Guardians of the Grove - Recap 06/22-07/06

 

Rakshasa, Illithid, Hell, and Undead Friends

The Guardians engaged with Edson Duvall and defeated him in another tough encounter. Catching him off guard contributed to their victory as he was unprepared for the prepared combination of the Guardians. With some assistance from a herd of boars, the Guardians dispatched him, fully aware that he could not be truly killed unless he was defeated in his plane of existence. Edson Duvall would remember the face of a Wolf with silver dragon features and learn not to underestimate Atheya again, a lesson painfully learned. However, ever the multitasking adventurers, they turn their attention to a former enemy.  Loot: +1 Longsword + 3d6 Poison x2 Armor?

The Plan so Far

Wulf decides he will be the bait to be “captured” by the Elder Brain; when the Elder Brain summons the Master, the group will dimension door inside and attack. However, the “go” signal has yet to be determined. The heroes return to town once more and discover that the magic shop they frequented was destroyed and the owner deceased. They have time to kill and decide to visit a bakery in town. At first, a little creepy, the owner serves them some delicious treats. With some hesitancy, the group eats and feels rejuvenated in different but fascinating ways. Upon their delight, the owner tells them how it is his first day (sus) and a delicacy he could make using the stingers from a creature resembling a purple worm. He would pay 10,000 gold for one; Wulf’s eyes light up, and he accepts the job. With no real strategy in mind, the group travels a few hours northwest and encounters a cave.

bLiNdSiGhT

The group elects Atheya and Blood to go in the Nature-y and sneaky ones. They enter casting invisibility and are able to go unnoticed for a time until a creature appears near them; they successfully escape unbothered. The one thing they did learn is that sound is a trigger for them. This would be a good thing to remember later….. The group prepares an ambush with Atheya sounding off the alarm, the creature appears outside, and the Guardians are able to dispatch the creature. However, the victory is shortlived as a more booming sound rings out from below as two larger worms appear and strike down the group with aggression. The Guardians find themselves in a pickle again, but Corvus breaks out a Powerful Banishment spell and cuts the threat in half.. for now.