The group embarks on a mission to help their friend Joe, encountering explosions, locked doors, and intense battles. They strategize, use spells and abilities, and discuss the mechanics of the game. The aftermath of a fireball creates chaos, while a mysterious caster and valuable items are discovered. Discussions include magical devices, alliances, and power sources. Tense confrontations and mission discussions lead to uncertain outcomes.
The group successfully defends themselves during a sudden attack in Joe's workshop.
General Rotanish is defeated in battle by the group.
Verna and Joe join the group, revealing their captivity and suggesting a safe house for repairs and supplies.
The Red Moon army has gathered forces and set up a stronghold, causing concerns about growing dangers worldwide.
The group encounters a bizarre entity that communicates through thoughts and emotions.
Ashton agrees to carry a significant piece of the entity and feels affirmed in their cause.
Deep dives
A surprise attack is launched on Joe's workshop.
While investigating Joe's workshop, a sudden attack is launched by unknown assailants.
Mahara Joe and a mysterious figure are held captive.
In the back of the workshop, Mahara Joe and another figure are being guarded by armed individuals.
A battle begins as the group fights back against the attackers.
Engaged in combat, the group works together to defend themselves and drive out the attackers.
Chaos in Battle
In the midst of a chaotic battle, General Rotanish attacks with a massive battle axe, but is ultimately defeated. Fern uses charm person to turn an enemy to their side. Ormondek boards a damaged crawler, but struggles to get it running. A large explosion rocks the area as Laudna uses telekinesis to launch a burning table at an enemy.
Critical Hits and Healing
Chutney strikes the monk with a critical hit, causing a significant amount of damage. XC-G heals Chutney with a bonus action healing word, but is unable to get to Fern to heal her. Laudna leaps into battle, using telekinesis to slam an enemy with a burning table. Ashto and Mondak continue their intense fight, with Mondak successfully tripping an enemy and causing them to explode.
Escape and Reinforcements
Mondak successfully escapes a dangerous situation and boards a damaged crawler. Fern moves towards the back door, retrieving a crossbow along the way. Ormondek lands a devastating blow on an enemy, causing them to fall to their knees. Imagin provides support from the window
The Battle with Ratanish
The group engages in a fierce battle with General Ratanish, defeating him and looting his body for various weapons and gold. They also find a symbol of the Dust Confederacy branded on his shoulder.
Meeting Verna and Joe
Verna and Joe, two individuals who were held captive by Ratanish, join the group and reveal that they were forced to work on various projects and explosives for the Paragons Call. They suggest going to a safe house known as Hondir for repairs and supplies.
Heading to Hondir
The group makes their way to the abandoned Hondir, a former hideout of the Grimbearers. They rest, discuss the situation, and plan their next moves.
Pivotal information about the Red Moon army in the Bloody Bridge
The podcast reveals that the Red Moon army has gathered forces from across Exandria and has set up a stronghold around the Bloody Bridge. The army seems mysterious and unpredictable, and there is a deadlock between them and other forces waiting to see who makes the first move. The presence of this army raises concerns about the extended solstice and other growing dangers worldwide. The podcast suggests that a time will come when action needs to be taken.
Ashton's encounter with the strange and slimy entity
Ashton and the group encounter a bizarre entity made of mucus-like substance, skeletal remains, and slimy textures. This entity seems to harbor many minds and memories of individuals engulfed within it. It communicates through thoughts and emotions and appears to take an interest in Ashton. The entity offers its help and invites Ashton to take a piece of it, a hard shell, which seems to hold some significance. Ashton agrees to carry it with them and promises to return. The encounter leaves Ashton feeling special and affirmed in their cause.
Bells Hells return to Bassuras, seeking their friend Imahara Joe's assistance, but they quickly discover that Joe needs their aid first... and fast...
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