Restoring the Fractured Sphere

Quick Recap

The party navigated a dangerous maze filled with undead creatures and traps, making strategic decisions about how to handle various obstacles and enemies while exploring different paths. During their adventure, they encountered several supernatural challenges including wraiths, a cracked sphere, and a hibernating minotaur-like creature, requiring them to use various combat and magical abilities to overcome these threats. The party successfully completed their dungeon mission by restoring a fractured sphere and received thanks from a restored minotaur entity, before concluding with a discussion about dividing treasure.

Next Steps

Team: Find a way to integrate the two spheres to potentially heal the heart of the maze
Team: Deal with the wraith that appears resistant to both lightning and radiant damage
Team: Determine how to safely approach the pedestal while avoiding the undead Minotaur guardian
Team: Find a way to revive Rock who was incapacitated by the wraith
Frankie: Investigate how to replace the cracked crystal sphere on the pedestal with the newly found 8-inch glowing sphere
Gore: Drag Rock’s unconscious body away from the central area to safety
Team: Secure and properly handle the glowing sphere without dropping it in the greased area
Team: Prevent the kobolds from attempting to steal or tamper with the spheres
Halvor: Cast daylight spell on the cracked sphere to potentially counter the wraith’s presence
Gore and Vyth: Continue monitoring the undead Minotaur’s movements and protect the party
Splinter: Keep watch on the Cobalt’s position and movements
Vyth: Retrieve the fallen light-bearing sphere from the south entrance
Team: Clear the grease-covered area once the current situation is resolved
Team: Return the magical ball to the priestesses
Gore: Evaluate if the newly acquired axe is better than the current one before negotiating with Dresh
Team: Negotiate with Dresh and the kobolds regarding the distribution of treasure

Summary

Minotaur Passageway Decision

The party encountered a passageway with dead Minotaurs carrying great axes, leading to a discussion about whether to investigate or avoid the area. They decided to explore the less dangerous path, noting the presence of a glass orb on a pedestal and an undead Minotaur beyond.

Strategies for Handling Undead Encounter

The party discussed a circular layout with an inner and middle circle, observing a guard walking clockwise. They encountered kobolds looting bodies and a glowing sphere in a satchel found on a dead Minotaur. The team debated strategies to handle the undead and reunite the two glowing spheres, considering attacking the undead or trying to integrate the spheres. They also discussed splitting up to approach from different entrances, with Frankie suggesting a clockwise movement.

Minotaur Discovery and Trap Avoidance

The party discovered 7 undead minotaurs in varying states of decay, with some showing signs of combat and possibly being priests. They discussed the “light of reason” mentioned by a priestess, which they believed might be related to healing the heart of the maze. Frankie attempted to retrieve an object from the center of a room, but was warned it was a trap. After a brief struggle, Frankie managed to push a character out of the room and called for the others to bring the object to him. The party prepared for combat, with Rock noting an icon indicating he was under 50% hit points.

Cracked Crystal and Spectral Threat

The party examines a cracked crystal sphere on a pedestal in a greasy, domed area guarded by a Minotaur. Rock attempts to bring a new sphere close to the damaged one, while Frankie tries unsuccessfully to repair the crack with magic. A dark spectral shape appears and causes Rock to lose consciousness, dropping the new sphere wrapped in a blanket onto the greasy floor.

Dark Wraith Encounter and Strategy

The party encountered a dark wraith that emerged from the floor and attacked Rock, causing him to collapse. Gore moved to retrieve Rock’s body while avoiding a grease spell, and Vyth cast needles at the wraith, dealing damage and causing a saving throw. Halvor then cast daylight on the cracked sphere, illuminating the area and blinding the cobalt creatures. The team discussed their next steps, including attempting to retrieve a glowing ball and dealing with the Minotaur that was shuffling around the perimeter.

Encounter With a Hibernating Minotaur

The party continued their adventure, with Frankie attempting to place a ball on a cracked sphere but failing due to a dexterity check. They encountered a Minotaur-like creature that appeared to be in a deep hibernation state, and Gore and Vyth tried to revive a fallen comrade using various healing methods. Halvor attempted to use a starburst spell against the creature, which seemed to have some effect. The party also encountered a mysterious figure in the hallway, and Splinter decided to investigate while keeping an eye on the figure.

Wraith and Minotaur Combat

The party continued their adventure, engaging in combat with a wraith and an undead minotaur. Frankie, lying on the ground, attempted to cast a lightning bolt spell, but it ricocheted around the room. Gore, using his rage ability, swung his axe at the wraith, dealing 17 damage. Vyth, taking advantage of flanking, bit at the wraith, but her attacks failed to do significant damage. The wraith, now appearing more insubstantial, continued to haunt the party, leaving them to strategize their next move against the supernatural foes.

Team Defends Against Undead Threat

The party continued their battle against undead creatures, with Halvor successfully obtaining the ball despite falling and facing a grease spell. Vyth and others provided support by attacking the wraiths while watching Halvor’s back, as the crack in the floor slowly repaired itself. The team maintained their positions to prevent any sneak attacks, with Frankie reviving after being defeated, and Gore waiting for the grease spell to dissipate.

The party completed a dungeon adventure where they restored a fractured sphere and encountered a minotaur entity who thanked them for restoring his sanity. They returned to the entrance with all party members, including the Cobalts and Probolts, and discussed dividing treasure between the axe and ball.