Neverwinter Stories: Campaign 1 — Session 44
Book One: The Trees of Life and Death — Chapter Forty-Four: Lotus Ball
General Summary
After Dako challenged the task force to his portion of the Test of the Elder Sons, Alessandra left the group to rest and prepare. She made her way back to the Grubfather and returned his children. As thanks, he gave her a piece of magic amber.
After Dako challenged the task force to his portion of the Test of the Elder Sons, Alessandra left the group to rest and prepare. She then made her way back to the Grubfather and returned his children. As thanks, he gave her a piece of magic amber.
Meanwhile, during the party's rest, Ilyra overheard a commotion from above. After recruiting Markus and Swoopty, they traveled to the upper hollow. There they found Swordhar Jhessail Evercrown and her crew setting up a camp. Ilyra explained the situation with the Test of the Elder Sons and Dako, after which the commander joined them.
Now rested, the party stepped outside to find Dako standing atop a stone—a large cluster of lily pads floating on the water behind him. He welcomed them as they approach, then explained the rules of his part of the test. They'd be playing a game of his invention called Lotus Ball. He declared Lilith Blackheart their team captain, who selected Markus, Askra, Trogo, Alessandra, Worvil , Ilyra, and Lavender as her other seven players. Dako, via his many bracelets, manifests seven aspects of his personality—anger, pride, and mischief, to name a few. The two teams soon took to their sides of lily pad court, then the match began.
Despite Markus being eliminated early on, the redwings started to eke out a lead. However, to win the game, they needed to knock out more than just aspects. Alessandra created a cloud of smoke, Lilith discreetly passed the ball to Ilyra, and Ilyra threw the ball through the smoke—all in a coordinated effort to eliminate Dako. The ball connected, Dako failed to catch it, and Ilyra knocked him out.
With their powerhouse down, the rest came easy. One by one, the aspects fell, but what was once an easy cleanup turned dire as the final one, passion, absorbed all of his eliminated kin. He smashed Lilith off the court with a forceful wave and Worvil with the ball. Try as they might, the rest of the team couldn't beat him in raw athletism. They tried to distract him with fire, but what truly caught passion's eye was Alessandra, who flashed him. As an aspect of love and lust, he was mesmerized. The ball struck his face, Trogo knocked him out, and the Redwings won. Dako congratulated them on their victory, and in addition to winning his approval, he gifted each member of the party one of his magic bracelets.
Relideri and Melv explained their part of the Test of the Elder Sons while they recovered. The avian fey's challenge was a race against him among the branched of Furtîlorn. Melv's was a game of hide-and-seek down below its roots. After wounding Relidari's ego, the group elected to take the gloomy fey's offer. Swordhar Evercrown chose to stay above ground to try and find a route to Furtilorn's crown with her team. Worvil discreetly asked Frank to take care of something, which, according to Frank, was to negotiate peace with Jerry.
After showing the phase spider guarding the passage down their trophies, our heroes descended into the dark depths below the legendary tree, searching for Melv the Meek.
After Dako challenged the task force to his portion of the Test of the Elder Sons, Alessandra left the group to rest and prepare. She then made her way back to the Grubfather and returned his children. As thanks, he gave her a piece of magic amber.
Meanwhile, during the party's rest, Ilyra overheard a commotion from above. After recruiting Markus and Swoopty, they traveled to the upper hollow. There they found Swordhar Jhessail Evercrown and her crew setting up a camp. Ilyra explained the situation with the Test of the Elder Sons and Dako, after which the commander joined them.
Now rested, the party stepped outside to find Dako standing atop a stone—a large cluster of lily pads floating on the water behind him. He welcomed them as they approach, then explained the rules of his part of the test. They'd be playing a game of his invention called Lotus Ball. He declared Lilith Blackheart their team captain, who selected Markus, Askra, Trogo, Alessandra, Worvil , Ilyra, and Lavender as her other seven players. Dako, via his many bracelets, manifests seven aspects of his personality—anger, pride, and mischief, to name a few. The two teams soon took to their sides of lily pad court, then the match began.
Despite Markus being eliminated early on, the redwings started to eke out a lead. However, to win the game, they needed to knock out more than just aspects. Alessandra created a cloud of smoke, Lilith discreetly passed the ball to Ilyra, and Ilyra threw the ball through the smoke—all in a coordinated effort to eliminate Dako. The ball connected, Dako failed to catch it, and Ilyra knocked him out.
With their powerhouse down, the rest came easy. One by one, the aspects fell, but what was once an easy cleanup turned dire as the final one, passion, absorbed all of his eliminated kin. He smashed Lilith off the court with a forceful wave and Worvil with the ball. Try as they might, the rest of the team couldn't beat him in raw athletism. They tried to distract him with fire, but what truly caught passion's eye was Alessandra, who flashed him. As an aspect of love and lust, he was mesmerized. The ball struck his face, Trogo knocked him out, and the Redwings won. Dako congratulated them on their victory, and in addition to winning his approval, he gifted each member of the party one of his magic bracelets.
Relideri and Melv explained their part of the Test of the Elder Sons while they recovered. The avian fey's challenge was a race against him among the branched of Furtîlorn. Melv's was a game of hide-and-seek down below its roots. After wounding Relidari's ego, the group elected to take the gloomy fey's offer. Swordhar Evercrown chose to stay above ground to try and find a route to Furtilorn's crown with her team. Worvil discreetly asked Frank to take care of something, which, according to Frank, was to negotiate peace with Jerry.
After showing the phase spider guarding the passage down their trophies, our heroes descended into the dark depths below the legendary tree, searching for Melv the Meek.
Rewards Granted
The Grubfather gave Alessandra a piece of magic amber for saving all of his children from Jerry.
In addition to gaining his approval, Dako gave each of the Redwings one of his bracelets of emotion manifesting.
In addition to gaining his approval, Dako gave each of the Redwings one of his bracelets of emotion manifesting.
Missions/Quests Completed
The party defeated Dako the Eldest in a game of Lotus Ball, earning them their first victory in the Test of the Elder Sons.
Character(s) interacted with
Sheldanna, Worvil "the Weevil", "Frog Face" Frank, Swordhar Evercrown, and Trogo "Good Shot" helped the Redwings defeat Dako and his many manifest emotions.
The party had the rest of the Test of the Elder Sons explained to them by Relideri Hawkeye and Melv.
The party had the rest of the Test of the Elder Sons explained to them by Relideri Hawkeye and Melv.
Notes
- Alessandra and Askra fortified the Grubfather's burrow to help prevent future kidnappings.
- Due to Lotus Ball utilizing copious wild magic, many party members had to change from their armor to something more befitting a day at the beach.
- Despite being eliminated first, Markus was still technically able to participate through Lavender.
- Alessandra had four assists, the most in the match.
- Ilyra had the most saves and eliminations—two and four, respectively.
- Dako promised Markus that he would introduce him to his brother who made the fire rings on the court.
- Ilyra declined one of Dako's bracelets and instead challenged him to a rematch once they got back from Melv's test.
- Despite nearly going to the crown to race Relideri, the party changed their mind last minute. The avian fey left in a huff and was left expecting them for some time.
- Sheldanna was left behind in the lower hollow to continue resting.
Report Date
26 Jul 2021
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The Trees of Life and Death Saga
- Sunless Expedition Arc
- Map Hunters Arc
- Shadow Giant Arc
- Armillary Road Arc
- Furtîlorn Expedition Arc
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