Encounter at Shadow Castle Keep Part 3

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Tex says, Where did the soldier go? He was over this way some place. He moves due west. Although he doesn't notice any tracks in that area, he can see a figure lying prone behind some bushes just to the southwest (blue S on the map).

Tex I think I saw him wander off to the southwest Prost comments, mounting Fluffy, and loading his slingstaff. Riding southwest brings Prost to a spot between some trees. Peering across a murky-looking pond, he can just make out the prone form behind the bushes.

Cyrius follows Prost and materializes his mind blade in its longsword configuration.

Worrel follows Tex to the west, going slightly beyond him. From his position, he's pretty certain the figure lying down is the missing soldier.

Lola notes that the ground here is very flat, so she stays with the witch, drawing and loading her crossbow.

Marzena looks around, asking Do you see him?
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Assume that squares without numbers in them are impassible. Trees and bushes in these areas provide cover to things behind them, but ponds don't.

 

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Tex: uninjured
Prost: loaded slingstaff readied, uninjured
Fluffy: uninjured
Cyrius: mind blade longsword readied, uninjured
Worrel: uninjured
Lola: loaded crossbow readied, uninjured
Marzena: uninjured
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There he is,Tex says. Hey, are you alright? he calls out to the soldier.

He gets his bow ready and moves to 0605 looking to see if he's ok and around to see if something else is about.

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Lola asks the witch to go with her, and she moves to 1307.
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Prost rides fluffy to 1409...Yealling out! Hey are you ok
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Worrel skirts the pond and moves past Tex. Once there, he checks the area for evil auras.
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Cyrius advances to 1208, watching the "south" for activity.
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There he is,Tex says. Hey, are you alright? he calls out to the soldier. He gets his bow ready and moves forward looking to see if the soldier is ok and around to see if something else is about.

Lola asks the witch to go with her, and she moves south. Marzena follows.

Prost rides Fluffy southeast...Yelling out, Hey are you ok!?

Worrel skirts the pond and moves past Tex. Once there, he checks the area for evil auras.

Cyrius advances, watching the "south" for activity.

Worrel detects the presence of evil. Before he can focus in to determine the number and location of such auras, the soldier responds to Tex and Prost by standing up. You can now see that he is no longer alive. His skin has an unnatural pallor and green worms crawl in and out of every orifice. You are reminded of a song Filge was singing when you first met him...

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This creature is terrifying:
  • Everyone (including Fluffy, but not including Worrel) must make a DC14 will save or be panicked!
  • Worrel is immune and Tex gets +4 from Worrel's aura of courage.
Assume that squares without numbers in them are impassible. Trees and bushes in these areas provide cover to things behind them, but ponds don't.

 

ACTIVE EFFECTS
1. Prost: loaded slingstaff readied, uninjured
2. Fluffy: uninjured
3. Cyrius: mind blade longsword readied, uninjured
4. Tex: bow readied, uninjured
5. Lola: loaded crossbow readied, uninjured
6. Worrel: uninjured
7. Marzena: uninjured
8. Undead Soldier: very scary, uninjured
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Marzena says, Oh no! He's a shoggoth! She casts Mage Armor on herself.
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Bolstered by Worrel at his side, Tex shakes off the heeby jeebies.

He takes a step to the side (to 0505) to ensure a clear shot and fires 3 arrows at the "Shoggoth" THINKING: whatever that is.
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AGGaaaaa!!!Prost screams in terror, dropping his Slingstaff, and (Panicked) running away...
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(4x20'=80') to 2116 (off map to SE) or if he can use Fluffy to run away that would be 4x40'=120'...leaving that to you Pat to figure out. Not sure about direction he would run or if he can use Fluffy to escape since that would be the fastest way for him to get away
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Athena aid us 'gainst this abomination! Cyrius exclaims, and pauses to charge his mind blade with psychic energy, then flings it at the ghastly creature.
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If the shoggoth is unaffected by psychic energy, the 2nd d8 -- rolling 5 -- is the psychic component

 

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Lola does a will save, move 10' south (1309) and then shots at the soldier.

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"Begone! Feel Mitra's purifying light!," shouts Worrel as he steps forward. A flickering light gleams on his sword as it sweeps towards the undead.

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S'all right, don't let it interfere with your Yuletide festivities.

 

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No worries, hope you get it sorted out soon.

 

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Well, I recovered most of the data for this game, so we're back in business... Thanks for your patience.

 

AGGaaaaa!!! Prost screams in terror, drops his Slingstaff, and rides Fluffy away from the menace as fast as four legs will carry him.

Athena aid us 'gainst this abomination! Cyrius exclaims, and pauses to charge his mind blade with psychic energy, then flings it at the ghastly creature. The blade tears through the air with a hissing shriek, before cutting a furrow in the creature's body [17 hp damage]

Bolstered by Worrel at his side, Tex shakes off the heeby jeebies. He takes a step to the side to ensure a clear shot and fires 3 arrows at the "Shoggoth" THINKING: whatever that is. His arrows quiver in flight, eagerly anticipating the violent conclusion of the mission on which they have been sent. Two of them strike home [10 hp damage].

Unafraid, Lola moves south and then shoots at the soldier. There is slight whoosh as her shot goes sailing into the center of the foe [3 hp damage]

Begone! Feel Mitra's purifying light!, shouts Worrel as he steps forward. A flickering light gleams on his sword as it sweeps towards the undead. The first slash of his sword viciously hacks through the creature without much resistance [20 hp damage]. He doesn't even need to follow up with a second swing, as there's not enough connecting tissue left for the worms to knit back together.

Wide-eyed at the party's efficiency, Marzena comments, Your gods certainly favor you today! I've seen these creatures murder and infect larger groups than ours. Quckly, help me gather up these worms. We will be able to use them for one of the recipes I mentioned before...

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Combat over. Prost is no longer frightened and can ride back to the party if he wishes.

 

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Prost returns, ashamed at his behavior and search’s for his sling staff before returning to the party... commenting Sorry
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Don't let it bother ya Prost. I nearly had to get some new pants myself.

Tex will try to help gather the worms with the edge of his Axe. He won't touch them and cleans his Axe carefully later.
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Imitating Texudus, Cyrius will materialize his mind blade in its longsword configuration and use it to herd the worms together for collection.
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Worrel will also assist with gathering the worms, craping them onto his shield with the flat of his sword.
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That was supposed to be "scraping" .. not what it might look like.

 

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Lola watches as the others gather worms. Making sure nothing else comes to surprise us, her crossbow loaded and at the ready.

She also says a little prayer thanking her god for being able to disperse the enemy quickly.
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Update: I'm working on getting a new arcane caster recruited into the game. I was hoping to get them involved before starting the 4th module, but if we don't get the new character sorted out in the next couple of days I'll get you guys started and they can join in progress.

 

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patransom wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:32 am
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Update: I'm working on getting a new arcane caster recruited into the game. I was hoping to get them involved before starting the 4th module, but if we don't get the new character sorted out in the next couple of days I'll get you guys started and they can join in progress.

 

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Yes, go right ahead ... take time to get them sorted out.

 

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patransom wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:32 am
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Update: I'm working on getting a new arcane caster recruited into the game. I was hoping to get them involved before starting the 4th module, but if we don't get the new character sorted out in the next couple of days I'll get you guys started and they can join in progress.

 

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I ditto what everyone else says, take your time. Having a good time.

 

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Aaaaand... we're back. Thanks for your patience.

 

Having quickly dispatched the worm-infected undead soldier, the group makes its way back through the Calenvicar Swamp and returns to Shadowcastle Keep. There, they find that Master Penkawr has arrived with reinforcements from the garrison at Rastingdrung. Penkawr and the soldiers of the keep are pleased to learn that these reinforcements likely won't be needed, since it seems the party has dealt with the lizardfolk threat. Likewise, they are pleased that the party managed to rescue their ally Marzena, although saddened to learn of the fate of their other comrade.

Also recently arrived is another witch from Marzena's coven, Ardrea, who came to investigate why Marzena had been out of contact recently.
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After the initial greetings and explanations of what's happened over the past few days, Marzena (with some additional input from Ardrea, who knows much of the same information) repeats what she knows about the worms for Penkawr's benefit.

After listening carefully, the wizard comments, So, we've confirmed that these worms are real and definitely a problem. But we aren't sure how big a problem or what their connection is to this so-called 'Triad of Sixes' cult or the 'Age of Worms' mentioned in their writings. Or what, if anything, we right-thinking persons ought to be doing about it. I'm afraid we've reached the limits of our local knowledge and information.

However, that's not to say there's nothing more to be done. I have an old friend and colleague, Eligos the Sage, who's something of an expert on, among other things, esoteric cults, ancient prophesies, and mysterious arcana. I think it would be best to seek his advice on this matter. He resides in Tula, the City State of Mages. Thus, if you are not opposed to more travel, I suggest you bring the documents, clues, and a sample of these worms to him. I will write a letter you can give to him, asking that he provide you all the reasonable assistance he can. He owes me more than one favor...
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Ardrea listens carefully to Marzena and the wizard Penkawr. Ardrea is unsure of Marzena's obligations and current responsibilities, but it's clear Marzena is committed to helping this group. As a newer member of the coven, Ardrea offers her support alongside or in place of Marzena should her duties compel her elsewhere.
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