Session 12 Recap

The adventurers agree to help Leena bring Modra to justice. After all, she offers help locating him and cash. Leena tells them about the secret doors in the Foundry, Modra's plans, and when to find him there.

The group passes the remainder of the afternoon wandering through the camps. There are vendors here for just about anything. At one point, they look up & realize they're in an area ruled by Ogres. A cocky fellow challenges the party to a fight, and the crowd receeds to form a circle. The adventurers slaughter them, and the crowd quickly disperses.

Come sunset, 500 mercenaries assemble & head up the hill to the portal room. Many of those not going gather to see their brothers off. All eyes turn to the departure. The party heads for the foundry and finds the secret side entrance right where Leena said it would be.

Inside they find Modra supervising shadow goblins as they saboutage the piping. Modra releases a Hell Hound on the party, and a fight ensues. The goblins go down easy. The Hell Hound floats away in the lava after a beating. And Modra is eventually bested. The outcast spills his guts about operations in Overlook, Leena and Sarshan. On penalty of death, he vows to disappear forever if let go. The adventurers show mercy and release him (minus a few personal effects). The saboutage is undone & the party moves through the secret tunnel to Sarshan's tower.

The secret door at the other end opens into a library. Several Shadar-kai engage the adventurers there. The witch creates a necrotic zone. The lurkers strike from invisibility, blinding their foes. And the warriors hack away with double attacks. The worst part of the fight though is the trap. Once activated, shadow darts begin spraying the room, inflicting significant damage. Rathos proved quite useful in dealing with the trap.

A number of books and maps were collected from the table & tossed in the bag of holding. A quick glance identified many as related to Elsir Vale. Stairs in the next room lead up...