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Call of the Netherdeep - Session 25: First Eclipse

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Having been contacted by Iwo the previous evening, Tymlor informed his companions that they had been formally invited to join the Cobalt Soul.

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It was afternoon when Tymlor met his Clockwork Companions at the Golden Chip and informed them that, “Iwo of the Cobalt Soul suspects Kruuk the baker is involved in the illegal sale of dangerous magic items, but needs proof before involving the Hand of Ord. Iwo gave us 250 gold coins to take the job, and promised another 250 for bringing them proof that Old Man Kruuk is selling magic items on the black market and another 250 for each magic item confiscated. They assume Kruuk does all his black-market business after sundown, when the bakery closes and suggests we approach the place after dark.”

Sitting down in front of the ship's holonet screen, Reverb scrubs the stains and machine smell out of his armor. "I'm glad I can finally take this helmet off in front of you all," he smiles. It's a common smile.

July 3-4

In the morning, a dark-haired rider arrived from the east, Teyna, Lion of Brindol, in service to the Lord Jarmaath. She warned that while on patrol sweeping up old the Rhest Trail, they ran into a hobgoblin and ogre roadblock waylaying travelers.

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"After sifting through the dragon’s hoard and casting Identify many times, the Clockwork companions went to leave the cave only to discover that their rope was missing and the ramp up was wet and slick.

We need to talk! Who’s Zanzu? How could you? The questions swirled around his mind as Reverb paced quickly through the new ship they had acquired from Jaden, knowing he had to confront Hest, but still not knowing what he would say. The tension in his neck and shoulders gripped him. It was worse than when he was face to face with that dark force wielder, or when Tarnok was ambushed by the Sith, or when their squad was almost eaten by that giant killer worm.

July 2

In the morning, Dameron woke with a fright and told his companions of the dream he had in the night, a vision from St. Aster. The hills were covered in every direction by hundreds of hobgoblins, goblins, worg riders, and their weapons of war. A massive red dragon flew overhead.

That was a close call, but we did it. We exfiltrated our target. It wasn’t the most precarious situation I’ve been in, but General Tarnok is usually there to guide us. Fortunately, Hest was there. Not only did he shield us from that red-robed force user, but the target trusts him. They always do. Something about those watery eyes…

July 1

The Daring Friends convinced Jaervellios to lead them to the forest giants.

July 1

After decorating the front of Vraath Keep with the spiked heads of Koth’s minions, Dameron cast Sending to Captain Soranna and soon received a response.

It was a dark and bumpy ride and when I say dark, I mean it was pitch black. The crate was vacuum-sealed and air-tight. I was prepared for the journey and eager to reunite with Hest. The truck hadn’t stopped moving since we departed and I was grateful that the driver made arrangements to relieve himself without stopping. As it was, I was already on my last canister of oxygen and we were still rolling steady.

June 30 - July 1

Flying as a raven, Gruffudd spotted the wizard’s dropped brooch, swooped down, retrieved it, returned it to Camwise, and flew into the tower.

June 30

Dameron was eager to hunt down the escaped goblin, but Balthasar, Camwise, and Gruffudd convinced him it would be wiser to continue on to find Jaervellios.

June 29

It was around noon when the Daring Friends approached Drellin’s Ferry. Burned-out farms could be seen in the distance.

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The Clockwork companions decided to head west to the hill where the dragon landed the previous morning.

June 28

The Daring Friends woke late in the day and decided to ambush the hobgoblins in their house.

June 27

After visiting Father Derny at the Shrine of St. Aster, Dameron retrieved his ass from Funguy and they set off west toward Assardoth. It was a foggy morning.

June 26

Dameron and Balthasar visited Delora’s and confirmed that there hadn’t been any further goblin trouble since she recovered Kai and avenged his abduction.

June 25

Balthasar accompanied Captain Soranna to search Jarrett’s Sundries. They found a pair of boots matching the Elfborne’s and letters from Iormel indicating that she had been manipulating him.

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The Clockwork companions departed the vibrant city in the early evening, entering the vast desert. As they traveled on the packed sand road, they passed the occasional caravan.

June 24

In the morning, Balthasar went to Maerlynn’s Smithy to purchase a sheath for his talking sword.

June 23

Balthasar heard hissing coming from the south and was Enlarged by Camwise as he drank Potion of Giant Strength. Two green guard drakes attacked Camwise and the wizard fell but popped right back up and blinded a drake with Color Spray while defending himself with Shield. Dameron summoned his Spiritual Hammer and retaliated with a Guiding Bolt and Sacred Flames. Unable to bust the door open, Balthasar toppled bookshelves on the drakes. Camwise finished one with Shocking Grasp before falling to the other. Dameron put the other down with his Spiritual Hammer and revived Camwise but they all passed out from the poison that had been filling the cellar.

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In the morning, the Clockwork companions headed to the wizard’s apartment, a three-story structure.

June 23

The Daring Friends returned to the Toll House first thing in the morning. Dameron used Locate Object to help Captain Soranna find the sunken boat, which he located not far downstream.

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“How?” Sarielle asked, looking down at Tok’s body. “He was just alive…”

June 22

The next morning, the Daring Friends headed to Sertieren’s Haunt. Funguy roamed the nearby grasslands with Ass, Dameron’s mule.

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Tymlor glanced inside the double doors and saw a narrow passageway that descended into a gradual turn a short way in. After about ten minutes, the double doors closed. Noticing that the pustules had reappeared on the statue’s palms, Tymlor Fire Bolted them again and the doors reopened.

June 21

In the morning, Speaker Wiston approached the Daring Friends to ask for their help with trouble around town. He raised concerns about the hunters gone missing in Borderwood and the murder of Kellen Shadowtuft’s daughter. They promised to help and, after a quick stop at Jarrett’s Sundries to pick up a component pouch for Camwise, were soon headed to Borderwood.

June 19-20

The Daring Friends headed out toward the ruined tower early, bypassing Terrelton altogether. Dameron cooked dinner for them on the road, while Camwise chronicled their journey and made a pit stop by the shrine of St. Venton for inspiration on their travels.

June 18

After Watt swore in the name of St. Aster that he had no intention of robbing and stealing, or worse, and that he was only interested in what was below the tower, we returned his belongings to him and agreed to let him accompany us below.

Thunsheer 28, 835

In the morning, as Question and the companions were headed to Betrayer’s Rise, ACHU noticed a drow following them. She introduced herself as Sarielle, Verin’s protégé, and asked us to let her accompany us to Betrayer’s Rise. After some questioning and debate, they agreed and she joined them as they entered.

June 17

The Daring Friends visited Jarrett’s Sundries to inquire about the bounty on the bandits. Jarrett offered us 400 gold coins if we killed all the bandits, who were located in an old tower on a hill overlooking the road between Terrelton and Nimon’s Gap. She also agreed to lend us a cart and have us deliver a small crate to Dix, stablehand in Terrelton.

June 16

The Daring Friends entered Drellin's Ferry; Dameron of St. Aster's Order, Balthasar the brave Dragonwhyte, the wise Camwise Gnarly, and Funguy. They made their way to the Green Apple Inn where they were served by Tharma the hill dwarf. There they learned that Ma Tem’s child Bette had gone missing four days ago.

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The next morning, Question took the companions to meet Prolix, a tiefling archaeologist from Ank'Harel and agent of the Allegiance of Allsight. Prolix offered us a puzzle box that only Question could open, containing a scroll of Bestow Curse. ACHU gave him his ring of whispering.

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The next day, they continued on and by midday, they could see tall black stone spires of Betrayer’s Rise jutting from the rusty orange mountains. As they drew closer, they could see a vast gate blocking all entry to the military outpost of Bazzoxan. The structures beyond the walls of the massive gate, patrolled by soldiers of the Aurora Watch, were crumbling and desolate.

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In the morning, Tok maintained a Silent Image to conceal the companions as they continued toward Bazzozan.

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In the morning, Ayo's group left, and the companions visited the dryad, Lenata, who explained that the hag’s curse would prevent Tymlor from moving at an important time.

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After splitting up the small treasure nine ways, the two groups of companions continued on their way.

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As they exited the cave, they noticed the symbol of Tharizdun carved into the floor by the entrance, which Tok manually destroyed.

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Together, the two groups of companions made short work of the Bristled Moorbounders, killing three and chasing the last away.

Thunsheer 18-20, 835

After Tymlor cast Detect Magic and determined that the spear was not magical but the golden pendant exuded auras of Evocation and faintly Abjuration and and Conjuration, the companions met Ayo’s party in the common room of the Unbroken Tusk Inn for an enjoyable night of dinner conversation, where they all got to know each other better, and even some dancing.

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The companions gathered for the Emerald Grotto Race, where they were competing only against Ayo and her party. One of the Elders gave each of the contestants a potion of water breathing that would last an hour.

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The companions settled into a nearby tavern for a bite and were greeted by the innkeeper, a friendly orc who rented them rooms for 2 silver coins and mentioned some of the festival’s contests including an underwater race to the emerald grotto, a maze, and pie eating contest, the latter being pies of her own baking.

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The companions headed back toward Urzin.

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The companions entered the cave and were soon attacked by bullywugs and giant toads. They defeated the amphibious assailants but Tok had been swallowed by a giant toad and could not be revived.

Thunsheer 10, 835

The companions left Fort Venture and began the journey through The Brokenveil Marsh. After a few hours, they reached a jagged, eight-foot-tall monolith of black rock emerging from a mossy knoll. They examined the stone, which was laced with shimmering veins of crystal. Tok attuned to it and was able to commune with his patron. He took three shards of the stone with him, that he could use to cast Augury.

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Call of the Netherdeep - Session 2: Fort Venture

Thunsheer 9-10, 835

The companions infiltrated Fort Venture, only to find that Bol'bara had been possessed by her patron, Trush, and killed all the occupants. They confronted the warlock, and eventually subdued her, after which Morgdid and her returned to Urzin while they searched the fort for military intelligence and anything else that might be helpful. Blackavar freed the imprisoned guard dogs and they debated what to do with the prisoner, Alonne Frith, a follower of Ceratos.

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We were planning our trip to Lord Periandros’ new marble quarry near a small village on the southern peninsula called Marmakomè. Since the mayor had contracted my lord in order to build a new temple, it was clearly very important, but work was apparently being impeded by some two-headed dog, and my lord asked me to take care of it.

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Tymlor B'kir, A.C.H.U.00, Tok, and Blackavar arrived in the city of Urzin and met with the Ogre Lord Buhfal, who requested their urgent assistance locating the warlock Bol'bara. Buhfal suspected Bol'bara, being an accomplished warlock, had been abducted by agents of the Dwendalian Empire.

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