New Horizons: Restoring the Dawn
General Summary
Gathering together at the Basalt Vault, the party once again set off to further explore the lands they had laid claim to, and exploring a desolate temple of Lathander. Holding hands and with a click of his heels, Milo teleported the party to the location, a ruined temple needing further investigation. The party split up, attempting to see what had exactly caused the current state of the temple or any history of the island.
Looking around the party came across a small cylinder of red fluid in the remains of a chest, along with a few other items. The cylinder was well maintained, lined in gold, but after examination by Roger, it was not deemed magical in nature. The party continued to investigate, trying to find the purpose of the cylinder, and more of the temple. Further in, the party found two notes from previous residents of the tower: one stating a powerful creature had been sealed away in the temple, and that the dawn was not strong enough, feeling it was a foreboding sign of things to come. The other stating the creature sealed away was a friend, one who was wise and they could all learn from.
The party filled into the courtyard, and noticed an inactive golem, with another of the cylinders around the creature's neck. Asano reached for it, and the golem activated, speaking in celestial, asking for a command phrase. Asano, Milo and Roger attempted a few different guesses in celestial, but the creature remained unmoved. As it positioned aggressively, Asano sprung into action, and the party had his back as he unleashed a flurry of blows with the golem. The fight was hard fought, the creature was quite durable but with a well place bolt, Milo unleashed an attack that brought the creation down. Asano collected the vial, and the party continued.
At the altar in the temple, at the feet of a giant statue of Lathander, the party noticed there was a small slot where it looked like the collected vials could sit in. When inserted, the tablet moved back, revealing a riddle. Solving it revealed another slot that another vial could be inserted. Once again, Asano inserted the second, and it revealed another riddle. Collectively, the party solved the puzzle, only for a third slot to reveal itself. Unfortunately, the party had not found another opening for a cylinder, and having only found two, continued to explore.
Exploring further, the party found a pair of scales, with inscription that a gift of creation had to be given. Asano, in a fit of inspiration, created the best sandwich he had to date, excitedly leaving it on the scales. The scales balanced, the gift accepted, and a panel opened below the podium revealing a command phrase for the golem, as well as the last vial. Returning to the altar, Asano placed the last vial into the slot, and finished the last riddle. After which, the vials were all drained, as a coffin raised from below the floor.
As the coffin raised, a well dressed attractive man rose from the coffin. He greeted the party, thanking him for releasing him before seeing how destroyed the building is. Laughing at it and introducing himself as Damien, the party question his intentions, and asked if he had destroyed the building or brought the catastrophe. Confirming that he had not, and was imprisoned due his undead nature, the party decided not to attack him. They sensed no deception in his word, and offered to take him from the island. Asano asked him to help restore the temple to how it was, and as a way to pay him back for freeing him, agreed. They teleported back to Trader's Cusp, until the next call for adventure comes for them.
Looking around the party came across a small cylinder of red fluid in the remains of a chest, along with a few other items. The cylinder was well maintained, lined in gold, but after examination by Roger, it was not deemed magical in nature. The party continued to investigate, trying to find the purpose of the cylinder, and more of the temple. Further in, the party found two notes from previous residents of the tower: one stating a powerful creature had been sealed away in the temple, and that the dawn was not strong enough, feeling it was a foreboding sign of things to come. The other stating the creature sealed away was a friend, one who was wise and they could all learn from.
The party filled into the courtyard, and noticed an inactive golem, with another of the cylinders around the creature's neck. Asano reached for it, and the golem activated, speaking in celestial, asking for a command phrase. Asano, Milo and Roger attempted a few different guesses in celestial, but the creature remained unmoved. As it positioned aggressively, Asano sprung into action, and the party had his back as he unleashed a flurry of blows with the golem. The fight was hard fought, the creature was quite durable but with a well place bolt, Milo unleashed an attack that brought the creation down. Asano collected the vial, and the party continued.
At the altar in the temple, at the feet of a giant statue of Lathander, the party noticed there was a small slot where it looked like the collected vials could sit in. When inserted, the tablet moved back, revealing a riddle. Solving it revealed another slot that another vial could be inserted. Once again, Asano inserted the second, and it revealed another riddle. Collectively, the party solved the puzzle, only for a third slot to reveal itself. Unfortunately, the party had not found another opening for a cylinder, and having only found two, continued to explore.
Exploring further, the party found a pair of scales, with inscription that a gift of creation had to be given. Asano, in a fit of inspiration, created the best sandwich he had to date, excitedly leaving it on the scales. The scales balanced, the gift accepted, and a panel opened below the podium revealing a command phrase for the golem, as well as the last vial. Returning to the altar, Asano placed the last vial into the slot, and finished the last riddle. After which, the vials were all drained, as a coffin raised from below the floor.
As the coffin raised, a well dressed attractive man rose from the coffin. He greeted the party, thanking him for releasing him before seeing how destroyed the building is. Laughing at it and introducing himself as Damien, the party question his intentions, and asked if he had destroyed the building or brought the catastrophe. Confirming that he had not, and was imprisoned due his undead nature, the party decided not to attack him. They sensed no deception in his word, and offered to take him from the island. Asano asked him to help restore the temple to how it was, and as a way to pay him back for freeing him, agreed. They teleported back to Trader's Cusp, until the next call for adventure comes for them.
Rewards Granted
Loot:
Coins
185 pp, 2,960 gp, 7,027 sp, 14,484 cp
Armor
[1,157 gp] +1 heavy wooden shield
[500 gp] masterwork kusari gusoku
[350 gp] masterwork breastplate
Art
[750 gp] painting of a queen
[1,200 gp] platinum scepter with gold inlay
[50 gp] polished darkwood chalice
Potions
[750 gp] potion/oil of haste (CL 5)
[750 gp] potion/oil of protection from energy, fire (CL 5)
[50 gp] potion/oil of magic fang (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of shield of faith (CL 1)
[25 gp] potion/oil of arcane mark (CL 1)
Wands
[750 gp] wand of shocking grasp (CL 1)
Wondrous Items
[4,000 gp] pearl of power (2nd)
Experience:
Milo (10), Asano (10), Roger (10): 11,200xp = 3200 (Golem) + 1600 (Scales of balance) + 6400 (Ancient enemy)
Coins
185 pp, 2,960 gp, 7,027 sp, 14,484 cp
Armor
[1,157 gp] +1 heavy wooden shield
[500 gp] masterwork kusari gusoku
[350 gp] masterwork breastplate
Art
[750 gp] painting of a queen
[1,200 gp] platinum scepter with gold inlay
[50 gp] polished darkwood chalice
Potions
[750 gp] potion/oil of haste (CL 5)
[750 gp] potion/oil of protection from energy, fire (CL 5)
[50 gp] potion/oil of magic fang (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of shield of faith (CL 1)
[25 gp] potion/oil of arcane mark (CL 1)
Wands
[750 gp] wand of shocking grasp (CL 1)
Wondrous Items
[4,000 gp] pearl of power (2nd)
Experience:
Milo (10), Asano (10), Roger (10): 11,200xp = 3200 (Golem) + 1600 (Scales of balance) + 6400 (Ancient enemy)
