Session 20 – Journey Into the Earth

As we continue through Y’rzadel’s Fortress, we find the torture room in which Ennar was previously imprisoned. Fighting the enemies that remained, we were able to free two Dwarves and an Elf. Unfortunately one of the Dwarves and the Elf perish before we can revive them with healing magic.

We take the Dwarf and the Sprite (that we previously rescued) and hide them among barrels in the entrance area. Dan’tok stays with them to guard the door.

We ascend to the second floor and find a large chamber with an immense throne at the rear. Upon the throne sits Y’rzadel, surrounded by his minions.

Eilenos demands that Y’rzadel give up the holy sword, Berethenu’s Will. Y’rzadel laughs heartily and refuses. Eilenos and Thatsaru begin the attack, and Ennar quickly joins by striking Y’rzadel himself with his Spear of Pain.

Ennar and Thatsaru go unconscious from damage, but Krodmich and Eilenos bring them back so they may continue fighting. Eventually Y’rzadel and all of his minions are defeated.

As we survey the room, we realize that all of the heavy iron doors are locked. We find two keys, one made of metal and one made of a demon’s horn. We use the demon’s horn key to open the surrounding doors and search the other rooms.

In one of the chambers beyond there is an immense pile of gold, upon which rests a statue of Grom. In Grom’s hand is held a glowing longsword. Eilenos approaches and takes the sword — it is Berethenu’s Will!

Our task completed, we scour the remainder of the castle in search for further items which may be of use. In another room we find a large chest, in which lies Y’rzadel’s journal. Thatsaru takes it. In Y’rzadel’s study, we find many vials and human organs in jars. There is also a demonic pendant, and Thatsaru takes it.

Thatsaru realizes that the iron key must be for the foot locker in the demon’s bedroom that we were previously unable to open, and we descend to the bedroom to try. The foot locker opens, and inside we find a large emerald, demon armor repair kits, and a potion of full healing (Krodmich takes it).