Curse:Session/4 Dead Warrens

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Starring: Braecth, Dwsyer, Hrrm, Ilmax
Guest Starring: Cressida Kroft, Thousand Bones, Vreeg (Necromaner Derro)
Challenge: Lots of undead skeletons and zombies; Vreeg the necromancer derro
Location: The Temple of Many Casino; Gray District; Dead Warrens
Date Played: 22 Aug 2026

Hrrm and friends at city service. Not alone. Sable Company, Hellknights, and Cityguards all trying to quell chaotic city in own way.

With chaos, comes rumors. People say young girly friend wanted in suspicion for King's murder... Hrrm not know what to think. What world coming to...?

Thousand Bones wants the body of his grandson

Hrrm: Cressida asks friends for meeting on sensitive matter. Seems bad friends in no short supply these days. These bad friends concerned on matter of race. Enough to hate, to murder.

Meet new friend, Elder Thousand Bones. Shaman of Shoanti Skoan-Quah tribe. Thousand Bones' grandson, Gaekhen, murdered in riots. Tribes speak of war in retaliation.

Sam says:

Life among the Skoan-Quah revolves around death. Whether they are fighting against undead, acting as guardians for the deceased among all the clans, or tracking the oral history of the Shoanti people, the enigmatic and sinister members of the Skull Clan sometimes trouble even the most understanding of their fellow Shoanti.

Hrrm see similarity between Thousand Bone and friend Dwyzer. No wonder they seem good friends already. Hrrm not think Thousand Bones or Dwyzer sinister, though.

Thousand Bones asks friends to retrieve Gaekhen's body. Rolth Lamm, son of Gaedren Lamm, and nasty necromancer, has body. Reportedly in Dead Warrens.

Hrrm not tell Dwyzer or other friends. But Hrrm and Sam been there before. Not Dead Warrens exactly, but area. Hrrm like scenery. Quiet. Like reading names on tombstones. Hrrm certainly not take anything. Not grave robbing - Dwyzer would be very upset. Hrrm found broken and battered censer near ruined tomb. Sam say it Pharasman censor. So Hrrm fix and shine up new curio. Is Hrrm bad friend for not telling? Hrrm not lying! Hrrm just never asked by friends...

Reverend Ouvan about the Manacles

Hrrm: On way to Dead Warrens, friends make quick stop by Reverend Ouvan at Temple of Many to inquire about manacles.

But before Ouvan gives information, asks friends do favor. Finally some time to clear temple roof of pesky imps. But psuedoimps no longer there? Hrrm wonder if Majenko related? It should have been simple. But Imps tricky and evasive. Despite friends effort, imps fly off, for now.

Turns out, Ouvan say there more manacles in circulation. Seem to be used as reward, but by who and for what?

The Dead Warrens

Hrrm: Dead Warrens very different from peaceful graveyard Hrrm visit. Desolate and uncared for. In dire need of good friends. Signs of grave robbing, with obvious wheelbarrow tracks leading to poorly hidden trap door.

Friends think being quiet and careful, but still attract attention within. Hrrm and friends fight many skeletons and zombies. And unfriendly derro. Even see another stinky Otyugh!

Special fun part when Braecth, disguised as derro, releases caged stirges on foes and open door to Otyugh! Hrrm smart and use Grave Mist from Pharasman Censer curio to hide friends. Stirges mostly attack bad friends. Eventually able to dispatch all foes when weak enough. Teamwork fun!

Friends recover parts of Gaekhen. Many from same undead fought. Was not easy, had fair share of wounds and damaged armor. But that not all. Find many interesting potions and trinkets!

On return to Thousand Bones, elder friend seem pleased enough.

Cressida say now capturing Trinia before Hellknights or Sable Company very important. Hrrm agree. Truth may quell chaotic city some.

Treasure

Consumables

• Armor Stitcher (Used)
• Varik Leaves (Used)
• Major Control Potion
• Health Potion (Used)
• Grindletooth Venom
• Vial of Darksmoke
• Morphing Clay
• Gill Salve
• Bolster Potion
• Armor Stitcher
• Vial of Moondrip
• Major Charm Potion

Loot

• Suspended Rod → This flat rod is inscribed with runes. When you activate the rod, it is immediately suspended in place. Until the rod is deactivated, it can't move, doesn't abide by the rules of gravity, and remains in place
• Arcane Cloak → A creature with a Spellcast trait wearing this, can adjust its color, texture, and size at will
• Empty Chest → This magical chest appears empty. When you speak a specific trigger word or action and open, you can see the items stored
• Glamor Stone → Activate this pebble to memorize the appearance of someone you can see. Spend a Hope to magically recreate this guise on yourself as an illusion