Session 28: The Fall of Lazulia’s Chosen and the Confontation with the Impostor Wyrm Lord, Skuzzoc

General Summary

He was gone. A quick shift of the ground, a short yell, and the sound of a human body being slurped up by the most heinous of fluid led to the mighty Dragoons going from 4 to a lonely 3. Shock and horror crept over the remaining members as they attempted to cope with what had just transpired. Trent ran to where Blu had disappeared, but dared not venture any further. He ran through all of the scenarios of how to rescue Blu from the filthy death that lay beyond the surface of the noxious liquid. Bud Towers, Hero of Our Time, who had the strength to topple the most potent foe, lay impotent on the ground lamenting the loss of his friend. Rath stood staring at the location where Blu was just a second before, still processing the information.
As the bereaved friends stood there in astonishment, their holy items, their stones began emanating deep sadness, anger, and sorrow for the passing of the Dragoon. The Eye of Lazulia shot forth an icy-cold spear from the defiled waters, carrying with it Blu’s effects, but also a spark of hope. The Eye conveyed a feeling of assurance as it passed.
The group took a moment to process what had happened. They discussed whether they should open treasure boxes anymore, as the island had already proven deadly without them. Bud asked “What would Blu do?” to which the party knew. Blu would ransack every treasure box for every bit of copper they could find. So in honor of Blu, the group decided to loot everything on the island.
The first chest they came upon looked innocuous, but as Rath approached on his own a swarm of mud mephits came up out of the murky water. After a quick and muddy battle, the team recovered and attempted to open the chest. After a few failures, Trent went to another chest to open it. After Trent opened the other chest and returned, the party surrounded the chest like a bunch of new adventurers. As they opened the chest, it exploded outwards, unleashing a wave of confusion. Trent immediately attacked Vendra, and then quickly came to his senses. Bud Towers, Hero of Our Time, had a glazed look on his face. He stared into the water for a moment and then began walking towards shore. Trent brought forth the magics imbued into his and raised up a rock wall. Bud Towers, Hero of Our Time, leaped up the rock wall, walked across the top, and climbed down the other side. Just then Bud Tower, Hero of Our Time, came to his senses. He hit the nasty water and began scrambling back up the wall.
Post recovery, the Dragoons and company moved on. The wet ground became more dry, the insects were still there but less so than before. They say a dark stoned building ahead. The Dragoons tried to rest their wearied bodies and minds, but to no avail.
As they turned the corner from where they had attempted to rest, a voice came from the building. “How did you make it through the swamp with all the monsters?” an unbelievably disappointing voice squeaked out. It looked like Rath, if Rath had a weaker, dumber, and less capable brother. But, he did have a “dragon”. Skuzzoc and his dragon attacked.
Bud Towers, Hero of Our Time, and one pissed-off barbarian charged the monster. It dragged him under its gullet. Budd Towers, Hero of Our Time, pushed it off, slashed it with Earth Heart, punched it in the gut, and wrapped it into a fatty leg lock. The creature howled in pain in disbelief. The monster opened its mouth and a large, flaming ball of bile splashed onto the ground, knocking two of the companions unconscious. Trent sprang into action, healing both quickly and preparing to fight again. Rath took cover and healed even more while Ness called upon all of the holy powers she could to keep everyone alive. Vendra unleashed torrential magic, reminiscent of her now dead brother.
Skuzzoc surrendered and was questioned by the group. The “dragon” retreated. After septum crushing questions, the Dragoons decided to bring the fake Wyrm Lord to Lund for judgment.

Rewards Granted

• Greater Mana Potion
• Skuzzoc’s magic items and the “Dragon Hoard” (to be gathered up next time)

Missions/Quests Completed

Investigate rumors of another Wyrm Lord near the fishing village of Lund

Character(s) interacted with

Skuzzoc, the False Wyrm Lord

Report Date

18 Jul 2020

Primary Location

Kantrinna

Secondary Location

Lund