Icebound | Ep. 18 | Fight or Flight
Legends of Avantris
Deep Dive
What is the Hexature Armament and how does it relate to the elder brain?
The Hexature Armament is a powerful artifact, a polished metal object that acts as a mirror, potentiate magic, and protects the elder brain with an invincible shield. It allows the elder brain to repair its nautiloid ship and protects it from the party's attacks.
Why did Sopholith show the party visions of his past and future?
Sopholith showed the party visions to convince them of his power and the futility of their efforts. He wanted to demonstrate that he has a grand plan for survival and to offer them a vision of what they could gain by joining him.
What happens to the ogres if they are no longer under Sopholith's influence?
The ogres will regress to their primitive, savage state, losing their powers of logic, reason, and the intelligence they gained. They will become violent and revert to their old ways, potentially leading to chaos and destruction.
What is the creature following Scrim and how does it react to his transformation?
The creature following Scrim is a Grimm, a loyal shadow hound that remains close to him, even after his transformation. It follows Scrim faithfully, staying in his blind spot and moving only when he does.
Why did the characters decide to reject Sopholith's offer and fight him?
The characters rejected Sopholith's offer because they saw through his deceit and were alarmed by his manipulation. They were disturbed by the illusions he cast and the maggots he sent, which threatened their identities and lives. They believe that freedom and agency are more important than the promises of knowledge and power.
What is the significance of the totem that Barnabas finds and uses?
The totem that Barnabas finds is a whale-like creature with multiple eyes, symbolizing a connection to the sea and his lover. When he uses it, it grants him a magical boon, allowing him to break free from the illusion and regain his senses.
What is the effect of the psychic damage dealt by Sopholith?
The psychic damage from Sopholith reduces the characters' maximum hit points and dazes them, limiting their actions to either moving, taking a bonus action, or a free action. They can perform additional actions by taking 1d6 psychic damage for each action.
How does the party plan to break through the elder brain's shield?
The party plans to break through the shield by continuing to attack the walls of the ship and using magic. Barnabas is actively digging into the wall, and Taishen is using a mix of spells and physical attacks to weaken the shield and find a way through.
What is the role of the Princess of Wrath in the final confrontation?
The Princess of Wrath is a massive white dragon with a wingspan of over 60 feet. She appears to challenge the nautiloid ship and the elder brain, attacking the ship and potentially offering the party an opportunity to seize the Hexature Armament and defeat Sopholith.
Why does Ketrastean join the party on the upper deck?
Ketrastean, the Githyanki, joins the party on the upper deck because he is impatient to retrieve the Hexature Armament and has a personal vendetta against the mind flayers. He believes that the artifact will help him achieve his goals and destroy his enemies.
- The party encounters and defeats mind flayers.
- The mind flayers unexpectedly kill each other.
- A mysterious voice speaks to the party through their minds.