Loose threads: Encountering intelligent undead creatures and discovering an entrance to some sort of cathedral or otherwise deific place.
Participants: Coinzell Rotbane, Lynnette O’Farrel, Praikke, Yimtakk Drivvnel Gartunk.
Locations: Ancient Hidden Temple.
Short summary:
Upon getting together and beginning our journey to find a serum for Ghoul Fever, we encountered unusual undead beings, a source of liquid negative energy, and a structure of deific purpose.
Full Report
Upon acquiring a lead from the Monster Behind the Glass provided by Yimtakk Drivvnel Gartunk, we decided to follow it. Our target was to find out the composition, and materials for the Ghoul Fever Serum.Our travel to the edge of Millennium Forest was uneventful, but upon entering the cave, hidden behind some type of illusion, we discovered a passage, intelligently disguised as a natural cave.
We moved through the labyrinth of tunnels for many hours, discovering undead creatures along the way.
Our first encounter was against 6 undead, unknown kind, that we defeated without complications, putting aside contracting the ghoul fever and minor injuries. All 3 of my companions were deadly in their own way.
After continuing our journey into the belly of the unknown, we discovered a side tunnel, near a more or less 10-foot wide ledge, that lead us to more undead. We did not continue the path ahead but focused on claw marks leading to the side.
There we encountered 4 creatures we recognized as ghouls, and after defeating 3 of them, we followed the one that ran from the fight.
That creature led us to something bizarre - a bigger ghoul, not only armed but talking of his "kind", intelligent as any of us.
Sure, tried to talk with him, but my words have fallen on deaf ears. And after we started fighting, Lynnette O’Farrel and Yimtakk Drivvnel Gartunk ended it almost instantly.
We defeated IT, with the one that ran to its side, and drew blood for the serum. Going further into the tunnels we discovered a bridge-like path to some kind of temple, with a river of what we consider negative energy, and an undead hulk, bigger than any we have encountered so far.
We did come victorious from the battle, thanks to our champion Praikke, but given the lack of ammunition, resources, and in my case, courage, we decided to return using Recallers.
The acquisition of all the ingredients we were searching for was a success, but given the source of negative energy, we advise any other adventurers to be wary, as undead may flock to the place, attracted to its power.