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Aphonion Tales: Ravenskrag and the Shadowline, a preteen D&D game (lightly edited notes, COMPLETED on 1/20/23)
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<blockquote data-quote="CPaladin" data-source="post: 8399430" data-attributes="member: 7030144"><p>Session 21 (January 23, 2021)</p><p></p><p>28 Zar</p><p>The group heads to the sanitarium where the son of House Fooblu is. The city was once greater than it is now, but it’s still a major city. The sanitarium seems unusually large for a city this size.</p><p></p><p>An attendant with a sun disk symbol greets them. “Checking in, or here for a visit?”</p><p></p><p>“Visiting the son of the House of Fooblu.”</p><p></p><p>“Ah, the young heir. He gets more visitors than all the rest combined! I’ll have someone take you to him.”</p><p></p><p>There are Glordiadelian nuns everywhere, from three or four different orders.</p><p></p><p>Young Lord Fooblu is sitting at a table in a private room, but he has a thin silver chain running from his wrist to a pole in the room.</p><p></p><p>“Hello,” says Runor.</p><p></p><p>“The sun rises.”</p><p></p><p>“We’d like to talk to you about any possible attacks or meetings with someone or some thing before this.”</p><p></p><p>“Shadows come, shadows go. They want to put a darkness inside me, but I will not have it. Shadows come, shadows go.”</p><p></p><p>“We believe that they put shadows into someone related to you, and that the one who tried to put it in you is still hurting others.”</p><p></p><p>“The darkness consumed, it will not consume me. They come and offer it over and over and over.”</p><p></p><p>“Do you know if they have gone to a different place recently?”</p><p></p><p>“The one who sends to me has gone to the capital. I tried to tell my mother’s steward when he came, but they do not trust my words. Have you ever been mad?”</p><p></p><p>“No.”</p><p></p><p>“In my stable moments, I do not recommend it. I wish they would stop coming. If they stopped coming, I think I might regain my mind.”</p><p></p><p>“We are determined to make it so.”</p><p></p><p>“He wants to rule. He wants to rule.”</p><p></p><p>“Do you mean Sir Clarence? Who do you mean by 'he'?”</p><p></p><p>“The darkness they want to put inside me. The one who wants to put it inside me is his servant, and he cannot enter here. So he sends his servants.”</p><p></p><p>“Where is he located?”</p><p></p><p>“In the cap—“ He goes into convulsions.</p><p></p><p>Aleep casts protection from evil. Two ectoplasmic entities literally pour out of him and attack us.</p><p></p><p>Ulgorio hits them with a cloud of dagger, and Aleep blasts them with a lightning bolt, destroying one. He also blasts the boy’s bedframe to bits in the process.</p><p></p><p>Runor casts a shield of faith on Aleep.</p><p></p><p>The remaining spirit attempts to possess Aleep, but Aleep resists the effort. The boy faints into Mereep’s arms. Bartix slashes the ectoplasm.</p><p></p><p>“Mercy lords, leave me incarnate and I’ll tell you everything.”</p><p></p><p>Bartix responds. “Well, then start talking. Why are you doing this?”</p><p></p><p>“I was commanded to after I was purchased.”</p><p></p><p>“Who commanded you?”</p><p></p><p>“A lord who I am compelled to not mention. He is to the south.”</p><p></p><p>“Was it Lord Clarence?”</p><p></p><p>“He didn’t compel me not to answer direct questions. Yes, it was! He bought a whole lot of us from a medium in a village south of the city.”</p><p></p><p>“Why did he do this?”</p><p></p><p>“Because the boy might tell things about being approached and offered great power to allow his great-grandfather’s spirit to live again in him. He refused.”</p><p></p><p>“Do you know anything about the vampire Lord of Fooblu?”</p><p></p><p>“He served a greater one, the same one that Sir Clarence serves. I do not know who that is.”</p><p></p><p>“Is Sir Clarence a greater vampire?”</p><p></p><p>“No, he’s a human. But he serves a master who is. And I think much of his wealth comes from that master. Oh, and he worships demons.”</p><p></p><p>“Do you know which demon lord he follows?”</p><p></p><p>“I can tell you what it looks like. It manifests a spirit form that looks like a giant worm. He summons a spirit form in his rituals.”</p><p></p><p>(The PCs speculate that that is Orlodu, the Worm that Bores Beneath.)</p><p></p><p>“Do you know anyone else who participates in Sir Clarence’s demon rituals?”</p><p></p><p>“I can give you an image. I don’t know their names.” He gives us an image of the people at Sir Clarence’s ritual. There are twelve of them, none of whom the group recognizes. “Sir Clarence does his rituals in the city. The place north of this city belongs to the greater vampire. He can’t leave his properties. Bound to them. But everyone knows not to go there—maybe really powerful adventurers could, but anyone else would be doomed.”</p><p></p><p>Runor provides funereal rites for the ectoplasmic image. A few chords of music sound, an orb of light appears, and the ectoplasm passes through the orb of light and is laid to rest.</p><p></p><p>The boy slowly regains consciousness. He looks around in a somewhat confused fashion. “I think I should thank you all, but I’m not sure why. Do I know you all?”</p><p></p><p>“You were just possessed, and we saved your life.”</p><p></p><p>“Well, then I should thank you. Thank you. Am I in the Easthaven sanitarium? It has that look."</p><p></p><p>"What do you remember?"</p><p></p><p>“I remember being asked if I would allow my great-grandfather to live again in me. He was an evil, evil man. So I refused, and I invoked my favored saint. Nothing is clear after that.”</p><p></p><p>They call for the priest and the chief nun.</p><p></p><p>Aleep and Runor come up with a plan to fake young Lord Fooblu’s death, and to bring the priest and the chief nun (a mother superior) into this.</p><p></p><p>The priest agrees to the plan. “There was a time when the old Lord Fooblu was a generous and a good man. But not towards the end… I remember that.”</p><p></p><p>“Do you know who has been visiting him?”</p><p></p><p>“We have a registry, yes. I always assumed it was because of his family’s influence. The Fooblus are wealthy people indeed.”</p><p></p><p>The group gets a copy of the registry.</p><p></p><p>They have a great deal of insanity in this area, focused around the greater vampire’s estate, but dating back before the greater vampire came. There have also been horrible cults springing up in the area, that practiced human sacrifice. They were stamped out.</p><p></p><p>The group sneaks out through the window. They resolve not to tell anyone in House Fooblu here, but Runor sends a Sending privately to Lady Fooblu telling her that her son is alive, that they have faked his death to protect him, and that she should play along and not let Sir Clarence know.</p><p></p><p>The group leaves young Lord Fooblu in the monastery of St. Dillygaff-in-the-Fields. They then resolve to head back to the capital.</p><p>[End session 21]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CPaladin, post: 8399430, member: 7030144"] Session 21 (January 23, 2021) 28 Zar The group heads to the sanitarium where the son of House Fooblu is. The city was once greater than it is now, but it’s still a major city. The sanitarium seems unusually large for a city this size. An attendant with a sun disk symbol greets them. “Checking in, or here for a visit?” “Visiting the son of the House of Fooblu.” “Ah, the young heir. He gets more visitors than all the rest combined! I’ll have someone take you to him.” There are Glordiadelian nuns everywhere, from three or four different orders. Young Lord Fooblu is sitting at a table in a private room, but he has a thin silver chain running from his wrist to a pole in the room. “Hello,” says Runor. “The sun rises.” “We’d like to talk to you about any possible attacks or meetings with someone or some thing before this.” “Shadows come, shadows go. They want to put a darkness inside me, but I will not have it. Shadows come, shadows go.” “We believe that they put shadows into someone related to you, and that the one who tried to put it in you is still hurting others.” “The darkness consumed, it will not consume me. They come and offer it over and over and over.” “Do you know if they have gone to a different place recently?” “The one who sends to me has gone to the capital. I tried to tell my mother’s steward when he came, but they do not trust my words. Have you ever been mad?” “No.” “In my stable moments, I do not recommend it. I wish they would stop coming. If they stopped coming, I think I might regain my mind.” “We are determined to make it so.” “He wants to rule. He wants to rule.” “Do you mean Sir Clarence? Who do you mean by 'he'?” “The darkness they want to put inside me. The one who wants to put it inside me is his servant, and he cannot enter here. So he sends his servants.” “Where is he located?” “In the cap—“ He goes into convulsions. Aleep casts protection from evil. Two ectoplasmic entities literally pour out of him and attack us. Ulgorio hits them with a cloud of dagger, and Aleep blasts them with a lightning bolt, destroying one. He also blasts the boy’s bedframe to bits in the process. Runor casts a shield of faith on Aleep. The remaining spirit attempts to possess Aleep, but Aleep resists the effort. The boy faints into Mereep’s arms. Bartix slashes the ectoplasm. “Mercy lords, leave me incarnate and I’ll tell you everything.” Bartix responds. “Well, then start talking. Why are you doing this?” “I was commanded to after I was purchased.” “Who commanded you?” “A lord who I am compelled to not mention. He is to the south.” “Was it Lord Clarence?” “He didn’t compel me not to answer direct questions. Yes, it was! He bought a whole lot of us from a medium in a village south of the city.” “Why did he do this?” “Because the boy might tell things about being approached and offered great power to allow his great-grandfather’s spirit to live again in him. He refused.” “Do you know anything about the vampire Lord of Fooblu?” “He served a greater one, the same one that Sir Clarence serves. I do not know who that is.” “Is Sir Clarence a greater vampire?” “No, he’s a human. But he serves a master who is. And I think much of his wealth comes from that master. Oh, and he worships demons.” “Do you know which demon lord he follows?” “I can tell you what it looks like. It manifests a spirit form that looks like a giant worm. He summons a spirit form in his rituals.” (The PCs speculate that that is Orlodu, the Worm that Bores Beneath.) “Do you know anyone else who participates in Sir Clarence’s demon rituals?” “I can give you an image. I don’t know their names.” He gives us an image of the people at Sir Clarence’s ritual. There are twelve of them, none of whom the group recognizes. “Sir Clarence does his rituals in the city. The place north of this city belongs to the greater vampire. He can’t leave his properties. Bound to them. But everyone knows not to go there—maybe really powerful adventurers could, but anyone else would be doomed.” Runor provides funereal rites for the ectoplasmic image. A few chords of music sound, an orb of light appears, and the ectoplasm passes through the orb of light and is laid to rest. The boy slowly regains consciousness. He looks around in a somewhat confused fashion. “I think I should thank you all, but I’m not sure why. Do I know you all?” “You were just possessed, and we saved your life.” “Well, then I should thank you. Thank you. Am I in the Easthaven sanitarium? It has that look." "What do you remember?" “I remember being asked if I would allow my great-grandfather to live again in me. He was an evil, evil man. So I refused, and I invoked my favored saint. Nothing is clear after that.” They call for the priest and the chief nun. Aleep and Runor come up with a plan to fake young Lord Fooblu’s death, and to bring the priest and the chief nun (a mother superior) into this. The priest agrees to the plan. “There was a time when the old Lord Fooblu was a generous and a good man. But not towards the end… I remember that.” “Do you know who has been visiting him?” “We have a registry, yes. I always assumed it was because of his family’s influence. The Fooblus are wealthy people indeed.” The group gets a copy of the registry. They have a great deal of insanity in this area, focused around the greater vampire’s estate, but dating back before the greater vampire came. There have also been horrible cults springing up in the area, that practiced human sacrifice. They were stamped out. The group sneaks out through the window. They resolve not to tell anyone in House Fooblu here, but Runor sends a Sending privately to Lady Fooblu telling her that her son is alive, that they have faked his death to protect him, and that she should play along and not let Sir Clarence know. The group leaves young Lord Fooblu in the monastery of St. Dillygaff-in-the-Fields. They then resolve to head back to the capital. [End session 21] [/QUOTE]
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