In this session, our band of investigators found themselves racing against time and ever-darkening odds in Harlem’s shadowy underbelly. With the life of wrongfully convicted Hilton Adams hanging in the balance, they pushed for a temporary reprieve from his looming execution, only to uncover deeper layers of corruption and cult activity. A tense meeting at an abandoned theater revealed hidden allies, guarded secrets, and new leads pointing toward the Juju House and the insidious “Bloody Tongue” cult within. Determined not to squander their precious forty-eight-hour extension, the group broke into the mysterious shop, discovered secret passages, and descended into a gruesome subterranean chamber where the dead walked, and heads had to roll—literally—to end the nightmare.
Key Characters Introduced
- Millie Adams – Introduced through a tearful meeting at the Lafayette Theater, she revealed more about her husband’s innocence and the secrets of the Juju House.
- Theodore – Appearing as Millie’s ally at the Lafayette Theater, he tested the investigators’ trustworthiness and hinted at underground activities beneath the Juju House.
- Judge Jim – Mentioned via a phone call by Lieutenant Poole, he granted a vital 48-hour reprieve for Hilton Adams’ execution without ever meeting the investigators in person
- M’Dari – Referenced by Millie as a key figure possibly possessing Hilton’s notebook, he emerged only by name as a sinister link to the Bloody Tongue lurking in Harlem.
Key Events
- Contacting Lieutenant Poole and Securing a Reprieve
- Influenced by Virginia’s persuasion, Poole arranges a last-minute 48-hour delay of Hilton Adams’ execution.
- The investigators clarify the need for solid proof of Adams’ innocence.
- The Emotional Call to Millie Adams
- The purple butterfly token from Hilton triggers an emotional response, leading to a secret meeting at the Lafayette Theater.
- Millie hints at critical evidence (Hilton’s notebook) and mentions M’Dari connected to the Bloody Tongue.
- Meeting Millie at the Lafayette Theater
- Millie’s allies test the investigators’ honesty, ensuring they aren’t cult assassins.
- The party gains a key to Hilton’s former lookout spot and learns of suspicious monthly gatherings at the Juju House.
- Infiltrating the Juju House
- With stealth and lockpicking, the investigators enter the shop after dark, searching for hidden spaces.
- Beneath a concealed trapdoor, they discover a heavy, symbol-laden door leading underground.
- Descent into the Underground Chamber
- Deep in the basement, they encounter horrifying undead creatures that only fall when attacked at the head.
- A fierce battle ends with the party bloodied but victorious, confirming the Juju House’s deadly secrets.
Standout Moments
- 48-Hour Reprieve Secured: Lieutenant Poole, swayed by Virginia’s appeal, arranges a critical delay for Hilton Adams’ execution. This purchased time is a precious resource that the investigators must use wisely to prove Adams’ innocence.
- Purple Butterfly Clue: Hilton secretly passes Virginia a tiny origami butterfly, which becomes a key symbol of his innocence and devotion. Its significance leads the team to Millie Adams, revealing emotional depths and crucial leads.
- Secret Meeting at Lafayette: Millie and her allies cautiously test the investigators’ trust at the rundown theater. Their acceptance grants the party a vital key to an apartment that once was Hilton’s surveillance post.
- Juju House Break-In: Under cover of darkness, the team bypasses locks and lifts a concealed trapdoor. They uncover hidden chambers and unsettling symbols that confirm their worst suspicions about the cult’s secretive activities.
- Undead Showdown Underground: Facing horrific reanimated corpses, the investigators learn the brutal truth that body shots mean nothing—heads must roll. Though injured and horrified, they prevail, proving their resolve in the face of the unnatural.
With the undead horrors dispatched and their resolve tested, the investigators now stand on the threshold of even darker discoveries. Time is ticking, and the secrets of the Bloody Tongue cult wait. Next week, they must press on, find the incriminating notebook, hopefully save Hilton, and uncover the truth—no matter the cost.
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