Altheya: The Dragon Empire #23 | Trouble in the Tunnels (Part 2)
Digest
The episode continues with the heroes battling a gelatinous cube in the sewers. Daisy uses her radiant blade to damage the slime, while Gruff attempts to destroy it with a spell. The heroes face off against the slime, with the outcome of the battle yet to be determined. The heroes encounter a gelatinous cube, which they try to clear out of the way. The slime senses their presence and attacks. Daisy uses her radiant blade to damage the slime, while Gruff attempts to destroy it with a spell. The episode ends with the heroes facing off against the slime, with the outcome of the battle yet to be determined.
Outlines
Ulphair, the Dragon Empire - Part Two
This Chapter begins with a recap of the previous events, where the heroes reunited with Aphelia and discussed her return. They also began investigating the Lamp Lights Guild and uncovered plans of action, including schematics of an old sewer system and the catacombs beneath Bright Shadow Cathedral. The plan is to gather allies and investigate the tunnels and catacombs.
The Plan
This Chapter focuses on the heroes' plan to investigate the tunnels and catacombs. They discuss the best way to enter the sewers, considering the location and potential for being seen. They decide to use a more discreet entrance point, even though it will require navigating the sewers to reach their destination.
Entering the Sewers
This Chapter follows the heroes as they enter the sewers through a small stone grate. They encounter a gelatinous cube, which they try to clear out of the way. The heroes attempt to break the grate open, but it proves to be too difficult. They eventually succeed in removing a flagstone, creating a shaft that they can squeeze down.
Navigating the Tunnels
This Chapter follows the heroes as they navigate the narrow tunnels of the sewers. They encounter a gelatinous cube, which they try to clear out of the way. Daisy uses her radiant blade to damage the slime, while Gruff attempts to destroy it with a spell. The episode ends with the heroes facing off against the slime, with the outcome of the battle yet to be determined.
The Gelatinous Cube Battle
This Chapter follows the heroes as they battle a gelatinous cube in the sewers. Daisy uses her radiant blade to damage the slime, while Gruff attempts to destroy it with a spell. The episode ends with the heroes facing off against the slime, with the outcome of the battle yet to be determined.
Keywords
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game (RPG) where players create characters and embark on adventures in a fantasy world. It is known for its complex rules, imaginative settings, and collaborative storytelling. Players roll dice to determine the success or failure of their actions, and the game master (GM) narrates the story and guides the players through the adventure.
Gelatinous Cube
A gelatinous cube is a creature in Dungeons & Dragons that is a large, shapeless mass of gelatin. It is known for its ability to engulf and dissolve creatures, and it is often found in dungeons and other dark places. Gelatinous cubes are typically encountered as obstacles or hazards, and they can be difficult to defeat due to their resistance to many forms of damage.
Ulphair
Ulphair is a fictional city in the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting of Xandria. It is a large and bustling city, known for its trade and its diverse population. Ulphair is also home to a number of powerful organizations, including the Lamp Lights Guild, which the heroes are investigating in this episode.
Xandria
Xandria is a fictional world in the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting. It is a world of magic, adventure, and danger, where players can create characters and embark on quests to defeat evil and save the world. Xandria is known for its diverse cultures, its rich history, and its many unique creatures.
Bright Shadow Cathedral
The Bright Shadow Cathedral is a fictional location in the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting of Xandria. It is a large and imposing cathedral, known for its beauty and its religious significance. The cathedral is also home to a number of secrets, including the catacombs beneath it, which the heroes are investigating in this episode.
Lamp Lights Guild
The Lamp Lights Guild is a fictional organization in the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting of Xandria. It is a guild of adventurers and mercenaries, known for its power and its influence. The guild is also involved in a number of shady dealings, and the heroes are investigating its activities in this episode.
Sir Greal
Sir Greal is a fictional character in the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting of Xandria. He is a knight of the realm, known for his bravery and his loyalty. The heroes are trying to contact Sir Greal in this episode, hoping that he can help them with their investigation.
Donner's Ignorum
The Donner's Ignorum is a fictional location in the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting of Xandria. It is a tavern and inn, known for its good food and its lively atmosphere. The heroes are hoping to find Sir Greal at the Donner's Ignorum in this episode.
The Forge
The Forge is a fictional location in the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting of Xandria. It is a fortress and barracks, known for its military strength and its importance to the city's defense. The heroes are hoping to find Sir Greal at The Forge in this episode.
Q&A
What is the heroes' plan in this episode?
The heroes plan to investigate the tunnels and catacombs beneath Bright Shadow Cathedral. They believe that these tunnels may hold clues about the Lamp Lights Guild and their activities.
How do the heroes enter the sewers?
The heroes enter the sewers through a small stone grate. They have to remove a flagstone to create a shaft that they can squeeze down.
What do the heroes encounter in the sewers?
The heroes encounter a gelatinous cube, which they try to clear out of the way. The slime senses their presence and attacks.
How do the heroes try to defeat the slime?
Daisy uses her radiant blade to damage the slime, while Gruff attempts to destroy it with a spell. The outcome of the battle is yet to be determined.
What is the significance of the gelatinous cube?
The gelatinous cube is a creature that is known for its ability to engulf and dissolve creatures. It is often found in dungeons and other dark places. In this episode, the gelatinous cube is encountered as an obstacle or hazard, and it can be difficult to defeat due to its resistance to many forms of damage.
What is the Lamp Lights Guild?
The Lamp Lights Guild is a guild of adventurers and mercenaries, known for its power and its influence. The guild is also involved in a number of shady dealings, and the heroes are investigating its activities in this episode.
Who is Sir Greal?
Sir Greal is a knight of the realm, known for his bravery and his loyalty. The heroes are trying to contact Sir Greal in this episode, hoping that he can help them with their investigation.
Where are the heroes hoping to find Sir Greal?
The heroes are hoping to find Sir Greal at the Donner's Ignorum or The Forge.
What is the Donner's Ignorum?
The Donner's Ignorum is a tavern and inn, known for its good food and its lively atmosphere.
What is The Forge?
The Forge is a fortress and barracks, known for its military strength and its importance to the city's defense.
Show Notes
The gang dive into the sewers of the city to get to the catacombs!
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