Episode 13: The Shattered Citadel

Beneath a sprawling desert, an ancient order is rebuilding in the ruins of the Dragon Empire.

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Episode Summary
The episode opens with Lord Thakrak striding through the halls of the Shattered Citadel, towards Anmon’s room. Inside, Anmon is studying his book of shadows, adding information and handing used books to unseen servants. Thakrak enters and informs the Tiefling that Netherlord Varsith has requested his presence. Anmon gathers his things and the two make their way to the Netherlord’s chamber.

Upon arrival, Anmon finds himself in the largest room he has ever seen in the Citadel, with a hole in the ceiling that shines sunlight onto a stone throne in the centre of the room. Upon it sits a corpse, revealed to be Netherlord Varsith when he berates Anmon for not bowing in his presence. To prove his commitment to the Warlocks, Anmon casts Arms of Hadar, covering himself in milky tentacles. Satisfied by this display of power, the Netherlord informs Anmon that he has communed with The Traveler, and has been shown that Ysh’thun was released from imprisonment.

When he finds out that Anmon is already communing with The Traveler, he is outraged at not being told sooner, but understands why he was chosen for this task. Anmon is gifted the Heart of Hadar to aid him in his endeavour, and a dark portal is opened to Preston, where Ysh’thun has just killed Immeral Nial. The episode ends with Anmon stepping through the portal into the lush forests of Preston.

Characters (in order of introduction)
Players
 * Anmon

NPCs
 * Lord Thakrak
 * Netherlord Varsith

Others
 * The Traveler (mentioned)
 * Ysh’thun (mentioned)
 * Hadar (mentioned)

Key Events

 * Anmon is introduced and sent to investigate the Children of Hadar.
 * Anmon is given the Heart of Hadar.

Notable Battles

 * None

Quotes

 * ”Cody, would you like to describe what Anmon looks like and what he is doing in his chambers?” – Adam
 * ”Masturbating!” – Cody (Anmon)
 * ”You son of a bitch…[laughing] I told you that’s the only answer you can’t give. Go!” – Adam
 * ”Playing with myself, not masturbation…” – Cody (Anmon)
 * ”NO!” – Adam


 * ”Whatever happens… just try to not be an asshole. I know how you are.” – Lord Thakrak (Adam) to Anmon


 * ”Anmon… may the Darkness bind you.” – Lord Thakrak (Adam)
 * ”May the Darkness bind you as well.” – Anmon

Trivia

 * As this is an origins episode, there was no retelling roll. This is the second time that no retelling roll has taken place in an episode.


 * Anmon uses the spell ‘Arms of Hadar’ for the first time.