Editing Chronicle - Malek (section)

== Worst Rescue So Far ==

[[Hintzu]] warned us that he could hear a commotion behind the closed door and [[Milai]], rashly, opened the door to see what was going on. It was [[Morwath]]! This was not a happy meeting, though, as he was trussed up on a pole being taken from our right to our left by Githyanki, with a sizable escort. There were doors in each wall, hence the procession across the room. The Gith were clad like sailors, which apparently enraged [[Milai]], who charged forward.

[[Lanzi]] raised a wall of fire to cut some of the foe off without blocking our route to [[Morwath]], I threw a bead to create a fireball, but the blast caught [[Morwath]] and he absorbed the energy in self defence. [[Hintzu]] dashed after [[Milai]], trying to force their way through to our friend.

Fireballs exploded around us, quickly followed by lightning bolts and then arrows. My crown protected me from lightning, but we all suffered some damage. I was able to deflect those arrows that came too close. [[Milai]] managed to kill one, but it was clear that they were hardened fighters.

[[Lanzi]] let off two fireballs in response, killing many of them (clearly his dweomer was superior). I uttered a prayer to [[Odin]], but it seemed too late for [[Milai]] who dropped to her knees, clutching her stomach. [[Hintzu]] killed another, coming to her aid. [[Lanzi]] let off magic missiles, killing one more, and I charged into the fray smashing another down with a wild blow to the head. [[Hintzu]] cut another down, then followed through with a violent thrust to fell another.

[[Milai]] ran to the wall of fire, desperately searching for something but ignoring [[Morwath]]. He was being man-handled by invisible hands; it was clear that some of the Gith still remained. [[Milai]] started calling for Eudora, and suddenly we realised what had happened to her; the fireballs must have caught her familiar in their blast, and her loss seriously affected [[Milai]].

Everyone started towards [[Morwath]] except [[Lanzi]], who started making a wish. Suddenly we were transported back to the poem room as if the whole encounter had never happened, but still aware of all that had transpired. We moved to the door as one, ready now for what was beyond, and [[Hintzu]] charged through at the fore. [[Milai]] disappeared, although I could not tell whether she was invisible or teleporting. I used [[Odin]]'s power to dominate the mind of one of the Gith carrying [[Morwath]], forcing him to tug the pole back into the room. Things seemed to be going well, but then Eudora warned [[Lanzi]], through Si Ti Qa, that [[Milai]] had attempted to teleport but had ended up in solid rock, killing her instantly!

I was still with [[Lanzi]], and we quickly thought of a desperate plan; I reversed time for [[Lanzi]], reversing his wish, and then he wished again for us to return to the last room (in fact he had to as he had lost all memory that we had done it at all)! We started another attempt to rescue [[Morwath]], hoping that maybe this time we might not epically fail yet again!

Once again we charged into the room, this time [[Milai]] stayed with us and [[Lanzi]] created a lightning bolt for a more focussed effect. I dominated the Gith again, but ordered him to drop the pole and attack the other bearer. [[Lanzi]] then raised a wall of fire, again cutting off some of the Gith. Lots of fireballs exploded amongst us again, causing damage but not stopping us.

[[Hintzu]] and [[Milai]] both joined combat and quickly cut down one of the foe each; I also landed a blow, but concentrated on keeping the dominated Gith fighting with his partner. [[Lanzi]] called a column of fire down into the close ranks of the enemy, but they responded with more fireballs. That didn't stop [[Hintzu]] and [[Milai]] killing another Gith each.

I finished off the Gith I was facing, whilst keeping my pet Gith swinging (without much effect, it must be said). [[Milai]] sprinted towards [[Morwath]], who was now being dragged into the next room. [[Hintzu]] joined her, killing one of the Gith and halting their progress. [[Lanzi]] let off some magic missiles, adding to the assault, but the foe responded with lightning. [[Hintzu]] and [[Milai]] killed two more of the Gith, preventing them from moving [[Morwath]] any further.

The others fell quickly - we had actually rescued [[Morwath]] this time! He was understandably underwhelmed, but still grateful. He was able to quickly explain what had happened to him whilst we caught our breath and freed him. He had been captured by [[Guerin]] in the west, and told us that he was in [[Sutur]] but would return here soon.

[[Morwath]] agreed to surrender the shards to [[Lanzi]] for keeping in the claw of [[Lastar]]'s staff; he had been tormented by the heartstone and was glad to be rid of it. Apparently [[Elenwe]] could be in [[Malek]], as could the key to reaching [[Sutur]] safely.

We heard a trumpet blast from ahead; it seemed that word of our actions had reached [[Guerin]]'s forces. We removed our crowns, unsure of when [[Guerin]] might return, and I dropped my necklace of missiles as it was more dangerous than useful. Before we could move the doors burst open and Gith started to stream into the room.

I sprinted forward, shouting to clear the room; it was a hard position to defend. [[Lanzi]] summoned a ring of fire and moved forward with me.