S05E12 - The Mournland
General Summary
The Stormbreakers gather to discuss their next steps and converse with Mercy about the Veterans Village, where scavengers known as Veterans are at odds with the Warforged, seeking powerful artifacts called docents. Mercy explains that these docents can grant additional abilities and knowledge to Warforged when attuned. Ezra carries both pieces of the Rod of Seven Parts, the second of which possesses the arcane gate spell for teleportation. Mercy warns them about the dangers on the slopes of Mount Ironrot and offers them a chance to rest before embarking on their journey.
Zith inquires about supplies and learns from Mercy that potions would not be effective for their physiology. He also seeks weapons that could be useful against the Veterans. The party explores a storeroom filled with sacred items and discovers that while the docents are no longer magical, one emits a faint glow. Zith examines it and identifies its divination magic, leading to a discussion about how to restore its power. The glowing docent indicates it requires magic, prompting Zith to suggest connecting it with the rod pieces they possess.
As they attempt this connection, the docent reacts positively, revealing a vision of a large robot embedded in a mountain. Mercy identifies this as Landro, the greatest of the colossi on Mount Ironrot. The party weighs the potential risks and benefits of negotiating with the Veterans for the docents they possess and decides to gather valuable relics from the storeroom to use as barter. Kanenas also agrees to assist Mercy in finding their missing friend, Filch, who vanished on the Day of Mourning.
Preparing for their journey, Del volunteers to scout ahead as they set off into thick mist, traversing a landscape of lost machines and broken magic. After an estimated five hours of travel, they arrive at a devastated village, now a camp for scavengers. The leader, Kalyth, approaches them with skepticism but is open to negotiation regarding trade. The Stormbreakers introduce themselves and express their desire to find a magical crystal rumored to be in the area. Kalyth inspects their supplies and expresses interest in all of the art and treasure they present, which they will use to continue to survive in the Mournland. Del apparently keeps the Ring of Featherfall for himself.
After a successful negotiation, the party trades their artifacts for the valuable docent held by Calith, who warns them about Landro’s gray matter engine, which could trigger a self-destruct sequence if removed. With their preparations complete, the Stormbreakers set off from the village, considering the possibility of bringing scavengers with them for assistance, but Calith ultimately decides against it, stating that the scavengers have their own work to do.
As they continue their journey, the party emerges from the mist and encounters three Warforged soldiers, including a lieutenant, who adopt an offensive stance. The tension escalates into combat. Kanenas strikes the lieutenant with a powerful smite, while Ezra and Ozus cast spells to support their allies and hinder their foes. Del showcases his combat prowess by stunning a scout, and the party works together to deal with the threats posed by the Warforged soldiers.
As the fight intensifies, Kanenas utilizes healing magic to sustain his allies, while Zith and Del continue to attack the lieutenant and other enemies. The party ultimately defeats the lieutenant and the remaining Warforged soldiers. Afterward, Calith approaches a wounded ally, providing healing potions as the Stormbreakers regroup and assess their next steps.
Rewards Granted
2 Net Traps
Ring of Feather Fall
Character(s) interacted with
Mercy
Kalyth
Warforged Blade Soldiers
Ezra Battlestorm
Deleitros Thrtreidi
Kanenas
Fighter 4
Warlock 3
19
12
16
14
10
13
Ozus
Cleric 12
15
17
15
8
19
12
Zith Zinyra
Assassin 4
Diviner 6
10
18
12
18
11
8
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