As Thorak turns to throw the flaming javelin, the priest laughs maniacally. Thorak gives him some parting words for his patron, Hastor. With that, the party runs like hell to escape the inevitable blast, most of the members falling unconscious in the process. Chan, being one of the lucky ones, heals and brings back her comrades from the brink of death in tandem with Bob. Dona casts Pass Without Trace as the group slips away from the crowd of onlookers, and Chan stays behind to confirm a body.
The group slips out to the outskirts of the city to rest up and gather themselves until Chan comes back with confirmation that the priest died in the explosion. Their luck isn't that good as Chan realizes that the priest escaped and will likely be back at the mines. Tired, battered, and bruised, they decide it's probably best for a long rest if they are to intercept the priest to put an end to him once and for all.
During the night, while on watch outside the mining town of Blackburn, Chan informs Ursus that \"it's happening again.\" The large bonfire and madness celebration of the denizens of the town. The party makes their way towards the mines after their past selves leave the town, and the tension is palpable. It's been a stressful few days, and their well-laid plans have been thwarted. In the mines, they can feel a palpable sense of unease amongst them all. They are greeted by the mad priest, and pleasantries are short before the fight begins.
It's a long, drawn-out, and frustrating fight. Spells are thrown from both sides; they temporarily lose their monk, and key players are immobile for most of the fight. How this ends is anyone's guess. We can only hope that the party comes out on top.
There's so much happening, and that's where we pick up…
Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Blood & Booze!
Theme Music is written and performed by Efflorescence
Title Card by Pierce Graphics
Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III
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