Session 26

Heroes: Meghera, Zark, Vaako, Sai

 

The Heroes are in Sylvania with their friend Xaldra, a socialite tiefling always ready to party. The Modron March is about to pass by the gate-town on its way to Arborea, and as per ancient tradition, party-goers from all around the Great Ring gather to "decorate" the passing modrons with paint, ribbons, scarfs, and whatever strikes their fancy.

 

After a few days enjoying the endless festivities of Sylvania, the Heroes witness the march, adding their own decorations to the constructs. The huge crowd gathered around the modrons makes it difficult to keep track of each other. When  the Heroes realise that Xaldra has not returned from the festivities, they start looking for her.

 

A short investigation reveals that she was seen being carried away by three Bleakers, out of town and into the nearby forest. But before they have a chance to leave town, a mechanical monstrosity attacks the townsfolk. When the Heroes arrive on the scene, they see that the monster is Xaldra, her body fused with modron parts to create a pain-wracked abomination.

 

With her mind apparently gone, the Heroes destroy the creature, and then follow its tracks into the forest, until the reach a hill with a door guarded by a few Bleakers. The bandits do not seem eager to fight, and after some negotiation, the Heroes bribe them to leave their post.

 

Inside the hill, they find the abode of an eccentric wizard. They explroe the living quarters, taking whatever looks valuable. Eventually, the find a door leading to the workshop area. The anguished screams of humans and modrons alike fill the dark corridors beyond.