Nemeia has an altercation with the aloof professor.  Zanzer tries to steal lab equipment.

A meeting with the Ichor Kickers leads to some sick tricks over the river Styx, and then the group arrives at the Umber University.

Comeuppance, a chase, and the group experiences loss.

Negotiations take an unusual turn when the Shield of the Hidden Lord speaks up.

The group sets out for Bel's Forge in the hunt for control rods.

The group emerges from the Cyst and makes some uncomfortable conversation.  Note the final twenty minutes or so is especially disjointed as people got the off-track giggles after some especially grim roleplay.

An ambush in the tunnels begins to look dire for our heroes.  Ingrid has a wonderful terrible idea.

Tunnels carved into the side of the Bloody Cyst appear to be occupied by some natural denizens.  Zanzer is disgusted.

The group breaks from the dream machine and sets out for Calloway's camp at the Bloody Cyst.

All four parts returned, the group straps in for a deep dive through Lulu's damaged memories.