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2021-01-26T09:45:19Z

Rest and Recuperation

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	When we had all finished what training we could, traded for what we thought we might need, and benefited from Falcor's ability to identify some of the magical items we had gathered, we met to discuss our next steps at Custor's tower. He had informed us that Kellerot was on the small island just to the south of where we were, but warned that the island was an intersection between the Land of the Dead and Karmana, so anything that died there would be trapped in a limbo between worlds. Souls trapped there could not escape, and bodies would continue to exist with a semblance of life in some way. We also discussed what I had learned about the orc clans, the lizards, and their intent when I had showed the note we had found to my mentor.		When we had all finished what training we could, traded for what we thought we might need, and benefited from Falcor's ability to identify some of the magical items we had gathered, we met to discuss our next steps at Custor's tower. He had informed us that Kellerot was on the small island just to the south of where we were, but warned that the island was an intersection between the Land of the Dead and Karmana, so anything that died there would be trapped in a limbo between worlds. Souls trapped there could not escape, and bodies would continue to exist with a semblance of life in some way. We also discussed what I had learned about the orc clans, the lizards, and their intent when I had showed the note we had found to my mentor.

			The Red Skull Clan were willing to sail us to Kellerot's island, and also to fortify a beach position whilst waiting for us... although for no longer than a week. I doubt that after a week we would be returning alive... unless we get mixed up in a time shift by stepping between worlds (really hope that's not prophetic). At any rate, we had a purpose and a means to reach it, so we were ready.

	~~post the clans and the meanings.~~

	Red Skull willing to sail us ~~there~~ and fortify a beach position waiting for us, for no longer than a week.

imported>Garret: /* Rest and Recuperation */

2021-01-25T18:50:19Z

Rest and Recuperation

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	We found Custor's island teeming with activity. The Red Skull clan was erecting fortifications all around with ballistae and defensive positions clearly preparing for any kind of assault, and we were to later see that there was similar activity on Gilrad's island. Falcor would stay with Custor for training, while I sought out a shaman to talk to about my experience with Karmana, and Arad paid with some of the metal that had been delivered by the Elvradhil for training sessions with a weapon master. Both Arad and I made the journey to the temple first, and Arad talked to Gilrad about the state of the people there. I left Birt's head in his care to make sure that his soul would find its way to the Creator, and I gifted my share of the metal to the village to trade with the Saloroc.		We found Custor's island teeming with activity. The Red Skull clan was erecting fortifications all around with ballistae and defensive positions clearly preparing for any kind of assault, and we were to later see that there was similar activity on Gilrad's island. Falcor would stay with Custor for training, while I sought out a shaman to talk to about my experience with Karmana, and Arad paid with some of the metal that had been delivered by the Elvradhil for training sessions with a weapon master. Both Arad and I made the journey to the temple first, and Arad talked to Gilrad about the state of the people there. I left Birt's head in his care to make sure that his soul would find its way to the Creator, and I gifted my share of the metal to the village to trade with the Saloroc.

	I then traveled into the woods to the north, spending time with one of the Saloroc who did not affiliate with any particular clan but instead had a close connection with nature, and therefore Karmana (or Korman as they know her). I learned much about the natural world, although it was perhaps too much to take in all in one go, so I would have to return again when we had the chance. I also learned more about channeling the power of nature when it was needed, although there was always a cost of doing so.		I then traveled into the woods to the north, spending time with one of the Saloroc who did not affiliate with any particular clan but instead had a close connection with nature, and therefore Karmana (or Korman as they know her). I learned much about the natural world, although it was perhaps too much to take in all in one go, so I would have to return again when we had the chance. I also learned more about channeling the power of nature when it was needed, although there was always a cost of doing so. I improved my ability to converse in the Saloroc tongue to the point where I could at least hold normal conversations, and a few with a bit more detail - especially involving nature. I also started some basic swimming lessons, as well as trying to get the hang of using a morning star instead of a sword in combat. I had a long way to go with those skills, though!

			I was glad to discover that the Elvradhil had reoccupied their halls in the north of the island, and what's more they were willing to trade with us - especially gems but we got the impression that they were just glad to be back and involved with other races on the surface of Karmana.

			When we had all finished what training we could, traded for what we thought we might need, and benefited from Falcor's ability to identify some of the magical items we had gathered, we met to discuss our next steps at Custor's tower. He had informed us that Kellerot was on the small island just to the south of where we were, but warned that the island was an intersection between the Land of the Dead and Karmana, so anything that died there would be trapped in a limbo between worlds. Souls trapped there could not escape, and bodies would continue to exist with a semblance of life in some way. We also discussed what I had learned about the orc clans, the lizards, and their intent when I had showed the note we had found to my mentor.



			post the clans and the meanings.

			Red Skull willing to sail us there and fortify a beach position waiting for us, for no longer than a week.

imported>Garret: /* Encounter with the Elvradhil */

2021-01-20T23:59:46Z

Encounter with the Elvradhil

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	We set camp, and I took the first watch, followed by Falcor, and then Arad until dawn. It was Arad, then, that felt the hillside vibrate subtly as the obelisk sank slowly back into the the earth. He woke us in case something was going to happen, and it did, although it did no harm. The slowly smoking fire in the tower was quickly extinguished as the whole tower melted like ice and sank into the ground. Just a few minutes later a new tower started to emerge, growing out of the ground over about a quarter of an hour. It was fully intact and formed out of stone, stopping in place to become a perfect copy of Custor's tower. The only difference was that there was no woodwork or glass, just the stone. After this the vibrations lessened and faded until about a half hour later we could feel nothing.		We set camp, and I took the first watch, followed by Falcor, and then Arad until dawn. It was Arad, then, that felt the hillside vibrate subtly as the obelisk sank slowly back into the the earth. He woke us in case something was going to happen, and it did, although it did no harm. The slowly smoking fire in the tower was quickly extinguished as the whole tower melted like ice and sank into the ground. Just a few minutes later a new tower started to emerge, growing out of the ground over about a quarter of an hour. It was fully intact and formed out of stone, stopping in place to become a perfect copy of Custor's tower. The only difference was that there was no woodwork or glass, just the stone. After this the vibrations lessened and faded until about a half hour later we could feel nothing.

			==Rest and Recuperation==

			Despite our efforts to get Custor's attention there was still no sign of any rescue, and we did not know of any means to get back on our own. We wandered back to the beach, discovering that the doorway that had led into the lizard's lair was not there any more, just solid rock where we knew it had once stood. It took most of the day before we were fortunate and a fishing boat took pity on us, tacking closer to see why we were waving at every boat that passed. They were surprised to find that we were stranded, wondering what had happened to our boat, and a bit incredulous when we said that we had walked there! Thankfully they were happy to convey Father Arad wherever he wished, which was first to Custor's island. Arad blessed them and the journey before we set out by way of a simple reward for their assistance.

	~~Not sure how~~ to ~~get rescued~~. ~~Wander back~~ to ~~beach~~. ~~Doorway into lizard lair not~~ there ~~any more~~, ~~just solid rock~~.		We found Custor's island teeming with activity. The Red Skull clan was erecting fortifications all around with ballistae and defensive positions clearly preparing for any kind of assault, and we were to later see that there was similar activity on Gilrad's island. Falcor would stay with Custor for training, while I sought out a shaman to talk to about my experience with Karmana, and Arad paid with some of the metal that had been delivered by the Elvradhil for training sessions with a weapon master. Both Arad and I made the journey to the temple first, and Arad talked to Gilrad about the state of the people there. I left Birt's head in his care to make sure that his soul would find its way to the Creator, and I gifted my share of the metal to the village to trade with the Saloroc.

	~~Eventually a fishing boat takes pity and tacks closer~~ to ~~see why we are waving at them. Surprised to find that we are stranded - where's your boat? Happy to convey father Arad where he wishes - Custor's island.~~		I then traveled into the woods to the north, spending time with one of the Saloroc who did not affiliate with any particular clan but instead had a close connection with nature, and therefore Karmana (or Korman as they know her). I learned much about the natural world, although it was perhaps too much to take in all in one go, so I would have to return again when we had the chance. I also learned more about channeling the power of nature when it was needed, although there was always a cost of doing so.

	~~Arad blesses them before we set out.~~

	~~Custor' island teeming~~ with ~~activity, Red Skull~~ clan ~~is erecting fortifications all around~~ with ~~ballistae~~ and ~~defensive positions~~.

	~~Falcor to stay with Custor for training,~~ I ~~seek out shaman to talk~~ about ~~experience with Karmana~~, ~~and Arad pays with metal for training from weapon master. Do travel~~ to ~~village first~~, so ~~that Arad can talk to Gilrad, and~~ I ~~gift my share of the metal~~ to the ~~village to trade with~~ the ~~salaroc~~.

imported>Garret: /* Encounter with the Elvradhil */

2021-01-20T23:43:09Z

Encounter with the Elvradhil

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	Falcor took the opportunity to ask about the powers of his mind and how they were affected here. Apparently the foe had seeded some of the area with natural creatures that fed off powers of the mind, but also warned that it was a thin place where the boundaries of the world were stretched. Without the Carmanac Anhil and our Mother's power, the dark powers may have exploited the thinness of the place. He said that the holy place would need healing by the Elvradhil before our Mother could dominate once more. After that he showily sank into the floor out of sight... nice. The chests full of metal followed shortly afterwards, again sinking out of sight.		Falcor took the opportunity to ask about the powers of his mind and how they were affected here. Apparently the foe had seeded some of the area with natural creatures that fed off powers of the mind, but also warned that it was a thin place where the boundaries of the world were stretched. Without the Carmanac Anhil and our Mother's power, the dark powers may have exploited the thinness of the place. He said that the holy place would need healing by the Elvradhil before our Mother could dominate once more. After that he showily sank into the floor out of sight... nice. The chests full of metal followed shortly afterwards, again sinking out of sight.

			We decided to spend no more time underground, leaving the lizards to their fate and the place to the Elvradhil. When we exited by the door we had entered by some time before, it was afternoon. Now how were we to get back to the other island? I wondered whether Custor was still watching, and after a moment's concentration the others seemed to think that he was. Falcor tried some arm movements and hand gestures, but I wasn't sure the message was getting through so I wrote "please send boat" in the sand. After that we climbed the hill to the old watchtower to wait. I took the time to pray to Karmana at the obelisk again, then (now that we were out of the "thin place") used the crown to heal Arad and Falcor. After that we just sat and watched the sun set.

			We set camp, and I took the first watch, followed by Falcor, and then Arad until dawn. It was Arad, then, that felt the hillside vibrate subtly as the obelisk sank slowly back into the the earth. He woke us in case something was going to happen, and it did, although it did no harm. The slowly smoking fire in the tower was quickly extinguished as the whole tower melted like ice and sank into the ground. Just a few minutes later a new tower started to emerge, growing out of the ground over about a quarter of an hour. It was fully intact and formed out of stone, stopping in place to become a perfect copy of Custor's tower. The only difference was that there was no woodwork or glass, just the stone. After this the vibrations lessened and faded until about a half hour later we could feel nothing.

	~~Exit in the afternoon. Have idea to signal Custor for a lift. Falcor tries - not sure the message is getting through. I write in sand "Please send boat".~~

	~~Climb hill to watch. Pray at obelisk. Use crown to heal Arad and Falcor. Watch the sun set.~~

	Set camp and I take first watch, then Falcor, then Arad into dawn. Arad feels hillside vibrate subtlely and obelisk sinks slowly back into the earth. He wakes us. Tower fire extinguishes as the whole tower melts like ice and sinks into the ground.

	~~A few minutes later a new tower starts to emerge from the ground, growing out of the ground over about 15 mins fully intact made of stone and stops in place - perfect copy of Custor's tower.~~

	~~Vibrations lessening, but takes about 30 mins before cannot sense any more. No woodwork or glass, just stone of tower.~~

	Not sure how to get rescued. Wander back to beach. Doorway into lizard lair not there any more, just solid rock.		Not sure how to get rescued. Wander back to beach. Doorway into lizard lair not there any more, just solid rock.

imported>Garret: /* Encounter with the Elvradhil */

2021-01-20T23:29:59Z

Encounter with the Elvradhil

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	With his new robe and winged helm, Falcor did look impressive I had to admit. Thankfully nobody had delusions of grandeur and hunting more lizards, agreeing instead to return the way we came quietly. As we returned through the tunnel the Elvradhil appeared again, this time bowing before Falcor, saying: "My Lord I greatly look forward to fighting alongside you again." Falcor responded with: "I look forward to fighting with you also!", while Arad asked whether there was anything else we should look for in this place. The response I suspect was not quite what he was looking for: "The glory of battle and death?!" We were not convinced.		With his new robe and winged helm, Falcor did look impressive I had to admit. Thankfully nobody had delusions of grandeur and hunting more lizards, agreeing instead to return the way we came quietly. As we returned through the tunnel the Elvradhil appeared again, this time bowing before Falcor, saying: "My Lord I greatly look forward to fighting alongside you again." Falcor responded with: "I look forward to fighting with you also!", while Arad asked whether there was anything else we should look for in this place. The response I suspect was not quite what he was looking for: "The glory of battle and death?!" We were not convinced.

			There was something else of value here, of course, and we made our way back to the armoury and started to load up with as much of the weapons grade metal ingots as possible. As we were doing this Nadik climbed out of the floor and asked what we were doing. Falcor explained our intent, and I apologised in case it was his as we would not want to steal from our friends. He was indifferent to it, though, and instead offered to transport the "unclean" metal to Malek's temple for us. Well that would certainly saves us from carrying them! We were very grateful, but he simply said that he was glad to do some service for the Dragon Lord. He also said that he looked forward to welcoming Falcor to their halls one day under better circumstances.

			Falcor took the opportunity to ask about the powers of his mind and how they were affected here. Apparently the foe had seeded some of the area with natural creatures that fed off powers of the mind, but also warned that it was a thin place where the boundaries of the world were stretched. Without the Carmanac Anhil and our Mother's power, the dark powers may have exploited the thinness of the place. He said that the holy place would need healing by the Elvradhil before our Mother could dominate once more. After that he showily sank into the floor out of sight... nice. The chests full of metal followed shortly afterwards, again sinking out of sight.

	~~Go back to armoury and load up with as much weapons grade metal ingots as possible.~~

	Nadik climbs out of floor and offers to transport "unclean" metal to Malek's temple. Saves us carrying them! Very grateful. Glad to do service to Dragon Lord. Looks forward to welcoming Falcor to their halls one day.

	Falcor asks about powers of mind and how affected here - some creatures that feed on powers of mind, but also a thin place where the boundaries of the world are stretched. Without Carmanac Anhil and our Mother the dark powers may have exploited the thinness of this place. Needs healing by Elvradhil before our Mother can dominate again.

	~~Showily sinks into the floor out of sight. Chests follow a couple of minutes later.~~

	Exit in the afternoon. Have idea to signal Custor for a lift. Falcor tries - not sure the message is getting through. I write in sand "Please send boat".		Exit in the afternoon. Have idea to signal Custor for a lift. Falcor tries - not sure the message is getting through. I write in sand "Please send boat".

imported>Garret: /* Encounter with the Elvradhil */

2021-01-20T23:23:27Z

Encounter with the Elvradhil

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	I climbed into the room and moved to check the chest first. There was a needle trap set on it, which I set about disabling as the others joined me in the room. With the trap out of the way, I unlocked it with my picks and opened it finding: six sets of leather straps and belts with gold and pearls, a gold inlaid gem studded scabbard with dagger, a leather bag with about a hundred gold pieces, a small flask of perfumed oil, and a jade figurine of an aggressive looking lizard warrior. Falcor checked the wardrobe, which had a single ornate robe, red with gold thread, and Falcor donned it to look a bit more impressive (well, a bit more dressed anyway).		I climbed into the room and moved to check the chest first. There was a needle trap set on it, which I set about disabling as the others joined me in the room. With the trap out of the way, I unlocked it with my picks and opened it finding: six sets of leather straps and belts with gold and pearls, a gold inlaid gem studded scabbard with dagger, a leather bag with about a hundred gold pieces, a small flask of perfumed oil, and a jade figurine of an aggressive looking lizard warrior. Falcor checked the wardrobe, which had a single ornate robe, red with gold thread, and Falcor donned it to look a bit more impressive (well, a bit more dressed anyway).

			Falcor approached the door at the far end, hearing something behind it so he indicated for us to be quiet. Instead I went to the door at the side and eased it open to reveal another smallish room with a door at the far end. Again, it was fairly well appointed, the dominating feature being a circular table of polished wood in the centre with four fine chairs around it. There was decorative silver on the table, a piece of parchment that was held open by a large winged helm. The wings of the helm were dragonlike and the metal had an unusual sheen much like Falcor's armour. Could it really be this easy to find? The last thing was a large upholstered reclining chair in the corner, but Falcor was fixated on the helm - the dragon helm we were seeking! Falcor and I both moved to the table as Arad covered the other door. I took a look at the parchment, leaving Falcor to don the helm, and it worryingly suggested that the lizards had influenced the Snake Clan of the Saloroc to help the Black Hand Clan take over from the "Tigers" (not one we had come across) in Kraldar's name.

			With his new robe and winged helm, Falcor did look impressive I had to admit. Thankfully nobody had delusions of grandeur and hunting more lizards, agreeing instead to return the way we came quietly. As we returned through the tunnel the Elvradhil appeared again, this time bowing before Falcor, saying: "My Lord I greatly look forward to fighting alongside you again." Falcor responded with: "I look forward to fighting with you also!", while Arad asked whether there was anything else we should look for in this place. The response I suspect was not quite what he was looking for: "The glory of battle and death?!" We were not convinced.

	~~Falcor approaches one door, hears something and indicates to be quiet. I ease door open to reveal smallish room with door at far end.~~

	Fairly well appointed, in centre circular table of polished wood with 4 fine chairs around it. Decorative silver on table, SE corner large reclining chair upholstered. Middle of table is parchment held open by large winged helm. Wings are dragonlike and metal has unusual sheen like Falcor's armour.

	~~This is the dragon helm! Falcor and I advance as Arad covers other door. Falcor quite excited, although I look at parchment.~~

	~~Read parchment... and take it to show allies. Falcor dons helmet, adding to impressive look.~~

	~~Return through tunnel - Elvradhil appears again and bows before Falcor, "My Lord I greatly look forward to fighting alongside you again" "I look foward to fighting with you also!"~~

	~~Arad asks "is there anything else we should look for in this place?" "The glory of battle and death?" Not convinced.~~

	Go back to armoury and load up with as much weapons grade metal ingots as possible.		Go back to armoury and load up with as much weapons grade metal ingots as possible.

imported>Garret: /* Encounter with the Elvradhil */

2021-01-20T23:13:34Z

Encounter with the Elvradhil

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	Now feeling somewhat restored, we jogged along now familiar corridors back to the former throne room, but found that the doors were now closed. We were sure that they had been open when we left, so we were cautious. I listened carefully and then pulled one of the doors open with Arad and Falcor ready behind me. We saw two lizards stood either side of the empty throne, snapping quickly alert as the door opened. Falcor sprinted in towards the one on the right, at full charge, and Arad did the same but heading towards the one on the left. The lizards were so shocked that they almost fell backwards, and that might have actually saved them as all of Falcor and Arad's weapons cut the air just in front of them harmlessly. I caught up at a charge, managing to land the first blow, then Falcor cut deeply into the other one. They recovered their sense and retaliated, with Arad taking a nasty blow from the first one's morning star, and Falcor taking a glancing blow from the other. That was their one and only chance, though, as Arad finished off the one I had hurt, and Falcor absolutely slaughtered the other one with strong blows.		Now feeling somewhat restored, we jogged along now familiar corridors back to the former throne room, but found that the doors were now closed. We were sure that they had been open when we left, so we were cautious. I listened carefully and then pulled one of the doors open with Arad and Falcor ready behind me. We saw two lizards stood either side of the empty throne, snapping quickly alert as the door opened. Falcor sprinted in towards the one on the right, at full charge, and Arad did the same but heading towards the one on the left. The lizards were so shocked that they almost fell backwards, and that might have actually saved them as all of Falcor and Arad's weapons cut the air just in front of them harmlessly. I caught up at a charge, managing to land the first blow, then Falcor cut deeply into the other one. They recovered their sense and retaliated, with Arad taking a nasty blow from the first one's morning star, and Falcor taking a glancing blow from the other. That was their one and only chance, though, as Arad finished off the one I had hurt, and Falcor absolutely slaughtered the other one with strong blows.

			With no other threat apparent, I continued forward to where the trapdoor was, opening it as before. Falcor prepared a lantern, shedding some light down the dark hole and I climbed down the iron railings set in the wall. At the bottom was a relatively crude tunnel, although wide, and the others climbed down without incident. We started moving cautiously down the tunnel, which twisted to the right, and suddenly an Elvradhil popped his head out of the wall, grinning and saying: "You guys are doing great! Wish we could join you!" I asked: "Are you not allowed?" to which he responded: "Ahhh... the Capla says it's a holy place, blah blah. We're with you though!" He slipped back into the wall and we continued.

			The tunnel twisted back left again and shortly reached a twenty foot shaft leading up, again with iron rungs in the wall and a trapdoor above. I climbed to the top and located a similar mechanism to open it, giving a thumbs up to the others below. Arad prepared his bow to cover us and Falcor climbed up just below me. When we were set I activated the trapdoor and it opened to reveal a small room with a door to our left and a short hallway ahead of us with another door at the end. The room was lit by torches on the walls and was a well appointed sleeping quarters. An ornate bed with rugs and cushions took up much of the space, with a small table next to where we entered from, a cupboard against the wall, and an iron chest in the corner. It was also unoccupied.

	I ~~continue forward~~ to ~~where~~ the ~~trapdoor~~ was, ~~opening~~ it ~~as before~~. Falcor ~~prepares lantern~~, ~~shedding light down the dark hole~~.		I climbed into the room and moved to check the chest first. There was a needle trap set on it, which I set about disabling as the others joined me in the room. With the trap out of the way, I unlocked it with my picks and opened it finding: six sets of leather straps and belts with gold and pearls, a gold inlaid gem studded scabbard with dagger, a leather bag with about a hundred gold pieces, a small flask of perfumed oil, and a jade figurine of an aggressive looking lizard warrior. Falcor checked the wardrobe, which had a single ornate robe, red with gold thread, and Falcor donned it to look a bit more impressive (well, a bit more dressed anyway).

	~~I climb down the iron railings set in the wall.~~

	Relatively crude tunnel, but wide. Start down it, and Elvradhil pops out - "You guys are doing great! Wish we could join you." "Are you not allowed?" "Capla says holy place, blah blah blah. We're with you though!"

	~~Reach 20' shaft, rungs lead up to trapdoor. Find mechanism and give thumbs up. Arad stays below with bow trained, and Falcor climbs just below me.~~

	Opens into small room, door to one side and a hallway ahead of us with another door at the end. Light from torches. Well appointed sleeping quarters. Ornate bed with rugs and cushions, small table next to where we entered from. Corner has iron chest, and cupboard against wall. No foes.

	Climb up and move to check chest. Find and disable a needle trap on the chest. Arad joins us, closing trapdoor. I unlock it with my picks and open it. Contains: 6 sets of leather straps and belts with gold and pearls, gold inlaid gem studded scabbard and dagger, leather bag with 100 ish gp, small flask of perfumed oil, jade figurine of large aggressive looking lizard warrior.

	~~Wardrobe has one ornate robe red with gold thread, so Falcor dons it to improve his look.~~

	Falcor approaches one door, hears something and indicates to be quiet. I ease door open to reveal smallish room with door at far end.		Falcor approaches one door, hears something and indicates to be quiet. I ease door open to reveal smallish room with door at far end.

imported>Garret: /* Encounter with the Elvradhil */

2021-01-20T16:37:58Z

Encounter with the Elvradhil

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	We discussed what to do about the lizards that seemed to have hunkered down in the barracks nearby, but decided it would be better to move on quickly. Arad called for us to wait a moment as he tended to our wounds. He prayed to the Creator, but again felt the overwhelming darkness... this time it was just for a moment, but then the light of the Creator filled his mind with a powerful voice saying: "No!" and the darkness instantly receded. Arad could feel the Creator standing over him (figuratively anyway) and protecting him, and thankfully his prayers were answered and many of our wounds were healed.		We discussed what to do about the lizards that seemed to have hunkered down in the barracks nearby, but decided it would be better to move on quickly. Arad called for us to wait a moment as he tended to our wounds. He prayed to the Creator, but again felt the overwhelming darkness... this time it was just for a moment, but then the light of the Creator filled his mind with a powerful voice saying: "No!" and the darkness instantly receded. Arad could feel the Creator standing over him (figuratively anyway) and protecting him, and thankfully his prayers were answered and many of our wounds were healed.

			Now feeling somewhat restored, we jogged along now familiar corridors back to the former throne room, but found that the doors were now closed. We were sure that they had been open when we left, so we were cautious. I listened carefully and then pulled one of the doors open with Arad and Falcor ready behind me. We saw two lizards stood either side of the empty throne, snapping quickly alert as the door opened. Falcor sprinted in towards the one on the right, at full charge, and Arad did the same but heading towards the one on the left. The lizards were so shocked that they almost fell backwards, and that might have actually saved them as all of Falcor and Arad's weapons cut the air just in front of them harmlessly. I caught up at a charge, managing to land the first blow, then Falcor cut deeply into the other one. They recovered their sense and retaliated, with Arad taking a nasty blow from the first one's morning star, and Falcor taking a glancing blow from the other. That was their one and only chance, though, as Arad finished off the one I had hurt, and Falcor absolutely slaughtered the other one with strong blows.


	~~Jog along now familiar corridors back to the former throne room. Doors now closed... I listen and then pull door open with Arad and Falcor ready behind.~~

	~~Two lizards stood either side of empty throne, snapping alert as the door opens. Falcor sprints in towards the one on the right, at full charge, and Arad does the same to one on left.~~

	The lizards are so shocked that they almost fall backwards, which saves them as all the weapons swing in front of them harmlessly. I catch up at a charge, landing the first blow, then Falcor cuts deeply into the other one. Arad takes a nasty hit from a morning star, and Falcor takes a glancing blow.

	~~Arad finishes the one I hurt, and Falcor slaughters the other one.~~

	I continue forward to where the trapdoor was, opening it as before. Falcor prepares lantern, shedding light down the dark hole.		I continue forward to where the trapdoor was, opening it as before. Falcor prepares lantern, shedding light down the dark hole.

imported>Garret: /* Encounter with the Elvradhil */

2021-01-20T16:13:40Z

Encounter with the Elvradhil

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	Falcor clanged one of his weapons against an opponent's trident, trying to trap it, but the turtle thing was too strong and ripped it back out. Arad landed a hit, drawing blood, then deliberately cut at its arm with his sword causing it to drop its weapon as its arm hung uselessly by its side. I was able to follow up my first blow in the same area, stabbing deeply and causing blood to spurt out... but still it kept coming! Arad also followed up with a good blow, and now there was blood leaking from multiple wounds on one of the creatures, but still they wouldn't stop. These things were tough!		Falcor clanged one of his weapons against an opponent's trident, trying to trap it, but the turtle thing was too strong and ripped it back out. Arad landed a hit, drawing blood, then deliberately cut at its arm with his sword causing it to drop its weapon as its arm hung uselessly by its side. I was able to follow up my first blow in the same area, stabbing deeply and causing blood to spurt out... but still it kept coming! Arad also followed up with a good blow, and now there was blood leaking from multiple wounds on one of the creatures, but still they wouldn't stop. These things were tough!

	Arad struck with his hammer, and the blow rang out against its carapace, but didn't appear to harm it. Falcor stabbed into a soft spot, drawing blood. I feinted with my short sword, tapping on its carapace, then closed in and thrust my sword with all my strength into the weak spot I had managed to penetrate earlier, finally killing one... but there were still four more! Falcor landed another blow, but these things were really sturdy and it still didn't go down. One of the turtles lumbered straight into me, bashing me to the floor and nearly overpowering me, but I managed to wriggle to the side and keep hold of my weapons. Falcor stepped across and tried to stab it, drawing blood with his dagger. I forced my way to my feet, somewhat farther back than I was before~~, and~~ Arad ~~also~~ set about ~~it;~~ he ~~made~~ no progress with his hammer, but also ~~stabbed~~ with his sword, now ~~knowing~~ where to aim, ~~which finished~~ it off.~~.. down to three left!~~		Arad struck with his hammer, and the blow rang out against its carapace, but didn't appear to harm it. Falcor stabbed into a soft spot, drawing blood. I feinted with my short sword, tapping on its carapace, then closed in and thrust my sword with all my strength into the weak spot I had managed to penetrate earlier, finally killing one... but there were still four more! Falcor landed another blow, but these things were really sturdy and it still didn't go down. One of the turtles lumbered straight into me, bashing me to the floor and nearly overpowering me, but I managed to wriggle to the side and keep hold of my weapons. Falcor stepped across and tried to stab it, drawing blood with his dagger. I forced my way to my feet, somewhat farther back than I was before. Arad set about the one he was fighting, making no progress with his hammer but also stabbing it with his sword; now he knew where to aim, he was able to finish it off.

			Falcor had been wearing down his attacker, and now was able to kill it with a precisely placed strike. I stabbed the one that had charged me, and it fell too, so now there was just the one left. It was set upon by Arad and Falcor, both able to outmaneuver it now it was alone, and they did not take long in finishing it between them. We checked both ways down the corridor, but could not see nothing there. Finally I was able to slump against the wall, sheathing my weapons and saying: "Phew, that was tough"! Falcor was breathing hard, but replied curtly: "Yes, they were hard to hit."

			We discussed what to do about the lizards that seemed to have hunkered down in the barracks nearby, but decided it would be better to move on quickly. Arad called for us to wait a moment as he tended to our wounds. He prayed to the Creator, but again felt the overwhelming darkness... this time it was just for a moment, but then the light of the Creator filled his mind with a powerful voice saying: "No!" and the darkness instantly receded. Arad could feel the Creator standing over him (figuratively anyway) and protecting him, and thankfully his prayers were answered and many of our wounds were healed.

	~~Falcor finished off his attacker, leaving just two now. I stab the one that charged me, and it fell too. Now just the one between us!~~

	~~Arad smacks the last one before anyone can react, then Falcor joins him and finishes it off.~~

	~~Check both ways, but nothing there. Slump against wall, sheath weapons and say "Phew, that was tough!"~~

	~~Falcor says "Yes, they were hard to hit."~~

	Discuss the lizards, but decide to move on quickly. Arad called for us to wait as he tends to our wounds. Prays to Creator. Feels overwhelming darkness for a moment, but Creator says "No!" and instantly recedes. Standing over Arad (metaphorically) and protecting him. Heals some of our wounds.

	Jog along now familiar corridors back to the former throne room. Doors now closed... I listen and then pull door open with Arad and Falcor ready behind.		Jog along now familiar corridors back to the former throne room. Doors now closed... I listen and then pull door open with Arad and Falcor ready behind.

imported>Garret: /* Encounter with the Elvradhil */

2021-01-20T15:52:07Z

Encounter with the Elvradhil

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	Falcor clanged one of his weapons against an opponent's trident, trying to trap it, but the turtle thing was too strong and ripped it back out. Arad landed a hit, drawing blood, then deliberately cut at its arm with his sword causing it to drop its weapon as its arm hung uselessly by its side. I was able to follow up my first blow in the same area, stabbing deeply and causing blood to spurt out... but still it kept coming! Arad also followed up with a good blow, and now there was blood leaking from multiple wounds on one of the creatures, but still they wouldn't stop. These things were tough!		Falcor clanged one of his weapons against an opponent's trident, trying to trap it, but the turtle thing was too strong and ripped it back out. Arad landed a hit, drawing blood, then deliberately cut at its arm with his sword causing it to drop its weapon as its arm hung uselessly by its side. I was able to follow up my first blow in the same area, stabbing deeply and causing blood to spurt out... but still it kept coming! Arad also followed up with a good blow, and now there was blood leaking from multiple wounds on one of the creatures, but still they wouldn't stop. These things were tough!

	Arad struck with his hammer, and the blow rang out against its carapace, but didn't appear to harm it. Falcor stabbed into a soft spot, drawing blood. I feinted with my short sword, tapping on its carapace, then closed in and thrust my sword with all my strength into the weak spot I had managed to penetrate earlier, finally killing one... but there were still four more! Falcor landed another blow, but these things were really sturdy and it still didn't go down. One of the turtles lumbered straight into me, bashing me to the floor and nearly overpowering me, but I managed to wriggle to the side and keep hold of my weapons. Falcor stepped across and tried to stab it, drawing blood with his dagger.		Arad struck with his hammer, and the blow rang out against its carapace, but didn't appear to harm it. Falcor stabbed into a soft spot, drawing blood. I feinted with my short sword, tapping on its carapace, then closed in and thrust my sword with all my strength into the weak spot I had managed to penetrate earlier, finally killing one... but there were still four more! Falcor landed another blow, but these things were really sturdy and it still didn't go down. One of the turtles lumbered straight into me, bashing me to the floor and nearly overpowering me, but I managed to wriggle to the side and keep hold of my weapons. Falcor stepped across and tried to stab it, drawing blood with his dagger. I forced my way to my feet, somewhat farther back than I was before, and Arad also set about it; he made no progress with his hammer, but also stabbed with his sword, now knowing where to aim, which finished it off... down to three left!



	~~Force my way to feet, slightly farther back than I was. Arad cannot make progress with hammer, but stabs with sword and finishes it off... three left!~~

	Falcor finished off his attacker, leaving just two now. I stab the one that charged me, and it fell too. Now just the one between us!		Falcor finished off his attacker, leaving just two now. I stab the one that charged me, and it fell too. Now just the one between us!