani crawled up to Thomas and stabilized him.

The Vargoullie tried to kiss the stunned Gazlowe but couldn’t quite make contact. Isabella sliced into one of the bugbears. Auntie Avalon tried to cast blight on Ajani but with a flash in his mind of the outcome he knew, he’d avoid most of the damage but, he was still gravely hurt. Gazlowe cast mirror image on himself. The party continued to take serious damage. Ajani cast a chromatic orb at the witch and then backed up into a large pool of acid. He saw some ripples in the acid as something began to move from within it. He slowly stepped away.

Isabella took out the last Bugbear and screamed with rage. Auntie Avalon turned to Abrash in anger and destroyed his wild shape and badly hurt him with another blight spell. Gazlowe pounded on the witch with his gauntlets and bloodied her. Ajani hit the witch with another chromatic orb. Abrash summoned a beast and the beast hit the witch. The Vargoullie flew down to the unconscious Thomas and kissed him, cursing him.

Isabella killed the Vargoullie with her great axe and then attacked the Witch critically hurting her. The witch, barely able to stand cast dimension door and stepped through. Gazlowe saw that she was going out to the forest but was unable to stop her.

Lots of treasure

Abrash brought Thomas back with a healing potion. The party quickly discussed running outside and trying to find her but realized that she would be long gone by the time they got out there. Thomas recalled information about the Vargoullie and realized he’s cursed and will be dead within 6 hours unless the curse is removed. The party had no way to help. Thomas realized, if he stayed in daylight, it could postpone his death, so he went outside the lair for a bit while the party grabbed what they could.

In the Wyrm witch’s room, they found a potion book and saw a recipe for “Death’s Elixir” and the notes said it was the only cure for her curse and that the potion turns blue. They found the blue potion on the shelf. In a chest they found a few old quills, a journal, and a fancy coin pouch. The journal details the deal she had with the Marace and the fact that she was the one to curse and kill his wife and curse his daughter. The pouch contained 150 sp and two iolite gems (worth 50 gp each).

In the brewing room they found two potions of healing, a potion of climbing, a Medusa’s Kiss Potion, Black Dragon Concentrate, and a potion of minor stasis. They also found several spell scrolls including three cantrips (acid splash, detect poison, and resistance), two first-level spells (charm person and alarm), and one second-level spell (acid arrow). In jars they found: Powder of a ground adult black dragon horn 200 gp, A vial of aboleth mucus 40 gp, Lock of troll fur 5 gp, Scales of a pre-hatched blue wyrmling dragon 50 gp, Powder of a ground adult black dragon horn 200 gp, Two sets of alchemist’s supplies, four golden rings set with small stones (worth 50 gp each), and a silver necklace set with a heartshaped amethyst (worth 100 gp).

At the brewing stations where the gnomes were, they found: 500 cp, 300 sp, 30 gp, a picture of a gnome family inside a silver frame (worth 20 sp), one set of alchemist’s supplies (worth 50 gp), three shining daggers (worth 20 sp each). They also found jars containing: Five manticore teeth 10 gp, ten owlbear feathers 20 gp, Two sheds from medusa head snakes 30 gp, Four basilisk eyes 40 gp and Adult black dragon tongue 45 gp

Curing Fenara

The party left the dragon and found Thomas outside, very anxious. The party started heading back to the town and wondered if they should tell Marace that the witch was the source of his wife’s death and his daughter’s illness. They made their way to Marace’s home and gave him the blue potion of Death’s elixir. Abrash told Marace that the witch was still alive, and he should flee. Marace gave the potion to his daughter and told the party that this is his home, this is where his business is and he wasn’t keen on leaving. Abrash gave Marace 50gp and told him that this would help him start his new life.

Marace’s daughter, Fenara, stirred and Marace ignored Abrash. Fenara and Marace asked if the Stone Bearers could kill the Wyrm Witch. Gazlowe said, “For the right fee…” In the meantime, as a thanks to the party, Marace gave a 20% discount on anything from his general store. Ajani purchased some warm clothing and an extra backpack. Abrash also purchased some warm weather clothes.

The Temple of Angharradh

Thomas found a temple in the town. It was to Angharradh, the elven goddess of wisdom and protection. Thomas saw the symbol of the goddess, a triangle with three interlocking circles within it on the front door. A beautiful Elf maiden answered Thomas’ knock on the door. Thomas explained his situation and the elven cleric said she could remove the curse for a mere 80 gp. Thomas offered her his alchemists supplies and 38 gp and the Elf accepted and removed his curse.

The rest of the party went to the temple to purchase some healing potions. The elf said she had 5 regular healing potions at 50gp each and 3 greater healing potions at 200gp each. But she offered all eight for 700gp. Gazlowe split the gold that the party accumulated and returned the funds that he originally used to pay for his plate mail. Isabella used her funds to purchase all 8 healing potions.

Victor

A tall golden masked man, riding a horse approached the temple where the party was. Victor Rathmore addressed the party politely. Gazlowe slinked into the temple to somewhat hide. Victor tossed the party a pouch for 250 gp. He told them that was for getting rid of the Ogre. He explained that the Lady Red is very interested in making an alliance with a group of Drow. Gazlowe recapped the situation of the Sword and the Shield and wanted to be sure he understood who the good guys were. Victor confirmed that Niptu is certainly evil. Gazlowe returned the gem of seeing and Victor asked the priestess of the Temple of Angharradh to show the Stone Bearers the book.

A Brief history of Ravmilid Niptu

The Priestess took the Stone Bearers into the temple and to a library where she pointed them to a very old history book. They quickly read how Niptu was a mage who studied all forms of magic just before the Spellplague. During the Spellplague he delved deeply into how sorcerers gain magic and discovered in their blood midichlorians. He discovered that fey creatures also had midichlorians but elves and sorcerers seemed to have the highest amount. Niptu discovered a way to extract the midichlorians and bind them to other reagents to be able to create magic during the spellplague. He started out as good wanting all to be able to cast spells, but his pursuits led him sacrifice many elves and then to dark fiendish magic that he learned to control. However, it further corrupted him.

He began to make deals with the devils but quickly realized he could not control them. He began summoning demons to fight the devils, but the war grew too large. The spellplague had ended but the blood war was now in the high forest and Niptu, obsessed with power, wanted to play all sides. Eventually the fiendish hoards were captured in a place called Hellgate Keep and Niptu was killed. His body preserved and protected by the Shield of Niptu until 200 years had passed so he could never be resurrected.

Eclivian Drow

After reading the book, they left the temple and met with Victor again. Victor told them of a group of drow that are different than other drow. Having forsaken their evil heritage and resisting their natural compulsions, these Drow live lives dedicated to good and upholding several vows they hold sacred. Victor told the party that there is a group of them just south of Nordaheril and the Red Lady would very much like for the Stone Bearers to be her emissary she wants them to form an alliance.

First, finish the Wyrm Witch

Victor (and the rest of the town of Nordaheirl) convinced the party to at least destroy the lair of the Wyrm witch and to try to destroy her if possible. The party discussed at length and in the end agreed to finish of this loose end while she’s still hurt, and they set out to the witch’s lair. They ate some of Abrash’s good berries and healed a bit along the way.

They went in cautiously, Abrash cast pass without a trace and the party was utterly silent. They walked to the end of the lair and saw Auntie Avalon, the Wyrm Witch, kneeling on the floor, going through the mess. She had her back to the party and was mumbling in frustration. The party whispered quietly and agreed to attack simultaneously and kill her.

Ajani shot a lightning bolt, Abrash shot a guiding bolt, Isabella shot two arrows, Gazlowe catapulted a piece of rubble and Thomas used his whip and made a critical hit. In one swift simultaneous blow from the party, they decimated the Wyrm Witch. With Gazlowe’s catapulted stone resting on top of her lifeless body, they saw the black and white stripped socks slowly curl back under the stone. They saw that the all the bolts of lightning etc. had caused some of the mess to smolder. Gazlowe cast grease a few times to expedite the flames and the entire place became engulfed as the party fled.

Celebrate and rest

The town of Nordaheril celebrated the return of the Stone Bearers and a small feast was had. Marace allowed Gazlowe to create a large mural on the side of his shop depicting the Stone Bearers. They were offered a night’s rest at the inn. Thomas procured a few more weapons at a 20% discount from the local armory including a hand crossbow and 40 bolts. The party celebrated with the town and slept well.

Where are the drow?

After breakfast in the morning, the party walked to where they were told the Drow contact was supposed to be. However, the meeting place was empty. They searched the ground and saw that there was some sort of ambush. They followed the tracks and came to a large group of grey-skinned elves kneeling in front of six humans, who were holding them at sword point. One human was putting chains around the necks of the elves. He laughed to himself as he imprisoned each one while they quietly wept in sorrow. One of the grey-skinned elves rose to his feet, only to be struck down by two of the humans, his body collapsing into a puddle of blood.

The Stone bearers approached and questioned the actions of the humans. One of the humans explained that the Drow attacked a settlement. Abrash didn’t believe him. The human then explained that they’re trying to recover a kidnapped victim. Again, the party closed in, not believing the lies. The human then confessed that they needed labor and if the party doesn’t back down, they too will be enslaved. With that Gazlowe had enough and the Stone Bearers started to engage the 6 humans.

All 6 of the humans formed a line in front of the drow, facing the party and drew their swords. Ajani stepped to the end of the line and cast lightning bolt, taking out 5 of the humans. Thomas took out the last one with his whip. The party found 1,000 sp and 200gp on the 6 humans.

What’s Next:

• Help the Eclivian Drow and get them to align with the Lady Red.
• Find out who resurrected Niptu. If he’s been resurrected, stop him.

Remnant tasks

• Revalor is hiding with family at cottage along the Delimbiyr River between Zelbross and Loudwater.
• Gazlowe to find out about Adventurer’s guild
• Find out about the Red and White Ladies and report back to The Lord’s Alliance.
• Find out about mysterious slave trade in the High Forest.
• Train the Hellhound Johny Cash
• Purchase the Firestone Keep and rebuild it.
• Gazlowe to make a permanent mayonnaiser for Flicktongue
• Restore Abrash and Ajani’s homeland.