Session 15: A Journey of Discovery

Our group had an interesting session.

* They spent most of the day travelling with their new, strange companions, the Tabaxi Ranger Caelum and Render the drake.
* That night during their sleep, Ramzi and Tato were attacked by two Night Hags
	+ A battle ensued and our heroes were, once more, triumphant
* The next day of travel was also equally uneventful, however that night saw Caelum receive a visit from the shadowy hound, Midnight
	+ While Caelum continued to taunt the magical beast, the creature eventually retaliated with some powerful spells
	+ Eventually the two fell into discussion about what is happening at the temple
	+ Elphira was apparently searching for something but there was noticeable interference, the suspect being Lunari
	+ The night continues as Midnight leaves, the two seemingly missing the curious ears listening in
* The next day saw them arrive at the Temple of the Wyvern
	+ The inside proved cavernous and cold, the halls sprawling and filled with traps that our heroes had to navigate
* During their dungeon trawl, a few notable things occurred:
	+ Marcus found a mysterious report, signed by Tartaros

*“049 will be looking after Base 3, her dramatic change in attitude moulding her into the perfect Judgement. The beast at her heels is not… normal, but has yet proven to be an asset.*

*054’s son has been brought in and is set to become 061. Interrogation of 061 has revealed little to no information regarding the whereabouts of his mother, least of all any background regarding any assets to use against him. For now, we shall leave him with the other tributes. Perhaps the quiet will get him to open his mouth.*

*My next task is to head out towards the Temple of the Wyvern in order to visit my other half and check on the state of their cryostasis.*

*Until next time,*

*Tartaros”*

* A series of crystal voice logs were found in what appeared to be an old laboratory, where the tables had been thrown clear of the room and buckled under massive force
	+ Log 0096
		- Subject: 009
		- Race: Kobold
		- Age: 27
		- Toss of Clan Beakbreak
		- Notes: Subject survived initial round of mutagens. Has a strong inclination to get outside, potential to fill the Dryad or the Harvest positions
	+ Log 0104
		- Subject: 009
		- 009 became feral after the development of the third mutation. Decision has been made to terminate the creature, as he has already torn off one assistant’s hands. Need to continue work on expendable lab handlers.
	+ Log 0298
		- Subject: 023
		- Subject has survived the initial dosages as well as follow-ups 2, 3 and 4. Stable condition is detected. We may have our first survivor.
	+ Log 0300
		- Subject: 023
		- We were wrong.
	+ Log 0435
		- Subject: 049
		- Subject passed away in the early hours of the morning after being introduced to the first dosage of mutagen. Subject 051 has been making a racket ever sinceー removal of 049 from his adjacent cell must be done after application of heavy anaesthesia
	+ Log 0437
		- Subject 049
		- Subject 049 rose today. No other mutagens had been applied aside from the original dosage and, yet, after a day in the morgue, 049 rose from the dead. She was aware she had died and rambled continuously about ‘judgement’. Returning to life was not our intended result, however it has made us wonder if mutation requires death. More to be studied.
	+ Log 0442
		- Subject 051
		- 051 was culled in order to test our hypothesis. 049 is inconsolable. Will update if 051 rises.
	+ Log 0452
		- Subject 051
		- 051 did not rise.
	+ Log 0522
		- Subject 054
		- Faephine has lent her services and raised 054 from the grave. Will see how mutagens work on the undead.
	+ Log 0596
		- Subject 059
		- 059 was a surprising addition. The child is aggressive and supernaturally strong for their age, yet seems to heal incredulously quickly. Have had to replace their restraints thrice just this morning. One must wonder when their stamina will run out. Perhaps perfect for the Stallion?
	+ Log 0626
		- Subject 049
		- 049 had finally gone quiet after a month in the dark. When released, a secondary creature stood at her heel, named for 051’s given title. While we do not believe him to be the same creature, the similarity between their eyes is unnerving, even for me.
	+ Log 0777
		- Phase 6 will begin shortly. Correspondence with One has revealed my next place of habitation and the journey I am to take. If all else fails and I am lost, I know my belief in what we are doing is strong enough to carry through each future version of myself.
* Caelum also had a brief encounter with Pogo and Allegra, the latter distrustfully forcing the ranger to head back to the group

* Eventually, making it to the end of the dungeon, our heroes encountered a locked door
	+ The other key that Marcus had picked up from Asmodeus was able to unlock it
	+ Inside was a large, frozen over hexagonal room with an altar inside

And that is where we left our session! Our next game will be held the 26th of January, 2022!