Post by David on Dec 5, 2008 16:04:19 GMT -5
While Squattingbeaver slept on the evening of the 18th, his dreams were visited by Blackrobe. Treblo was now waiting for the heroes at Tovag Baragu. In the morning of the 19th, the party (Ichi, Torr, Maedhros, Idky, Squattingbeaver, Lowdog, and Yavin) decided to split up -- 'Beaver would firegate Maedhros back to Pommeville and then cross back to Oerth, while the rest of the heroes waited.
Although there was no sign of Montrose at the other sacred fire, it was clear that others had joined the shaman from Charn; although layered thinly with frost, the apple groves of Pommeville were well tended. Squattingbeaver and Maedhros met up with Blackrobe and Treblo, as well as the mage's daughter, Aurora, and her three homoculai guardians. After a discussion, Treblo agreed to return with 'Beaver to cast spells on the party and then transport the half-elf to a cleric capable of regrowing his leg. Treblo passed out a couple of strength and fly spells and left. Ironically, the mage wound up turning Maedhros over to his baron, Moorak, who made sure the hapless cleric / mage would be restored.
Meanwhile, back on Charn, the heroes flew down to the edge of the water using the magical broom and spells from Treblo. En route, a group of strange, pygmy-like creatures hurled spears at the party, minorly nicking Yavin, but the party continued on their way. At the water's edge Squattingbeaver called first to his own totem (beavers) and then Idky's (ducks), but neither responded. Instead, the group is attacked by a pair of seaweed women -- kelpies who charm Idky and Lowdog. Torr manages to pull Idky out of the water while Ichi and Yavin destroy his kelpie. At the same time, although Squattingbeaver fails to kill the other kelpie, just as Lowdog loses consciousness, the shaman yanks his ally out of the water and on the shore the heroes manage to just kill the other seaweed creature. The party then decides to bypass Fleureville and continue south to Clavelle.
That evenings, the party slept away from the water's edge. They traveled out of the river valley for the next three days. In the pre-dawn hours of the 23rd, a black dragon out hunting swept down on the party. On it's first pass, the dragon breathed on Torr and Sqauttingbeaver, but was struck by lightning for it's troubles, thanks to the shaman's call lightning. Torr floated up to meet the dragon while the rest of the group scattered. Alas, but none of the party's missile fire could pierce the dragon's scales. On it's second pass, the dragon's acid again struck Torr, but as the paladin had drunk his potion of heroism, the paladin was largely unharmed. On it's third pass, 'Beaver's lightning struck again and again damaged the dragon's wings; it unleashed a spray of acid at Yavin and fled.
Squattingbeaver assumed the form of a hawk and gave chase while Yavin lighten loaded the rest of heroes on the brooms, with the cleric of Celestian levitating behind. By mid-morning, the heroes had arrived where the dragon had dove into the waters of the flooded river-valley. By this time, the party realized there was something amiss with the flood-plain of the area, keeping the city of Fleureville submerged.
The shaman performed a ritual and went to sleep near the water's edge, sending his dream-form out to find the dragon. After nearly an hour, Squattingbeaver located two empty lairs under the water and one containing a dragoness, licking her wounds...
'Beaver assumed the shape of a beaver while Idky cast both his free actions on Torr and Ichi, allowing the three to zip through the water down the submerged tunnel and into the dragon's lair. A water breathing from Idky on himself and Ichi ensured no one would drown (the other heroes being proficient swimmers). Using half of Torr's potion of Lowdog assumed the form of a seal and followed with Yavin and Idky.
In the partially-submerged cavern, Torr immediately charged the dragoness, air-walking over her veggie-pygmy defenders. Ichi, quaffed a potion of speed and joined the paladin. Meanwhile, the rest of the party fought the four plant creatures and their three dog-like mounts. Amazingly, Torr and Ichi each struck twice, quickly slaying the surprised dragoness, despite her attempt to blot out the heroes' light AND clawing and biting the pair!
Ichi, having slain her, bathed in the dragon's blood while the heroes finished off the last of the plant monsters.
Current status:
Squattingbeaver: 9 of 36 and 8gbs, 5psi, cast CLWx2, dowse, Strx2, call light
Idky: 34 of 41 and cast bless, hammer, wbx2, prayer, FAx2 WITH WB
Ichi: 36 of 58 with WB and FA
Torr: 55 of 67 and 7gbs with FA and 18/00
Lowdog: 71 of 79
Yavin: full (27) but 56 PSPs and cast FF, Prot E, CLW, produce flame, dust devil, LL
Eeps were 3570xps each and the cavern is FULL of treasure, like the ride, Pirates of the Caribbean!
Although there was no sign of Montrose at the other sacred fire, it was clear that others had joined the shaman from Charn; although layered thinly with frost, the apple groves of Pommeville were well tended. Squattingbeaver and Maedhros met up with Blackrobe and Treblo, as well as the mage's daughter, Aurora, and her three homoculai guardians. After a discussion, Treblo agreed to return with 'Beaver to cast spells on the party and then transport the half-elf to a cleric capable of regrowing his leg. Treblo passed out a couple of strength and fly spells and left. Ironically, the mage wound up turning Maedhros over to his baron, Moorak, who made sure the hapless cleric / mage would be restored.
Meanwhile, back on Charn, the heroes flew down to the edge of the water using the magical broom and spells from Treblo. En route, a group of strange, pygmy-like creatures hurled spears at the party, minorly nicking Yavin, but the party continued on their way. At the water's edge Squattingbeaver called first to his own totem (beavers) and then Idky's (ducks), but neither responded. Instead, the group is attacked by a pair of seaweed women -- kelpies who charm Idky and Lowdog. Torr manages to pull Idky out of the water while Ichi and Yavin destroy his kelpie. At the same time, although Squattingbeaver fails to kill the other kelpie, just as Lowdog loses consciousness, the shaman yanks his ally out of the water and on the shore the heroes manage to just kill the other seaweed creature. The party then decides to bypass Fleureville and continue south to Clavelle.
That evenings, the party slept away from the water's edge. They traveled out of the river valley for the next three days. In the pre-dawn hours of the 23rd, a black dragon out hunting swept down on the party. On it's first pass, the dragon breathed on Torr and Sqauttingbeaver, but was struck by lightning for it's troubles, thanks to the shaman's call lightning. Torr floated up to meet the dragon while the rest of the group scattered. Alas, but none of the party's missile fire could pierce the dragon's scales. On it's second pass, the dragon's acid again struck Torr, but as the paladin had drunk his potion of heroism, the paladin was largely unharmed. On it's third pass, 'Beaver's lightning struck again and again damaged the dragon's wings; it unleashed a spray of acid at Yavin and fled.
Squattingbeaver assumed the form of a hawk and gave chase while Yavin lighten loaded the rest of heroes on the brooms, with the cleric of Celestian levitating behind. By mid-morning, the heroes had arrived where the dragon had dove into the waters of the flooded river-valley. By this time, the party realized there was something amiss with the flood-plain of the area, keeping the city of Fleureville submerged.
The shaman performed a ritual and went to sleep near the water's edge, sending his dream-form out to find the dragon. After nearly an hour, Squattingbeaver located two empty lairs under the water and one containing a dragoness, licking her wounds...
'Beaver assumed the shape of a beaver while Idky cast both his free actions on Torr and Ichi, allowing the three to zip through the water down the submerged tunnel and into the dragon's lair. A water breathing from Idky on himself and Ichi ensured no one would drown (the other heroes being proficient swimmers). Using half of Torr's potion of Lowdog assumed the form of a seal and followed with Yavin and Idky.
In the partially-submerged cavern, Torr immediately charged the dragoness, air-walking over her veggie-pygmy defenders. Ichi, quaffed a potion of speed and joined the paladin. Meanwhile, the rest of the party fought the four plant creatures and their three dog-like mounts. Amazingly, Torr and Ichi each struck twice, quickly slaying the surprised dragoness, despite her attempt to blot out the heroes' light AND clawing and biting the pair!
Ichi, having slain her, bathed in the dragon's blood while the heroes finished off the last of the plant monsters.
Current status:
Squattingbeaver: 9 of 36 and 8gbs, 5psi, cast CLWx2, dowse, Strx2, call light
Idky: 34 of 41 and cast bless, hammer, wbx2, prayer, FAx2 WITH WB
Ichi: 36 of 58 with WB and FA
Torr: 55 of 67 and 7gbs with FA and 18/00
Lowdog: 71 of 79
Yavin: full (27) but 56 PSPs and cast FF, Prot E, CLW, produce flame, dust devil, LL
Eeps were 3570xps each and the cavern is FULL of treasure, like the ride, Pirates of the Caribbean!
