The First Fruits of Advancement

Carver stands with the spectral Chip on his shoulder, Ignatius holds golden healing and violet harmful power in opposite hands, and Rage plays paired drums surrounded by bardic rings.

Scene

The party emerges from Richten House transformed by its experiences: Carver as an Artillerist accompanied by Chip, Ignatius as a salve-bearing Warrior of Mercy, and Rage as a barbarian whose drums channel his new bardic magic.

Artistic interpretation

This is a symbolic ensemble portrait rather than one literal instant. The visible magical effects represent the characters’ level 3 abilities. Rage’s greataxe is intentionally outside the composition but remains part of his canonical equipment.