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<blockquote data-quote="Ormazd" data-source="post: 5844305" data-attributes="member: 24334"><p><span style="color: Yellow">A post from Lumi, human knight, retconned to take the place of Torrent in the party that had been sent ahead to Eresh.</span></p><p>Several days ago I awoke from some sort of daze, a spell perhaps. Since Dreth's disappearance I've been wandering - lost, alone. Did I suffer some trauma, I wonder. I cannot recall much of what has happened since last I saw Dreth, nor how long ago that was. It is as if a veil has been lifted.</p><p></p><p>When I came to, I was in the midst of a fight. Somehow I'd gotten myself entangled with a group of adventurers battling some sort of air spirits. Though several of the party's members had lost their footing along the snowy path and fallen down into the ravines below, we managed to defeat them. The party was headed up the mountain path toward a monastery. Aimless, I followed.</p><p></p><p>Let me try to describe these adventurers as best I can. Van, a tiefling, has a somewhat disturbing countenance, yet seems to be a fairly reasonable being. I sense in him a certain kinship, though I know not why. The halfling monk, Merrick, is indeed a sight to behold. Though tiny in stature, his command over lightning and thunder is rather impressive. I am somewhat concerned by his insistent defiance of the Ragesian scourge. While honorable, it seems at times to border on obsessive. Ah well, who am I to judge? Finally, the monk, Karuna, and wizard, Alain, are something of a mystery. During our trek up the mountain they seemed entirely complacent, staring vacantly. I have since learned that they were under the influence of the Trillith, Balance. But I digress. Let me continue with the events that have unfolded since my mind has cleared.</p><p></p><p>The gates of the monastery were closed to us upon our arrival. Nothing the party said would convince the gate keeper to allow our entry. The others seemed determined to get in, convinced that the monks inside had some information we needed. Alain was roused enough to summon great eagles, on which we rode over the walls surrounding the monastery. We landed centrally and were immediately surrounded by the inhabitants. With a bit of negotiation, we were permitted to speak with one of the masters of the monastery. Master Longinus in fact gave us no new information, with regards to the town of Eresh at the base of the mountain. He restated his wish that we would determine the source of the town's malaise, and if possible disperse the Ragesian camp outside. Though ultimately an unfruitful visit, we were permitted safe lodgings for the night, and managed to recover soundly from the earlier fray.</p><p></p><p>Back down in Eresh, we managed to track down this Balance creature. The others explained that they had been taunted by it in an earlier visit. This time, the being was busy dying in the sickhouse. It told us that it had been influencing the town, providing balance in the face of discord. It explained it was a Trillith, the child of Trilla, a dragon who had been held hostage by Drakus Coaltongue. I wonder if this Trillith's presence was some foolhardy act of vengeance against the Ragesians camped outside the town. After the being apparently expired, its influence on the town was lifted and we were plunged once again into chaos.</p><p></p><p>We battled first a group of Ragesian soldiers, taking considerable damage and rescuing a family from a burning house. As we traveled through the town, we encountered a halfling rogue named Fiona, who had been a member of the party in some earlier adventures. She readily joined us just as we were attacked by more soldiers riding wyverns. One of them dropped some sort of explosive package right on me. Even after stamping out the blaze, I was essentially useless during the fight. The damned wyverns kept well out of reach of my sword, and truthfully I wouldn't trust even a magic crossbow with my life. Thing's always jamming up. Luckily the rest of the party was able to dispatch the creatures and the soldiers without much fuss, despite their wretched swooping about.</p><p></p><p>After gathering our strength we headed toward the bridge, thinking to hold it against what we thought was an onslaught of soldiers. During this time we could hear screams and a great rumbling sound coming from toward the town's entrance. We abandoned the bridge and cautiously approached the sound. We met the main Ragesian force, led by 2nd General Cygnus, riding a hideous eyeless beast. My comrades unleased their wrath upon the soldiers while I distracted the General and his dreadful mount. In the distance I noticed one of the General's men remove his turban. He had a devilish countenance, and I could feel some sort of power try to push into my mind. Praise to Avandra, I was able to overcome his attempt to control me. In the end, our party prevailed over the Ragesians, and much of the camp seems to have dispersed.</p><p></p><p>At this point, I suppose I will continue with this party. Though I do not revel in committing myself to yet another war, my skills seem to be a welcome addition. I do admit, the land would be well rid of this Ragesian abomination. The party seems bent on resisting the Ragesian army, and if Dreth was taken by Inquisitors as I suspect, they may lead me to him. Avandra willing, we will be reunited. The pains of battle cannot compare to the incessant, hollow ache of his absence.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ormazd, post: 5844305, member: 24334"] [COLOR="Yellow"]A post from Lumi, human knight, retconned to take the place of Torrent in the party that had been sent ahead to Eresh.[/COLOR] Several days ago I awoke from some sort of daze, a spell perhaps. Since Dreth's disappearance I've been wandering - lost, alone. Did I suffer some trauma, I wonder. I cannot recall much of what has happened since last I saw Dreth, nor how long ago that was. It is as if a veil has been lifted. When I came to, I was in the midst of a fight. Somehow I'd gotten myself entangled with a group of adventurers battling some sort of air spirits. Though several of the party's members had lost their footing along the snowy path and fallen down into the ravines below, we managed to defeat them. The party was headed up the mountain path toward a monastery. Aimless, I followed. Let me try to describe these adventurers as best I can. Van, a tiefling, has a somewhat disturbing countenance, yet seems to be a fairly reasonable being. I sense in him a certain kinship, though I know not why. The halfling monk, Merrick, is indeed a sight to behold. Though tiny in stature, his command over lightning and thunder is rather impressive. I am somewhat concerned by his insistent defiance of the Ragesian scourge. While honorable, it seems at times to border on obsessive. Ah well, who am I to judge? Finally, the monk, Karuna, and wizard, Alain, are something of a mystery. During our trek up the mountain they seemed entirely complacent, staring vacantly. I have since learned that they were under the influence of the Trillith, Balance. But I digress. Let me continue with the events that have unfolded since my mind has cleared. The gates of the monastery were closed to us upon our arrival. Nothing the party said would convince the gate keeper to allow our entry. The others seemed determined to get in, convinced that the monks inside had some information we needed. Alain was roused enough to summon great eagles, on which we rode over the walls surrounding the monastery. We landed centrally and were immediately surrounded by the inhabitants. With a bit of negotiation, we were permitted to speak with one of the masters of the monastery. Master Longinus in fact gave us no new information, with regards to the town of Eresh at the base of the mountain. He restated his wish that we would determine the source of the town's malaise, and if possible disperse the Ragesian camp outside. Though ultimately an unfruitful visit, we were permitted safe lodgings for the night, and managed to recover soundly from the earlier fray. Back down in Eresh, we managed to track down this Balance creature. The others explained that they had been taunted by it in an earlier visit. This time, the being was busy dying in the sickhouse. It told us that it had been influencing the town, providing balance in the face of discord. It explained it was a Trillith, the child of Trilla, a dragon who had been held hostage by Drakus Coaltongue. I wonder if this Trillith's presence was some foolhardy act of vengeance against the Ragesians camped outside the town. After the being apparently expired, its influence on the town was lifted and we were plunged once again into chaos. We battled first a group of Ragesian soldiers, taking considerable damage and rescuing a family from a burning house. As we traveled through the town, we encountered a halfling rogue named Fiona, who had been a member of the party in some earlier adventures. She readily joined us just as we were attacked by more soldiers riding wyverns. One of them dropped some sort of explosive package right on me. Even after stamping out the blaze, I was essentially useless during the fight. The damned wyverns kept well out of reach of my sword, and truthfully I wouldn't trust even a magic crossbow with my life. Thing's always jamming up. Luckily the rest of the party was able to dispatch the creatures and the soldiers without much fuss, despite their wretched swooping about. After gathering our strength we headed toward the bridge, thinking to hold it against what we thought was an onslaught of soldiers. During this time we could hear screams and a great rumbling sound coming from toward the town's entrance. We abandoned the bridge and cautiously approached the sound. We met the main Ragesian force, led by 2nd General Cygnus, riding a hideous eyeless beast. My comrades unleased their wrath upon the soldiers while I distracted the General and his dreadful mount. In the distance I noticed one of the General's men remove his turban. He had a devilish countenance, and I could feel some sort of power try to push into my mind. Praise to Avandra, I was able to overcome his attempt to control me. In the end, our party prevailed over the Ragesians, and much of the camp seems to have dispersed. At this point, I suppose I will continue with this party. Though I do not revel in committing myself to yet another war, my skills seem to be a welcome addition. I do admit, the land would be well rid of this Ragesian abomination. The party seems bent on resisting the Ragesian army, and if Dreth was taken by Inquisitors as I suspect, they may lead me to him. Avandra willing, we will be reunited. The pains of battle cannot compare to the incessant, hollow ache of his absence. [/QUOTE]
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