Ragnorra Session 53

Start: Midnight, Friday, Eleasis 5, 1396

The party searches the trolls and collects the mushrooms growing on their bodies. The mushrooms appear to be animated even separated from the trolls. The mushrooms seem to be a variation of the necrotic cyst spell, and suggest the] trolls are enthralled by a remote source. The mushrooms are not truly alive, but are the product of a spell. Furthermore, the necromancy appears to be altered further into a conjuration (evil, healing) spell.

The party spoke to Roland, who told them of a side path crossing the swamp.

They followed the path, leading northwest. Upon entering the swamp, in the distance, they noticed the towns of Swords Hollow and Threetrees are swallowed by the swamp. Many man-sized mushrooms emerged from each of the towns.

Noting this, they continued on the paved path through the swamp.

Not long after entering the swamp, to the left of the ravine, the party noticed several strange mushroom growths in the swamp not too far off. They spotted a large shape moving in the water, and did not have much time to react before engaging in battle with the corrupted Aboleth swimming in the water.

The party did battle with the aboleth and a host of mushroom trolls, which emerged from mushroom blooms in the swamp. During the battle, a great wyrm black dragon descended from the sky, coming to their aid. The dragon was identified as Harondalbar, a black dragon known to have destroyed the town of Ladydove, and to have a lair near the yellow snake pass, where the latest cult shrine is located. Additionally, it was recalled this great wyrm has a 'handler' among the Zhentarim. No additional details were recalled.

After combat, the clearly uncorrupted great wyrm black dragon regarded them neutrally. He said "INTERLOPERS IN MY DOMAIN, STATE YOUR INTENTIONS, FOR MY PATIENCE WEARS THIN.

Demiplane is ready.
Omen must feed in 26 hours. Provisions provide 2 more feedings for Omen. Monty must feed in 19 hours.
XP: 7500

End: 11 am, Friday, Eleasis 5, 1396