The chronicle record
Session recap
The air was thick with the scent of smoke and charred earth as the party arrived in Umok, where they found a badly burned goblin lying unconscious. Despite the townspeople's initial distrust, the party managed to convince them to allow the goblin to recover instead of facing exile. They learned the goblin had come from the forest, where recent fires had ravaged the land. Kracka, driven by a need for answers, led the group to investigate the source of the fires before confronting a suspected impostor Hellknight who was troubling Sister of the Golden Erinys.
As they neared the outskirts of Umok, a plume of smoke drew their attention. Kracka rushed ahead, with Khar'gan carrying Kuippana, and soon they discovered a brush fire threatening the nearby woods. Despite their efforts—Kracka using his bedroll to smother the flames, Khar'gan digging a trench for a firebreak, and Lexx Rennde and Kui dousing the fire with water—the flames spread. After a tense struggle, they managed to extinguish the fire completely, only to find tracks leading deeper into the forest, likely left by the creatures responsible for the blaze.
Following the tracks, the party encountered two hellhounds. The creatures growled menacingly and unleashed fiery breath upon the group, lightly singeing several members. Khar'gan empowered his weapon but missed his attack. The hellhounds retaliated, and Kui struck back with electricity, while Mielikki engaged in combat. Kracka identified the hellhounds, and after a fierce battle, the party emerged victorious, proving the goblin's innocence by bringing back one of the creatures' bodies to Umok.
With the townspeople's attitude toward the goblin improving, the party received a reward for their efforts—a small amount of gold and Magical Bracers, which they decided to give to Kui. After resting in Umok and promoting Hellbreakers League, the party prepared for their journey to Sisterhood Of The Golden Arenas' mountain mission, ensuring they had enough rations for the week-long trek.
Upon reaching the mission, the party approached cautiously, noting the lack of fortifications. They were confronted by two Sisterhood Of The Golden Arenas, who insulted Kracka and demanded the party leave. Tensions escalated, leading to a commitment from the party to subdue Sisterhood Of The Golden Arenas without killing them. A fierce battle ensued, with Kracka and Khar'gan leading the charge. The party worked together, using nonlethal strikes to incapacitate Sisterhood Of The Golden Arenas, allowing them to enter the building.
Inside, they discovered a pentagram and a prayer to Asmodeus, indicating the sinister nature of Sisterhood Of The Golden Arenas' operations. The party pressed on, encountering lemures in a kitchen. After a brief but intense fight, they subdued the devils and moved deeper into the mission. In a training room, they faced more sisters, employing their nonlethal tactics effectively to incapacitate their foes.
Finally, they confronted Sister Endreah and an avian devil in a study. The party learned that the suspected Hellknight was not present, but they pressed for information regarding his whereabouts. The battle escalated, with Kracka and Khar'gan engaging the devil while Lexx and Kui provided support. After a fierce struggle, the devil was defeated, but not before Sister Endreah critically injured Lexx, knocking her unconscious.
As the fight continued, Sister Endreah attempted to escape but was pursued by Khar'gan and the others. Eventually, she surrendered, allowing the party to interrogate her about the ritual and the missing Hellknight. With their enemies subdued and new information at hand, the party prepared to uncover the truth behind the dark machinations at play.