After destroying the hell wasp swarm, the group searched the lab and found some items of value. They found stairs that went up and stairs that also went down into the basement of the building. They decided to explore upstairs before tackling the downstairs section.
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After carefully moving up the stairs, they found a large area set up for dining for the main hall. They also found a room with a bear within. The group fought the bear and finally killed him. When the bear was dead it changed back into a large, human man. They found a few trinkets in his room and confirmed there was no one else in that area. After searching the rest of the floor, they found an armory and a store room with more valuables stored within.
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Once the floor was cleared, they decided to continue up the stairs to the next level. Using stealth, the group was able to sneak up on three of the strange warriors that were humanoid birds that were guards for the place. The creatures were able to vanish and sneak up on the group, but eventually they were defeated. While searching the floor the group found a room with the blood feather raven flying about. The raven cast a spell and summoned air elementals and a swarm of ravens to fight against the group. The elementals and swarm were defeated but the raven escaped out of a window. The group finished clearing the area and went back down to start searching the lower levels.
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The group enters the lower, unlighted level and hears the sound of running water. They find a hall that leads to a door and additional running water to the north. They decide to investigate the door and unlock it. The door opens to a room filled with a pool of water. There are barrels by the door, filled with water. Another barrel is close by and it is filled with sake. The pool was shallow, 5 feet deep, with water slowly draining out. The group carefully made their way to the other side of the room and opened the door to another smaller room with a well.
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As they approached the well, they were attacked by a huge creature, a lurker, that enveloped Sheliak. The group fought and was finally able to free Sheliak and killed the monster. While searching the chamber, a light glowed from the well. As the group approached they heard a voice asking for help. They had found the sword Suishen, Guardian of Amatatsu, an artifact that could be used to help Sophia regain her throne. After some maneuvering, the group were able to retrieve the sword. They went back to the hall in preparation for exploring the next rooms. The session ended here.
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