Defeating Nassisa the Black Dragon

Quick Recap

The party engaged in multiple combat encounters against the black dragon Nassisa and Minotaurs, with various party members contributing to their victories through strategic attacks and spellcasting. After defeating their enemies, the team explored a cavern and desert area, discovering and collecting various magical and valuable artifacts including dragon scales, teeth, and other treasures. The group then discussed their travel plans and reflected on their recent successes, deciding to visit a library on the west coast of the peninsula while considering their next steps in their ongoing adventures.

Next Steps

Team: Investigate and collect valuable items buried in the sand behind the dragon
Rock: Monitor the corridor and entrance for potential threats while others search the area
Gore: Continue harvesting dragon scales for potential dragon scale armor crafting
Frankie: Collect dragon teeth from the dragon’s severed head
Vyth: Check on the surviving Minotaurs’ condition after healing
DM: Provide detailed descriptions of all magical and non-magical items found during the treasure search to the party members
Moon Priestess & Minotaurs: Search through the remaining sand in the temple for additional items to help with temple rebuilding
Moon Priestess: Provide food and rest for the adventuring party before discussing next steps
Splinter: Give the largest dragon tooth to Gore and the remaining 4 teeth to Frankie
Team: Divide and distribute the magical items found
Frankie, Gore, Vyth: Read and translate the draconic text on the piece of vellum found on the portrait
Gore: Take possession of and use the magical +1 breastplate
Frankie: Copy the Fireball scroll into spellbook once the party reaches a city
Frankie: Modify the doll head necklace to make the heads detachable for use as projectiles
Team: Decide between taking a ship up the west coast or using the wizard’s portal
Team: Consider visiting the Minotaurs in Messori Harbor to report on their success
Frankie: Pay 20 gold pieces for the axe beak to transport the loot
DM: Set up an axe beak character sheet for Frankie
Team: Travel through the portal to the cave outside Messori Harbor
Team: Divide up the collected treasure and gold pieces among party members
Team: Investigate the library to follow up on Frankie’s teacher and the shadow fae Nyxilfane

Victory Over the Black Dragon

The group continued their combat against Nassisa, the Black Dragon, with Frankie attempting a saving throw to recover from blindness but failing. Gore and Rock took turns attacking the dragon, with Rock scoring a critical hit after several failed attempts. The dragon was eventually defeated, and the group celebrated their victory.

Dragon Battle Party Encounters

The group continued their battle against the dragon, with various characters taking turns attacking and casting spells. Frankie demonstrated how to properly cast lightning bolt, while Halvor attempted to cast call lightning but had difficulty with the interface. Rock successfully landed several critical hits on the dragon, taking advantage of his cloud strike ability. The dragon, being a lair action creature, was able to take actions on its turn, including sand attacks and other abilities. The battle continued with various characters taking damage and making saving throws, with the dragon still posing a significant threat to the party.

Dragon Defeat and Loot Collection

The group successfully defeated the dragon in combat, with multiple party members scoring critical hits and dealing significant damage. Frankie used a healing potion on Gore, who was then able to decapitate the dragon. After the battle, Gore began collecting scales and teeth from the dragon’s body to potentially craft dragon-scale armor, while Frankie expressed interest in acquiring teeth for a thief character.

Dragon and Minotaur Battle Success

The team successfully defeated the dragon and several Minotaurs, with Halvor and Vyth reviving two of the defeated Minotaurs. Frankie and Halvor, along with Gore, began digging in the sand to find potential loot, while Rock went to investigate the corridor and found a large battle scene outside the pyramid with Minotaurs cleaning up after the fight. The team discussed the valuable items found on the dragon’s body, including decorative pieces and potentially useful fragments, and agreed to take a break to rest and regroup before continuing their search for loot.

Cavern Treasure Hunt

The group searched for items in a cavern, including a bronze bird statue with real claws, gold hooks shaped like laughing mice, and a silk table throw inlaid with silver wire. Frankie was absent from the search for a while due to being buried in fur, and Gore humorously remarked that the items they found were not from Smug’s horde. The session included dice rolls to determine what items each party member would find.

Magical Items Discovery

The group searched for magical items buried in sand. Frankie cast a detect magic spell and found three magical items, which he marked for later excavation. The others searched for treasures, with Gore finding a dented breastplate and a stone sundial with a lion’s face, while Rock discovered a bone fan and a copper and bone amulet. Splinter successfully removed dragon teeth from the sand.

Dragon Hoard Discovery

The group continued their search for treasures in the sand, finding various items including doll heads, teeth, silver and gold pieces, and a carved wooden castle. Frankie explained that the dragon’s hoard was typical of a dragon’s phase where they are attracted to shiny objects but don’t understand their true value. The Moon Priestess entered the scene, observing the group’s activities and the dead dragon body. Splinter retrieved 5 dragon teeth from the skull without damaging them, and the group discussed the possibility of creating dragon necklaces.

Dragon Defeat and Magical Finds

The party defeated the black dragon and informed the Minotaur priestess, who was pleased with their success. Frankie identified several magical items found during the battle, including a ring of feather falling, a dented breastplate, and an amulet of proof against detection and location. The group rested and was fed by the priestess, with Frankie planning to identify additional magical items the next day. They also discovered a scroll of fireball hidden inside a doll’s head, which Frankie intended to copy into his spellbook.

Artifacts and Spell Discoveries

The group discovered various artifacts from a wrecked city, including a water clock, a painting of a tiefling, and a listening horn with gold teeth. They found a piece of vellum attached to the back of the painting, which Frankie and Gore could read, revealing it to be a wanted poster. The group also found several other items, such as a wedding dress, a bamboo rocking chair, and a large tapestry, which DM appraised for their potential value. Frankie decided to copy a spell into his spellbook, but lacked the necessary materials to do so immediately. The group discussed the importance of finding the owner of the shining alder leaf, as it could potentially be used to create portal keys.

Travel Plans and Future Adventures

The group discussed their options for travel after leaving the maze, with two possible paths presented: a ship journey up the west coast of the peninsula, or using a wizard’s portal to travel elsewhere. They decided to explore the library in Friula and consider their next steps, with Frankie expressing willingness to go either way despite the occasional kraken threat. The group also reflected on their recent success in healing the maze and improving the mood of the Minotaurs, while discussing their individual backstories and potential future actions against dragons and other threats.

Library Adventure and Combat Review

The group discussed their next steps after the battle, deciding to travel to a library on the west coast of the peninsula. They agreed to use a portal entrance in the desert to reach their destination, with Frankie volunteering to pay for an axbeak to carry their belongings. The group also reflected on their recent combat experience, noting that their strategies and abilities had performed better than expected, particularly Frankie’s lightning bolts and Gore’s combat effectiveness.