Session IV: Descent into Darkness

General Summary

Immeral found himself ensnared by the allure of a mysterious woman, her followers clothed in nothing but flowers. Their attempts to enchant him failed, revealing his pure heart. They released him from their charm, giving him a pouch of seeds as a parting gift. Reunited, the party shared their revelations with Elysia, coming to the consensus that their path led to Glimmerdale, seeking scholars who might unveil the secrets of The Great Convergence and The Final War. Their journey southward was marked by an eerie occurrence – Nieve's memory lost, a blank slate of the past ten years. While Flynn and Violet harbored skepticism, the truth of her amnesia was undeniable. The ancient city of Glimmerdale welcomed them, and they hastened to the Temple of Luminastra, beseeching aid to restore Nieve's lost memories. Alas, the priestess could only offer to reach out to fellow healers for counsel. In the heart of Glimmerdale, Flynn sought solace in his family's estate, requesting his father's assistance. The encounter was tainted with Yarwan's disappointment and disdain, though a begrudging three-day pass to the Radiant Archive was granted. In the halls of his family home, Flynn met with his sister, Quinfire, revealing their perilous quest while urging her to remain safe from the chaos brewing. The party's arrival at the Radiant Archive was greeted with an unexpected boon – Quinfire had bestowed upon them unlimited access. Nine days of rigorous study yielded profound insights into their quest:

Ancient fables painted magic's forces as sentient entities.
The mark of chaos was revealed as a purple spiral.
A bygone war, ignited by surges of chaos, unfurled across Epera.
The Northern and Southern armies united against the malevolent tide.
A diplomatic conclave amassed, consigning mages and wizards to aid.
The Order of Convergence emerged to oversee a crucial ritual.
Towering monuments were erected by skilled artisans in support.

The study's fervor was disrupted by Nieve's worsening condition. Rapid decline ensued, shrouding her in delusions and incoherence. Desperate for help, the party returned to the Temple of Luminastra, where Nieve's affliction unveiled a cryptic prophecy: "In darkness reborn, chaos adorned. The goddess shall return in mortal guise to a world in turmoil. Her hair shall be the color of twilight, and her power shall be the light of dawn. But beware, for her blood holds the key to life and death, and many will covet it for their own ends." As the priestess and party gathered around Nieve, attempting to decipher the prophecy's meaning, she collapsed, her consciousness slipping into the void. The road ahead remains uncertain, veiled in shadows of both personal turmoil and the approaching chaos.

Campaign

Epera: The Spires of Chaos

Protagonists