L:16 Terran It Up

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Starring: Nict, Thaddeus, Tarralon, Donovan, & Dario
Guest Starring: Menekara, Chloe (briefly at the end), Dinalthon
Challenge: Menekara, Dinalthon, Lizard Cultists and Brutes
Location: Aculemortis Swamp at the central tower
Date Played: 05 Feb 2011

Fighting on the Tip of the Tower

Dario: The top of the tower is filled with lizard wizards, chanting, bowing, and other such ritualistic goings-on. In the center of the dias is a large pit that opens to the flame of the earth, with a giant caldron suspended above it. Tarralon heads directly to Menekara, to talk her out of this madness. I leisurely walk the opposite direction around the circle, to make sure there are no surprises when we are attacked.

I see Dinalthon flying in the air. He appears to be up to something but before I can ask I notice that Donovan is slinging spells with Menekara. I quickly eye up Dinalthon and confirm that he is evil beyond measure, producing my bow. I funnel the power of Venal and all that is good through it, smiting Dinalthon with arrow after arrow. Dinalthon uses his magic to upend the cauldron, emptying the dream dust into a portal, obviously betraying Menekara.

At some point Menekara decided to bring the fight to me. I oblige by throwing her into the pit, where she was able to catch hold and hang on for dear life. I offer her life in exchange for the amulet, Nict's amulet, that she holds. She agrees and I pull her up. The amulet attempts to sway me with it's power but I am incorruptible.

Dinalthon is denied his escape

Dario: With Menekara defeated the lizard wizards bow down to me. Dinalthon is attempting an escape and everyone focuses our attention (and arrows) on him. We strike him repeatedly as he get farther and farther away. Finally, Thad and I have only two shots left. His misses. I draw on my inner nobility, remembering the power and greatness that I have and I draw the bowstring back.

My arrow finds it mark.

Dinalthon falls from his mount, to his death.

Rewards

• Dream Dust (15) — Thaddeus took before it was accounted for
• Ring of Protection +2
• Amulet of Natural Armor +2
• Elemental Fire Gem
  • When the gem is crushed, smashed, or broken (a standard action), a Large elemental appears as if summoned by a summon nature's ally spell. The elemental is under the control of the creature that broke the gem.
  • Stats for a Large Fire Elemental
• Feather Token, Feather Fall (×2)
• GP: 700gp (+117 to Slush, +116.66 to Dario, Thaddeus, Tarralon, Donovan, and Nict)

Scroll 1 (Divine)

Ash Storm Druid 3

Flame Strike Cleric 5, caster level 9

Resist Energy Cleric 2, cold only

Geyser Druid 4

Fire Snake Druid 5

Sun Metal Cleric 1

Boiling Blood Cleric 2

Scroll 2 (Arcane)

Fire Shield

Level up to 5th.