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| | ======Curse of Strahd====== |
| | //Campaign 9.5 - Ida DM // \\ |
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| His interview was short, and Xanathar seemed to like that, Kain answered the questions bluntly and gave straightforward points. only wanting to find interesting resources and more importantly find a way home. It seemed to resonate with Xanathar's natural curiosity and so he was hired for the job. | His interview was short, and Xanathar seemed to like that, Kain answered the questions bluntly and gave straightforward points. only wanting to find interesting resources and more importantly find a way home. It seemed to resonate with Xanathar's natural curiosity and so he was hired for the job. |
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| Ben, A Paladin to [[faction:loyal_three|Loyal of Three]], Him and his trusty steed Geoff had received this invitation on the eve of learning his Nephew had gone missing. too well timed to be a simple coincidence he thought. perhaps it was the ones who had taken his nephew looking to strike soe sort of bargain? or looking to settle some revenge for Ben's past doings. He had made alot of enemies in the underworld due to his richous crusading. \\ | Ben, A Paladin to [[faction:loyal_three|Loyal of Three]], Him and his trusty steed Geoff had received this invitation on the eve of learning his Nephew had gone missing. too well timed to be a simple coincidence he thought. perhaps it was the ones who had taken his nephew looking to strike some sort of bargain? or looking to settle some revenge for Ben's past doings. He had made alot of enemies in the underworld due to his richous crusading. \\ |
| Though upon arriving things were not that simple. but he was on the right track. the Beholder Xanathar confirmed that his Nepwhew was indeed in //Brovaria//. The tasks aliened and Ben agreed to carry out Xanatha's request in exchange for a hefty reward and of course the saving of his nephew. | Though upon arriving things were not that simple. but he was on the right track. the Beholder Xanathar confirmed that his Nepwhew was indeed in //Brovaria//. The tasks aliened and Ben agreed to carry out Xanatha's request in exchange for a hefty reward and of course the saving of his nephew. |
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| Corvus, A [[culture:Tiefling]] who had journeyed far from his home in //Mor-Tir//, crossing the Ocean to get to //Griaca//. The trip did not botther him as Corvus had been looking for an opportunity such as this to bond with is Son. His Ex-wife recintly passed away and Corvus had now to take care of the Son he barely knew. what better way to create memories and forge friendship than an adventure. \\ | Corvus, A [[culture:hell_spawn]] who had journeyed far from his home in //Mor-Tir//, crossing the Ocean to get to //Griaca//. The trip did not bother him as Corvus had been looking for an opportunity such as this to bond with is Son. His Ex-wife recently passed away and Corvus had now to take care of the Son he barely knew. what better way to create memories and forge friendship than an adventure. \\ |
| Corvus saw his son as rater sheltered, wo had yet to come of age. He aimed to use this adventure to 'Man Up' His son Xaivier. \\ | Corvus saw his son as rather sheltered, who had yet to come of age. He aimed to use this adventure to 'Man Up' His son Xaivier. \\ |
| The interview went by rather quickly, Corvus was not interested in the details but rather the rewards. e agreed to take this quest for the Beholder Xanathar if he got fat sacks of gold at the end. The Bargain was struck. | The interview went by rather quickly, Corvus was not interested in the details but rather the rewards. He agreed to take this quest for the Beholder //Xanathar// if he got fat sacks of gold at the end. The Bargain was struck. |
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| Elisia: Rare books in Xanatha’s collection and riches | Elisia, A rare [[culture:yuanti|Naga]] from the archipelago of [[faction:Promise]], Also crossing the ocean it seemed. Elisia was already an established presence in the land and was rather curious as to how the Beolder //Xanatha// managed to get his letter to her [[location:fate_weave|Library]] that was supposed to be a well kept secret. \\ Her presence alone scared off many other would be hires being a large serpent woman just over 20ft in length so her interview went on longer than expected. The opportunity for two intelligent creatures to swap stories seemed to much of a good thing to brush off quickly. The nature of their deal extended past the simple act of a hire and became closer to that of a deep transactional deal. behind closed doors secrets were swapped and ideas were brewed until eventually their long and complicated contract was finalized. |
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| Dorian: Rare knowledge not found anywhere else and a rare item to enable his cleaniness habbits | Dorian, A humble human from the great magic school [[faction:remon_academy|Remon's Academy]]. A classified neat freak and Workaholic, He has worked as a professor there for many years toiling away in his research and study, to the point where he had never taken a single annual leave day. With his leave piled up high his superiors were sick of the constant nudges being ignored and so forced Dorian to take an extended holiday. Over a year was forced to be taken at least that would brig his leave down by a third. \\ |
| | It was here as he sat alone at home toiling through his research books were it was safe and clean that he received a letter from the esteemed but rather unknown scholar //Xanathar//. The Journey to //Griaca// was probably the hardest thing Dorian had ever done but things were about to get alot harder when he was hired for the job. |
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| Quill: Resources to become a well known author and some riches | Quill: Resources to become a well known author and some riches |
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| Upon the few hours journey through mist so thick they couldn't see a few feet Infront the party finally manage to step free of that humid cursed fog. Arriving on the edge of a dark muddy settlement where the stone roads had started to sink bellow the mud. The sky was dark, No Sun or moon but enough light emanating from something above the clouds means the party were not in total darkness. Many worn-out torches littered the town providing enough light for the day to day. | Upon the few hours journey through mist so thick they couldn't see a few feet Infront the party finally manage to step free of that humid cursed fog. Arriving on the edge of a dark muddy settlement where the stone roads had started to sink bellow dark mud. The sky was shrouded, No Sun or moon but enough light emanating from something above the clouds means the party were not in total darkness. Many worn-out torches littered the town providing enough light for the day to day. |
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| Out and about were sprinkles of people. most looked sickly to some extent. greying skin. bad posture, dull eyes. Most would snicker or cackle as the group approached. None seemed passed by the new arrivals, Even the massive Naga Elisia wasn't turning any eyes. \\ | Out and about were sprinkles of people. most looked sickly to some extent. greying skin. bad posture, dull eyes. Most would snicker or cackle as the group approached. None seemed passed by the new arrivals, Even the massive Naga Elisia wasn't turning any eyes. \\ |
| Corvus grimaced. feeling the same way but loath to admit it. //"Now wait there sure to be something...ah there! lets spend some of this coin Xanathar gave us."// \\ | Corvus grimaced. feeling the same way but loath to admit it. //"Now wait there sure to be something...ah there! lets spend some of this coin Xanathar gave us."// \\ |
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| One of the few buildings that seemed well maintained was a general goods store. Te Sign had been warn away and was unreadable but a smaller one placed outside simply said 'General Goods'. \\ | One of the few buildings that seemed well maintained was a general goods store. The Sign had been warn away and was unreadable but a smaller one placed outside simply said 'General Goods'. \\ |
| Corvus already hatching a plan. \\ | Corvus already hatching a plan. \\ |
| The party enter the store save Elisia who was far to big for the front door. She instead decides to explore more of the town, Handing Ben some gold to purchase some supplies in her steed. \\ | The party enter the store save Elisia who was far to big for the front door. She instead decides to explore more of the town, Handing Ben some gold to purchase some supplies in her steed. \\ |
| Behind the counter a rather burly and chonky man who had more hair tan face. only his green eyes and cheeks could be seen amongst his massive of thick curly hair. His beard, his ears even his eyebrows were forests of wild hair. He grunted as the party begin browsing, Standing strait with a hammer in his hands. | Behind the counter a rather burly and chonky man who had more hair than face. only his green eyes and cheeks could be seen amongst his massive of thick curly hair. His beard, his ears even his eyebrows were forests of wild hair. He grunted as the party begin browsing, Standing strait with a hammer in his hands. |
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| The shop was cramped, Mostly wit broken or useless supplies. It took a moment longer than they thought to find things they could use. Approaching the counter Kain placed a set of tools, a mess kit, a tent and bedroll. The owner said in a voice muffled by hair. //"2000 Gold!"// \\ | The shop was cramped, Mostly with broken or useless supplies. Rotting wooden floors and rickety walls. The light of a few dull lamps and light coming in from holes in the walls the only thing providing some semblance of sight. It took a moment longer than they thought to find things they could use. Approaching the counter Kain placed a set of tools, a mess kit, a tent and bedroll. The owner said in a voice muffled by hair. //"2000 Gold!"// \\ |
| The Group paused. //"What!?"// they herd Elisia shout from outside. \\ | The Group paused. //"What!?"// they herd Elisia shout from outside. \\ |
| The party went back and forth wit the owner over the outrages prices, Not making any ground. Eventually Corvus piped up //"Fine we will take our business elsewhere!"// \\ | The party went back and forth wit the owner over the outrages prices, Not making any ground. Eventually Corvus piped up //"Fine we will take our business elsewhere!"// \\ |
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| After the rather dark incident at the church the party, Corvus, Elisia, Kain and Ben make a visit to the town's Inn to debrief thier situation over drink and food. \\ | After the rather dark incident at the church the party, Corvus, Elisia, Kain and Ben make a visit to the town's Inn to debrief their situation over drink and food. \\ |
| The Inn, despite the towns dreary air was still rather upbeat. Their was amateur music, A decent if drunk crowd and at least average tasting food, Last time they were here the party simply bullied //Irina's Brother//. The party finding a table near a window, Due to the Yuan-Ti Elisia's size the front door was not an option. so she stuck her long neck through a window close to one of the tables. Orders were placed, Food arrived and discussion commenced. | The Inn, despite the towns dreary air was still rather upbeat. Their was amateur music, A decent if drunk crowd and at least average tasting food, Last time they were here the party simply bullied //Irina's Brother//. The party finding a table near a window, Due to the Yuan-Ti Elisia's size the front door was not an option. so she stuck her long neck through a window close to one of the tables. Orders were placed, Food arrived and discussion commenced. |
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| The party called over //Irina's Brother// for a proper introduction. He explained that this land is known as //Brovaria// and that it is plagued by a //Dark Prince// known as **Strahd**. He dosnet know any fine details aside from Strahd has had an infatuation with his sister **Irina** for some time now. Although she has denied Strahd's advances again and again //Brother// can see that Strauhd is becoming more bold with every encounter and fears its only a matter of time before he doesn't take 'no' for an answer. \\ | The party called over //Irina's Brother// for a proper introduction. He explained that this land is known as //Brovaria// and that it is plagued by a //Dark Prince// known as **Strahd**. He doesn't know any fine details aside from Strahd has had an infatuation with his sister **Irina** for some time now. Although she has denied Strahd's advances again and again //Brother// can see that Strauhd is becoming more bold with every encounter and fears its only a matter of time before he doesn't take 'no' for an answer. \\ |
| Though there is some sympathy among the party not enough to work for free. //Brother// offers what ever is left at te manor and to also put the party in touch wit some people he knows that might help the party find things they are looking for. After //Brother// is also preassured into paying for the parties meal they agree to seeing what this is about. | Though there is some sympathy among the party not enough to work for free. //Brother// offers what ever is left at the manor and to also put the party in touch wit some people he knows that might help the party find things they are looking for. After //Brother// is also pressured into paying for the parties meal they agree to seeing what this is about. |
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| Their Journey to the Manor is rather uneventful, They pass the time mostly by talking amongst themselves and observing Corvus's attempts at father-hood. **Kain** Being a Gnome was rather short and his little legs struggled to keep up with the rest of the party, Until he requested a ride from the large Yuan-Ti Elisia, Slithering along. She agreed and Kain rode the Slithering //Naga// the rest of the trip. \\ Ben Introduced the party to his valiant steed **Jerry** whom he summoned and mounted at the beginning of the journey, But refused anyone else to ride. \\ | Their Journey to the Manor is rather uneventful, They pass the time mostly by talking amongst themselves and observing Corvus's attempts at father-hood. **Kain** Being a Gnome was rather short and his little legs struggled to keep up with the rest of the party, Until he requested a ride from the large Yuan-Ti Elisia, Slithering along. She agreed and Kain rode the Slithering //Naga// the rest of the trip. \\ Ben Introduced the party to his valiant steed **Jerry** whom he summoned and mounted at the beginning of the journey, But refused anyone else to ride. \\ |
| Most of the party stand ready, Understanding this person is in another league of power, But Corvus, Out to prove to his son of his strength or just plain ego stoking, goes almost face to face with Strahd to not only disrespect him but challenge him to a bout. | Most of the party stand ready, Understanding this person is in another league of power, But Corvus, Out to prove to his son of his strength or just plain ego stoking, goes almost face to face with Strahd to not only disrespect him but challenge him to a bout. |
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| This quickly results in Straud summoning another, larger pack of Dire wolves, and although the party won te last round they were injured and low on resources. Not ready to fight another, harder battle. Kaine, Ben and Elisia work to wind the tention of the situation down. Binding and Gaging Corvus so e can sit still and shut up. This seems to be enough amusement to quell Starhd's anger as he calls the Dire Wolves off. he agrees to leave but adds //"I have found something else to amuse myself with, for a time at least."// Vanishing in a cloud of black smoke. | This quickly results in Straud summoning another, larger pack of Dire wolves, and although the party won the last round they were injured and low on resources. Not ready to fight another, harder battle. Kaine, Ben and Elisia work to wind the tension of the situation down. Binding and Gaging Corvus so he can sit still and shut up. This seems to be enough amusement to quell Starhd's anger as he calls the Dire Wolves off. he agrees to leave but adds //"I have found something else to amuse myself with, for a time at least."// Vanishing in a cloud of black smoke. |
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| Freeing Corvus they take stock and tend to their wounds as //Brother// hurriedly makes his way inside. \\ | Freeing Corvus they take stock and tend to their wounds as //Brother// hurriedly makes his way inside. \\ |
| The party quickly realise someone is missing. //"Were is my son? Xander?"//. he party realise Xander is gone. Run away or taken? Wat was it that Strahd said? The party determine he has been kidnapped by Strahd, But the party offer little kind words as Corvus was the one to 'Fuck around and Find out' | The party quickly realise someone is missing. //"Were is my son? Xander?"//. he party realise Xander is gone. Run away or taken? What was it that Strahd said? The party determine he has been kidnapped by Strahd, But the party offer little kind words as Corvus was the one to 'Fuck around and Find out' |
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| Inside the Manor they meet **Irina** for the first time. as well as their father who lay dead on the floor, blood pooling in bite marks covering the body. The party have little resources to help, Not that it would mater, he was dead. \\ | Inside the Manor they meet **Irina** for the first time. as well as their father who lay dead on the floor, blood pooling in bite marks covering the body. The party have little resources to help, Not that it would mater, he was dead. \\ |
| The grieving is brief but the party agree to help take the father's body back to town for a proper burial. They sleep in the manor tat night. | The grieving is brief but the party agree to help take the father's body back to town for a proper burial. They sleep in the manor that night. |
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| ==== Session 2B: The Dark Prisoner’s Greeting, Again? ==== | ==== Session 2B: The Dark Prisoner’s Greeting, Again? ==== |
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| Dorian and Quill are taken to Irina by her brother where they encounter Strahd for the first time, They fight off the encounter with ease and get a bot of lore from Irina inside | Dorian and Quill are taken to Irina by her brother where they encounter Strahd for the first time, They fight off the encounter with ease and get a bit of lore from Irina inside |
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| ==== Session 3A: Tantalising Baked Goods ==== | ==== Session 3A: Tantalising Baked Goods ==== |
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| The party journeys back to the town were they started thier journey. as Irinna and her brother burry their father the party follow an old lady with a shopping cart selling fresh baked goods. \\ | Its a somber journey back to town. Irina and //Brother// morning over their dead father's body and Corvus missing Xander. Ben reassures the party that //"This quest is only just beginning, We have learned our foe is strong but we shall rise up, Saving the people we miss and paying respects to those who have been lost already."// \\ |
| | Unsurprisingly the town has barely changed in the few days they were gone, if anything it looked a bit worse. |
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| | Heading up to the same church where they had the altercation with the vampire spawn Irina and //Brother// found a plot of land in the packed cemetery and began digging. Both Kain and Ben helped but Elisia and Corvus were not invested enough to help. \\ |
| | But something catches their eye, Well nose. Both Corvus and Kain suddenly seemed transfixed describing a smell of 'Fresh baked goods' not elaborating and merely being whisked away on their feet towards the source. Ben apologies to the siblings leaving mid burial and chases after his party, Elisia following suite, intrigued to find out what's going on. |
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| | They find a small shop displaying fresh bread, cakes and other bakery goods. the smell was divine but both Ben and Elisia noted this store was not in town before and they surely would have noticed. The lady quickly counters that statement with. \\ |
| | //"oh sorry dearies, i only open a few days a week, these tired old hands have a hard enough time working the oven let alone finding enough ingredients to bake and sell.."// none of the party can find fault in that as Corvus runs up to order |
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| the party falls for a hag's promise. Corvus and Ben both partake in the baked goods, while Ben dose not fall for their spell Corvus does. \\ | the party falls for a hag's promise. Corvus and Ben both partake in the baked goods, while Ben dose not fall for their spell Corvus does. \\ |
| Elisia is lead off alone and offered a deal, she accepts and is transformed into a hydra, the party rather surprised but otherwise do not react to much to it. | Elisia is lead off alone and offered a deal, she accepts and is transformed into a hydra, the party rather surprised but otherwise do not react to much to it. |
| **Balore** \\ | **Balore** \\ |
| Balore was sucked into //Brovaria// by a outside source. He made no deal with Xanathar and so had no rewards waiting for him. But the knowlage he was seeking could be found within Elisia's Library, Yet he would have to wait. \\ | Balore was sucked into //Brovaria// by a outside source. He made no deal with Xanathar and so had no rewards waiting for him. But the knowlage he was seeking could be found within Elisia's Library, Yet he would have to wait. \\ |
| Balore like the rest of the party | Balore like the rest of the party arrived back in the mortal plane with a few years had passed. time he had to make up for. \\ |
| | Balore would journey with Quill to Elisia's Library that was now located in the //Promised Archapeligo// there Balore would get the information he needed to track down the one he was searching for. |
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