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Session 3 of Story of the Century, the 3rd episode of the 2nd season of Story of a Lifetime (Overall session #40).

Took place on November 19th, 2025. PCs were level 11.

Synopsis

Session Summary

In Session 40, the party races to intercept a group of raiders led by Ivy attacking The Prophet in the central plaza of a post-apocalyptic settlement. The confrontation escalates into a chaotic battle involving motorcycles, death wagons, magic, artificer constructs, and a dragon ally. Key moments include Selina's necrosis spell causing a crash, Ariadne's magnetic kinesis trapping enemies, and a clever bait-and-switch to rescue Artemisia from capture. The raiders, including Dusk Riders, Hana the kitsune bard, Yunji the cybernetic samurai, and Shang-Moon the psionic siren, employ portals, fireballs, and healing to fight back. The party captures Yunji and Shang-Moon after Ivy escapes through a portal with a disguised ragamuffin familiar, taking Jeremy (Mecha-Man) hostage. The session ends with discussions on pursuing the raiders, interrogating captives, and exploring the Creation Forge's corruption, blending intense combat with revelations about reforged beings and spiritual threads.

Quests

• Protect The Prophet (Updated)

  • Intercepted raiders attacking The Prophet in central plaza; battle ongoing with partial success in repelling assault

  Status: In Progress

• Interrogate Captured Raiders (New)

  • Capture Yunji and Shang-Moon (The Siren); use for insights on reforged corruption, Ivy's group, and Creation Forge issues; Artemisia provides key cards to secure facility

  Status: Accepted

• Rescue Jeremy (New)

  • Jeremy pursued through portal after kidnapping ruse; track to raider hideout using Ragamuffin familiar or jet; urgency to prevent disassembly

  Status: Discovered

Timeline / Key Moments

• Party intercepts raiders charging toward The Prophet on vehicles in the central plaza.
• Selina casts necrosis on a driver, causing a chain crash into a fountain and tree.
• Hana transforms into a spirit fox and inspires her allies with pink rose petals and life energy.
• The Prophet brandishes his steel staff, blasting ferric metal projectiles over a wall of force.
• Tyburn (Mecha-Man) launches a fireball at the back line, evading blowback.
• Ivy catapults over the fountain on her motorcycle, slashing The Prophet's staff and armor.
• Ariadne uses magnetic kinesis to slam enemies into a car, trapping them.
• Dragon breathes fire on Dusk Riders, creating a wall of flames.
• Selina attempts to steal Ivy's voice but fails due to internal hesitation.
• Hana heals allies, while Jeremy rocket-punches Ivy.
• Yunji leaps over the wall and shoots a silence arrow, which Selina dispels.
• Shang-Moon warps space to appear behind the wall and mind blasts The Prophet.
• Selina de-escalates with Ivy, attempting persuasion amid the chaos.
• Party uses ragamuffin familiar in a bait-and-switch to rescue Artemisia from Ivy's grasp.
• Jeremy is dominated briefly and sent back, but raiders escape through portals.
• Dragon grapples and damages Cassandra's mech, forcing her ejection.
• Ivy escapes with ragamuffin; Yunji and Shang-Moon are captured after portal closure.
• Post-battle, The Prophet examines Yunji's cybernetics; party plans interrogations and pursuit.

Key Decisions

• Selina decides to de-escalate with Ivy using persuasion and magic instead of direct combat.
• Ariadne chooses magnetic kinesis to trap raiders rather than offensive spells.
• Party opts for bait-and-switch with ragamuffin to rescue Artemisia without full escalation.
• Selina reserves reaction to protect The Prophet from Ivy's attacks.
• Group agrees to interrogate captives Yunji and Shang-Moon for raider motives and Creation Forge secrets.
• Tyburn uses shield projector to absorb rocket damage protecting allies.
• Dragon targets Cassandra's mech for capture and questioning over lethal force.

Unresolved Threads

• Jeremy (Mecha-Man) captured by raiders; party must pursue to rescue him from their hideout.
• Ragamuffin familiar taken through portal; needs summoning and analysis of destination.
• Ivy's group seeks reforged parts and revenge; potential for larger confrontation.
• Corruption in the Creation Forge debated; spiritual nature of reforged beings unclear.
• Hana the kitsune's role and nature spirit ties to resurrection magic unexplored.
• Shang-Moon's psionic powers and portal magic require containment during interrogation.

Next Steps

• Pursue raiders' hideout using portal tracking from ragamuffin familiar.
• Interrogate Yunji and Shang-Moon to uncover raider backstory and Ivy's plans.
• Examine cybernetic enhancements on Yunji for insights into reforged creation.
• Consult Artemisia on secure facility access and Creation Forge corruption.
• Prepare for potential alliance or conflict with nature spirits like Hana.
• Resolve Jeremy's capture by flying pursuit with upgraded mech capabilities.

Reminders for Next Session

• Review anti-magic bracers for containing Shang-Moon's teleportation.
• Prepare soul gaze mechanics for extracting truths from captives.
• Discuss dragon's role in pursuits and potential speech development.
• Coordinate with The Prophet on spiritual threads and reforged souls.
• Ensure Artemisia's safety and access to her secure underground facilities.
• Track ragamuffin for portal destination clues during long rest.