Into the Fray

The session begins with the Arcane Prelature entering the Ebon Vault, creating an immediate sense of danger for the party. Minerva, using her keen perception, spots the Prelature members—Inquisitor Corvin Teralis, Investigator Aelis Raethel, and Combat Mage Sorin Gale—but they notice her. Recognizing the imminent threat, she warns the group, prompting their hasty departure. The Prelature, alerted to their presence, begins their pursuit.

The chase through the Undercroft is tense and treacherous, with the party navigating its twisting, dimly lit pathways. They move through several perilous locations, including a Narrow Tunnel, where the tight passage and uneven ground slow their pace, and a Poisonous Mist Chamber, where noxious vapors force them to suppress coughs and avoid the toxic mushrooms that line the walls. Shadows that appear to move of their own accord and illusionary traps in the Shifting Shadows passage further disorient the group, adding an eerie magical threat to their flight.

Eventually, the party reaches Gloomwater Pool, a damp, foreboding chamber where the murky waters and faintly glowing algae create an ominous atmosphere. Just as they take a moment to catch their breath, they are ambushed by diseased rats, maggots, and Skav hunters lurking in the shadows. The party must now fend off this surprise attack while knowing that the Prelature is still close behind, their chase far from over. This encounter marks a pivotal moment in their escape, where the stakes grow even higher.