Session II: Darkness within Light Report
General Summary
When the group decided to leave from Cathedral of Indaril, they found out that their dwarvish companion Florence is gone. They didn't spent much time trying to find him and they set out on a journey.
They first felt the burden of travelling in Aldur - dangerous and unpredictable land when they were suprised by group of Dretches. They've managed to escape them but for some this was close call.
When they struggled for food, their Cleric of Selûne Alarion asked for food his goddess. He was gifted by rabbit he decided to spare, which led them to blueberry bushes that were able to feed them.
The next day they have reached Garthan. Small city, the second northernmost city in Aldur.
Vanesa noticed the great statue of Lord Aldur to change into different form - probably the real form of Lord Aldur in his days.
They have spent 8 days in Garthan, discovering all mysteries they could find in this small city, among which:
Group find out this stone is extremelly dangerous as it can corrupt minds, stone, water, grass - everything. When Alarion touched it, he was almost consumed by it unless his goddess intervened to protect her loyal cleric. Adventurers were lost, this was simply too much responsibility and above their powers. They started to discuss to simply leave it where they found it - well until they will find out what to do with this as the only option they knew is to open the gate to Abyss which was impossible with the dead mage.
They first felt the burden of travelling in Aldur - dangerous and unpredictable land when they were suprised by group of Dretches. They've managed to escape them but for some this was close call.
When they struggled for food, their Cleric of Selûne Alarion asked for food his goddess. He was gifted by rabbit he decided to spare, which led them to blueberry bushes that were able to feed them.
The next day they have reached Garthan. Small city, the second northernmost city in Aldur.
Vanesa noticed the great statue of Lord Aldur to change into different form - probably the real form of Lord Aldur in his days.
They have spent 8 days in Garthan, discovering all mysteries they could find in this small city, among which:
Abusing Priest
Corrupted priest abusing children, which was later executed. Alarion took temporally the position of priest and started talking about Selûne to the people of Garthan. They was amazed by his goddess and started to respect it more than their current pantheon. Alarion was also gifted power to erase minds of those poor children, replacing their terrible memories with greatest time of their life with Selûne. His goddess was so proud about his decisions, she decided to grant him power of Hope.Candyman
Suspiciously cheap candies sold by one merchant on the square were noticed by travelling bard Rafle Toteiro, he asked the party about solving this issue for some gold. They've accepted and found out, that Duen, the candyman, was making candies through alchemy and magic, transmuting worms to candies. When someone ate the candy, after 24 hours they became worms once again, crawling back to his house - to preserve resources and allowing him sell this candies at lower price - even as 2 cp per candy. However, group decided to let him alone as they agreed he wasn't doing any evil - simply trying to help the city children to taste some sweetness in their life.Ancient Obelisk
Group found a mysterious quest asking for adventurers to accompany the quest-giver. When they accepted, peasant left the inn, claming he is the quest-giver. They followed him to the east of the city, finding great obelisk in a valley. Mysterious man revealed, he was tiefling mage all the time, simply hidden by magic. Gleipnyr has finally discovered, that he is the one he was searching for in the city - hard to find under disguise self spell. They helped him with his studies, which led to opening obelisk - as a gate to Abyss. Hordes of lesser demons started to pour onto the Material plane as this Mage tried to close the gate. Adventurers bravely defended him until bigger demon with wings rushed through the gate, tearing the mage appart. Adventurers were however able to finish this beast. Later they found out he was from Tower of Water Circle - magical organization in Aldur. This was very interesting for Gleipnyr as he though there might be anwers to many of his questions.Seed of Corruption
The first day in the city, they discovered old well marked as undrinkable. They've decided to investigate it, finding that there is some mysterious stone at the bottom. They've created a Potion of Water Breathing. This was especially difficult as their Bloodhunter was not present. After several days Delru was able to create this potion. When Vanesa crawled into the well as spider, she dived at the bottom to bring the stone up.Group find out this stone is extremelly dangerous as it can corrupt minds, stone, water, grass - everything. When Alarion touched it, he was almost consumed by it unless his goddess intervened to protect her loyal cleric. Adventurers were lost, this was simply too much responsibility and above their powers. They started to discuss to simply leave it where they found it - well until they will find out what to do with this as the only option they knew is to open the gate to Abyss which was impossible with the dead mage.
Rewards Granted
Vanesa Winterhall
- 25xp for the survival of the journey
- 120xp for dealing with the Ancient Obelisk and helping the Mage
- 100xp for exposing the secret of the abusing priest
- 50xp for investigation of candy merchant
- 300xp for claiming the stone from the well with usage of her newly gained powers of shape shifting
Delru Kandus
- 25xp for the survival of the journey
- 120xp for dealing with the Ancient Obelisk and helping the Mage
- 100xp for exposing the secret of the abusing priest
- 50xp for investigation of candy merchant
Gleipnyr Sorento
- 120xp for dealing with the Ancient Obelisk and helping the Mage
- 100xp for exposing the secret of the abusing priest
- 50xp for investigation of candy merchant
- 300xp for investigation of what happened to him, helping the mage, opening the gate
- Spell scroll of Haste
Alarion Naeron
- 25xp for the survival of the journey
- 120xp for dealing with the Ancient Obelisk and helping the Mage
- 100xp for exposing the secret of the abusing priest
- 50xp for investigation of candy merchant
- 300xp for investigation of the abusing priest, bringing him to justice and helping children forget their terrible memories
- Ring of Selûne - allowing casting of Beacon of Hope once per long-rest.
Missions/Quests Completed
Abusing Priest in Garthan
???
Mysterious candyman
Character(s) interacted with
Important Characters
Afrenzo
- Mage from Circle of Water wanting to investigate ancient obelisks. Dying in combat against demons.
Candyman Duen
Rafle Toteiro
- Bard giving quest against candyman Duen
Priest Fendel
- abusing priest
Mayor Vaen Trel
Side characters
- Meat merchant Otto
- Merchant with adventuring gear Deof
- Oldest son of Inkeeper Peleg
- Inkeeper Alan
Vanesa Winterhall
NG Half-orc (human) (Circle of Water)
Druid (Circle of Wildfire) 3
Druid (Circle of Wildfire) 3
13 / 32 HP
STR
15
15
DEX
16
16
CON
20
20
INT
12
12
WIS
20
20
CHA
16
16
Alarion Naeron
LG Dragonborn ()
Cleric 5
Cleric 5
11 / 50 HP
STR
20
20
DEX
12
12
CON
16
16
INT
15
15
WIS
20
20
CHA
13
13
Delru Kandus
Neutral Good Elvenkind (Custom)
Rogue 1
Rogue 1
10 / 10 HP
STR
10
10
DEX
20
20
CON
14
14
INT
14
14
WIS
14
14
CHA
14
14
Gleipnyr Sorento Quindae
True Neutral Fire Genasi (Numerian Noble)
Fighter 3
Wizard 15
Fighter 3
Wizard 15
66 / 66 HP
STR
25
25
DEX
18
18
CON
22
22
INT
18
18
WIS
15
15
CHA
18
18
Alarions Journey by Alarion Naeron
Report Date
21 Jan 2022
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