The Obsidian Crown

The shadows stretched long across the sinister woods as Draven Stonefist, Kara Nightshade, Lirael Blackthorn, Nyx Valtora, and Thorne Bloodhammer approached the ruined Temple of Bane. Sent by Kara's mother, Vera Nightshade, the leader of the Nightshade cult, their mission was clear: recover the Obsidian Crown before it could be used to summon a demon from the Abyss. The crown held immense power, and it couldn't be left in possession of the Hand of Malgorath cult. The air was heavy with purpose as they reached the temple near dusk, shrouded in the eerie silence of anticipation. Their approach was meant to be stealthy, but the echo of their footsteps alerted the skeletal guards stationed at the temple’s entrance. A brief but fierce struggle followed. The skeletons, clad in rusted armor and wielding ancient weapons, advanced, their empty eye sockets gleaming with unnatural light. The adventurers, led by Kara, dispatched four skeletons with practiced ease, but reinforcements soon a...