The Commandant

Further exploring the Hatchery, the heroes stumbled onto the Commandant's office. Barging in, they were disappointed that the enemy was awaiting them. The 4 different githyanki each posed a unique challenge and after 2 had gone down, one teleported to a large set of double doors, and kicking them open, called for assistance.

Answering was a creature unlike anything the heroes had ever encountered, a fire elemental. It's primary purpose was to keep the eggs of the hatchery warm so they could mature. It's secondary purpose was as defender of the structure.

Quickly finishing the remaining githyanki, the party focused on the massive ball of fire. They quickly learned that anytime someone hit it, a fire spark erupted off the creature and took on a will all it's own.

Much to my disappointment, this was not as challenging an encounter as I had hoped. Still, the players were surprised when the fire sparks kept showing up.

With their enemies defeated, the heroes explored the rest of the hatchery, making sure the eggs were destroyed, before heading for the teleporter in the Commandant's office.