02 - 2/1 : The Monster Mash
The five evil spirits floated before the group and demanded departure from the shrine to the evil vampire. Not to be dissuaded, swords were drawn and Judge vowed not to tolerate their presence in these lands! Battle began, with the shadows frigid touch sapping some of Mofi and Judge's strength. Their spectral forms proved difficult to damage for the martial party, but perseverance and Fabians chaos bolts eventually won the day!
Once vanquished, the shrine itself seemed to come to life as its vile face turned to the group! It let out a deafening scream, as it shattered, sending sharp shards in all directions!
Before descending into the final depths of the manor, the group checked the last room. Mofi distrusted the bed and swung her axe, splintering it and sending the nearby chests loot sprawling across the floor. But nearby it seemed two ghasts had embedded themselves in the wall, and upon hearing the commotion they sprung to life! Mofi took multiple devastating blows from the undead and was on the verge of death, but Judge reacted quickly. knowing the vile creatures were created by an evil god, he taunted them as a servant of Muir and filled himself with divine resolve. Fabian was able to heal Mofi up, and despite the difficult foe the group was able to vanquish the undead.
Low on resources and fatigued from the hard-fought battles, the group barricaded themselves in the (relatively) nice leaders quarters and did their best to get some rest. Despite a few unwelcome nightly events, such as the ground swelling, scrapes, scratches and moans echoing throughout the haunted caverns and other unsettling haunted occurances, the group managed to rest up.
Next the group headed deeper into the earth to find out what monster lie within. A room was found, flooded and with a large altar in the center. Judge climbed the steps where thirteen spectral forms beckoned for him to sacrifice one of his comrades to their evil master, but Judge refused. A heaping mass of bloated flesh and teeth roared to life in the southern part of the chamber, the manor shook with rage as if finally sick of the groups presence! Bricks fell, slamming into the water all around.
An opportunity was seen to flee as the lumbering creature still needed to close the gap, but as servants of justice the party stood defiantly as it lumbered nearer, and prepared to confront the disgusting beast. The undead shambling mound would not prove to be an easy fight, it opened with a relentless attack that absorbed Mofi into its bloated form! She struggled and fought as it pulled her further into its interior, where Mofi got sight of the undead fetus of the baby heard earlier in the manor. But before it could feast and finish Mofi off for good, Judge managed to cut her out! Unfortunately it was not done and further blows crashed into Mofi and slammed her to the ground. Judge stood firm, as he and Wixley managed to throw everything they had at. Fabian launched numerous chaos bolts at the mound from afar, wearing it down until his wild magic suddenly roared up! Fabian was overwhelmed with magical power, and began to transform into a Wyvern!
Fabian quickly used his new strength to his advantage, and flew at the horrible monstrosity. With renewed vigor the group ripped and tore at the undead monster, until finally the group stood victorious. The house roared, quaked and shifted in response, seemingly alive and angry at the interlopers. It would not be long before the house would come crashing down, forever sealing the party in this gods-forsaken tomb. With one chance left, the party quickly darted for the exit!
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