AWRR Chapter 5.5
Summary
- Session date: 2023-04-16
THE ATTACK
Lamont and Nik take a walk through the gardens, but Lamont becomes more and more agitated until finally they are attacked by demons! after some minor injuries, they make it to the chapel and meet up with Coifárë. They equip themselves with weapons and armour and retreat through a back entrance towards the main house. Along the way, Lamont manages to activate the magical effect of Nik's family's heirloom shield, ashing several demons and injuring the pursuing cultists.
Victorina flees from the pools at the start of the attack, and makes it back to the house.
Lavinia is attacked in room by a flying demon and manages to choke it to death with pastry cream before passing out (story)
Leonora and Magga hear a commotion on the ground, and arm themselves to go investigate. They check on Nenea, and make it outside and find Akan Nabari fighting valiantly but defensively after being ambushed at the pools. They help him defeat his foes. Magga takes him back to the hose for safety, and Leonora presses on to find Yadda. She finds her in a hedge maze and they kill a few demons together.
Rosalie saves Juno from a demon while the Magus is controlling her undead in defense of the estate. They retreat to the hose to look for Sébastien
Sébastien and Chitara are canoodling in bed when they hear screaming. They decide to retreat to the wine cellar and start gathering other guests to some with them for protection. They run into Victorina, who comes along with them and others to try and secure the cellar. Agatha appears to help direct them and others. Juno and Rosalie also join the group. Chitara is able to cast an illusion to hide the door, while Agatha can direct guests how to bypass it. Juno also erects a ward for safety. Shortly afterwards, Lamont and Coifárë brink Nik to join the sheltering group. They leave with Juno to go and look for others who may need assistance out on the grounds.
Having been recalled early due to his 'father's illness, Gueiris looks back and sees smoke rising from the estate. Realizing he has been ricked, he rushes back, and encounters some demons and cultists along the way, defeating several (story). He heads to Lavinia's room, and manages to revive her by initiating his soul bond and lending her some of his strength. They talk, clearing up their previous misunderstanding and redeclaring their mutual love. After clearing out a few minor demons together, they decide to take shelter there.
AFTERMATH
Nik finds his parents and the family are all grateful for each others' safety. He tells them about his escape and about letting Lamont use the Amathalis and using his dragonmark. They tell him they are proud of him :3
Coifárë brings Lamont to be treated after suffering further injuries in the fighting, and leaves him in the care of Mikethelas. Lamont tries to return the shield but is turned down for the moment.
Roalie offers her assistance to Mikethelas as he is treating the wounded.
Leonora seeks out Akan after the fight to check up on him and discuss the attack.
Rosalie finds Lamont amongst the wounded while making her rounds and gives him some tea. he apologizes for breaking another date, but they renew their plans to meet up in Highmark.
Victorina and Chitara discuss Sébastien. Sébastien comes to check in on Chitara and give her some information, after which the two retreat to a secluded pool to calm their nerves with a bottle of nice wine.
Coifárë tells Nik Lamont is injured. They go check on him in the makeshift hospital, and they help him back to his room where they can talk more privtely (and also seduce him).
