Adventure Title
DDAL-DRW-EP-03 When the Lights Went Out in Candlekeep

Levels Gained
1

Location Played
Online

Notes
Party returned to Candlekeep after receiving a distress call from Candlekeep from Hillsfar, sees Candlekeep under siege. Faction leaders gave the party some quests Party chose Quest E: Gathering Friends of Candlekeep Saved Artus in Chult Helped Manshoon from being slain Recruited Force Grey and Vajra after threatening Xanathar and his goldfish -4 Victory Points, 4 CKP Party continues with Quest D: Breaching Court of Air Successfully baited Sword of Disaster to breach the wall and entrapped it back into the cage. Finds Little One fighting againsst Neothelid, Far Realm Dragon and Star Spawn Grue, the others too hurt or dying to fight. Party assist in the fight and emerge victorious, taking down the dragon before it could explode. 3 VP, 1 CKP Part 2: Candlekeep Mysteries with Detective Pipyap 1st mystery, the Emerald Door. Party finds out the monks were discussing about an incident of people burning books 2nd mystery, Infernal Spire Saved Gruxlug, discovered library logs, killed Star Spawn who was eating a book, Combining Demiplan Uncovered Kaesora's Log Entry's weirdness Found out about the Tenebrous Creed and what they do. 1 VP and 1 CKP 3rd mystery, Fyrentennimar, the Red Dragon Tower Saved Thava from bodytaker plant, recovered Doctor Rudolph Van Richten's Notes on the Domains of Dread Entered a vision of the morning of the attack Rewinded to the witching hour after remembering the log entry Met with Kaesora who set up this meeting, she tells the party about why, when, where and how the Tenebrous Creed will execute their plan She foresaw the victory of the defense and prays for everyone's safety -1 VP and 1 CKP Interactive Event, party kills dragon with 2 cannon shots +1 VP to the total for the Epic Party watches helplessly as the defenders were slaughtered until the Thayan broke through, bringing hope and death to the Far Realms aberrations, led by the famous Zulkir Dar'lon Ma. Pipyap leaves the party, having finished a mystery and tells the party to be cordial to Dar'lon Ma as they adventured together once upon a time. Party given a breathing room as the Thayan clears the mooks of the Far Realms. The factions leaders gathers everyone still alive and combat available for a pep talk. Party requested to directly assault the demiplane while they push the Far Realm forces on the defensive. Factions leaders appears to aid the party Harpers- Potion of Heroism and Greater Healing to Harpers Thayan- Free Mind Blank for everyone and Potion of Speed, whole party accepted. Storm Giant- Potion of Invulnerability Friends of Candlekeep gives the party a token to summon them and they will head to their side. Party begin assault of Exaltation after using CKP to Long Rest and Spellcasting Service from Candlekeep Crossing into a warped recreation of The Tales of Drizzt Do’Urden, the party faces a Kraken, A Far Realm Dragon, 2 Star Spawn Mangler, A Star Spawn Seer, and A Lesser Star Spawn Emissary with 2 phases. A valiant fight was done, with Anderson dying gloriously in the fight, as Dar'lon Ma stopped time and provided his offerings of aid, party accepted. As the battle reaches the end, the party summoned the Friends of Candlekeep after killing the Kraken and destabilizing the Demiplane, they kill off the remaining mooks and left safely. - 3 VP Candlekeep is saved! The Great Library and the knowledge within is intact and the Avowed thank you for your service in defending the Castle of Tomes. During the hard-fought battle, you’ve ensured Candlekeep will remain a bastion of learning and knowledge for years to come. The Keeper of Tomes calls you friends of Candlekeep and offers you access to the Great Library, a resource that’s sure to aid in your quest to uncover the nefarious goals of Szass Tam. Impact of Thay Regardless of the state of Candlekeep, Dar’lon Ma, the Thayan Zulkir of Enchantment smiles this day. Under his leadership, the Thayan rebels have earned the favor of many along the Sword Coast. The day is coming when Dar’lon Ma will call in those favors for what he’s done here this day. It’s only a matter of time before he strikes his final blow at Szass Tam and he expects his favor to be returned in kind!