Beyond the Veil

Date: 47th Rise

With the newfound courage to explore the enigmatic chambers, the party ventured forth and entered a room adorned with similar switches they had previously encountered. Among the ornate switches, one bore the familiar center icon “1.”

As the adventurers continued their exploration, they discovered a vast collection of garments from various cultures and eras. Intrigued, Beltrana tried on a hat and gazed into a mirror. Much to her surprise, a vivid memory of her past involving Gauden resurfaced, evoking deep emotions.

Meanwhile, Astrid embarked on a destructive search for magical gear, leaving a trail of devastation among the magnificent relics in the wardrobe. Her actions spared only one coat – a Coat of Many Fashions – which hung defiantly amidst the tattered remnants.

Hjorgen, not to be outdone, donned the strangest hat he could find – one made entirely of smoke. The peculiar headwear seamlessly transformed into a stylish headband/scarf, perfectly accentuating his mullet.

As Astrid continued her rampage, Colton experienced a perplexing vision of being pummeled by Maloor for a tear in the suit he was wearing. Confused but unharmed, he shook off the vision and rejoined the party.

Pulling one of the switches, the adventurers watched as magic coursed through the walls. They proceeded to the lobby to plan their next move. However, a sudden hunch prompted them to remove the floor mats in the center of the room, revealing a beautifully crafted mosaic of the Owlbear star sign.

Their curiosity now thoroughly piqued, the party activated a mysterious bowl and found themselves once again in the void, battling ethereal beings as they leaped between free-floating chunks of rock in the Astral Plane. The intense combat saw them merged with several entities, and in the chaos, Astrid’s Scroll of Long Ladder was lost while traversing a particularly wide gap between the stone formations.

Despite the harrowing ordeal, the party managed to reach the exit door and returned to the lobby. Their minds swirling with questions and uncertainty, they steeled themselves for the next phase of their enigmatic journey.