Greetings, adventurers! Welcome back to another thrilling installment of Voxels & Valor. Our latest session was packed with intense battles, strategic planning, and unexpected twists. Here’s a recap of the action from Session 26: Confronting King Grol.

Session Recap

In our previous session, the group fought off a patrol and some troops at the castle entrance. Sagora set off a fireball, causing a collapse. The group retreated a mile into the wilderness to rest and plan their next steps.

Current Session

Camp Setup: The group sets up camp for the night, with some members bringing back their familiars. A goblin corpse is animated into a zombie named Gimp, who joins the group’s ranks. The group returns to the castle, noticing some debris has been cleared at the entrance.

Castle Exploration

Initial Entry: The group enters through a different entrance, finding a room with debris and a door leading east.

Encounter with King Grol: The group quietly opens a door, revealing King Grol, a female drow, and a direwolf. The direwolf notices the group, initiating combat.

Combat Highlights:

• Direwolf Attack: The direwolf gets stuck in the doorway, taking damage from a cloud of daggers and other attacks.
• King Grol’s Demands: King Grol demands 500 gold for a map, holding a halfling hostage.
• Zombie Gimp’s Actions: Gimp attacks the direwolf, contributing to its defeat.
• Group Strategy: The group uses various spells and attacks to combat King Grol and his allies.

Key Moments

Fireball Explosion: A fireball cast by an enemy explodes, causing significant damage and opening a wall.

King Grol’s Shield: King Grol uses the halfling as a human shield, complicating the group’s attacks.

Final Confrontation: The group continues to attack King Grol, with some members falling unconscious and being revived.

Session End

King Grol’s Status: King Grol is heavily damaged but still holding the halfling hostage.

Group’s Condition: Several members are injured, and the group is strategizing their next moves.

Stay tuned for more adventures in Voxels & Valor! Until next time, may your rolls be high and your adventures epic!