Session 8: THE ROTTEN GROVE

General Summary

Standing between the group and the Rotten Grove is the charred corpse of the Lady in Black, Brigitta Tiven. After a short interaction the group investigates the black canopic jar, stolen from the tomb of grava by Falrondrak. Inside of this all-black canopic jar is a beating heart. The Lady in Black tries to reach for the canopic jar but is unable to physically touch the jar. The jar is dropped on the ground, shattering the canopic jar. The beating heart lies on the ground. The beating heart is destroyed by magical means, destroying the bond between grava and Brigitta. She fades away. 
The group continues on into the Rotten Grove. Upon entering the grove, a few members of the group start to experience some odd and unusual events. The grove itself has become closer than before, having to squeeze between trees. Others lose possessions like boots etc. This goes on for some time until a pixie (Fey) reveals itself to the group. Called Parnith, a pixie of Mossreach, enjoyed playing practical jokes on the group, especially Rummy who seemed to be a good sport, unlike Benimaru. After being startled by Beni, Parnith flees but is caught in some vines. Asking for help the group encounters vine like creatures called Hydra Vines. Thankful for their help, Parnith uses her pixie dust and shrinks the group so they can enter the small village of Mossreach. The group enters Mossreach and meets the elder Gerstel. He tells the group a story of a young girl named Arabelle, who came to the Grove decades ago seeking refuge away from Humanoids. Gerstel at times refers to Arabelle as the/a butterfly. Recently the grove has become more hostile, with Mossreach being the only village left. The group leaves Mossreach making their way to the center of the grove. As the group arrives, 25-30 stone statues litter the center of the grove. Tumik telepathically hears "bring me their souls!"

Campaign

Blind Faith

Protagonists

Arrhil Medvull

Chaotic Good Gem Dragonborn (Izzet Engineer)
Artificer 9

57 / 57 HP

STR
12

DEX
15

CON
13

INT
19

WIS
10

CHA
8

Rummy Steelmaul

Chaotic Neutral Hill Dwarf (Soldier)
Fighter 9

96 / 96 HP

STR
18

DEX
15

CON
17

INT
10

WIS
9

CHA
12

Benimaru

Tumik Du'Kar

Chaotic Neutral Half-Elf (Sage)
Wizard 9

48 / 48 HP

STR
8

DEX
12

CON
13

INT
19

WIS
16

CHA
12

Inzuca

Falrondrak

Terran ()
Rogue 9

40 / 40 HP

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

CHA

Report Date

03 Jan 2023