The party, consisting of Markuss, Agatha, Bjorn Smallhorn, Ferro, and Makiri, began their adventure in a dark room resembling a starry sky after walking through a portal. They discussed their mission to chase the high priestess, Saviya, and noted the solid ground beneath them despite the floating appearance of the room. Markuss pointed out a door, and after Makiri listened at it and heard silence, they decided to open it.
Inside, they found a smaller room filled with wooden counters, unlit candles, metal fragments, and a glowing glass orb. The walls were adorned with various religious symbols, some of which Markuss recognized as being associated with Lamashtu, the mother of monsters. The group debated the significance of these symbols, with Markuss suggesting a connection to the imprisonment of Rovagug. Makiri proposed a candle lighting ritual to honor the gods, and Agatha agreed to assist.
As they prepared for the ritual, glowing red eyes appeared in the ceiling, causing fear among the party members. Bjorn, Makiri, and Markuss became frightened, while Ferro was even more affected. Attempts to recall knowledge about the situation were unsuccessful, and Agatha’s attempt to cast Dispel Magic resulted in significant self-damage. Bjorn managed to break down the door, revealing a new cylindrical room filled with swirling smoke.
Inside, Makiri recognized an inscription stating, “Let death be final, for we are not keepers of the grave,” but became paralyzed as she entered the center of the room. Ferro attempted to help her escape paralysis, and with Markuss’s assistance, she was freed. Makiri then successfully disabled the trap, allowing the party to enter another room adorned with murals of a figure named Chakex.
The party encountered a woman named Niesha, who offered to show them the door they sought. However, the party expressed distrust, leading to an initiative roll as Niesha attacked Ferro. The ensuing battle saw Makiri vaulting over a desk to engage Niesha, while Bjorn landed a stunning hit. Agatha healed herself, and Ferro used a spell strike against Niesha. Despite her attempts to escape, Niesha jumped into a drainage pipe, prompting the party to discuss their next steps.
As Niesha re-emerged, the party engaged her again, with Makiri attempting to stab her and Agatha strategizing against her slime-like nature. The battle continued with various attacks and healing spells, culminating in Ferro’s critical hit that killed Niesha. The fight continued with the party facing other enemies, including a librarian who attempted to escape but was grappled by Ferro.
After a series of attacks and healing actions, the librarian managed to escape into a grate, prompting the party to discuss covering the grates to prevent further escapes. In their search of the library, Makiri and Bjorn discovered a secret door hidden in the wall, and Makiri found another secret door further down the hallway, setting the stage for their next adventure.