Whirlpool Island

Plot Hooks:

1. The party can steal a ship

2. Party can to escort a merchant ship to the island

3. Party can explore the island further

What has happened so far:

While sailing on a ship, our boat was attacked and destroyed by a Dragon Turtle and the few survivors only lived by fleeing and with some help from nearby Tortles who took us to their village.

From there we learned that a nearby Palace which was thought to be abandoned seems to be the source of the Dragon Turtle disturbance in the area. The party realized that we would not be able to leave if they continue to be enraged so we decided to try and find the source and put a stop to it.

A small detour was needed in order to retrieve an amulet to help protect against the dangers that may lay inside the temple, where a hag, magical item suited up undead, and a two headed Plesiosaurus were all defeated in a cove where the amulet was found among the sunken ships there.

Now with the protection of the amulet, the party moved on towards the palace to put a stop to the aggressive Dragon Turtles so that we may help the people here and also be able to leave the island. After defeating some aggressive lizards outside the Palace, we entered and began exploring. In one overgrown room we discovered another amulet and also learned that both were actually holy symbols to the Goddess of this temple. Another room was an intact bathhouse with a magical pool that blessed each member with water breathing for 24 hours after a prayer and a 10gp offering was given. We stopped for a few minutes in a third room and were attacked by some of the inhabitants of the Palace, swarms of Cranium Rats. After defeating their mind controlling powers, we picked up the pace and delved deeper and found a magically trapped statue which was disarmed using our own magic. After passing a crumbling terrace with a little difficulty, we discovered why the Dragon Turtles were angry.

Inside the next room we saw an Ulitharid who revealed to us that they (him and his Master) wanted the Dragon Turtles to be aggressive. They were probably influencing their minds and their plan is to wipe this island clear of any disturbances. Together we then attacked and defeated both the Ulitharid and its hidden Intellect Devourers within this throne room.

Soon we will continue exploring in order to stop his Master and any who attempt to enter are warned that shielding your mind is highly advised in this place.