Session 125: When Last We Met 5/12/25
General Summary
When last we met, The party had just fought a creature that was once their ally Sebastian. It was driven into the sea by the one sent to guard their journey before hurtling toward the Star of Carossa and ultimately destroying it. And himself in the process.
Quiet returns to the party's airship as they assess what just happened. Vandread offers healing to those who need it. And many of them do. Their companion Hakim, after praying over an ally of his who fell in the battle, Hands the party over Sebastian's satchel.
In it they find his personal effects, a last will and testament of sorts and a note written to the party. Explaining where he came from, what set him on this path and ultimately the bargain he struck to be able to do what he did. He essentially promised his patron he would bring some or all of you on board as more servants for the Outer God Yog Sothoth. However he warns the party they don't have to do this and should instead destroy his book of shadows. He thanks the party for all they gave him and he hopes that he lived up to their bravery in the end. According to the letter, His family home, Exam Priory, now belongs to the party. It is a palatial estate in the woods of the country Sullux.
From there the party mourns the loss of their friend and companion, And Mistral takes the book of shadows down to the engine room, intent to cast it into the magical fire of the airship's engines. He manages to do this but not before succumbing to the intense heat and nearly perishing, If not for Vandread lending a helping hand to get him back onto his feet. The two exit the engine room, confident they completed Sebastian's final wish.
Back topside, The longboats below are firing flaming arrows up at the airship. Celeste and Romaia gather this is not to harm them but signal them. Romaia brings the ship down to sea level to see what the commotion is about. Basically their saling companions wanted to know what the hell that things was the slithered off their boat, crashed into the ocean, and then shot out toward the Second sun in the sky destroying it. Celeste says it's a long story and this satisfies the wayward sailors who were not adept in magic or lore.
From there the party recollects themselves as they sail on. A few days go by and the party spies a giant island in the distance. Funnily enough, there isn't supposed to be any land until they reach Sunwilde. As their ships get closer, this island seems to sink beneath the waves and float under their ships seeming to be able to swim of its own volition. Romaia has heard tales in various seaside taverns about creatures such as this - These Dragon Turtles. And she knows the danger they are all in at this moment.
The thing turns around to pursue their fleet and seems to be able to catch up to the longships but can't close the distance to the airship. The party are all hands on deck at this point dumping coins into the sea after Romaia tells them of This creature's lust for treasure, similar to his land-based cousins. It begins swallowing the coins the way a whale will absorb krill and sea creatures into its gullet. It seems to continue pursuit and more gold is dumped overboard. And it continues pursuit. Finally Vandread has an interesting idea. He dumps another sack of gold into the sea behind them only this time he includes the open vial of that mysterious water found in the accursed hagswood. The Dragon Turtle gulps it down and is unconscious within minutes. From here the party make an equally interesting decision. They try to enter the Dragon Turtle and retrieve all that gold they lost.
Celeste and Mistral dive into the deep blue. Both having gained the ability to survive underwater either through drinking a potion or having that natural gift bestowed upon them by their Warlock patron. They swim up to the gaping maw of this very asleep creature and enter into its gullet. Mistral takes the lead and winds his way through the creatures esophagus before finding themselves inside the creature's stomach. inside they find bones of possibly whales and large sea serpents. Along with a king's hoard of gold (Some of which is the coinage they lost) They also find a number of magic arrows, a set of magic armor and a strange looking Talisman. These items all get pocketed by Mistral and Celeste before they go exploring deeper. The soon realize where they've ended up and crawl back out of the creatures' entrails and make their exit. Not before Mistral leaves a little present inside the Dragon Turtle.
The two of them swim back up to the surface and reboard the ship where they are questioned as to what they saw and what it was like. Hakim tells the two of them they are braver and/or more foolish than he'll ever hope to be. After that, the fleet collectively decide it is best to put as much distance between them and this Monster of the deep, before it wakes back up. And so they sail on.
The party spends the rest of the remaining days at sea identifying the items they found inside the dragon turtle, reminiscing and telling stories to their companions about all their adventures and experiences. Truly looking back at how far they've come, and raising a glass or two to Sebastian
And that's where we'll pick up next time!
Rewards Granted
+3 Arrows (7)
Plate Armore +1
Arrow of Slaying (Dragons)
Talisman of Pure Good
15,000gp
2 Black Opals (1000gp)
4 Blue Sapphires (1000gp)
1 Emerald (1000gp)
4 Star Sapphire (1000gp)
1 Yellow Sapphire (1000gp)
Character(s) interacted with
Sebastian Corville IV - Academic, Occultist, Demonologist, Servant of the Outer God Yog Sothoth. Last of his family name. He went out in a blaze of glory destroying an accursed star. Staving off at least the destruction of the world of Orbus... For now. His home of Exam Priory has been left to the party to restore and make their own.
Ori and Ulv - Queen Fiusnath's Berserkers leading the Balmoran troops into the country with the party. Questioned them on what happened with Sebastian.
Notes
20th of Dagda
- Party recovers from their fight with Sebastian
- They find his personal effects and a note written to the party
- Mistral destroys Sebastian's book of shadows
- RIP
- The party are signaled by their ship's fleet.
- Party takes a long rest
23 of Dagda
- Party encounters a dragon turtle!
- They manage to knock it unconscious
- Celeste and Mistral go into its body and loot it for all valuables
- They return to the ship and get on their way
24th of Dagda
- Party spend time Reminiscing about all they've done
- They sail on to Sunwilde
It is around Midday when we pick up next time.
PARTY LEVELS UP TO 20!!!!
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