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<blockquote data-quote="Abciximab" data-source="post: 4411202" data-attributes="member: 46017"><p style="text-align: center"><strong>On a Mission – Part I</strong></p><p></p><p>Having agreed to the task and taking the time to rest and heal, the companions finally returned to the Tower of the Way. Having been instructed in their use they moved to the portals. Wencis turned to the others, “Which one first?”</p><p></p><p>A brief discussion and it was settled – the Lich’s phylactery. </p><p></p><p>Stepping through the appropriate portal, they found themselves in a swamp. Small islets of dry land rose from murky water in spots. Cypress trees moss-heavy branches over their heads and the scent of greenery and decay was almost overwhelming. </p><p></p><p>In the distance, crumbling walls of stone rose from the waters. Most stood some ten feet in height, though the southwest corner and a narrow chimney to the east were taller. These appeared to be the remains of an old keep, lost now to the swamp. </p><p></p><p>Ahead of them a serpentine form coiled and uncoiled within the cover of a large cypress tree. Its humanoid head watched in the direction of the ruins. Amid the crumbling walls, also crouching for cover, they saw a green skinned woman of hideous visage. Almost simultaneously the two creatures noticed the companions. </p><p></p><p>As Frankie and Wencis moved toward the green skinned hag, a glowing bead flew from the Naga and the resulting Fireball engulfed the Hag as well as the two companions. Celtir fired his bow at the Naga, as Bootsy ran into the muck to close the distance between himself and the creature.</p><p></p><p>The battlefield was quickly covered with balls and rays of fire, lightning bolts and magic missiles from Bootsy, the Hag and the Naga. Celtir continued to target the Naga with his bow Frankie and Wencis closed with the Hag, striking and slashing at her when they had the chance. They both were engulfed by the Fireballs and other spells that were targeted upon the hag by the Naga. </p><p></p><p>Having suffered wounds from both Frankie and Wencis the Hag cast a quick spell and disappeared, reappearing a short distance away, behind a cypress tree. A burst of Magic Missiles from the Hag dropped Wencis to the ground. Celtir quickly ran over and healed his wounds as Frankie charged the Hag and finally was able to strike her down. As Bootsy summoned forth an Acid Arrow that burned the Naga’s Flesh, the others moved to close with the serpent. Celtir prayers to Solonor were answered in the form of an energy filled storm that burned at the flesh of the creature. Between the continuing effects of the storm and the burning acid, the Naga quickly fell. </p><p></p><p>Searching the area, they found little of value, though they did locate a small jeweled box on the Hag that they believed was the object of their quest. The companions quickly returned through the portal.</p><p></p><p>After another quick discussion wherein Wencis pointed out the fact that living creatures may be in danger, they decided to check on the Fey. </p><p></p><p>Stepping through the portal they found themselves in a sunlit glade of deep green. Great trees towered above them and the smell of growing things filled the air. From ahead, they heard the sound of falling water. </p><p></p><p>Celtir looked about, sniffed the air and knew right away, “We’re too late.” Over it all he could detect the faint coppery smell of blood on the faint breeze. The companions moved forward.</p><p></p><p>The forest opened up to reveal a small inlet on the shore of a lake. A narrow waterfall plummeted from a tree filed hill into a grotto lined with glistening stones. Where the water churned into a white froth, a number of corpses floated face down and others were scattered along the banks.</p><p></p><p>Over the roar of the water Celtir heard a sound, like a faint whisper. A gentle voice that seemed to emanate from the water fall was calling his name. As he stepped into the water, the shimmering mist of the falls suddenly took the shape of a woman’s face. Her features marked her as one of the Fey, but her eyes were glazed over with sadness. </p><p></p><p>“I fear you are too late to aid us,” she whispered into his mind, “Yet you have the chance to avenge us.” </p><p></p><p>Standing there in the water, Celtir knew he had received the blessing of the Fey.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">----------</p><p></p><p>Having returned through the portal, the companions had decided the king’s scepter would be next.</p><p></p><p>The air where they arrived was warm and the ground was dusty. High cliffs stretched in either direction all the way to the horizon. Two sharp ravines cut through them forming narrow valleys. Only scattered foliage broke the monotonous view of the landscape. </p><p></p><p>Stepping into the ravine to their right, the companions felt a dry wind whipping through it that shrouded the echo of their footsteps and the calls of distant birds. Coming around a corner they were confronted with a reptilian creature covered in rust-red scales with horns on it head. It had a massive mace in one hand and a shield in the other, its two pronged tail twitched as tough with a mind of its own. </p><p></p><p>Frankie charged foreword, slashing at the creature with his axe with Wencis close behind striking the creature with his hammer. A sparkling ray shot from Bootsy’s hand striking the creature square in the chest and it seemed to sag as if weakened. Celtir cast Air Walk and climbed into the air. With a speed that astonished the companions, the creature turned on Frankie and quickly smashed him three times with his mace, gored him with its horns and slashed him with its tail. Frankie’s magical armor absorbed much of the impact but the creature left him bloodied. He quickly answered the creatures blow’s with two of his own as his companions gave the creature all they had. An Acid Arrow from Bootsy, two arrows from Celtir and Wencis’ hammer all slammed into the great creature but it seemed undaunted as it pummeled Frankie again with another series of attacks. Knowing he would not stand against another of this creature’s devastating attacks, Frankie carefully fell back. Luckily the attacks from his companions dropped the creature where it stood.</p><p></p><p>As Celtir lowered himself back to the ground he hurried over to where Frankie was to heal some of his more grievous wounds. As they turned to continue on their way down the ravine, another one of the creatures appeared, squeezing out from a narrow space in the rock. </p><p></p><p>Once again Frankie fearlessly charged forward and Bootsy fired another Enfeebling ray at the creature. Wencis’ Hammer and two arrows from Celtir followed close behind. Frankie was subjected to another round of attacks from this creature, once again leaving him bloodied. Frankie stood his ground, slashing back at the creature with his axe as an Acid Arrow from Bootsy burned at the creatures flesh. Wencis slammed at the creature with his electrically charged hammer and Celtir petitioned Solonor for another of his Holy Storms. Though both Frankie and Wencis suffered from the creature’s attacks, the companions were able to dispatch it quickly.</p><p></p><p>Celtir once again offered a bout of healing and soon the companions were ready to advance through the ravine once more.</p><p></p><p>End of Session 15.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abciximab, post: 4411202, member: 46017"] [CENTER][B]On a Mission – Part I[/B][/CENTER] Having agreed to the task and taking the time to rest and heal, the companions finally returned to the Tower of the Way. Having been instructed in their use they moved to the portals. Wencis turned to the others, “Which one first?” A brief discussion and it was settled – the Lich’s phylactery. Stepping through the appropriate portal, they found themselves in a swamp. Small islets of dry land rose from murky water in spots. Cypress trees moss-heavy branches over their heads and the scent of greenery and decay was almost overwhelming. In the distance, crumbling walls of stone rose from the waters. Most stood some ten feet in height, though the southwest corner and a narrow chimney to the east were taller. These appeared to be the remains of an old keep, lost now to the swamp. Ahead of them a serpentine form coiled and uncoiled within the cover of a large cypress tree. Its humanoid head watched in the direction of the ruins. Amid the crumbling walls, also crouching for cover, they saw a green skinned woman of hideous visage. Almost simultaneously the two creatures noticed the companions. As Frankie and Wencis moved toward the green skinned hag, a glowing bead flew from the Naga and the resulting Fireball engulfed the Hag as well as the two companions. Celtir fired his bow at the Naga, as Bootsy ran into the muck to close the distance between himself and the creature. The battlefield was quickly covered with balls and rays of fire, lightning bolts and magic missiles from Bootsy, the Hag and the Naga. Celtir continued to target the Naga with his bow Frankie and Wencis closed with the Hag, striking and slashing at her when they had the chance. They both were engulfed by the Fireballs and other spells that were targeted upon the hag by the Naga. Having suffered wounds from both Frankie and Wencis the Hag cast a quick spell and disappeared, reappearing a short distance away, behind a cypress tree. A burst of Magic Missiles from the Hag dropped Wencis to the ground. Celtir quickly ran over and healed his wounds as Frankie charged the Hag and finally was able to strike her down. As Bootsy summoned forth an Acid Arrow that burned the Naga’s Flesh, the others moved to close with the serpent. Celtir prayers to Solonor were answered in the form of an energy filled storm that burned at the flesh of the creature. Between the continuing effects of the storm and the burning acid, the Naga quickly fell. Searching the area, they found little of value, though they did locate a small jeweled box on the Hag that they believed was the object of their quest. The companions quickly returned through the portal. After another quick discussion wherein Wencis pointed out the fact that living creatures may be in danger, they decided to check on the Fey. Stepping through the portal they found themselves in a sunlit glade of deep green. Great trees towered above them and the smell of growing things filled the air. From ahead, they heard the sound of falling water. Celtir looked about, sniffed the air and knew right away, “We’re too late.” Over it all he could detect the faint coppery smell of blood on the faint breeze. The companions moved forward. The forest opened up to reveal a small inlet on the shore of a lake. A narrow waterfall plummeted from a tree filed hill into a grotto lined with glistening stones. Where the water churned into a white froth, a number of corpses floated face down and others were scattered along the banks. Over the roar of the water Celtir heard a sound, like a faint whisper. A gentle voice that seemed to emanate from the water fall was calling his name. As he stepped into the water, the shimmering mist of the falls suddenly took the shape of a woman’s face. Her features marked her as one of the Fey, but her eyes were glazed over with sadness. “I fear you are too late to aid us,” she whispered into his mind, “Yet you have the chance to avenge us.” Standing there in the water, Celtir knew he had received the blessing of the Fey. [CENTER]----------[/CENTER] Having returned through the portal, the companions had decided the king’s scepter would be next. The air where they arrived was warm and the ground was dusty. High cliffs stretched in either direction all the way to the horizon. Two sharp ravines cut through them forming narrow valleys. Only scattered foliage broke the monotonous view of the landscape. Stepping into the ravine to their right, the companions felt a dry wind whipping through it that shrouded the echo of their footsteps and the calls of distant birds. Coming around a corner they were confronted with a reptilian creature covered in rust-red scales with horns on it head. It had a massive mace in one hand and a shield in the other, its two pronged tail twitched as tough with a mind of its own. Frankie charged foreword, slashing at the creature with his axe with Wencis close behind striking the creature with his hammer. A sparkling ray shot from Bootsy’s hand striking the creature square in the chest and it seemed to sag as if weakened. Celtir cast Air Walk and climbed into the air. With a speed that astonished the companions, the creature turned on Frankie and quickly smashed him three times with his mace, gored him with its horns and slashed him with its tail. Frankie’s magical armor absorbed much of the impact but the creature left him bloodied. He quickly answered the creatures blow’s with two of his own as his companions gave the creature all they had. An Acid Arrow from Bootsy, two arrows from Celtir and Wencis’ hammer all slammed into the great creature but it seemed undaunted as it pummeled Frankie again with another series of attacks. Knowing he would not stand against another of this creature’s devastating attacks, Frankie carefully fell back. Luckily the attacks from his companions dropped the creature where it stood. As Celtir lowered himself back to the ground he hurried over to where Frankie was to heal some of his more grievous wounds. As they turned to continue on their way down the ravine, another one of the creatures appeared, squeezing out from a narrow space in the rock. Once again Frankie fearlessly charged forward and Bootsy fired another Enfeebling ray at the creature. Wencis’ Hammer and two arrows from Celtir followed close behind. Frankie was subjected to another round of attacks from this creature, once again leaving him bloodied. Frankie stood his ground, slashing back at the creature with his axe as an Acid Arrow from Bootsy burned at the creatures flesh. Wencis slammed at the creature with his electrically charged hammer and Celtir petitioned Solonor for another of his Holy Storms. Though both Frankie and Wencis suffered from the creature’s attacks, the companions were able to dispatch it quickly. Celtir once again offered a bout of healing and soon the companions were ready to advance through the ravine once more. End of Session 15. [/QUOTE]
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