Silver Moon
Adventurer
Module 105: “Return of the Rod of the Seven Parts” (20 Year Anniversary Module). Night Six of Eleven, April 28, 2002, Game # 813. DM: Narg’s Player.
Cast of Characters
Blip, female gnome illusionist/thief
Blake, male halfling thief
Cassie-Andra, female half-elf magic-user/cleric
Jeremiah, male gnome thief
Kim-Sung, female half-dwarf druid
Mojo, male elf fighter
Toshiro, male human fighter
Narg Junior, male three-quarter elf fighter (NPC)
Roddy, male human fightr (NPC)
March 27, 1019:
The party find themselves on another plane, which many presume to be the elemental plane of air, as most of what surrounds them is sky and clouds. They are standing on some type of light-blue colored surface, solid enough to stand on but with a spongy feel to it.
The next team is preparing to depart. As it is comprised of seven members of the Silver Moon, As some of them have not adventured together as a group before Ilma's suggest that the team spend a few minutes to reacquaint themselves with each other before she whisks them away. Ilma tells them “Find the Rod or I’ll smash your faces in. Call me when you find it.” The group comments about how abrupt and surly she had become this week (in reference to this DM’s attitude). She then pops them out.
The group arrive on a ridge. A pair of soldiers are approaching, one familiar looking and wearing a familiar looking uniform. The other is a tall Scotsman wearing a kilt, although the DM modifies the man’s attire a bit from what is on the provided character sheet because he says “I don’t allow anyone looking like that into my module.” The tall man introduces himself as Roddy. He explains that he is from the Highland Kingdom.
The other says “Guys, don’t you recognize me?” Cassie, Kim, Mojo and Toshiro then realize that they are speaking to Narg Junior, the kid from an alternate reality that they had met in the orient six-months earlier. He is now about a decade older, human equivalent of late teens. He explains that they are in the Kingdom of Narg, where he is a Lieutenant in the Army, one of the King’s Rangers, and that they are currently battling giants. He says that it has been ten years since he saw them last “Nice to know you’re still alive,” comments Mojo.
He gives brief information about the war, in which they are allied with the neighboring Kingdom of Patton. Mojo comments “Patton? Aren’t they all dead yet?” “No” Narg Junior replies. Mojo answers “I’m not sure that I like this future, it gets blurier and blurier.” They ask about the Rod, and Narg Junior replies that he has a pretty good idea of who has it.
The party asks for more details about the war, and Narg Junior is rather vague in his reponse. “I knew we should have killed him when we had the chance,” Mojo mutters. Narg Junior goes on to explain that the war began with the invasion of Frost and Hill Giants. Toshiro asks “Which are better, frosted or unfrosted giants?” Roddy expresses the need to go kill these giants.
“Lead on McDuff” Mojo answers.
Jerry inquires as to how this tall Scotsman became associated with Narg Junior, and Roddy explains how he and the boy have been friends for years. Mojo makes a reply, implying that their relationship is probably also sexual in nature, earning him a nasty look from the celtic fighter.
Two giants attack from the adjacent hillside. Kim-Sung casts an entangle spell, and Blip takes to the air on her magic broom. Jerry says that it would help if he and Blake could get closer. Roddy asks Mojo “Why don’t you pick up the halfling and throw him.” Mojo replies “Because I’d first have to touch him. Wait, does anyone have a pair of tongs?”
Kim Sung’s player makes an unrelated comment. The group looks to her, and she replies “I’m the only one who hasn’t had a chance yet to say something that doesn’t have anything to do with the game.” “You’ll fit in just fine here,” the DM replies.
Meanwhile, the fighters have scaled the hill and Toshiro has hit the bad guy for 23 points of damage. Mojo tosses his hammer into another, as Narg Junior uses his Nargblade to sever the leg on the one that Toshiro hit. Both Blip and Cassie throw some spells into the creatures. Jerry sneaks in for a 9 point jab with his shortsword.
The first giant falls, and the second yells out to Mojo “Elf man me hurt.” Mojo comments “Such awful grammer. I am so tired of fighting the poorly educated. We just have to find a better class of monster.” as he jabs his sword into the giant for the death blow.
The giants are searched, but do not have the rod. “I’m not surprised,” comments Narg Junior. The boy and Mojo get into a discussion, which is a bit awkward, as Mojo barely knows the elf, but to Narg Junior he is speaking to his Stepfather, the man who raised him. The conversation eventually degenerates into a volitile discussion, with Mojo commenting about how “Look kid, you said I only became your parent to make you legitimate when you are born next year.” “Or nine years ago, from when we are now” the boy replies. Jerry comments “This time travel stuff is so confusing.” Roddy says “Nah, just do what I do. Ignore it.”
The giants are tracked back to a cave, where it assumed the rod is located. Cassie uses a Locate Objects spell to confirm it. The strategy is suggested to get everyone into the bag except for the two thieves who can turn invisible, Blip and Blake. The DM comments “Blip and Blake! That was one of my favorite breakfast cereal when I was a boy.” Jerry’s player says “Okay, so the invisible sneaky people are entering.” Mojo’s player exclaims “Invisible sneaky people, that was my favotire song from the 1950’s.”
They enter the room, seeing it filled with four giants standing around, one of whom has the Rod. Blip moves around for a back stab, leaving Blake with the Bag of holding. Blip casts an illusion at the doorway of several tough human fighters, who charge into the room. This captures the full attention of the giants, allowing Blake to dump real fighters out of the bag. They ask Blake which giant has the rod. He replies “The big one,” which doesn’t help much. Mojo says “You’re a halfling, they’re all big.” “That one,” Blake replies, pointing across the room. As he is still invisible, that also does not help. He is finally prodded to give enough of a description for them to know.
Meanwhile, Blip’s illusionary fighters continue to do well against the giants, with Blip making sure to have them react to the occassional hit in return. As the fighters charge into the monsters, weapons out, Jerry takes the bag from Blake, saying “You’re still invisible, use it. Go backstab the one with the rod.” Blake does as instructed.
The halfling succeeds in the backstab, causing the already wounded giant to stumble and drop the rod, which is quickly snatched up by Toshiro. Jerry starts to usher the party out of the cave, as the fighters continue to hit the remaining giants. Jerry manages to convinces them to do a fighting retreat.
Narg Junior misses two swordswipes in a row, and Mojo criticizes his fighting ability. Jerry says “Well, what do you expect. You raised him! This time around let’s try putting the kid with one of the tough, strong macho members of the party instead.” “Like Serita,” Blake interjects.
Blip drops a giant with her Wand of Illumination, as Blake gets in a backstab on another. Narg Junior finally hits, severing a leg. Mojo drops the last, assisted by Roddy. The group heads outside of the cave. Mojo and Narg Junior continue to exchange insults, with him commenting “I don’t care whose kid you are. I should find a way to go back in time and neuter your parents.”
Blip actually suggests to Narg Junior that he return with them back to their time. “Nah, that would make three of me present then” the boy comments, opting to stay when he is. Roddy chooses to accompany them.
Cast of Characters
Blip, female gnome illusionist/thief
Blake, male halfling thief
Cassie-Andra, female half-elf magic-user/cleric
Jeremiah, male gnome thief
Kim-Sung, female half-dwarf druid
Mojo, male elf fighter
Toshiro, male human fighter
Narg Junior, male three-quarter elf fighter (NPC)
Roddy, male human fightr (NPC)
March 27, 1019:
The party find themselves on another plane, which many presume to be the elemental plane of air, as most of what surrounds them is sky and clouds. They are standing on some type of light-blue colored surface, solid enough to stand on but with a spongy feel to it.
The next team is preparing to depart. As it is comprised of seven members of the Silver Moon, As some of them have not adventured together as a group before Ilma's suggest that the team spend a few minutes to reacquaint themselves with each other before she whisks them away. Ilma tells them “Find the Rod or I’ll smash your faces in. Call me when you find it.” The group comments about how abrupt and surly she had become this week (in reference to this DM’s attitude). She then pops them out.
The group arrive on a ridge. A pair of soldiers are approaching, one familiar looking and wearing a familiar looking uniform. The other is a tall Scotsman wearing a kilt, although the DM modifies the man’s attire a bit from what is on the provided character sheet because he says “I don’t allow anyone looking like that into my module.” The tall man introduces himself as Roddy. He explains that he is from the Highland Kingdom.
The other says “Guys, don’t you recognize me?” Cassie, Kim, Mojo and Toshiro then realize that they are speaking to Narg Junior, the kid from an alternate reality that they had met in the orient six-months earlier. He is now about a decade older, human equivalent of late teens. He explains that they are in the Kingdom of Narg, where he is a Lieutenant in the Army, one of the King’s Rangers, and that they are currently battling giants. He says that it has been ten years since he saw them last “Nice to know you’re still alive,” comments Mojo.
He gives brief information about the war, in which they are allied with the neighboring Kingdom of Patton. Mojo comments “Patton? Aren’t they all dead yet?” “No” Narg Junior replies. Mojo answers “I’m not sure that I like this future, it gets blurier and blurier.” They ask about the Rod, and Narg Junior replies that he has a pretty good idea of who has it.
The party asks for more details about the war, and Narg Junior is rather vague in his reponse. “I knew we should have killed him when we had the chance,” Mojo mutters. Narg Junior goes on to explain that the war began with the invasion of Frost and Hill Giants. Toshiro asks “Which are better, frosted or unfrosted giants?” Roddy expresses the need to go kill these giants.
“Lead on McDuff” Mojo answers.
Jerry inquires as to how this tall Scotsman became associated with Narg Junior, and Roddy explains how he and the boy have been friends for years. Mojo makes a reply, implying that their relationship is probably also sexual in nature, earning him a nasty look from the celtic fighter.
Two giants attack from the adjacent hillside. Kim-Sung casts an entangle spell, and Blip takes to the air on her magic broom. Jerry says that it would help if he and Blake could get closer. Roddy asks Mojo “Why don’t you pick up the halfling and throw him.” Mojo replies “Because I’d first have to touch him. Wait, does anyone have a pair of tongs?”
Kim Sung’s player makes an unrelated comment. The group looks to her, and she replies “I’m the only one who hasn’t had a chance yet to say something that doesn’t have anything to do with the game.” “You’ll fit in just fine here,” the DM replies.
Meanwhile, the fighters have scaled the hill and Toshiro has hit the bad guy for 23 points of damage. Mojo tosses his hammer into another, as Narg Junior uses his Nargblade to sever the leg on the one that Toshiro hit. Both Blip and Cassie throw some spells into the creatures. Jerry sneaks in for a 9 point jab with his shortsword.
The first giant falls, and the second yells out to Mojo “Elf man me hurt.” Mojo comments “Such awful grammer. I am so tired of fighting the poorly educated. We just have to find a better class of monster.” as he jabs his sword into the giant for the death blow.
The giants are searched, but do not have the rod. “I’m not surprised,” comments Narg Junior. The boy and Mojo get into a discussion, which is a bit awkward, as Mojo barely knows the elf, but to Narg Junior he is speaking to his Stepfather, the man who raised him. The conversation eventually degenerates into a volitile discussion, with Mojo commenting about how “Look kid, you said I only became your parent to make you legitimate when you are born next year.” “Or nine years ago, from when we are now” the boy replies. Jerry comments “This time travel stuff is so confusing.” Roddy says “Nah, just do what I do. Ignore it.”
The giants are tracked back to a cave, where it assumed the rod is located. Cassie uses a Locate Objects spell to confirm it. The strategy is suggested to get everyone into the bag except for the two thieves who can turn invisible, Blip and Blake. The DM comments “Blip and Blake! That was one of my favorite breakfast cereal when I was a boy.” Jerry’s player says “Okay, so the invisible sneaky people are entering.” Mojo’s player exclaims “Invisible sneaky people, that was my favotire song from the 1950’s.”
They enter the room, seeing it filled with four giants standing around, one of whom has the Rod. Blip moves around for a back stab, leaving Blake with the Bag of holding. Blip casts an illusion at the doorway of several tough human fighters, who charge into the room. This captures the full attention of the giants, allowing Blake to dump real fighters out of the bag. They ask Blake which giant has the rod. He replies “The big one,” which doesn’t help much. Mojo says “You’re a halfling, they’re all big.” “That one,” Blake replies, pointing across the room. As he is still invisible, that also does not help. He is finally prodded to give enough of a description for them to know.
Meanwhile, Blip’s illusionary fighters continue to do well against the giants, with Blip making sure to have them react to the occassional hit in return. As the fighters charge into the monsters, weapons out, Jerry takes the bag from Blake, saying “You’re still invisible, use it. Go backstab the one with the rod.” Blake does as instructed.
The halfling succeeds in the backstab, causing the already wounded giant to stumble and drop the rod, which is quickly snatched up by Toshiro. Jerry starts to usher the party out of the cave, as the fighters continue to hit the remaining giants. Jerry manages to convinces them to do a fighting retreat.
Narg Junior misses two swordswipes in a row, and Mojo criticizes his fighting ability. Jerry says “Well, what do you expect. You raised him! This time around let’s try putting the kid with one of the tough, strong macho members of the party instead.” “Like Serita,” Blake interjects.
Blip drops a giant with her Wand of Illumination, as Blake gets in a backstab on another. Narg Junior finally hits, severing a leg. Mojo drops the last, assisted by Roddy. The group heads outside of the cave. Mojo and Narg Junior continue to exchange insults, with him commenting “I don’t care whose kid you are. I should find a way to go back in time and neuter your parents.”
Blip actually suggests to Narg Junior that he return with them back to their time. “Nah, that would make three of me present then” the boy comments, opting to stay when he is. Roddy chooses to accompany them.