Demons Of The Burning Night II: Part One

General Summary

Stepping out of the demon's maw, the party are almost immediately aware that they have entered a very unnatural environment. The air is thick with smoke and the black flecks of floating debris. Visibility is little more than about 30 yards and the though the sky above is just about visible through the haze and smog, it adds to a feeling of unease and disorientation. Stars appear and disappear as the sky turns from night and day with astonishing speed. The moons and sun track across the flickering sky from left to right and right to left.
The gate towers on either side of the party have been damaged by battle such that only the raised entrance floors are intact. Deciding to head towards the large construction in the northwest, the party advance towards an 8 foot tall red wall that runs northwards towards their left. Shadowy figures begin to form on the walls and one detaches slightly, gesturing wildly towards the western gate tower. Some of the party move towards the tower to investigate and, as the companions become separated, demonic figures emerge from the murk to the north and attack.
Sylke reacts badly to the demonic threat; as the tragedy of her past crashes in, she panics and runs to the tower shouting unintelligibly about rescuing "Master Grellin". As the fight intensifies, an isolated Cran picks up a score of minor injuries and battle-shock takes control of the hulking warrior. Fortunately, the powerful weapons that the party now wield are able to inflict terrible injuries when they strike home and after a brief struggle, the demonic creatures are defeated. Cran recovers quickly, aided by Ugnan's powers, Sylke to comes to her senses and her own magic rips through the remaining creatures.
Though none of the party have any serious injuries, the sheer number of minor injuries is considerable and aware of the strange nature of the world that they have entered, the party are in a somber mood as they contemplate advancing deeper into the heart of the damned city.

Report Date

29 Sep 2019

Primary Location

Aranmor