Summary LVIII: Return of the Stone Soules
In the aftermath of "that Dark Servant thing," the Stone Soules begin a
downtime... (triumphant music)
Many trades were made in Cromwell, and by Eli at the School of Wizardry,
including the necessary teleport-damping devices and Protection from Devils
scroll in preparation for the upcoming assault on the deathstealers.
Ceydric autotrained.
Eli waited and the School of Wizardry while the party continued to
Petethal. At Teft, Sahrak left to train, Xavier trained locally, and Lorm
was contacted. Lorm agreed to join the Stone Soules in the attack on the
deathstealers, with all the protection he could amass. He also brought
Serin, his henchman mage (and an arsenal of items). In addition, Xavier
picked up two henchman-- a cavalier of House Maxwell, and a fighter/mage--
as yet unnamed.
Still traveling as rather qualified caravan guards, the party traveled to
Sark, where Raven assumed his true form as an elf again through the use of
Kilroy's item. He is ecstatic about the change!
There was a kicking New Years Party (1000 gp +).
The party traveled to Dunthrane City, where Ceydric picked up a legion of
followers (12 light cavalry). We returned to Middle, and Rangorn traveled
to End to train, as well as pick up a quality bow from the elves. Lorm
rejoined us in Middle.
Our trip was a mere 2 1/2 years long! Admittedly the gem affair took less
than a year-- but the downtime was incredibly long!
The henchmen welcomed us back. Raven's henchman Runt had just returned
from patrols around Middle with Cassana. After months of uneventful
patrols, the entire group was scattered when it encountered two scouting
fire giants. Fortunately no one was killed. Faranyn suited up and rode
out to kill the giants, who covered their tracks and escaped.
The adventuring group to take out the deathstealers was necessarily reduced
to deal with the limited range of the protection scrolls and the mind
effects of the deathstealers and their undead servants. The party is:
Lorm, Serin, Xavier, Eli, Alegra, Star, Raven, Rangorn, Theo, Ceydric, and
Mordrick.
The party camped inside the Castle, and met with the Grimm-- we suspected
that he might oppose our attempt. The Grimm was willing to help the party,
though his power is restricted during daylight so it would have to be a
night assault.
Our preparations are ready; tonight we strike!
Out of character: We'll be discussing the plan elements over the week.
Any observers are welcome to input suggestions!
Joel/Rangorn
Eli also picked up a cool familiar named Ecco!
Alegra also had made "Devilstriker," a Crossbow of Speed, that does a lot of
damage to Devils
Kyle