Rob (Gin), Mark (Xavier), Robert B (Ginjgo), Jeff (Pallus), Chris (Aliana), Brett (Martel), Donnie (Thurg), and Nate met in the President's Room of the Central Library Wednesday night at 6:00 PM.

We had a great time and a good run!

The part did some Leveling and trading, then set out for what Gin referred to as the "Deadlands."

Mortimer provided them access to that part of the blasted lands for a small and reasonable (in his eyes anyway) Fee.

The party found dawn breaking when they arrived and the day time cycle a bit different the 24 hour cycle they were accustomed to!

The party ignored several strange creatures in the black sands, and found two craters. One had been looted quite thoroughly, the other was guarded by fierce croc-o-gators!

The party burned a considerable quantity of purple incense and other treasure, then found the gators in a brutal battle! Aliana was affected by the purple incense smoke and was not very accurate with her spells, though she apparently had a very good time!

The party returned to Neopolis with some very nice treasure and some gold! You will have to ask them for details.

See you all Saturday afternoon!

Nate

Saturday afternoon's run was a great one! Orcs and critters were the menu of the day! Two observers were there, I hope they had a good time and that they come ready to roll up characters next time!

Mark (Xavier), Rob (Gin), Victoria (Harriet), Eric (Darius), Eddie (observer), Justin (observer), and Nate met at the second floor Mezzanine of the Central Library!

The run got off to a slow start, but starting moving nicely after everyone arrived.

Gin made contact with the strange dark robed mage, who identified himself as Tralfaz. Tralfaz is a trader and is interested in smoking black rock, as well as some potion components.

There was some leveling up and 0ther Business transacted before the party decided to go orc hunting in the swamp.

The party found several odd creatures at the approximate location of their last orc expedition. These were promptly dispatched.

The party then crossed the river, found the camp of a well equipped orc war band, and hacked and slashed to victory. Their method of assault was direct. I've never seen a landing via flying carpet atop a burning campfire before. The carpet made its saving throw, sol no harm was done, except to the orcs.

The orcs were killed to a man (or should I say ORC?) Some treasure was found orcy equipment salvaged. The party returned to the city to divide the loot!

You'll have to ask the party for more details!

See you all Wednesday night!

Rob (Gin), Mark (Xavier), Brett (Martel), Robert B. (Ginjgo), Justin (?), Donny
(Thorg), and Nate met in the President's Room at 6:00 PM!

Gin dealt with some business, then generously helped equip Justin's new fighter.
There's nothing like a little teamwork to help the game move!

The party decided to help Katallah the Scandian Witch woman rid her wilderness
"home" of an orc invasion and set off for the wilderness.

Scorning civilized concepts like observation, scouting and reconaissance, the
party arrived in orc country after dark. They landed in what was determined to
be a orc toilet area. The magic flying carpet was only slightly soiled. The
party then settled down to sleep.

The guards alertly woke the party when an orc was spotted, and the party,
scorning such time wasting refinements as a battle plan and formation, rushed
from their camp to attack. Battle was joined with the vanguard of a large orc
warband!

The battle was long and tough. Justin's new fighter and Donny's Thorg were
killed by the tenacious orcs. The party scorned such weaknesses as allocation
of healing potions to the newer members, so there were some tense moments for
the other PCs.

The party found little treasure on the dead orcs and returned to the city to
raise their dead drengs. Thanks to the generosity of Gin and the good offices
of Leon the Hermit, Thorg was raised! Justin's new fighter failed his con check
and was buried with honors.

The party returned to orc country, killed the catoblepas, noted a fortified
area, bashed in the front gate, found an iron door in the escarpment, and
returned to the city.

Xavier became Katallah's boy toy in a bid for a supply of herbs. He gained the
herbs and a reputation for stamina at the same time.

Both Gin and Xavier did some bargaining with Tralfaz. both obtained smoking
black rock in the dealing.

The remainder of the party was left with bruises and contusions, and little
treasure.

What's next? It's up to the players!

See you all Saturday afternoon!

DMs NOTE: I would strongly recommend that you all discuss and plan your next
adventure before you jump in. As DM I can say little, but there are literally
hundreds of NPCs who can offer advice and counsel. There are also a number of
PCs who can help out. But to gain their wisdom, you gotta ask!

Victoria (Harriet), Mark (Xavier), Justin (Plaxico), and Nate met at 1:00 PM on the second floor in the mezzanine of the Downtown Central Library. Robert B (Ginjgo) joined the party later in the afternoon.

The part first did some very miscellaneous business.

Harriet summoned her unicorn and went for a ride! During the ride Harriet discovered that the magical creature was in a small amount of distress due to an unknown cause.

Xavier, under the guidance of Ragnar Hairy Breeks, held a traditional Scandian Feast for all comers at the Aulden Arrow Tavern. Xavier sat in the high seat and in a a ceremony in front of all attendees gave Harriet and Ivar, from the Warrior's Guild, golden arm rings. Ivar's was given in appreciation for his guidance and advice. The arm ring was given to Harriet in gratitude for her generosity and prowess in battle! (NOTE to Harriet, the arm ring is plain and unadorned, its worth 25 gps)

The feast was a success, and Xavier's status in the Scandian community rose at least two places.

At breakfast the next morning, Xavier was approached by Katallah, the Scandian witch woman, who asked him and his friends to clear out a cave near her herb garden that they had cleared of orcs last adventure!

When the party arrived at the cave, they found the iron door still shut, and a unknown creature of iron standing before it! The creature was dealt with, and the iron door breached by a battering ram improvised by the clever Plaxico!

Within the cavern the party found a magic user and a hideous blue minion waiting for them. Fortunately for the party the magic user was particularly inept and both were dealt with in short order.

The party them discovered a secret door and a pentagram or portal of some sort?

The arrival of various warriors and creatures through that pentagram was unexpected, but our stalwart party dealt with them. The party them journeyed through the pentagram one at a time and found more creatures! They dealt with these creatures, Harriet dispatched one with a double back flip that was most impressive, and made their way back to Neopolis!

Plaxico levelled up with the help of Xavier.

What's Next? It's up to the players!

See you all Wednesday Night.

We had a dynamite run Saturday!

I especially enjoyed the role play, especially the image of Harriet chasing Bobbo around a table at the Pig & Mug!

Justin (Plaxico), Victoria (Harriet), Robert (Ginjgo-who arrived later on), Mark (Xavier), and Nate met at 1:00 PM in the Mezzanine area on the second floor of the Downtown Library!

The PC’s first did some business and attended to some leveling up.

Harriet went to the Pig and Mug tavern seeking the where abouts of the orc chieftain and war band leader, Gorbag. There she threatened Bobbo with an immediate and painful death if he did not immediately reveal the location of Gorbag. Bobbo did not respond favorably, and Harriet quickly attempted to make good her threat. Harriet was chasing a terrified Bobbo around a circular table when Xavier arrived at the Pig and Mug. Xavier reasoned with an irate Harriet while Bobbo fled the dangerous confines of the tavern.

After Harriet calmed down, Xavier found the terrified Bobbo cowering in a corner of the Camel’s Hump Tavern. The persuasive Xavier some how convinced Bobbo to return to the Pig & Mug. Where they found Harriet drinking heavily to drown her disappointment.

Much to Harriet’s disappointment, Xavier made a deal with Bobbo to lay off Shagrat‘s orc war bands, and in return Shagrat and company would lay off the party. In return for this pact of neutrality, an offer was made to give the party a 50/50 split of an unspecified treasure, and a location was given to obtain that reward.

The eager party traveled to that location, the 4 day stop along the Great River Road, and found two rather thread bare thieves encamped. The party and encamped thieves negotiated a truce.

When Plaxico made an attempt to fish in the river, 3 rather large and nasty octopoid creatures emerged to fish for him! A grueling melee resulted, which the party won!

The stalwart adventurers then dealt with a hideous gangly creature that came from the river with violence on its mind.

Xavier shared some booty with the two thieves, who left immediately for town!

The party then returned to the city themselves for some more leveling up!

After leveling up, the party returned to the 4 days stop, where they found Picknose, a large and brutal orc, waiting for them. Picknose reminded the party of the agreed 50-50 split and left the party along the river band.

The party spent a week along the river at the Four Day Stop. They encountered some very nasty creatures and bested them all! Oddly enough, all of the vile and aggressive creatures came from the river?! You’ll have to ask the PCs for more details…

When Picknose returned, he was very pleased with the “meat” the party gave him as his split. Need I mention that Picknose is no great intellect?

The party then returned to do some more leveling up, divvy up their loot and prepare for the next run!

Look out bad guys, Harriet is now 9th level!

What's next? It is up to the players!

See you all next run!

Chris (Aliana), Rob (Gin), Mark (Xavier), Robert B. (Ginjgo), Justin (Plaxico), and Nate met in the President's room at the downtown library at 6:00PM!

Xavier taunted the mysterious magic user in what the players call DINO LAND. The party then spent some time wheeling and dealing about Neopolis.

The next day the party went to Igor's Tower out in the Great Valley. They set up their recently acquired portable transportation pentagram in the basement of Igor's Tower. Leaving Igor and his five mercenaries to guard the pentagram, the party went to what they call DINO LAND.

Upon arrival in the cavern containing the destination pentagram, the party found that taunting the mysterious magic user by telling him they were coming to see him was perhaps not a good idea.

After fighting and winning over several nasty and mean creatures, the party left the cave to find a T. Rex waiting for them!

The party dealt with the T. Rex and no one died or was swallowed!

The party found that experience was plentiful (except for poor Proximo who could not beg, borrow or buy a hit) but treasure was a bit scarce!

The party then returned to Neopolis!

See you all next run!

The run Saturday afternoon, 10-17-09!

Victoria (Harriet), Rob (Gin), Robert B (Ginjgo), Mark (Xavier), & Nate met on
the second floor of the downtown central library at 1:00 PM Saturday.

Trent came by for a visit! It was good to see him, and we hope he can drop
again for a game.

The party tended to business and some dealing.

Xavier bought drinks for some various Celtic fellows at the Dirty Dwarf Tavern
in the Forge District and established himself as a generous man! When he left
at closing time, Xavier didn't notice an older man who passed out and slid
silently under a corner table.

A young boy came to the Temple of Neptune seeking Harriet. He found Harriet and
reported that his aged grandfather was missing. The old man had gone to the
Great Necropolis to tend his garden the day before and had not returned.

Harriet remembered aiding this same family in the past and quickly led the party
to the old man's garden the next morning!

In the garden, located in the four walls of a roofless tomb, the party found a
hole in the ground with the old man's footprint leading in, but not out!

The bold Gin led the way into the space below the ground. The party explored
what seemed to be a maze under the old tomb and beyond!

The party discovered an ancient secret door guarded by a hideous undead demonic
creature!

The party then fought that creature and more! The bold and brave Harriet fled
the scene in terror of the undead, not once, but three times! A very unusual
event!

The party triumphed over the forces of the undead and returned to the city laden
the gold and assorted goodies!

There they discovered than the grandfather they sought to rescue was in town,
recovering from a terrible hangover. The od man had wandered thr0ough the
ancient catacombs where he found some gold! He got lost, found a secret door
leading to a staircase, and returned to town via a slightly different route. He
had been one of the Celts that Xavier had entertained! He passed out, slept it
off unnoticed, and returned to his family about noon of the morning the party
departed.

The party gathered up experience, weapons, armor, gold and treasure!

What's next it is up to the party!

See you all next run!

We had another fun run!

Mark (Xavier), Rob (Gin), Robert B (Ginjgo), & Nate met at the downtown library at 6:00 PM!

The party did extensive wheeling, dealing and role play to start off the evening.

The party then returned to what they call "Dino Land!"

The party did not warn Atek of their coming, but still had to deal with a pale demonic creature, a summoned troll, and a strange very elusive orc wearing bells! The party triumphed, but not without some difficulty!

Once they left the cavern, Xavier began to taunt Atek, who seemed to be immune to nasty remarks, even those about his mother!

The taunting was interrupted by iron golems, a flying eye, and a rock hurling giant! These were dispatched in order of arrival.

The party then returned to Neopolis. There Ginjgo levelled up, and the swag shared out!

What's next? It's up to the players!

See you all Saturday afternoon!

My apologies to everyone for falling behind. Work has been very demanding this past few weeks!

To summarize the runs, the party had several different adventures.

If any of the bold adventurers wants to add anything, feel free to do so!

The most noteworthy was a trip to a temple to some sort of croc-o-gator temple. The appearance of a young croc-o-gator caused some worry to Ralph the Riverman, and cleric of Kacoo the river deity. The party found the temple and its annex high on the escarpment, near the broken lands.

The party looted this temple and destroyed its guardians.

There unfortunately seems to be an increase in depradations on then population of the city by croc-o-gators in the city areas on the water!

Ginjgo has officially changed him name to the more Hibernean, "Finnegan."

Give Finnegan 50 eps for making life easier on everyone!

Finnegan and Plaxico has offered a reward for the where abouts of a man named Wulfhotep. This Wulfhotep says he is cleric and lures adventurers into bad situations in the valley. he was last seen in the vicinity of the temple of Thoth.

what's next? It is up to the players!

See you all Wednesday night!

This was another eventful run! We had six players, an observer, and a very good time!

Two new characters were started! Jason started a Saxon warrior and Amber started a Scandian warrior maiden!

The party managed to get the two new characters into the city and off on an adventure to a strange desert destination! Not bad at all...

Despite a sandstorm and very poor visibility, the party fought two battles and won both.

Poor Kali, Amber new character, almost died, but was saved by quick work from Jason's new character!

What's next? It's up to the players!

See you all Saturday!