Session 16

Heroes (lvl 6): Bastion, Thrum, Aibell, Emile

The gargoyles of the Screaming Tower carry the heroes across the skies of Sigil, launching their assault on Durkayle's Tower. While the winged creatures create a diversion and keep the garrison occupied, the heroes are dropped onto the tower's highest floor, slipping inside unnoticed.

Their first discovery is a curious one.

At the center of the chamber stands a polished silver globe mounted upon a tripod. Careful examination reveals it to be a powerful magical device that suppresses chaos and evil within the tower. Whatever Durkayle is protecting, it is kept beyond the reach of fiendish influence.

Descending through the fortress, the heroes eventually reach the chamber they seek.

There waits Umbra, the kidnapped child. Though young, she bears unmistakable fiendish features—small horns concealed beneath her hair and a surprisingly murderous disposition. It is immediately clear that there is far more to her than meets the eye.

The rescue does not go unchallenged.

Tagon Flamebane, a powerful mage, and Emalica an erinyes sworn to defend the tower, confront the party before they can escape. A fierce battle rages through the fortress halls. Though sorely tested, the heroes emerge victorious.

Emalica the erinyes

With little time to spare, they scatter enchanted fairy dust gifted by Aibell and take to the air, retracing their route above the city and leaving Durkayle's fortress behind.

Back on the streets of Sigil, they are intercepted by Karylin, Umbra's mother, accompanied by a bodyguard completely under her control. Revealing herself to be a succubus, Karylin demands that her daughter be returned.

Rather than resorting to violence, the heroes propose a bargain.

They promise to complete the agreement with Inimigle by bringing Umbra safely to the Temple of Zactar, but they give Karylin their word that no harm will come to the child. Once the exchange is complete, they will ensure Umbra is reunited with her mother before Inimigle can carry out whatever plans he has for her.

Karylin accepts the arrangement.

With an uneasy alliance forged and the fate of the prophesied child resting on their promise, the heroes retire to an inn to prepare for their meeting with Inimigle, knowing that the choices awaiting them will be every bit as dangerous as the battles they have already fought.

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