Session 30

Undead Guardians

PCs (lvl 9): Gardain, Tak, Terric

Using the magical tablets they received from Abdaleem (enchanted items that allow them to breath silt), the PCs fill their mouth with dust and explore the Sunken City.

They find the tomb of Taraskir, a lion-headed hero of the past, guarded by fearsome undead wearing golden masks and golden claws. Once these guardians are defeated, the PCs loot Taraskir's resting place, finding a magical Dragon-slayer sword, and a cursed armor.

In the tomb they also find a passage leading deep underground, to a natural cave containing a magical Tree of Life, a creation from a long-gone age. There they rest and refresh themselves.

Back in the city, they enter the Citadel, the seat of power of the ruling class. They witness the apparition of a ghost, a templar of Abalach-Re who fought against Dregoth in the past. Following his movements they find a secret room containing a  cache of magical items.

The PCs decide to leave the Sunken City, as no way can be found to proceed further. On their way back to the tunnel, they're attacked by an undead assassin. Having dipatched this creature, they go exit the city and decide to rest for the night.

But the Caller is always on the hunt. While the others sleep, Gardain loses control, and slits Shallovar's throat. When everyone awakens, Tak tries to avenge his lover, and attacks the dwarf. Eventually the psychic warrior comes to his senses, and knocks Gardain unconscious without killng him.