Land of the Lost: Session 8 Report

General Summary

The party set out for the battle for the central column of this part of the Lost Labyrinth. At first light, the army of Sanctum attacked the main gates and the party snuck in through one of the back entrances. This was done with some difficulty as the entrances were not well maintained, partially blocked, and rigged with various traps. However, the party was able to safely navigate the obstacles and traps, usually through brute force as they either kicked in or ripped off every door they came across.

After exploring the maze of ancient stone corridors and rooms, the party found the stairs leading up to the next level. The second floor was much easier to navigate, but the party became aware that a patrol was coming down from the third floor searching for them. They waited in ambush and surprised the patrol, quickly dispatching it. They managed to capture one of the patrol members, which appeared to a be a mix of Deepfolk and Sect, but they were unable to gain any useful information due to a language barrier.

On the third floor, the party found a room where multiple creatures were being held in reinforced cells. These creatures were a mix of ones native to the Lost Labyrinth that were in various states of decay, some so damaged that they should not be alive. One of the cells contained an Ahedyn that was very much alive, but covered in fresh wounds and very weak. The party breaks into her cell and attempts to help her. She is scared and resistant at first, but Ahgythah uses her Essence Magic to treat the Ahedyn's wounds.

Before the party is able to learn more about the Ahedyn, a secondary door closes, locking them in the dungeon and the other cells door unlock. The party all scramble into the Dryn's cage and close the door behind them, allowing the other creatures to fight it out. It doesn't take long for the largest of the creatures to finish off the others, but it's senses seem impaired and it doesn't notice the party as long as they remain quiet. While attempting to sneak out, they catch the creature's attention. Fortunately, their combined efforts downed the creature quickly. With the threat neutralized, Ahgythah tends to the rest Ahedyn's wounds, though she was still in no condition to fight.

It took several attempts, but the party was able to break out of the dungeon and even managed to surprise the six enemies waiting for them outside. The fight is resolved quickly, but not before two of the enemies escaped and run deeper into the structure. Pursuing them, the party finds themselves at the base of a grand stone staircase leading up to a pair of thick, metal doors. They believe this to be where their enemy will make their final stand, so they prepare for an epic battle.

As they prepare, the army of Sanctum and the Hermit catches up to them having killed or chased away the main defenders of the column. Together, they prepare for whatever abominations lie in wait for them.