Summary
The party received a mission from Birdona, head archivist of the Order of the New Sun in Pitden, to destroy a hive of Slime Creatures in Dunger’s Bog. The bog had been formed by a magical accident and was blocking access to the ruins of Ardust. Birdona provided the party with five magical explosive obelisks marked with the rune of Ramlaat, along with a mule and cart to transport them.
The adventurers descended into a sinkhole in the bog, finding a network of slick tunnels where they encountered Slime Creatures after throwing stones into a bubbling pool. They explored a large cavern system containing a hive of Slime Creatures, witnessing various sizes of ooze-like beings emerging from a pool. The group made their way down a 50-foot cliff via rope to reach a massive chamber containing a 60-foot high mound of hardened mud with glowing green cracks, surrounded by pillars.
As they attempted to place the explosive devices (called ‘obelisks of Ramlaat’) around the pillars to destroy the hive structure, they tried to avoid alerting the Slime Creatures, though some noticed them and began pursuing. The room filled with a strong wintertime spice smell of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice as more creatures emerged. The party worked to activate the explosives with a ritual phrase, achieving varying degrees of success.
In the final moments, they completed their mission in the underground chamber with mysterious devices that emitted sulfurous smoke. The five magical bombs created explosions resembling the face of Ramlaat, destroying the hive and causing the chamber to collapse. They escaped just in time and returned to town, where Birdona reviewed their report and sent payment later via Masked Order Members, who delivered a chest of gold bars worth about 1,000 gold pieces.
The adventure concluded with the party dividing their treasure and some members testing their luck in a blindfolded knife-throwing demonstration. Several characters grew stronger, gaining new spells and abilities. The group discussed future adventures, including further exploration of the ruins of Ardust, as well as potential expeditions to pirate-filled waters and northern tundra regions. Orabella was recruited to document the group’s future adventures as a scribe.
Scenes
Mission Briefing with Birdona
- Birdona explains the mission to destroy a hive of slime creatures
- Provides five magical explosive obelisks marked with Ramlaat’s rune
- Gives command word ‘Abogadro’ for the explosives
- Offers 1,000 gold reward
- Provides mule, cart, and cinnamon-infused oil flasks
Exploration of Dunger’s Bog
- Party travels through stinking, slimy bog
- Locate sinkhole entrance between three hills
- Set up rope system to descend
- Party descends 50 feet into sinkhole
- Find slick tunnels 6-10 feet in diameter
- Discover large cavern with multiple exits
Encounters with Slime Creatures
- Party finds chamber with tree trunk columns
- Discover bubbling pool of slime
- Thru throws stones into pool
- Half dozen slime creatures emerge from pool in star pattern
- Party hears sloshing sounds ahead
- Group discovers passage leading to large cavern
- Party sets up rope to descend 50-foot cliff
- One slime creature notices and attacks Jeffrey the mage
- Group successfully descends cliff to escape creature
Hive Chamber Battle and Destruction
- Party discovers massive mud mound with green glowing cracks
- Group begins placing explosive obelisks around pillars
- More slime creatures begin emerging and converging on their location
- Ember successfully activates two of the explosives with ritual phrase
- Orabella fails to activate remaining explosives, continues to try activation
- Party activates five magical bombs in sequence
- Bombs explode creating visions of Ramlaat’s face
- Chamber begins to collapse and fill with sunlight
- Mysterious ooze men crumble and dissipate
- Party escapes up rope before complete collapse
Mission Completion and Rewards
- Orabella presents detailed report to Birdona
- Birdona recruits Orabella as a scribe
- Birdona shows interest in Thru’s singing spear
- Party is promised payment to be delivered later
- Two masked Order of the New Sun members deliver payment
- Chest containing gold bars worth 1,000 gold pieces is presented
- Party divided 1,000 gold pieces from their adventure
- Group spent 900 gold on a carousing roll
- Won a blindfolded knife-throwing demonstration challenge
- Everyone gained 4 XP and a luck token
- Characters received 20 gold each after gambling
NPCs
Birdona
Head archivist of the Order of the New Sun in Pitden. Mid-fifties human with long gray hair in braids and bun, dressed in black cloak with white collar. Seeks to access Ardust ruins and sends party on mission to destroy sludge creature hive. Also known to recruit scribes and maintain interest in magical items while keeping a scholarly, austere demeanor.
Slime Creatures
Ooze-like beings of varying sizes (1-6 feet tall) that move in a sliding motion. They react to movement and touch, can merge and separate, and emit a strong wintertime spice smell when agitated.
Masked Order Members
Two figures wearing black robes and wimples who deliver payment to the party, representing the Order of the New Sun.
Locations
Dunger’s Bog
A magically formed bog three days west of Pitden, filled with foul fluids and slime. Home to bile trolls and other creatures, causing food supply issues in the region.
Sinkhole Chamber
50-foot deep sinkhole entrance leading to a network of slick, slimy tunnels and chambers beneath the bog.
Hive Chamber
Massive 200×100 foot cavern with 80-foot ceiling, containing five 10-foot wide pillars surrounding a 70-foot wide, 60-foot high mound of flexing mud. The mound has glowing green cracks and a central vent with grinding mechanisms.
Birdona’s Location
Headquarters or meeting place of the Order of the New Sun where Birdona receives reports and conducts business.
Ardust
A ruined city that the party had previously visited, notable for some kind of vomit-related magical marsh. The party discussed potentially returning to explore it further.
Items
Ramlaat Explosive Stones
Five black obsidian cylindrical stones, 3 feet tall and 1.5 feet around, marked with the rune of Ramlaat. Magical explosives activated by command word ‘Abogadro’.
Cinnamon-infused Oil Flasks
Flasks of oil infused with cinnamon, created to potentially attract or affect the Slime Creatures.
Singing Spear
A mithril-tipped magical spear that continuously plays twelve Elvish war songs on loop when wielded.
Silver Chest
A heavy, ornate chest used to deliver payment of approximately 1,000 gold pieces in gold bars to the party.
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