Our heroes steeled their resolve for their confrontation with Belcorra. The spectral menace cast a single spell before vanishing, leaving behind an unsettling presence that lingered in the air. Unwilling to chase her blindly, the group took time to recuperate before resuming their exploration.
Their journey led them to an encounter with a group of humanoids known as caligni. As Dreg initiated conversation, they discovered that the caligni revered Urthagul—a creature the party had recently slain. Tensions escalated when Dreg revealed the lens taken from Urthagul’s remains. This enraged the caligni, who attacked without hesitation. Though not particularly formidable, the creatures exploded upon death, causing significant collateral damage.
Continuing their search, the heroes uncovered a locked chamber containing a moaning figure sprawled on the ground. Initially appearing lifeless, the individual suddenly grabbed a sword and prepared to strike. Reacting swiftly, the heroes dispatched him before he could launch an attack.
Opening yet another door, they came across another aggressive group of caligni, who wasted no time in initiating combat. The fight was short-lived, as the heroes swiftly overpowered them.
However, not all of the caligni sought conflict. One approached the party with an offer—if they assisted in clearing out the wisps sent by Belcorra, including a second group that had gone unnoticed, and gathered uncooked chuul eggs, she would act as their liaison with the remaining caligni. Recognizing the strategic advantage, the heroes accepted the deal.
Upon successfully eliminating the wisps, their path crossed with Belcorra once more. This time, she unleashed a flurry of spells before vanishing yet again. Though battered, the heroes remained standing, their resolve stronger than ever.
With newfound alliances and lingering threats, the heroes brace themselves for the battles yet to come. The mysteries of the vaults are far from over.