Tracking the Shapeshifter

Minotaur City Escape Journey

The party continued their journey through the Minotaur city, known as the Kingdom of the Moon. They encountered an older Minotaur priestess who was hiding from a mysterious creature that stalks at night. The creature’s identity and purpose were not revealed, but the priestess warned them to hide. The group decided to follow the priestess, who reluctantly joined them, and they attempted to find a way to escape the city. However, they faced difficulties in navigation, with some members getting lost or stuck.

Exploring City-Like Area With Tall Buildings

The team explored the city-like area with tall buildings and narrow alleyways. They encountered a courtyard with closed doors and a voice telling them to go away. The team decided to continue exploring, with some members boosted over walls by the tallest team member. They encountered a dead end and considered going back to check a diagonal passage.

Mysterious Creature Attacks City

The party discussed a mysterious creature that has been attacking people in the city. They tried to gather more information about the creature, but the details were unclear. Gore attempted to communicate with the city guards, who were initially hostile but eventually seemed to relax. They learned that the creature may not like cobalts and that it could be attracted to them. The group also discovered that the creature may be accompanied by the spirits of its victims. The party decided to use the cobalts as bait to draw out the creature.

Mysterious Shape-Shifting Creature

The group discussed the mysterious creature that could change shape and hunt people. They considered various possibilities, including a tax collector and a creature from the dream world. They also discussed potential ways to defeat the creature, such as using magic or a magical weapon. The group decided to investigate further and possibly involve the priestess with magical abilities.

Minotaur Confrontation and Party Tricks

Frankie, Gore, and Splinter discussed their plan to find a large open spot to confront a Minotaur. They considered wandering aimlessly or staying put, but decided to proceed cautiously. They encountered a Minotaur face on a wall, which asked if they had the power to save its children from dragons. Frankie assured the Minotaur they were working on it, but the Minotaur demanded to see their plan. Gore attempted to persuade the Minotaur, but it vanished after Splinter threw a dagger at it. The group decided to continue their persuasion efforts, with Frankie suggesting they needed to work on their party tricks.

Maze Exploration With Obstacles and Pools

The party navigated the maze-like structure, encountering various obstacles and features. They discovered a courtyard with pools of different colored liquids, emitting a strong urine smell, and laundry hanging from lines above. A tripwire was found, potentially triggering a laundry attack. The group debated whether to step over the wire or trigger it, with some expressing curiosity about its effects.

Thorn Whip and Minotaur Guidance

The team discussed their plans to use a thorn whip to snag a wire, which would trigger a system to drop fabric from ropes above, potentially smothering anyone underneath. They also considered using a minor illusion to guide their aim. The team encountered a minotaur who seemed to be aiding them, and they attempted to persuade him to provide guidance on tracking the night creature.

Purple Dye Trail Leads South

The group follows a trail of purple dye heading south, which they believe is connected to the missing creature. Frankie borrows five glass bottles from the locals to collect more purple dye, planning to use it to attract or affect the creature. Vyth successfully tracks the purple spots along the street corner. As they continue following the trail, they prepare for the confrontation that lies ahead.

Next Steps

Use magical attacks against the creature as it can only be harmed by magic
Follow the purple dye trail heading south to track the shapeshifter
Gore to lead communication with the local Minotaur patrol group for coordination against the creature
Stay alert in the dye courtyard area as it provides an open space where the creature might attack
Rock to monitor and warn others about the tripwire found between the wall and vats in the dye courtyard
Frankie to continue using firebolts strategically to attract the shape-shifting creature
Frankie to fill borrowed glass bottles with purple dye from the vats to use against the shapeshifter
Frankie to return unused glass bottles to the Minotaurs in the dye works