The Fall of Avaria

3/12/16

The hunt continued deeper into the cave, more grimlocks falling to the band. Finally, the harpy bitch appeared, she used her song to enthrall several members of the band, but not Kaszuk. She attempted to use trickery, fleeing and drawing them into traps, but the group was finally able to corner her. Again she played her song, this time she was attempting to enthrall her captives, a child and two dogs, into killing themselves. Perhaps an attempt at distracting their would be rescuers. The savage barbarian, Zorak was entirely undeterred. He ran to Avaria, driving his Blade into her head.

With her life finally ended Kaszuk set upon performing a cleansing ritual. He carved into the corpse, removing the heart. He then recited a prayer in mixed Draconic and tongues. After a few minutes of chanting he lifted the heart over his head, pouring the blood into his mouth. With the ritual complete he rose and walked away from her body.

While Kaszuk was performing his ritual the rest of his group was able to secure the child and dogs. Together they returned to town and completed their job. The townsfolk informed the Guardians that there was still a child missing. The Guardians felt that they had finished the job and were ready to move on. Kaszuk decided that he would not allow another to fall victim to the harpies. He announced taht he would return to the cave to find the child with or without help. The Guardians did not let him down, they followed and the final child was rescued.