Act II · Chapter 18

Return To The Fight Pit

Back in the city, Vadis secures an opening night for his theatrical play while Fari and Fenwick win a brutal 2v2 arena match.

Where
The City, Adventurers Guild, The Creaky Keg
Who
Fari, Fenwick, Vadis, Grover
Note
Mixed / Combat

The party finally arrives back at the main city. After settling their debt with Captain Summer using harvested underwater pirate treasure, they head to the Adventurers Guild to formally register Grover as a member. Vadis visits the theater to deliver his play script, pitching a 'Greatest Showman' adaptation, and is told he must star in the opening night. Looking for quick gold, Fari and Fenwick return to Boss Delore's underground fight pit in the slums. They face Reginald and Veric in a 2v2 arena match. Despite getting blinded by Veric's Darkness spell, Fenwick's Blur and Fari's massive divine smites carry the day, winning them 150 gold each.

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Key Events

  • Settled their travel debt with Captain Summer.
  • Registered Grover at the Adventurers Guild.
  • Vadis secured the opening night for his theatrical play.
  • Fari and Fenwick fought in a 2v2 arena match at the Fight Pit.
  • Defeated Reginald and Veric, claiming the prize money.
  • Learned of a new robot-fighting arena in Gorenobyl run by Ellie Spring.
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NPCs of Note

R&
Reginald & Veric
Pit fighters
Defeated by Fari and Fenwick in a 2v2.
BD
Boss Delour
Fight pit organizer
Awarded the party 200g/platinum bonus.
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Loot Acquired

  • 300 gold total (Pit winnings).
  • 200 gold/platinum bonus from Boss Delore.
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Combat Highlights

Veric cast Darkness to blind Fari, but she relentlessly swung through it, landing a critical Thunderous Smite to break his concentration. Fenwick utilized Blur to dodge attacks and blasted his foes with Scorching Ray.

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Mysteries & Threads

  • Who is Ellie Spring, the golem maker operating the robot fights in Gorenobyl?
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Character Moments

  • Vadis: Fully commits to becoming a playwright and leading actor to impress the Prince.
  • Fenwick: Purposely blinded himself (mechanically) to lure the enemies into a tactical disadvantage.
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Quotable

"I didn't think you would win, but here you go."— Boss Delore
"I'll wear this with pride."— Fari
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Continuity Flags

  • Vadis's play opens in 5 days.
  • The robot fighting arena in Gorenobyl is established as a future destination.