Upgrade your account to a Community Supporter account and remove most of the site ads.
Rocket your D&D 5E and Level Up: Advanced 5E games into space! Alpha Star Magazine Is Launching... Right Now!

Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ziona" data-source="post: 654571" data-attributes="member: 484">The Dragon’s HordeA low moan could be heard from the darkness, along with the whistle of wings beating against the breeze.  Before Glouroth arrived however, the heroes sprang into action.  Varr popped the cork on his last Fly potion, soared forward and swung his axe into the kir-lanan that had first spoken.  The creature was not foolish enough to let the dwarf hit him again.  Instead, he flew above him and reached his hands downward in an attempt to dig his claws into Varr’s flesh.On the ground below, Tark had cast Fly on Belasco, while Ziona cast Air Walk on Dent.  The ranger and warrior took to the sky and attacked the kir-lanan that were gliding around in the dank darkness.  “Glouroth is upon us!” communicated Rossal urgently.The dragon emerged from the darkness above, it’s frightful presence pouring over the heroes.  Only Tark and Ziona seemed unshaken by the sight of the dragon, while the immense creature made the others shaky and nervous.  Glouroth looked upon his prey, opened his enormous mouth, and sent a cone of smoking shadows upon them.  Belasco and Varr, who were caught amongst the muck with the kir-lanan, felt greatly weakened.  They continued to fight, however.  Belasco swooped around in the air, slicing into the kir-lanan, while Varr charged straight for the dragon in his rage.  The dwarf was able to smash his axe into the hide of the dragon twice, causing it to shriek wildly in pain. Meanwhile, more kir-lanan were appearing in the air and on the ground.  Avangel used his spear to fend them off, while Tark and Ziona were busy casting.  Blood rained from the sky as Dent and Belasco attacked the flying kir-lanan.  Tark stepped back behind where Ziona and Avangel were fighting and began to cast, making sure his spell was not interrupted.  The misty words rolled off his tongue and his prayer was complete.  He looked up and watched as his spell engulfed the dragon in green flame.  Glouroth wailed and roared briefly before the spell destroyed him entirely.The raging Varr swiped at the air where the dragon’s form dissipated, and the kir-lanan looked around them in shock.  They ceased their attacks and looked upon the heroes.  One lowered his head and spoke in Undercommon, “You are great warriors, and we surrender.  You may pass without incident.”“They are allowing us to pass,” translated Ziona with relief.“Give us the dragon’s treasure and we’ll let you live,” spat Belasco.The kir-lanan looked up with disgust at the drow. “Ungrateful wretch!  I’ll have your head!”He lunged at Belasco, and the battle suddenly ensued. “What’s going on?” shouted Dent.“I thought they surrendered?” asked Tark.“Belasco demanded the dragon’s horde,” yelled Ziona. “We have insulted them…we must fight!”The kir-lanan were now angry and fighting hard, though their numbers were now very few.  Belasco’s longswords dripped with the blood of  his enemies as he sliced through them one by one.  Dent’s arrows hit their mark each time, while Tark’s mace gave each foe an electric charge before sending them to their deaths.  Varr was still frothing with rage while swinging Frostbite wildly, and Ziona’s Moonblade dealt a vicious blow to the kir-lanan attacking her.  Finally, it seemed the battle was over.“Fools,” chortled Belasco while Tark was restoring his strength.  “They would be alive now if they had just handed over the treasure of the dragon.”“Try to keep in mind this is not a treasure hunt we’re on,” called Ziona. She was busy tending to Varr. “Maybe not for you, half-drow,” replied Belasco.  “I’m sure you have more shady plans in mind.”“You question my intentions, yet you lead the group to danger.  We could have passed without incident if not for your greed.”“It is over and done,” interrupted Dent.  “No need to bicker now.”“Thank you, Miss Ziona.  I feel my strength return,” said Varr, wiping the spittle from his beard.  “Now, let’s find that treasure!”Just then, Avangel swooped down from the darkness above.“I have found it already,” he said.  “Follow me.”Those who could fly or airwalk did so, while Avangel carried Ziona, Tark and Haley to the top of the cliff where the dragon once resided.  Upon seeing the gold and gems, Rossal shot out from Ziona’s cloak and nestled among the treasure like a cat in a sunbeam.“A dragon’s horde, indeed!” laughed Dent.<img src="http://www.diterlizzi.com/tonys_work/editorial/dragon/i/drg269-psdrag.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />The Adventure Continues…</blockquote>

Verification