SESSION 127: The Run on He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named (24OCT20)
But first. We must get back to Helix and then make the run back. But really first we have two encounters to resolve.
The first, an inscribed staff with a black gem atop sticks from the muck. What should we do? Eventually it is touched and the trap is sprung. The swamp rises up and takes the form of vegetable man-like-thing and we had a fight on our hands. The shambling mound put up a good fight, bashing out the last of Boris’s teeth, but it was only one big vegetable against a horde of murderhobos. Loot, cleanup and push on.
The second encounter, a very handsome 22’ foot human-like being crossed our path. This was a titan and not just any titan it was Titanic George Clooney. The most handsome titan of the year 4096 (whenever that was/is). He was passing by and in a rather jovial mood. "Well what is this? You must be my adoring public looking to bask in my titanic handsomeness since you all must know I am the cover to 'Titan Magazine - Titan of the Year edition. Since i have things to do and cannot wait for your lives to expire after adoring me for the rest of your fleeting lives let me offer a once in a lifetime opportunity". From a titanic sling on his back he pulled out and then unrolled a poster of most titanic proportion. "Let me present you with something that you can adore in my absence and for a very nominal fee for one such as myself I will provided a personalized autograph." We decided to purchase the autograph on the nearly life sized promotional poster -
To those often between my toes, start each of your fleeting days off right by basking in my presence.
Your idol TGC.
George smiled down upon the little people “(you) who make it all happen” and pressed on. “Look upon me and knowwwww” George's voice faded as his titanic strides quickly moved across the foul mess that we slogged through (time and time again). Steve and Sloth heaved the poster upon their shoulders like some great timber and the hobos marched on.
Getting back to Helix a week was gobbled up for various reasons. After affixing the Titan George poster across the whole of the ceiling in the barrack Raul got bored and pulled a card from the deck. The card was the Jack of Diamonds and it was good. How good? I cannot remember but he did not 'Zaphod' and that is a win, look it up if you really want to know (ya bums). After the card event that wasn't, it was back into the swamp. It was time to run at them damn cultists once more. The journey back was nice and smooth. Back in the chamber of the Minoton evil symbols were held aloft and we entered the door most likely to lead to our destination. It appeared to be the correct choice.
The corridor was illuminated and there was a doorless chamber immediately adjacent. Silence was in play and there was invisible sneaky hobos that got in quickly and neutralized the first line of cultist defence (Mortimer and Gethron). Back in the main corridor there was a door 50 or so feet further along. The barrier was investigated and deemed trap free. Since the group was still under the cover of silence Boris gave a swift kick to the door. It broke into many pieces and with its destruction revealed a chamber with more cultists and a host undead horrors. No time to look around the fight was now. Well, not really now but next time as this ending is a bit of a cliff hanger as they say (whomever they are).
ROLECALL
Carla the Green Matriarch of TMB (C8) 103457 xp +10% <200001> CRT 1d12/III
Scars: permanent loss left index finger and scarring on arm
Bimbles the Patriarch of GSS (C8) 148896 xp +5% <200001> CRT 1d10/III
Hobo Steve the Superhero (F8) 143628 xp +5% <240,001> CRT 1d24/V
Brain Damaged: reduced mental capacity (tough night on the town)
Rahgnar the Dwarven Champion (D7) 107036 xp <140001> CRT 1d16/IV
Serious wound: permanent loss of an eye (-1 to missile fire)
Critical Wound: disembowelled less able to process poison (-1 penalty)
Raul the Traveler (MD7) 115923 xp +10% <120000> CRT 1d10/III
Serious wound: permanent loss of CHA -4,
Removed one of his own nostrils.
Boris the Dwarven Champion (D7) 133293 xp +10% <140001> CRT 1d16/IV
Serious wound: permanent loss of CHA -3, carved up face
Wound: Bad leg (-5’ MV)
Multiple Injuries: lost 11 teeth
Mental Illness: Unhinged (10% chance of lunatic behaviour)
Ding-We the Peg-Legged Sorcerer (W9) 341474 xp +10% <470001> CRT 1d10/I
Critical Wound: Left leg obliterated, runs at ½ rate
Bunny the Thief! (T9) 173260 xp <280001> +10% CRT 1d20/II
Light wound: permanent loss of pinky finger, off hand
Ramrod the Cloned Pilferer (T7) 71232 xp +5% <80001> CRT 1d16/II
Serious wound: Bad Back (-1 stone CC)
Scars: Neurological damage to hip, noticeable limp
Missing six teeth talks with a lisp
The Henchmen
Saffron the Mad Fairy Queen of Ribbits (FY6) 123791 xp <130001> CRT 1d10/III
Moderate wound: Scar on abdomen
Sloth the Bopper (L7) 115446 xp +10% <178800> CRT 1d20/IV or 1d6/G (vs. s, m)
Mental Illness: Mummy-a-phobic
Nara the Nearly Naked Purple Siddha Girl (P6) 56134 xp +5% <66000> CRT 1d6/I
Biff Bartley the Half-Orc Executioner (HO6) 47272 <60000> +5% CRT 1d12/II
‘BOB’ the Deadly Shade (N7) 53704 <90000> +5% CRT 1d16/II
Felix Ignatius Hemlock the previously Skeletal Sleuth (I7) 42208 <80001> +5% CRT 1d16/II
Mason the Canon of Yrrrg. (C6) 40211 <50001> CRT 1d10/III
Yasser Imaphat the Djinn (D4) 30372 <32501> CRT 1d6/II
Sir Pelinore the Defender (P4) 19785 <20251> CRT 1d10+8/III
RESERVES
Charles in Charge the Myrmidon (F6) 39982 <64000> +10% CRT 1d16/IV
REMAINING RECUPERATION: 40 DAYS
Critical Wound: Punctured lung (-2 CON)
Elapsed Campaign Time
274 days at beginning of session (also applies to recuperation)
Join us for session One-Hundred-and-Twenty-Eight when we ask the questions:
Does anyone else want to pull a card?
How long will the stealth entry hold up?
Tale of the Tape
Boris is down six more teeth this brings the total to 17 destroyed (at least). There can’t be much left beyond molars.
Raul pulled a card and the effects were positive. Better luck next time.
KILLS
Shambling mound
Gethron (CL5)
Mortimer (CL3)
LOOT
738 pp
Gems (10:2860 gp) 10, 50,50,25,1000,100,25,750,750,100 gp
Jewelry (5: 870 gp) necklace 700 gp, earrings 60 gp, silver ring 10gp, bracelet 60 gp, bracelet 40 gp
Hammer +2
Potion of human control (elves)
Potion of plant control
Potion of Super heroism
Potion of Fire giant control
Potion of human control (human)
Potion of gaseous form
Scroll with spells (MU)
Treasure map (91)
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