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UnknownCreation: /* The Kobold Stronghold */

2024-01-25T08:01:16Z

The Kobold Stronghold

UnknownCreation: /* The Kobold Stronghold */

2024-01-25T07:48:28Z

The Kobold Stronghold

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	=== The Kobold Stronghold ===		=== The Kobold Stronghold ===
	Spike sneaks through and finds herself next to a collection of hay beads. As she is currently waterlogged, she gets the idea to light some on fire to create a diversion. Jerrick unlocks the door and waits for Spike's signal. When they hear the distraught screams of Kobolds, Rhus lifts the door off its hinges and tosses it to the side. Jerrick Rushes in in and decimates an unsuspecting kobold who was too distracted. The last thing he saw was his and his comrades' beds suddenly catching fire and a cackling elderly woman emerging from the blaze. Taking advantage of the distraction, Rhus, Jerrick and Ruby engage the kobolds in battle. Ruby Dew, still channeling the gate of the water plane, hurls snowballs at the Kobolds. Trying to flee this attack on both sides, Spike comes closer out of the flames and casts acid splash, hitting all of the kobolds. One dies instantly form the initial impact while the others are injured by the splash back. One Kobold tries to run away and Jerrick cuts him down, without even slowing down, he continues on to the last kobold and crushes it with his axe.		Spike sneaks through and finds herself next to a collection of hay beads. As she is currently waterlogged, she gets the idea to light some on fire to create a diversion. Jerrick unlocks the door and waits for Spike's signal. When they hear the distraught screams of Kobolds, Rhus lifts the door off its hinges and tosses it to the side. Jerrick Rushes in in and decimates an unsuspecting kobold who was too distracted. The last thing he saw was his and his comrades' beds suddenly catching fire and a cackling elderly woman emerging from the blaze. Taking advantage of the distraction, Rhus, Jerrick and Ruby engage the kobolds in battle. Ruby Dew, still channeling the gate of the water plane, hurls snowballs at the Kobolds. Trying to flee this attack on both sides, the kobolds are gathered into on place. Spike comes closer out of the flames and casts acid splash, hitting all of the kobolds. One dies instantly form the initial impact while the others are injured by the splash back. One Kobold tries to run away and Jerrick cuts him down, without even slowing down, he continues on to the last kobold and crushes it with his axe.

	Our party surveys the room and notices a pile of loot. However, their presence is no longer a secret. A short brooding individual sits on her throne in the next room, wondering what manner of fool has entered her domain. She sits on a throne framed with stalactites and stalagmites forming the images of a terrifying maw, like the jaws of a dragon.		Our party surveys the room and notices a pile of loot. However, their presence is no longer a secret. A short brooding individual sits on her throne in the next room, wondering what manner of fool has entered her domain. She sits on a throne framed with stalactites and stalagmites forming the images of a terrifying maw, like the jaws of a dragon.

UnknownCreation: /* The Kobold Stronghold */

2024-01-25T07:46:50Z

The Kobold Stronghold

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	=== The Kobold Stronghold ===		=== The Kobold Stronghold ===
	Spike sneaks through and finds herself next to a collection of ~~heads back to the position by the beds~~. As she is currently waterlogged, she gets the idea to light some on fire to create a diversion. Jerrick unlocks the door and waits for Spike's signal. When they hear the distraught screams of Kobolds, Rhus lifts the door off its hinges and tosses it to the side. Jerrick Rushes in in and decimates an unsuspecting kobold who was too distracted. The last thing he saw was his and his comrades' beds suddenly catching fire and a cackling elderly woman emerging from the blaze. Taking advantage of the distraction, Rhus, Jerrick and Ruby engage the kobolds in battle. Ruby Dew, still channeling the gate of the water plane, hurls snowballs at the Kobolds. Trying to flee this attack on both sides, Spike comes closer out of the flames and casts acid splash, hitting all of the kobolds. One dies instantly form the initial impact while the others are injured by the splash back. One Kobold tries to run away and Jerrick cuts him down, without even slowing down, he continues on to the last kobold and crushes it with his axe.		Spike sneaks through and finds herself next to a collection of hay beads. As she is currently waterlogged, she gets the idea to light some on fire to create a diversion. Jerrick unlocks the door and waits for Spike's signal. When they hear the distraught screams of Kobolds, Rhus lifts the door off its hinges and tosses it to the side. Jerrick Rushes in in and decimates an unsuspecting kobold who was too distracted. The last thing he saw was his and his comrades' beds suddenly catching fire and a cackling elderly woman emerging from the blaze. Taking advantage of the distraction, Rhus, Jerrick and Ruby engage the kobolds in battle. Ruby Dew, still channeling the gate of the water plane, hurls snowballs at the Kobolds. Trying to flee this attack on both sides, Spike comes closer out of the flames and casts acid splash, hitting all of the kobolds. One dies instantly form the initial impact while the others are injured by the splash back. One Kobold tries to run away and Jerrick cuts him down, without even slowing down, he continues on to the last kobold and crushes it with his axe.

	Our party surveys the room and notices a pile of loot. However, their presence is no longer a secret. A short brooding individual sits on her throne in the next room, wondering what manner of fool has entered her domain. She sits on a throne framed with stalactites and stalagmites forming the images of a terrifying maw, like the jaws of a dragon.		Our party surveys the room and notices a pile of loot. However, their presence is no longer a secret. A short brooding individual sits on her throne in the next room, wondering what manner of fool has entered her domain. She sits on a throne framed with stalactites and stalagmites forming the images of a terrifying maw, like the jaws of a dragon.

UnknownCreation: /* Tangent Log's, Pathdate: 2024.0112 */

2024-01-25T07:44:14Z

Tangent Log's, Pathdate: 2024.0112

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	Rhus rushes over to the nearest lizardman and intimidates him by asking him if he tastes like a kobold and bites down hard. Jerrick runs over to a pillar kicks off and using both his weapons and cleaves the Xulgath in half. Ruby generates a log of wood, hurling it into the face of one the two remain Xulgath. Spike hurls their knitting needles through the heart, and he collapses to the floor. The last remaining Xulgath tries to intimidate Jerrick and strike him with a club. Jerrick easily parries and responds, "I've gutted fishes smellier than you!". Rhus swallows the chunk of Xulgath still in his mouth and laughs maniacally as he gets behind the Xulgath biting down onto him and holding him still while Jerrick cleaves his head off.		Rhus rushes over to the nearest lizardman and intimidates him by asking him if he tastes like a kobold and bites down hard. Jerrick runs over to a pillar kicks off and using both his weapons and cleaves the Xulgath in half. Ruby generates a log of wood, hurling it into the face of one the two remain Xulgath. Spike hurls their knitting needles through the heart, and he collapses to the floor. The last remaining Xulgath tries to intimidate Jerrick and strike him with a club. Jerrick easily parries and responds, "I've gutted fishes smellier than you!". Rhus swallows the chunk of Xulgath still in his mouth and laughs maniacally as he gets behind the Xulgath biting down onto him and holding him still while Jerrick cleaves his head off.

	The party, having dealt with the threat, heave a sigh of relief and begin moving away from the smell. After surveying the area, our party see a body carelessly discarded to the side of the Xulgath camp. Jerrick inspects the body and determines they are the other pathfinder ~~agents~~ that never returned. Having found and helped himself to their gold and split the funds among the party our party begins heading back. It's not like the dead will have use for it. <blockquote>-End of Log</blockquote>		The party, having dealt with the threat, heave a sigh of relief and begin moving away from the smell. After surveying the area, our party see a body carelessly discarded to the side of the Xulgath camp. Jerrick inspects the body and determines they are the other pathfinder agent that never returned. Having found and helped himself to their gold and split the funds among the party our party begins heading back. It's not like the dead will have use for it. <blockquote>-End of Log</blockquote>

	== Tangent Log's, Pathdate: 2024.0112 ==		== Tangent Log's, Pathdate: 2024.0112 ==

UnknownCreation: /* A Repugnant New Threat */

2024-01-25T07:43:37Z

A Repugnant New Threat

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	Rhus rushes over to the nearest lizardman and intimidates him by asking him if he tastes like a kobold and bites down hard. Jerrick runs over to a pillar kicks off and using both his weapons and cleaves the Xulgath in half. Ruby generates a log of wood, hurling it into the face of one the two remain Xulgath. Spike hurls their knitting needles through the heart, and he collapses to the floor. The last remaining Xulgath tries to intimidate Jerrick and strike him with a club. Jerrick easily parries and responds, "I've gutted fishes smellier than you!". Rhus swallows the chunk of Xulgath still in his mouth and laughs maniacally as he gets behind the Xulgath biting down onto him and holding him still while Jerrick cleaves his head off.		Rhus rushes over to the nearest lizardman and intimidates him by asking him if he tastes like a kobold and bites down hard. Jerrick runs over to a pillar kicks off and using both his weapons and cleaves the Xulgath in half. Ruby generates a log of wood, hurling it into the face of one the two remain Xulgath. Spike hurls their knitting needles through the heart, and he collapses to the floor. The last remaining Xulgath tries to intimidate Jerrick and strike him with a club. Jerrick easily parries and responds, "I've gutted fishes smellier than you!". Rhus swallows the chunk of Xulgath still in his mouth and laughs maniacally as he gets behind the Xulgath biting down onto him and holding him still while Jerrick cleaves his head off.

	The party, having dealt with the threat, heave a sigh of relief and begin moving away from the smell. After surveying the area, our party ~~sees two bodies~~ carelessly discarded to the side of the Xulgath camp. Jerrick inspects the ~~bodies~~ and determines ~~these~~ are the other ~~two~~ pathfinder agents that never returned. Having found and helped himself to their gold and split the funds among the party our party begins heading back. It's not like the dead will have use for it. <blockquote>-End of Log</blockquote>		The party, having dealt with the threat, heave a sigh of relief and begin moving away from the smell. After surveying the area, our party see a body carelessly discarded to the side of the Xulgath camp. Jerrick inspects the body and determines they are the other pathfinder agents that never returned. Having found and helped himself to their gold and split the funds among the party our party begins heading back. It's not like the dead will have use for it. <blockquote>-End of Log</blockquote>

	== Tangent Log's, Pathdate: 2024.0112 ==		== Tangent Log's, Pathdate: 2024.0112 ==

UnknownCreation: /* Outset */

2024-01-25T07:03:33Z

Outset

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UnknownCreation: /* A Hero's Return */

2024-01-25T05:20:15Z

A Hero's Return

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	While the party continues to proceed cautiously, Cheesers is happily leading the charge. Coming to a large opening, Spike asks Cheesers to scout on ahead. The party watch as the happy undead rat walks further and further into the darkness until Cheesers is suddenly grabbed and pulled into a darkness. The rat squeaks once in surprise and all goes silent. Our heroes take a moment to catch themselves as Jerrick rushed into action. He launches his torch into the darkness. The torch illuminates the cave and begins to melt a portion of what looks to be a massive spider web covering the entire room. The spider, unsure of how to deal with the torch is distracted trying to save its web from the flames. While it is distracted, our party descends swiftly on the spider and ending its life before it can act. Once the spider is dead, Spike inconsolable morns the loss of Cheesers. A human skeleton exposed from where the web was burned away can be seen. Closer inspection by Rhus and Pringle reveals this was one of the missing Pathfinder agents. Though the positioning of the body seems to indicate he may have been killed before the spider found him and brough him back as super. While the Rhus and Pringle were confirming the identity of the skeleton, Jerrick looks around and finds the quivering mass of web and gently cuts into it to free Cheesers. Jerrick brings the rat to Spike and drops it into their arms. Spike and Cheesers are happy to be reunited and continue on with renewed enthusiasm.		While the party continues to proceed cautiously, Cheesers is happily leading the charge. Coming to a large opening, Spike asks Cheesers to scout on ahead. The party watch as the happy undead rat walks further and further into the darkness until Cheesers is suddenly grabbed and pulled into a darkness. The rat squeaks once in surprise and all goes silent. Our heroes take a moment to catch themselves as Jerrick rushed into action. He launches his torch into the darkness. The torch illuminates the cave and begins to melt a portion of what looks to be a massive spider web covering the entire room. The spider, unsure of how to deal with the torch is distracted trying to save its web from the flames. While it is distracted, our party descends swiftly on the spider and ending its life before it can act. Once the spider is dead, Spike inconsolable morns the loss of Cheesers. A human skeleton exposed from where the web was burned away can be seen. Closer inspection by Rhus and Pringle reveals this was one of the missing Pathfinder agents. Though the positioning of the body seems to indicate he may have been killed before the spider found him and brough him back as super. While the Rhus and Pringle were confirming the identity of the skeleton, Jerrick looks around and finds the quivering mass of web and gently cuts into it to free Cheesers. Jerrick brings the rat to Spike and drops it into their arms. Spike and Cheesers are happy to be reunited and continue on with renewed enthusiasm.

	Further along the passage is a barricade that block one of the paths. Our heroes briefly consider what may be down the road but opt to return later and continue down the unblocked path. Rhus did lift Pringle up to get a better look, but he could only see the faint glow of ghostly blue lights.		Further along the passage is a barricade that block one of the paths. Our heroes briefly consider what may be down the road but opt to return later and continue down the unblocked path. Rhus did lift Pringle up to get a better look, but he could only see the faint glow of ghostly blue lights.<blockquote>-End of log</blockquote>

	-End of log

	== Tangent Log's, Pathdate: 2023.1029 ==		== Tangent Log's, Pathdate: 2023.1029 ==
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	Our party quietly file into the large room with columns and stairs that lead to a raised section. They take up positions while staying hidden in the shadows. Jerrick gestures to his party that he will begin combat by drawing his blade and looks to them for Approval. Rhus nods and the others look at each other and ultimately nod as well. Jerrick strikes one of the Kobolds dead in the middle of their conversation and gestures the other Kobolds are next. The Kobolds struggle to grab their weapons as they are taken out one by one by our heroes. One of the Kobolds was about to fling a stone from his sling at Jerrick, but Cheesers put everything he had into taking down the Kobold. After the Kobold ceased to struggle and death claimed them, Cheesers fell apart. His skull rolled until it stopped, having made contact with Jerrick's boot. Jerrick gently picked up the skull and handed it to Spike, who began to sob. Jerrick turned away to hide the single tear from his eye and said stoically "T'was a good rat".		Our party quietly file into the large room with columns and stairs that lead to a raised section. They take up positions while staying hidden in the shadows. Jerrick gestures to his party that he will begin combat by drawing his blade and looks to them for Approval. Rhus nods and the others look at each other and ultimately nod as well. Jerrick strikes one of the Kobolds dead in the middle of their conversation and gestures the other Kobolds are next. The Kobolds struggle to grab their weapons as they are taken out one by one by our heroes. One of the Kobolds was about to fling a stone from his sling at Jerrick, but Cheesers put everything he had into taking down the Kobold. After the Kobold ceased to struggle and death claimed them, Cheesers fell apart. His skull rolled until it stopped, having made contact with Jerrick's boot. Jerrick gently picked up the skull and handed it to Spike, who began to sob. Jerrick turned away to hide the single tear from his eye and said stoically "T'was a good rat".

	The click heard earlier was the result of the party unwittingly disabling a large trap. This had caused the Kobolds to argue about what could have gone wrong with their machine, giving our heroes the advantage in the fight. After the Kobolds have been dispatched, our heroes take a moment to catch their breath. At the top of the raised section of the room, the entrance to a long spiral stairway can be seen. It leads down and into the darkness. As they continue forward, Spike feels a tingle in their felt that might indicate a demonic presence.		The click heard earlier was the result of the party unwittingly disabling a large trap. This had caused the Kobolds to argue about what could have gone wrong with their machine, giving our heroes the advantage in the fight. After the Kobolds have been dispatched, our heroes take a moment to catch their breath. At the top of the raised section of the room, the entrance to a long spiral stairway can be seen. It leads down and into the darkness. As they continue forward, Spike feels a tingle in their felt that might indicate a demonic presence.<blockquote>-End of Log</blockquote>

	~~-End of Log~~
	== Tangent Log's, Pathdate: 2023.1223 ==		== Tangent Log's, Pathdate: 2023.1223 ==

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	Rhus rushes over to the nearest lizardman and intimidates him by asking him if he tastes like a kobold and bites down hard. Jerrick runs over to a pillar kicks off and using both his weapons and cleaves the Xulgath in half. Ruby generates a log of wood, hurling it into the face of one the two remain Xulgath. Spike hurls their knitting needles through the heart, and he collapses to the floor. The last remaining Xulgath tries to intimidate Jerrick and strike him with a club. Jerrick easily parries and responds, "I've gutted fishes smellier than you!". Rhus swallows the chunk of Xulgath still in his mouth and laughs maniacally as he gets behind the Xulgath biting down onto him and holding him still while Jerrick cleaves his head off.		Rhus rushes over to the nearest lizardman and intimidates him by asking him if he tastes like a kobold and bites down hard. Jerrick runs over to a pillar kicks off and using both his weapons and cleaves the Xulgath in half. Ruby generates a log of wood, hurling it into the face of one the two remain Xulgath. Spike hurls their knitting needles through the heart, and he collapses to the floor. The last remaining Xulgath tries to intimidate Jerrick and strike him with a club. Jerrick easily parries and responds, "I've gutted fishes smellier than you!". Rhus swallows the chunk of Xulgath still in his mouth and laughs maniacally as he gets behind the Xulgath biting down onto him and holding him still while Jerrick cleaves his head off.

	The party, having dealt with the threat, heave a sigh of relief and begin moving away from the smell. After surveying the area, our party sees two bodies carelessly discarded to the side of the Xulgath camp. Jerrick inspects the bodies and determines these are the other two pathfinder agents that never returned. Having found and helped himself to their gold and split the funds among the party our party begins heading back. It's not like the dead will have use for it. -End of Log		The party, having dealt with the threat, heave a sigh of relief and begin moving away from the smell. After surveying the area, our party sees two bodies carelessly discarded to the side of the Xulgath camp. Jerrick inspects the bodies and determines these are the other two pathfinder agents that never returned. Having found and helped himself to their gold and split the funds among the party our party begins heading back. It's not like the dead will have use for it. <blockquote>-End of Log</blockquote>

	== Tangent Log's, Pathdate: 2024.0112 ==		== Tangent Log's, Pathdate: 2024.0112 ==
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	=== A Hero's Return ===		=== A Hero's Return ===
	~~Our heroes return to~~ the tavern ~~where~~ the bar tender ~~is breaking~~ up a brawl between ~~a Burly man named~~ Randy Slamage and a Gnome, Hingle McCringanBerry ~~and~~ his Aeon Pringle. ~~We report~~ the ~~situation~~ to ~~Tamaly~~. Rhus places the ~~Dragon~~'s ~~skull~~ on the bar. "This ate fish." ~~he said simply.~~ "Oh shit, I've got to mount that on my wall." ~~She has~~ ale on the house for our heroes and ~~we rest at the tavern~~. ~~Tamaly inspects~~ the ~~unusual longsword with the emerald and reveals it to be a smoking sword that deals additional fire damage~~. ~~She also identifies the hat as a hat~~ of ~~disguise.~~		Back at the familiar tavern, the atmosphere is lively as the bar tender struggles to break up a heated brawl between the burly Randy Slamage and the pint-sized Gnome, Hingle McCringanBerry, accompanied by his Aeon Pringle. Amidst the chaos, our heroes' approach Tamaly, to report on their little mystery. Rhus nonchalantly places the dragon's head on the bar, stating, "This ate fish."

			Tamaly, wide-eyed and intrigued, exclaims, "Oh, shit! I've got to mount that on my wall." Grateful for their success, she declares ale on the house for our heroes, inviting them to unwind and enjoy their well-deserved respite.

			Eventually our heroes heard back form the Pathfinder Society.<blockquote>-End of Log</blockquote>

UnknownCreation: /* A Repugnant New Threat */

2024-01-25T05:11:59Z

A Repugnant New Threat

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 === The Tavern ===
-As our party enters the tavern, all eyes are on the new arrivals. The party had agreed to keep Spike's status as a living creature a secret. Our heroes notice four notable characters, a brooding individual muttering in the corner, an Elf sorceress, a Half-Ork Barbarian, and the human bartender. As a silent observer, Spike stealthily is looking around and observes these individuals in greater detail. The Elf and the Half-Ork seem very familiar with each other and seem to be having a wordless conversation. A quick glance is all one needs to show the Half-Ork's intentioned are betrayed by the critically failed stealth check of his trousers.
+As our party enters the tavern, all eyes are on the new arrivals. The party had agreed to keep Spike's status as a living creature a secret. Our heroes notice four notable characters, a short, cloaked, brooding individual muttering in the corner, an Elf sorceress, a Half-Ork Barbarian, and the human bartender. As a silent observer, Spike stealthily is looking around and observes these individuals in greater detail. The Elf and the Half-Ork seem very familiar with each other and seem to be having a wordless conversation. A quick glance is all one needs to show the Half-Ork's intentioned are betrayed by the critically failed stealth check of his trousers.
-Pringle has taken a bit of an interest in the brooding individual, fidgeting with something. As a tinkerer, Pringle mistakes this stranger as a kindred spirit and begins to approach. As Pringle draws closer, the intense start he receives inform pringle otherwise and is now suspicious of the individual. Instead, Pringle rejoins the party as they make their way to the bartender.
+Pringle has taken a bit of an interest in the brooding individual, fidgeting with something. As a tinkerer, Pringle mistakes this stranger as a kindred spirit and begins to approach. As Pringle draws closer, the intense start he receives inform pringle otherwise and is now suspicious of the individual. The cold eyes behind the hood betray a cold gaze and a glimpse of red scales.  Instead, Pringle rejoins the party as they make their way to the bartender.
 Jerrick wastes no time immediately purchasing a drink and begins chatting up the bartender. Rhus sighs and leans his weight on the bar. Waiting for Jerrick to take a sip of his drink, Rhus interrupts the conversation to get to the point "Tamaly?" The bartender shifts into a more defensive stance "Who's askin'?" Rhus rolls his eyes and shifts his weight back to standing at full height. Before any escalation can occur, a Halfling emerges from around the corner and introduces herself. "Good evening to you, I am Tamaly, Are you with the Pathfinder Society?" Rhus looks at her and nods and point to himself "Rhus". Tamaly seems intimidated by Rhus so Jerrick takes over the conversation and she led the party to her office.
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 === The Blessings of the Orbs ===
-After the cinder rat had been disposed of, the party begins to examine the alters. Ruby, being familiar with primal energy, and Spike being familiar with Occult and Arcana deduce that these alters represent the elements of fire, earth, air, and water, with the water orb being missing. Spike climbs onto the empty alter and a reaction begins. The water from the Spike's waterskin emerges from it, encasing them in an orb of water. A voice is suddenly heard saying: <blockquote>I am Gozreh, I bequeath thee this gift. The ocean's might fortify thee and stays thy wounds once a cycle of the star. </blockquote>The water then began to seep into Spike's felt and was absorbed. The orb of wind unfurled into a cloud and flowed towards Rhus, swirling around him.  <blockquote>I bear no name, beckon the wind for my blessing to ascend the skies. Come morrow's light, my gift shall wane. </blockquote>The mud orb spilled onto the floor and pooled at Ruby's feet.<blockquote>I bear no name, beckon the earth for my blessing to gain its strength. Come morrow's light, my gift shall wane. </blockquote>Amidst the elemental gift exchange, Jerrick eagerly reached for the fire orb, only for it to fizzle out, leaving a disappointing puff of ash. The awkward silence was palpable. Seeing Jerrick's dejection, Ruby, ever the compassionate soul, took his hand, whispered a few arcane words, and passed on the earthy blessing to him. Jerrick smiled and thanked Ruby.
+After the cinder rat had been disposed of, the party begins to examine the alters. Ruby, being familiar with primal energy, and Spike being familiar with Occult and Arcana deduce that these alters represent the elements of fire, earth, air, and water, with the water orb being missing. Spike climbs onto the empty alter and a reaction begins. The water from the Spike's waterskin emerges from it, encasing them in an orb of water. A voice is suddenly heard saying: <blockquote>I am [https://2e.aonprd.com/Deities.aspx?ID=8 Gozreh], I bequeath thee this gift. The ocean's might fortify thee and stays thy wounds once a cycle of the star. </blockquote>The water then began to seep into Spike's felt and was absorbed. The orb of wind unfurled into a cloud and flowed towards Rhus, swirling around him.  <blockquote>I bear no name, beckon the wind for my blessing to ascend the skies. Come morrow's light, my gift shall wane. </blockquote>The mud orb spilled onto the floor and pooled at Ruby's feet.<blockquote>I bear no name, beckon the earth for my blessing to gain its strength. Come morrow's light, my gift shall wane. </blockquote>Amidst the elemental gift exchange, Jerrick eagerly reached for the fire orb, only for it to fizzle out, leaving a disappointing puff of ash. The awkward silence was palpable. Seeing Jerrick's dejection, Ruby, ever the compassionate soul, took his hand, whispered a few arcane words, and passed on the earthy blessing to him. Jerrick smiled and thanked Ruby.
 === A Repugnant New Threat ===
-Our party, armed with new blessings investigate the cliff face they noticed earlier. Our party struggles to scale the wet stone, but clumsily makes it up the cliff. They hear voices in the distance and see three Xulgaths, human shaped reptilian creatures whose poor temperament is only matched by their repugnant stench. Ruby, noticing the threat rushes the three and pelts them with sharp wooden needles that painfully embed themselves in their flesh. Spike then illuminates them, causing damage as all needles alight.
+Our party, armed with new blessings investigate the cliff face they noticed earlier. Our party struggles to scale the wet stone, but clumsily makes it up the cliff. They hear voices in the distance and see three [https://2e.aonprd.com/MonsterFamilies.aspx?ID=102 Xulgath]s, human shaped reptilian creatures whose poor temperament is only matched by their repugnant stench. Ruby, noticing the threat rushes the three and pelts them with sharp wooden needles that painfully embed themselves in their flesh. Spike then illuminates them, causing damage as all needles alight.
 Rhus rushes over to the nearest lizardman and intimidates him by asking him if he tastes like a kobold and bites down hard. Jerrick runs over to a pillar kicks off and using both his weapons and cleaves the Xulgath in half. Ruby generates a log of wood, hurling it into the face of one the two remain Xulgath. Spike hurls their knitting needles through the heart, and he collapses to the floor. The last remaining Xulgath tries to intimidate Jerrick and strike him with a club. Jerrick easily parries and responds, "I've gutted fishes smellier than you!". Rhus swallows the chunk of Xulgath still in his mouth and laughs maniacally as he gets behind the Xulgath biting down onto him and holding him still while Jerrick cleaves his head off.
-The party, having dealt with the threat, heave a sigh of relief and begin moving away from the smell. Jerrick joins them a little later, having found and helped himself to their gold and split the funds among the party. It's not like the dead will have use for it. -End of Log
+The party, having dealt with the threat, heave a sigh of relief and begin moving away from the smell. After surveying the area, our party sees two bodies carelessly discarded to the side of the Xulgath camp. Jerrick inspects the bodies and determines these are the other two pathfinder agents that never returned. Having found and helped himself to their gold and split the funds among the party our party begins heading back. It's not like the dead will have use for it. -End of Log

UnknownCreation: /* Outset */

2023-12-23T21:43:00Z

Outset

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	Arriving at the tavern, the party notices some footprints that lead around the back. A quick look shows a path doing around the back into the woods. There is no damage to the building on the outside, so this does not seem to be how the fish have done missing.		Arriving at the tavern, the party notices some footprints that lead around the back. A quick look shows a path doing around the back into the woods. There is no damage to the building on the outside, so this does not seem to be how the fish have done missing.

	Our party of heroes are a Kholo (Gnoll) named [[Mirthful Rhus]], A felt Poppet named [[Spike\|Warraine "Spike" Lorren]], a ~~Gnome~~ named ~~Hingle and his eidolon Pringle~~, and Jerrick.		Our party of heroes are a [https://2e.aonprd.com/Ancestries.aspx?ID=44 Kholo (Gnoll)] named [[Mirthful Rhus]], A felt [https://2e.aonprd.com/Ancestries.aspx?ID=49 Poppet] named [[Spike\|Warraine "Spike" Lorren]], a Cactus [https://2e.aonprd.com/Ancestries.aspx?ID=14 Leshy] named Ruby Dew, and a [https://2e.aonprd.com/Ancestries.aspx?ID=6 Human] sailor named Jerrick.

	=== The Tavern ===		=== The Tavern ===

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	=== The Hidden Path ===		=== The Hidden Path ===
	The fires have revealed that one of the stacks of barrels was used as a barricade to block a path. There is another path as well, however, our heroes decide to see what waits beyond the secret entrance now revealed. The smell of stagnant water hangs in the air. Spike asks Rhus to toss ~~him~~ over the barrels, which he obliges. Jerrick attempts to climb over, but his foot goes right through one of the barrels and Rhus helps him out. Spike weakens the barrels and Rhus ~~then breaks~~ them down. There is water on the floor. Jerrick, still a little bitter at the indignation checks down the other path. ~~There is~~ a mermaid fountain ~~prominently featured in the center of~~ the room ~~and~~ the ~~air~~ is ~~noticeably~~ colder ~~inside~~. Jerrick ~~remembers~~ the story of a sea captain ~~and a famous ship~~ of ~~known to be dangerous pirates~~ and a shanty comes to mind.<blockquote>Of many a-dangers are found at sea,		The fires have revealed that one of the stacks of barrels was used as a barricade to block a path. There is another path as well, however, our heroes decide to see what waits beyond the secret entrance now revealed. The smell of stagnant water hangs in the air. Spike asks Rhus to toss them over the barrels, which he obliges. Jerrick attempts to climb over, but his foot goes right through one of the barrels and Rhus helps him out. Spike weakens the barrels and Rhus works on breaking them down. There is water on the floor. Jerrick, still a little bitter at the indignation checks down the other path.

			The stone room exudes an eerie chill, its stagnant air heavy with moisture. Ancient walls, slick with damp, enclose the space. Amidst the gloom, a mermaid fountain stands as the room's heart. Carved from stone, the mermaid's tranquil visage is frozen in time, her once-flowing waters now just a memory. The chamber, colder and damper than any other, hints at tales untold beneath its depths.

			Jerrick recalls the story of the dangerous pirate sea captain of mermaid lagoon and a shanty comes to mind.<blockquote>Of many a-dangers are found at sea,

	Beware the sirens' deceptive plea.		Beware the sirens' deceptive plea.
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	Tread lightly, sailor, heed the sound,		Tread lightly, sailor, heed the sound,

	Lest the mermaids drag you down.</blockquote>Unnerved by the memory he looks back and notices Rhus coming towards him. He grunts and tells Jerrick the path is clear, and something about a "fire rat." Jerrick notices the path if a bit flooded, but nothing too drastic. The path splits revealing a small ledge where the pool of water gets deeper and what looks like a shrine with a creature glowing as if made of flames. It is indeed a fire rat, better known as a cinder rat.		Lest the mermaids drag you down.</blockquote>Unnerved by the memory he looks back and notices Rhus coming towards him. He grunts and tells Jerrick the path is clear, and something about a "fire rat." Jerrick notices the path is a bit flooded, but nothing too drastic. The path splits revealing a small ledge where the pool of water gets deeper and the other what looks like a shrine with a creature glowing as if made of flames. It is indeed a fire rat, better known as a cinder rat.

	Rhus simple gestures to the rat and says "fire" then gestures to the water at their feet "Water". The party nods in understanding at the plan. Spike climbs on Rhus' Shoulders to get a better line of sight. There appears to be four alters, all but one has orbs of elemental energy. Once is an orb of what looks like swirling mud, another appears to contain swirling clouds, and the last is an orb made of flames that the cinder rat observes with great interest. Rhus creeps closer with Spike on his shoulders. Once in position, Spike launches their crochet needles and angers the rat while Rhus taunts it and they retreat into the water. As the rat comes closer, it hesitates at the edge of the water, but continues carefully and bites Ruby. The poor cactus Leshy is in pain as the fire elemental bites down. Seeing his friend in pain, Jerrick rushes forward and hits the rat with an axe. Rhus joins Jerrick and Ruby and kicks the cinder rat, breaking its grip on Ruby and knocking it deeper into the water. It writhes in pain as the water reaches up to its underbelly and seems to douse some of its body of flames. Ruby gathers cold elemental energy and blast the cinder rat, dousing its flames further. The rat scurries away in panic manages to swim to safety, trying to lick its wounds and relight its flames. It releases a cloud of steam, concealing it. Spike uses an illuminate spell on the rat to relight it, burning off the steam, it is surprised by the assistance. Before it can react, Spike hurls crochet needles through its body. As the throws of death take the cinder rat, all that is left is a small pile of ash.		Rhus simple gestures to the rat and says "fire" then gestures to the water at their feet "Water". The party nods in understanding at the plan. Spike climbs on Rhus' Shoulders to get a better line of sight. There appears to be four alters, all but one has orbs of elemental energy. Once is an orb of what looks like swirling mud, another appears to contain swirling clouds, and the last is an orb made of flames that the cinder rat observes with great interest. Rhus creeps closer with Spike on his shoulders. Once in position, Spike launches their crochet needles and angers the rat while Rhus taunts it and they retreat into the water. As the rat comes closer, it hesitates at the edge of the water, but continues carefully and bites Ruby. The poor cactus Leshy is in pain as the fire elemental bites down. Seeing his friend in pain, Jerrick rushes forward and hits the rat with an axe. Rhus joins Jerrick and Ruby and kicks the cinder rat, breaking its grip on Ruby and knocking it deeper into the water. It writhes in pain as the water reaches up to its underbelly and seems to douse some of its body of flames. Ruby gathers cold elemental energy and blast the cinder rat, dousing its flames further. The rat scurries away in panic manages to swim to safety, trying to lick its wounds and relight its flames. It releases a cloud of steam, concealing it. Spike uses an illuminate spell on the rat to relight it, burning off the steam, it is surprised by the assistance. Before it can react, Spike hurls crochet needles through its body. As the throws of death take the cinder rat, all that is left is a small pile of ash.

	=== The Blessings of the Orbs ===		=== The Blessings of the Orbs ===
	~~The fires have revealed that one~~ of the ~~stacks of barrels was used as a barricade~~ to ~~block a path~~. ~~There is another path as well~~,		After the cinder rat had been disposed of, the party begins to examine the alters. Ruby, being familiar with primal energy, and Spike being familiar with Occult and Arcana deduce that these alters represent the elements of fire, earth, air, and water, with the water orb being missing. Spike climbs onto the empty alter and a reaction begins. The water from the Spike's waterskin emerges from it, encasing them in an orb of water. A voice is suddenly heard saying: <blockquote>I am Gozreh, I bequeath thee this gift. The ocean's might fortify thee and stays thy wounds once a cycle of the star. </blockquote>The water then began to seep into Spike's felt and was absorbed. The orb of wind unfurled into a cloud and flowed towards Rhus, swirling around him. <blockquote>I bear no name, beckon the wind for my blessing to ascend the skies. Come morrow's light, my gift shall wane. </blockquote>The mud orb spilled onto the floor and pooled at Ruby's feet.<blockquote>I bear no name, beckon the earth for my blessing to gain its strength. Come morrow's light, my gift shall wane. </blockquote>Amidst the elemental gift exchange, Jerrick eagerly reached for the fire orb, only for it to fizzle out, leaving a disappointing puff of ash. The awkward silence was palpable. Seeing Jerrick's dejection, Ruby, ever the compassionate soul, took his hand, whispered a few arcane words, and passed on the earthy blessing to him. Jerrick smiled and thanked Ruby.

	~~-Party levels up~~

	~~Rhus goes to grab~~ the air orb and ~~hears~~ a voice ~~in their head~~.

	~~"Call upon the wind to gain my blessing~~ and ~~soar through the sky. My blessing will fade by the light~~ of the ~~morrow~~.~~" -can spend 1 action~~ to ~~fly 40 feet~~.

	~~Jerrick grasps the fire~~ orb ~~but it fades~~ into ~~ash~~. ~~Spike leads a dejected Jerrick over~~ to the ~~earth~~ orb and ~~he hears the voice "Call upon~~ the earth to gain its strength. ~~My blessing will fade by~~ the ~~light of~~ the ~~morrow." -1 action~~ to ~~make melee strikes deal 2 extra damage until the start~~ of ~~the hero~~'s ~~next turn.~~

	~~Our party heads over to~~ the ~~cliff. Our party clumsily makes it up the cliff~~ and ~~hear voices in~~ the ~~distance~~. Ruby ~~rushes the three lizard and pelts them with sharp needles. Spike then illuminates them, causing damage as all needles alight~~.

	Rhus rushes over to the nearest lizardman and intimidates him by asking him if he tastes like a kobold and bites down hard. Jerrick runs over to a pillar kicks off and using both his weapons and cleaves the ~~Xulgath in half~~. ~~one of the remaining Xulgath tries~~ to ~~intimidate Jerrick who responds, "I've gutted fishes smellier than you!"~~ the ~~Xulgath tries to hit Jerrick~~, but ~~misses~~. ~~The last Xulgath tries to hit Jerrick~~ and ~~also miss~~. Ruby ~~blasts him~~ with ~~another wood elemental blast of a log into his gut~~. Spike ~~hurls their knitting needles through the heart~~, ~~and he collapses to the floor. Rhus swallows the chunk of lizard man and laughs maniacally~~ as ~~he gets behind the Xulgath biting down onto him and holding him still while Jerrick cleaves his head off~~.		=== A Repugnant New Threat ===
			Our party, armed with new blessings investigate the cliff face they noticed earlier. Our party struggles to scale the wet stone, but clumsily makes it up the cliff. They hear voices in the distance and see three Xulgaths, human shaped reptilian creatures whose poor temperament is only matched by their repugnant stench. Ruby, noticing the threat rushes the three and pelts them with sharp wooden needles that painfully embed themselves in their flesh. Spike then illuminates them, causing damage as all needles alight.

	~~They find~~ their ~~gold Stach~~.		Rhus rushes over to the nearest lizardman and intimidates him by asking him if he tastes like a kobold and bites down hard. Jerrick runs over to a pillar kicks off and using both his weapons and cleaves the Xulgath in half. Ruby generates a log of wood, hurling it into the face of one the two remain Xulgath. Spike hurls their knitting needles through the heart, and he collapses to the floor. The last remaining Xulgath tries to intimidate Jerrick and strike him with a club. Jerrick easily parries and responds, "I've gutted fishes smellier than you!". Rhus swallows the chunk of Xulgath still in his mouth and laughs maniacally as he gets behind the Xulgath biting down onto him and holding him still while Jerrick cleaves his head off.

	-End of Log		The party, having dealt with the threat, heave a sigh of relief and begin moving away from the smell. Jerrick joins them a little later, having found and helped himself to their gold and split the funds among the party. It's not like the dead will have use for it. -End of Log

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	=== The Kobold Stronghold ===		=== The Kobold Stronghold ===
	Spike sneaks through and finds herself next to a collection of hay beads. As she is currently waterlogged, she gets the idea to light some on fire to create a diversion. Jerrick unlocks the door and waits for Spike's signal. When they hear the distraught screams of Kobolds, Rhus lifts the door off its hinges and tosses it to the side. Jerrick Rushes in in and decimates an unsuspecting kobold who was too distracted. The last thing he saw was his and his comrades' beds suddenly catching fire and a cackling elderly woman emerging from the blaze. Taking advantage of the distraction, Rhus, Jerrick and Ruby engage the kobolds in battle. Ruby Dew, still channeling the gate of the water plane, hurls snowballs at the Kobolds. Trying to flee this attack on both sides, the kobolds are gathered into on place. Spike comes closer out of the flames and casts acid splash, hitting all of the kobolds. One dies instantly form the initial impact while the others are injured by the splash back. One Kobold tries to run away and Jerrick cuts him down, without even slowing down, he continues on to the last kobold and crushes it with his axe.		Spike sneaks through and finds herself next to a collection of hay beads. As she is currently waterlogged, she gets the idea to light some on fire to create a diversion. Jerrick unlocks the door and waits for Spike's signal. When they hear the distraught screams of Kobolds, Rhus lifts the door off its hinges and tosses it to the side. Jerrick Rushes in in and decimates an unsuspecting kobold who was too distracted. The last thing he saw was his and his comrades' beds suddenly catching fire and a cackling elderly woman emerging from the blaze. Taking advantage of the distraction, Rhus, Jerrick and Ruby engage the kobolds in battle. Ruby Dew, still channeling the gate of the water plane, hurls snowballs at the Kobolds. Trying to flee this attack on both sides, the kobolds are gathered into one place. Spike comes closer out of the flames and casts acid splash, hitting all of the kobolds. One dies instantly form the initial impact while the others are injured by the splash back. One Kobold tries to run away and Jerrick cuts him down, without even slowing down, he continues on to the last kobold and crushes it with his axe.

	Our party surveys the room and notices a pile of loot. However, their presence is no longer a secret. A short brooding individual sits on her throne in the next room, wondering what manner of fool has entered her domain. She sits on a throne framed with stalactites and stalagmites forming the images of a terrifying maw, like the jaws of a dragon.		Our party surveys the room and notices a pile of loot. However, their presence is no longer a secret. A short brooding individual sits on her throne in the next room, wondering what manner of fool has entered her domain. She sits on a throne framed with stalactites and stalagmites forming the images of a terrifying maw, like the jaws of a dragon.
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	In a swift and decisive move, Spike reanimates one of the fallen kobolds, dousing its lifeless form in flammable oil. She orders her new companion to charge at the kobolds emerging from a side room. Once the undead kobold reaches its former comrades, Spike ignites the flammable oil, causing a fiery explosion that injures the figure's remaining minions. Unfazed on her throne, Edge Lord Zolgran introduces herself, raising a finger to unleash a cold ray of frost at Spike. Spike begins to freeze, her felt growing hard and brittle. In that instant, Gozreh's gift activates and slows down the rate of the freezing. Sensing the danger, Ruby Dew rushes to Spike's side, melting the ice and administering healing. Meanwhile, Rhus hurriedly positions himself as a shield in front of Ruby and Spike, snarling insults at Zolgran, who, despite losing her smile, remains confidently seated.		In a swift and decisive move, Spike reanimates one of the fallen kobolds, dousing its lifeless form in flammable oil. She orders her new companion to charge at the kobolds emerging from a side room. Once the undead kobold reaches its former comrades, Spike ignites the flammable oil, causing a fiery explosion that injures the figure's remaining minions. Unfazed on her throne, Edge Lord Zolgran introduces herself, raising a finger to unleash a cold ray of frost at Spike. Spike begins to freeze, her felt growing hard and brittle. In that instant, Gozreh's gift activates and slows down the rate of the freezing. Sensing the danger, Ruby Dew rushes to Spike's side, melting the ice and administering healing. Meanwhile, Rhus hurriedly positions himself as a shield in front of Ruby and Spike, snarling insults at Zolgran, who, despite losing her smile, remains confidently seated.

	The injured kobolds recover and advance to block the only path to Zolgran. A large chasm next to the path means the only way through is through them. One kobold leaps at Rhus, embedding a dagger into his shoulder. With a fierce bite, Rhus retaliates, hurling the assailant into the gaping chasm. As Rhus kneels in pain, Jerrick rushes to confront the remaining kobold, delivering a powerful blow with his axe. The kobold managed to block the blow at the last minute with his crossbow, but it is all he can do to hold back the blade. Seizing an opportunity, Ruby Dew maneuvers skillfully, sliding ~~under~~ Jerrick's ~~feet~~ and launching a deadly barrage of ice shards at the kobold's face, securing its demise. In the chaos, Spike takes aim and fires crochet needles at Zolgran, tearing away her hood to reveal the familiar figure from the tavern. She responds with three bolts of magic, two finding their mark on Jerrick and one on Rhus.		The injured kobolds recover and advance to block the only path to Zolgran. A large chasm next to the path means the only way through is through them. One kobold leaps at Rhus, embedding a dagger into his shoulder. With a fierce bite, Rhus retaliates, hurling the assailant into the gaping chasm. As Rhus kneels in pain, Jerrick rushes to confront the remaining kobold, delivering a powerful blow with his axe. The kobold managed to block the blow at the last minute with his crossbow, but it is all he can do to hold back the blade. Seizing an opportunity, Ruby Dew maneuvers skillfully, sliding between Jerrick's legs and launching a deadly barrage of ice shards at the kobold's face, securing its demise. In the chaos, Spike takes aim and fires crochet needles at Zolgran, tearing away her hood to reveal the familiar figure from the tavern. She responds with three bolts of magic, two finding their mark on Jerrick and one on Rhus.

	Shaking off the pain, Rhus rises and removed the dagger embedded in his shoulder. With a calculated throw, he hurls the dagger at the stalactites above Zolgran's throne. A stalactite crashes down, piercing her shoulder. Shocked by the sudden turn of events, Zolgran is left with no choice but to flee, leaving the party in pursuit and the fate of their quest hanging in the balance.		Shaking off the pain, Rhus rises and removed the dagger embedded in his shoulder. With a calculated throw, he hurls the dagger at the stalactites above Zolgran's throne. The stalactite crashes down, piercing her shoulder. Shocked by the sudden turn of events, Zolgran is left with no choice but to flee, leaving the party in pursuit and the fate of their quest hanging in the balance.

	=== The Green Dragon ===		=== The Green Dragon ===


	Our heroes track Zolgran through the depths of the cave until it opens into a large chamber dimly illuminated by the glow of colossal mushrooms. The air is heavy with the scent of fish, and scattered broken barrels and crates seem to indicate a clue as to the fate of the town's fish. At the center of the cavern, Zolgran frantically pleads with a green dragon for its aid. The dragon measures the size of a large horse and is likely an infant. The atmosphere is tense as the dragon reluctantly rises, and Zolgran, with a mix of desperation and glee, announces the inevitable demise of our heroes.		Our heroes track Zolgran through the depths of the cave until it opens into a large chamber dimly illuminated by the glow of colossal mushrooms. The air is heavy with the scent of fish, and scattered broken barrels and crates seem to indicate a clue as to the fate of the town's fish. At the center of the cavern, Zolgran frantically pleads with a green dragon for its aid. The dragon measures the size of a large horse and is likely an infant. The atmosphere is tense as the dragon reluctantly rises, and Zolgran, with a mix of desperation and glee, announces the inevitable demise of our heroes.

	Zolgran launches a Magic Missile at Jerrick, who takes a direct hit to the chest. Ruby Dew, tapping into the plane of wood, summons a Hail of Splinters. The spell bounces off the dragon, but painful splinters embed themselves into Zolgran's scales. Zolgran turns and disappears into the shadows. The dragon begins rearing its head back, sharply inhaling. Rhus, sensing danger, in one fluid motion steps in front of Ruby and picks up Spike and tosses them onto one of the ~~Mushroom~~. The dragon unleashes a blast of poison breath at our heroes. Unable to withstand the attack, Rhus falls unconscious, his body having shielded Ruby and Jerrick. Jerrick rushes over and hands a potion to Ruby who helps the unconscious Rhus swallow the potion. Not slowing down, Jerrick draws the attention of the dragon away from Ruby and Rhus, raising his shield. Jerrick keeps the dragon busy while Ruby helps the waking Rhus back to his feet and returns to the fray. Ruby fires more needle darts at the dragon, and this time they pierce its scales. The Dragon roars in pain and Jerrick uses this opening to call upon the blessing of the Earth sticking the dragon squarely in the chest, embedding his axe into the creature. Rhus calls upon the blessing of the wind to lift him into the air above the dragon, and lets gravity dives his sword into the skull of the dragon. The dragon thrashes in agony before succumbing to death.		Zolgran launches a Magic Missile at Jerrick, who takes a direct hit to the chest. Ruby Dew, tapping into the plane of wood, summons a Hail of Splinters. The spell bounces off the dragon, but painful splinters embed themselves into Zolgran's scales. Zolgran turns and disappears into the shadows. The dragon begins rearing its head back, sharply inhaling. Rhus, sensing danger, in one fluid motion steps in front of Ruby and picks up Spike and tosses them onto one of the Mushrooms. The dragon unleashes a blast of poison breath at our heroes. Unable to withstand the attack, Rhus falls unconscious, his body having shielded Ruby and Jerrick. Jerrick rushes over and hands a potion to Ruby who helps the unconscious Rhus swallow the potion. Not slowing down, Jerrick draws the attention of the dragon away from Ruby and Rhus, raising his shield. Jerrick keeps the dragon busy while Ruby helps the waking Rhus back to his feet and returns to the fray. Ruby fires more needle darts at the dragon, and this time they pierce its scales. The Dragon roars in pain and Jerrick uses this opening to call upon the blessing of the Earth sticking the dragon squarely in the chest, embedding his axe into the creature. Rhus calls upon the blessing of the wind to lift him into the air above the dragon, and lets gravity dives his sword into the skull of the dragon. The dragon thrashes in agony before succumbing to death.

	Rhus, wounded, holds his side as he withdraws his sword from the dragon's skull. The party looks around, but there is no sign of Zolgran or Spike in the cave illuminated only by the glow of mushrooms.		Rhus, wounded, holds his side as he withdraws his sword from the dragon's skull. The party looks around, but there is no sign of Zolgran or Spike in the cave illuminated only by the glow of mushrooms.
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	Zolgran was limping away, laughing at the thought of how the heroes would fall to her pet. She was so sure of her victory, she never expected what happened next and finds herself abruptly falling to the ground. As her vision fades, the last thing she sees is Spike's raised hands, calling her crochet needles back. A haunting image marking her final moments.		Zolgran was limping away, laughing at the thought of how the heroes would fall to her pet. She was so sure of her victory, she never expected what happened next and finds herself abruptly falling to the ground. As her vision fades, the last thing she sees is Spike's raised hands, calling her crochet needles back. A haunting image marking her final moments.

	Spike rejoins the party and checks on her friends. Rhus asks Jerrick's help to chop off the dragon's head as proof of the hazard pay they are owed. Before they can though, two distraught cries catch our heroes off guard. The half-orc and elf lady lovers that were charged to investigate a monster rumored to live in the cave have arrived at the scene of a dead dragon and injured warriors. They check on the injured heroes trying to hide their disappointment their case ~~was~~ already solved. Feeling sorry for them, Spike reanimates the dragon and has it lumber towards them. Spike uses ventriloquism to roar and then cries for help. The Orc uses produce flame, while the monk elf punches the dragon in the face, felling the undead dragon. Spike expresses her gratitude for being saved from the scary monster.		Spike rejoins the party and checks on her friends. Rhus asks Jerrick's help to chop off the dragon's head as proof of the hazard pay they are owed. Before they can though, two distraught cries catch our heroes off guard. The half-orc and elf lady lovers that were charged to investigate a monster rumored to live in the cave have arrived at the scene of a dead dragon and injured warriors. They check on the injured heroes trying to hide their disappointment at their case already being solved. Feeling sorry for them, Spike reanimates the dragon and has it lumber towards them. Spike uses ventriloquism to roar and then cries for help. The Orc uses produce flame, while the monk elf punches the dragon in the face, felling the undead dragon. Spike expresses her gratitude for being saved from the scary monster.

	Looking over the treasure in the cave, a large pile of gold can be seen, some fine silk cloth, and a beautifully detailed of some dude on a horse.		Looking over the treasure in the cave, a large pile of gold can be seen, some fine silk cloth, and a beautifully detailed painting of some dude on a horse.

	=== A Hero's Return ===		=== A Hero's Return ===