Moments after Blumf slew Monfok in the sphere of darkness and the others finished fighting off Brur and the guards in the room, the doors burst open and over seventy additional guards rushed in and surrounded the party with weapons drawn. Pylax, the captain of the guard, demanded that they explain themselves and tell him where “Lord Kane” was. Many in the party were stunned by the sudden reversal of their situation (though they should have seen it coming!) and were unsure whether to lie or attempt to convince them who Monfok really was. The bodies of the dead guards at their feet would make lying difficult, and when Charlie felt an observer enter his mind he and the others hesitantly decided to try the truth. Continue reading “Session 23 — On the Run”
Session 22 — Memories Restored
While Charlie, Kerath, Qeew, and Lyra were regrouping at the Stagnant Pool, Dark Warren surprised them all by suddenly entering the inn. He revealed that, after studying the history of the town recorded in runes inscribed upon the Founderstone for many years, recent changes in the runes helped him recover the final missing memories of what happened to him decades ago. He recounted the following tale. Continue reading “Session 22 — Memories Restored”
Session 21 — Misplaced Trust
An entry in Kerath’s private journal:
In a rare moment of lucidity, Lyra explained everything. She claimed that Dark Warren was once the benevolent and rightful ruler of this city until Kane arrived in Blassingdell over 20 years ago. She said Kane made a pact with Cyric, the evil god of lies, that enabled him to steal Warren’s seat of power. Kane placed a curse on the city, erasing the memory of its past, and transformed Warren into a dragonborn while also robbing him of his memories. Lyra was a servant girl in Warren’s household and barely escaped with her life, but her memory is still fragmented. She struggled for decades to put the pieces back together and wants to see things return to how they were. Continue reading “Session 21 — Misplaced Trust”