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====== Journal of an Unknown Adventurer in Nahrūl ====== | ====== Journal of an Unknown Adventurer in Nahrūl ====== | ||
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About 6 months after the threat of Kali, a vengeful nature spirit who attempted to take over all of Cahyali, Heifa Berns, CEO of Berns Inc. Limited, and upcoming political nominee, was hosting the Stockholders Benefit at the Berns Center in downtown Ley’Ork Spire. There, Heifa unveiled new plans to Berns Tower, the replacement for the Spire that was destroyed half a year ago, which included safety precautions such as improvements on Structural Integrity by Prof. Granin, and a Automated Weapons Defense System by Dr. Abbond. Chaos broke out that the benefit as 3 attempts to assassinate Heifa occurred in a simultaneous frenzy, as well as a shootout, killing all of the shareholders and Mr. and Mrs. Berns. The Berns Center was burned to the ground, countless lives and millions in property value reduced to a pile of ash. Our nine adventurers, | About 6 months after the threat of Kali, a vengeful nature spirit who attempted to take over all of Cahyali, Heifa Berns, CEO of Berns Inc. Limited, and upcoming political nominee, was hosting the Stockholders Benefit at the Berns Center in downtown Ley’Ork Spire. There, Heifa unveiled new plans to Berns Tower, the replacement for the Spire that was destroyed half a year ago, which included safety precautions such as improvements on Structural Integrity by Prof. Granin, and a Automated Weapons Defense System by Dr. Abbond. Chaos broke out that the benefit as 3 attempts to assassinate Heifa occurred in a simultaneous frenzy, as well as a shootout, killing all of the shareholders and Mr. and Mrs. Berns. The Berns Center was burned to the ground, countless lives and millions in property value reduced to a pile of ash. Our nine adventurers, | ||
They then went to the church, where a few misguided decisions brought upon the wrath of a swarm of about 200,000 bonebats. After securing themselves in the church, they met Father Grysam and his daughter Sonya, who told the group that the Oracle of Djin-Serai, Yazdel Nahrūli, has not been heard from for a time, and that the dog they rescued was the Oracle’s, who is named Rufus. A group of four: Crow, Ricky, Kyger, and Tesco, decided to head back towards the Keep to find the Oracle, while the rest (Nova, Fue, Steven, Sato, and Erik) were intent on journeying to Tajsun, a walled city to the north, but not before Father Grysam asked them to potentially help out around town. | They then went to the church, where a few misguided decisions brought upon the wrath of a swarm of about 200,000 bonebats. After securing themselves in the church, they met Father Grysam and his daughter Sonya, who told the group that the Oracle of Djin-Serai, Yazdel Nahrūli, has not been heard from for a time, and that the dog they rescued was the Oracle’s, who is named Rufus. A group of four: Crow, Ricky, Kyger, and Tesco, decided to head back towards the Keep to find the Oracle, while the rest (Nova, Fue, Steven, Sato, and Erik) were intent on journeying to Tajsun, a walled city to the north, but not before Father Grysam asked them to potentially help out around town. | ||
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Those at the Church (Erik, Steven, and Fue) decided to help Father Grysam with his Haunted House on the North side of town, first stopping at the Five-Legged Osser Tavern and Inn on the way. There, they met Kristen the Barkeep, a half-elf twink named Aelynn, and two new party members (Shara and Ira). They made their way up through the Northern Plaza to the Haunted House, a tall 3-and-a-half story Victorian building. As they made their way through the house, they were assailed by a Mirror Wraith, before finally destroying it in the attic. The group then left the house, discussing the philosophical implications of turkeys, ducks, and chickens. | Those at the Church (Erik, Steven, and Fue) decided to help Father Grysam with his Haunted House on the North side of town, first stopping at the Five-Legged Osser Tavern and Inn on the way. There, they met Kristen the Barkeep, a half-elf twink named Aelynn, and two new party members (Shara and Ira). They made their way up through the Northern Plaza to the Haunted House, a tall 3-and-a-half story Victorian building. As they made their way through the house, they were assailed by a Mirror Wraith, before finally destroying it in the attic. The group then left the house, discussing the philosophical implications of turkeys, ducks, and chickens. | ||
The second group (Crow, Kyger, Tesco, Ricky, Sato) that headed off from the church made it back to the Green Hill Keep, Kygar attempted to lift the portcullis but was unable to until the new party member (Tyrone) aided him by flipping the chain and pulley system. The group then proceeded to assail the keep after nearly being shot at by bandits. Once inside (after Kygar decided to batter down the main door) a massive brawl occurred in one of the rooms, that same room held the second party member to join (the mysterious Ravanal). After some clever use of lantern fuel and fire, the party defeated the bandits to find the Oracle tied up. Before they could free him they encountered the strange and insane Puppet Meister who told them that they were in the way of the demon king Azeroth' | The second group (Crow, Kyger, Tesco, Ricky, Sato) that headed off from the church made it back to the Green Hill Keep, Kygar attempted to lift the portcullis but was unable to until the new party member (Tyrone) aided him by flipping the chain and pulley system. The group then proceeded to assail the keep after nearly being shot at by bandits. Once inside (after Kygar decided to batter down the main door) a massive brawl occurred in one of the rooms, that same room held the second party member to join (the mysterious Ravanal). After some clever use of lantern fuel and fire, the party defeated the bandits to find the Oracle tied up. Before they could free him they encountered the strange and insane Puppet Meister who told them that they were in the way of the demon king Azeroth' | ||
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The two parties met back up at the Five-Legged Osser Tavern, had a brief discussion about "the demon king", when Aelynn (the half-elf twink) approached us with information on Azeroth, the Nightmare King, telling the party that Azeroth can be found up in the large black castle on Agshdof, the volcano, pretty hard to miss. His forces have been trying to take the city of Tajsun, focused on breaching Tajsun' | The two parties met back up at the Five-Legged Osser Tavern, had a brief discussion about "the demon king", when Aelynn (the half-elf twink) approached us with information on Azeroth, the Nightmare King, telling the party that Azeroth can be found up in the large black castle on Agshdof, the volcano, pretty hard to miss. His forces have been trying to take the city of Tajsun, focused on breaching Tajsun' | ||
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The next day, on the road, a large white raven was shot by Ricky Lawbringer. It disappeared when shot and a funeral toll immediately began originating from the castle on the volcano. A little while later, a horrific smell begins to filter through the air. Father Grysam immediately yells at the party to speed up as fast as we possibly can. Something smashes into the cart from above the canvas melts away with the putrid smell of acid. A squad of 3 Cacodemons begin attacking, closely followed by three more from the opposite side. The party managed to kill them, and ended the session arriving at the Nahrūli Plains Crossroads. | The next day, on the road, a large white raven was shot by Ricky Lawbringer. It disappeared when shot and a funeral toll immediately began originating from the castle on the volcano. A little while later, a horrific smell begins to filter through the air. Father Grysam immediately yells at the party to speed up as fast as we possibly can. Something smashes into the cart from above the canvas melts away with the putrid smell of acid. A squad of 3 Cacodemons begin attacking, closely followed by three more from the opposite side. The party managed to kill them, and ended the session arriving at the Nahrūli Plains Crossroads. | ||
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The group left the crossroads and journeyed northeast towards the great walled city of Tajsun in the distance. Along the way, the group stumbled upon another defaced stone shrine, hidden in the underbrush by the side of the road. Ravenal and Crow were able to discern that the shrine was pointing towards the West, in the general direction of Azeroth’s Castle. The group continued until they reached Tajsun, with its 1000-foot-tall stone walls, and piercing spire of Saint Rabbican Cathedral. Father Grysam provided documentation for the party to enter, and Ricky was able to convince the guards at the gate that his guns and ammo were holy instruments of his religion, Mishrism. Erik slid his contraband over to Crow, who was able to hide it within his shadow. Ravenal decided to stay outside of the city and keep an eye on things outside. After entering the city, the group was able to see the miniature sun held aloft over the pinnacle of the cathedral, illuminating the entire city in holy radiance. The party split up into two groups, one to deliver the wine, and the other to escort Father Grysam and Sonya to the cathedral. | The group left the crossroads and journeyed northeast towards the great walled city of Tajsun in the distance. Along the way, the group stumbled upon another defaced stone shrine, hidden in the underbrush by the side of the road. Ravenal and Crow were able to discern that the shrine was pointing towards the West, in the general direction of Azeroth’s Castle. The group continued until they reached Tajsun, with its 1000-foot-tall stone walls, and piercing spire of Saint Rabbican Cathedral. Father Grysam provided documentation for the party to enter, and Ricky was able to convince the guards at the gate that his guns and ammo were holy instruments of his religion, Mishrism. Erik slid his contraband over to Crow, who was able to hide it within his shadow. Ravenal decided to stay outside of the city and keep an eye on things outside. After entering the city, the group was able to see the miniature sun held aloft over the pinnacle of the cathedral, illuminating the entire city in holy radiance. The party split up into two groups, one to deliver the wine, and the other to escort Father Grysam and Sonya to the cathedral. | ||
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Back at the Echo Bazaar, Gil asked Ricky, Kyger, Crow, and Ravenal if they could help with the smoke ghouls, as the Tajsun Mishrites have been covertly eliminating any monsters or overly active sympathizers of Azeroth. The group was led to Yazdelborn Morgue and Mortuary where they discovered that the Silhouettes have been secretly commissioning specially designed coffins to smuggle in illicit goods via secret compartments - they found some Sago Weed, Bottled Darkness, and a Vampire Ring. A fight started in the street when the smoke ghoul appeared, after killing the one, more appeared. The group managed to fight them off as people ran away from the scene and panic began to grip the city. The group then came face to face with Kissin’ Katie Lawbreaker, Ricky' | Back at the Echo Bazaar, Gil asked Ricky, Kyger, Crow, and Ravenal if they could help with the smoke ghouls, as the Tajsun Mishrites have been covertly eliminating any monsters or overly active sympathizers of Azeroth. The group was led to Yazdelborn Morgue and Mortuary where they discovered that the Silhouettes have been secretly commissioning specially designed coffins to smuggle in illicit goods via secret compartments - they found some Sago Weed, Bottled Darkness, and a Vampire Ring. A fight started in the street when the smoke ghoul appeared, after killing the one, more appeared. The group managed to fight them off as people ran away from the scene and panic began to grip the city. The group then came face to face with Kissin’ Katie Lawbreaker, Ricky' | ||
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The Siege of Tajsun begins in full force, Azeroth’s demonic army marches to surround the city. Our intrepid adventurers join together at the main southern gate to face off against the incoming horde. They meet Sybil Dævian, the commander of the artillerymen on the wall. Bear traps are laid in front of the walls. An initial bombardment of white phosphorus decimates the charging army, but leaves the battlefield clouded with smoke and fog. | The Siege of Tajsun begins in full force, Azeroth’s demonic army marches to surround the city. Our intrepid adventurers join together at the main southern gate to face off against the incoming horde. They meet Sybil Dævian, the commander of the artillerymen on the wall. Bear traps are laid in front of the walls. An initial bombardment of white phosphorus decimates the charging army, but leaves the battlefield clouded with smoke and fog. | ||
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Festivities ensue as the heroes successfully beat back the enemy, however, Steven and Tesco are both drugged when handed mugs of ale, as they fall, paralyzed, to the ground. Tesco remains conscious to see bandits wearing the symbol of the Silhouettes dragging him down into the Piso. | Festivities ensue as the heroes successfully beat back the enemy, however, Steven and Tesco are both drugged when handed mugs of ale, as they fall, paralyzed, to the ground. Tesco remains conscious to see bandits wearing the symbol of the Silhouettes dragging him down into the Piso. | ||
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The party regroups after a night of revelry in the Golden Dawn tavern, where they realize that there are two missing members; Ricky, now a vampire, snuck into the city, while making sure to avoid any Mishrites around. | The party regroups after a night of revelry in the Golden Dawn tavern, where they realize that there are two missing members; Ricky, now a vampire, snuck into the city, while making sure to avoid any Mishrites around. | ||
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The other half of the party (Erik, Tyrone, and Ricky) went to Sawbones Mill after an extended black market shopping trip, during the time Kygar and Ravanal were tracking Steven and Tesco. They purchased weapons, ammo, black powder, and a wagon to carry supplies. Party then met the demon hunter Marya Yivniva who pointed them to the direction of Kissin' | The other half of the party (Erik, Tyrone, and Ricky) went to Sawbones Mill after an extended black market shopping trip, during the time Kygar and Ravanal were tracking Steven and Tesco. They purchased weapons, ammo, black powder, and a wagon to carry supplies. Party then met the demon hunter Marya Yivniva who pointed them to the direction of Kissin' | ||
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Those at Sawbones mill (Erik and Tyrone) discover that their chest of 3000 gold is haunted with a child’s spirit, who instructs them to return the cache to Zhemenka, or face consequences. They resolve to do so, and journey with Ricky in the cart back towards Tajsun. They eventually meet back up with the other party members, who have arrived through the tunnels to Saint Rabbican Cathedral, where they meet Cal Trout, who has been working on tailoring priestly vestments for the last week. They meet Abeforth, who shows them some of his research into the monsters Azeroth has brought to Nahrūl. He also suggests the party go see the Dawn Oracle. | Those at Sawbones mill (Erik and Tyrone) discover that their chest of 3000 gold is haunted with a child’s spirit, who instructs them to return the cache to Zhemenka, or face consequences. They resolve to do so, and journey with Ricky in the cart back towards Tajsun. They eventually meet back up with the other party members, who have arrived through the tunnels to Saint Rabbican Cathedral, where they meet Cal Trout, who has been working on tailoring priestly vestments for the last week. They meet Abeforth, who shows them some of his research into the monsters Azeroth has brought to Nahrūl. He also suggests the party go see the Dawn Oracle. | ||
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As the others approached Zhemenka, they encountered the two ghosts who are now bound to Erik and Tyrone (whose names are Gentle Mina and Hanged Tom, respectively). Ravanal tried to exorcise the ghosts but failed and only made it worse. That night, Erik had a nightmare. They went to the Mortimer Manor where the Puppet Miester put them through a partial death maze, and then the party killed him (or did they?). | As the others approached Zhemenka, they encountered the two ghosts who are now bound to Erik and Tyrone (whose names are Gentle Mina and Hanged Tom, respectively). Ravanal tried to exorcise the ghosts but failed and only made it worse. That night, Erik had a nightmare. They went to the Mortimer Manor where the Puppet Miester put them through a partial death maze, and then the party killed him (or did they?). | ||
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After returning the gold to the Mortimer family manor, the party of Kygar, Erik, Ricky, and Ravanal traveled down to the village of Zhemenka. There, they were greeted by an angry mob of religious fanatics, however after some quick thinking and mentioning that they killed one of Azeroth' | After returning the gold to the Mortimer family manor, the party of Kygar, Erik, Ricky, and Ravanal traveled down to the village of Zhemenka. There, they were greeted by an angry mob of religious fanatics, however after some quick thinking and mentioning that they killed one of Azeroth' | ||
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Now armed with knowledge, the party at Avelód Tower rests for the night and wakes up before dawn the next morning to venture to the top of Svjetlo Bridge, where Tesco sees a blue holy flash from the ruins submerged in the Avelód lakebed. They journey carefully down the Path to the Dawn, Steven opts to stay on the beach due to water and fire being a bad mix, and the others journey into the ruins. After distracting some larger-than-average crab creatures, TJ uses Location Scan (Rank 5 Mensa), finessed for 1000 years, to see the history of the fort. They then journey further in, finding a shark swimming in the lower section of the gatehouse. TJ attempted to seduce said shark by asking if it was into vore, but only succeeded in drawing its attention as it charged. | Now armed with knowledge, the party at Avelód Tower rests for the night and wakes up before dawn the next morning to venture to the top of Svjetlo Bridge, where Tesco sees a blue holy flash from the ruins submerged in the Avelód lakebed. They journey carefully down the Path to the Dawn, Steven opts to stay on the beach due to water and fire being a bad mix, and the others journey into the ruins. After distracting some larger-than-average crab creatures, TJ uses Location Scan (Rank 5 Mensa), finessed for 1000 years, to see the history of the fort. They then journey further in, finding a shark swimming in the lower section of the gatehouse. TJ attempted to seduce said shark by asking if it was into vore, but only succeeded in drawing its attention as it charged. | ||
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The party in the submerged ruins defeats the charging shark quickly, and they scavenge through its remains and strip it of its teeth and meat. As the Traveling Jew (TJ) investigates a statue, Tesco breakf of its hand, which appears to be grasping a stone hilt without a blade, and also one of its feet. TJ casts Object Delve on it, and learns that the statue once depicted a holy paladin of the Dawn, Azeroth. Notably, the statue appeared to be wielding a blade of pure sunlight. The party continues deeper into the fort, distracting and avoiding that large crab like creatures as best they can. Using a map scroll, they reveal a layout of the submerged fort, and decide to start heading towards the armory. On the way there, they pass through a banquet hall filled with dark shadowy creatures, fish-like faces with black pupil-less eyes, rows of lamprey-like teeth as well as spined claws. TJ warns the party, but Tesco charges in to collect some of the rusted silverware lying in the sand. The creatures attack, and the party is able to fend them off. They enter into the armory and find many bits and pieces of rusty equipment from ages past, as well as a crack in the stone above that leads out onto the open lake. They then make their way towards the chapel, where they see the blade of sunlight from earlier, wedged between some rocks and sticking up out of the ground. TJ place-delves, | The party in the submerged ruins defeats the charging shark quickly, and they scavenge through its remains and strip it of its teeth and meat. As the Traveling Jew (TJ) investigates a statue, Tesco breakf of its hand, which appears to be grasping a stone hilt without a blade, and also one of its feet. TJ casts Object Delve on it, and learns that the statue once depicted a holy paladin of the Dawn, Azeroth. Notably, the statue appeared to be wielding a blade of pure sunlight. The party continues deeper into the fort, distracting and avoiding that large crab like creatures as best they can. Using a map scroll, they reveal a layout of the submerged fort, and decide to start heading towards the armory. On the way there, they pass through a banquet hall filled with dark shadowy creatures, fish-like faces with black pupil-less eyes, rows of lamprey-like teeth as well as spined claws. TJ warns the party, but Tesco charges in to collect some of the rusted silverware lying in the sand. The creatures attack, and the party is able to fend them off. They enter into the armory and find many bits and pieces of rusty equipment from ages past, as well as a crack in the stone above that leads out onto the open lake. They then make their way towards the chapel, where they see the blade of sunlight from earlier, wedged between some rocks and sticking up out of the ground. TJ place-delves, | ||
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Party went into the Convent to fight the corrupted form of Saint Heliana and free the convent of it's demonic influences. | Party went into the Convent to fight the corrupted form of Saint Heliana and free the convent of it's demonic influences. | ||
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In the aftermath of the Convent, Tyrone and Kygar lie dead on the floor as the rest of the party quickly gather their bearings and head back into town to find an Asetite (Cahyalian name for Isisites) to get the two their free Isis res. After they regained consciousness, | In the aftermath of the Convent, Tyrone and Kygar lie dead on the floor as the rest of the party quickly gather their bearings and head back into town to find an Asetite (Cahyalian name for Isisites) to get the two their free Isis res. After they regained consciousness, | ||
//The rest of the journal appears to be heavily burned, as if exposed to a large explosion of some kind. Whether or not any entries remain, they cannot be recovered. We know from first person reports that Azeroth was defeated, and the armies of undead and demons were dragged back into the Nightmare Realm, which by all reports seems to be a shadow reflection of Cahyali, similar to the Kurago but much, much darker and filled with evil. Perhaps it is a glimpse into what our Kurago may have become if the demonic presence were not removed...// | //The rest of the journal appears to be heavily burned, as if exposed to a large explosion of some kind. Whether or not any entries remain, they cannot be recovered. We know from first person reports that Azeroth was defeated, and the armies of undead and demons were dragged back into the Nightmare Realm, which by all reports seems to be a shadow reflection of Cahyali, similar to the Kurago but much, much darker and filled with evil. Perhaps it is a glimpse into what our Kurago may have become if the demonic presence were not removed...// |
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