Session 17

Avernus

PCs (lvl 7): Martin, Morazur, Narash, Ozzie, Theridhas

The PCs face the extreme environment of Avernus, not only the hellish heat, but also the aura of evil surrounding them and slowly eroding at their sanity.

After a few hours of travel they reach Fort Knucklebone, the domain of Mad Maggie, a night hag with an obsessed with knowning more about Zariel. The redcap minions of Mad Maggie serve as both guards and "mechanics" to repair the Infernal Vehicles parked in the compound.

In the fort the PCs meet with Chukka and Clank, two kenku with a connection with Lulu. Unfortunately Lulu's amnesia and the inabiltiy of the kenku to communicate clearly makes it difficult to acquire useful information.

The party wanders the fort, interacting with several of Mad Maggie's minions, amond them Mickey the flesh golem, Barnabas the flameskull, and Pins & Needles, a couple of mischievious imps. The PCs make themselves useful, and earn the gratitude of the hag. 

When she finds out more about the connection between Zariel and Lulu, she proposes to perform a mgical ritual to "connect" with with Lulu's mind, so that she may access her memories. Noticing the party's concern, she reassures them they will be able to "travel" with her in Lulu's psyche to keep an eye on things. 

In great need of more information, the PCs agree. As they all join hands with the hag, the old crone begins the ritual. After a few minutes of chanting, they find themselves in Lulu's dreams.