Session 083: Trap Street

General Summary

# S083: Trap Street   Date: Mar 15th, 2025   ## Summary The adventuring party known as the Wild Cards spent time resting aboard their ship while Calliope worked on completing a magical tattoo on Sas. Using special inks including detection, 3D, mood, and prismatic varieties, Calliope demonstrated exceptional skill with multiple natural 20 rolls to finish the "Striding" tattoo on Sas's leg. The group took inventory of their remaining ink supplies, noting they had 8 ounces of basic colors left, and discussed the ship's guard rotation schedule.   The party received information about a crucial mission to retrieve an epoch dragon egg, which was being held by a dangerous red abishai. Barlo took the initiative to investigate in the seedier parts of town, using the Message cantrip to gather intelligence. During his investigation, he encountered and paid off an informant who mentioned someone named Paul the leather guy, leading them to discover a location called Trap Street.   The group made their way to a seedy establishment called the Broken Fang, being careful to leave their valuables aboard their ship. They maintained a delicate balance with their drinking - Sas limited herself to two drinks due to her 600-pound frame, while Shadow reached a pleasant level of intoxication. Barlo indulged in two special "dragon shots" that cost a gold piece each, while Calliope kept track of him by holding onto a piece of his yarn.   Their investigation led them to Clara, whom they met after being guided by a local named Teeth. Barlo presented his Black Road token to establish trust, and Clara confirmed the presence of the red abishai and its dangerous cargo. The Wild Cards introduced themselves as an adventuring group, and Clara provided them with secret written directions.   The party found themselves mysteriously transported to an isolated heritage building surrounded by fog, where they encountered a suspicious older human. Calliope attempted to influence him with a Charm Person spell, while Barlo confronted him about harboring the red abishai. The group realized they were no longer in Trap Street but in a much more elaborate and isolated location, suggesting they were getting closer to their quarry.   ## Scenes ### Ship Rest and Tattoo Work #### The party rests on their ship while Calliope finishes a magical tattoo on Sas using special inks

Calliope successfully completes Sas's 'Striding' tattoo on their leg with multiple natural 20 rolls

Discussion of ink supplies and remaining quantities - 8 ounces of basic colors remaining

Party discusses guard rotations for the ship

Calliope previously copied the tattoo design into her sketchbook while Sas was sleeping

### Quest Information Gathering #### The party learns they need to find an epoch dragon egg held by a red abishai

Party learns about a mission to retrieve an epoch dragon egg

Discussion about the red abishai holding the egg

Barlo investigates in the shadier parts of town using Message cantrip

Barlo encounters and pays off an informant about 'Paul the leather guy'

Discovery of a location called 'Trap Street'

### The Broken Fang Investigation #### The party visits a seedy bar called the Broken Fang to gather information while maintaining a careful level of intoxication

Party members deliberately get tipsy but avoid getting too drunk

Sas limits herself to two drinks due to her 600-pound weight

Shadow reaches 'happy drunk' stage

Barlo takes two special 'dragon shots' costing 1 gold each

Calliope holds onto Barlo's yarn to keep track of him

Group leaves valuable items on ship for safety

### Meeting with Mayor Clara #### The party meets with Clara, the mayor of the district, to inquire about the red abishai

Group is led to the mayor by someone named Teeth

Barlo shows his Black Road token to gain trust

Clara confirms knowledge of the red abishai and its dangerous item

The Wild Cards introduce themselves as an adventuring group

Clara provides secret written directions

### Mysterious Transportation #### The party finds themselves transported to a fancy house in a foggy area, confronting a suspicious human

Party arrives at mysterious location through magical means

Encounter with an older human in a well-appointed house

Calliope attempts to cast Charm Person

Barlo confronts the man about hiding a red abishai

Discovery they're no longer in Trap Street

Location appears to be an isolated heritage building

## Npcs ### Red Abishai A devil-like creature from the Nine Hells who currently possesses an epoch dragon egg. The target of the party's quest.   ### Clara The human mayor who provides information about the red abishai. Shows genuine concern about the situation and provides the party with secret directions.   ### Teeth A local resident who guides the party to Mayor Clara's location in the district.   ### Mysterious Human An older well-off human residing in a fancy house, suspected of harboring the red abishai. Appears human but may be something else.   ### Paul the Leather Guy A person mentioned during Barlo's investigation whose life may have been in danger.   ## Locations ### Coral Haven A town with an enchanted trinkets shop and shady areas including Trap Street. Features a harbor and black market.   ### Trap Street A mysterious location in the shadier part of town where information about the red abishai was found.   ### The Broken Fang A seedy bar in a dangerous part of town, described as a long, narrow establishment with tables running down the center. Known for strong drinks.   ### Clara's Office An elaborate building marked by a large black raven where Mayor Clara conducts business.   ### Mysterious Mansion A large, fancy heritage house surrounded by fog where the party is mysteriously transported. Isolated from other buildings.   ## Spells ### Locate Creature A 4th-level spell discussed by the party as a potential way to find the red abishai, though none of them can cast it yet.   ### Guidance A spell used to assist with skill checks during the tattooing process.   ### Message Used by Barlo to communicate telepathically during the information gathering phase in Trap Street.   ### Charm Person Cast by Calliope on the mysterious human in an attempt to influence him, requiring a saving throw.   ### Enhance Ability Mentioned as a potential spell to help with skill checks, though unclear if it was actually used.   ## Items ### Magical Inks Special inks including detection ink, 3D ink, mood ink, prismatic and metallic varieties. Basic color set includes black, blue, green, brown, orange, purple, red, white, and yellow - one ounce of each.   ### Epoch Dragon Egg A rare and valuable dragon egg currently in possession of the red abishai, sought after by multiple parties.   ### Black Road Token A special coin used by Barlo to indicate membership or connection to an organization called the Black Road, used to gain trust with Mayor Clara.   ### Dragon Shots Expensive alcoholic shots costing 1 gold each at the Broken Fang bar.