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=== The Lower Level === | === The Lower Level === | ||
==== The unsettling Diorama Room ==== | ==== The unsettling Diorama Room ==== | ||
[[File:Ossuary sm.png|thumb|Unsettling bones]] | |||
The friends returned to the Diorama Room '''[1]''' to find it wetter and slimier than it was during their previous visit. They also noticed bones strewn across the floor and arranged into unnerving patterns which [[Sathul]] recognized as pertaining to the [[Far Realm]]. In the next hallway '''[1-2]''', the bamboo decorations on the walls could be seen shifting into script, but only when not looked at directly. | The friends returned to the Diorama Room '''[1]''' to find it wetter and slimier than it was during their previous visit. They also noticed bones strewn across the floor and arranged into unnerving patterns which [[Sathul]] recognized as pertaining to the [[Far Realm]]. In the next hallway '''[1-2]''', the bamboo decorations on the walls could be seen shifting into script, but only when not looked at directly. | ||
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==== The Mind Flayer ==== | ==== The Mind Flayer ==== | ||
After the defeat of the [[grell]] and [[spectator]], the crew pressed on toward the caustic door '''[3]''' that they had [[Ancient Tomb#The caustic door|previously ignored]] and found it open. Inside was a small anteroom with six sealed jars; these were not investigated further. Beyond a set of bronze double doors lurked a [[mind flayer]] that used its psionic abilities to stun the entire party, dealing significant psychic damage. Ka-Ess eventually shook off the stun and used his Cloud of Daggers and Dissonant Whispers to weaken the creature. Drawing on the power of her [[runic staff]], Cheeky hit the mind flayer with three successive lightning bolts; the final shock eliminated it in a blinding flash of light. During the fight, Sathul was knocked unconscious and revived by Ilabrar twice. Ardrick also went down but was stabilized by Ka-Ess after the fight. | |||
The party recovered the following treasure from the sarcophagus in the room: | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
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! Item !! Value (GP) | |||
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| Jade mask || 200 | |||
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| Diadem of dark opal and jade discs || 200 | |||
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| Flower-shaped jade earplugs || 30 | |||
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| Jade beads, various shapes || 156 @ 1 ea. | |||
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| Ring with man holding moon || ? | |||
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| Ring with panther || ? | |||
|- | |||
| Jade cube || 150 | |||
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| Spherical agate || 50 | |||
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| Potion of Invisibility, flower-shaped stopper || ? | |||
|- | |||
| Elixir of Health, man with elf ears stopper || ? | |||
|} | |||
Wounded, the group returned to Kronk's cave where he guarded them while they rested. In their dreams, Cheeky and Ka-Ess heard a strange voice that said: | |||
We are not enemies | |||
We are friends | |||
I do not wish to fight | |||
You have bested my servants and proven your worth | |||
Give me what I desire | |||
And I will take my minions and go | |||
==== The return to Tecuziztecatl ==== | |||
Unnerved by the death of their associate Kalka-Kylla, the Fishwives reentered the tomb and made for [[Tecuziztecatl]]'s chamber '''[5]'''. They found the Lord of the Snails with an odd, greenish glow. He seemed confused and spoke with stunted, repetitious speech. Ka-Ess delved deep into Tecuziztecatl's thoughts, soothing his insanity and returning him to his natural silvery glow. Now convinced that he must help the party, the Lord of the Snails secreted his luminescent goo into three glass vials with instructions to use these in their fight against [[The Outsider]]. | |||
==== The descent into the crevasse ==== | |||
'''[6]''' | |||
==== The tunnel to the sea ==== | |||
==== The return to the hall of mirrors ==== | |||
'''[16]''' | |||
==== The altar of transmutation ==== | |||