Mysleen will use her flying speed to stay aloft, and will cast dissonant whispers at the 3rd level on W3 for 16 psychic damage. Wis save 17 for half damage. "Is that all you've got, you stupid ghost?" She sticks out her tongue and blows a raspberry at it.

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Mysleen will use her flying speed to stay aloft, and will cast dissonant whispers at the 3rd level on W3 for 22 psychic damage. Wis save 17 for half damage. "Is that all you've got, you stupid ghost?" She sticks out her tongue and blows a raspberry at it.

 (This was a 22 before. Not sure why it's a 12 in the original post.)

Necyra watches in frustration as her Sacred Flame spell misses its mark.  The wraith's spectral form flickers but remains largely unaffected.  A wave of annoyance washes over her, but she quickly regains her composure.  Her eyes, filled with a cold determination, fixate on the remaining wraith, W3.

Without hesitation, she channels her divine energy once more.  A second mote of radiant light erupts from her fingertips, streaking towards the wraith with renewed vigor.  The Sacred Flame ignites, casting a searing light on W3 (DEX saving throw vs DC17 or take 9 radiant damage).  The wraith shrieks in agony as the holy fire seeks to banish its spectral form.

(Unfortunately, I didn't have time yet to write any post but I wanted to drop at least the turn.)

Action:
1) Unarmed Strike @W2/3, hit 23 for 14 magical slashing damage and 5 lightning damage
2) Unarmed Strike @W2/3, hit 20 for 11 magical bludgeoning damage and 1 lightning damage
Bonus:
3) Unarmed Strike @W2/3, hit 29 for 14 magical bludgeoning damage and 3 lightning damage

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Mysleen will use her flying speed to stay aloft, and will cast dissonant whispers at the 3rd level on W3 for 22 psychic damage. Wis save 17 for half damage. "Is that all you've got, you stupid ghost?" She sticks out her tongue and blows a raspberry at it.

 (This was a 22 before. Not sure why it's a 12 in the original post.)

W2 Wisdom Save DC 17 vs 9
W3 Wisdom Save DC 17 vs 6

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Necyra Sacred Flame on W3 (DEX saving throw vs DC17 or take 9 radiant damage)

W3 Dexterity Save DC 17 vs 15

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Trystane

Action:
1) Unarmed Strike @W2/3, hit 23 for 14 magical slashing damage and 5 lightning damage
2) Unarmed Strike @W2/3, hit 20 for 11 magical bludgeoning damage and 1 lightning damage
Bonus:
3) Unarmed Strike @W2/3, hit 29 for 14 magical bludgeoning damage and 3 lightning damage

W2 takes 14 magical damage and half of 5 (2) lightning damage. W2 (-2/67)
W3 takes 11 magic and 0 lightning. W3 (56/67)
W3 takes 14 magic and half of 3 (1) lightning. W3 (41/67)

Round 2
Necyra, Mysleen, Trystane, Yurgojin
Bridgette << your turn
W2 (dead)
wraith W3 (41/67, dw, sf, tbd)
Talorin

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Mysleen will use her flying speed to stay aloft, and will cast dissonant whispers at the 3rd level on W3 for 22 psychic damage. Wis save 17 for half damage. "Is that all you've got, you stupid ghost?" She sticks out her tongue and blows a raspberry at it.

 (This was a 22 before. Not sure why it's a 12 in the original post.)

W3 Wisdom Save DC 17 vs 6

W3 takes 22 damage. W3 (19/67)

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Necyra Sacred Flame on W3 (DEX saving throw vs DC17 or take 9 radiant damage)

W3 Dexterity Save DC 17 vs 15

W3 takes 9 damage. W3 (10/67)

Round 2
Necyra, Mysleen, Trystane, Yurgojin
Bridgette << your turn
W2 (dead)
wraith W3 (10/67)
Talorin

OOC: If W2 failed their save, they also have to use their reaction to move as far away from Mysleen as possible. Sorry, should've clarified that in my original post.

Bridgette fires two Eldritch Blast beams at W3

EB vs. W3

Attack: 26; Damage 8 force

Attack: 25; Damage 8 force

I think that's all the wraiths, so there really isn't anything for the shadowspawn to do.

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With the final Demon slain, you have time to regroup and search the room. In the far back of the Room, you find a door leading to another room. It's locked but you have eight keys and two of them unlock this door.

This cell smells like a sewer. A woman sits on a mattress atop a low shelf, her once-fine clothing in tatters and a silk scarf wrapped around her face.

"Thank Hlal" she cries as she rushes out of the cell. "There is a door in the back of that cell that leads to the latrine. I just want to go home and take a bath in perfumes."

She pauses to stare at your group, "You are here to rescue me?... or are you assassins of Lord Neverember, sent to kill, so that his secret dies with me?"

She rushes to Yurgojin's arms before fainting.

Yurgojin successfully defends the woman during the wraith combat...

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"I can promise you we're not here to kill you." As the wraith come he adds, "Guess we'll have a chance to prove that sooner than expected."

She wakes and says, "My name is Indrina Lamsensettle.

Besides acting, I am an avid collector of genealogies, you know "family trees."

I collect them and make high quality calligraphy gifts, for many nobles. I build and decorate the frames, and I use exotic inks and artistic designs to make my family trees a real treasure.

I myself am not an expert at research. But I do know several scholars who help me out. I also seek out experts from around the world to find genealogies that are both old and complete.

Alas, I fear that I have uncovered the true lineage of Lord Nasher Alagondar. Somehow, I have proof that Lord Neverember is not a true descendant of the Hero of Neverwinter. I'm sure this is a secret that he is willing to kill for, to stay in power. Why else would knaves hold me poisoner in a toilet?"

OOC: Mysleen will take a short rest if that's OK with everyone else.

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Secrets unlocked 3 out of 4+

At anytime you can turn in a secret exactly once to gain advantage on all D20 rolls for 10 Rounds for all party members. Spending a secret this way means that you can no longer use that secret again for the remainder of the adventure. It's possible that you can spend secrets later in the adventure for a completely different effect or to lessen the strength of Vecna when you confront him.

Indrina's secret seems to have come from her access to a long lost genealogy. It's unclear exactly how she gained access to this hidden knowledge, but it seems that she was not looking to learn forbidden information.

OOC: Since Vecna's domain is Secrets, the god is able to pinpoint individuals who are harboring secrets and then sacrifice them to gain the power of that secret. Indrina secret may not be related to Vecna directly, but it's strength and the limit of people who know or even understand it's information makes this secret very potent and so her sacrifice would be potent as well. In this campaign, the players can harness the "Power of Secrets" to gain 10 rounds of advantage for each one by an OOC simple majority vote.

Secrets Reward
Umberto's Secret
Sarcelle's Secret
Indrina's Secret

Trystane is happy to take a short rest and then searches the rooms on this floor for clues about the cult, like their size, how long they have been operating, how they came to conjure demons and for what, and anything else of note. (Investigation: 7, if with advantage 9)

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Trystane is happy to take a short rest and then searches the rooms on this floor for clues about the cult, like their size, how long they have been operating, how they came to conjure demons and for what, and anything else of note. (Investigation: 7, if with advantage 9)

You find an empty coffin made of stone. In it are cobwebs and tatters of clothing at least 100 years old. Signs that there was a body inside but no longer.

A slightly higher Investigation check may garnish additional information

After your short rest, you can still hear chanting coming from the far end of the corridore.

Turning the corner, you notice right away that nothing stirs. All the side rooms are and hallway is now empty. The large room on your left (map bottom right) seems to be a lavish bed chamber for someone important.

This large room has been furnished to resemble a cozy bedroom and study. Stooped over a desk and scribbling furiously on a parchment is a gaunt, robed human man. Standing next to the desk is a one-eyed, bipedal horror with spikes growing out of its back. Tapestries depicting feasting undead creatures hang on the wall.

The wizardly old man says, "Who are you? You can't be in here!"



nothic NO1 init 13
necromancer wizard (with mage armor pre-cast) NE1 init 3

Pre Short Rest

Necyra listens intently as Indrina spills her story, her crimson eyes flickering with interest.  "A collector of family trees, eh?  And you believe you've uncovered a royal secret?" she muses, a hint of intrigue in her voice.  "This could prove to be quite valuable information."

"But first," she says, her tone hardening, "let us take a short rest, and then we have unfinished business."  A flicker of determination flashes across her face.  "Until then, rest assured, we won't let any harm befall you." With that, she turns her attention back to the party, readying herself for the next challenge.

Post Short Rest

Necyra, ever the strategist, senses the growing complexity of their situation.  The potential dangers lurking down the hallway (and beyond) demand additional support.  With a swift gesture and a murmured incantation, a surge of arcane energy pulses through her.  A shimmering vortex of darkness opens before her, and from its depths emerge sixteen shadowy figures. [Necyra casts Conjure Animals @ 5th level, and 16 Giant Bats appear]

These are no ordinary bats.  Their wings, leathery and imposing, cast long shadows as they unfurl.  With a guttural screech, they take to the air, their beady red eyes reflecting the dim light of the chamber.  They circle Necyra protectively, forming a menacing cloud of darkness.  Their presence, combined with Necyra's own formidable abilities, creates an aura of power and intimidation.

Finally, Necyra recognizes the importance of stealth in their upcoming encounters.  With a focused concentration, she casts the Pass without Trace spell upon herself and her party.  A shimmering aura of concealment envelops them, masking their presence and muffling their footsteps.  Their forms seem to blend seamlessly with the shadows, their movements becoming almost ethereal.  The party is now cloaked in a veil of secrecy, ready to face whatever lies beyond.

Trystane, being clearly in hostile territory, transforms immediately after his short rest (healed 8 HP with hit dice) and infuses his natural weapons with his crimson rite of lightning (3 damage). When he finds the necromancer accompanied by an aberration, he locks eyes with the wizard, "What are you people doing here? Conjuring demons? Summoning undead? Consort with aberrations? Your vile practices stop now!"

Initiative: 21

"Names should concern you not."

Yurgojin init: 15

(Second Wind used before short rest to regain HP)

Bridgette was happy to take the short rest.

But now... Initiative: 11

Mysleen init: 19

"I suppose that depends on who you are." says Talorin, taking a fighting stance. "But if we've gotten this far I think you can assume we'll handle you to if a fight must be had."

Initiative: 20+1 = 21

[[ Nothics are pretty nostalgic for me. First monster my party came across the first time I played D&D.]]

Necyra init 17 or her own roll

Trystane 21
Talorin 21
Mysleen 19
nothic NO1 19
Yurgojin 15
Bridgette 11
necromancer wizard NE1 11

Round 1
Bridgette, Mysleen, Necyra, Talorin, Trystane, Yurgojin << your turn
nothic NO1
necromancer wizard NE1