Critical Role Abridged

Chasing Nightmares | Critical Role Abridged | Campaign 3, Episode 11

Jul 2, 2024
In a thrilling session, the group confronts Ira, the antagonist behind strange experiments. Orym, the ace investigator, and Chetney, the comedic craftsman, delve into the mysteries of Gurge's lycanthropy and the nightmare realm. Laudna and Fearne add magical flair as the party battles animated furniture while uncovering secrets from the arcane reactor. After a chaotic fight, they regroup and strategize with Lord Eshteross against the elusive Nightmare King, setting the stage for more perilous adventures.
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INSIGHT

Nightmare Lab Reveals Larger Conspiracy

  • The group uncovers a secret lab in the Moon Tower where an entity called the Nightmare King experiments with arcane crystals.
  • The encounter reveals a larger conspiracy involving Armand Treshi and attempts to create enhanced were-soldiers.
ANECDOTE

Rescue Amid Explosive Combat

  • The party fights the Nightmare King and destroys animated furniture to free their captured friend Gurge.
  • Dorian, Laudna, Chetney and others land critical blows and Gurge breaks his cage amid chaotic combat.
ADVICE

Check Arcane Devices First

  • Inspect unfamiliar arcane devices before engaging to learn function and weaknesses.
  • Chetney's Arcana check revealed the machine was a power source, not an immediate weapon to aim.
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