Episode 14
Session Summary
Into the Depths of the Spire
The adventurers continued their perilous climb through the unstable tower, navigating a web of metal platforms, precarious staircases, and groaning structural supports. The group’s teamwork was tested repeatedly as new obstacles—and the tower’s mysterious defenses—kept them on edge.
At the top of a rusted staircase, the adventurers discovered a malfunctioning vent spewing toxic fumes. Shadow and HJ Ripley worked quickly to seal it with improvised tools, preventing the spread of the gas and securing the group’s path forward. Their efforts highlighted the importance of strategy and quick thinking in the environment.
A Shattered Ascent
Higher up the tower, the adventurers encountered a broken catwalk suspended over a deep chasm. Using ropes, spellcraft, and clever improvisation, the group managed to cross, though not without incident:
- Margery, using a spider climb spell, stabilized the ropes and led the group in securing the crossing.
- Voscheck identified a weak anchor point and reinforced it with a scavenged metal beam.
- HJ Ripley and Shadow collaborated to map out the safest path, avoiding several unstable sections.
As the group reached the other side, the tower shuddered violently, sending debris cascading around them. Peppercorn, caught off guard, narrowly avoided a falling pipe, her dramatic leap earning both gasps and laughter.
Grim Discoveries
The group’s path led them to a grisly discovery: a humanoid corpse, its back grotesquely torn open. Voscheck and Peppercorn investigated, finding an alchemical amulet marked by the god Palev. The amulet triggered a vivid vision in Nedra, hinting at divine wrath and unspoken truths.
Character Highlights and Giggles
- Peppercorn continued to provide comedic relief, from exaggerated commentary to a dramatic escape from falling debris.
- Shadow and HJ Ripley shone as problem-solvers, collaborating to neutralize the vent and map safe crossings.
- Maya’s antics brought levity, with her impromptu commentary lifting the group’s spirits.
- Margery used her magic to great effect, stabilizing precarious crossings and ensuring the group’s safety.
- Nedra was a steadfast defender, interpreting visions and pushing the group forward.
- Voscheck displayed his survival instincts by reinforcing a critical anchor point.
Enemies Encountered
No direct combat occurred this session, though the snapping cables, dangerous terrain, and ominous discoveries added an ever-present sense of danger.
NPCs Met
- Corpse in the Tower: A humanoid, torn apart gruesomely, whose possessions hinted at the tower’s secrets and the god Palev’s influence.
Treasure
- Alchemical Amulet: Marked by the god Palev, this amulet triggered a vision in Nedra and hints at powerful magic.