Game summary for December 19, 2023, Chronoshift: Spelljammer campaign, Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, for Phoenix Gaming Club. Session included: Claude Dill Budshire (Sokari Sorcerer played by Peyton Harmon), Edonna Match Wushu Lu Klighke (Dragonborn Oracle played by Casey Scruggs), Hekera Nephera Mawhesk Vyk’sebekenka (Sebek-ka Fighter played by Preston Harmon), Helg Ingvar (Aasimar Cleric played by Chris Harmon), Khesen Pavel (Human Brawler played by Parker Harmon), Komorebi (Kitsune Bard played by Josh Jenkins), and Notch Bowman (Human Fighter played by Andrew Renfrow). Game Master for this session was Charles Plemons.
Tonight’s RPG session was a thrilling affair with the group facing two challenging encounters that put their survival instincts and tactical prowess to the test. The adventure commenced deep within the labyrinthine confines of the blue stone maze, where the party had to deftly navigate through a series of hazards. Their coordination was paramount as they combined their stealth, perception, and acrobatics skills to evade the menacing chain chomp and firebar traps.
Upon successfully navigating the maze, the group found themselves in a vast chamber adorned with blue square stones. The ambient warmth and orange luminescence of nearby lava pits welcomed them, raising the stakes of their quest. A narrow bridge led to a precarious stone platform where a fire bar spun with dangerous intent. The room was dotted with four green warp pipes and stacks of blue bricks, each surmounted by luminous yellow question blocks.
The dramatic highlight unfolded when they confronted a cadre of koopa troopas, anthropomorphic turtle adversaries of varied shell hues, commanded by a hammer-wielding koopa with a red shell. A striking woman in opulent pink attire was in their clutches, and in a surprising twist, she declared her identity, accusing her doppelgänger of allegiance to the nefarious Bowser before being whisked away.
As battle ensued, the Pink Lady deftly maneuvered through a Warp Pipe to launch fiery spells at the heroes. The group swiftly rallied, employing their tried-and-true tactics. Edonna invoked the blessing of fervor, while Helg emanated waves of positive energy, healing and invigorating their allies. Komorebi initiated his bardic performance, amplifying the group’s abilities, even as the hammer brother unleashed a barrage of spinning hammers amidst the whirling fire bar’s threat.
The encounter saw Hekera, despite earlier wounds, gain a miraculous boost from a 1-up mushroom, while Helg’s daring use of a Warp Pipe led to a formidable yet fatal confrontation with the koopa troopas. Khesen’s endeavor to trigger another question block resulted in a comedic yet hazardous outbreak of banana peels, causing chaos among friend and foe alike.
The climax featured a maelstrom of spells and close calls, with Notch’s near-fatal slip and Hereka’s gargantuan transformation followed by a comical slip on a banana peel. The team’s ingenuity shone as they navigated the battlefield, employing spells like grease to hinder foes and ear-piercing scream to dispatch them. Their combined might eventually prevailed, with Notch’s archery and Edonna’s voidmote contributing to the foes’ defeat.
In the aftermath, the team resurrected the fallen Helg and salvaged a trove of valuables, marking the end of a session replete with suspense, strategy, and a touch of whimsy.
