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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...

After breakfast was delivered to their rooms the next morning on Uktar 22, the party - minus Aerikoth, who for whatever reason was unable to rise from his bed - went to the audience hall to await the Baron and the High Cleric, who were still conferring privately. Jokull had unthinkingly occupied...

By late afternoon, the group had reached the Turnton-Glees crossroads. Wary of previous wolf encounters in the area, they proceeded along the road to Turnton with caution; not unwarranted, as it turned out, since they were set upon by a group of bandits led by a young woman. Aerikoth began...

Black Magic for the Baron The morning of Uktar 21, Rahnee left the house early on an errand and returned to find Aerikoth and the others assembled in the guest house common room. She inquired if anyone knew where she could find a Bloodback Spider, explaining she had been informed that her mage...

"Josurr's" First Fight Day 20 of Uktar dawned bright, if rather chill. Soon after Janatha brought the morning breakfast tray, Aerikoth departed the Gatereach guest house without speaking to anyone. In the early evening, both Aerikoth and the others returned to the guest house, where Rahnee...

Late that afternoon, the four returned to the guest house, helping a groaning Marik to his room. Aerikoth emerged from his own room, having noted the return of the others. While everyone had been out, Jandrico's workmen had entered the guest house and placed the new furniture and other items...