Beneath Dark Wings| Ep. 27 | Timeless Tales: Part 1
Legends of Avantris
Deep Dive
What happened after the party unleashed the Elder Tempest?
The party found themselves in a place out of time, with the storm raging above them but far less intense than before. They were left alone with the great Djinn, Alkyra, who was recovering from breaking free of the magics binding her.
How did the party attempt to free the wind spirits?
Toa used his maul to smash the chains binding the wind spirits, while others tried to help by dispelling magic or breaking the chains physically.
What did the party learn about the dark crystal found by Toa?
The dark crystal was Commodus' most prized possession and the key to his plan. It was used to rip Alkyra's essence from her, making it a powerful and dangerous magical object.
What did the party discover about the Vale of Acre?
The Vale of Acre is a place trapped in time, a city perfectly sculpted but lost. It is a safe haven protected by mist, and time does not pass there. Alkyra felt a calling to this place, but she has never met a single soul there.
What did the party's dreams reveal about the six-eyed birds?
The party had similar dreams where they saw their loved ones dying in various horrific scenarios. Each dream ended with a six-eyed bird offering help if they called its name three times. The birds seemed to represent a malevolent force, possibly tied to the Lord of Lies.
What did Alkyra reveal about her past and her connection to Commodus?
Alkyra explained that Commodus lied to her, promising her a place of free passage to be close to her daughter. Instead, he tricked her and captured her, putting her in shackles. She was enslaved by him and forced to do terrible things.
What did the party find inside the central spire of the Vale of Acre?
Inside the central spire, the party found a chamber filled with chimes and light. The walls were etched with a message in Celestial: 'Prove commitment to the law. The Vaati await the return of the Wind Dukes.'
What did Anubis' message reveal about the six-eyed birds?
Anubis' message warned of deception beyond the Lord of Lies, doom and chaos taking to the skies, and corruption from the Abyss. The message hinted that the party's path lies beneath dark wings, suggesting they should work with the six-eyed birds, despite the danger.
What did the party learn about the Lord of Lies?
The Lord of Lies is the name of the ruler of the Nine Hells, known as the most powerful devil. The party learned that the six-eyed birds might be connected to this entity, bringing corruption and deception.
- The party awakens in a place out of time after unleashing the Elder Tempest.
- Several wind spirits are chained up.
- Alkyra is recovering from being magically bound.
- The party frees the wind spirits using brute force and magic.