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Year of the Warrior Princess
Uktar 14
Our group has just returned to Saerloon, their base of operations away from home in Waterdeep. They are approached by Harbor master Kim Leigh, who in a rushed voice calls them into his office. The legendary King Xeros has appeared in our harbor! The group agrees to investigate this potentially dangerous ship and sails out to the vessel. The "ship" is an amazing feat of engineering, and is made to just not sail on the water but also across planes of existence. When the party arrives, there seems to be a large commotion going on the top deck, it appears the harbor guard went aboard early and tripped some automated alarms! After a hectic fight they are able to save most of the guards from the defenses (thanks to Rusty's summon spells that soak up attacks) and continue with their search. Riddick has some difficulty with the dangerous traps and loses several levels that leave him at less than 100% capacity. With only a partial party, Seriade, Hannibal, and Riddick descend below decks past the trap room. They are soon attacked by some stealthy Xill, and almost perish if not for the clever use of Hannibal's leadership and abilities. Soon after the remainder of the group joins the party and they welcome Landon and Rusty. They rest of the ship is explored and the main antagonist appears to be a xenophage creeper, a plant like being that mentally controls its foes. It was using captured creatures to fuel the ship. Once this thing was destroyed, the auto-pilot resumed control and the group barely made it off the vessel before it shifted to somewhere deep on the Astral plane!
