(S084) Red Abishai Courtyard

The Wild Cards engage in a fierce aerial duel against Rathus the Abishai over a fog-shrouded courtyard, utilizing Sas's giant eagle transformation and silence before recovering an epoch dragon egg and a trove of strange artifacts.

📝 Session Summary

The Wild Cards were called The Menagerie by some until they came up with the name The Wild Cards.

• Barlo: A grizzled tabaxi barbarian who has been doing some work for a network that one should be wary of.
• Bastion: An orphan human who spent his life studying magic and blades, even though his elder pushed him away from the sword. He replaced Reginald.
• Calliope: This bardic faun joined the party late when she needed to find help to save her homeland.
• Reginald: A leonin cleric who was off to show his family's royal background and would later find out there were secrets leading to him becoming a king.
• Sas: A tortle hermit was given an item of power and a quest.
• Shadow in the Snow: This tabaxi got a coin, and her curiosity set her on a path.

🎬 Scenes

• Scene 1: Barlo's Backstory — From The Bronze Canyon in Kampos. Gave up Tabaxi name, "Smiles". Help move people. On way to Eushia to help Black Road with a client. Currently on ship near Carrune.
• Scene 2: Bastion's Backstory — When Bastion Bladesinger was very young he lost both of his parents to a plague. He took care of himself as he taught himself how to use the rapier his father once wore. He lived in Dyrt and watched all of the great knights. He also had an interest in the ways of magic and he wished he could do both – use swords and excel in magic – like many elves he had heard about.
• Scene 3: Calliope's Backstory — Calliope was born into the nestled highlands of the Oraniad Mountains. The Skola Vale, wild and free, blessed by the gods and inhabited by whimsical Satyr and Faun. Deep within it among the lush valley, reside the Dawngreets, a long generational line of storytellers and lore keepers.
• Scene 4: Reginald's Backstory — He was born at home, a modest-sized mansion where his family lived a modest means – even though his father could never stop talking about how they were royalty and yet this was the only lands they currently possess. His childhood was generally a happy one full of several friends. He was an only child.
• Scene 5: Sas' Backstory — Sas was born on the continent of Oth'Mar – a content mostly inhabited by Tortles and is far to the south of the Carrune Isles.
• Scene 6: Shadow's Backstory — Deep in the snowy mountains high in the north, there lived a large group of Tabaxi, The Blinding Wild Clan.

📜 Missions & Quests

• Completed:
  • Established individual party origins and initial connections to the world of Dierde.
• Active / Discovered Threads:
  • Barlo's ties to the smuggling rings and the Black Road.
  • Bastion's mysterious past and fallout with Grognard.
  • Calliope's quest to save the Skola Vale.
  • Reginald's pursuit of his family's royal mint commission and claim in Neyer.
  • Sas's vision of the Cat Goddess Bast and journey to find her lost lands.
  • Shadow's golden coin and mystical calling from her clan shaman.

NPCs

S084: Red Abishai Courtyard

Date: 2025-03-29

Short

The party engaged in a dramatic aerial battle against a Draconic spellcaster, with Sas transforming into a giant eagle and Barlo making a bold aerial grapple attempt. After defeating their opponent, they recovered valuable magical items including a ring of telekinesis, an obsidian nightmare steed, and a Circle of Human Perfection. Following their thorough search of the premises, the group made their most significant discovery in an upstairs office: their primary objective of a dragon egg contained within a heavy metal box, along with mysterious documents written in Draconic and Infernal mentioning someone named Jacoby.

Summary

The party engaged in an intense aerial battle in a courtyard against a mysterious spellcaster who wielded Draconic magic. Sas transformed into a giant eagle and cast Silence on the enemy to prevent their spellcasting, while Barlo made a daring leap onto Sas's back to grapple their foe. The battle raged on with multiple attacks and spells exchanged in the air, until finally their opponent was defeated after taking substantial damage.

After the combat, the party collected several magical items from their fallen enemy, including a ring of telekinesis and an obsidian nightmare steed. They carefully examined their newfound treasures, discovering a Circle of Human Perfection that could change the wearer's appearance, and Sas tested a mysterious age-altering potion. The group also took precautions to scratch out the magical circles their enemy had left behind.

The party then proceeded to search through a well-maintained house, moving upstairs to investigate thoroughly. In an office, they discovered documents written in both Draconic and Infernal, with mentions of someone named Jacoby and various mysterious drawings. Their search proved fruitful when Bastion located their primary objective - a dragon egg housed within a metal box, approximately the size of a small keg and weighing around 150 pounds. The group then discussed various methods to transport their precious find, including the use of a portable hole.

Scenes

Combat in the Courtyard

The party engages in aerial combat with a mysterious spellcaster who can cast in Draconic.

• Sas wild shapes into a giant eagle
• Sas casts Silence on the enemy spellcaster
• Barlo jumps onto Sas's back and grapples the enemy
• Multiple attacks and spells exchanged in aerial combat
• Enemy attempts to break free and cast spells in Draconic
• The enemy is defeated after taking heavy damage
• The party collects magical items including a ring of telekinesis and obsidian nightmare steed

Examining the Loot

The party examines magical items and documents found after the battle.

• Party identifies various magical items including a circlet and pan flute
• They discover a Circle of Human Perfection that changes appearance
• Sas tests a mysterious potion that affects age
• The group scratches out magical circles left by the enemy
• They discuss the properties of the magical items found

Searching the House

The party searches through a well-maintained house looking for a dragon egg.

• The party moves upstairs to search the house
• They find an office with papers in Draconic and Infernal
• Documents mentioning someone named Jacoby are discovered
• Bastion finds a dragon egg in a platinum/tin box
• The group debates how to transport the large egg
• They discuss using various storage options including a portable hole

Memorable Moments

Sas transforming into a giant eagle and Barlo leaping onto his back to grapple their flying enemy.

During an intense aerial battle in a courtyard against a mysterious spellcaster

Sas testing a mysterious age-altering potion.

While examining magical items collected from their fallen enemy

Bastion locating the party's primary objective: a 150-pound dragon egg.

While searching through a well-maintained house

NPCs

Jacoby

A person mentioned in documents found in the house, appears to have some connection to stones or gems and was previously encountered by the party.

Rathus the Abishai

A powerful enemy who could fly and cast spells in Draconic, demonstrated high strength and attempted to cast summoning spells before being defeated by the party.

Locations

Courtyard

An open courtyard where the aerial battle takes place, containing magical circles that were later scratched out by the party.

Mysterious House

A well-maintained building with multiple floors, containing an office with documents in Draconic and Infernal writing. Notable for being clean without cobwebs and having maps on the walls.

Items

Dragon Egg

A large egg stored in a platinum/tin box, weighing approximately 150 pounds and about the size of a small keg. The primary objective of the party's search.

Circle of Human Perfection

A magical circlet that can change the wearer's form, age, gender, and color, requires attunement by a humanoid. Cannot be used by non-humanoids like Artie.

Ring of Telekinesis

A magical ring found among the enemy's possessions after the battle.

Obsidian Nightmare Steed

A magical item that can transform into a nightmare mount, found among the enemy's possessions.

Youth Potion

A bitter potion worth 9000 gold that can make the drinker younger but cannot reduce age below 30, carries risks with multiple uses.

Mysterious Documents

Papers written in Draconic and Infernal, containing drawings of an egg and references to someone named Jacoby, found in the house's office.

Pan Flute

A magical item found after the battle that required identification.

Spells

Silence

Cast by Sas to create a 20-foot radius of magical silence around the enemy spellcaster to prevent verbal spellcasting. Positioned carefully to avoid affecting party members.

Counterspell

Used as a reaction to counter enemy spellcasting during the battle.

Ensnaring Strike

Used in combat to deal force and piercing damage to the target, requiring a strength saving throw.

Scorching Ray

A fire-based spell cast during the combat encounter, though the enemy appeared to be immune to fire damage.

Identify

Cast as a ritual taking 10 minutes per item to examine the magical properties of items found after combat.

Classic

Last we left off, our intrepid adventurers found themselves locked in an extraordinary aerial confrontation within a courtyard, facing off against a formidable spellcaster versed in Draconic magic. Through quick thinking and remarkable teamwork, Sas took to the skies as a majestic giant eagle, employing a strategic Silence spell to neutralize their opponent's magical abilities. Meanwhile, Barlo executed a breathtaking leap onto Sas's back, attempting to grapple their mysterious foe in mid-flight. After an intense exchange of blows and magical energies, the party emerged victorious, though not without bearing the scars of battle.

In the aftermath of their triumph, the group's efforts were rewarded with an impressive collection of magical artifacts from their fallen adversary. Among their newfound treasures were a ring of telekinesis, an obsidian nightmare steed, and a curious Circle of Human Perfection. As they secured their spoils and methodically erased the magical circles left behind, Sas experimented with an unusual potion that held the power to alter one's age, adding another layer of mystique to their discoveries.

The party's primary mission came to fruition as they explored a well-maintained residence, where their thorough search led them to a crucial discovery. Within an office filled with documents in both Draconic and Infernal scripts, and mysterious references to someone named Jacoby, Bastion located their ultimate prize - a dragon egg secured within a substantial metal container. Now, as they contemplate the logistics of transporting this precious cargo weighing nearly 150 pounds, we pick up with our heroes strategizing their next move, the weight of their responsibility quite literally in their hands...

Snarky

When last we left our adventurers, they were locked in an absolutely bonkers aerial throwdown that looked like something out of a fantasy action movie. Picture this: Sas, channeling their inner eagle-shapeshifter energy, soaring through the air while casting Silence on a dragon-powered spellcaster, because nothing says "shut up" quite like magical muteness. Meanwhile, Barlo, apparently deciding that the ground was too mainstream, pulled off what can only be described as the most dramatic trust fall ever by leaping onto Sas's feathered back for some mid-air wrestling.

After their high-flying opponent bit the dust, our heroes did what any sensible adventuring party would do - they went shopping through their fallen enemy's pockets. And boy, did they hit the magical jackpot! We're talking a ring that lets you move things with your mind, a horse straight out of your darkest nightmares, and even a fancy circle that's basically a magical Instagram filter for your face. Sas, ever the curious one, decided to sample a mysterious potion that messes with your age, because why not add some temporal shenanigans to their day?

The real prize, though, was waiting for them upstairs in what turned out to be the world's most interesting home office. Between the creepy documents written in Draconic and Infernal (always a great combination), and mysterious drawings that would make any conspiracy theorist proud, they finally found what they came for - a dragon egg roughly the size of a beer keg and about as heavy as your average bard's emotional baggage. Now they're just trying to figure out how to lug around their new scaly acquisition without looking too suspicious, because nothing says "nothing to see here" quite like a portable hole full of dragon egg.

Middle English

Harke ye all to tales most rare,
Of battle fierce in open aire!
Where magic-wielder, dark and fell,
Met heroes brave, as I shall tell.

In courtyard faire, 'neath clouded skye,
Did Sas take eagle's form to flye.
With Silence cast upon the foe,
Their spells of dragon-might laid low.

Then Barlo, bold as knights of olde,
Did leap upon the eagle's holde.
Together soared they through the aire,
To grapple with their quarry there.

When victory's hour at last did ring,
They claimed their prize: a mystic ring,
A steed of blackest stone so rare,
And circles that could change one's aire.

Through chambers well-appointed then,
They searched with care through book and pen.
In scripts of Hell and Dragon's tongue,
Dark secrets of one Jacoby rung.

But lo! Their greatest prize to spy:
A dragon's egg they did descry!
In metal casket, stoutly bound,
One hundred fifty pounds in round.

Now gather close, good friends, and heare,
How they did plot to move it cleare.
With portable hole and magick strong,
They planned to bear their prize along!

Limerick

A spellcaster fought high in the air,
While Sas, as an eagle, flew there.
With Barlo in tow,
They struck blow after blow,
'Til their foe met defeat then and there!

They gathered the treasures with care,
Magic rings and a steed dark and rare.
Some circles they found,
Were scratched from the ground,
While potions brought changes to bear!

In rooms filled with papers galore,
They searched every nook, every door.
'Til at last what they sought,
A dragon egg caught,
In metal, one-fifty or more!

Exported from GMAssistant on 2026-08-16