Despotism of Dragons

Session 30

The next few days the group made their way toward Waterdeep with the plans to inform Mama Shyft that Shyft was missing and hope she had some clues as the where thy might be able to find him. Also fearing that in order to get him they would have to traverse hell. Travel was way more eventful than they would have hoped. They were attacked by some evil traveling carnival man. That fight left Kal and Faryton without a foot. It also exposed Faryton to the black blood. While traveling the group also learned that Mama Shyft has Shyft and Praetoria. A few more days of travel resulted in the much anticipated return to Waterdeep. There the group learned that the Primus has created a new money system that people were either loving or hating.

Once reaching the house, Mama Shyft and Praetoria tried to fill in what happened to Shyft. Eventually he woke for the day with enough strength to finally start eating and sharing all that happened to him. The group also informed him that they were indeed probably headed to hell. But first they needed to get to BG and check in with Leosin. So when morning came the troop teleported to BG for their meeting with Leosin where they found Denzi back from the water plane. An afternoon of individual time for the party resulted in Stinks portable hole with the trike inside was stolen.

Encounter:

• Carnival Man, 4 Ghosts

LEVEL UP

12

Session 29

Morning came and the group woke up to find that Shyft was missing, but all of his things, to include his cloths we in the ground in his tent. The conclusion that was based off of current events he was most likely taken to hell. Not having any idea with what to do with that information they decided to follow though with getting Kadala back. That is something they can do today. So after a trip though the magical tapestry they find themselves in the woods near Leo a Mercenary who seems to have had his own issues with the cult. The group helps him out and then offers him a great reward to continue to use his skills to fight the cult and help them get Kadala back. Once the deal is struck the group makes their way into the castle, leading them into a room with every leader of the cult, the wing leaders as well as Juda/Jeremiah/Joel (over all leader). Some talks were had and some information gained, but in the end they left leaving Rezmir to deal with us. After a fight for Kadala the group won after defeating a second Rezmir simulacrum and the second black dragon. This fight was the final fight that triggered the blackblood coursing though Kals veins to take control. To be honest there was not enough time to deal with that. Kadala was sure that the group would be able to befriend the giant who owned this castle and get him to switch sides with the promise of leaving them alone. So indeed, the that’s was the troop did. Riding the castle of the final dragon that had been guarding the horde. A small fortune later the group was making camp as far away as they could.

Encounter:

• Rezmir (simulacrum), Blackblood Black Dragon
• White Dragon

LEVEL UP

11

Session 28

While searching the castle’s teleportation room the circle lights up, and as it does Kal and Raina were on it causing them to teleport out, as that happens Stink and Slime dive in after them. As that is happening, a group was coming in bringing them face to face with Shyft and Faryton. Turns out Talis was once the keeper of the while mask till Rezmir fired her. Now she is looking for aid to kill him and the new keeper to get her job back. Once that group makes it through the circle to the other side, a bit of a lie plays out allowing the group to gain a lot of information about where they need to go to find Rezmir and how to get there. After information is obtained the group took her and her allies out. No need for any cultist to be allowed to roam free. Following that the group makes their way to this hunting lodge. Where the red wizard was staying. The attempts to sneak in went wrong and the attempts is flee went even more wrong. In the end Stink turned to a dragon saving Kal and Raina. After a bit of regrouping a second attempt was made because if they get away Kadala would be in more danger. Round two went better but the red wizard got away. On searching for the items needed Kal finds the lifeless body of Ella who died in the crumbling of the building. Camp was set up and sleep had. As morning came and the group prepared to get to castle in the sky they learned the Shyft was gone. They can only assume that his sister took him back to hell with her.

Encounter:

• Talis, 3 Bodyguards
• Troll, 4 Guard Drakes, Red Wizard, 4 Perytons
• Red Wizard, 2 Animated Armors, 4 Guard Drakes, Troll

LEVEL UP

10

Session 27

After the trip to the council the group went all together to see Shyft’s mom, not wanting to risk him being attacked again. During dinner there were a lot of testing on if therecould be a cure for Kals bite by the Blackblood. (Nothing worked) Mama Shyft was also about to scry on Kadala. (she is alive). Once the visit was over the group picked up their cart and other 2 horses from the stable that were left their by Jemna and decided it was too unsafe to stay in the city with the risk of Devil attacks and made their way toward the swamp. That decision turned out to be for the best because over night a massive Devil appeared and crushed the magic dome most of the group sleeps in. Shift’s sister was in the cut of reality watching. (Shyft taunts her). Once morning comes the group meets with Azan in hopes to learn anything they can about hell and Shyft’s sister. Stink also gets him self a business partner. Travel then continue until the group made their way to the Kingdom of Berez to find the Lizardfolk at war with them. Decided to side with the Lizards and went to war with the Bullywugs as well. After the win the Lizardfolk were willing to let them search the castles for anything that might help them figure out where the cult might be.

Encounter:

• 12 Bullywugs, 2 Giant Frogs, Bullywug King, Slasher

LEVEL UP

9

Session 26

After a fight with the rear guard of the Goblin forces, travel continued. Upon setting up camp the group encountered a wounded old man. Attempted to show kindness but also kept him at a distance. (still closer enough to keep tabs on just in case). During the night the Goblin forces caught up. During that fight with the goblins, the old man turned on Shyft. Turns out it was another devil sent by his sister to “Mark” him. After a long deadly fight the group was on edge the rest of the night. But morning came and they continued their journey. The last few days of travel to Waterdeep ended up be quiet. They arrived in water deep and made their first stop to the council to learn anything about anything they could.

Encounter:

• Ogre, Goblin
• 4 Bugbears, 6 Goblins, 2 Hobgoblins, Devil/Devil Blood

Session 25

The group made their way to the meeting, with Leosin, but most of the reason became irrelevant because of the attack. They could no longer teleport us there and the fact that the cult attacked to kill and destroy threw everyone through a loop. That was not the way they typically behave. So after learning basically nothing the group got mounts and decided to move out toward the swamp in hopes that they could find anything to point them in the direction of Rezmir. Travel was weird. Their was some atempt at getting to know Raina, but honestly the group was just happy to have any allies in their quest to get Kadala back. It did prove useful, she did have some answers as far as what was going on with Faryton. That first night Stink’s father’s forces found him and attacked. And Morning did not turn out much better. On a scout the group learned of a larger force. They managed to get past them unnoticed but did run into the rear watch.

Encounter:

• 2 Bugbears, 6 Goblins
• Goblin

Session 24

The impromptu lunch time heist is broad daylight ends in an investigation/interrogation. Bip and Faryton are wanted for questioning in connection with the robbery. Because Bip is a disguise Stink is off the hook, but eventually Faryton is found and arrested. Convenient for him the Primus was able to intervene and get him out of jail, taking him back to Waterdeep for a while. Everyone else enjoyed the lack of anything specific to do and took some much needed down time. During the down time questions arise about Sko and the mess he got them into but it was almost a week before he turned up, but when he did turn up he was bloody and beaten to a pulp. The group was on their way to a meeting with the Grand Duke and Leosin when the city went under siege. Cultist invaded from everywhere, and dragons followed. Moments after the fight started the group was trying to get to Kadala and on their way encountered a girl (Raina) fighting one of the dragons. This attack had all hands-on deck in the city. After the victory, on the dragon, Rezmier showed up taunting Kal. Edents' dead body was dropped at Kals feet, giving a taunt that Rezmir has Kadala.

Encounter:

• 3 Dragon Wings, 2 Guard Drake
• 3 Dragon Wings
• Blackblood Black Dragon

Session 23

The feelings on the beach after the fight were high, but it was hard to describe. The group made their way back to the wizards keep, and then back on the Bualders Gate. After an eventful night where Shyft got wrecked by a devil, the morning goodbye with Dezni was a little more stressful. But a plan for Denzi to take Shyfts mom to Waterdeep before leaveing for the water plane was created before everyone else went of to shop after her departue. A chill shopping afternoon turned into what seems to be a heist gone wrong that Sko tricked the group into. Stink and Faryton help out appearing to cause trouble.

Encounter:

• Devil

Session 22

As the fight continues the Beholder identifies the players at the table as well as the characters. Combat continues. The group was lost in the mindscape of the beholder trapping them there. With the help of Praetoria they were able to shake off the hold and kill the beholder. As the beholder died, he revealed that there was something within Faryton, something he could see with in him. As he died, he left everyone with even more questions about Faryton and a question as to if he is responsible for Sko’s actions in killing the Primus’s last assistant. They also found Deniz petrified within the chamber and freed him. He reassured the group that they were in the right place and if they followed him out, he could show them exactly what had been going on. As they emerged so did the island they were one. Turns out they were clearing a corruption that had taken hold on the Giant Dragons Turtles back (Under the shell.)

Deniz revealed that he knew Denzi’s father, and he was a king on the water plain, and that he could not come for her at risk that she would be used against him. After a bit of talking with her friends Denzi lets them know that she needs to go take care of this. She needs to leave but will be back to find them when she is done. As the group made the trek across the turtle, Edward approached the group offering a trade. If the group gave him Denzi he would give Shyft the man who killed his father. Negotiations ended quicky as Shyft in a heat of Rage ran across the beach to kill the man responsible for his dad's death. Off in the distance Deniz (in turtle form) was fighting the megalodon that had also returned attempting to kill his dad. A lengthy battle took place as Edward attempted to once again take Denzi.

Encounter:

• Beholder
• Edward, 3 Generals, 3 Pirates

LEVEL UP

8

Session 21

The group finished up their rest and made their way deeper into the cave, more of the same. Clearing anything they come across. They found a calm room and took the opportunity to get a night's sleep. Morning came and Stink was a bit of a mood because of the dream he had. But as the group pushed on, they were confronted by “Themselves.” The being in front of them would shift into people from their lives exposing their deep dark secret/guilts/fears to everyone.

Denzi – Feels inadequate from not being ablet to fix the issues for Dad. And feels guilty for leaving Micha behind in the orphanage, as well as Hurizur’s death and not spending the money she has to get him back. If she did not feel the need to find her real father and spend loads of money on that quest, she could have paid for Hurizur to be brought back.

Kal- Kal was working with Leosin to infiltrate the cult of dragons. There he formed a strong relationship. Because of Kals betrayal of the cult Troy was killed and the relationship destroyed.

Shyft – Shyft feels guilty for not helping his father as he lay in the street dying. Him and his mother disowned his sister after his father's death “because she was trying to help”. 

Faryton – Guilt comes from his wife and child for leaving them behind to be out working for the primus. Also fear of the one that owns him and his wife. 

Sko – Feels guilty for leaving behind his life including his girlfriend to go out and do the building of the Zhentarim. That job leading him to kill the Primus’s last assistant to make way and ensure that Faryton got the job.

Stink – Guilt for his how sick his mother is from the poison he messed up, that is causing his father to track him down and kill him. While also feeling inadequate for the vision and how unreliable they are.

Then while standing there a beholder shows himself.

Encounter:

• Hydra, Water Myrmidon
• 3 Treants
• Self-Fight 

Session 19

Quickly the troop looks around concerned by the knowledge of who they are, and Auron lets them know that there is someone who has been here waiting on them. They meet Stink and Slime who seem to know all about them and is sure their destinies are connected. Now this all seems weird to everyone but most of them are willing to see how it plays out and what this is all about.

Denis informs the group that it is time to go, they are being teleported to take care of an issue the group is having. Upon being teleported Auron sneezes and when the group come to they are all on their own.

They spend the better part of the morning working to find each other and figure out what is going on.

Encounter:

• 2 Rock creatures – each
• 2 rock guys (Kal/Denzi)(Rowan/Faryton) , 2 crystal mites (Stink/Sko)
• Elemental – Kal/Denzi
• 2 core hound, 1 salamander

Session 18

During the last leg of travel things started happening. One night a thick fog rolled in and a ghost ship pulled up along side the Kraken’s Dagger. This ship is a crew of pirate hunting ghost, and the Krakens Dagger is next on their list. Over the next few days things did not calm down, a massive megalodon showed up and took note of Denzi and Deniz. They have been found and it can cause problems later. Travel continues until there it is right in front of them a large island with a large wizard tower right in the middle of it. They group has reached its destination.

Upon arriving the keeper of the tower seems surprised to see the troop but also seem to know the whole group by name, Like actual name(Shyft).

Encounter:

• Captain Alerton, Spell caster, 26 Zombies, 13 skeletons, 2 ghast, 1 acid zombie, a lot more unseen.
• Megalodon
• 3 siren

Session 17

After a night of preparation, the group sets sail. It is expected to be a long time on the ocean. Over the course of the month, it feels like nothing is happening ever. It is so boring on the ship and the group is going stir crazy. Other than a few weird encounters and a link up with the departed for a few days not a whole lot happens.

Encounter:

• Giant Ape
• 2 Flying Monkeys
• 3 Phase Monkeys

Session 16

Rowan and Denzi head right to the collage to see what they can do about bringing Hurizur back. There has to be a way. The rest of the night is spent drinking and reminiscing. The next day the group decided that they needed the help of the council. While there they learned a lot about some of the things going on. But Denzi was being scryed on. The Primis killed the Scry and got a concerned look. He then asked if the group would be willing to take his apprentice with them where they are going. There is something on the other end that he needs more information on. They agree to allow Faryton to travel with them. A call is made again to Denzi’s dad, and he wont talk about it but is says that they need to talk. While waiting for everything to be in place to be taken back to Baldur’s gate the group is sitting in the bar again where they find Sko drinking. The 4 of them after a few hours make their way to the council again where they meet up with Faryton and are teleported to the cathedral of Baldur’s gate.

After arriving in Bualders Gate and updating the Duke and leosin the group set off to the Low Lantern. The city is setting up for the festival and just a sad reminder Hurizur is gone. Denzi, Rowan , and Kal make their way out of the city and down the river. Denzi takes them to Hurizurs home. It is time to put Hurizur to rest and put all of his things away.

The next day Denzi decideds that it is time to talk to her dad and figure out what is happening. They make their way to what is her hide out, where they then go an meet her dad. Family secrets are revealed to them hand Denzi. They learn that the Alpha Pack wants her to use as leverage to get to her grandfather who is the oldest dragon in the world. They want his horde and that is why they are working with the cult. Preparations are made to set sail and try and fix this and get their revenge for Hurizur.

Session 15

As things the group settled after the fight with lang and Bog, Skokir went off on his own, he had his own job to do here. But the rest of the group went on the search for the treasure, and how this place related to the castle in the sky they learned about back in Greeniest. Clearing their way through the castle the eventually find Bogs living quarters. While starting to look through them Kal hears 2 voices that he knows very well. Rezmier and Ella are upstairs. He says there is no way the group can take him, he is to strong. A plan to hid and wait it out in Bogs room gives us away because of the bird Bog kept in there. We made a run for it, but in the end became cornered and had no way out. Rezmier caught up and Kal took that on him self to protect everyone else. Kal dies at the hand of Rezmier but the group is able to finish of Rezmier. As he died it was relied by the rest of the group that it was just a week copy of Rezmier and not the actual one. Denzi works quickly to bring Kal back before his soul can leave his body, get him back.

Continuing the search brings the group to a observation room with a teleportation circle at the end of it. Ella left through that circle and they must have taken the gold there as well. After copying the circle and gather all that they can the group sets out to leave.

On the trip back to Waterdeep things take a turn, the group gets ambushed by the Swagan again. They are still trying to get to Denzi. In attempts to take her a new approach is made. They attempt to kill me instead of capturing me. Hurizur steps in the line of fire and is disinagrated. Denzi scooped him up into a bag and gathered all of his things and set out to get him home. Denzi, Rowan, and Kal walk the rest of the way back to Waterdeep in pure grief.

Encounter:

• Oozeblec Slime
• 2 Bullywug
• 12 Bullywug (Wont fight- Just holding the line)
• 2 Gargoyle
• Rezmir
• 6 Sahuagin

Session 14

The troop continued their journey through the swamp until the heard the sound of what seemed like war drums ringing through the swamp. Carefully they made their way closer until the fount a look out post a little away from the main encampment. This gave them a starting point where Rowan went in as a bullywug to try and do some pre-scouting. This got him into the main part of the castle giving the group a baseline for entry. Next was how do the rest of the team get into the castle. Rowan and Kal came up with a plan to release an elemental on the camp causing cayos to allow everyone to sneak in. upon seeing Lan Rowan also thought it would be a good idea to shift into Lang. This only made things worse. The party did not have a solid base line of who Lang was and Rowan trying to be him made things much worse. Land retuned with vengeance knowing someone was pretending to be him and a strong sussption that it was us. Lang called out Hurizur to finish what they hard stated, but the team was already caught up in another combat. Rowan took that time to continue to antagonize Lang and make the situation worse again. Lang and Hurizur eventually did have it out and this time Hurizur came out victoius, Killing his nemesis for good this time.

While all of this is happening Bog per the request of Rowan made his way to the fight. Kal and Bog went at it, fighting and talking through what ever has happened. In the end Kal also came out on top and Bog died. With this Kals weapon took Bogs soul and Kal was left with the relief and regret of what just took place between Bog and him self.

Encounter:

• 4 Dragonclaws, 1 Guard DSrake
• 4 Cultists, 1 Dragonclaw
• 4 Dragonclaws, Lang
• Bog

LEVEL UP

6 and 7

Session 13

Morning came and the group made thier way across to the chow hall. At the table they start to plan what to do. After some food Sokir and Denzi made their way to the room, Bog and the red wizard had just gone into, but could not get it. Seemed to be magically locked. After another moment the spell drops and they get in. Denzi shape into a small spider so She can crawl under the door. It is empty, Bog and the wizard are gone but Denzi dose see something that might be a secret door.

Denzi Returned and the group gather to make their way into what was a tunnel. It lead out just past the encampment into the swamp. After a few hours of walking, they spotted what seemed to be tree houses above, while scouting tempest died so they made their way forward with caution. The group entered what is called the Kingdom of Berez. It is ruled by Son of Nefleps, Grand ruler of the mirror, frog king of the Berez, High King Lord Spips the 3^rd of this name. He was adamant that all give him something shiny or could not pass. With the help of Rowan, the party all gave up something small and he was happy with it. Then Denzi gave him the ship in a bottle they had. He insisted on trying it right then and there. And a full-sized ship with a crew of 14 skeletons appear. The group agreed the help him with that problem but in the end his shaman wiped them all out with one turn. After some more negotiations on Rowans part the party left with some new trinkets.

Few more hours of travel and camp was made. They encountered a camp and gave it some space, trying to not cause problems. When inhabitance returned, they were the lizard folk working for the cult. Rowan tried to make them out to be friends but turns out that did not really work. Overnight they were attacked. Morning came and the group made way back out into the swamp in the direction the lizards had come from in hopes to find the castle.

Encounter:

• 7 Lizardfolk, 2 sleeping Lizardfolk
• 2 Snakes, 2 Giant Snakes, 4 Spiders

Session 12

As the everyone settled into bed, Denzi grab Khalan and Jemna and made their way to give a proper beat down for the afternoon encounter of shit talking that happened outside the bar earlier that day. There Denzi meet Jemna’s companion Skokhir. After a proper beat down they all returned to the ship. Denzi spent the rest of the night of getting things settled for this new ship before they set out to join the caravan in the morning. Morning came and the ship was staffed and ready to sale, and the troop set out to follow the caravan.

Day 1 and 2 or travel were uneventful. On the third day after setting up camp for the night a group of Orcs walk by. They know Hurizur and are talking shit. Even after all this time they decided that it was worthwhile to talk shit and upset Hurizur. But the shit talk was more than Denzi was willing to let happen, and she took a slash at one of them. After a long battle they let one live. They told him that they were a part of the cult of dragons.

Travel went on for a few more days. A women with the cult made an effort to angerly stair at Denzi for all of travel. Travel continues and the group makes their way to the outpost. While there the cult unloads their wagons, and the party makes camp. While there Kal comes across an orc named Bog and he is sure that he needs to die. So after a long night of plotting the group did not come up with a plan but on our way into our rooms there was an incident. the angry elf woman starts crying and slapped Denzi. Hurizur stepped in and slapped her and instantly killed her. This caused the group to be locked down in our room. It was not a night of good rest, but morning comes anyway.

Encounter:

• 3 Thugbears
• 3 Orcs, 1 Blackblood Orc, 2 Dire Wolves, 2 Wolves

Session 11

After a day of Interrogation and brutal battles the group takes some time to relax as well as search the ship. They make some plans to get some things and head onto the docks. Kal is walking and instantly a woman sees him and runs and jumps into his arms. Kal is not having it and needs to step away. Denzi steps in to talk to the people while he composes himself and then they all convene back on the ship. After some awkward conversations, they decided now is the right time to call a meeting with the council. After some time, sorting things, out there the group decided that they need to go shopping. After ensuring they have gathered all they need the group splits up and dose their own things. Arrangements were made to get a crew and fast for the ship, as well as more conversations with long lost friends (Stew and Kadala), and even a heated conversation with a patron (Pretoria). The night came to a close and a new day started bright and early with a list of things to do. After a trip to the school again they stop by the warehouse. They learned this is most likely our last night here if they are to step out to follow the cult. Kal and Denzi secured a crew for tomorrow bright and early and finished making preparations for the ship to leave as well as for the four of them to leave on land. The night ended with Rowan sharing who he is and the real danger it could cause if people find out because of the stigma around Changelings.

Session 10

They team has finally Arrived in water deep. The Primus was there letting in each wagon and asking questions. After the whole caravan made it through the holding area, The party tracked the wagons to a ware house. Tempest was set to guard and then they went and found an inn across the street. Kal and Hurizur noticed a Mentor in the corning having dinner. She took notice of Hurizur and Like what she saw. After an evening of flirting, she grabbed him by the shirt and lead him to her room. It was decided that it would be best to stand watch and not lose the cult. During Denzi’s watch She was abducted and take away to a ship while a doppelganger replaced her in the group. The morning started with a trip to the collage so that Rowan could submit his application to the bard school. On the walk back A massive sink hole opened in front of them. It was 30 ft deep and full of shit. They also came to what is called the Hero’s Garden in the city and heard a small child yelling for help. With a quick run into the main garden, they found that there were 3 zombies and the massive, large Acid creature. They ran into help and the Denzi doppelganger quickly killed Rowan and proceeded to go after Kal. Between the doppelganger, and a skeleton that came from the ground that was enough to put Kal unconscious. All while that was happening Hurizur was off fight the massive Acid creature. This was all too much, and they ended up being bested, but luckily a member of the council saved them. After everyone was back up they decided that they would start the search for Denzi. They decided to retrace their steps to figure out when She had gone missing and where she might be. On their way back to the inn, the came across a man whole sold fortune cookies but would also give a rumor. 3 cookies were bought, and 3 rumors were had. These rumors where just what they needed to find their path to search for Denzi. After shopping and a short rest, they made their way to the docks and had a massive fight for the ship that they thought she was on. After a lot of dead bodies and a lot of searching Denzi was found Naked and locked in a cage. She was freed just in time for another round of combat on the ship. This one seemed to be the final and they admitted defeat of the ship.

Encounter:

• Doppelganger
• 1 Acid Zombie, 2 Zombies, 2 Skeletons
• 5 Pirate
• 5 Pirate
• 4 Sahuagin (Fish People)

Session 9

Travel continued to Waterdeep. Day in and day out the trip was uneventful. Travel is slow and boring. One after noon on the lunch stop Denzi stepped out into the woods to gather some resources. There is was attacked by 2 armored owl bears. The belonged to a Druid who raised and sells them. After retuning to wagon the caravan was up and arms about a platinum stag who they were going to hunt. Denzi ran back and asked the Druid for help. After getting the stag away from the caravan the day continued back to normal. Travel went back to uneventful till one evening while call was fishing in the dark to maintain his low profile, one of the cult members peed on him. The cult was just making it known that they know he was there. It became less important for him to keep his low profile it was not helping any way. And the spot light that would soon be on the group negated all the hiding. They woke up one morning to the entire landscape covered in these spores. An effort was made to clear them and get the caravan on the road. After a few days more of travel a lot of people were starting to have symptoms of site rot during an ambush. After the fight, with some investigation Denzi realized that she could cure this if they could get to a swamp and if not everyone would lose their site. The 4 with the help of a few others made their way to the swamp to gather flowers for the cure. This cure and the effort made to get it earned the party favor with those traveling with the caravan. Just when things started to settle down things with the cult picked up. The group had acquired the journal and notes they were taking on them, but they were now attempting to harm the group under the cover of niceness. Jemna stepped in to help, she knew of the teams plans and had been advised to gain allies in her mission, similar to her own. Travel continues for a but more time before a cultist went dead and the team was accused. The caravan stepped in and shut it down, but tensions were rising. Finally, the troop made their way into the city of Waterdeep.

Encounter:

• 1 Ogre
• 3 Bug bear
• 1 Troll (was fighting other part of caravan)
• 6 Troglodyte (was fighting other part of caravan)

LEVEL UP

5

Session 8

Over the next 2 days Hurizur over at the arena won his next 2 fights taking him into the championship fight on the final day of the festival. Everyone was there for this fight and Hurizur was the crowd favorite as the new underdog coming in and doing so well. The excitement in the air quickly turned to concern when the reigning champion walked out and we all saw who he was fight. Langdedrosa walk out into the fighting ring. Hurizur had a small moment of panic until Denzi reassured him. As the fight started the two went all in like they had waited their who life for this. Hurizur took a real beating but came back with multiple critical blows to Lang giving Hurizur the win as he cut the tail off of Lang. There is a new Champion of Baldur’s Gate. Leosin approached with the Grand Duke to present the winner with his new sword and invite us to have more private conversation about the cult and what just happened in the morning.

After a meeting about what the group knew they were sent to the outskirts of the city in investigate a shop that could be helping the cult. After a walk out there the troop stops in like they are doing some shopping to see what they can learn, A plane to sell the cult symbol is made and executed drawing the owner and his hell dog along with the cultist hiding in the up stairs to follow and fight the group. The group took them all down and captured Airayax to return him to the Duke for questioning. After that there were some personal conversations had and then the group made a plan to follow the cult. A few days of everyone doing their own thing and prepping to leave again the reconvined to set out with the caravan moving north.

Travel to Waterdeep started and the group settled into the long travel north

Encounter:

• 3 Cultist, 1 Hell Hound, Airayax
• Spectral Spirit
• 4 Zombies

Session 7

Some down time after the groups time in Greeniest was had. Everyone really spent time on their own agendas for a while.

• Hurizur
  • Spent time at the blacksmith working on his plate armor.
  • Got settled in for the big arena fights.
• Rowan
  • Spent time with his mom.
  • Got to work on flyers for Pretoria.
• Kal and Denzi
  • Went shopping.
  • Checked on the fencing of their wagon.
  • Denzi got Kal a spot in the pit fight.

After everyone settled their own personal things the troop spent the next two days at the festival playing games and watching the fights. Both the arena and pit fights. Kal really earned his keep in the pit fights. He made it to the championship round, where there was a double knock out, where Kal took second in the tie breaker round. Hurizur got through the intro round for the area moving on to day two.

Session 6

As travel continued the group was faced with attacks from bandits. With this Denzi released Rowan but made sure he knew that there was no getting away. But it was safer for everyone to fight and not be an easy target. While traveling the party had help another wagon who had got stuck. They had been traveling together for a while. While traveling the wagon had another crash. This time Denzi was able to catch a glance inside. This wagon was part of the cult. Upon telling Kal the group took care of the cult and acquired the wagon for themselves. Travel finally came to an end as the party reached Baldur’s Gate. Rowan Ran off as soon as they made it to the city, while everyone settled in and made way to the inn. Denzi sent tempest to follow Rowan she was not going to lose him but it was safer for her to not follow. The three of them made their way back to the low lantern for a room with a bed and some real food. The group parts was with Leosin.

Rowan got to his mom and made sure she was okay and let her know what was going on. This caused her to want to clear things up between Rowan and Denzi. She knows Denzi and does not believe that she is at all involved in this and that Rowan has jumped to conclusions. In addition, While Rowan was gone she had adopted a puppy and Rowan was sure that it was also there as a spy. want to see if Denzi can help confirm that her puppy is in fact a puppy and not another man. They decided that Denzi’s Magic could help clear this up.

After a long conversation with, things seem to be cleared up and across the board it is assumed that the target is Denzi and not Rowan. But Rowans past was revealed about what happened to his dad. With this specific pirate crew. Now that the air is cleared up between the four of them, Denzi sets out to make sure that things in the city are settle and do all of her check ins as well as see about fencing this horde. That kind of money will be helpful. While doing so she learns that Hurizur has earned a spot in the Baldur’s Gate Arena fights. He has worked so hard for this, so she sets everything up to make sure he can compete.

Encounter:

• 6 Bandits
• 5 Cultists
• 2 Dragonclaws, 4 Cultist, 2 Kobold, 2 Winged Kobolds

LEVEL UP

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Session 5

Rowan ran off leaving the group, on his dash out of the cave he ran into Langdedrosa who quickly knocked him unconscious and locked him up with the other prisoners. Despite the pleas from the others Rowan Got himself free and left the others imprisoned. He traveled back to the town on his own got some supplies and left immediately for Baldur’s Gate.

Despite Rowan running off this cave can hold answers for both Denzi and Kal. So, the three of them press on. They do manage to destroy the eggs they found as well as learn a little about the man Denzi and Hurizur are hunting. He seems to be calling the shots. They integrated one of the generals who seems to answer to him, but she would not give up anything. What they did learn is everyone is hunting Kal and he seems too not be safe anywhere. They finished searching the cave and find the prisoners. As the make their way out Leosin the primary target of the search shares some of the information he knows of the cult.

The group decided it was best to get the prisoners back to the town and get a good night sleep and then start the trip back to Baldur’s Gate. The cult and Rowan are both headed north so that is where the three of them will go. Rowan on foot and the rest on horseback it was easy for the Group to catch Rowan. Rowan was in that seemed to be a manic state and did not trust any of them. Eventually they had to Secure him because he was being violent. But with a tied-up Rowan the troop slowly made their way back toward Baldur’s Gate.

Encounter:

• 1 Black Guard Drake
• 4 Kobold
• Frulam

Session 4

Rowan checked into the camp in a disguise (Changeling- his eye did not change) and something about the check in triggered an evacuation of the camp. Orders to move out were given and the group took that moment to get out before someone came looking for them. While moving out good intelligence was gather through tempest and it should be enough to earn their reward. As the four of them made their way back the blue dragon that was with the cult attacking the city flew overhead. After returning to the town and reporting back it was decided that the group would return tomorrow and infiltrate the camp. On returning the next day the camp had been moved out and the remains burned down so getting into the cave was not as hard as previously planned. One small look out was all that the troop would need to clear out to get into the cave. As the four made their way into the cave with Rowans new puppy in tow Kal started to share a little about how the cult worked and kind of what he thought we could expect to find. There were many rooms that were searched and cleared in the hunt for the eggs that needed destroyed as well as the prisoners they were sent to save. While searching the troop came across Lang the blue dragonborn again, this time it was a real fight now that everyone could participate, but none the less brutal. In the end the lighting breath that he set out dropped Rowan and the puppy. As the puppy died the group watched the puppy leave dog form and be a dead man laying on the floor. This man was tattooed with a pirate mark of the Alpha Pack Corsair crew. This gave Denzi some pause/confusion and set Rowan running and abandoning the group.

• (Denzi was confused on why this pirate crew would be following her and what could they possible want, and based off of Rowans reaction was he in on it. Was that why he wanted to join her and Hurizur to begin with.)
• (Rowan recognized the tattoo as the same brand that had killed his father, why where they following him and was his mother in danger? Also, Denzi is a Pirate, and she can change her tattoos. Is she involved?)

Encounters:

• 6 Cultist turning Kobold?
• 2 Dragonclaws
• 4 Mushrooms
• 5 Kobold, 2 Blue Guard Drakes
• Langdedrosa, 2 Thugs

Session 3

After sleeping much of the next day Denzi woke before the others, she needed to make sure that she figured out what was going on. The man she was hunting was here in this town yesterday. She went and started asking around the town to see if anyone had more information on this guy. After getting not a much information she made her way back to the keep as everyone was starting to wake up. Turns out they are now the heroes here in the town and everyone is grateful. The leadership did manage to get some information from the cult member we captured, and scouts have been sent out to find the encampment that was talked about. A lot had apparently happened while they had sleep. The camp was found, and it was thought that a highly valued prisoner was still in there. The four of them were offered a reward to venture in there and see what kind of information could be gathered and if there was a way in to save the captive people. The group agreed all driven by different forces to help but all still willing to go. Kal hates the cult and that was enough of a reason to help. Denzi and Hurizur are still looking for that man who would likely be there, and finally Rowan who is still looking for all of the details to write about. So, the next day came and the troop set out to find the camp, on the way coming across some cultist still lingering around. Finally, the camp was found, and Rowan took the opportunity to try and fake a check in while Denzi used Tempest to keep watch, the goal was to buy a little time to come up with an infiltration plan.

Encounters:

• 4 Cultists, 8 Kobolds
• 1 Bear
• 6 Cultists, 2 Priests, 1 Warrior Dwarf

Session 2

As the group settled into the keep with the rest of the towns folk that they had helped get here they were introduced to the Governor. He was not sure why to town was being targeted or what they wanted specifically but he did know that they were going after the mill. He needed help protecting the mill. He also asked if the opportunity would present itself a prisoner could help get more information. The Denzi, Hurizur, Rowan, and Kal agree to help and set out to toward the mill. On the way more villagers were rescued as well as a small puppy found. The group continued their way to the mill and eventually did manage to save it aw well as get a prisoner. Once they returned exhausted, they settled into the space and tried to get some sleep. Once again that rest was interrupted, and they set out to the chapel to help once again. This was honestly a quick ambush and rescue. As Denzi made her way back to the Governor the cult was starting to pull out and the sun was starting to peak. While talking with the governor, they were interrupted by a blue dragonborn named Langdedrosa approached with 3 of his own prisoners. A mother and her two young children. He wanted a show of strength and asked for the strongest to go out to fight. Win or lose the family was free to go if someone accepted the challenge. The strongest was Hurizur. Denzi and Hurizur agreed he would go out for the fight. It was very effective in showing the cults strength and Hurizur went down with Lang’s first attack but true to his word as soon as Hurizur was down the people were free and the cult left. Hurizur was brought back up by the towns healers and the four quietly made their way to their space and settled in for some much-needed sleep as the sun came up.

Encounters:

• 1 Guard, 3 Cultists
• 1 Priest, 2 Cultists
• 4 Cultists, 4 Guards
• 3 Priests, 3 Kobolds, 1 Drake dog
• 4 Cultists, 4 Kobolds
• Langdedrosa

Session 1

Denzi and Hurizur were having dinner at the local tavern in Baldur’s Gate. Denzi was doing her best to explain this new adventure they were setting out on and what they would most likely experience. Rowan approached the pair in hope to join them on their trip. As an aspiring bard the collage would most definitely be impressed if he could write the stories of the cult as they were unfolding. They agreed to travel together and set out in the morning. Over the course of the trip there were a few encounters, but the group stuck to the main road so mostly uneventful. One of the nights after a stay in a cave Rowan had a “Dream”, in the morning his eye was changed to purple and gold. Something about a beautiful woman and a plan to play music. Travel continued for the 3 as they got to know each other and shared stories.

Meanwhile, Kal was traveling as well. Not as safe of a path while trying to keep a low profile. Despite his efforts he was still found. One of those fights revealed to him that he was in fact being hunted and that a reward had been issued from him. He needed to find a place to lay low. He eventually found himself in the small town of greenest where he managed to patch himself up and keep out of sight. The days he hid out by the lake fishing but usually around dinner would make his was to the local inn for some dinner.

On June 19^th Kal continued with this order of events but as he is having dinner 3 men try to grab him, I fight breaks out that had made its way out front of the Tavern. As this is happening, Denzi, Hurizur, and Rowan are making their way into town. The three of them stopped the men from beating the shit out of Kal. Denzi with so many questions about the man who was there offered to by Kal dinner in hopes to learn more. Turns out he does not know anything more than he was with the cult.

Dinner ended and the 4 of them went their separate ways for a night’s rest. Just as sleep had settled in the four of them found themselves jolted away by the rumblings and chaos of the city. They made their way outside just to find that the city was under siege by the cult and a large blue dragon. The four of them work together to start getting the people to safety and put out as much of the fire as they could on the way. Eventually the do arrive at the keep from the back hidden entrance.

Encounters:

• 8 Kobolds
• 2 Cultists, 5 Kobolds