S04E11 - Divine Contention Report

General Summary

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Our heroes continue to explore the catacombs. And of course, find more trouble. AI Summarization to follow please suggest edits: ### Episode Summary: Sav of the Sword Coast with the Storm Breakers (June 11th Session) #### Introduction

The session starts on June 11th, with the Dungeon Master welcoming everyone and giving a recap of the previous session using a story written in the style of "The Princess Bride."

The recap details the adventurers' journey from Neverwinter to Lord Neverember, who informs them of mysterious kidnappings by the Cult of Vecna. The heroes find clues that lead them to the Neverdeath Graveyard.

#### Recap Highlights

The party debates the future of their warship and meets Lord Neverember.

Lord Neverember tells them about the kidnappings linked to the Cult of Vecna.

Kidnapped individuals of note include Elden Keward, Andrina Lamom, Sarel Malanos, and Alberto Noblin.

The adventurers find an enchanted eyeball that leads them to the Neverdeath Graveyard.

They battle through the graveyard, defeating whites and exploring further.

#### Main Session

The adventurers explore the catacombs further, finding a woman named Sarel Malanos in a crypt.

Sarel, a skilled magic user without her powers, asks for an escort out of the graveyard. Ois escorts her to safety.

#### Combat Encounters

The party encounters several Vecna cultists in a meeting room or mess hall.

Zith, Xaemara, Ozus, Ezra, and Sparky engage in combat with the cultists, who use daggers and spells like Hold Person and Spiritual Weapon.

A particularly intense moment involves a Fireball cast by a cultist wizard, which Zith attempts to counterspell. A counterspell battle ensues between Zith and the wizard.

The party deals with multiple cultists, including one called the "Teeth of Vecna."

Several cultists are killed, but new enemies emerge from another room, including two additional wizards.

#### Challenges and Strategies

Zith uses a Firebolt to attack the cultist leader.

Xaemara, paralyzed by Hold Person, struggles but eventually breaks free.

Ozus casts Inflict Wounds, dealing significant damage to a cultist.

Kanenas joins the battle late after exploring other areas.

The cultists use powerful spells like Fireball and Cone of Cold, causing significant damage to the party.

Sparky, the fire-immune dog, plays a key role in mauling a wizard.

#### Conclusion

The session ends with the party still in combat, having eliminated several cultists but facing new threats.

The adventurers are poised for further challenges in the catacombs, with anticipation for the next session.

The detailed recap sets the stage for the continuing adventure, highlighting the intense combat, strategic use of spells, and the ongoing exploration of the dangerous catacombs beneath Neverdeath Graveyard.

Campaign

Saviors of the Sword Coast

Protagonists

Xaemarra Calaumystar

Ezra Battlestorm

Kanenas

Neutral Good Variant Human (Urban Bounty Hunter)
Fighter 4
Warlock 3

74 / 74 HP

STR
19

DEX
12

CON
16

INT
14

WIS
10

CHA
13

Ozus

Neutral Fierna Tiefling (Acolyte)
Cleric 12

88 / 88 HP

STR
15

DEX
17

CON
15

INT
8

WIS
19

CHA
12

Zith Zinyra

Lawful Neutral Moon Elf (Criminal/Spy)
Assassin 4
Diviner 6

54 / 54 HP

STR
10

DEX
18

CON
12

INT
18

WIS
11

CHA
8

Report Date

11 Jun 2024

Primary Location

Neverdeath Catacombs

Related Characters

S04E11 - Divine Contention Report