Session #1

They call themselves Aqua Teen Hunger Force

Arrival at the Water Line

• Plinko is dying because of the hot sun.
• The party arrives at the Water Line, a drink bar.
• Celina and Plinko run into Daedalus, who is also thirsty and sympathetic to Plinko’s plight.
• They face a long line at the bar.
• The party convinces others in line to step aside.
  • A Meletian woman moves out of the way.
  • A young Satessian man, not very bright, recognizes Daedalus and calls for a guard.
• The party spots two minotaurs, one white and one black.
• Daedalus smacks them on the back to get their attention, thinking it is harmless
  • The minotaurs, confused, accuse him of assault.
  • Daedalus convinces them it was harmless; they relent.
  • They reveal themselves as Hieromancers with Mogis’ sigils.
  • They allow the party to move to the front of the line.
• The guard arrives but sees the “old man” (Daedalus) is fine.
  • Warns the Satessian man that false reports are a crime but commends him for trying to protect his elders and countrymen.

Entering the Kolophon

• The party reaches immigration, where they receive their passports.
• The immigration officer warns:

  “If you leave, you’ll meet Athreos earlier than most, and they don’t provide gold coins.”

Exploring the Market

• The party visits two markets:
  1. Apothecary – They purchase:
     • (1) 1 HP potion
     • (2) 2 HP potions
     • (1) 4 HP potion
     • (1) Mana potion
     • (1) Sketchy Mana Potion (50% success rate)
     • They are warned that Mogis (silently mouthed) is anathema.
  2. Kiros Gyro & Armor – Purchases:
     • (2) sets of studded leather armor

Announcement of the Games

• Giorgio, the announcer, declares the games are beginning.
• The Minotaur Hieromancers are present.
• Prize: The winner of the games receives a boon from the Diarchy, which could be wealth, fame, or power.
• Teams are randomly assigned; the party is placed together.

First Round: The Kereberos Trial

• The party calls themselves Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
• Opponent: The Undertaker (1 vs. 3)
• Objective: Score points by subduing the Kereberos.
• The Undertaker maliciously attacks the Kereberos.
  • The Kereberos eats him.
• The party subdues the creature nonviolently.
• Kereberos convulses and is on its side.
• A dark specter emerges from the convulsing Kereberos, declaring:

  “There’s not nearly enough red. There will be crimson to fuel the Requiem.”

• The Kereberos dies, shocking the crowd.
• MC Alexander names Aqua Teen Hunger Force the winners.

Spirited Away by Iroas

• The party is whisked away by Iroas, who sounds like Mark Wahlberg.
• Iroas praises them for their nonviolent approach.
• He warns them: Mogis seeks to turn the games into a bloodbath.
• Iroas wants to preserve peace through the games.
• As a boon, he cures Plinko’s back pain.

Return & Meeting Coach Gianni

• The party returns to reality and meets their coach, Gianni.
• Rewards:
  • A certificate of credit to purchase essentials from the commissary.
• Gianni advises them to rest—breakfast will be served in the morning.