Rise of Drekis: Chapter 2 Episode 06

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==Synopsis==
In the Jungle of Death, the party decide to head east toward Fort Cachuma for information on the Voraci detachment. Along the way, they manage to avoid encounters with a giant mosquito and a troop of baboons. At a stream, Elaine summons a Nereid for advice, but the water spirit offers no valuable insights. After days of travel, the party reaches San Marcos Pass, attempting to summon another Nereid but finding the creek dammed by orcs. Frustrated, they decide to search for the elusive green goblinoids to the south. While preparing camp, the party faces a Tasloi ambush, successfully fending them off. Post-encounter, Elaine's prayer leads to a luminescent path through a storm, culminating in a cave confrontation with a rock elemental. Despite injuries, the party triumphs, and exploration reveals a well that leads to a mysterious castle.
==Recap==
=== Information Gathering in the Jungle: July 19th, 1517 ===
The party finds themselves within the Jungle of Death, deliberating on their next course of action. They collectively decide to proceed eastward towards Fort Cachuma, aiming to acquire more intelligence regarding the Voraci detachment. While traversing the jungle, the group navigates their way past a colossal mosquito and a troop of baboons. Upon reaching a stream, Elaine immerses her hand in the water and summons a Nereid, a water spirit bearing a striking resemblance to Skilee. Elaine briefs the Nereid on their predicament, seeking advice and information. However, the water spirit seems unfazed and flippant. Following the conversation, the party concludes that the Nereid offers no valuable insights, prompting them to move forward.
=== Information Gathering in the Jungle Cont.: July 22nd, 1517 ===
After several days of navigating the Jungle, the party arrives at San Marcos Pass. Discovering a creek to the east of the pass, they attempt to summon a Nereid, but this time, none materializes. Investigating the area, they observe that the creek has been unnaturally dammed, with signs of orcs in proximity. Frustrated by the lack of useful information, the party resolves to search for the green goblinoid creatures, directing their course southward towards the mountains, as indicated by a previous encounter with a Nereid.
=== Prayers and Answers: July 23rd, 1517 ===
As evening falls on the 23rd, the party begins setting up camp for the night. Suddenly, a group of a dozen Tasloi ambushes them, launching a volley of spears. One spear finds its mark, injuring Crumpet. Through vocal intimidation and shield-banging, the party successfully scares off the Tasloi.
After the encounter, Elaine decides to make a prayer to the gods. She expresses her dislike of the elves, but explains how she feels a need to protect this place and wishes for the gods to help her in her quest. Moments after her prayer, luminescent fungal blooms appear around the party, illuminating a path. However, the apparent divine intervention takes an unexpected turn as a storm erupts, and giant ice pellets begin to fall from the sky. Undeterred, the party follows the illuminated path, abandoning their armor and supplies. In the midst of the raging storm, Elaine loses her shield but persists in following the path, leading the group into a cave.
Inside the cave, a confrontation ensues with a rock elemental. In the ensuing battle, Elaine sustains severe blows, bringing her perilously close to death. Vordren and Vincent employ spells and iron to damage the creature, while Elaine and Crumpet retreat. Despite the peril, Vincent and Vordren stand their ground. Witnessing their refusal to retreat, Elaine charges the elemental and delivers a powerful strike, ultimately slaying the creature. Both Elaine and Vincent are extremely wounded, but the party continues forward.
Following the battle, Vincent, still invisible, scouts the cave. After 30 minutes of exploration, they discover a hanging bucket connected to a well. Climbing the rope, Crumpet peers out of the well and glimpses the interior of a castle.
==Experience==
No Experience given this episode.
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