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<blockquote data-quote="Ranger5" data-source="post: 2870084" data-attributes="member: 17981"><p><strong>Red Hand of Doom - Part 2</strong></p><p></p><p>The journey to Rhest was not uneventful. They encountered a couple of roving bands from the horde as well as a road blockade on the old Rhest Trail. All of these they were able to defeat without too much trouble.</p><p></p><p>On the 17th of Kythorn, the companions found themselves entering the cold swamp that surrounds the ruined city of Rhest. Having to proceed on foot, the companions eventually came upon a small hill in the swamp. On it they could see the dead body of a giant owl. Approaching with caution, they were still surprised by a large winged draconic creature as it leapt out of the water and attacked. The creature seemed at home both on the land and the water and could move freely and quickly through either. It attacked with both acidic breath and razor-like wings. However, it was nearly killed by Charrok's spells. But before it could be finished off, it almost killed the warmage with it's devasting razor-like wing attacks. Eventually the creature was killed and Charrok was healed.</p><p></p><p>Searching the small island, the companions found the creature's stash of treasure as well as a signet ring and a jade name tag on the dead owl. Minutes later, five giant owls with wild elf riders landed on the small hill and demanded from the companions who they were and what they were doing in the Blackfens. They quickly explained that they were on their way to Rhest and had just fought a killed a draconic-like creature. The leader of the wild elf band sensed the truth of their words and then began to inspect the dead owl and then seemed to be looking for something else. It was then the companions offered up the jade name tag that was on the owl. When the wild elf leader, named Killiar Arrowswift, saw this he became even more dismayed. He then explained that several days ago on routine patrol one his friends, Lanniker, had been riding this owl but had not returned. Killiar then thought perhaps his friend might still be out there in the fens somewhere. But then Barros noticed that Killiar wore an identical signet ring to the one they had found. He offered it to the elf explaining they had found it on the ground near the dead owl. Killiar knew then Lanniker had been killed. The elf thanked the companions and asked if they would come back to Starsong Hill with them. Starsong Hill, he explained, was the main village for the Tiri Kitor elves. The elf knew his leader would want to speak with the companions. They agreed and and elf and a companion each climbed onto the back of an owl and took off.</p><p></p><p>Arriving at Starsong Hill near the end of the day on the 17th of Kythorn, they were greeted by an impressive site. The elves' village was more like a small city on a large hill amongst the trees surrounded by the swamps of the Blackfens. After landing they were brought before two other elves, Sellyria Starsinger, the leader of Starsong Hill, and Trellara Nightshadow, the sister of Lanniker. Sellyria asked the companions to tell their tale and they did so, explaining what had brought them to the Blackfens. The elven leader, then explained what had been happening in the Blackfens recently and what had been going on at Rhest. All they new is that some new force had moved in several weeks ago. And shortly thereafter, the razor-winged draconic beasts began to appear in the Fens. She also told of a black dragon no bigger than one of their owls that had recently taken up lairing within Rhest. She then offered the companions the hospitality of their village and boats to help them with their journey to Rhest.</p><p></p><p>The next day, the companions solemnly observed the day of mourning, led by Trellara, for the fallen Lanniker. They then traded some equipment and restocked their supplies. On the 19th of Kythorn, they set out by small canoe's for the sunken city of Rhest. By midday they arrived and took up positions in the reeds surrounding the wide open lake that was once the city of Rhest. Near the center of the lake they could see the tops of some of the buildings still above the surface of the water. Two of the buildings seemed to be the sturdiest and appeared to be occupied. The companions decided to wait and observe. After about an hour though, stormclouds moved in, blocked out the sun, and drenched the area in a heavy douwnpour. The companions decided to wait for the rain to stop and camp for the night. Also, Barros had some spells that he knew would be helpful but he needed to prepare.</p><p></p><p>So on the morning of the 20th of Kythorn, before setting out, they say a group of 6 six lizardmen make their way on reed boats to the larger of the two buildings. The companions observed this. After they saw the lizardmen disappearing into the structure, they heard a roar and the several screams. Then four lizardmen came running out and fled on their boats back into the Fens. Now they knew where the dragon was.</p><p></p><p>Barros then cast a water walking enchantment on all the companions and they made all haste for the larger of the two structures. Once there they were greeted by two ogres. The companions dispatched these quickly and then made their way up the structure looking for a way in. Two more ogres guarded the roof and the battle was joined. At first things went well for the companions. Then the dragon appeared.</p><p></p><p>It blasted at some of the companions with its acidic breath, then flew up to gain the higher ground. However, before it could get to high, Aslan was able to ensare the dragon in a spell which kept it immobile. It took his full concentration to keep the dragon in place though. The companions, though knowing this was not the end of the danger, felt relieved by Aslan's ability to immobilize the beast.</p><p></p><p>Their repieve was short lived however. In the next few moments, a hobgoblin spellcaster joined the fray along with his four ettin guards. Then another of those razor-winged draconic creatures joined the fight. And finally a goblin with a wicked looking bow and an air of power joined the battle. This could only be Wyrmlord Saarvith the companions thought.</p><p></p><p>The battle was fierce and deadly. Arrows, spells, and blades clashed together in a dance of death and destruction. By the end, all the creatures were dead. All of the companions were unconscious except Aslan and Grull. Aslan had avoided most of the worst of the attacks and had used the last of his spells to defeat the remaining ettins. Unfortuneately Grull had fallen in battle with the ettins.</p><p></p><p>Just as the companions were reviving those that could be revived, they noticed three boats with nine more hobgoblins coming from the other structure. Charrok, having fallen to an ettin club before exhausting his spells but now revivied, calmly though a fireball at the boats catching them all in the blast. After the flames cleared, there was nothing of the boats or the hobgoblins left.</p><p></p><p>The companions then searched the main structure and found some interesting things. The most interesting being a note from Wyrmlord Ulwai Stormcaller to Saarvith asking to keep the Ghostlord's phylactery hidden until he completed his work for the Red Hand. So now the companions knew where Ulwai was. They found the phylactery in the dragon's hoard and gathering the treasure and Grull's body, they made their way back to Starsong Hill.</p><p></p><p>The next day, the 21st of Kythorn, Barros used the Staff of Life to raise Grull back to life. Then they rested a day and met with Sellyria Starsinger once more. The elves, impressed by the companions prowess, asked if there was anything the could do to help. The companions asked if the Tiri Kitor would help in the defense of Brindol. The elves agreed to send a force of their hunters with owls to help the city. The elves then offered to fly the companions back to their horses. They thanked the elves and prepared to head out the next day. Their destination - the Thornwaste and the lair of the Ghostlord.</p><p></p><p>(To be continued with Part 3 of the Red Hand of Doom)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ranger5, post: 2870084, member: 17981"] [b]Red Hand of Doom - Part 2[/b] The journey to Rhest was not uneventful. They encountered a couple of roving bands from the horde as well as a road blockade on the old Rhest Trail. All of these they were able to defeat without too much trouble. On the 17th of Kythorn, the companions found themselves entering the cold swamp that surrounds the ruined city of Rhest. Having to proceed on foot, the companions eventually came upon a small hill in the swamp. On it they could see the dead body of a giant owl. Approaching with caution, they were still surprised by a large winged draconic creature as it leapt out of the water and attacked. The creature seemed at home both on the land and the water and could move freely and quickly through either. It attacked with both acidic breath and razor-like wings. However, it was nearly killed by Charrok's spells. But before it could be finished off, it almost killed the warmage with it's devasting razor-like wing attacks. Eventually the creature was killed and Charrok was healed. Searching the small island, the companions found the creature's stash of treasure as well as a signet ring and a jade name tag on the dead owl. Minutes later, five giant owls with wild elf riders landed on the small hill and demanded from the companions who they were and what they were doing in the Blackfens. They quickly explained that they were on their way to Rhest and had just fought a killed a draconic-like creature. The leader of the wild elf band sensed the truth of their words and then began to inspect the dead owl and then seemed to be looking for something else. It was then the companions offered up the jade name tag that was on the owl. When the wild elf leader, named Killiar Arrowswift, saw this he became even more dismayed. He then explained that several days ago on routine patrol one his friends, Lanniker, had been riding this owl but had not returned. Killiar then thought perhaps his friend might still be out there in the fens somewhere. But then Barros noticed that Killiar wore an identical signet ring to the one they had found. He offered it to the elf explaining they had found it on the ground near the dead owl. Killiar knew then Lanniker had been killed. The elf thanked the companions and asked if they would come back to Starsong Hill with them. Starsong Hill, he explained, was the main village for the Tiri Kitor elves. The elf knew his leader would want to speak with the companions. They agreed and and elf and a companion each climbed onto the back of an owl and took off. Arriving at Starsong Hill near the end of the day on the 17th of Kythorn, they were greeted by an impressive site. The elves' village was more like a small city on a large hill amongst the trees surrounded by the swamps of the Blackfens. After landing they were brought before two other elves, Sellyria Starsinger, the leader of Starsong Hill, and Trellara Nightshadow, the sister of Lanniker. Sellyria asked the companions to tell their tale and they did so, explaining what had brought them to the Blackfens. The elven leader, then explained what had been happening in the Blackfens recently and what had been going on at Rhest. All they new is that some new force had moved in several weeks ago. And shortly thereafter, the razor-winged draconic beasts began to appear in the Fens. She also told of a black dragon no bigger than one of their owls that had recently taken up lairing within Rhest. She then offered the companions the hospitality of their village and boats to help them with their journey to Rhest. The next day, the companions solemnly observed the day of mourning, led by Trellara, for the fallen Lanniker. They then traded some equipment and restocked their supplies. On the 19th of Kythorn, they set out by small canoe's for the sunken city of Rhest. By midday they arrived and took up positions in the reeds surrounding the wide open lake that was once the city of Rhest. Near the center of the lake they could see the tops of some of the buildings still above the surface of the water. Two of the buildings seemed to be the sturdiest and appeared to be occupied. The companions decided to wait and observe. After about an hour though, stormclouds moved in, blocked out the sun, and drenched the area in a heavy douwnpour. The companions decided to wait for the rain to stop and camp for the night. Also, Barros had some spells that he knew would be helpful but he needed to prepare. So on the morning of the 20th of Kythorn, before setting out, they say a group of 6 six lizardmen make their way on reed boats to the larger of the two buildings. The companions observed this. After they saw the lizardmen disappearing into the structure, they heard a roar and the several screams. Then four lizardmen came running out and fled on their boats back into the Fens. Now they knew where the dragon was. Barros then cast a water walking enchantment on all the companions and they made all haste for the larger of the two structures. Once there they were greeted by two ogres. The companions dispatched these quickly and then made their way up the structure looking for a way in. Two more ogres guarded the roof and the battle was joined. At first things went well for the companions. Then the dragon appeared. It blasted at some of the companions with its acidic breath, then flew up to gain the higher ground. However, before it could get to high, Aslan was able to ensare the dragon in a spell which kept it immobile. It took his full concentration to keep the dragon in place though. The companions, though knowing this was not the end of the danger, felt relieved by Aslan's ability to immobilize the beast. Their repieve was short lived however. In the next few moments, a hobgoblin spellcaster joined the fray along with his four ettin guards. Then another of those razor-winged draconic creatures joined the fight. And finally a goblin with a wicked looking bow and an air of power joined the battle. This could only be Wyrmlord Saarvith the companions thought. The battle was fierce and deadly. Arrows, spells, and blades clashed together in a dance of death and destruction. By the end, all the creatures were dead. All of the companions were unconscious except Aslan and Grull. Aslan had avoided most of the worst of the attacks and had used the last of his spells to defeat the remaining ettins. Unfortuneately Grull had fallen in battle with the ettins. Just as the companions were reviving those that could be revived, they noticed three boats with nine more hobgoblins coming from the other structure. Charrok, having fallen to an ettin club before exhausting his spells but now revivied, calmly though a fireball at the boats catching them all in the blast. After the flames cleared, there was nothing of the boats or the hobgoblins left. The companions then searched the main structure and found some interesting things. The most interesting being a note from Wyrmlord Ulwai Stormcaller to Saarvith asking to keep the Ghostlord's phylactery hidden until he completed his work for the Red Hand. So now the companions knew where Ulwai was. They found the phylactery in the dragon's hoard and gathering the treasure and Grull's body, they made their way back to Starsong Hill. The next day, the 21st of Kythorn, Barros used the Staff of Life to raise Grull back to life. Then they rested a day and met with Sellyria Starsinger once more. The elves, impressed by the companions prowess, asked if there was anything the could do to help. The companions asked if the Tiri Kitor would help in the defense of Brindol. The elves agreed to send a force of their hunters with owls to help the city. The elves then offered to fly the companions back to their horses. They thanked the elves and prepared to head out the next day. Their destination - the Thornwaste and the lair of the Ghostlord. (To be continued with Part 3 of the Red Hand of Doom) [/QUOTE]
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