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<blockquote data-quote="CPaladin" data-source="post: 8803222" data-attributes="member: 7030144"><p>[Session 46, cont'd]</p><p>1 Kas</p><p>A few days later, the scouts watching the corridor dart in. “A group of octopus heads approach. With them are small monkey beings with javelins. Oh, and they have a pack of dog-like things that also have octopus heads.”</p><p></p><p>“Oh, those are illithids,” says the dwarf.</p><p></p><p>“Does that mean they’ll try to eat our brains?”</p><p></p><p>“Depends. There are illithids that eat our brains, and illithid that don’t. There are illithid that reproduce in the normal way, and ones that lay eggs in corpses. Do they have gold on their tentacles?”</p><p></p><p>The scout has no idea, but ducks back out to check. He comes back after a couple of minutes and reports that yes, they have gold on their tentacles.</p><p></p><p>“Then they’re ‘vegetarians.’ We might be able to get intelligence from them.”</p><p></p><p>“Perhaps we can persuade them to join our army,” says Noah.</p><p></p><p>“You could try.”</p><p></p><p>First one of the monkey-creatures pokes its head around, then runs back. Somewhat later, two illithid approach. (The dwarf says that they are elders, based on their wrinkles.)</p><p></p><p>“Be careful. The accursed eaters of worlds have set up a blockade ahead.”</p><p></p><p>“That is our objective.”</p><p></p><p>“Ah. You are from the … Ecumenical Council. You do not know what the accursed eaters of worlds can do to a world. They forced us to travel here from our homeworld. And they twisted some of our kin until they could no longer be recognizable. We suggest ethereal travel—it let us pass them without difficulty.”</p><p></p><p>“Would you assist us, if you hate them as well?”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, we could do that.” She breathes on a crystal, which glows. “When you are ready, have the strongest of mind among you use this. It will bring eight of you to the ethereal for 20 minutes—should be plenty to get you past the barricade. Beware of our twisted cousins. The klaves were twisted even on our homeworld. Here, they consider making alliance with the eaters of worlds, despite what they did.”</p><p></p><p>3 Kas</p><p>They hear a clash of weapons in the distance.</p><p></p><p>“Uruks fleeing this way!”</p><p></p><p>Moments later, three bloodied, bleeding uruks stumble past their hiding place.</p><p></p><p>None of the garrison followed. However, when Sister Agnes realized that their wounds would not be survivable without aid, she emerged from the group’s hiding place. “The Weeping Woman cries for your wounds. May I treat them?”</p><p></p><p>The leader of the three nods curtly. It doesn’t look like he’s an actual officer, but the others defer to him.</p><p></p><p>Sister Agnes casts various healing spells on them, closing their wounds.</p><p></p><p>“There is a great bad ahead,” says the leader.</p><p></p><p>“We are aware.”</p><p></p><p>“We came from below, from the cadet city. We were in service to an important man who wanted to return to the city. When we came to the barricade, we expected to pay a toll, but they attacked us immediately. Well, they attacked our charge, and we defended our charge, for we have Law.” As he says the last bit, the uruk touches a small downward arrow on a chain around his neck, marking him as a follower of Paranswarm. “We could not abandon him, even if we were all slaughtered. But then they touched him, and he vanished, and we fled.”</p><p></p><p>“What was the nature of your charge?”</p><p></p><p>“We were to protect him, for so long as he lived, until he made it back to his people on the surface.”</p><p></p><p>“What type of being was he?”</p><p></p><p>The uruk points to Elyn.</p><p></p><p>“You said he disappeared when touched?” Elyn asks.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, one of their bone men touched him, and he disappeared.”</p><p></p><p>Noah comments, “I don’t think we’ve seen that.”</p><p></p><p>“This is very troubling. Did they cast a spell before they touched him?”</p><p></p><p>“Not that we saw, but the bones he wore glowed. He could have been still when he cast—we have seen our shamans do that.”</p><p></p><p>“It could be a banishment of some sort,” muses Sister Agnes.</p><p></p><p>“Or a disintegration,” says Noah, “though you’d expect to see dust afterwards.”</p><p></p><p>“I think if we’d disguised him, they would have let us pass. I think we failed our charge.”</p><p></p><p>“You may be right,” replies Sister Agnes. “One of our number is a noble of Paranswarm from the surface.” She gestures at Noah, and the uruks give perfunctory but honest and respectful nods. “If you would wish, you would be welcome to join our forces. We intend to harm those who set up that barricade.”</p><p></p><p>“They are many.”</p><p></p><p>“We have a plan.”</p><p></p><p>After a moment’s thought, he says, “We will join you.” He then turns to the other two and explains in their own language (which Noah can understand, although with occasional unfamiliar words and different accents from what he’s used to) that they will join this force that intends to fight the enemy they just fought, so they can get revenge for their lost brethren and their charge.</p><p></p><p>The uruks are 8th level fighters: 8d10+16 hp each. Their names are Zhor the Ruthless, Podagog, and Ronkros.</p><p></p><p>5 Kas</p><p>A yuan-ti slithers along the wall, moving as secretly as he can. “The way behind is cut. A group of us waited beyond the shadow, in case you needed assistance, lord and lady. A few hours ago, enemy came up main corridor. We fled back towards village. They triggered? Fired? They make golem do many things, quickly. The roof of the chamber beyond collapsed.”</p><p></p><p>“Back where the golem was?”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, where you were going to flee. One of them in robes, with bones and whisps of darkness, did something with the golem. We watched from the edge of the lake. It collapsed. It is loose. It could be cleared. But it will take many strong hands. Do you wish us to begin to shift the stones?”</p><p></p><p>The group discusses, and decides to send a sending to the army, telling them what to expect, and to clear the stones but not too deep (to not reach the golem, and to send a sending back when they make contact with the enemy).</p><p></p><p>8 Kas</p><p>Sister Agnes receives a sending. <<Rubble down. We are in combat. May Dain's hand guide our hammers.>></p><p></p><p>She sends back, <<May Dain guide you. The Weeping Woman cries for you. We move.>></p><p></p><p>They move forward as close as they can and then think at the stone. They are now in a misty, shadowy area, where they can see the Prime, but can’t interact with anything in the normal way. They pass beyond the barricade, which is indeed heavily guarded, but cannot see them as they glide past.</p><p></p><p>They see a trio of whispy, snake-like beings with human heads, which slither away from the group rapidly—apparently wanting no conflict with a large group.</p><p></p><p>They make their way past the defenses and then pass back into the Prime.</p><p></p><p>[End Session 46]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CPaladin, post: 8803222, member: 7030144"] [Session 46, cont'd] 1 Kas A few days later, the scouts watching the corridor dart in. “A group of octopus heads approach. With them are small monkey beings with javelins. Oh, and they have a pack of dog-like things that also have octopus heads.” “Oh, those are illithids,” says the dwarf. “Does that mean they’ll try to eat our brains?” “Depends. There are illithids that eat our brains, and illithid that don’t. There are illithid that reproduce in the normal way, and ones that lay eggs in corpses. Do they have gold on their tentacles?” The scout has no idea, but ducks back out to check. He comes back after a couple of minutes and reports that yes, they have gold on their tentacles. “Then they’re ‘vegetarians.’ We might be able to get intelligence from them.” “Perhaps we can persuade them to join our army,” says Noah. “You could try.” First one of the monkey-creatures pokes its head around, then runs back. Somewhat later, two illithid approach. (The dwarf says that they are elders, based on their wrinkles.) “Be careful. The accursed eaters of worlds have set up a blockade ahead.” “That is our objective.” “Ah. You are from the … Ecumenical Council. You do not know what the accursed eaters of worlds can do to a world. They forced us to travel here from our homeworld. And they twisted some of our kin until they could no longer be recognizable. We suggest ethereal travel—it let us pass them without difficulty.” “Would you assist us, if you hate them as well?” “Yes, we could do that.” She breathes on a crystal, which glows. “When you are ready, have the strongest of mind among you use this. It will bring eight of you to the ethereal for 20 minutes—should be plenty to get you past the barricade. Beware of our twisted cousins. The klaves were twisted even on our homeworld. Here, they consider making alliance with the eaters of worlds, despite what they did.” 3 Kas They hear a clash of weapons in the distance. “Uruks fleeing this way!” Moments later, three bloodied, bleeding uruks stumble past their hiding place. None of the garrison followed. However, when Sister Agnes realized that their wounds would not be survivable without aid, she emerged from the group’s hiding place. “The Weeping Woman cries for your wounds. May I treat them?” The leader of the three nods curtly. It doesn’t look like he’s an actual officer, but the others defer to him. Sister Agnes casts various healing spells on them, closing their wounds. “There is a great bad ahead,” says the leader. “We are aware.” “We came from below, from the cadet city. We were in service to an important man who wanted to return to the city. When we came to the barricade, we expected to pay a toll, but they attacked us immediately. Well, they attacked our charge, and we defended our charge, for we have Law.” As he says the last bit, the uruk touches a small downward arrow on a chain around his neck, marking him as a follower of Paranswarm. “We could not abandon him, even if we were all slaughtered. But then they touched him, and he vanished, and we fled.” “What was the nature of your charge?” “We were to protect him, for so long as he lived, until he made it back to his people on the surface.” “What type of being was he?” The uruk points to Elyn. “You said he disappeared when touched?” Elyn asks. “Yes, one of their bone men touched him, and he disappeared.” Noah comments, “I don’t think we’ve seen that.” “This is very troubling. Did they cast a spell before they touched him?” “Not that we saw, but the bones he wore glowed. He could have been still when he cast—we have seen our shamans do that.” “It could be a banishment of some sort,” muses Sister Agnes. “Or a disintegration,” says Noah, “though you’d expect to see dust afterwards.” “I think if we’d disguised him, they would have let us pass. I think we failed our charge.” “You may be right,” replies Sister Agnes. “One of our number is a noble of Paranswarm from the surface.” She gestures at Noah, and the uruks give perfunctory but honest and respectful nods. “If you would wish, you would be welcome to join our forces. We intend to harm those who set up that barricade.” “They are many.” “We have a plan.” After a moment’s thought, he says, “We will join you.” He then turns to the other two and explains in their own language (which Noah can understand, although with occasional unfamiliar words and different accents from what he’s used to) that they will join this force that intends to fight the enemy they just fought, so they can get revenge for their lost brethren and their charge. The uruks are 8th level fighters: 8d10+16 hp each. Their names are Zhor the Ruthless, Podagog, and Ronkros. 5 Kas A yuan-ti slithers along the wall, moving as secretly as he can. “The way behind is cut. A group of us waited beyond the shadow, in case you needed assistance, lord and lady. A few hours ago, enemy came up main corridor. We fled back towards village. They triggered? Fired? They make golem do many things, quickly. The roof of the chamber beyond collapsed.” “Back where the golem was?” “Yes, where you were going to flee. One of them in robes, with bones and whisps of darkness, did something with the golem. We watched from the edge of the lake. It collapsed. It is loose. It could be cleared. But it will take many strong hands. Do you wish us to begin to shift the stones?” The group discusses, and decides to send a sending to the army, telling them what to expect, and to clear the stones but not too deep (to not reach the golem, and to send a sending back when they make contact with the enemy). 8 Kas Sister Agnes receives a sending. <<Rubble down. We are in combat. May Dain's hand guide our hammers.>> She sends back, <<May Dain guide you. The Weeping Woman cries for you. We move.>> They move forward as close as they can and then think at the stone. They are now in a misty, shadowy area, where they can see the Prime, but can’t interact with anything in the normal way. They pass beyond the barricade, which is indeed heavily guarded, but cannot see them as they glide past. They see a trio of whispy, snake-like beings with human heads, which slither away from the group rapidly—apparently wanting no conflict with a large group. They make their way past the defenses and then pass back into the Prime. [End Session 46] [/QUOTE]
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