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<blockquote data-quote="jasper" data-source="post: 9037790" data-attributes="member: 277"><p>Dragonlance Session 18</p><p></p><p>Chapter 7 Burning Down the Gate House</p><p></p><p>Day 101 Dusk to Day 116 Sunrise</p><p></p><p>Fluergreen 21 to Holmswelt 9</p><p></p><p>PC Killed 3 Monsters Killed 256 Villains Captured 2 Villains Escaped 13</p><p></p><p>Start Time 6:05 End Time 10:50</p><p></p><p>Take 10 Downtime Days.</p><p></p><p>I had a strong group of five Grif Sheepsbane Swarmkeeper Ranger 5 Phantom Rogue 5 human. Professor Scribe RED ROBED Wizard 10 Orc. Arthena Oath of Vengeance Paladin 10 Elf. Yrrin Lion Mount. Paks Sheepsbane Eldritch Knight 10 Allen Kitty Familiar.</p><p></p><p>Paks looks back as she and others retreat over the final bluff. Undead Dragons climb out the hole the citadel left in the city. Dragonnels are dropping off troops into the citadel courtyard.</p><p></p><p>Arthena, “Take a short rest. Professor get your fly spell ready. We take a meal break and.”</p><p></p><p>Paks, “Are you out of your freaking mind. One undead dragon yes. Two undead dragons yes. Three undead dragons maybe. Four some will die. Seven! Seven undead dragon you are out of your mind.”</p><p></p><p>Arthena, “SQUIRE IF YOU WANT TO BE A KNIGHT OF.”</p><p></p><p>Paks, “Take your shield and shove up your bum sideways. Not even if Cross orders me. Cross. Anyone seen Cross.” Cross is missing from the huddle. No one kept track of him during the escape. The far speaker squawks and they are ordered to fall back to the army’s position.</p><p></p><p>Cross does not show up for morning formation. With two privates, a hanger on and a knight, the outlook looks bleak. Darrett orders the group to carry orders to the new mayor. It’s a three-day trip to new landing. The army is falling back to Kalaman. The flying citadel changes the equation. It should take a ten day or more for the Red Dragon Army to get to Kalaman.</p><p></p><p>Making haste to the landing site, they are followed by a purple worm. They awake the next morning to find the worm trying to eat the Tiny Hut. A good brief breakfast fight warms their bones.</p><p></p><p>Professor, “Out the hut. Out of the hut. I am dropping it is three seconds. Out. Out. Who wants Haste. Or should we dimension door. Or should...” Darkness descends as the worm eats the orc for breakfast.</p><p></p><p>Arthena, “Less thinking more action. Smite. Smite. Smite. It what makes Paladins get up and fight!” A good smite and the Professor is barf back up. “See Orc don’t agree with Worms. Purple or Green, Sand or Blood,” screams Professor. “Less chatting more spelling Professor.” Yells Arthena. A short rest before breakfast is welcome. Clystran is happy he got to see his new crossbow works. The hike continues. An hour after they sight the ocean, four shadows darken their skies. A copper dragonnel falls entangled in a net nearby. The Red Dragon Army is hunting mounts. Grif runs up and yells in draconic, “No bite. No Bite. I am cutting you free.” The net parts half way letting the dragon spit in one the other dragonnel’s eye. The fight is on. The copper dragonnel tries to fly away but Grif calls out about healing potions. When the fight is over, he is given a sloppy dragon slurp. Clystran waves goodbye to them as they board the launch. (And we totally forgot about the sidekicks, and support NPCs again.)</p><p></p><p>As they make landing five days later.</p><p></p><p>Paks, “IT WAS FIVE YEARS. FIVE YEARS OF BARFING!”</p><p></p><p>As ship arrives at the dock, the sailors of good ship “Rock A Baby” present Paks with a t-shirt “Barf to Left. Barf to Right. Barf is my middle BARF.” As the carry her down to the docks, off the docks, roll her off the stretcher, and rub dry dirt over her. “Thank you. I will have to kill you in the morning.”</p><p></p><p>Sailor, “We be on the ship.”</p><p></p><p>Paks, “Curse you and your evil sea sickness. BARF!”</p><p></p><p>Arriving at the council chamber they met old friends like Marshal Vendri. They met old enemies like Lord Bakaris. And new friends Governor Fuline Thren. The Professor makes Lord Bakaris go pale when he mentions his missing son. He files a report but the council wants more answers which are not available. The Governor gives the group five days of leave. During the leave, Professor passes his test of high sorcery. (Hopefully he will post it here.) The rest train and regear.</p><p></p><p>Arriving at Trade Gate the first morning back on active duty, they find hot mess. The captain of the watch has closed the gate. He refuses Sgt Paks orders. But his troops change their mind when he is body slammed by Grif and given a kitty sniff by Yrrin. Captain Oklid, “You don’t know these people. You could be letting in spies. It will be on your head if anything happens.” They take over control of the gate.</p><p></p><p>At noon near the end of shift Grif calls an alert as a dragon is on approach and appears to be about to attack. But the riders are not in dragon armour. In fact, it is Darrett and Clystran riding Copper. Copper gives Griff a big slurp. Clystran found a bag on healing potions an hour after he waved goodbye. A few minutes later he found Copper hiding in a small cave trying to heal up. He and Cooper made friends. He flew to Heart’s Hollow only to be ordered by the mayor to go help Darrett. Clystran did scout out the citadel. Below the courtyard is a cave system. And with as many dragonnels flying around the base, they could steal some and sneak in. The group return to barracks to make plans and get a quick nap.</p><p></p><p>But their nap is interrupted by the arrival of the enemy. They are just out siege weapon range and digging end. As dusk falls Marshal Vendri tells them to report at midnight, regardless if they have a chance to sleep. About three blocks from the barracks, they see a mutiny in progress. Four privates are stabbing their sergeant. Did I say four privates. Four Sivak Draconians are killing the sergeant. A fireball makes short work of the spies. They fall in their bunks but sleep will not come. Midnight nears and they gear up for their watch.</p><p></p><p>About two blocks from the barracks, they are approached by a runner. “Sgt Paks. Warrior Gate is abandoned. No guards are on duty. I am reporting to Trader Gate with this information.” He runs on and the group runs on to Warrior Gate. Rounding the corner on the street, the gate is open. A squad of Red Army troops are at the portcullis, they are raising with man power alone. No, the portcullis is being raised by the gate house. Paks and Arthena charge. The Professor flips through his spell book. Grif moves forward.</p><p></p><p>Stabbing one the knights in the gate house Paks sees Lord Bakaris. “BAKARIS IS HERE. HE IN CHARGE.” The portcullis slowly rises. Professor see red and charges as Grif throw a web spell on the portcullis and Red Army troops. Bolts, spells, and blows fly.</p><p></p><p>Professor, “You are not leaving the gate house alive Bakaris. Wall of force! Now we are lock in till we die.!”</p><p></p><p>Grif, “YOU IDIOT. I am on the other side. My spells can’t get through.”</p><p></p><p>Professor, “Not listening. Too busy killing Bakaris.” He charges into the gatehouse. The portcullis rises. Both Professor and Paks nearly die. They low craw out under the feet of the knights. The orc tosses a fireball over his shoulder and drops the wall of force. He and Paks are ran over by enemy troops who charge Arthena and Grif.</p><p></p><p>As the last trooper dies, “Hey are you going to put out the fire at the gatehouse? The gate is freaking open. The portcullis is up. The locking wheel is burning. Smooth move exlax. What are you going to do Professor?” screams Grif. Arthena sighs and dashes into the fire and releases the lock.</p><p></p><p>The fire team shows up and the fire is put out. Our team sleeps next to the closed portcullis.</p><p></p><p>The drums and sunrise awaken them.</p><p></p><p>DM NOTE. Take a Long Rest. We will NOT finish next session. But you will level up. So, two copies of your PC one tenth. One eleventh level. I am working on the post credit scene as requested.</p><p></p><p>End of Session 432</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jasper, post: 9037790, member: 277"] Dragonlance Session 18 Chapter 7 Burning Down the Gate House Day 101 Dusk to Day 116 Sunrise Fluergreen 21 to Holmswelt 9 PC Killed 3 Monsters Killed 256 Villains Captured 2 Villains Escaped 13 Start Time 6:05 End Time 10:50 Take 10 Downtime Days. I had a strong group of five Grif Sheepsbane Swarmkeeper Ranger 5 Phantom Rogue 5 human. Professor Scribe RED ROBED Wizard 10 Orc. Arthena Oath of Vengeance Paladin 10 Elf. Yrrin Lion Mount. Paks Sheepsbane Eldritch Knight 10 Allen Kitty Familiar. Paks looks back as she and others retreat over the final bluff. Undead Dragons climb out the hole the citadel left in the city. Dragonnels are dropping off troops into the citadel courtyard. Arthena, “Take a short rest. Professor get your fly spell ready. We take a meal break and.” Paks, “Are you out of your freaking mind. One undead dragon yes. Two undead dragons yes. Three undead dragons maybe. Four some will die. Seven! Seven undead dragon you are out of your mind.” Arthena, “SQUIRE IF YOU WANT TO BE A KNIGHT OF.” Paks, “Take your shield and shove up your bum sideways. Not even if Cross orders me. Cross. Anyone seen Cross.” Cross is missing from the huddle. No one kept track of him during the escape. The far speaker squawks and they are ordered to fall back to the army’s position. Cross does not show up for morning formation. With two privates, a hanger on and a knight, the outlook looks bleak. Darrett orders the group to carry orders to the new mayor. It’s a three-day trip to new landing. The army is falling back to Kalaman. The flying citadel changes the equation. It should take a ten day or more for the Red Dragon Army to get to Kalaman. Making haste to the landing site, they are followed by a purple worm. They awake the next morning to find the worm trying to eat the Tiny Hut. A good brief breakfast fight warms their bones. Professor, “Out the hut. Out of the hut. I am dropping it is three seconds. Out. Out. Who wants Haste. Or should we dimension door. Or should...” Darkness descends as the worm eats the orc for breakfast. Arthena, “Less thinking more action. Smite. Smite. Smite. It what makes Paladins get up and fight!” A good smite and the Professor is barf back up. “See Orc don’t agree with Worms. Purple or Green, Sand or Blood,” screams Professor. “Less chatting more spelling Professor.” Yells Arthena. A short rest before breakfast is welcome. Clystran is happy he got to see his new crossbow works. The hike continues. An hour after they sight the ocean, four shadows darken their skies. A copper dragonnel falls entangled in a net nearby. The Red Dragon Army is hunting mounts. Grif runs up and yells in draconic, “No bite. No Bite. I am cutting you free.” The net parts half way letting the dragon spit in one the other dragonnel’s eye. The fight is on. The copper dragonnel tries to fly away but Grif calls out about healing potions. When the fight is over, he is given a sloppy dragon slurp. Clystran waves goodbye to them as they board the launch. (And we totally forgot about the sidekicks, and support NPCs again.) As they make landing five days later. Paks, “IT WAS FIVE YEARS. FIVE YEARS OF BARFING!” As ship arrives at the dock, the sailors of good ship “Rock A Baby” present Paks with a t-shirt “Barf to Left. Barf to Right. Barf is my middle BARF.” As the carry her down to the docks, off the docks, roll her off the stretcher, and rub dry dirt over her. “Thank you. I will have to kill you in the morning.” Sailor, “We be on the ship.” Paks, “Curse you and your evil sea sickness. BARF!” Arriving at the council chamber they met old friends like Marshal Vendri. They met old enemies like Lord Bakaris. And new friends Governor Fuline Thren. The Professor makes Lord Bakaris go pale when he mentions his missing son. He files a report but the council wants more answers which are not available. The Governor gives the group five days of leave. During the leave, Professor passes his test of high sorcery. (Hopefully he will post it here.) The rest train and regear. Arriving at Trade Gate the first morning back on active duty, they find hot mess. The captain of the watch has closed the gate. He refuses Sgt Paks orders. But his troops change their mind when he is body slammed by Grif and given a kitty sniff by Yrrin. Captain Oklid, “You don’t know these people. You could be letting in spies. It will be on your head if anything happens.” They take over control of the gate. At noon near the end of shift Grif calls an alert as a dragon is on approach and appears to be about to attack. But the riders are not in dragon armour. In fact, it is Darrett and Clystran riding Copper. Copper gives Griff a big slurp. Clystran found a bag on healing potions an hour after he waved goodbye. A few minutes later he found Copper hiding in a small cave trying to heal up. He and Cooper made friends. He flew to Heart’s Hollow only to be ordered by the mayor to go help Darrett. Clystran did scout out the citadel. Below the courtyard is a cave system. And with as many dragonnels flying around the base, they could steal some and sneak in. The group return to barracks to make plans and get a quick nap. But their nap is interrupted by the arrival of the enemy. They are just out siege weapon range and digging end. As dusk falls Marshal Vendri tells them to report at midnight, regardless if they have a chance to sleep. About three blocks from the barracks, they see a mutiny in progress. Four privates are stabbing their sergeant. Did I say four privates. Four Sivak Draconians are killing the sergeant. A fireball makes short work of the spies. They fall in their bunks but sleep will not come. Midnight nears and they gear up for their watch. About two blocks from the barracks, they are approached by a runner. “Sgt Paks. Warrior Gate is abandoned. No guards are on duty. I am reporting to Trader Gate with this information.” He runs on and the group runs on to Warrior Gate. Rounding the corner on the street, the gate is open. A squad of Red Army troops are at the portcullis, they are raising with man power alone. No, the portcullis is being raised by the gate house. Paks and Arthena charge. The Professor flips through his spell book. Grif moves forward. Stabbing one the knights in the gate house Paks sees Lord Bakaris. “BAKARIS IS HERE. HE IN CHARGE.” The portcullis slowly rises. Professor see red and charges as Grif throw a web spell on the portcullis and Red Army troops. Bolts, spells, and blows fly. Professor, “You are not leaving the gate house alive Bakaris. Wall of force! Now we are lock in till we die.!” Grif, “YOU IDIOT. I am on the other side. My spells can’t get through.” Professor, “Not listening. Too busy killing Bakaris.” He charges into the gatehouse. The portcullis rises. Both Professor and Paks nearly die. They low craw out under the feet of the knights. The orc tosses a fireball over his shoulder and drops the wall of force. He and Paks are ran over by enemy troops who charge Arthena and Grif. As the last trooper dies, “Hey are you going to put out the fire at the gatehouse? The gate is freaking open. The portcullis is up. The locking wheel is burning. Smooth move exlax. What are you going to do Professor?” screams Grif. Arthena sighs and dashes into the fire and releases the lock. The fire team shows up and the fire is put out. Our team sleeps next to the closed portcullis. The drums and sunrise awaken them. DM NOTE. Take a Long Rest. We will NOT finish next session. But you will level up. So, two copies of your PC one tenth. One eleventh level. I am working on the post credit scene as requested. End of Session 432 [/QUOTE]
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