QUICK RECAP

Ceol, Christopher, and their team explored various locations, including the Crystal Cave, a stone tower, and a mysterious location with a green power emanating from a throne. They encountered various creatures, such as goblin bats, a Displacer Beast, and giant toads, and discussed strategies to overcome them. The team also discovered a stone device controlling seasonal cycles, a wand of spying, and a crystal bulb with a wizard effigy, and planned to explore more secret tower areas in future sessions.

NEXT STEPS

• All players to take a long rest before the next game session.
• Ceol to investigate the secret area directly below the current level at the start of next session.
• Gimble to use the Wand of Secrets to search for traps and secret doors.
• Aaron to equip and use the +2 breastplate with lightning resistance.
• Mira to use the Staff of Flowers when back in human form.
• All players to further investigate Level 4 to find the key mentioned by Willow.
• All players to determine how to distribute the newly found magical items (sapphire earrings, gold leaf armband and ring, crystal bulb).
• All players to plan how to free Willow from the crystal throne.
• Jitters to prepare spells for detecting magic and other utility spells after the long rest.
• All players to be cautious of potential threats on Level 4 as mentioned by Willow.
• Ceol to continue searching for the necklace mentioned earlier.
• All players to discuss strategy for dealing with Yinarch if he revives.
• Gimble to use the Wand of Spying to investigate areas before the group enters.
• All players to be prepared for potential combat with the "evil force" on Level 4.
• DM to provide detailed information on the magical items found for player reference between sessions.

SUMMARY

Exploring Voloquest, Caves, and Dwarven Areas
Ceol and Christopher discussed the Voloquest, the difference between the Crystal Throne and the Alabaster Throne, and the ability to remove curses. They discovered a cave with poison bones, possibly from Green Dragon victims, and planned to explore it further. The group considered cautiously interacting with Willow, an evil druid enthralled by the Crystal Throne, to obtain a reward for healing Gimble's lycanthropy without revealing their knowledge. They recalled passing through dwarven areas with a shrine granting temporary abilities. The team planned to investigate the Crystal Throne, potentially questioning Willow or a prisoner, though risky. They decided to start with Mobar, a previously encountered character, and explore the crystal cavern where the cloakers were, as it might dampen Willow's magic. Christopher suggested Willow might not have the ability to cure lycanthropy, so they would ask her about alternative methods.

Crystal Cave Encounter and Preparation
Ceol, Jitters, and Christopher decided to head to the Crystal Cave for a short rest, with Ceol asking Jitters to use detect magic on the caves on the way. Map informed them that the whereabouts were distracted by the sunset in the west, making them nervous. The group prepared to question Mobile in the Cone of Silence area of the Crystal Cave to avoid being overheard.

Mysterious Creature Encounter and Investigation
The group discussed their encounter with a mysterious creature that petrifies birds and a cavern. Christopher and Ceol questioned the creature about the Druids and the crystal throne, but received little information. The creature mentioned that the crystal throne is in Willow's Tower, controlled by Willow. The group decided to continue investigating, with Christopher and Ceol planning to revisit the cavern. They discussed exploring the tower, hunting lodge, and a tunnel leading to level 7, with Jitters suggesting knocking on the tower door. The team planned to take a short rest before stealthily checking if the beast is in the tower.

Goblin Bat Encounters and Tower Exploration
The team discussed their encounters with goblin bats, noting their transformation, unpleasant sounds and smells. They planned to investigate a stone tower, with Jitters taking a stealthy role and agreed on using "help me" as a code for needing assistance. They discussed the tower layout, including the south entrance, carved stone door, passages going left and right, bats hanging from walls, and an arch at the base. The team noted the need for a long rest before preparing a spell. They explored a stone building with a dusty tiled floor, brightly lit interior, and a missing bell. map drew a crystal throne with a moon elf, and log doors, which initially confused Ceol and Christopher before they understood.

Rescuing Willow and Battling Displacer Beast
The team discussed rescuing Willow, a trapped wood elf druid, by breaking down doors and possibly using a magic spoon to listen inside the tower. Gimble successfully picked a lock, and they found a brightly lit room with another trapped door before deciding to explore elsewhere. Jitters attempted to trap a Displacer Beast but was attacked twice instead. The participants discussed progress on a task, with Jitters catching up as map expressed relief. They debated the duration of Christopher's 'polymorphic' transformation into a box turtle before he checked the spell details.

Failed Plan to Free Willow, Next Steps
Christopher proposed a failed plan to free Willow from magical vines. The team discussed using a dispel magic spell and treating with the awakened tree that attacked Kale. Jitters planned to turn invisible and shout at the tree. The master of the tree, more powerful than Hollister, appeared displeased. The team is now considering their next steps.

Roleplaying Game Combat and Mechanics Discussion
In the roleplaying game, Ceol and Jitters engaged in combat against a powerful foe. Ceol struck the enemy multiple times with lightning bolts and a spear while the enemy retaliated with a fire shield and wall of fire, forcing Ceol's group to make dexterity saves. In another part of the game, Christopher cast spells like Shatter targeting characters like Narc who had to make saving throws. Jitters initially had invisibility but lost concentration, becoming visible. The group discussed game mechanics around actions, damage calculations, and opportunity attacks.

Character Actions and Strategies in Game
The group discussed their ongoing game, focusing on character actions and strategies. Jitters regained hit points and moved back into the room, while Christopher investigated the magical vines and thrones. Gimble moved around the wall of fire to reach Kale, and iPad attempted a sneak attack. The group also discussed the height of objects and the difficulty of reaching the enemy. Ceol successfully grappled and threw a target into the wall of fire, causing them to become prone. Christopher then cast a spiritual weapon, inflicted wounds, and transformed into an awakened brown bear, causing significant damage to the target. The target eventually died, but the throne remained unaffected.

Exploration and Strategy Discussion
The team discussed securing a box turtle and their ongoing exploration initiative. They explored a tower, encountering various objects like frescoes, a staff, and a stone table with dust-covered items. They realized they needed a key to proceed further. The team also explored a mysterious location with locked doors, a dead body, and a green power emanating from a throne. They discussed strategies to stop energy flow from Willow to Narc's body, deciding to bind Narc. The team discovered a room with a stone arch, a graven image, and a door leading to an ossuary. They found a secret door and expressed surprise at the toads and stone device in a new area called 6 K.

Addressing Concerns and Discussing Initiatives
Jitters expressed concerns about their weakened state and lack of preparedness for the current situation. Christopher clarified the initiative order and mentioned an issue with the printing of a new book cover. The team discussed a situation involving giant toads in a room, with various members using their abilities to attack and eliminate them. They also discussed a game involving a creature with a big wet eye, and Christopher suggested that the initiative could be undone to bring the toads back. The conversation ended with Christopher expressing readiness to stop their exploration if they reach a certain point, and mentioning a 6:30 meeting the next morning.

Stone Device, Druid, and Tower Exploration
The team found a stone device controlling seasonal cycles and Willow's cries revealed she was trapped by a druid. They decided to retrieve the key upstairs to free her. Inside a hidden area, they found broken and wooden staffs, a wand of spying, and discussed acquiring a floral staff for Christopher. Christopher created a hole revealing the area using Stone Shape. They found a wand of secrets, magic lock, jewellery, and a crystal bulb with a wizard effigy. Ceol suggested Christopher wear a breastplate for better dexterity. The team planned to explore more secret tower areas next time and agreed to discuss the items further offline.