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==== Cheraî Campaign: Session #2: (11 Oct 2019) Corpses and Robbers ====

^ Players in attendance: ^^^
| Norm Kindle | Half-Elf Sorcerer(Wild Magic)/2 | Connor |
| Tan Balli | Elf Cleric to Sehanine/Wizard 1/1 | Frank |
| Dr. Barry Smiley | Human Rogue/Cleric to Loki 1/1 | David A. |
| Folwynn | Wood Elf Fighter(Arcane Archer)/2 | Christian |
| Kasca | High Elf Paladin/2 to Anubis | Don |
| David S. was busy getting married |||

== 14 Oct 1129 ==

In the morning, Quintin wakes up feeling poorly (a by-product of his
[[https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/diseased-giant-rat|rat bite]] and
falling in the unsanitary pit at "The Cock and Bear").  Since he is unable to join
the others in their mission against the bandits, [[Thommik]] suggests that he will find
more adventurers to help.

Near the end of the day, Thommik introduces the others to two new recruits: Folwynn,
a Wood Elf Archer, and Kasca, a strangely-dressed Paladin who worships [[egyptian|Anubis]].

After a lively discussion, the group decides a night-time assault is their best
option, despite it being only a few days from a new moon.  They grab their gear
and head out towards the ruins of the "Church of the Everlight" -- which Thommik
says the Bandits are using as their base.

When they get close to their destination, they pull off the main road and set up
a temporary campsite, while Barry and Folwynn scout ahead.

When the scouts return with a favorable report, the entire group moves in to
attack.  After a brief struggle, several [[https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/bandit|Bandits]],
a [[https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/scout|Scout]], and 
[[https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/thug|their leader]] are taken down, while others flee.
In the end, they have three live captives: A female Scout, and two male Bandits.

Barry stabs one of the Bandits to Intimidate the others -- but that starts a
moral debate among the others, undermining his intent.  Despite this, they learn
that the bandits were hired by a necromancer named "[[Eryn]]" -- and that when she
is present, she works in the crypt under the ruins.  However, the crypt is
populated by undead and the bandits strongly suggest that the party **not** go
down there.

After a short rest, the party does just that...

They find what they suspect is [[https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dmg/adventure-environments#DungeonHazards|Brown Mold]]
behind a closed door.  Then, a couple of 
[[https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/skeleton|Skeletons]] in a crypt (which are easily destroyed).
And finally, some 
[[https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dmg/adventure-environments#DungeonHazards|Yellow Mold]]
which nearly kills Barry after he triggers its spores.  Luckily, Kasca is able to
neutralize the poison before it kills Barry.

Finally, the party finds a room with an "army" of Skeletons.  After a quick strategy
discussion, Barry drops
[[https://www.dndbeyond.com/equipment/ball-bearings-bag-of-1-000|a bag of Ball Bearings]]
and Tan casts a [[https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/grease|"Grease"]] spell.
These combine to reduce the skeletons effectiveness -- but the party quickly
realizes that they will not be able to destroy all the skeletons without
a long, dangerous slog.

They choose to close the door and return to the safety of the town.  Perhaps they will
come up with an idea -- and maybe Quintin will be ready to join them the next time...

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