I Revived My Parents to Babysit
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Lawrence, a Tiefling Wizard, has spent the last year tracking down any type of magical artifact that could bring his parents back to life. Now, he's tracked down exactly what he's looking for at the haunted Daundreer Estate. Will he be able to conquer swamp creatures and whatever other deformities are lurking in the dark to bring back his parents and alleviate his own guilt?
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Timestamps: Beware, spoilers below:
Adventure Setup:
- Dungeon Master (DM): Casey
- Player: Michael, playing Lawrence, a low-level Tiefling wizard
Story Summary:
Setting: A decayed castle overrun by swamp creatures
- Lawrence is on a quest to find the book "Conjuration Magic for Silly People 101" by Lucas Debring to bring his parents back and alleviate his guilt over leaving his younger sister, Sasha, alone.
- Challenge: Navigating a pitch-black library filled with scattered, unorganized books and evading swamp creatures.
Key Scenes:
Library Search: [00:03:20]
- Lawrence casts Comprehend Languages to aid in his search.
- Struggles with an unconventional library system, rolling low on a perception check.
- Finds a secret drawer at the library's main desk containing a key to the dungeon.
Encounters with Creatures: [00:09:30]
- Uses stealth to avoid swamp creatures, narrowly evading capture.
- Grapples with a moss creature and uses magic to escape, demonstrating resourcefulness and quick thinking.
Armory Exploration: [00:16:45]
- Finds rusted knives and attempts to gear up despite a mostly looted armory.
- Rolls a nat 1 on stealth, leading to an encounter with a moss-riddled dragon.
- Successfully evades the dragon with a nat 20 on an acrobatics check.
Librarian's Room: [00:27:10]
- Meets the librarian Yorick, who reveals the cursed nature of the castle and the true danger of the book Lawrence seeks.
- Lawrence learns about Yorick's daughter, Esmereld, trapped and infected by moss in the dungeon.
Dungeon Descent: [00:40:45]
- Lawrence retrieves the sought-after book and discovers Esmereld, realizing the tragic extent of the curse.
- Decides to face the danger head-on to save Esmereld and bring the book back to Sasha.
Climax: [00:52:00]
- Confrontation with the Dragon:
- Lawrence uses Thaumaturgy to distract the creatures, allowing a narrow escape.
- A final encounter with the dragon results in a strategic retreat as Lawrence sends the book to Sasha via a conjured familiar.
Episode Closing: [01:02:45]
- Emotional Resolution: Lawrence decides to return to the castle to save Esmereld, showcasing his bravery and dedication.
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