Session 97: Celestial Promises

Synopsis

12th to 17th of Flamerule, 1491

Lauron Wilderness NW of Graceland

The party traversed the Lauron Wilderness and found an island surrounded by the flowers made of little skulls. With a little investigation they found their way into a crypt deep within the island. They made their way to the Lauron Castle Courtyard where they met a family of dragons being held against their will. The Lord Vinegas (High Dragon King) said if the party could retrieve the rod of dragon control and the clutch of dragon eggs from Lord Cerick Lauron they would be able to assist in recovering the missing children.

The party entered Lauron castle. They were blessed by a great bard named Johnny Cash who along with a number of other ethereal bands gave them the courage the party needed to reach the lower levels. They were challenged by Master Ezriel Lauron. If the party could reach the end of the hall and best whatever tried to stop them, Master Lauron would invoke the Rite of Hospitality and enter into negotiations.

The party did their best against what tried to stop them. Lady Paintfeather made friends with the Spectral Blackbirds and persuaded them to disable the black hole trap that was in the parties way. The party entered the Wild Hunt Nite Club. Turns out Master Lauron is only interested in improving his band and performing. He has little interest in his Father’s politics and machinations. The party chummed it up and gained his trust by singing along with the band. They sang Bohemian Rhapsody and ElaDyn took the solo.

Spectral Blackbird

Garren Bronson was approached again by Neilum the Undertaker … his nemesis. He informed Garren he would turn everyone of the Wanderer’s into undead just like he did with Garren’s last party. He also pointed out several of Garren’s past soldiers are here among the undead. Garren even met one (name?) who says he is very unhappy with Garren. Garren failed to protect them from the Undertaker.

Neilum the Undertaker

Andrasti Painfeather met a half-orc, Quasnic Lagru, disguised in an elaborate lich costume. She informed Andrasti that one of her friends, Senitar Bladestream, is being held captive in one of the prisons in Lauron Castle. Master Ezreil provided a possible map of the prison to aid the party.

Celestial Promises

18th of Flamerule 1491

With the map in hand the party entered the Lauron Castle Sewers and got tripped up by a Finger of Death trap. With trap sprung, a battle started with the Imperial Skulls sewer gang. They party was kicking butt when a Traveling Sewer Merchant arrived on the scene and called for pause in the hostilities to hawk wares. The Imperial Skulls agreed, saying the first quarter was a good fight, they were behind but felt they could use the break to strategize and get the upper hand.

After the merchant closed shop and moved on Vuliev, the leader of the United Dead Sewer gang approached the party saying he could abate further hostilities if the party followed her. She has some information and feels both the party and herself could benefit if the party were to take on her ask. She informed them she can no longer control half of her conscripts. Most them including her adviser Imegullible, are wrapped up in the Niribu Prophecy. She asked the party to investigate. Mezgon of the Holy Venomous Servants is the leader of all gangs in the sewer.

Open Plots:

• Celestial Promises
• Prison Break
• Finding Senitar
• Dembe's revival
• Feeding Orcus
• Blessing the dead
• The Lauron Curse
• The Crow
• Eretria Awakens