Summary
The adventuring party began their exploration of an ancient burial mound complex, discovering damaged stone carvings of eagles adorned with elvish writing about valor. Upon finding an iron gate, they used a crowbar to access a magical bathing chamber containing ornate statues and a basin. When they activated a lever, hot lavender-scented water filled the chamber, and placing a glass bottle in one statue’s hand caused it to smile subtly, granting them the boon of Yaloss which offered protection from petrification.
Behind some urns, the group uncovered a secret door leading to a chamber containing an ebony chest and a remarkable void spider silk robe that absorbed light like a black hole. The room also held an orcish military map marked with unit annotations. The robe, bearing the sigil of Yaloss in white thread, proved valuable as it granted advantages in stealth.
Their exploration was interrupted when Lorelai triggered glyphs on a chest, summoning celestial guardians who declared the party “defilers of Yaloss.” The ensuing battle proved deadly, with Lorelai falling to the angels’ blades. The conflict only ended when Fancy Richard offered sincere prayers to Yaloss, causing the remaining angels to recognize him as a true believer before vanishing.
The party constructed a stretcher to transport their wounded back to town, where they were confronted by a halfling from the Sven’s guild demanding an explanation for Lorelai’s death. After settling accounts and dividing their loot, some members engaged in carousing activities, which unexpectedly led to gaining a priest ally.
Delving deeper into the dungeon, they discovered a mithral rod that functioned as a silver weapon and retrieved twelve sapphire eyes from elven murals. They found a mysterious fountain with a goat-horned head that granted luck to those who offered coins, yielding 33 gold and 60 silver pieces. Their exploration was interrupted by a group of berserking orcs, leading to a fierce battle where several orcs were slain while others fled. Though severely wounded, the party survived the encounter and managed to claim various treasures including chainmail armor from their fallen foes.
Scenes
Exploring the Eastern Mound
The party explores an ancient burial mound containing elven artifacts and a magical bathing chamber
- Found damaged stone carvings of eagles with elvish writing about valor
- Discovered iron gate leading to bathing chamber
- Used crowbar to open stuck gate
- Found basin and statues inside humid chamber
- Activated lever releasing hot lavender-scented water
- Placed glass bottle in statue’s hand, causing subtle smile
- Received boon of Yaloss granting protection from petrification
Secret Room Discovery
The party finds a secret room containing mysterious items behind urns
- Found secret door behind urns
- Discovered chest and void spider silk robe
- Found orcish military map with unit annotations
- Examined bones and remains in the area
- Retrieved the robe which grants stealth advantages
Angelic Guardians Fight
The party encounters celestial guardians while attempting to open a chest
- Lorelai triggers glyphs on chest summoning angelic guardians
- Angels declare party ‘defilers of Yaloss’ and attack
- Combat ensues with the luminous winged beings
- Lorelai is killed in the fight
- Party defeats the angelic guardians
- Fancy Richard’s prayer to Yaloss helps end the conflict
Return to Town
The party returns to town to recover and deal with aftermath of Lorelai’s death
- Built a stretcher to carry wounded
- Returned to town missing Lorelai
- Confronted by halfling from thieves guild about Lorelai’s death
- Party divides loot and gains experience points
- Some members engage in carousing activities
- Party gains a priest ally through carousing
Dungeon Delve
The party explores deeper sections of the dungeon finding treasures and facing dangers
- Found mythral rod that counts as silver weapon
- Retrieved 12 sapphire gems from elven murals
- Discovered magical fountain with goat-horned head
- Retrieved 33 gold and 60 silver from fountain
- Fountain granted luck when given coins
- Encountered and defeated group of berserking orcs
- Some orcs fled after taking heavy losses
- Party members were severely wounded but survived
NPCs
Yaloss
A deity worshipped in the area, associated with the elven ruins and statues. Their priests can grant boons and blessings.
Angelic Guardians
Luminous humanoids with white feathered wings serve as guardians of Yaloss’s treasures. They appear when magical glyphs are triggered and attack those they consider defilers, but can be placated through prayer.
Sven’s Guild Representative
A member of the Sven’s guild confronts the party about Lorelai’s death and demands compensation, referring to a ‘surcharge’ for guild members who don’t return.
Berserker Orcs
Group of seven hostile orcs encountered in the dungeon wearing chainmail and wielding axes. Led by one carrying a torch and sword. Several were killed in combat while others fled after taking heavy losses.
Locations
Eastern Burial Mound
A 10-foot tall earthen mound with iron gate entrance, containing a bathing chamber with magical statues and basin. Located within a palisaded area containing multiple burial mounds.
Secret Chamber
A hidden room behind urns containing an ebony chest, void spider silk robe, and other artifacts. Accessed through a concealed door that slides into the wall.
Underground Dungeon Complex
An extensive dungeon beneath the burial mounds featuring multiple chambers including: a great hall with hazardous floor tiles, rooms with Egyptian-style murals containing sapphire eyes, a magical fountain chamber with green water, and various treasure rooms. Entrance marked with warning about ‘treasures of the nine daemons’.
Town
The settlement where the party returns to rest, recover, and engage in activities like carousing. Contains various services and guilds including the thieves guild.
Spells
Magic Missile
Manifests as magical chains that lance out, automatically striking targets.
Burning Hands
Creates a cone of flames that can damage multiple enemies. Used effectively by Sagie multiple times during combat with orcs.
Hold Person
Temporarily paralyzes humanoid targets. Used by Jeffery to immobilize the torch-bearing orc leader during combat.
Silence
Creates an area where no sound can be heard, affecting approximately half a room in size.
Items
Magical Fountain
A fountain with green murky water spurting from a goat-horned head into a round basin. Grants luck tokens when coins are tossed in. Contained 33 gold and 60 silver coins. Water disappears without visible drain.
Sapphire Eyes
Twelve small sapphires retrieved from elven murals, each about the size of a marble. Worth approximately 10 gold each. Originally served as eyes in Egyptian-style wall murals.
Mythral Rod
A mythral rod about 1.5 feet long with a knob containing a fist-sized divot. While not magically enchanted, it counts as silver for damaging supernatural creatures and can be used as a mace.
Orcish Military Map
A large vellum map of the region marked with symbols and annotated with military unit names and positions in the margins. Written in Orcish letters.
Void Spider Silk Robe
A black robe woven from void spider silk from the Outer Dark that absorbs light, appearing as a negative black blob. Marked with the sigil of Yaloss in white thread. Grants advantage on stealth checks.
Stone Eagle Carvings
Damaged stone carvings depicting eagles with long wings, containing elvish writing about deeds of valor. Originally decorated with red and black tapestries.
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