Cult of the Reptile God

Fall 591 - Barony of Shieldgate

Investigating the village of Orlane, the heroes uncover the Cult of the Reptile God. Its leader the dread Naga Explictica Defilus has taken over a quarter of the villagers, including for a brief moment Gareth.
Our heroes are aided by the senile Druid Ramney (and his pet whiskers?) and two followers of the druidic ways, the warrior Dorian and the half-elf archer Llywillan.
Among the casualties is the Priest of Saint Merikka, Father Abramo. The 'nun' sister Misha is badly disfigured.

A Witch Hunter Joris-Karl Huysmans and Brother Theodorus, Monk of the Benedictines of St-Cyril, protected by the  deacon soldiers Curwen and Felicien, are sent to Orlane in the aftermath to judge the heretic contamination to the lands. A deal is struct, using ancient canonical laws, to spare the contaminated by forcing the entire village into exile: they will repopulate the devastated northern lands.

Explictica Defilus & her Troglodyte minions

Giant Snake guardian

Giant Crocodile guardian


Battle at the Cult Lair's entrance

Ruven Notley the Teamster/Merchant

Witch Hunter Joris-Karl Huysmans

Brother Theodorus Monk of the Benedictines of St-Cyril (right)



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