The party makes a hard(?) choice. Nyx is back! Bob puts his jeweler's tools to work. Hugo just wanted to keep his options open. Angelica doesn't feel personally responsible.

The party faces off against one of the ancient servants of the Darkness. Hugo throws daggers. Angelica needs to see a therapist. Bob misty steps, like a goon. Vistra gets to fight Carzana one-on-one.

The party puts their escape "plan" in motion. Vistra has a solo fight. Bob explains things poorly. Angelica tries to make a deal. Hugo suggests becoming independent contractors.

The party discusses how much they all weigh. Vistra's ability scores are getting low. Bob consults his Keen Mind. Angelica reunites with her ex. Hugo has an appointment.

The party attempts to run away from the hungry Baba Lwerga. Angelica does her usual shouting. Vistra *the paladin* doesn't want to help. Hugo takes the cat. Bob stands alone.

The party enters the Tower of Shades. Vistra investigates the architecture. Bob looks in a mirror. Hugo greets a fellow musician. Angelica plugs her ears.

The party attempts to navigate the barren and hostile environment of the Darkness. Bob names a new friend. Angelica didn't have a good Wisdom score to begin with. Hugo has all of his daggers. Vistra climbs on Angelica's back twice.

CW: blood, sacrifices to a dark god, assisted suicide (with planned resurrection)

The party sacrifices themselves to the Oracle of Gorthmar in order to enter the Darkness. Angelica formulates a plan… to protect her valuables. Hugo wishes one of his mortal enemies was around. Vistra goes first. Bob asks an unexpected question.

The holiday party must break into the Gildebrandt Family villa to steal the Froststar Tiara. Poison Pie brought chocolates. Bungus is still sad. Toothcrust rhymes. Smut attacks a child.

| NPC name: Chesterton Gildebrandt III, Mayor Cassalynn |

The party now has two out of three Skulls of the Darkness and must prepare for rescuing Nyx's soul. Bob thinks about somebody that he used to know. Hugo remembers Nutmeg, thankfully. Angelica triumphs over leeches. Vistra makes a deal.

| NPC Names: Dregha Three-Tusks , Prince Drylus Bane, Othor the Blessed, Chamberlain D'Roux |