Field Reports 14 - Under the Web

The last time we were with the party we found them making final preparations to embark on their quest from Amina. They are to go to Invenas to put a stop to the cult that is there and retrieve the Stone of Revival. In doing this, Galahad will receive his piece of the root of the Heartwood to enchant his armor further. They are joined by Quon a Grippli Druid who offers their help to the group in exchange for help with restoring their homeland in the Glasmeada Isles. From what they gather, the situation is very similar to the machines that the Constable has been placing. The group arrives just outside of Invenas and is not met with a warm welcome. They’re met with arrows fired at them and are promptly arrested. Their crime? Espionage. While in prison they meet Arbane who after some exchange is already hated by all, but most by Zechs. Eventually, plans are made, prayers are had, and various levels of comfort and discomfort move through the party. Through a shared vision, Zechs and Galahad see an image of Melora, and eventually through Glad the group meets The Protector. They are told to wait and be patient, the time will come for their escape. Quon, using wild shape helps locate the party’s items and they begin to plan their escape. They also meet Colel and some other members of Invenas’ resistance. After a very elaborate escape, they find themselves underground with the leader of the resistance, Finnea. Finnea also comes with the real Salix in tow. Finnea has crucial information for the party which is great considering not too long after they are met by some leaders of this cult, The Web Of Fate. Some of their variants and The Constable’s lieutenants have joined them to make things even more dire. The party manages to get a party vs. party battle going, which looks like it will be going in their favor until the tides change. They are forced to make a retreat and recover from this fight. Licking wounds, physically, mentally, and emotionally. The party decides that the best strategy is to systematically take them out individually.

There’s so much happening and we pick up with arc 14, “Under the Web”. How will the rest of this story unfold? Find out next time on the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!

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