Session 24

March 26, 2020

Saltmarsh 24: Cult of Personality

The party recovers from the dragon encounter. Dora and Malcolm investigate a shimmer in a cave and run from creatures with purple breath weapons. The party arrives in Point D’Effroit and battles a cult to Azathoth.

Synopsis
Malcolm warns the Monmurg Harbourmaster about the bronze dragon, tends to Vel’s wounds, and writes a letter; Dora sails the ship out of the fog, trains Jasker, and finishes her carpentry book; Vel rests and fishes with the sea monkeys; and Kayle speaks with Jasker. Dora and Malcolm investigate a shimmer in a cave and Malcolm conveys his concerns about Vel on the mission. Dora conveys her concern that Vel will hurt Malcolm again. Bastille is killed by several green-eyed creatures with purple flames reminiscent of Lex and the Violet Scourge, but Dora and Malcolm make it back to the ship unharmed.

The party arrives in Point D’Effroit, which has been ravaged by sahuagin attacks. Malcolm hugs Vel, and Kayle speaks to a luthier about purchasing an instrument. In the market the party observes a cult to Azathoth baptizing citizens, which greatly distresses Steve. Kayle implores the party to intervene, and when Vel recalls Azathoth is the father of Sekolah, the party attempts to discredit the head priest. Combat ensues, and the cultists are killed.