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<blockquote data-quote="Mathew_Freeman" data-source="post: 5080283" data-attributes="member: 1846"><p><strong>Iben Falls</strong></p><p></p><p>The giant lizards proved to be eager and unpredictable mounts. One by one the adventurers spurred their hissing beasts out of the gaping window, lunging into the darkness, and down the sheer rockface of the Drow city. Far below, the vortex of clouds broiled and swirled, like a spiralling thunderhead lit from within by sporadic flashes of lightning.</p><p></p><p>The party rallied together, their mounts clinging to the vertical rockface, only their harnesses kept them from a long fall into the dark sky below.</p><p></p><p>‘To leave this place it appears that we must climb, and cross the ceiling of this cavern!’ yelled Aengus.</p><p></p><p>‘Then I suggest we do so with haste!’ returned Thunder, as large windows below them suddenly erupted with bristling black spider legs. Clambering out onto the city wall came a squadron of six Drow giant spider riders. With spears, swords and nets readied, they gave chase.</p><p></p><p>The adventurers urged their mounts upwards, each taking a different route around the craggy architecture of Guningagap. Their pursuers were fast and agile, and they quickly began to close. Suddenly two more leapt out of a cave mouth nearby and skittered in to flank the lizard riders. One fired a dart from a small crossbow, the bolt ripping through Sigurd’s cloak and into her shoulder. She reeled in the saddle, but kept her seat.</p><p></p><p>Iben, who had been last out of the lizard stables, wheeled his mount about with a twist of his body.</p><p></p><p>‘Keep going!’ He shouted, ‘I thirst for Drow blood still!’</p><p></p><p>Karl and Sigurd had been just infront of the barbarian. By the time they saw what was happening they were already far ahead.</p><p></p><p>‘Iben!’ Shouted the wizard, but the Northman spurred his mount into a downwards charge. The giant lizard grasped at the rock with powerful claws as it lurched and leapt down the rockface. With one slice of his hunting knife, Iben severed his riding harness. He leapt from the saddle into the dark air.</p><p></p><p>The front rank of Drow saw the giant lizard still charging towards them and desperately tried to steer their mounts out of the way. The lizard ploughed into the first two giant spiders, and then lost its grip. It tumbled out of control, scattering spiders all around it.</p><p></p><p>As the lizard impacted, Iben was in freefall over the heads of the main pack. The three Drow in the rear guard steered out of the way of the carnage as it fell towards them. Those above fell into those below until all that could be seen was mass of flailing spider legs plummeting down the rockface. Iben drew a sword from his back and decapitated the first Drow and then the second as he fell. The last just had time to lower his spear when Iben slammed into him. The barbarian hit with such force as to pull both rider and mount from the wall. As they fell into the darkness drow and human were still locked in a grapple, his enemies spear protuding far from Iben’s shoulder.</p><p></p><p>At the edge of the city the remaining adventurers drew their mounts to a sudden halt to see the last of the figures falling slowly into the night below.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>‘Such valour, I have not seen it’s like.’ spoke Thunder solemnly.</p><p></p><p>‘Now thats what I call an exit!’ Karl nodded with admiration.</p><p></p><p>‘We have slain near all the nobility of their city,’ began Aengus, ‘Not to mention most of my extended family. While I sense that we will benefit from Hel’s protection, there will be those who will not forgive this, for many lifetimes to come. The time to mourn our friend is not now. We should not linger.’</p><p></p><p>Travelling upside down across the roof of the underworld, clear pathways led the party between the stalacites and through the growths of giant funghi. At length they reached a cave mouth where the giant lizards scuttled inside, coming to a rest on solid ground. As gravity reasserted itself the adventurers found they had to sit down on the rock floor to gather their senses. Weak on her feet from the loss of blood, Sigurd fell out of her saddle and collapsed. Quick work by Thunder revealed the bolt had been poisoned, and although he was able to steady her condition she quickly lapsed into unconsciousness.</p><p></p><p>‘If these drow maps do not lie, it will be a journey of many days, perhaps weeks, before we reach the surface,’ said Aengus. ‘The dangers we face will be many. We will not emerge without a fight.’</p><p></p><p>‘Iben would have wanted it that way’, quipped Karl.</p><p></p><p>‘Then let us not disappoint him.’ spoke Thunder.</p><p></p><p>Far below in the eternal darkness of the underworld, Guningagap was silent.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: orange">Note: This marks the post-credits wrap-up, as it were, detailng the death (?) of Iben. James, who was playing him, has moved back to Australia as of last year.</span></p><p><span style="color: orange"></span></p><p><span style="color: orange">However, I am pleased to announce that my friend Sean, better known on these boards as Khynal, will be joining us tomorrow playing a human Paladin. Under what circumstances we meet him, and what happens next, I have no idea, but I'm very excited to be picking up this campaign.</span></p><p><span style="color: orange"></span></p><p><span style="color: orange">I'll try and get details of what Paragon Path everyone picked, and post them up at the end of the next write-up.</span></p><p><span style="color: orange"></span></p><p><span style="color: orange">Edit: As it turned out, Sigurd's player couldn't make it yesterday, so I've added in a little revision to help us out, narratively.</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mathew_Freeman, post: 5080283, member: 1846"] [b]Iben Falls[/b] The giant lizards proved to be eager and unpredictable mounts. One by one the adventurers spurred their hissing beasts out of the gaping window, lunging into the darkness, and down the sheer rockface of the Drow city. Far below, the vortex of clouds broiled and swirled, like a spiralling thunderhead lit from within by sporadic flashes of lightning. The party rallied together, their mounts clinging to the vertical rockface, only their harnesses kept them from a long fall into the dark sky below. ‘To leave this place it appears that we must climb, and cross the ceiling of this cavern!’ yelled Aengus. ‘Then I suggest we do so with haste!’ returned Thunder, as large windows below them suddenly erupted with bristling black spider legs. Clambering out onto the city wall came a squadron of six Drow giant spider riders. With spears, swords and nets readied, they gave chase. The adventurers urged their mounts upwards, each taking a different route around the craggy architecture of Guningagap. Their pursuers were fast and agile, and they quickly began to close. Suddenly two more leapt out of a cave mouth nearby and skittered in to flank the lizard riders. One fired a dart from a small crossbow, the bolt ripping through Sigurd’s cloak and into her shoulder. She reeled in the saddle, but kept her seat. Iben, who had been last out of the lizard stables, wheeled his mount about with a twist of his body. ‘Keep going!’ He shouted, ‘I thirst for Drow blood still!’ Karl and Sigurd had been just infront of the barbarian. By the time they saw what was happening they were already far ahead. ‘Iben!’ Shouted the wizard, but the Northman spurred his mount into a downwards charge. The giant lizard grasped at the rock with powerful claws as it lurched and leapt down the rockface. With one slice of his hunting knife, Iben severed his riding harness. He leapt from the saddle into the dark air. The front rank of Drow saw the giant lizard still charging towards them and desperately tried to steer their mounts out of the way. The lizard ploughed into the first two giant spiders, and then lost its grip. It tumbled out of control, scattering spiders all around it. As the lizard impacted, Iben was in freefall over the heads of the main pack. The three Drow in the rear guard steered out of the way of the carnage as it fell towards them. Those above fell into those below until all that could be seen was mass of flailing spider legs plummeting down the rockface. Iben drew a sword from his back and decapitated the first Drow and then the second as he fell. The last just had time to lower his spear when Iben slammed into him. The barbarian hit with such force as to pull both rider and mount from the wall. As they fell into the darkness drow and human were still locked in a grapple, his enemies spear protuding far from Iben’s shoulder. At the edge of the city the remaining adventurers drew their mounts to a sudden halt to see the last of the figures falling slowly into the night below. ‘Such valour, I have not seen it’s like.’ spoke Thunder solemnly. ‘Now thats what I call an exit!’ Karl nodded with admiration. ‘We have slain near all the nobility of their city,’ began Aengus, ‘Not to mention most of my extended family. While I sense that we will benefit from Hel’s protection, there will be those who will not forgive this, for many lifetimes to come. The time to mourn our friend is not now. We should not linger.’ Travelling upside down across the roof of the underworld, clear pathways led the party between the stalacites and through the growths of giant funghi. At length they reached a cave mouth where the giant lizards scuttled inside, coming to a rest on solid ground. As gravity reasserted itself the adventurers found they had to sit down on the rock floor to gather their senses. Weak on her feet from the loss of blood, Sigurd fell out of her saddle and collapsed. Quick work by Thunder revealed the bolt had been poisoned, and although he was able to steady her condition she quickly lapsed into unconsciousness. ‘If these drow maps do not lie, it will be a journey of many days, perhaps weeks, before we reach the surface,’ said Aengus. ‘The dangers we face will be many. We will not emerge without a fight.’ ‘Iben would have wanted it that way’, quipped Karl. ‘Then let us not disappoint him.’ spoke Thunder. Far below in the eternal darkness of the underworld, Guningagap was silent. [color=orange]Note: This marks the post-credits wrap-up, as it were, detailng the death (?) of Iben. James, who was playing him, has moved back to Australia as of last year. However, I am pleased to announce that my friend Sean, better known on these boards as Khynal, will be joining us tomorrow playing a human Paladin. Under what circumstances we meet him, and what happens next, I have no idea, but I'm very excited to be picking up this campaign. I'll try and get details of what Paragon Path everyone picked, and post them up at the end of the next write-up. Edit: As it turned out, Sigurd's player couldn't make it yesterday, so I've added in a little revision to help us out, narratively.[/color] [/QUOTE]
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