The Fifth Crusade
For over a century, the demon-haunted wasteland of the Worldwound has bled into the world of mortals. As the magical Wardstones that hold back the tide begin to flicker and fail, a new generation of crusaders must take up the sword. But this war requires more than steel; it requires the power of Myths.
Paladin / Wizard
Monk / Paladin
Inquisitor / Rogue
Paladin / Oracle
Intelligence Report: Fifth Crusade Geographic Survey
The Shield of Mendev. Current location of the Wardstone.
The epicenter of the rift. Entry forbidden to all mortal souls.
Stretching from the Lake of Mists and Veils to the Sarkoris Scar, Mendev stands as the final bulwark against the Abyss.
A vital supply vein now choked by the filth of the Worldwound.
"The geography changes as the rift exhales. Do not trust the old maps. The land itself is a lie."
The Worldwound
Session VI — The Worldwound Incursion
Radiance has found its hand. Yaniel's holy blade — carried out of the dark, wrapped in oilcloth, never quite forgotten — transformed into a glaive the moment Caleth gripped it, and has not changed back. Irabeth laid out the shape of the enemy's plan: Vorlesh is coming to Kenabres with a Nahyndrian crystal to turn the wardstone network into a weapon against the Crusade. The Vanguard walked back through the ruins of the city, past the empty square where Terendelev fell, and fought their way to the doors of the Gray Garrison. Two demons were wearing the skins of Kenabres's leaders. Now the skins lie empty on the flagstones. The doors are in front of them.
Fallen Guardian
Silver Dragon · Protector of Kenabres
“They came back to the square where she fell. Her body was not there. The demons had taken even that. Only swept stone and a dark rift in the earth.”
Arcane Vanguard
Paladin / Wizard
Took Radiance from Thane's hands and watched it become a glaive. Korroc gave it back to him with the plainest reasoning in the world — the blade keeps finding your hand. Carries a rod of cancellation from Quednys. Stood in the empty square where Terendelev fell and said nothing aloud. The only one who understood what the mirror-breaker called him, and what he answered.
Iron Fist of the Crusade
Monk / Paladin
Held Radiance for one moment — it became a longsword, and he handed it back without ceremony. Flanked the book-throwing demon alongside Caleth and dropped two in as many strikes. Put his fist into the Hulrun-skinsuit as it erupted and ended it before it finished standing. Barefoot at the garrison doors with the rest of them.
Shadow of Judgment
Inquisitor / Rogue
Unwrapped Radiance and handed it over without sentiment. Drank the invisible potion and hit first. Took a thrown book to the head from a demon that preferred throwing them to fighting — kept the other demon between himself and the window the whole time. Did not wait for the talking to finish before he nocked the arrow at Hulrun's door.
Voice of Torag
Paladin / Oracle
Held Radiance — it became a warhammer, blazing — and gave it to Caleth anyway. Walked out alone into the open square and called Lord Hulrun by name, because he could not help trying. Took a scythe across the shoulder for it. Found out afterward what was wearing the skin. Knelt over the empty hides and named what they were. The conscience of the company, paying its price.
Current Status
The wardstone fragment is inside — and Vorlesh is coming
The wardstone fragment that survived the Kite's destruction sits inside the Gray Garrison, waiting for Vorlesh and her Nahyndrian crystal. If she corrupts it, the whole border field turns — a hundred thousand crusaders lined up to die by the thing they thought was protecting them. Irabeth's forces are bleeding to keep the streets clear. The Vanguard stands at the garrison doors with a rod that can sever the fragment's connection and a holy blade that chose its wielder. The doors are shut. The next chapter begins when they open.
Retrieving field report...
A visual record of the Worldwound and the souls caught in its wake
End of Record
