Session 65: The Lord's Alliance part 2 Report
General Summary
Session 65 – Wednesday January 10, 2024 – The Lord’s Alliance Part 2.
4-hour Social/Battle session 6:00 PM to 10:15 PM
The Stone Bearers. Party of 5
It is the 18th day of the month of Nightal (The Drawing Down) in the 50th year of the Age of Enialis (Mid December.)
Abrash – Wood (Desert) Elf, L10 Druid – Jacob Munson (Remote)
- Ajani– High Elf, L10 Wizard – Nathan Gioconda
- Gazlowe – Goblin, L10 Artificer – Josh Pozsonyi (Absent)
- Cassidy – Human, L10 Blood hunter – Ryan Armstrong (Remote)
- Isabella – Forest Gnome, L10 Barbarian – Jackie Armstrong
- Juan Peyote – Gnome L10 Paladin – Will Johnson
One more thing.
The party walked out of the sewers of Dragonford and heard the voice of a different kobold call their name. Running out of the sewers behind them was another kobold. He apologized for the rude behavior of Barlock and asked the party to make one more case for why Dragonford should meet with the Red Lady. Abrash, Juan and Ajani made a quick case and convinced the Kobold that the Red Lady needs help in defeating Niptu. The Kobold said he would be happy to go back and convince his brother to meet with her. He asked for one favor. For their artificer to help with his inventions. He gave the party a few patten pending diagrams of some inventions and they left.
Tyrena of Mirabar is in Waterdeep at T-Rechs Cigars.
Vandore got word that Tyrena of Mirabar was in Waterdeep and the party went back there to meet with her. He told them that Tyrena is the lord of Castle Black of the Night’s Watch rangers of Mirabar. She represents Mirabar to the Lord’s Alliance. Vandore also explained that she is the founder of T-Rechs Cigars. Franchises of her cigar/coffee shops are found throughout the Sword coast. The party conversed for a few minutes and then agreed to go meet her.
They walked into the Cigar/Coffee shop and enjoyed the mix of aromas. Juan approached the counter and purchased fifteen cigars from a clerk behind the counter. Cassidy asked for “The strongest thing you have.” The clerk took the party to the back room. There they saw the bodacious babe Tyrena sitting in the corner smoking a cigar. The man provided Cassidy with a powerful drink that gave her the feeling of being alive again. Cassidy offered 6,000 gp for all they had. This caught Tyrena’s ear. She approached the party.
The party explained who they were and why they were there. Cassidy led the discussion and explained to Tyrena about Niptu and the need for allies. Tyrena mentioned the recent Gnoll incursions in Mirabar, which Cassidy suggested may be related. Cassidy mentioned they already have talked to the Lord’s Alliance Simulacrum of Enialis and after a few minutes, they had convinced Tyrena to meet with the Red Lady.
Vandore promised to make arrangements for a meeting. Abrash purchased some coffee. He wanted to have a seed to grow the coffee plant and Tyrena told him that she didn’t grow it. But she did refer him to a pirate name Solomon Trask who may be able to help. Abrash purchased a case of cigars. Cassidy also purchased a supply of the drugs that made her feel alive again for 1,000gp.
Touring Waterdeep
Ajani took the party to his alma mater, Mystictonic University. They toured the campus of ivy-covered stone buildings, strolling passed Gothic architecture, and viewing the crew team rowing on the river. In the distance, Ajani noticed a familiar figure coming toward them, his old gym teacher. They quickly turned to another part of the campus.
After the tour they were hungry. Vandore offered to take them out to a nice dinner as long as they’re back to Zelbross at nightfall. They found pub Teh’has Roadhouse and enjoyed fresh rolls and perfectly cooked steak, and some ale. Before Ajani could stop him, Juan had drank too much and wound up with 3 levels of exhaustion. The sun began to get low on the horizon, so the party teleported back to Zelbross.
Zoreene the De Ogen
The party arrived in Zelbross just after dusk and Vandore directed them to the courtyard gallows outside courthouse. He reminded them that because Thomas/Cassidy burned Zoreene to death, Cassidy must land a blow on Zoreene during the battle in order to destroy her forever. He also warned Cassidy that if Zoreene should kill any of the Stone Bearers they will turn to dust and become a vengeful shadow just like several of his guards. Ajani cast Mage Armor, Abrash summoned “The Green” and Juan cast spiritual weapon in the form a small dwarven man.
The glow began in the courthouse. A flaming spirit soon walked through the wall of the courthouse and it spotted Cassidy. Her arm pointed at Cassidy and it flew right up to her. The creature landed 3 hits on Cassidy and immediately bloodied her. Abrash saw they were surrounded by 3 shadows and focused his fire and The Green’s fire on one of them. The Shadow hit The Green and made it slightly weaker. Cassidy looked at the glowing De Ogen and was temporarily frozen but broke out of it. Her hits against the creature were more powerful than the others.
One of the shadows struck Abrash and reduced his strength by 2.
Ajani hit the De Ogen with a chromatic orb of cold, and Cassidy cursed the creature, so it took all the damage. Bird hit one of the Shadows and Juan landed one blow on the De Ogen and smote it. Then he struck it with his spiritual weapons. The De Ogen then landed a critical blow to Cassidy, bringing her very close to annihilation. Abrash moved closer and cast thorn whip on the De Ogen and pulled it away from Cassidy. The Green looked at the De Ogen and became incapacitated. The Shadow hit The Green again making even weaker. Isabella looked at the De Ogen and she became incapacitated. The Shadow hit Isabella and drained some of her strength.
Ajani turns the tide.
Ajani saw that others were looking at the creature and freezing so he cast psychic lance at the De Ogen and with a bit of foreknowledge he knew the creature would not be able to resist it. It became incapacitated. Bird and Juan both looked at the De Ogen and they became incapacitated. Abrash saw that Cassidy was just one hit away from death, so he cast polymorph and turned her into a Giant Ape.
One Shadow hit the Giant Ape and weakened it. Isabella pulled out her flame tongue sword and laid into one of the shadows critically hurting it. Cassidy (as a giant ape) leapt from the gallows and landed near the De Ogen. He grabbed her with both hands and smashed her into the ground twice, killing her forever. The party quickly finished off the shadows.
Heroes of Zelbross (again)
Abrash dropped concentration restoring Cassidy to her normal state. Candles and lanterns were lit in windows around the courthouse as the villagers began to celebrate. A middle-aged human male named Philip was very happy to once again open his seafood tavern next to the courthouse. He invited the party in for a feast. The town was grateful for all they had done and offered the party their services. The party enjoyed 4 days in the spa with all the training they wanted to level up to level 11.
The elderly wizard Ilnoar invited Ajani to peruse his library to learn new spells. Abrash became so relaxed in the sauna he learned how to windwalk. Cassidy worked with Juan to help him continually add force damage to every attack. Cassidy also reflected on the battle with the dead spirits and learned how to prevent them from walking through walls. Isabella spent every day in intense training and then spent time with Cassidy at the spa and learned how to avoid dying.
Zyark of Gauntlgrym
The party was in the office of Vandore discussing other members of the Lord’s Alliance when a dark portal opened on the wall. They saw down a dark passage to a creature, perhaps 7’ tall, casting the spell but covered completely in some sort of cloak. Then a very overweight Dwarf wearing all sorts of huge fancy rings stepped through the portal into Vandore’s office. Vandore greeted him as Zyark, Lord of Gauntlgrym.
Zyark reminded Vandore how he’s helped the Lord’s Alliance for years and has asked nothing but financial compensation in return. He explained that his protection is currently unavailable as the Order of Heroes are never around their keep near Gauntlgrym. He also explained that his “special friends of which he cannot speak” are currently unavailable as they’re being hunted by visitors from the Astral plane called Griffs or Griths or something.
He then told of a creature that has taken residence in the old White Tower near Gauntlgrym and how it’s already taken several of his best dwarves by warping their minds. The creature is referred to as Zora Knocks the Tyract. Tyrena recognized the deep speech word of Tyract. He explained that the creature looks kind like a beholder but it’s external eyes float about it and it has powerful psychic powers.
Vandore and the Stone Bearers discussed the situation and they learned that Zyark has influence among many dwarven families who are not part of the Lord’s Alliance and making him an ally could prove useful. The Stone Bearers offered to help him with his situation, and he accepted.
The White tower
Zyark warned the party to guard their minds. He told the party that if they defeat this creature he’ll give them four 500gp diamonds as his thanks in addition to meeting with the Red Lady. Cassidy asked about the cloaked figure that seemed to float backwards into the darkness of the hall. Zyark mentioned that it’s just his friend Alfred and that he’s shy. Zyark pointed them to the path that led up to the entrance to the white tower.
The party followed the narrow mountain trail. Cassidy scouted ahead stealthily and spotted the entrance to the tower. The Tower was a tall, white stone building resembling a finger that went down deep into a ravine. They were near the top and there was a 30-foot narrow rope bridge that seemed to be the only entrance into an open area that could be described as the cuticle of the fingernail. Cassidy spotted 4 guards but only one was really paying attention. She went back and told the others.
They debated if they should kill these minions or just knock them out. Isabella downed a potion of hill giant strength. Cassidy then went to talk with the guards. The others were close behind. Cassidy said, “I’m here to speak with Zora Knocks about an extended cart warranty.” The guard asked if they had an appointment and Cassidy failed to convince them so the guards drew their swords.
Isabella leapt over the chasm holding her gem of brightness in her hand and shouting “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi” and blinded 3 of the 4 guards. The one unblinded Knave hit Isabella…
