Episodes 7-12 Report
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25th of Elouhine - 3rd of Nubnohine
Ep. 7 - The Heralds of Death
25th of Elouhine - 26th of Elouhine
- The party encountered three mysterious figures calling themselves Death Heralds.
- They did not wish for bargain or parlay; only death.
- The party engaged in combat with this group, Greylyn nearly falling to one of these foes.
- Two of this group were slain, and the party fled the area while the final remained temporarily banished.
- Each of the party members, in the evening before making it to Boneveil had several haunting dreams.
- Cina and Greylyn both dreaming of the death that has surrounded them for decades.
- Alfredo, on the other hand, dreamt of the her past in kitchens with Giuseppe and Toni. It then turned nightmarish as she was pulled into the burning chains which hold Guiseppe's soul.
- In the final approach to Boneveil, they also discovered a massive herd of undead moving towards the town and dragon droppings. Using clever magics, they pulled it in a different direction. No magic was used on the droppings.
- The party arrived at Boneveil to see the filth that it has been steeped in for centuries.
- They met with the governor of the town, Faramond Clayton, a human man with a persistent cough.
- They were told of a massive black dragon that has been threatening their town and accepted a bounty on it.
- Greylyn threatened a teenager with her teeth
- The party met a group of monster hunters known as the Floggers, which are led by a tough as nails woman named Dari, Yia's ex. They witnessed her wield a greatsword like a rapier and singlehandedly slay an undead giant.
- The party's opinions on Dari ranged from distaste to admiration to attraction. Dari observed many things about each of the party members, including Greylyn's canines.
- They then said their goodbyes to their recent ally, Yia, who promised to leave them with a contact that may be able to help them on the further steps of their journey.
- The party perused the town for possible resources that could help them in the impending battle with the black dragon.
- They met two alchemist in the Bog, a district of the city often difficult to breathe in due to the caustic and noxious fumes within.
- First going to Dulia's Tonics, and meeting the energetic and curious Dulia. They bought several potions from her. There was some distrust felt for Dulia.
- Second, they went to Rhys' Arcane Alchemy, and met the owner Reese and his cat Rhys. They also bought some things from Reese, trading many vampire teeth in the process.
- Greylyn flirted with Dari, but was unable to get what she wanted from her. Cina watched through an invisible cat.
- They received their motivating items to help with the impending dragon fight.
- Cina received a fascinating orb containing the mind and soul of a knowledgeable and eager wizard named Irius.
- Greylyn received an arcane rod that increased her spellcasting ability and recovery.
- Alfredo received a belt allowing her to have the strength of a giant, bringing her to new Herculean heights.
- The party then rested and met their new ally arranged by Yia, a Copper Dragonborn named Magister Clorid who worships and serves Utrixia.
- The party ventured into the wastes of the Dead Lands to find their quarry, an ancient black dragon.
- Greylyn made some new friends. They weren't very lively.
- The party eventually came upon the lair of the black dragon, an acid filled swamp, and quickly discovered that this creature was much more than they expected.
- Vyssuivion, the Corroding Shadow was a 1,400 year old black greatwyrm that had suffered some sort of necrotic corruption.
- Battle ensued, Magister Clorid was attached to the dragon's hip the whole time.
- Alfredo and the dragon momentarily arm wrestled. She was then struck with by an ally turned projectile.
- Greylyn taunted and insulted the dragon, keeping its ire until she was spiked into the ground like a volleyball.
- Cina stayed out of the fray, but saved the entire party's lives twice. She landed the killing blow, with a helping hand from her patron.
- The party miraculously survived with no casualties. The soundtrack of their victory was cut short by the sudden arrival of Myalo, who had been watching the whole time.
- Greylyn reunited with her patron, Myalo Quinillios, for the first time in over four decades.
- Myalo seemed interested by Cina and almost entirely ignored Al.
- Cina and Al tried to harvest the decaying dragon husk, getting several teeth, but having to leave much of it behind.
- The party, Myalo, and his vampires gathered the dragon's hoard. Greylyn found several wands, Cina found a deck of tarot cards and ring, and Al found two of the most powerful items ever held by mortals.
- Cina had a dream meeting with her patron which shined a light on secrets about the Raven Queen and her world that were daunting and revelatory.
- Greylyn met one of her sisters, an overly positive dhampir named Elvira. Their conversation informed Greylyn that the Nest is not at all how she remembers, and that there are many lurking dangers ahead.
- Greylyn had conflicting doubts and emotions towards Myalo, his intentions, and their past.
- Cina and Al had to watch as their dear friend was manipulated and swayed to regress to a darker time in her life.
- The party observed the looming nature of the Nest and the foreboding garden of death that surrounds it.
- "The garden of conquest offers only reminder and asks for only silence in return."
- In their arrival at the Nest, the party quickly saw the fortified and well-manned nature of this fortress.
- They quickly met several of Greylyn's bloodkin, including the one they had met before in Grim Landing, Lyssa.
- Greylyn saw that much had changed, the structure, population, and cleanliness among them.
- The party was brought to Greylyn's old bedroom, which was entirely unchanged and kept quite well.
- They met with Elvira again, who warned them of the dangers here and to keep their words and thoughts clear of anything compromising.
- In the Pit, they saw two humans fight each other to the death, while two of Greylyn's bloodkin (Nicolai and Sandor) watched. The loser was turned on the spot by Nicolai, showing that not all the vampires/dhampir here were made by Myalo. The victor was taken elsewhere.
- The party wandered the halls, stumbling upon Greylyn's old cell and a room of about 20 half dead people being farmed for their blood.
- Greylyn could not find any Nosferatu, including Reaper Tom at the Nest.
- They went to dinner with Myalo, Lyssa, Elvira, Sandor, Nicolai, and four others that they did not know the names of.
- At this dinner, the party ate and drank fine food and wine. Alfredo's critiques cut deep.
- Myalo and Greylyn had a conversation, mostly hidden from the rest of the table, which pulled Greylyn further back into his grip.
- Myalo told the party that his reasons for bringing them here were to have them pursue a rival Blood Lord, Mahrynth, due to him and the remainder of his kin at the Nest being unable to do so. Elvira volunteered to go with them.
- Myalo then gave Greylyn a gift of a jeweled necklace and a fresh meal for her to kill herself.
- Al and Cina prepared for the worst while they awaited their friend's return.
Cinamon Hadalia
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12 Jun 2023
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