Wednesday Session 3: The Confrontation with Demons and Mirrored Realities

General Summary

Introduction

A daunting battle ensues as our group faces off against a goat demon that has just been expelled from Mark's arm. The unexpected chaos attracts the attention of the perplexed mayor, who arrives on the scene, trying to make sense of the unfolding events. Meanwhile, a proposition arises from the incarcerated Rosalin, offering to eliminate the demon in exchange for her freedom, leading to a tense disagreement among the group.

A Desperate Struggle

Amidst the heated conflict, Quarter Master rushes to tend to Angst's injuries, providing him with a vital healing potion. Ash valiantly engages the goat demon, but falls in the process. As the mayor attempts to release Rosalin, Franz intervenes, preventing her escape. With Angst and Jo delivering powerful blows to the goat demon, Ash regains consciousness and deals the final blow. However, as the demon perishes, a swarm of flies fills the room, obscuring everyone's vision.

Decaying Flesh and Unraveling Mysteries

To their astonishment, Quarter Master begins coughing, expelling flies from his body as he rapidly deteriorates. Elias rushes to seek medical assistance, while Franz recognizes the symptoms from his previous encounter with Isolde, suggesting a peculiar and deadly disease. Angst utilizes his paladin abilities to cleanse Quarter Master of the affliction, while the doctor tends to the wounds of both Quarter Master and Private Mark.

Intertwined Connections and Unspoken Whispers

Amidst the chaos, a peculiar romantic tension unfolds as Angst becomes unwittingly captivated by Maggie's interest. Blushing with embarrassment, Angst retreats, but not before Quarter Master whispers something to the enamored Magdalene. The group engages in a discussion about Eldoria, calling it the Big Lupple, and hoping they can visit there one day. After a much-needed rest, the doctor requests Angst court his daughter Magdalene.

Charity gone wrong

A tense confrontation arises when Elias discovers Ash's secret act of slipping gold into his pouch. Filled with anger and disillusionment, Elias discards the money and storms off, despite Ash's attempts at reconciliation. Meanwhile, Joe and Ash pursue a fleeing woman from the cultists group, leading them to an alley. Elias, on the other hand, finds himself embroiled in a scuffle with debt collectors, which prompts the party to come to his aid.

Unveiling Dark Plots and Captive Cultists

Upon Elias's request, Joe and Ash decide to intimidate rather than kill the debt collectors. Elias, utilizing his connections, learns that Toadmine is in jail and the thief, Weasel, might have squandered the stolen money at the local whorehouse. The chase leads to the apprehension of Sarah the cultist, who claims she is clueless about the coven's sinister plans. Determined to keep her away from Rosalin, the group secures her in a shed and begins questioning her.

Revelations and True Intentions

During the interrogation, Sarah, the captured cultists, reveals that the demon Pim has been aiding Rosalin with telepathic communication. They also learned that the book club meeting was a sham... dun dun dun, it was a TRAP! The trap was to lure them away from Quartermaster so the cultists could assasinate him. The group's awareness of this infiltration excites Quarter Master, who eagerly awaits the unfolding plan. Sarah divulges her motivations for joining the cult, driven by her husband's oppressive behavior and the allure of the Cultists' power. She discloses their plot to summon demons, convert the city into a demonic realm, and rule alongside Avalora.

Confronting the True Nature

Captain Blackwood locates the group, and together, they return to the barracks, where Rosalin remains confined. In an attempt to locate the invisible demon Pim, Jo throws a bag of flour in various places allowing her to locate Pim. With a radiant attack, Jo eliminates the demon, vanquishing Rosaline's last hope. Corinna then guides the group to dig a concealed pit trap, as they prepare for an impending battle.

The Ambush

Under the cover of darkness, the adversaries stealthily approach, resulting in some falling into the concealed pit trap, while others evade the danger. With the assistance of the city guard, the remaining opponents are swiftly defeated. However, a creaking sound alerts Angst to an intruder entering the room where Quarter Master is recovering. In a stealthy move, Angst eliminates the intruder, leading the group to secure the captured enemies and investigate further.

Mysterious Reflections and Vanishing Mirrors

Amidst their exploration, Angst discovers parchment with mysterious symbols on the lifeless bodies, only to witness them burst into flames upon contact. His senses then detect a presence lurking in the nearby bushes, but upon inspection, he finds only a pile of snow and the faint prints of two mastiff paws. Elias's search yields an enchanting 8-foot-tall mirror, seemingly concealing a portal under a conjuration spell. Curiosity getting the better of him, Elias touches the mirror, triggering a profound and unsettling encounter with a wooden and leaf-clad woman. With great determination, Elias resists her enticements, eventually learning that Isolde awaits them within the mirror's depths.

Conclusion

As the group crosses the threshold of the mirror, their reflections vanishing behind them, they find themselves transported to an unknown realm, cut off from the world they once knew. With the mirror mysteriously gone, their destiny unfolds in this enigmatic realm, leaving them with more questions than answers.

Campaign

Shards of the Sundering

Protagonists

Bael Ecra

Neutral Good Variant Human (Folk Hero)
Fighter 2

14 / 14 HP

STR
16

DEX
11

CON
13

INT
6

WIS
10

CHA
11

Asharene Shadowthorn

Jothilda Oakenfoot

Neutral Good Hill Dwarf (Archaeologist)
Druid 2

24 / 24 HP

STR
14

DEX
12

CON
16

INT
13

WIS
17

CHA
10

Elias Hoccleve

Chaotic Good Variant Human (Criminal / Spy)
Rogue 2

18 / 18 HP

STR
10

DEX
16

CON
12

INT
15

WIS
12

CHA
11

Angst Oblation

Neutral Good Tiefling (Soldier)
Paladin 1

14 / 14 HP

STR
14

DEX
12

CON
14

INT
11

WIS
11

CHA
18

Franz Iceman

Dermish Rizzy

Report Date

29 Jun 2023