Old Man Fernibus was once a great wizard who went on epic adventure after epic adventure. His daring feats of cunning spellcraft were known throughout the land. But those days are long past him and now he finds himself alone in an empty house. Little does he know, that today, he's going to have to become the wizard he once was, fore his greatest adventure is lurking within his basement.
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Adventure Setup:
- Dungeon Master (DM): Casey
- Player: Michael, playing Old Man Fernibus, a frail, elderly Dragonborn wizard struggling to use his remaining spell slots wisely.
Story Summary:
Setting: Fernibus’ creaky old home, filled with dangerous obstacles and unexpected magical complications.
- Fernibus is an elderly Dragonborn wizard with brittle skin and limited spell slots, trying to manage everyday tasks while facing unexpected challenges.
- Challenge: Navigate his own home, manage his dwindling health, and save a hapless visitor from an untimely demise.
Key Scenes:
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Initial Fall:
- [00:04:45] - Fernibus takes a dangerous fall down the basement stairs, injuring himself and calling for help using a magical diamond.
- [00:06:12] - A comedic exchange ensues with Debra from "Bard Alert," a magical emergency service, as Fernibus struggles to provide his details while bleeding.
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Help Arrives—Sort Of:
- [00:16:05] - A healer, Ludigan, arrives through the fireplace, but promptly falls down the same stairs, injuring himself severely.
- [00:20:38] - Fernibus attempts to put out a fire with a "Cold Snap" spell, creating a blood-soaked winter wonderland in the basement.
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Miscalculated Magic:
- [00:23:53] - Fernibus realizes his errors and tries to save Ludigan with a variety of increasingly desperate spells, each with chaotic results.
- [00:24:07] - Ludigan succumbs to his injuries, leaving Fernibus with the guilt of not using a spell slot sooner.
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Arrival of Gurdigan:
- [00:33:10] - Gurdigan, another healer, arrives only to slip and fall in the basement, adding to the chaos. Fernibus finally uses a Greater Restoration spell to heal him, but not before nearly suffocating him with a "Vacuum" spell.
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Reflection and Resolution:
- [00:46:45] - After helping Gurdigan, Fernibus has a moment of introspection, realizing that his miserly nature might have contributed to his loneliness and the loss of relationships with his family.
- [00:47:34] - Fernibus resolves to make amends, starting with his neighbor, Mrs. Spurnshire, as he dons his old adventuring gear and sets out with renewed purpose.
Climax:
- [00:49:12] - Fernibus, now dressed in his old adventuring clothes, sets off to make amends with Mrs. Spurnshire, feeling a sense of purpose he hasn't felt in years.
- Resolution: The episode ends with Fernibus embracing a new perspective on life, ready to face whatever comes next.
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