Session Twenty Eight 10/15/24
General Summary
Characters Present: Finkelstein (Tim D), Kasari (Lou), Darfin (Tim M), Roland (Zack), Zavania (Alyssa), Redla (Melissa)
Resuming at Dragon's Rest
The session began with the party regrouping at Dragon's Rest, where Darfin, Redla, and Roland were brought up to speed on the grim events that unfolded during the last quest. Finkelstein shared the heartbreaking news of Zavania's death and Kasari's mysterious disappearance into another realm, vanquished by liches. The shock hung heavy in the air as they prepared to face this new chapter without their friends.
Zavania’s Resurrection Attempt
Finkelstein, carrying Zavania's lifeless body, led the group to the temple at Dragon's Rest, where they sought the aid of Elder Runara. As they arrived, kobolds watched in quiet awe, their eyes fixed on Zavania's limp form. Elder Runara, deeply affected by Zavania's death, wasted no time summoning help, but curiously showed little concern for Kasari's fate.
Aldri, a death domain cleric, responded to Runara’s call and arrived at the temple, a peculiar figure in appearance and behavior. His methods were strange—he tasted Zavania's arms, sampled her hair, and sniffed her body—but his expertise was evident. Aldri requested a diamond worth 500gp to begin the resurrection ritual.
While the party searched for one, Aldri surprisingly produced the diamond himself, seemingly from nowhere. With the ritual beginning, Redla, Finkelstein, and Darfin called out to Zavania’s soul, their voices filled with hope as Aldri facilitated the ritual. Against all odds, Zavania was returned to life, but her resurrection came at a great cost—her body was severely weakened from the toll of returning from death.
A New Journey Begins
With Zavania restored, the group took some time to tour the town, acclimating their new companion to life without Kasari. The party then set sail once more, this time heading for the bustling city of Neverwinter, where they continued their search for supplies.
In Neverwinter, the party explored the marketplace, realizing that with their newfound mortality, acquiring resurrection materials was essential. Using his Locate Object ability, Darfin tracked down a lot of diamonds that led him to a grand party inside a well-to-do home. There, he spotted a necklace adorned with five diamonds, each worth 600gp.
Meanwhile, Redla skillfully negotiated with a merchant at Swift Heart Sundries, where she purchased a diamond shard worth 750gp, securing it for future resurrection needs.
Into the Sword Mountains
After their time in the city, the group turned their attention to the mysterious letter they had received earlier, signed with the initials "R.P." Following the clues, the party traveled to the Sword Mountains, where they encountered a group of robed cultists. A fierce battle ensued, but the party’s experience and strength quickly overwhelmed the cultists, leaving them victorious.
With the cultists dismantled and another mystery looming on the horizon, the session came to an end, setting the stage for the next leg of the adventure.
Next Steps:
- Investigate the cryptic "R.P." and the deeper purpose behind the cultist activity in the Sword Mountains.
- Aid Zavania in recovering her strength after her resurrection.
- Continue the party's preparation for future encounters, gathering resources for survival and potential resurrections.
The adventure presses on, with new challenges, mysteries, and the ever-looming threat of the Syndicate of Belial.
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