Summary
The party embarked on their final battle against Greeshak, the black-scale dragon, beginning with careful preparation in the town of Needle. They purchased scrolls of protection from acid for 300 gold and learned that an orc named Togg had recently defeated the local orc chieftain, leading the orc army away from Stone Tooth Mountain. After traveling for 4-5 days, they arrived at Stone Tooth around 2 PM and spent several hours moving a massive 10-foot spherical boulder blocking the secret entrance to Grishack’s lair.
As dusk fell around 7 PM, the party debated whether to camp outside or enter immediately. They decided to make camp, with Essa taking watch duty. During her watch, while contemplating her 200 years of slumber, a wounded ogre and four orcs approached the camp. The ogre, bearing a terrible gash from hip to gut, accused them of being Togg’s allies. When Valtor attempted to heal the ogre, his god Memnon disapproved, leading to a violent confrontation.
The ensuing battle was swift and decisive. Richard struck the ogre with a spear, and Ivy delivered the killing blow. The orcs fled after their leader fell, leaving behind a gold earring. Though the party attempted to rest, the combat left them too disturbed for proper sleep. They pressed on into the dark cave system, discovering deep ruts from the dragon’s movement and a water channel leading to a small island.
Their first encounter with Greeshak was harrowing. The black, serpentine dragon emerged from the water and spewed acid on Richard and Strell. Multiple attempts to cast protection spells failed, and Valtor nearly died from the dragon’s attacks. Though they managed to wound Greeshak significantly, the dragon retreated into the water. The party returned to town with their acquired treasure of 1,700 gold, where they encountered the mysterious Duchess Violeta.
The Duchess, dressed in violet silk and ermine, arrived with an elaborate entourage and offered 300 gold for the dragon’s head. After dramatically exiting in her carriage, she deliberately dropped a garter. The party later sold their treasures for a total of 1,800 gold. When they returned to the dragon’s lair, they found it abandoned, with Greeshak having fled with the remaining treasure.
The adventure concluded with a daring heist at Archmage Asmodie’s tower, where the party stole a mysterious gold amulet with a red gem. The amulet, marked as a relic from the northern country of Daj Kodan, was inscribed with unknown runes. This successful theft earned them 6 XP and set up the plot hook for Season 3 of their adventures.
Scenes
Preparation and Journey to Stone Tooth
The party prepares for their final battle with Greeshak the Black, traveling from Needle to Stone Tooth Mountain.
- Party purchases scrolls of protection from energy against acid for 300 gold
- Travel for 4-5 days to reach Stone Tooth mountain
- Learn about Togg’s defeat of orc chieftain and departure with orc army
- Arrive at Stone Tooth around 2 PM
Clearing the Entrance
The party works to clear a boulder blocking the secret entrance to Greesha’s lair.
- Spend several hours moving large 10-foot spherical boulder from cave entrance
- Finish clearing entrance around 7 PM at dusk
- Debate whether to camp outside or enter immediately
Camp Outside Dragon’s Lair
The party makes camp outside the entrance to Greeshak’s lair, with Essa on watch duty.
- Essa contemplates her 200 years of slumber while on watch
- A wounded ogre and 4 orcs approach the camp
- The ogre accuses the party of being Togg’s allies
- Valtor attempts but fails to heal the ogre due to his god Memnon’s disapproval
- Combat breaks out with the ogre
- Richard strikes the ogre with a spear
- IB delivers a killing blow to the ogre
- The orcs flee after their leader is killed
- The party finds a gold earring on the ogre’s body
- The party attempts to rest but is too disturbed by the combat
First Dragon Encounter
The party enters the dark cave system and faces Greeshak for the first time.
- Party enters dark cave with water channel and small island
- Party discovers deep ruts from dragon’s movement
- Dragon emerges and spews acid on IB, Richard, and Strell
- Multiple failed attempts to cast protection spells
- Valtor nearly dies from dragon’s attacks
- Party manages to wound dragon significantly
- Dragon retreats into the water
Return to Town and Meeting Duchess Violeta
The party returns to town with their treasure and encounters a mysterious noblewoman.
- Party arrives in town with 1,700 gold in treasure and a wand
- Duchess Violeta arrives with elaborate entourage
- She offers 300 gold for dragon’s head
- Dramatically exits in carriage
- Drops garter
- Party sells treasures for total of 1,800 gold
Second Dragon Lair Attempt
The party returns to find an abandoned lair.
- Party navigates treacherous water crossing
- Multiple characters fall into water and struggle to swim
- Discover dragon has fled with remaining treasure
- Party members help each other climb ledges and cross dangerous waters
Heist at Asmodie’s Tower
The party conducts a daring theft from the Archmage’s tower.
- Party infiltrates Asmodie’s tower
- Steals gold amulet with red gem from glass case
- Discover amulet is a relic from Daj Kodan
- Gain 6 XP from successful heist
- Set up plot hook for Season 3
NPCs
Duchess Violeta
A mysterious noblewoman dressed in violet silk and ermine, accompanied by well-dressed attendants in doublets and pointed shoes. Shows interest in dragon slaying, offers rewards, and deliberately drops a garter. Travels in an ornate carriage.
Wounded Ogre
A 12-foot tall, flabby brute with grayish-green skin, offset eyes, and a badly healing gash from hip to gut. Led a small group of orcs and accused the party of being allies with Togg before being slain.
Togg
An orc adventurer who allegedly defeated the orc chieftain in single combat, though rumors suggest otherwise. Led the orc army away from Stone Tooth to settle in the western wastes.
Greeshak the Black Scale
A wingless, serpentine black dragon with thick scales and a pouch under its mouth that expands when breathing acid. Lives in an underwater lair at Stone Tooth, known for melting faces, armor, and stone with acid breath. Wounded in battle but escaped with most of her treasure.
Locations
Daj Kodan
A cold northern country similar to Finland or Sweden, origin of the mysterious amulet.
The Salty Dog
A tavern in town where the party meets Duchess Violeta.
Dragon’s Lair
A dark, dank cave system within Stone Tooth with a water channel running east-west, steep ledges, and a small treasure island. Features stalactites, stalagmites, and smells of sulfur and acid. Deep ruts indicate dragon’s movement patterns.
Stone Tooth
A mountain containing Grishack’s lair, featuring a subterranean black lake, secret entrance blocked by boulder, and cave system with underwater passages. Previously occupied by orcs before they departed westward.
Spells
Light
Used to illuminate the dark cave system by casting it on a shield, creating a purple glow associated with Memnon.
Protection from Energy
A third-level priest spell that provides resistance against acid damage, reducing damage taken by half. Available as scrolls for 150 gold each.
Cleansing Weapon
A spell that enhances a weapon, granting +1d6 damage against undead and making it magical for 5 rounds.
Items
Amulet of Dash Kodan
A gold amulet with a red cabochon gem, inscribed with unknown runes. Stolen from Archmage Asmodie’s tower. Originally from the northern country of Daj Kodan.
Dragon’s Treasure
Approximately 1,400 gold pieces and six large black pearls (worth 50 gold each) found in Grishack’s lair, along with a wand of magic missile.
Wand of Magic Missile
A magical wand of curling ivy tipped with a knapped arrowhead.
Gold Earring
A large golden hoop earring found on the slain ogre’s body, counted as a piece of jewelry/gem for inventory purposes. Worth 10 gold.
Scrolls of Protection from Energy
Magical scrolls that provide resistance against acid damage, reducing damage taken by half. Cost 150 gold each and last for 5 rounds when cast.
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