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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ziona" data-source="post: 465139" data-attributes="member: 484">Daggerdale and the CryptsAfter Bailey was awake, the companions readied themselves for the spell Gnettles was about to cast.  It took only a few moments for Waterdeep to melt away and for Daggerdale to snap into view.  Bailey regained his composure and lead the heroes to The Lord of Daggerdale, who greeted them personally as they arrived.“Welcome, dear friends,” Randall called. “Thank you for understanding the urgency of the situation.  I trust your travels were well?”“Yes,” replied Gnettles with a grin. “Could not have been better.”Randall lead them to his study, which was lined with bookshelves that made Gnettles feel right at home, and made Lox feel sleepy.“Again, I thank you for coming so quickly,” said Randall in a more serious tone.  “You have the reputation of courageous problem-solvers, and I believe I have a problem that requires solving.”The heroes sat with looks on concern chiseled on their faces while Randall explained how a band of drow raided several farms about ten miles away.  He described how the local militia tracked the drow to an old set of crypts on the western edge of the Dagger Hills, which are rumored to have an entrance to the Underdark hidden within.  “Three nights ago, the drow raiders returned and caused even more damage.  I think the time has come for some experienced and capable adventurers to put a stop to these raids.  We haven’t had trouble with drow in Daggerdale for hundreds of years, and I have no idea what has stirred them up now.  Can you help me?”“Of course we will,” said Avangel triumphantly.  “Let us get underway before any more innocent lives are lost!”Randall was surprised by the quick decision and fervor the heroes possessed for abolishing the evil plaguing Daggerdale.  Even more surprising to Randall was the fact that they were not asking for a reward or benefit of some kind.“Do you require any provisions, or mounts?  Any sort of supplies?” he asked.“I believe we are well equipped,” said Dent with Haley by his side.  “Unless you have any further information for us.”“I know only that these drow seemed bent on mindless slaughter…just pointless and savage.  Take care, my friends, and know that Daggerdale thanks you for this great deed.”~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~“What an eerie place,” said Lox.  “Reminds me of that one time, when we went to Rappan Athuk, and there was a graveyard, and it was awful creepy, just like this place!”The heroes had been guided to the outskirts of the crypts by a ranger who worked for Randall, and they were now searching the area.“It seems to me that there were ten of them,” said Dent studying impressions in the ground. “If the rumors are correct,” said Ziona, “then we will find an entrance to the Underdark within.”“Then enter we shall,” said Avangel.The celestial elf cast light upon his shield and lead the way into the crypts.  They noticed that the majority of the doors were plastered shut, and had been for quite some time.  “Ahead…drow corpses,” said Avangel.  Ziona and Dent inspected the bodies, which were all gathered around one of the plastered doors.“These two look as though they have been bludgeoned to death,” said Ziona standing up.“It’s clear the others are riddled with crossbow bolts,” replied Dent.  “We should take caution with the doors we open.”Lox, who had grown bored with Dent studying the ground and Ziona studying corpses, had found a door that wasn’t plastered shut.  Having no handle to use, he put both of his hairy-knuckled hands on the door and pushed.  The others turned to see the halfling struggling to open the door the rest of the way.“Lox Lumley! Have you heard nothing we have said?” Avangel grabbed Lox and pulled him away from the entrance.  “You have a family, my friend.  At least use some caution for their sake.”Avangel pulled forth First Light and entered the room slowly.  As he did, a blue glowing glyph exploded and two golden lions roared into existence.“Wow! Lions!” cried Lox with excitement.Dent, who was at the ready behind Avangel, tried to communicate with the lions.“They say they are going to destroy us,” said Dent.“This is an empty tomb,” hissed Avangel.  “They are here to protect their dead.  We are leaving.”Avangel backed out of the room slowly, forcing Dent out behind him.“What happened to the lions?” asked Lox.Ziona knelt down and clasped Lox by the shoulders.“Lox don’t you understand that your actions can cause a great deal of harm to us all? You must exercise more caution.  Think of your children, of Sally.”“I think of Sally,” said Lox defensively.  “I renamed my sword after her.”  Lox pulled forth his sword and poked it into the air.  “I think of her every time I wield it.”“I don’t think that’s enough, Lox,” said Ziona with disappointment.  “Your rash actions could make her a widow.”“She might actually be happy then,” thought Lox miserably as Ziona stood up and turned away.  He huffed in frustration then hurried to catch up with the rest of the group.The Adventure Continues…</blockquote>

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