Session 65 - Balance

Reaching the Monastery of the Two Winds, the gatekeeper Caela denied access for the Protectors of the Pass, until the curse of malaise was lifted from Eresh. Returning to the town, the friends were summoned by the Trillith Balance. The party learned that ...

The Protectors of the Pass arrived in the town of Eresh, finding everyone, including an invading Ragesian army, in a strange malaise. Revansoul found another Rayland clone, this one named Rick, who claimed to have seen Aemon Ming traveling with Riv. Howev...

The Protectors of the Pass continued their way up the mountains, headed for the town of Eresh. Traversing up man-made stairs for the tougher parts of the climb, the party found the next set destroyed. As they surveyed the damage, fire rained down upon the...

The Protectors of the Pass finally returned to their coastal haunt of Seaquen. Wasting no time, the friends met with Headmaster Simeon, who along with some gifts for the triumphant heroes also had news. Intelligence suggested that the Torch of the Burn...

After the chaos in the throne room, the Protectors of the Pass joined a meeting of the leaders of Dassen. It was decided that King Steppengard would remain as regent, and that Dassen would remain united. As thanks for their help, Lord Megadon offered the ...

Continuing into the castle of Bresk, the Protectors of the Pass found the Book of Eight Lands, a magical tome that protected the leaders of Dassen from poisoning. However, the friends quickly discovered that the book on exhibit was merely an illusion, and...

The Protectors of the Pass entered the tunnels below the castle of Bresk. There, they were attacked by a ghostly apparition that took on the appearance of Balan. To frighten the party, the monster shifted it's visage to people from each person's past, int...

The Protectors of the Pass perused King Steppengard's celebratory carnival, partaking in some frivolities as they kept watched for anyone wanting to message Lord Gallo. In their searching, Rayland and Bryn met Randas Slabovalles, a fiery chef who shared t...

After resting, the Protectors of the Pass joined Lord Gallo in his trek to Bresk. Arriving at the walled capital city, the party were greeted with a hero's welcome. The people who were on wanted posters throughout the city returning to prove their innocen...

The next wave of King Steppengard's forces crashed upon the Protectors of the Pass. Though their numbers were many, the friends and their allies held firm, and defeated the attacking army. Recalled to Gallo's command tent, the Protectors learned that K...

Steppengard's forces amassed, and marched upon the arrayed forces of Lord Gallo, Lord Dashgoban, Lady Timor, and the Protectors of the Pass. Three major aspects failed Steppengard's forces. First, their griffon riders abandoned the charge, diminishing...

After a time of planning, the Protectors of the Pass made their way to King Steppengard's encamped forces. Finding a tent set apart from the others, the party found their quarry - the war mage Thravanvost, and his sphinx mount. Beginning stealthily, the f...

After an evening of enjoying some downtime, the Protectors of the Pass returned to Gallo's Fend to prepare. Lord Gallo had some options for the party. While the bulk of the allied forces converged with Steppengard's army, the Protectors could act as a str...

After briefly catching up, the Protectors of the Pass spoke with Lord Gallo. They asked him if he recognized the serpent and spear insignia found on the rotting corpse monster in Steppengard's dungeon. Gallo said it belonged to a lesser noble house of yor...

After their exhausting battle, the party tied up their surviving captive, and found some orders from Ragesian commanders, ordering an invasion of Dassen. The orders also mentioned "Madness", and that they waited to learn of their success or failure. Along...

The Protectors of the Pass fought their way into the guard tower overrun by Ragesian soldiers and an Inquistor. The battle was a game of inches, and many of the Protectors went down to the brutal melee. But digging deep, the Protectors fought back their e...

Fighting their way to the captured guard tower, the Protectors of the Pass encountered heavy resistance. While many made their way to the top of the tower via Bryn's flight, Jack in giant ape form burst through the main gate. Within, Jack discovered an em...

Making their way through the Alydi Gap, the Protectors of the Pass searched for evidence of a Ragesian incursion. All was well, until they reached the final tower. As the group marched their way up the switchbacks leading to the tower, arrows suddenly rai...

After being dragged out of the cell he shared with Winry, Rayland was taken into a chamber, and tortured by Torrax the Inquisitor. Torrax asked many questions concerning the location of the Torch of the Burning Sky, what the party knew about Trillith, and...

After being turned down by Royale and an unsuccessful jail break, Winry joined Rayland in the dungeon below King Steppengard's castle in Bresk. There, they learned that Ragesians were torturing prisoners and healing their wounds, a tactic used by the Inqu...

The Protectors of the Pass made a difficult decision - Bryn, Jack, and Myetharia would continue on their trek to Gallo, while Winry and Rayland headed back into the city. After a night staying in a run-down stable, Winry and Rayland headed into Bresk, ...

After their strange meeting with Hrumbrand, the Protectors of the Pass believed that a trap was waiting for them at the north gate of Bresk. Curious who had it out for them, the party decided to go and spring the trap. However when they arrived, the Prote...

The Protectors of the Pass found themselves before King Steppengard, the monarch of Dassen. Nearby, the halfling advisor to the king, Nina Glibglammer, questioned a man with bound hands. This man was Relder, and he was the assistant to Jinis Bremman, the ...

As the Protectors of the Pass bedded down for the night, Hethal Bekoff snuck away from their camp, determined to not return to Bresk. The next day found the Protectors arriving at the walled city of Bresk, gaining entry via Balan's diplomatic paperwork...

The Protectors of the Pass saved a group of people fleeing a centipede monster. This monster was covered in thick plating and wreathed in flame, and seemed to not be chasing and killing the people for food, but for sport. The Protectors dealt with this fe...

Joined by Balan Bastom, the Protectors loaded up their packs, and hit the road for Bresk. Both Balan and Headmaster Simeon informed the party that it wasn't just their martial prowess that gave the leaders of Seaquen confidence in them, but also for their...

After returning to Seaquen and updating Headmaster Simeon, the Protectors of the Pass took a much-needed rest. The next week found the Protectors recuperating and taking care of various business. Jack, Bryn, and Winry met Crystin in the refugee town, a...

The Protectors of the Pass squared off against Lee Sidoneth and his giant squid Lula, as the violence of the hurricane reached a crescendo above them. Battling the waves and Lula's tentacles, the Protectors fought their way to Lee. To impede them, Lee ani...

After tying up their captured Ragesian soldier, the Protectors of the Pass continued through the undercroft of the Sunken Prison. The next room they arrived in seemed to be a chamber of experimentation, where more of the fish men the party fought previous...

After a tense fight with monstrous fish people, the Protectors of the Pass dove deeper into the Sunken Prison. They arrived at a magically-bored hole, submerged in deep water, plunging straight into the depths of the earth. Out of options, the Protectors ...

Wrapping up their fight with angry crustaceans, the Protectors of the Pass prepared to head further into the prison, seeking Lee Sidoneth. After taking a closer look, Rayland realized that he had seen these creatures before, in tanks within the shop of hi...

Soundly defeating Georgio, the Protectors of the Pass questioned him and each of his co-conspirators. Georgio revealed the plan - teleport the Wayfarer's ship, killing everyone on board, and blaming Shahalesti for it. If the plan was accomplished, it woul...

As the Protectors of the Pass reconnected after their few weeks off, they were informed by Kiernan Stekart that Rayland's patron, Aemon Ming, had vanished. This information prompted Rayland to share a letter that Ming had sent him, stating that a storm wa...

Seeking the mother dragon, the Protectors of the Pass made their way eastward along the coast of South Harbor, following her mournful cries. Arriving in a swamp, the party discovered a draconic woman, playing a lyre and singing a baleful song. As she sang...

Myetharia collected Princess Shalosha, escorting her to the meeting with the gathered Protectors and Headmaster Simeon. While on their way, Shalosha recognized Myetharia, calling her Mellie, telling her she was unrecognizable from the last time Shalosha s...

While Rayland and Jack arranged the Diashan-Shalosha meeting at the Enchanted Draught, Winry went to meet with the Wayfarers. Though initially accepting Sheena Larkin's offer to join the guild, after learning of the necessary practice it entailed, she ins...

Meeting with the leader of the goblin raiders, the Protectors of the Pass brokered a peace deal that would allow the caravans to Seaquen to arrive in tact. The leader Hessilen laid out her requests, the Protectors gave her one of the coffers of platinum f...

Summoning one of their feather tokens, the Protectors of the Pass boarded their roc steed, and flew to the hag's hut in the swamp. Arriving, they witnessed three witch-like women patrolling the home. While Winry and Rayland approached stealthily, Jack eng...

As the Protectors of the Pass rose from their rest, the Lyceum campus was buzzing with rumors. Gilver Fern informed the party and the students that a devil had been captured in the night. Realizing this was the tall figure that Myetharia had witnessed dur...

As the Protectors of the Pass waited for their stakeout to begin, Winry suggested they play a game of serious questions and honest answers. All agreeing, the party spent some time sharing about themselves and learning about each other. Myetharia shared...

After near defeat at the hands of another demon, the Protectors of the Pass were spirited away to a meeting with the headmaster of the Lyceum, Simeon. On their way, Crystin shared another one of her visions - she saw an "eagle in chains" among the refugee...

After a restful night in Seaquen for everyone but Winry, the Protectors of the Pass enjoyed some coffee while standing in line to meet with the local magistrate. Their intentions to look into the case of arson was quickly derailed however, when a mind-con...

After a long and arduous journey, the Protectors of the Pass finally arrived in the port of Seaquen. Greeted by Tommin Wheelright, the party was ferried ashore to meet with Lee Sidoneth, the harbormaster. Meeting with Lee were two half orcs, and a charact...

After a night of bar games and frivolity, the Protectors of the Pass neared the end of their journey to Seaquen. They witnessed a group of Lord Megadon's guards collecting hefty tolls, a trio of witches with skeleton guards in a swamp, and experienced str...

Rising with the sun, the Protectors of the Pass gathered their belongings and once again hit the road, heading south toward the coast. They rested again in Brightstaff Commons, a town renowned for it's natural hot springs. While relaxing in the warm pools...

Finally departing the Fire Forest, the Protectors of the Pass made their way through treacherous, icy foothills, continuing on their way to Seaquen. The change in temperature was a welcomed one, but made traveling a bit difficult. After a few days of wand...

Waking in the morning, the Protectors of the Pass began casting spells and hatching a plan to defeat Indomitability. As Bryn flew the roc over the prone form of the fiery stag, Winry dove into the boiling water. Retrieving the sword, it bonded with her...

As combat began, the once-nymph-turned-hag Gwenvere ducked under the muddy water, hiding and biding her time. As Jack, Bryn, and Myetharia battled the wretch, Rayland and Winry snuck into her cavernous abode, and found what they were looking for. There, w...

The Protectors of the Pass agreed on their next course of action - using one of their feather tokens, the Protectors summoned a huge bird, and rode it across the forest to the village of the Seela. Once there, the party met the leader Papuvin, who deliver...

The party found their way to the mouth of the White River, and were greeted by an aged, tired, and emaciated unicorn that introduced itself as Nelle. Nelle revealed that he was tasked by Bhurisrava to protect several elves living in the village within the...

After tense negotiations with the bearded devil calmed, the party headed back into the tower to rest. It was clear that there remained trust issues between the party members. Picking up on this problem, Winry suggested a game in which each person would ha...

The party woke Winry while fighting off the antlered snakes, and discovered that she did have visions of the Firestarter. The eyes in the fire visited her in a dream, while chanting in Sylvan could be heard in the distance. The group discussed what to do ...

It begins with a fight. Two ghoulish creatures with poisonous claws attacked the party, but were easily dispatched. As one perished, it uttered a final phrase - "All this, just to die?" During the melee, a subterranean chamber was found below the tree ...

The party was trapped between burning trees, an encroaching wall of flame, and fire on all sides. Three elemental creatures shaped like deer attacked as well, raking their flaming antlers against each adventurer, engulfing them in flame. In an effort to a...

The femur bone in hand, the party moved further into the Fire Forest, seeking the one looking to bargain with or potentially harm them. Text on the femur stated this individual wanted what was "in the case", presumably Funzbar's book of intel from the Rag...

The dust settled from the battle with the Inquisitor and his goons, and the party tended to their wounded. Haddin was bleeding out, and while he was on death's door, his apparent hold on Crystin broke. She begged the party to get her away from the farm an...

After a long discussion, the party decided they would wait till morning to confront Haddin. As the members went to sleep, Winry was stirring. Waking Rayland, the duo quietly absconded from the camp, and broke into Haddin's home. Their target was Crystin. ...

Fighting for their lives, the party continued their battle against the Black Horse Bounty Hunters in a high-walled canyon. The melee continued until the group's leader Renard was slain by Bryn (specifically her horse). At the defeat of Renard, Kathor orde...

The party settled into camp with Captain Herreman and his men, and Winry suggested they all play a game - two truths, one lie. Each member participated, and the companions learned more about each other. Here were their truths: Bryn has a son named Keth...

The thugs dressed as guards attacked the party. Realizing Bryn had the ability to use magic, the thugs focused their attack on her. The ensuing dog pile may have meant curtains for Bryn, when suddenly, a spry man with a greatsword dropped from the roof an...

The party wakes from their long rest, and conclude their business with Kurychek, handing him the empty case that previously housed Funzbar's book of intel. Using magic, Kurychek teleported the case away from the room, and bid the party farewell as he turn...

Leaving Gabal's School, the party began their trek through the city to the elven quarter. Using their knowledge of elven trickery, Jack and Myetharia were able to locate the hidden entrance, and quickly found their way to the carpentry shop mentioned on t...

The party charged through the streets of Gate Pass as the battle rages above the city. As they progress, an injured wyvern fell from the heavens and crashed through the roof of a civilian home. The party found a trail of bodies leading to a house where th...

The party charged through the streets of Gate Pass as the battle rages above the city. As they progress, an injured wyvern fell from the heavens and crashed through the roof of a civilian home. The party found a trail of bodies leading to a house where th...

Gate Pass is on fire. Armed with wyverns and dragonbombs, the Ragesian army have begun their assault, focusing their efforts on lighting buildings on fire to maximize panic and chaos, while the bulk of their force engages the Gate Pass guards at the Weste...

The session began with all the PCs meeting at the Poison Apple Pub in Gate Pass. The pub had a sign out front that said "Official Notice - Trehan Finner, owner of the Poison Apple Pub has been taken into temporary custody under the protection of the ci...