Episode 19
Session Summary
The Haunted Laboratory
The party returned to the haunted laboratory area, reviewing their findings and preparing to delve deeper into the tower. Shadow detected a chilling pull toward a mysterious cabinet, prompting the group to exercise extreme caution. Queequeg’s attempt to approach the cabinet revealed its sinister nature, as he experienced a soul-draining sensation. Holy water helped dampen the oppressive effect, allowing the group to inspect its contents. Inside, they discovered a black iron box with arcane markings, ultimately breaking it open to reveal the Spectral Vacuum Pump, a piece of the soul-extracting apparatus.
Descending to the Cathedral
With their discovery in hand, the group moved further into the tower, descending to an underground cathedral. They were greeted by ominous organ music and the sight of massive statues representing the Triune gods. The spectral figure of a young girl played the organ, creating an unsettling atmosphere. The statues of Pawelos, and Pauline, loomed over the cathedral, blindfolded in dark cloth, while a third, depicting Paelev, remained unshrouded and held a heart and dagger.
A Hostile Welcoming
As Queequeg approached the altar, the spectral girl turned her attention to the party, hurling objects telekinetically. A fierce battle began as the ghost summoned chains from the organ and unleashed tortured souls and macabre musical magics upon the group.
Character Highlights and Giggles
- Professor Peppercorn: Remarked on the cold with a witty quip about “whisker frost” and used Mantle of Inspiration to bolster the team’s resolve.
- Queequeg: Boldly approached the ominous cabinet, enduring its soul-draining aura before delivering the critical blow to unlock the iron box.
- Aubrey: Gracefully glided through the cathedral with Bladesong activated, adding an ethereal elegance to her combat movements.
- Voscheck: Delivered a devastating pair of Eldritch Blasts, forcing the ghost into the organ and temporarily disrupting her control.
- Dirk Goodhair: Scouted the cathedral’s perimeter, finding an abandoned artist’s studio with eerie portraits of Davia and her family.
Enemies Encountered
- Davia (Ghost): The spectral girl playing the organ, who summoned tortured spirits and wielded telekinetic powers.
- Stone Warriors: Statues that emerged from the shadows and architecture to attack the group.
NPCs Met
- Statues of the Triune Gods: Representations of Pawelos, Pauline, and Paelev, blindfolded with dark cloth. Paelevs unshrouded statue wielded a heart and dagger.
- Spectral Figure (Unnamed): The ghost of a young girl tied to the organ, later revealed as Davia.
Treasure
- Spectral Vacuum Pump: A component of the soul-extraction device.
- Holy Water (Replenished): Divided among the party to aid against undead foes.
- Herbal Salve of Protection: An item that wards off ethereal spirits for a limited time, discovered and distributed to the group.