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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PHDungeon" data-source="post: 5413572" data-attributes="member: 86320">We've had another new addition to the group. This character is an Elf by the name of Ardyn, who happens to be a two weapon fighting ranger.The party currently consists of:Bella (level 14 changeling/rogue/sorcerer)Melek (level 14 tiefling wizard/warlock)Corvin Androsax (level 14, human/cleric)Turak (level 14, minotaur/warden)Ardyn (level 14, elf/ranger)Session 35 – WolfsbaneI am no fool.I know that those that I have been traveling with are involved in events that will affect the whole world.  If they do not succeed it will allow chaos and darkness to swallow the land.  I have seen them fight and I believe that without me, they will all die.  So even though I have responsibilities here in Grimmsburg, I will join them.Melek has proven to be resourceful in discovering a vague idea of where the fragments of the God Engine have disappeared to.  It would seem that our ‘destiny’ is dragging us into the Feywild.  I’m relieved for even though I have an affinity for cold I prefer a more temperate environment than the North.It would seem I am the last of our original band, everyone else either dead or retired, but mostly dead. Corvin foolishly blames me for the loss of his sister Deryl back in the Trollhaunt, but I care little for his opinion. There was honestly nothing that could be done.  He does not seem to realize that this is a dangerous path we walk, and it is being watched by the gods, not all of them the good ones.  He will learn that lesson though, and probably sooner than later.Knowing that there are paths to the Feywild in Moonstair we returned there.  Someone new, an elf named Ardyn, has joined us. He had served the Jarl as a warden, and apparently spent much time hunting orc bands in the Nentir Vale. Apparently, he had heard of our deeds, and wanted a chance to join a band of adventurers foolish enough to take the fight to the Norland’s most dangerous enemies. I couldn’t help notice that he carried a weapon with a frost enchantment.  With my ability to make these weapons more effective, we will fight well together.We waited until the moon was full in the sky, then using a circle of standing stones near Moonstair we arrived in the Feywild. We sought out the place where Melek made his pact with his fey patron. Melek again made use of his Eagle’s flight ritual, allowing us to search miles and miles of Feywild swamp from the air. Eventually, we located an island in the middle of the swamp that was speckled with crumbling stone menhirs. It was here we landed, for according to the tiefling it was the spot where he had first encountered the Maiden of the Moon.We made camp on the island, and we waited until the moon was full in the sky. At some point I fell asleep. In fact, we all did. Everything became dreamy haze. I recall seeing a woman appear to us. She was a beautiful eladrin with eyes like the moon and long flowing silver hair. She held in her hand a slender silver sword. I recall her saying to us only a single phrase: “Slay my enemies and find what you seek.”I remember little else. When I woke up we were no longer on the island in the swamp. Instead, we were on a cold, windy mountainside overlooking a forested valley. The moon was still full and in the sky. We could hear the howl of wolves down in the valley. On the opposite side of the valley, a moonbeam shone down illuminating some sort of fortified gatehouse type structure built into the side of a mountain. A winding road led up the mountain from the forest to the gatehouse. It was pretty clear that this was our destination, though we had no idea where we were or what the place was.We contemplated waiting until morning, but decided to press on.  Thus, we entered the dark alpine forest. The trees were towering giants, and a bed of needles carpeted the forest floor, leaving little opportunity for smaller bushes and plants to grow. It made walking relatively easy. All around us we could hear the howls of the wolves. As we went the howls started to get closer. The beasts had picked up our scents, and soon we were beginning to catch glimpses of them moving among the trees. I tried to scout ahead but it proves fruitless. We are still ambushed in a clearing by the foul beasts. They came at us from all sides, hunting in a pack. Some were hulking dire wolves, others were smaller werewolves that had assumed a deadly hybrid form.It is the first time I was able to witness Corvin in a fight.  He was much different from his brother- quiet and introspective and he seems to have only some of the Androsax foolishness. He does however possess his brother’s bloodlust and he throws himself into battle.  I watch as he is brought to within an inch of his life several times only to be drawn back by the will of his god.  He will only have himself to blame for his death.The elf proved to be just as effective as I though, ruthlessly cutting into foes with his twin scimitars. Working together we were able to make quick work of our enemies, for what he started I could finish.  I drew back and fired from the shadows, taking cover behind a large log.  The darkness of the woods swallowing me so effectively that the wolves could not see me. They passed me for easier prey, that being the fire hurling tiefling.  Melek remained in the middle of the clearing when the wolves closed in, and as a result he was savaged by them.  Fortunately, Turak was his usual self. He came to Melek’s aid, crushing skulls with his mighty maul. We made quick work of them.In the end, I was the only one who left the battle without a scratch, and the others were thankful for Corvin’s healing magics.  Undaunted we continued, and now we stand at the foot of a cliff ready to enter a massive fortress.  It is going to be a long night.</blockquote>

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