Session 18: Day 1 of Coldeven

 The adventurers Calbach, Gnorcia, Lhoss, Armatzi, and Chiki joined by Ramne peered down the deep, dark hole. Filled with dread, they knew that they must descend. There was a steep set of carved stairs that led down into the abyss. Led by Calbach, the group made their way down slowly as the steps were damp and covered in moss and slime. About halfway down, Ramme slipped and took down everyone in front of him (Calbach, Gnorcia, and Lhoss). In a heap, the disoriented group found themselves surrounded by four fighters who immediately began attacking. Our heroes valiantly defeated the foes and Gnorcia snapped off a spearhead to gain a staff to her inventory. A blunt weapon at last!

At the base of the stairs, there were passageways ahead, to the left, and to the right. It became clear that finding the Naga in this lair would not be straightforward; some exploring would be necessary. The entire underground passageway had an unpleasant, musty smell and the walls, floor, and ceiling all were damp and covered in the same slimy moss as the stairs. Even the doors appeared swollen and bulging as though warped by the wetness of the place. The band pressed forward and came to a large mound of dirt that Armatzi tromped right through, covering himself in mud. When the rest of the group pointed out his muddy appearance, he denied walking through the mud. Even though many saw it happen. It was a puzzling denial.

Moving forward, the group opened a door to find three fighters. One carried a mesmerizing, glowing sword. A fierce battle ensued with our heroes once again emerging victorious. Calbach claimed the enchanted sword and other upgraded armaments were obtained. 

Several rooms that appeared to be used as bunks for the patrolling fighters were discovered. One of these provided a safe and secure spot to stop and rest. Lhoss found a small carved serpent statue, possibly a likeness of the Naga, and placed it in her backpack.  In one of the rooms, a locked chest was found under a bed. Lhoss, being a thief, was tasked with picking the lock. In doing so, she tripped a trap that had be set and became paralyzed. While the spell ran its course, Armatzi found a scroll and some other items. The narrator doesn't remember much about what was in the box. She was paralyzed.