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Keys from the Golden Vault Session 38
Starring
Chéri Powder, level 8 human Illusionist WizardElowen Fernwhisper, level 8 wood elf Circle of the Moon Druid
Stayzie Diamondz, level 8 orc Champion Fighter
Taveen, level 8 aasimar Warrior of Mercy MonkVarrow, level 8 gnome Thief Rogue/Ranger
On the way back to Waterdeep, Stayzie’s forcibly embedded magic crystal shard has begun infecting her body, changing the site around the shard into a hard, rocky exterior, and reducing her max HP by 10.
She is very much not a fan!
They return to Mr. Trench. He wants to ask about their successful mission, but Stayzie wants this shard out NOW!
Trench reveals his research of the shard has found its source: the town of Oztacan. The town has been exporting a crystal mineral called Oztacanite, with some minor magical properties.
But clearly there’s something wrong with the one Stayzie has!
Trench performs a ritual spell, which causes the shard to heat up painfully and glow (Stayzie even punches Trench in response!).
A voice rings out from the shard, apologizing for something, and mentioning the name ‘Xeluan.’
Trench suggests they travel to Oztacan to get more information from the source. He shares his contact, an old acquaintance named Leeandro.
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Before leaving, the party stocks up on supplies, including lots of Uncommon (and some Rare!) potions, and free reign on Uncommon magic items.
Waterdeep is a big city, and the party has money to burn!
Oh, and Stayzie demands first class in their carriage ride out of Waterdeep!
After about a week of travel, the party arrives in the town of Oztacan, known for its towering mountains, delicious food, and hot, dry climate.
As they arrive, Stayzie’s shard begins to pulse, and at the same time, an earthquake his the city. It’s not too dangerous, but citizens are clearly alarmed. Apparently these earthquakes have only just recently started happening in the last few weeks — and they seem to be growing more frequent and intense.
They find Leeandro at the local inn and tavern. He’s a chipper tabaxi playwright and historian, and he instantly recognizes Stayzie’s shard as Oztacanite.
He explains about the recently discovered tomb beneath the city, and the history he discovered of an adventuring party who befriended a giant, and built the tomb around their fallen friend.
The giant’s name was Xeluan.
Leeandro takes the party to meet with Mayor Tavio. The young mayor confirmed that it was his sister and her friend and lover, Rilago, who had first discovred the tomb.
However, something happened, and Rilago was killed. Tavio even recognizes Stayzie’s shard as the same that killed him!
After his death, Aminta was able to mine the giant’s body that the shard came from, creating more of the magical shards that her and her criminal organization, the Onyx Scar, could sell for big proft.
As for how to get the shard out, Tavio and Leeandro aren’t entirely sure. But ever since the mining operation began (and Rilago was killed) the earthquakes have begun, and Tavio believes they are linked. Perhaps returning this initial shard to the giant’s body can stop whatever impending doom is coming. Oh, and save Stayzie as well!
Tavio has several pieces of Rilago’s map of the tomb, and they mention different paths to getting inside. One is via ventilation shafts from high in the cliffs. Another is from an underground river near some caves.
The mayor suggests another option: the front door! The Onyx Scar hire workers to mine the giant’s body, and the party could pose as new hires to get inside.
They’ll need to hide their weapons, and Tavio could help smuggle them in, though the party has magical means as well.
While Stayzie doesn’t feel too comfortable without her weapons and armor, the others agree that posing as workers to get inside plays to their strengths.
Tavio warns them that his sister is extremely dangerous, and to expect resistance from the Onyx Scar if they walk around armed.
Once inside, hopefully the party can figure out a way to get the shard out. Or, maybe the shard itself will have some ideas, as Stayzie recently discovered that it’s responding to names, and even questions, becoming more lively since arriving in the town.
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Next session: The Tomb of Xeluan!
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