Session 8 - Meeting the Chimeramancer
The party set out from the Sunken Forest, following Cedric's guidance toward the cave of Malkesh the Mad Mage, a chimeramancer rumored to possess knowledge that might offer an alternative means of freeing Morgan from her imprisonment. The session opened in the aftermath of a dangerous trail encounter with Acid Burrowers, from which the party harvested useful components before making camp.
As the New Moon rose, the party took a long rest and experienced a silent visitation: Brannoc was seen watching from a distance, making no attempt to communicate. By dawn, the group emerged stronger from their trials, advancing to 2nd level.
Continuing onward, the party followed the arcane images Cedric had entrusted to Thalyn, eventually discovering the unmistakable entrance to the wizard’s lair concealed behind a waterfall. Inside, they explored a disturbing laboratory filled with cages, crates, tools, stone steps, oozing substances, and unstable electrical equipment. Their investigation triggered a violent reaction, provoking a manticore that attacked from within its den. Though defeated, the creature was left alive.
In the aftermath, Malkesh himself appeared on a balcony overlooking the laboratory—masked, robed in mottled red and white, and wielding a staff. He confronted the party coldly, scoffing at mention of Cedric’s name before ultimately agreeing to treat with them. As negotiations began, the laboratory lights dimmed to low light and the crackling electrical arcs slowed, marking a tense pause as the scene faded to black.
Began: Day 16,808 (8th day of the Month, Gloam, Moontide) — 1st Quarter Moon
Ended: Day 16,810 (10th day of the Month, Night, Moontide) — 3rd Quarter Moon