Session 5 – Peru – The Mummy in the Temple

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The group’s perilous adventure in Peru in this episode reaches a dramatic crescendo. Following the battle with the Kharisiri, the investigators push deeper into the temple’s dark corridors. Amidst all the chaos, they face a terrifying mummy, uncover mysteries surrounding Augustus Larkin’s true identity, and deal with both physical and mental trials. The episode concludes with a setup for their next adventure in New York.

The session begins with a tense atmosphere as the investigators stand before a rancid pool of white liquid. Bessie had just been attacked by worms, and the group was recovering their composure. After a brief attempt to regain luck, tension mounts as the group discusses what to do next. They quickly realize that they are in far more danger than anticipated.

Key Characters Introduced

• Mummy: The group finds a mummy stalking them after making too much noise in the temple.
• Larkin: Larkin is much more than he seems!

Key Events

• Alejandro’s Discovery of the Mummy
  • While exploring a nearby hallway, Alejandro stumbles upon a terrifying mummified figure. His shouts alert the group, but they are unprepared for the horrors that follow.
• Larkin’s Monologue and Transformation
  • Augustus Larkin, now revealed to be possessed by an ancient force, begins vomiting black goo and delivers a chilling speech. His glowing chest tattoo reveals his connection to something far darker than the group had anticipated.
• Bessie, Emmerson and Ezekiel’s Descent into Madness
  • Bessie witnessed the terrifying sight of the mummy and fell into a state of hysteria. She screamed and denied the reality of what she saw, becoming temporarily incapacitated. She spent several rounds repeating, “This isn’t happening,” while trembling in the corner.
  • After seeing the mummy, Emerson became convinced it was a bull. He developed a new phobia of bulls, shouting about an imaginary bull and retreating into a corner.
  • Ezekiel lost his sanity and began firing his revolver uncontrollably. He couldn’t differentiate between allies and enemies for several rounds, and his shots went wild as he panicked during the fight with the mummy.
• Omar’s Decisive Strike
  • In a moment of desperation, Omar uses his machete to deliver a critical strike, slicing open the mummy’s skull and revealing white worms crawling inside. His action is instrumental in weakening the creature.
• Alejandro Seals the Temple
  • Alejandro returns a golden piece to the temple wall in a pivotal moment. His strength and quick thinking restore the temple, stopping the chaos, sealing the cracks, and allowing Larkin to die peacefully, free from the possession that had tormented him.

Intermission: Preparing for New York

• Four Years of Training
  • The group spends the next four years honing their skills in preparation for future challenges. Ezekiel focuses on medicine and first aid, while others, like Virginia, train with weapons. Letters are exchanged, but the group remains apart, preparing for what’s to come.
• The Call from Jackson Elias
  • In 1925, the investigators received a telegram from Jackson Elias, who invited them to New York with crucial new information on the Carlyle Expedition. The team is called to gather on January 15, 1925, setting the stage for their next global adventure.

As the dust settles in the Peruvian temple, the investigators emerge physically and mentally scarred. With Larkin’s death and the temple’s mysteries sealed, they are left to reflect on the horrors they have faced and the supernatural forces at play. Though victorious, their minds are fractured, and the reality of what they’ve encountered continues to haunt them.

But their journey is far from over. As they prepare for their next chapter, a message from their old friend, Jackson Elias, brings new intrigue and challenges. The investigators are called to New York, where more profound mysteries surrounding the Carlyle Expedition await. The team must gather their strength, hone their skills, and brace for the dark unknown as their adventure crosses the ocean and into the heart of America. What lies ahead may be even more perilous than what they’ve left behind in Peru.