Chapter 4: The Wild's Awaken

Kasai had made the decision to stay at Raven Rock for the coming days. The rest of the party (Scamp, Rhonas, Arpegio, Knott) made to Aurus in search of the next artifact. along the way as they cross the Great Dunes, the party encounters several Snapgators. The gators have fought hard but the adventurers were fierce and struck true. Upon arriving in Aurus, the party rested for the day, Scamp using the knowledge of peonies located the ancient tomb of Skald. Hiring some dwarves from the mines to dig out the area, in return they protected the dwarves from the wilds. While the journey was somewhat safe, the Pulmovis circled above, looking for a meal. As it swooped down, the adventurers sent it upwards. Upon arrival of the site, the dwarves quickly excavated the area. the tomb revealed, the adventurers went in. Inside was massive dead tree root, the ghost of a Skald and giant gates beyond the root. They were quick to notice the Staff of Gaea came to life. As Knott and Rhonas fought over the artifact the staff fired reviving the root, and revealed the entrance. The Skald warned the grounds were hallowed and to walk with respect. Going in, the adventurers were unharmed and found a hall of stories regaling of an event known as "The Betrayal." Ahead was the Cube of Ahxalon. all but Scamp made the decision to touch the cube. They were instantly transported to a room outside space and time, a single Holy Guardian stood guarding a copy of the cube. The Guardian protecting the artifact, gave the adventurers a test. This test was to slay Interirtted bodies, of which they succeeded. and were safely transported out of the space.