Necromancer's Delusion-Homebrew

(You can do it Jinara)

Aryn will say, "When I first heard the voice... that's when I felt like I lost control." she says looking around at all of them.

(Hi Xtra. I have been in Christmas mode all weekend. Would you allow me a bit of retcon?)

Retcon if allowed:

Jinara will hold Iris's eye for an extra moment before he turns to Aryn and say "Lead the way." As they begin, Jinara asks Aryn "At what point did you first get contacted?" (assuming she remembers) Jinara would cast Resistance on himself as they approach. 

Regardless of Retcon:

Intelligence Saving Throw: 4 + 2 (If recon allowed) + 5 (Davara's Favor if needed)

(uh oh.)

"I was just entering the hallway in front of the stairs." Aryn replies.

Insight on each of the members:  19

(Dang.  I would try to retcon inspiration but I don't think it would help a nat 1.)

(it was fun playing Jinara. on to the next character hahaha)

Jinara- you feel the voice grow louder in your head. "Saregos.... This mortal body of yours is fragile and weak.  You were better off as a corpse.  Now you can watch your allies burn like the rest of the world will soon..." You feel a rush of energy from your body but you know you weren't the one to cause it.  You try to scream to warn your friends but your body doesn't cooperate. (You cast Spirit Guardians at 7th level.  I marked off your 7th level slot.)

Aryn- you notice a slight change in Jinara.  Up until a few seconds ago he has shown a mixture of excitement, curiosity and concern.  Now you only see anger and hate.  Just as you move to speak Jinara's wings flare out.

You all watch as Jinara's wings burst into being but appear different than before.  Instead of golden wings you see shadowy red wings that appear to drip dark shadows that burst into flames on the stone floor.  A dark cloud of shadowy arcane energy swirls around him catching all of you within it.  You see within the cloud small dragons wreathed in flame and shadow.  It is both beautiful and terrifying until the dragons turn and release gouts of necrotic flames across your body.  The flames sear your skin and you watch as Jinara begins to laugh.  It isn't his voice though but the same voice as before, which you now all recognize as Neltharion.  Jinara's wings flash and the cloud disappears just as quickly as it came.

Everyone except Jinara make a DC 19 WIS save or take:    29  necrotic &   22  fire damage, half on success.  Your speed is also halved.

Jinara- you hear a maniacal laugh in your mind and feel an intense pain run through your body.  You take:  39  psychic &  44  necrotic damage and gain one point of exhaustion. Make a DC 16 Arcana check!

Arcana 22

(I am resistant to necrotic so the 36 is reduced to 18. Also, does this feel like I have no control over my body? or was that event momentary?)

If it was momentary and Jinara is back:

Jinara will immediately cast Dispel Magic at 3rd level on himself to remove the spirit guardians, then rush behind the mark where Neltharion was first heard.

If I am still under his control:

Jinara will struggle under this scenario. Knowing this was the sworn enemy and the bringer of the cataclysm, Jinara's own internal rage begins to boil. He closes his mental "eye" and focuses on the essence of Davara; the element that brought him back. In this moment, he will (attempt) to cast Dispel Magic (spending 1 sp for subtle spell) on the effect holding his body.

Either way, here is the ability check roll at disadvantage (because of exhaustion) 7

Wis:  5

Valeera Wis:  17   (Immune to fire damage.)

If the spirit guardians is over:  "Damn that hurt.  Are you alright Jinara?" Gaelin says and will use his staff to cast Mass Cure wounds healing everyone except himself and Valeera:  26

If it isn't:  Gaelin will cast dispel magic as well.    Check:  30

(Jinara- With that arcana you would know that the spell over you has ended, also the spirit guardians also ended with the spell.  You technically weren't concentrating on it, Neltharion was so when the spell ended so did his concentration so no need to mark off the slot for dispel magic.)

(In that case)

Gaelin will use 4 more charges of his staff to cast Cure wounds on himself as well healing: 31

If Jinara mentions feeling tired or exhausted he'll cast Greater Restoration on him.

(Ouchies)

• Torq:   6
• Alexandria:   17
• Juliana     20

"Well that didn't go as expected." Torq says.

Wis:  27

"Jinara!  Are you there?  Are you okay?" Aryn shouts.

"Thanks Gaelin. That hurt a lot! I knew he was there, but I was still blindsided. Before we go any further, let me scan the place a bit more. Aryn can you tell me roughly where the crystal was in the room? Distance from entrance, left side or right side of room, etc. I want to get a clear vision of the crystal so we have an idea of weaknesses before we enter the space again." Jinara says.

Aryn- You would recall the crystal is sitting on a table near the NW corner of the room.  It's about 30-40 feet from the door to the left.

(Assuming she relays that info)

Jinara will sit down just on the stairs (2-3 stairs away from where Neltharion entered my mind) and say "I need 10 minutes. Keep watch and I will relay anything helpful". I will cast Clairvoyance and utilize Aryn's description to place my orb 6-7 ft to the immediate behind the crystal (basically opposite side of crystal compared to the entrance to the room) and I will choose to look around the room in all directions first taking in everything that I can see. I will periodically switch between seeing and hearing just make sure I do not miss anything that can only be heard in the room. Once I have a good view of the room, I will focus on the crystal looking at composition, arcana, and defects/cracks or indications of weakness to its physical state.

(let me know what rolls I need to make)

(No roll necessary since you have darkvision.)

Jinara- You see a rotted circular table and the rusted remains of a bedframe to the right.  Sitting on the table is a perfectly preserved golden chalice that holds a large dark red crystal.  The chalice is ornately forged with three twisting dragons that wrap around the length of the chalice.  The interior of the crystal seems to swirl and pulse with energy.  The dark red crystal is roughly the size of an elongate grapefruit, roughly 5 inches by 3 inches. In the SE corner of the room you see iron bound chests covered with dust.  The rest of the room appears to be empty.

(Mid spell) "I see the orb. Its elognate about 5 or 6 inches at its longest point and is pulsing. It sits on a chalice or goblet comprised of 3 dragons twisted together. There is an old bed  and an iron bound chest. The rest is baron. I do not see any bones, or other indicators in the room. Since the ghosts would not come up here, there is a safe assumption other undead would be away from this area also. Thoughts?"

(Xtra: Would the twisted dragon chalice bring up any past memories? Any lore, cults, or myths of the time around cataclysm or today?)

Mucor wis save 20 

"What is happening? Damn cowardly creature needs to show itself." Mucor would shout after the burst from his companion catches him off guard.

"The ghosts said that they were alone in here before we opened up the entrance.  I doubt there's anything other than that crystal in there." Gaelin says looking at his wounds and at the rest of the group.  "How long will your magic dampening spell last?  Does anyone need more healing?" he adds. 

(Alexandria could use a bit more healing but nothing huge)