Rise of Drekis: Chapter 4 Episode 02

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==Synopsis==
Nikolas journeys through the elven woods towards Lothtrin, where he encounters and defeats a zombie stag with his holy mace. Continuing east along a corrupted section of the forest, he examines elven writings and notices the symbols for Ponos and Solt. Setting up camp near a contaminated pool, he hears a melancholic song from a corrupted fey creature named Valour, who attacks him but surrenders after a brief combat. Valour, under the influence of corruption, reveals the spread of disease by Scoria's necromancer. Despite Nikolas's attempts to help and heal her, Valour is re-corrupted and attacks again. Using holy water, Nikolas frees her from the pool, but as they converse, zombies emerge and overwhelm him. Despite a valiant fight, Nikolas is ultimately overpowered and killed by the undead.
==Recap==
===Corrupted Woods ===
September 5, 1520. Nikolas continues his journey through the elven woods towards Lothtrin when he encounters a zombie stag. Nikolas attacks the stag with his holy mace, dealing mighty damage to the evil creature. After fending off an attack from the stag, Nikolas is able land another powerful blow almost killing the undead. The stag strikes again with its horns, finding a gap in Nikolas's armor and wounding him. Nikolas retaliates with another hit from his mace, causing the zombie stag to collapse. Following the skirmish, Nikolas drinks a healing potion and resumes his journey.
As he progresses, Nikolas notices a corrupted section of the forest. The leaves appear burnt, and the ground is devoid of grass and life. He stays close to the edge of the corruption and continues east along the river. During a rest, he examines the elven writings he found, managing to decipher the symbols of Ponos and Solt.
Eventually, as Nikolas continues along the river, the corruption becomes more prevalent. Coming off of the river into the corrupted woods is a contaminated pool of water. Ignoring the pool for now, Nikolas sets up camp for the night. While preparing his camp, he hears a feminine voice singing a melancholic song near the contaminated pool. Carrying a torch, Nikolas heads toward the voice. As he approaches, the singing turns into chanting, prompting him to sprint toward the source. He discovers a corrupted fey creature, which casts at him. The insects swarm Nikolas but are quickly dispelled by his holy mace.
===== Combat Begins =====
====== Round 1 ======
The creature casts on Nikolas, compelling him to grovel, which he does against his will.
====== Round 2 ======
The creature casts , but Nikolas's holy mace dispels the magical effect. He wades into the contaminated pool of water to attack the spellcaster, bringing his mace down on the creature and almost killing it in one blow. Nikolas calls for it to surrender, and it complies.
===== Combat Ends =====
Nikolas instructs the creature to follow him out of the contaminated pool, but as she tries, the water clings to her foot, preventing her from moving. She asks for his help, and Nikolas attempts to remove the water, but his efforts are unsuccessful. The creature introduces herself as Valour and informs him that she is under the influence of the corruption. She explains that the disease has spread throughout the forest, but as she speaks, her eyes turn green as the corruption takes hold of her again.
Valour casts on Nikolas, but his holy mace dispels the magic. Nikolas uses holy water from his bag to remove the water from Valour’s leg, prying her from the pond. However, the holy water harms her, and she falls unconscious. Nikolas uses his paladin ability to heal Valour, reviving her. He asks her again about the fate of the elven woods. Valour explains that Scoria’s necromancer created numerous spawning pools that spread disease and undead. As she finishes her explanation, ten zombies emerge from the pond.
Nikolas drops his torch and equips his shield. As he does this, the zombies swarm him and drag him to the ground. Despite fighting valiantly and killing several zombies, the sheer number and strength of the undead overwhelm him. Ultimately, Nikolas succumbs and dies.
==Experience==
No experience given this session.
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