Minja

As the sun hit the horizon, black clouds raced to fill the sky and thunder rolled across the land.   A great downpour followed, accompanied by a tremendous display of lightning and cacophonous thunder.  Shortly the storm passed and the skies cleared.  Stars were visible but no moon dominated the sky.

Welcome to the Jungle

.... Into the heat and humidity.  Having barely realized that Gregor was gone and the mists surrounded them, the party found themselves standing in a clearing of a lush tropical jungle.  The appressive heat and humidity quickly coated their bodies in sweat.

Dark of the Moon

Drovic cast the scroll of Finger of Death at Gregor but it fizzled at the end of his finger.  Baru lunged forward to attack Dmitri.  He recalled his inability to even scratch Gregor previously.  The rest of the battle, hitting the ground unconscious, he didn't recall at all.  Four more boyarsky entered the hall from the south end.

The Boyar's Hall

Seglun said that the wall was easy to climb as she clambered right up to the top.  "Follow me she yelled down."
Arvien, perturbed whispered' "A little quieter, please.  We are still trying to sneak in here."

Vorostokov

In the morning the party and Mikhail left the witches and headed toward Vorostokov.  The air was still bitter as the party headed out into the vast spaces of snow, ice and fir trees.  Night had settled over the land, which may have been a blessing.

In Gregor's Power

Arvien said the wolves were congregating on the edges of town. She did not see the great black wolf but several "werewolves" seemed to be present among the other wolves.  Ralom revived the old man beside the altar.  He thanked Ralom and introduced himself as Sergei Ikoviev, the priest of Kirinova.

Arayashka in the Zilinya Neshka

A middle aged, large woman brings cider and bread to the heroes.  She introduces herself as Greta, the inn proprietor.   Seglun tell her that the bread is not required the party has some of their own.  It is clear that Torgov is in dire need of its meager food supplies.

The Yeneskyy

Arvien was freezing, this cold was bone chilling, The air was unnaturally still and clear in the frozen woods.  The only sounds were the crackle and rustle of the heroes boot in the snow and ragged, steaming breaths.  Exposed hands and faces were throbbing with pain.

Mandalain's Demise

The clinic was quiet and still dark.  Suddenly a bolt of lightning illuminated the foyer.  Creepy shadows crept along the walls.  Grunyar was rifling the body of Dr. Tasker but he found only a set of keys on a keyring.  Ralom was interested in the blades of the thugs.  Arvien identified them as +3 daggers.  Everyone but Drovic took one.

Mullonga's Ghettoes

Arvien was stunned, how did that hag become bigger as she was walking away from us.  Baru pointed out that the group had been shrunken.  He pointed to the black cats that padded their way toward the party.  Ralom looked around trying to find a way out, but Seglun immediately attacked the cats, even though she was tiny.

A Night at the Ballet

The Ice Monster was a difficult enemy.  It was apparently driven by someone in the Nightmare Court and fought bravely and intensely.  Clearly some fire attacks were flung at the creature.  The battle was hard and long and by the time it was over the party decided that they needed a rest before attempting to find the ghettos. 

Forest of Everchange

Well this is nice Arvien though sarcastically.  No food anywhere to be seen.  Seglun took off for the cliff which she found easy to clamber up to the top.  She lowered a rope which Grunyar tied off at the bottom and the whole crew, including the sailors headed up to a grassy expanse.

The Rocky Shoals

The party spent an uneventful night following the nightmare ordeal with Captain Sylus.  The next morning they went out into Egertus to search for magic items to purchase.  Everyone came back to the Clinic with some new fancy items.  When everyone returned, they were summoned to Dr. Illhousen's office.

The Loathsome Deep

Baru set out toward the large shipwreck to the party's left.  Drovic headed a little toward the north from there.  All the wrecked ships were shattered and broken in pieces.  Suddenly a school of small fish swam out toward Baru.  He hefted his sword but relaxed as the school was harmless and ignored him.  Baru heard Sylus call out again for Aylor, It seemed closer now but it was hard to tell.

Dream a Little Dream

Quickly scanning the seabed Baru saw large fish bearing down on the party.  As they closed it was clear that Barracuda were attacking.  Several sailors intercepted some of the fish, but others Barracuda made their way through to Captain Sylus, Aylor and the heroes.  The underwater battle was begun.

The Strangler Strikes

Seglun led the party toward the Salty Dog through the darkened streets of Egertus.  She turned into a narrow streets just as another bolt of lightning illuminated the sky.  It was almost fully night and a torrent of rain fell from the rumbling sky.  The rain hammered at the party like small stones, for the drops were large, cold, and filling with great velocity.  It took only a few moments for their clothing to become drenched, and they could hardly see more than a few feet ahead through curtains of pounding rain.

Unholy Night

Seglun opened the door at the top of the outside staircase.  She was surprised when behind the door was open sky.  Looking right she saw the old keep with its two towers rising into the sky.  But there was no curtain wall nor keep behind the door, in fact it was two stories down to the muddy ground.

Wonder While We Wander

Seglun and Grunyar rushed under the portcullis into the Barbican.  Turning to head up the ramp into the castle they immediately found Goblyns in the the way.  Suddenly the outside portcullis squawked and rattled down separating the party into two groups.  A volley of arrows rained down from the second floor of the Barbican into the remaining party outside the portcullis.

A Sapling in the Courtyard

Seglun led the way under the portcullis followed closely by Baru.  Seeing no Goblyns or any other obstacle they motioned for the rest of the heroes to emerge.  Swiftly the group marched down the road.  Arvien thought that is was about 8 or 10 miles back to Shelaugh's sanctuary, so they marched quickly.

Escape from Tristenoira??

Arvien was hungry.  "Let's go find the kitchen, we need some food," she exclaimed.  Drovic recalled that the kitchen was on the first floor of the keep.  So down the stairs the party tromped only to find the kitchen was closed, maybe for good.

Mysterious Missives

Seglun headed down the middle hallway to a sitting area under two windows that overlooked the oak tree.  The servant girl was sitting there knitting a scarf.  She did not respond to the arrival of Seglun.  Drovic looked into another door, which led once again to a small servants quarters.  Ralom headed down the north-south hallway to a door on the west which led to a stairway headed down.  Calling Baru and Seglun forward the party headed down the rickety stairway.

Andrew ApFittle

"Where the hell were you?" demanded Baru as he glared at the small halfling.  "I can't see in the dark.  Did you want a fireball flung randomly into the area?" replied Arvien.  Ralom meanwhile was doling out more healing as the party had several members in serious condition.

The ApBlanc Horror

After lying on the floor for a minute or two, Arvien finally raised her head and moaned "What was that?"  She let her head rest on the floor once again as she realized she wasn't dead.  Ralom hurried over to apply healing as did Drovic.

Yet Another Lord

Seglun was sorting through the papers on the desk when she suddenly found a sheaf of papers.  When she studied them they appeared to be Terms of Surrender dated 1933, from Birnam to Marc ApBlanc.  As she read on the following section stood out.

Morholt's Request

Seglun rushed up to the door to the prison cells and flung it open.  Inside were five Goblyns lazily watching the cells.  The party set to the attack immediately with surprise on their side.  The party waded into the prison cell area and set upon the Goblyns.  Suddenly there was a scream from the rear of the party as Arvien found Goblyns at her back.

Round and Round

Only one other exit was apparent in the treasure room, a door leading south.  Seglun tried the door but it was locked, so Varrid again attempted to disable the locking mechanism to no avail.  Seglun grabbed her last bottle of acid and poured it on the hinges and then with Baru's help, pulled the door from the frame. 

Brangain's Lament

Ralom wanted to sleep in the hallway and wait for time to change while the party was standing still.  Arvien whined and wheedled about the soft bed that was in the bedroom the Minstrel had let them use.  "I need to sleep comfortably to prepare the Lightning Bolt for tomorrows battle against these guards," she begged.  Finally Varrid, Drovic and Baru convinced Ralom to head back to the bedroom.

Midnight Run

Inside the guest bedroom the rest of the party was preparing for a meal when Arvien returned.  They noticed that there was lightning flashing outside the window, and gobs of rain was falling.  Strangely though they did not hear the rain or any thunder.  Arvien stood outside the door and called in to see if the rest of the party could still hear her.  Seglun answered in the affirmative and the door was opened to reveal the guestroom just as Arvien, Grunyar and Ralom had left it. 

Time after Time

Ralom was confused as he headed to the eastern door, which he found locked.  This is strange the door was off its hinges when we were last in this room.  Where is the mud and the tracks and how did we get in here, he wondered since the double doors leading in from the south were completely missing.

Goblyns in the Barbican

So the party headed back to Sanctuary, Varrid was sorely disappointed since she was sure they would find a way out of Forlorn in the Maw.  "Why did we not follow Svendar?  Or at least keep and eye on him.  We could be out of this nightmare by now if we had."  Drovic replied, "I wonder where Svendar actually has gone to?  He certainly could get lost on his own."

The Maw of Arawn

In the morning Maeve described the Horn of the Sacred Grove to Ralom, "It is a brightly polished horn carved from an antler, trimmed with gold and studded with glittering crystals."  Ralom limned a picture of the horn is his mind and cast locate object.  The whole party with Maeve and Shelaugh in addition, transited the area of Shelaugh's Rowan Faction.

Sanctuary

Arvien started out by calling down a fireball on a large group of the Zombie Wolves.  None of them died from the fire but several were severely singed.  Grunyar clambered up a tree after being attacked from two wolves.  Baru, Seglun were surrounded by several wolves and once in a while they were tripped and fell prone from the attacks.  Varrid moved up to flank a wolf, while Drovic called a flaming sphere onto one wolf who died from the flames.

Still Waters

Grunyar ran back into the cavern, over the trap and waited for the Goblyns to follow and trip the trap.  The rest of the party struggled against the metal net, which did not give way.  No one could move but they could push against the net with their strength. 

Caverns of the Dead

Arvien, screaming a battle cry, dashed off toward a cliff face in the distance.  She seemed to be headed on a tack to run head on into the stone wall.  The rest of the party looked on agape as their demure magic user let out another bellow.

Howling Vengeance

With no regard for personal safety the heroes, in hound form, were rampaging their way through the forest.  The dark skinned man blew his horn and directed the hounds while the red haired woman ran with the party.  The heroes were chasing a group of Goblyns and soon had them treed.

Goblyn Attack

Drovic thought he didn't have a prayer when the Goblyn kept gnawing on his face, even trying to breathe was difficult.  Two Goblyns were attempting to wrap up Petar in their net, when Petar suddenly appeared dazed for a moment and then let loose a flaming sphere that rolled into on of the Goblyns caught in the web.  Petar appeared shocked at this sudden fortunate turn.

Through Dark Lord

Baru moved toward Soth, knelt in front of him and said "Your world is being torn apart, we have freed you from your imprisonment.  Let us go and we will bring no more trouble into Sithicus."  Soth visage froze slightly as his gaze seemed to look into the void.

You Have Spoiled My Dreams

While Lord Soth continued to mouth words and stare at the heroes randomly, Baru was busy trying to determine what they should attempt in the fifth mirror.  "We shouldn't wait, just rush right onto the tournament field," he suggested.  Ralom countered with "Maybe I can just help Lord Pal to vanquish Soth!"  Grunyar just tried to remember where the dragon was and how big it was.

Clearing the Mirrors

"So we are against Soth in every situation?" wondered Baru as the party saw the change in the figure on the throne.  Grunyar suggested setting some sort of trap for Soth, "When he is fully animate, we want some defense against the Death Knight!"