Ashe C2 Episode 36 - Choosing Paths

Previously on Liters of Tomorrow...

Deep under the Ashen Forest you found yourselves in the ancient manor of the Allesandre Family.  As you explored the space you avoided paralyzing plants, killed skeletons, and dodged traps.  Eventually you found yourselves in a temple spaced dedicated to the dark one, thousands of insects spewed forth and began to form into a creature of some kind.  With quick thinking and clever use of items and spells you disrupted the dark energies.  Instead all of the insects dropped dead and stopped moving.  Mausim became possessed by a strange voice and his eyes began to glow a sickly green color.  The voice said that it saw you and that you were now marked by the Dark One.  Mausim's body dropped into a coma like state and ghosts began to move through the manor becoming more and more scary looking.  
Wes obtained a book in the strange grotto room and then you were issued a warning by the Knight of the Deadrose to move quickly as the dark forces were rising.  The Knight and his companions found a control panel to close off certain hallways and rooms to aid your escape and to let you into the closed off hallway.  In the chamber beyond you found a sword and shield that bore the markings of the goddess Hellenox and a strange painting.  The painting was of a thin, well dressed tiefling man with purple skin.  The painting was protected by dark magicks that even Truffle's dispel magic couldn't unweave.  The Knight of the deadrose proclaimed a phylactery powering one of the Fallen, Vernabogge.  A key was needed to drop the shield over the painting, once the protection spells were broken the painting could be destroyed leaving the Fallen man vulnerable and no longer immortal. 
Leaving the Manor house and venturing once more into the Ashen Forest you began to make your way back to the town of Ashe.  Wes was confronted once more by the strange Elven forest protector known as Vickander Kent who tried to gain his fealty once more.  He also presented Wes with a vial of liquid said to be a protection against the Kormirra Sisters.  
After attempting to attune to the strange shield found in the manor, Archamemnon failed to gain the favor of Hellenox.  Falling asleep by the fire he had a nightmare where he was devoured by a strange woman who transformed into a dark protoplasm.  When he awoke he had a strange webbed filament coating his left hand.  
Once more guided by Wes you find yourselves safe in the town of Ashe.  You spend the next few days resting and recovering but also exploring new abilities and practicing your crafts.  How did you all spend the last few days turning your recent experiences into your new skills that come with Level 6?

Plot points/Scenes

Screechwings sent by the Dark One
Depending on where the team goes next they will attacked during the night by several Screechwings. They descend on their camp or through windows at an inn. If they are outside camping the first screechwing will try to grab whoever is on guard and fly them into the air. Allow a Strength check to avoid but it would depend on the PC and what's best for the combat scenario. Stats are in Worldanvil.
The Redwulves Accuse Bon Vee of Murder
The team will be confronted by bounty hunters who work with the Red Wulves. They will strongly accuse Bon Vee with the murder of Crashe Spritzer and claim that he is the last to see the elven man alive.  This will have to wait until Bon Vee takes control of the material plane. 

• Kaslan Trove - Half Orc Man , Bloodhunter and fighter
• Taylor Rind - Human Man
• Nova Clasp - Human Woman
• Docter Zaius - Beast Shifter

Themes

Grantebridge Strahan
He will accuse Mausim of his many crimes and attempt to arrest him.

Current Date : The Year SF3, 3028 the month of Tanarisar (May)

Completion Date
5/4/23

Plot type

Main Story

Related Characters

• Archamemnon
• Bonaventure Verseweaver
• Crashe Spritzer
• Finnix
• Mausim, Fighter
• Wess, Ranger

Related Locations

• Ashe