Session 8

Setting: Rock Bottom Mining Camp

PCs: Durzo, Lo’Kag, Mykiela, Rhaine

NPCs: Darren

The Order of Valor squares off against a never-ending army of Skeletons, with a Huge Skeletal creature in the center of the cavern. Duergar guard the exit at the back to the Underdark, and one continues to head back down to bring back more Skeletons. The battle is hard fought, and the team retreats to the mouth of the cave. As they flee, Durzo blasts the Giant Skeleton with two Eldritch Blasts. The purple flashes of energy destroy the skeleton, and the team agrees to run back in. However, they quickly run out of steam and spell slots, while Azoth is hit by arrows, banishing him back to his realm, and blinding Durzo. The Order again runs out of the cavern, and pulls the failsafe levers to close off the area, and cause a cave-in.

Darren states that Lola knew they were digging too low, but she was greedy. He asks the Order to help him cave in the rest of the mine, and offers items found while digging to keep them quiet about it. All tallied, they only manage to save 6 of the 20 missing Dwarf Miners.

Back on the surface, the King of Brightforge and the Queen of Falador have arrived. With Lola joining them, they go to their headquarters to meet the royals.

Setting: Headquarters

PCs: Durzo, Lo’Kag, Mykiela, Rhaine

NPCs: Finn, Warren, Elanys, Queen Syleese, King Bharrus, Ruling Council of Errista

After introductions, King Bharrus Bonehammer of Brightforge wants to be with his people at the Mining Camp tonight to console families. He thanks the Order for their help, and invites them to the camp to partake in a drink. As he makes his exit, Lola is escorted out by his guards.

Queen Syleese also commends their bravery, and excuses herself to her room. She asks Finn to send Rhaine in to see her, followed by Durzo. She and Rhaine have an awkward conversation, neither fully wanting to open up. Rhaine does tell her about Siril being on the island. Syleese tells him that a coup was attempted on her mother with the same kind of shadow monks leading the way. They did not come from Falador, and to her knowledge, have no political ties.

Durzo has a conversation with the queen about morality and duty. They connect, and she confides that an Oracle in her household told her to bring a special gift with her to the meeting. She presents a Piwafwi to Durzo, and asks him to represent Falador in the Order of Valor. After more discussion, he agrees.

Three members of the Ruling Council of Elders of Errista arrive. The High Elder, and Archmage to the Tower Eternal, is Vaklan Cerdash, a red Dragonborn. He is flanked by a female Firbolg Druid named Lorali, and a Kenku Wizard named Click.

Upon hearing of the tragedy, Vaklan suggest they go offer Healing to the Dwarves, and prompt their representative in the order, the Cleric of Lathander to come with them. Mykiela declines and decides to read more. So, Durzo and Lo’Kag go with the Council. After some Healing and a drink of heavenly ale, they go back to Headquarters to rest after a harrowing day.