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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gfunk" data-source="post: 518289" data-attributes="member: 1813">Session 3 “A meeting of old friends”Noir nimbly side-stepped the rapier thrust and countered brilliantly with a parry and riposte. Nearly caught off guard, her opponent tumbled backwards to avoid a possibly lethal strike. Noir advanced slowly upon her canny foe with her longsword. Hor'ahun looked up in admiration. He had only known the Paladin for a few months, but the human (who was a mere fraction of his age) was proving to be his equal and perhaps superior in battle prowess.Although it was but a routine practice session for the two warriors, Hor'ahun hated losing. He briefly considered blasting Noir with a wave of psionic energy to gain the advantage when an ear-piercing scream filled the room.Both warriors immediately whirled to face the door to the chamber, when it opened. Out stepped a monstrosity that was difficult to describe. Despite his extensive travels over most Outer Planes, the Githzerai always felt uneasy around beasts from the Far Realms. He looked to his training companion, her mouth gaping open in shock. Noir ran towards the beast with her longsword, her weapon charging with divine might as she called upon the powers of good to smite the foul creature."Stop!"Noir spun around, her sword losing its magic."That's just Entropy's calling card Noir. A creature that she sometimes summons, though it doesn't usually take this . . . interesting form."Noir didn't seem convinced, "What in the Nine Hells is it then?""An alien, a creature from the Far Realms. A plane even I have not visited and whose existence I would doubt if not for the existence of these creatures."The beast's tentacles flicked around wildly as if laughing and it moved away from the door. Behind it was the unconscious form of Hor'ahun's retainer who had obviously fainted from the shock. In a gurgling voice the creature produced a large sack and spoke, "Mistress Entropy wishes to speak with you."The Githzerai scratched his head, and quickly picked up his belongings in the corner of the room. Despite being a property owner, the Gith never quite got over his wandering nature. "Let's go Noir, this should be interesting.""Are you daft! I'm not getting into any bag carried by . . . THAT!""It's harmless, just an outsider summoned by Entropy. Surely the matter must be urgent," Hor'ahun declared as he began crawling into the sack.Filled with revulsion and disgust the Paladin reluctantly followed. A brief moment later they emerged from the bag into a large tent. The beast writhed its members, "May I assist you further?""No. Leave."With that the beast disappeared, leaving the Githzerai, Noir and Entropy alone."Thank you for coming so quickly, I only wish I could convince Joachim to take the express route."Noir stood up, obviously annoyed by the incident. "I don't need to hear more of your witticisms, what's going on?""It seems that the Spider Queen has stopped granting divine spells to her priests. Joachim suspects that some drow cult has taken their place and have dire plans for the Realms. While Joachim consults Dante, I plan on going to the Underdark to glean as much as I can."With this, Noir's eyes lit up. For her, traveling to the Underdark meant another opportunity to crush the wretched dark elves that had plunged her nation into darkness. "Excellent, I would be happy to assist you. Hor'ahun's no challenge anymore," she winked at her combat partner.Hor'ahun frowned, disliking when anyone denigrated his skill with a rapier or bow, even in jest. "When do we leave?""Tomorrow, I just need time to rest and regain my spells."--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The next day, Hor'ahun and Noir held on to Entropy as she raised her staff. A fine magical item, Entropy thought, procured from the hoard of a mighty Red Dragon. With a word, Entropy manipulated the Weave, trying to transport her companions deep into the Underdark. Strangely, there was some resistance, a disturbance in the Weave which seemed to interfere with her magic. Entropy concentrated on the Weave, her considerable knowledge of spellcraft making it bend to her will. With that, the three disappeared.</blockquote>

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