Session XLI: Citadel of Ramadun

General Summary

Not Ready

They've found the gate, through which Darian took his deal with the Death. When they tried to execute ceremony, hoping to deepen his connection with it, all they got is knowledge he haven't done everything to take the next step.    

Bazrek Nithil

The adventurers traveled from Xyndra'Kul, which was currently in ruins and under control of Void to Bazrek Nithil, last standing city of Laduguer's Bulls. They've managed to secure alliance  with Therdal I, new leader of Bazrek Nithil. He agreed to help conquer Ramadun back to Thuls from Khazdulbar. He offered his son Raggran, to help them in their infiltration into the citadel, trying to wreck havoc before the army arrives. They started their preparations and contacted Arganinax to retrieve some magical components for them. He agreed and allowed Dorn to wish it for them, unfortunatelly, he lost his wish in this process forever.  

Forges of Ramadun

They've traveled back to Ramadun and walked through walls as ghosts into the lowest layers of Ramadun. They've found mythical portal that was unused and only in legends at the bottom of the forge. It led to Lantan, isles near Chultan peninsula where is located one of few magical forges able to create so potent magical items, it is often kept in secret and myths.
Dorn and Darian summoned dark shadows from deeps of Shadowfell to assassinate one of three leaders of Khazdulbar family - Yngvi, head of Shadowhunters. It seemed this spell succeeded.

Then they traveled as spirits through Ethereal Plane to get closer into the citadel. They managed to get as close as possible, finding hundreds of battle ready dwarves on square, alarm sounding through the city - probably Yngvi was found dead.   

Holdout

They've managed to fight their way through dozens of warriors and closed themselves in the citadel, keeping them safe from the army gathering outside. They've fought with the citadel guard that put up a tough fight but managed to stabilize and get hold of the situation. They've found cook Argon and his mother Emvi, who kept working even through the alarm and battle. After pushing through the citadel, they've encountered heavy gate, guarding the entrance to Royal Chambers and Audience Hall. This was defended by Thermar Khazdulbar, head of warfare and his loyal guards. They've put up a tough fight, but adventurers managed to flank them through secret passage. Dorn was however teleported so Astral Plane and almost died there. Raggran had to call upon his patron to lend him strength which knocked him out. However, they've managed to kill all of the guards and safe Tylus, Butler of Ramadun who showed them hidden passageways and ways to get to other chambers without using the main halls.

Notes

Start: 9th of Sydesar, 320 SE
End: 16th of Sydesar, 320 SE