Session 113

Heroes (lvl 15): Deet, Horgin, Rhys, Nura, Hassan, Ryel

676 MR - Summer

The Heroes cross the burning desert on their way to the forgotten temple-city of Khemetra, the domain of the Sphinx who guards the third genie relic. Along the way they meet a band of sun-marked hermits, pilgrims who warn them that the ruins are alive with trials of wisdom, truth, and humility. With their guidance and a gifted amber charm, the party presses on into the shifting sands.

Khemetra rises from the dunes like a mirage of gold and stone. Inside, sun-bleached corridors twist and loop on themselves, and ancient warding glyphs still pulse with divine magic. The Heroes navigate the illusions and traps until they stand before the sealed Gate of Suns. There, the Sphinx’s unseen voice challenges them with three riddles. Each answer unlocks a portion of the gate, while wrong answers burn their minds with psychic force.

When the final riddle is spoken, the last seal trembles. The gate shudders open—and the temple awakens its ancient defenders. Two Sunforged Guardian steps from their alcoves, eyes blazing with molten light. The chamber erupts into chaos as the constructs swing their radiant fists and flood the room with blistering brilliance. After a brutal fight, the guardians collapses into a dying sun-spark, leaving the stairs to the inner sanctum exposed.

As the dust settles, the Sphinx’s voice echoes through the golden hall, calm and resonant:

“You have passed the questions of stone. Now face the questioner.”

The party descends, knowing the true trial lies ahead.