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Message: <blockquote data-quote="aartvb" data-source="post: 9480251" data-attributes="member: 7035557">Session 11 (14-4-2024): The Curse of the Burning Forest – Final Showdown and New BeginningsJanuary 8thAfter the intense battle with Vuhl and the devil, peace has somewhat returned to the Fey Village. Many of the Seela have retreated to their caves, and the party takes time to rest and recover from the recent events.Anja has one-on-one conversations with the group. She first reassures Kruggli, who has been struggling with his actions. Esta, still distrustful of Kruggli for attacking his allies, is consoled but remains cautious. She doesn't find Wyll a murderer however, even though he also attacked the group. Anja also speaks to Wyll, who shares his experience of being manipulated by the devil and forced to attack. Finally, Anja checks in with Manadagr, who is confused about what happened and why the group turned on each other.Esta takes the time to learn an ancient elven song from a villager, connecting with her heritage.The party takes a long rest, during which Kruggli fully heals from the wound Esta inflicted during the chaos. With everyone recovered, they set their sights on their next challenge: confronting the cursed stag at the center of the lake.Kruggli, who can't swim, constructs a small raft to cross the lake, while the others swim. Midway through, the group is ambushed by two mermen. Combat ensues, during which Kruggli teleports them to the burning forest. After defeating the mermen, the group continues their mission.They locate the stag, and Manadagr and Anja develop a strategy to bind the creature's legs, allowing Esta to pull the sword from its body. The blade transforms into the "Living Blade of Innenotdar," now a formidable axe.However, the battle isn’t over. The stag, avoiding Esta, goes on a rampage, killing the singing Seela and nearly killing Wyll, who is downed twice but narrowly saved. Eventually, the group manages to defeat the stag, but Crystin warns them that this may not be the last they see of this creature, because it may be an 'image' of the creature.Furthermore, Vuhl's true name is revealed as Deception. Crystin suggests he will return in the future.The forest is now burning naturally, no longer cursed with eternal flames.During the party’s rest, they notice that Vuhl's body has mysteriously vanished.The party leaves the village, heading towards Esta’s parents by following the river. The sounds of the burning forest have dissipated, replaced by the natural sounds of the forest and a cooler temperature.January 9thEsta creates a drawing for Kruggli as an apology, and after a festive breakfast, the party makes their way to the unicorn’s cave. Meanwhile, Kruggli inspects the paper that Vuhl carried with him.At the cave, they find the once-burning elves now lying in the water. They look up with empty eyes, without recognizing anything. Esta believes they need more time to recover, but the rest of the party is less optimistic.Anja, Esta, and Kruggli receive Indomitability’s Boon, granting them the following abilities:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You stabilize whenever you are dying at the start of your turn.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You are always under the effect of stand the heat.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You have advantage on Strength checks and saving throws against being pushed, moved, or knocked down.</li> </ul>Torrent asks Manadagr what his plan is, with the forest no longer cursed. Manadagr admits he has no plans for the future, having spent the last six years trying to save the forest. He asks if he can accompany the party until he finds his next purpose, and the group agrees to take him along.[ATTACH=full]382366[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]382367[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]382368[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

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