Session 12 - Surviving the Labyrinth
General Summary
As dawn broke, the party roused from their camp near the entrance, their senses immediately drawn to the peculiar signs surrounding them. Broken masonry, mysteriously intact gourds, and others dissolved by acidic decay caught their attention, hinting at the enigmatic nature of the maze. Theresa observed the remnants with a discerning eye, her knowledge of stonework guiding her in understanding their purpose.
With caution in their steps, the adventurers advanced, ever watchful for the traps that surely lay in wait. It was then that their keen perception saved them from a treacherous pit concealed by a deceptive illusion of a chest over it. Working together, they avoided its gaping maw, their varied skills proving invaluable.
Beyond the illusion, a set of stairs led them down into the heart of the labyrinth, where they encountered a stone statue fashioned in the shape of a serpent's head, its mouth agape. Abraxas recognized a hidden significance in the statue's presence, sensing the whisperings of divine mysteries.
Pyro, asleep on Xenobia's back awoke from his drunken stupor, and, with his curiosity piqued, he became the first to reach for a red stone nestled within the serpent's mouth. Yet, the touch of that stone brought forth agonizing pain and a brush with death itself. Undeterred, other members of the party attempted to grasp the cursed artifact, only to suffer a similar fate.
Thinking quickly, Pyro employed their arcane prowess, utilizing a mage hand to retrieve the dangerous stone and return it to its stony abode within the serpent's mouth. The party's collective wisdom prevailed, preventing further harm.
Continuing their explorations, the party encountered a chilling sight - a floor adorned with a viscous red liquid. Suddenly, the liquid surged forward, revealing itself to be a horde of blood-sucking plants, their roots extending deep into the underworld. Battle erupted, and the heroes fought for their lives.
Lenora joined forces with Pyro once more, devising a plan to neutralize the deadly stone. With a combined effort, they lifted the cursed artifact and cast it upon the blood-soaked ground, where the plants thrived. The touch of death met with the touch of death, and the plants withered in the face of their own malevolence.
The remainder of the party engaged the blood-sucking plants with all their might. Xenobia wielded her spear with precision, while Ischyrós skillfully launched sling stones at their vegetal adversaries. The casters channeled their magic, healing wounds and lending support as the battle raged on.
Though two of the blood-sucking plants were ultimately vanquished, the heroes recognized the dangers that lay deeper within the labyrinth. With caution and an unwavering determination, they retreated back to the entrance, knowing that their journey had only just begun.
Rewards Granted
- square carnelian (burns anyone who touches it - thrown onto the labyrinth floor)
Report Date
20 Jun 2023
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