As combat winded down, our party was faced with their hardest decision to date, confronting one another over the choices made at the Garloth family mausoleum. When the guards arrived, they explained themselves, and were forthright with them, then were face to face with each other to discuss their differences in beliefs. That night, the party opted to visit Elaspra Ulmarr, the crafter of the key which they found in the mausoleum, who informed the party that she had made to key for a lock installed within a Windmill in the Southern Ward. It was here, the party would meet a Mr. Kibbens who would inform the party that a halfling necromancer named Losser had taken the Stone of Golorr, and the remains of the Garloth family, to a lair beneath the powdered wig shop, Dandymops.
Confronted by several zombies seemed to not be as difficult as the party originally believed it might be. As the fighting began, they learned of their new friend Sortara had the ability to produce a great weapon from her book, revealing that she was not the wizard she claimed to be. It was here the party would meet Valindra Shadowmantle at the Heart of Ubtao, and after a fault of their own, reveal they had a map of the peninsula of Chult. Valindra would take this map from our adventurers and threaten them to leave at once, which didn't set well with Arvon. However, with nobody backing his anger, the party would instead escort him out, while Cannin decided to sneak back in to steal the map. He was of course caught, but managed to convince her to allow him to copy the map so that they were not lost.
"We've finally found it. The Stone of Golorr. It's terrifying really. With so many people looking to get their hands on this item, it's only a matter of time before someone knows we have the stone. We can try to hide it, but...they already know we were looking for it. And the bodies continue to pile up. I'm sure the watch will be coming too. But for now, the Stone is ours. I've attuned to it...learned some things that were quite unsettling. How long before the Stone abandons me as. Where will Golorr's search for knowledge end...and will it change who I am? I suppose we'll find out soon enough." - Kai Gladomain
As the last of the giants in this manor fell, the Fey-Team began to determine the next plan of attack. After saving a group of dwarves from their cells, and attempting to sort out who needs to return where, the Bugbears who claimed to call this place home began to clear out the caverns below. The notes and maps which our adventurers had found might lead them to the next point of attack by the Giants, but not of the dangers which they might face ahead. It's time for our party to organize the assault and stop this threat before it gets too far out of hand.
The Scales of Justice, leaving Xonthal's Tower were ambushed after an overnight stay within, but what they found when they came out was far worse than they imagined. The Dragon Cult, looking to send a message to the Scales, laid siege to the village which resided outside of the hedge maze, with Lennithon, the blue dragon who has attacked the party before, dealing a huge blow to the citizens. However, Lennithon was no ordinary blue dragon. As his body took damage, his skin would shed, revealing something far more terrifying beneath, the form of a dracolich, who's pursuit of the Blue Dragon Mask was relentless. The battle weary Scales would stand their ground, keeping Lennithon at bay, and retaining the Blue Dragon Mask for a time.
The cocoons were ruptured and their contents came spilling out, zombies of a long forgotten party who died at the tentacles of an aboleth. When the last zombie fell, the party was left with a choice, where to proceed in search of the next spirit mound. However, another discussion was required, an understanding of what they faced should they assist Felgolos, the bronze dragon who they had just met. After a brief discussion, the party and the very clumsy Bronze Avenger would part ways, with the group heading towards One Stone. But it was here that the party's alignment, and morality, will be tested.
"Our 'key' collecting actually went easier than expected. Valetta had zero objections to us taking Nim along on whatever this ends up being, which I thought was very odd. We also spoke to Vajra, in person this time. She offered us the help of the Grey Hands and rewarded us for our previous job. We also spoke to Jalester, and he's bringing help from the Lord's Alliance. Hopefully this will be enough to deal with whatever is down in that vault. Honestly, I'm rather terrified, but....we've come this far, I want to see it through." - Jot
The Council of Waterdeep awaits. The Giants have finally agreed to join the war against the dragons, and the Scales of Justice are prepared to take the fight to the Dragon Cult. With the now broken Blue Dragon Mask in their possession, the Scales prepared to bring news to the Council, and attempt to understand the path which the battle ahead will lead. It's going to be a difficult road, one which certainly will lead to the deaths of many, but one that will be required to save the Sword Coast. There's also a parade for the Scales put on by the people of Waterdeep. That's exciting, right?
Civil War is our Homebrew campaign where a rift in the ethereal has connected a small group of islands to the west of Faerun with the planes of Eberron, Irian, and Mabar.
Session 6: A Bard's Tale
After a discussion with Kai about the potential disaster which the Isles were facing if the Eye fell into the wrong hands, the party took a bit of time to sit down and sort out the right course of action before they attempted to move forward. They discussed the issue alone, then headed back to Upper Keleto to speak with Queen Meriel. Afterwards, the party headed to the first stop where they would start the talent search for Cassius Stormholme. Their time at the Broken Root Tavern was interesting, taking several attempts before they could beat the Black Knight of the Scarlet Hand. But, as they did, they were given a grand performance, a theatrical retelling of the greatest story ever told: The Fall of the Ascended.
The council meeting was everything the Scales believed it would be, with the main exception being that they believed the Blue Dragon Mask to be a fake. But even with this revelation, the Council of Waterdeep is ready to press on and take the fight to the Dragon Cult. And with the Council ready for a fight, sending the men in to save the Sword Coast, it was the Scales who prepared the groups for battle, outlining positioning and sending the various groups to perform specific tasks. But, there is never a quiet moment for the Scales of Justice, with even the Parade of Scales being interrupted before it could get underway.
Much like the previous encounters, the adventurers from the North once again found themselves in a predicament at their third spirit mound. Not wishing to upset the Uthgard Barbarians which called Beorunna's Well home, and Caelitis wishing to take a diplomatic approach with this mound, found the situation was manageable...with the stipulation that they not disturb the alter to the south. But after reaching the alter, the party found that the barbarians were not the only inhabitants of this cavern, as their bait, Acarius, as he searched to find the source of the flapping wings to the North. Digging in front of the alter, attempting to avoid confrontation, the party would find their next relic, a very large, broken horn. Taking it to the airship, the party would decide it's time to visit the Oracle once again.
Our adventurers began the with search around the outside of the city of Omu, as the prepared for a dive into the Lost City proper. The edges of the city held many mysteries, and notes scrawled across the walls of the guardhouse which stood at the city's entrance. Notes to Beware the Frog Monster, or information about snakes, the nine shrines, and the King of Feathers written throughout. With this bit of information, the party ventured onward, finding a walled in section of the city, where an attack recently wiped out most of the inhabitants. It was here they would meet Orvex, an exhausted member of a Red Wizards' expedition group. His work as a scribe and translator may come in handy for our party.
They say the victors write the history. Will the people remember the Scales as the organization that stopped the Cult of the Dragon from bringing back Tiamat, or will they be viewed as the usurpers who dared put an end to her resurrection, thus stricken from the record books. The Parade of Scales had more than its share of interruptions, and the hubris of the Cult of the Dragon, stepping within the walls of the Field Ward, may very well prove to be their unraveling. Embolden as the moment of Tiamat's return draws near, the Scales, willing to give their lives for this moment, will not stop until the Cult of the Dragon is no more.
Civil War is our Homebrew campaign where a rift in the ethereal has connected a small group of islands to the west of Faerun with the planes of Eberron, Irian, and Mabar.
Session 7: Rise of the Warforged
As day one comes and goes, our party found what was certainly the most terrifying of scenes awaiting them in the morning. They ventured to the Selavash Ward, looking across the docks to find thousands of Warforged, assembled in a single file line, grouped in solidarity...deactivated. That was, except for one, a battle hardened, etched Warforged which was identified as Sarge by the young pickpocket who attempted to steal Vivien's coin purse. They would speak with him, learning the Forged were striking for better treatment and better pay, something overheard by Sarge's speech. They quickly went up the dock, searching for the Dockmaster, who seemed more annoyed by the party telling him how to run his dock than anything. Oh yeah...and until Gjest managed to reactivated the Warforged...
Using the powers of the map found within the Hill Giant's lair, the Fey-Team quickly rushed off, making their way towards the city of Neverwinter, selling off all the valuable goods and making a literal fortune to support their adventures going forward. A few magic items and many many many coin spent and invested later, they rested then went north, beyond the Spine of the World. The temperatures were as hospitable as the beasts they encountered, and the party quickly found themselves surrounded by the inhabitants of this frozen, underground tunnel. This group of yeti did much to prevent Alion from participating, but with Marqinor there to help, they were able to pull themselves together and defend themselves.
Facing down impossible odds, with the guards of Waterdeep unable to come to the aid of our heroes, the Scales brought war to their attackers and nearly came out on top. But one by one, they would fall, simply unable to defeat the push of the Cult of the Dragon and defend the city in their time of need. The Dragons have won the day. The Scales of Justice are no more.
After the fall of the Scales of Justice, the people of Waterdeep had come together, trying with all their faith and power to bring back the heroes of the realm in this, the darkest most time of the realm. A war was still awaiting, and they wished not to do it without the individuals who had inspired them to stand up and fight against the Dragon Cult. Seemingly reborn, life was brought back to our heroes, and their goal more clear than it has ever been. This Tyranny of Dragons must end, and it must do so before it's too late.
Civil War is our Homebrew campaign where a rift in the ethereal has connected a small group of islands to the west of Faerun with the planes of Eberron, Irian, and Mabar.
Session 8: An Assassin's Fate
With a turn and a step, a veritable army of Warforged reactivated, then almost as fast, deactivated themselves once more. The party, not knowing how to approach the situation began to look around the docks, but nobody had any answers for them. Their search lead them north, to the Windwrights Guild, and one Alistair d'Lyrandar. His discussions yielded some interesting new information, namely of the new batch of docents they had been given. However, in their search of Sarge...the party was sent on a wild chase through the Trade Ward, ending at the doorstep of a few Emerald Claw Soldiers.
The journey into the Well of Dragons revealed many paths, but most importantly, gave our adventurers access to the Draakhorn, and the elements which continued to power it. As the Scale headed deeper into the Well, they would follow it's path, slowing for nothing in route to the Draakhorn, slaying everything which stood in their way. The Draakhorn itself, guarded by a Stone Golem and activated by a Air Elemental, which continued to sound the horn upon the Scale's approach. The sound was deafening, yet didn't stop them from pushing in to dismantle it, and dismantle it they did. But now, Tiamat's Temple lies ahead, and the dragon guardians outside stand in their way.
Our party ventured onward, with their new friend joining them for a bit of protection from the harsh elements of the city of Omu. They would move east, checking into the many building at the southern end of the city before stepping foot into what Cannin would describe as a shrine to the trickster god Shagambi. Avoiding danger with the kamadans that made the outside of this shrine their home, they would hide away inside, finding a gladiator pit within the center of the chamber and a pedestal at the north end of the room. However, these gladiators were tough, with Tic, Tac, and Sortara taking huge beatings before retreating back up the ramp to the main chamber.
STEALING DRAGONS starts at 9:00PM EST Friday (04/19/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
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THE LAST SESSION (3h 02m): Session 16: To Live and Let Live
FELL ENTROPY starts at 7:30PM EST Sunday (04/28/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
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THE LAST SESSION (3h 55m): Session 14: Introducing Sortara
STEALING DRAGONS starts at 9:00PM EST Friday (05/03/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
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THE LAST SESSION (3h 00m): Session 17: Tales of a Dandy Necromancer
THE ASCENSION starts at 7:30PM EST Sunday (05/05/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
THE ASCENSION VOD COLLECTION:
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THE LAST SESSION (3h 30m): Session 37: Clearing the Caves
TYRANNY OF DRAGONS starts at 7:30PM EST Tuesday (05/07/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
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THE LAST SESSION (2h 15m): Session 50: Getting Out Alive
AMONGST THE GIANTS starts at 7:30PM EST Wednesday (05/08/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
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THE LAST SESSION (3h 28m): Session 25: The Flying Misfortune
STEALING DRAGONS starts at 9:00PM EST Friday (05/10/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
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THE LAST SESSION (3h 22m): Session 18: The Keys to a Heist
TYRANNY OF DRAGONS starts at 7:30PM EST Tuesday (05/14/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
THE TYRANNY VOD COLLECTION:
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THE LAST SESSION (2h 41m): Session 51: Revenge and Retribution
CIVIL WAR: A REALM AWAKENED starts at 7:30PM EST Wednesday (05/15/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
Civil War is our Homebrew campaign where a rift in the ethereal has connected a small group of islands to the west of Faerun with the planes of Eberron, Irian, and Mabar.
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THE LAST SESSION (2h 50m): Session 5: A Bard Knock Life
TYRANNY OF DRAGONS starts at 7:30PM EST Tuesday (05/21/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
THE TYRANNY VOD COLLECTION:
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THE LAST SESSION (2h 41m): Session 52: A Parade of Scales
AMONGST THE GIANTS starts at 7:30PM EST Wednesday (05/22/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
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THE LAST SESSION (2h 48m): Session 26: The Moral Dilemma
FELL ENTROPY starts at 7:30PM EST Sunday (05/26/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
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THE LAST SESSION (3h 39m): Session 15: Finding The Lost City
TYRANNY OF DRAGONS starts at 7:30PM EST Tuesday (05/28/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
THE TYRANNY VOD COLLECTION:
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THE LAST SESSION (2h 33m): Session 53: The March to War
CIVIL WAR: A REALM AWAKENED starts at 7:30PM EST Wednesday (05/29/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
Civil War is our Homebrew campaign where a rift in the ethereal has connected a small group of islands to the west of Faerun with the planes of Eberron, Irian, and Mabar.
A REALM AWAKENED VOD COLLECTION:
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THE LAST SESSION (3h 17m): Session 6: A Bard's Tale
THE ASCENSION starts at 7:30PM EST Sunday (06/02/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
THE ASCENSION VOD COLLECTION:
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THE LAST SESSION (3h 15m): Session 38: Protecting the Sword Coast
TYRANNY OF DRAGONS starts at 7:30PM EST Tuesday (06/04/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
THE TYRANNY VOD COLLECTION:
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THE LAST SESSION (2h 48m): Session 54: The Cult's Folly
After a month long hiatus...we are excited to have the return of...
TYRANNY OF DRAGONS starts at 7:30PM EDT Tuesday (07/09/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
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THE LAST SESSION (2h 38m): Session 55: Death is Not the End
CIVIL WAR: A REALM AWAKENED starts at 7:30PM EST Wednesday (07/17/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
Civil War is our Homebrew campaign where a rift in the ethereal has connected a small group of islands to the west of Faerun with the planes of Eberron, Irian, and Mabar.
A REALM AWAKENED VOD COLLECTION:
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THE LAST SESSION (2h 57m): Session 7: Rise of the Warforged
TYRANNY OF DRAGONS starts at 7:30PM EDT Tuesday (07/23/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
THE TYRANNY VOD COLLECTION:
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THE LAST SESSION (2h 50m): Session 56: Into The Well
FELL ENTROPY starts at 7:30PM EST Sunday (08/04/2019) over at Forgebreaker Gaming (https://twitch.tv/forgebreaker)
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THE LAST SESSION (3h 00m): Session 16: The King of Feathers