In the shadowy depths of Crownhold, the air was thick with tension as the Red Mantis assassins huddled together in the Rough Rider Room, their sanctuary from the chaos outside. Flickering shadows danced against the walls, cast by the damaged furnace nearby, while the group took a moment to regroup and heal from their previous encounters. Aguta the Dreadice conjured a chill to soothe their weary bodies, while Pato Loco tended to their wounds, and Kaida Arashi offered his healing touch, revitalizing the team for the challenges ahead.
With their strength renewed, Aguta the Dreadice received a holy symbol from Kaznail Fancy Pants, enhancing their ruse as Goramite priests. They carefully reviewed their supplies and discussed their escape routes, ultimately deciding to ascend through the center stairs to avoid the trainee guards and the formidable talking polar bears they had encountered. However, upon reaching the Kodiaks’ chamber, their deception was tested as the intelligent bears confronted them. Aguta the Dreadice’s claim of priestly authority fell flat, and only Pato Loco’s quick apology allowed them to retreat without further conflict.
The stakes rose as they ascended to the second floor, where they encountered a Goramite Guard Trainer who questioned their unusual appearance. Aguta the Dreadice, now masquerading as “Aguta the Dreadice,” spun a tale of reinforcements from Glacier’s Rest, gaining entry into a Goramite Break Room filled with magical items. But suspicion brewed among the guards, leading to a swift confrontation. Aguta the Dreadice summoned an Aqueous Orb to trap their foes, while Kaida unleashed a devastating electrical blast, and Pato Loco engaged in fierce melee combat. As the chaos erupted, the team fought valiantly, coordinating their efforts to eliminate the Goramite Warpriest and swiftly dispatch the remaining veterans.
With the immediate threat neutralized, Kaida used his skills to patch up his allies, hiding the bodies among crates to evade detection. The party deliberated their next move, weighing the risks of confronting a troop of trainees against the unknown. Ultimately, they chose to prepare for a showdown with General General General Ordulf Blade Caller, aware of his formidable divine boon. Aguta the Dreadice crafted a strategy involving Aqueous Bubble to incapacitate General Ordulf Blade Caller, while the group set up an ambush in the War Room, enlisting the help of a soldier to bolster their numbers. As General Ordulf Blade Caller entered, dismissing their claims, combat erupted. Aguta the Dreadice unleashed Freezing Rain to hinder the general’s movements, while Kaznail Fancy Pants and Pato Loco struck from the shadows, pressing their advantage as they executed tactical maneuvers to keep General Ordulf Blade Caller off balance.
The session ended with the Red Mantis Assassins mid combat with the mighty General Ordulf Blade Caller.
Threads to Watch:
The implications of Aguta the Dreadice’s disguise as a Goramite priest.
The potential for new allies or enemies within the Barracks.
The effects of the magical items discovered in the break room.
The response of the Kodiaks to the party’s intrusion.
The lingering threat of General General General Ordulf Blade Caller’s divine power.