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The “Mermaid’s Lance” By late morning of Nightal 4, everyone had assembled in the main guest house room to depart. Veran's return was welcomed, although he was less than scrutable regarding the success of his researches. Jokull excused himself, saying that he had some messages to deliver before...

The Vulture That evening, Aerikoth emerged from his room and went to the Gatereach for dinner, while the others remained in the guest house. Returning there, he indicated to Rahnee he would take his share of the rewards from the guild contract and then retire for the night, having exhausted...

After awakening on the morning of the 2nd day of Nightal, Rahnee took some time to admire the dye job Brok-Tul had done on her leathers, deeming it quite stylish. Brok-Tul appreciated the compliment, but was skeptical of the new color’s value for sneak-work. As the group had risen earlier than...

Departing the Mercenaries Guild, the companions walked out into an even colder day, with snow now falling from the heavens. After they had made their way to the Black Boot, Jokull approached the barkeep and asked after Rancel. The barkeep informed him that Rancel was a gnome and a regular at the...

A Giant Problem The first day of Nightal, 1372 dawned cold and rainy, so the group was informed by Janatha as she brought in the breakfast tray. Brok-Tul had risen early and departed the Gatereach guest house to search the city for suitable smithy supplies. Aerikoth asked to see Jokull's notes...

The last bout featured the half-orc Gagh, the undefeated champion, versus one Lamish Cooper. Lamish, Stanslav informed the crowd, had struck a deal with House Bleth to be accepted as a guard if he could defeat Gagh in the arena. It appeared that Lamish, a small man armed with a pair of daggers...

First Blood The morning of day 30 of Uktar, Veran rose early and gave a message to Jandrico Swift at the Gatereach Inn, to be delivered to Veran's superiors at the monastery outside of Archenbridge. He and the others then spent the daylight hours pursuing individual projects: Brok-Tul and...

At the pass outpost, the three gave the captain a thorough account of their encounter, then continued back to Turnton with their guide in order to report to Guard Captain Halon at the barracks. Brok-Tul greeted them warmly on their return and accompanied them to their meeting with Halon. There...

The three adventurers – Rahnee, Aerikoth and Veran – returned to the inn to retrieve their equipment, where they were met by their promised guide to Amee Pass, a soldier named Farog. Farog led them to the outskirts of the town and then started overland, apologizing for lack of a road. Three...

New Friends and Old Enemies As they reached the Turnton/Glees fork area, with night falling, the group was surprised by two owlbears emerging from trees close to the path. Quickly overcoming their initial surprise, the party defeated their attackers at minimal cost. Further down the road, two...

Turning to the newcomer, Garis explained that Veran had come to House Thalavar's attention as part of their ongoing investigation of necromantic activity in Westgate, inviting Veran to tell his story. Veran, often speaking using somewhat obscure metaphors, informed the party that a prophecy of...

As they gathered prior to departure, Jokull asked why they should bother discussing things further with Garis, given what had occurred at Castle Thalavar. Rahnee replied that Garis might have some information on how Marik had departed and why. Hearing Brok- Tul rouse himself upstairs, where he...

Outbursts of outrage poured from Brok-Tul and Rahnee, while Jokull appeared dumbfounded. Aerikoth betrayed nothing beyond his usual calm, expressionless gaze. After checking the remainder of their belongings, it appeared that Marik had also made off with Jokull's "lucky" torch and a few of...

Despite what had occurred, Jokull refused to give up, shouldering Marik's body and declaring he would go to all the temples in Westgate if he had to. The rest of the group was less sanguine about his prospects, but bid Jokull good luck. Brok-Tul, his temper building, led the others to the temple...

A Matter of Priests and Rogues When challenged on their return by the City Watch at the East Gate, the party explained they had lost a man in an ambush and sought the temples, so no further questions were asked. Upon arriving at the Mercenaries Guild to report the completion of their mission...

Three figures garbed in black awaited the group: Night Masks! One large individual, clearly an enforcer, carried a battle-axe, while the other two sported swords and crossbows. The lead figure, the smaller male, spotted Rahnee and Brok-Tul exiting. He quickly told the company to come no further...

After close to six hours' travel, the group spotted the watchtower in the distance, outlined against a nearly-full moon. It being the dead of night, the only sounds reaching them were that of the breeze coming off the sea and occasional animal noises. Marik carefully scouted the base of the...

That evening, back at Mercenaries Guild headquarters, Varen explained that he had an obligatory assignment for them, which would count as one of the three required during the company's provisional year. Before providing an explanation of the contract, Varen first asked Rahnee how she and the...

At the Mercenaries Guild, Rahnee identified herself as the group's spokesperson to the clerk in the entry hall, who directed them upstairs to see Varen Malavhan. Varen, a robust-looking and well-dressed man still in his prime, first confirmed that they had the bonding fee and then took down...

So You Want To Be A Mercenary... Marik arrived late morning, having accompanied a caravan described by him as consisting of three nags fit to be dog food. With all present, after Aerikoth came downstairs to join them, Rahnee decided to relate to the others the fate of the magic items delivered...