Session 38: Illthane's Lair
General Summary
The Vandals begin their search on how to receive invitations to the Day of Great Rejoicing. During their search they find themselves in the market of Alhaster. Here they bare witness to the execution of three Ebon Triad members. It is clear the crowd is quite behind these hangings and it takes no time at all for them to swing by their necks. As they continue their networking of the local populace they learn that Prince Zeech handed multiple invitations to a man known as Armhin Loratio, the owner of the Inn and Brothel The Deluxury. The highest class establishment in the entire town. Learning of this our Vandals seek to spend the night at this establishment and find a way to speak to the owner himself. Arriving at the Deluxury the Vandals are quickly shown some hospitality (as soon as the coin is presented) and lead to their rooms. Here they order some very expensive room service. And the group also hires a lady of the night in hopes to get some information. The escort Samantha is quite pleasant and she easily gets our Vandals in touch with her boss. When our Vandals are led to a meeting with this eccentric man, the Vandals are instantly recognized as the heroes of the Championship Games. It takes some convincing but they manage to secure five invitations to the gala.
That week our Vandals spend the five or so days researching and preparing for the trials ahead. Kal is able to learn that Illthane's lair is nearby in an area outside of the city known as the Traitor's Graves. Knowing Illthane was apart of the Ebon Triad our Vandals decide to investigate. Once they arrive they are met by four young black dragons. They strike a deal with our Vandals that if they destroy the trap in their mother's lair they will evenly split the horde with our Vandals. Trusting the dragons for now our Vandals make their way into the lair and inside they find themselves face to face with some sort of creature made of acid that can melt the very rock it stands on. The battle is quickly over though and as our Vandals just about to begin their search of the area are attacked by the four black dragons from before. The battle is tough as the Dragon's are skilled combatants despite their younger age. However with the Vandals claiming victory they begin to pick through the treasure within. Unfortunately for our Vandals the acid creature damaged most of the valuables making most of the hoard worthless. Luckily they manage to find something as well as three potions that give permanent increases to skills. For now our Vandals pocket everything and return to the Deluxury. Here they learn that they will need proper clothes for the gala as well as a 2000 gp gift from each of the Vandals for Prince Zeech. Its proper custom after all. All of the Vandals purchase clothing and gifts and spend the night cleaning themselves for the Day of Celebration is upon them.
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