STATIC 48: The Ruins of Awarth, Ashrow

General Summary

Wherein the Blinkertons traverse the acid-ravaged remains of Ashrow, battle the eerie echoes of its past, and uncover cryptic fragments of its tragic downfall through visions and strange entities.

The Acid Rain

The Blinkertons entered Ashrow amidst a dangerous acid rainstorm, which necessitated moving carefully from shelter to shelter. Each refuge was fraught with peril, with battles often required to secure safety. Among the hazards, they were ambushed by Scrapbeasts, mechanical predators pieced together from corroded remnants, and a terrifying Corrosion Eidolon. Though the fight was intense, they prevailed, discovering an Acidspike Gauntlet within the ruins. Corinna claimed the artifact to eventually give to Nero.

The Hive of Eyes

Further exploration led to an encounter with the enigmatic Hive of Eyes, a surreal entity of flesh and countless blinking eyes. It challenged the party with cryptic questions:

• “What do you seek in a place that no longer seeks itself?”
• “What would you unmake to survive?”
• “Who are you, when no one is watching?”

Satisfied with their answers, the Hive granted the group advantage on Perception and Insight checks for the next hour. During the exchange, it noted something “hiving” within Corinna, offering no further explanation but deepening the mystery surrounding her.

Battles in Ashrow

Venturing deeper into the ruins, the Blinkertons were confronted by Greaveshredders, scything constructs of metal and sinew, alongside an Ashrow Echo, a lingering consciousness among the ruins. The fight proved grueling, leaving the group battered but victorious. A long rest became necessary, and they sought shelter amidst the crumbling ruins.

Awarth, in Dreams

During their rest, the Blinkertons shared a vivid dream of Awarth:

• The dream began in Awarth’s golden age, a vibrant industrial city producing glowing canisters of that strange substance that permeates this place while workers chanted in unison, brimming with pride.
• It shifted violently to depict its collapse, awash in green flames.
• The group awoke unsettled, but perhaps with a stronger understanding of this strange city and the importance of gree.

And That’s Where We Left It

We'll discover what other secrets Awarth and Ashrow hold for our heroes during our next session.

Varied and Sundry Details

• The Hive of Eyes appeared to recognize Corinna’s mysterious “hiving,” suggesting it is more than a personal affliction.
• Our heroes discovered the name for the substance they keep coming across--Gree.

Rewards Granted

Acidspike Gauntlet!

Character(s) interacted with

• The Hive of Eyes – A cryptic entity which asked disturbing questions and hinted at Corinna’s condition.

Report Date

19 Jan 2025

Primary Location

Bonefields