20th & 21st day of Deepsnow 1492
Mission: Pass information to the council of Triboar
Campaign: Black Maw Bog
Location(s): Triboar.
Present: Aerie, Anor, Bandur, Garet, Heimund & Droop, Karion, L'Aalratic Paskan
20th day of Deepsnow 1492 (Full Moon)
Aerie had departed for Axeholm but had left specific instructions.
Bandur decided that his weapons and armour needed a good polishing so set too with a gusto. Garet decided to meditate and send a message to the Temple of the Shadow bringing them up to speed as to what had transpired so far.
Heimund, Anor, Karion and Paskan decided to visit the weapon smiths and armourers of Triboar. Heimund managed to find a marvelous tower shield, although its added weight would slow him down slightly, he was impressed with its quality and additional protection that it offered him. Anor wanting to improve his armour was perplexed that there were no more shields, especially large ones. Heimund having purchased a tower shield then offered to sell his shield to Anor, it was in all respects a large shield and would improve his armour class. Anor had nearly half the offered price and Heimund told him he could owe him the rest, plus a small percentage on top.
At the eastern end of Triboar was the local farmers market. They would wander around the market situated near the Yartar gate and try and gain the information Aerie had asked them to get. On the way they got a little lost and walking down a wide side street Anor noticed a sign above a merchant's gate, it had the same symbol that Aerie had told them to look out for.
Not wanting to tarry too long the group entered the farmers market square. On the far side of the local farmers market was the Shady Gryffon tavern.
To the north of the market stood the Temple of Waukeen, Goddess of trickery and wealth, more commonly associated with commerce and merchants. The simple sign on the wall indicated as such.
Nestled against the town walls, near the Yartar Gate was a blacksmith, a simple sign hanging on his dwelling.
Karion also took note of a wood merchant yard next door to the merchant Anor had indicated had the same sign they were looking for above the door. At the end of the street another grain merchant, Kagano came into view. This was a rather large compound.
The Yartar gate market was bustling with merchants, market traders and people. Anor managed to find a seller of healing herbs and bought a small quantity, Karion helped identify which ones to purchase and did the same for Paskan.
Paskan had found a rather shady character but was willing to purchase arm bands to improve his armour but had insufficient funds. Heimund loaned Paskan 200 gold pieces so he could purchase these arm bands of armour enhancement.
It was Anor that turned Paskans question to the shady merchant into a joke:
Paskan: "Hey, have you heard anything to do with a Blue dragon, like attacking villages and things, hereabouts?"
Anor: "Forgive my friend he has a thing about dragons, him being dragonborn.....you know".
Bill: "Hey, Bert, thisun wants to know if'n we've heard about blue dragons hereabouts".
Bert: "Yeah Bill, we saw one only last week, gave us a good deal on those arm bands he just bought".
Both shady merchants then fell about laughing. Anor hurried Paskan away.
Anor: "We're not supposed to be telling everyone about dragons, especially blue dragons. Try to be more subtle when asking those kind of questions, and who you are asking them of, please!"
Paskan: "Well, I just thought, anyways it has me thinking. What Aerie mentioned about the eggs being above ground and not below. What if those creatures have captured the eggs and are using them to get the Blue Dragon to do their bidding?"
Heimund pointed out a sign on the wall near the Shady Gryffon tavern.
Heimund: "Might be handy to gather information that, fancy a try myself".
Paskan: "Yeah me too, I already put my name down, not many places left on the billing though".
Droop: " Ooh, you gonna pit fight?"
Heimund: "Yes Droop, I am".
Heimund failed to spot the gleam in Droops eye.
FIGHT
NIGHT SHADY GRYFFON
1. Best of 5 rounds. Bare knuckle
fighting.
2. No special ability attacks (ie Breath
weapons)
6. Speciality moves like bear hug,
bollock kicking and eye gauging, ear biting are allowed.
No magic
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Name
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Odds
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Kylinor ‘Killer’
Hairfoot
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1 to 2
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Holgar ‘Slugger’
Tyndnang
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Evens
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Jubal ‘Lightning Hands’
Kane
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2 to 1
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Gronka ‘Crusher’
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3 to 1
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Brad ‘Pit’ Farthor
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5 to 1
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Paskan ‘Golden Boy’
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(Evens)
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Dorlang ‘The Butcher’
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4 to 1
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Granshkin ‘Viscious’ Gnor
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1 to 3
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Kylinor Hairfoot, Halfling, Small and
Wirey, may do well, Ranger
Holgar Tydnang, Dwarf, A rotund figure, looks like he could take a beating. Cleric
Jubal Kane, human, a dark horse
outsider, Monk
Gronka, Half Orc, tough as they come, should win easy, Barbarian
Dorlang The Butcher, Dwarf home
talent, local boy hard hitter,
Fighter
Brad Farthor, Human, Unknown in the
pits, Fighter
Paskan, another newcomer, looks mean but looks can be deceiving, Barbarian
Granshkin Gnor, half orc, viscious,
sneaky Monk
LATE ENTRY Heimund, Goliath, very tall boy, says he's a Paladin (of sorts)
Having entered the competition and not wanting to draw attention to themselves they returned to the Order of the Gauntlet Temple towards evening.
Aerie returned not long afterwards. (See session 104)
21st day of Deepsnow 1492 (Full Moon)
Aerie still wasn't in good sorts, the journey through the teleportation circle had taken a lot out of her.
Bandur: "Aerie my dear, you're not by chance with child?"
Bandur winked at Garet.
Aerie between bouts of sickness:
Aerie: "I would think not my small, rotund and very shiny Dwarf friend. I think I may have picked up a spot of marsh sickness, definitely not with child!"
Bandur apologised profusely as Garet escorted Aerie back to their rooms.
The fight at the Shady Gryffon tavern was scheduled for that night. The group rested. Bandur said he had offered to polish the temple silver and then wanted to visit a small shop that sold polishing compounds and materials. Bandur indeed found Marjorie Magnificent shop of polishing kompounds. He chose one that looked like it would do the job. Marjorie's Marvelous Universal Rubbing Kompound. more commonly known as Marjorie's MURK, he bought 2 bars (each bar being 2.5lb's!).
The time quickly came for the group to head for the Shady Gryffon tavern. They would also try and make contact with One Eyed Jack.
The fighters, that night, were paraded around the market square for all to see. The local butcher got a few cheers as his name was called out. Heimund and Paskan wondered who their opponents might be.
Inside the Shady Gryffon it was bedlam, The tavern was packed. Fighters would wait here before being called forward to the fighting pit, which was situated to the rear of the tavern.
Heimunds name was drawn out of the hat first, his opponent was to be Brad 'The Pit' Farthor, a muscley tall human. Heimund weighed him up. The Pit looked up and winked.
The Pit: "Taller they are, harder they fall my friend".
Heimund: "We shall see, we shall see".
Bets were placed, a lot of money going on The Pit, he was the favourite as far as the betting was going. Heimund looked at the person running the bets and said:
Heimund: "Will you take 200 on myself?"
Bet Taker: "Surely, surely, love to part a fool form his money".
Heimund then saw Droop place a bet on The Pit!
Heimund and The Pit climbed into the fighting pit. About 5ft wide and 30ft long. This was pure slogg fest fighting. The Pit charged forward and caught Heimund a glancing blow but failed to follow up with a bear hug. Heimund countered with a feint and spun The Pit round and held him in a bear hug, biting into his ear for good measure. Round 1 to Heimund!
Again The Pit came forward and Heimund expecting a bear hug was hit with a solid punch. Heimund again resorted to the bear hug but was beaten off and The Pit claimed round 2!
Heimund drew The Pit forward and took the punch but managed to get the bear hug in place. The Pit could not break the hold and succumbed after a few short minutes. Round 3 to Heimund.
The crowd weren't happy, many had placed bets on The Pit. They roared him on to beat Heimund.
Round 4 was a copy of round 3 and Heimund took the bout 3 rounds to 1. The taker of bets handed over the 600gp pieces as many of the onlookers glowered at the Goliath who had their bets in his purse! Droop was not happy. Not understanding the betting odds, he had lost half his money!
In the 2nd fight the Cleric, Slugger, beat the halfling, Killer, easily. In the 3rd local boy, The Butcher, beat Crusher in 3 straight rounds. The 4th was a strange affair as Viscious got a walk over as no opponent had come forward.
The last bout was Paskan versus Lightning Hands. Droop bet on Paskan this time, as did Anor. Karion abstained from betting altogether. Heimund but a small bet on Paskan.
Lightning Hands came out and hit Paskan before he knew it. Paskan went into a rage and struck back with a mighty blow which sent his opponent reeling. Paskan made short work of the Monk and took all 3 rounds easily. Droop was happy as he had recovered his loss from Heimunds bought and Anor and Paskan had made a little profit too.
After the fighting the crowd headed back into the tavern. Heimund had made eye contact with One Eyed Jack but he had shook his head.
As the tavern emptied in the early hours of the morning and only a few die hard drinkers were left, Heimund caught One Eyed Jack as he rolled a barrel outside. He nodded towards Heimund.
The only way to meet One Eyed Jack was to go outside and walk around the side of the tavern. Heimund stayed inside with Droop as Paskan, Karion and Anor went round the back.
Heimund noticed the tavern owner leave by the back door then he heard shouting outside.
Heimund and Droop rushed out the back door to find Karion standing over the body of One Eyed Jack, a dagger dripping with blood in his hand. Heimund looked at Droop:
Droop: "What's the Elf doing wif me dagger in hiz handz Heimundz? Eh?"
Heimund: "You sure it's yours, are you missing a dagger?"
Droop checked his belt, he looked up at Heimund and nodded.
The tavern owner was shouting for the town militia, their tower not being 50 yards from the fighting pit.
Karion: "He's dead, found this in his back". (Karion raised the dagger up).
The militia Sgt and 2 soldiers quickly arrived.
Sgt: "What happening here then?"
Tavern Owner: "Came round the corner and saw him (pointing at Karion), with the dagger in his hand. I tell you He's killed One Eyed Jack he has".
Sgt: "Ah, so it was the Elf, with the knife, by the fighting pit?"
Heimund: "Now listen I think..........."
Paskan pushed his way to the front, flames licking around his mouth and growled:
Paskan: "Now listen to me I think you'd better back up before things get out of hand!"
The militia and tavern owner took to their heels and ran for their lives.
Anor: "That blew it. Let's get back to the temple before we're really in the shit!"
Heimund grabbed Droop and threw him over a low wall. Karion, Anor and Heimund ran through the market. They heard a horn blast from the wall behind them. They managed to duck into an ally way as they heard running footsteps heading toward them from the opposite direction to the tavern.
Karion: "Where's Paskan?"
Anor: "I thought he was right behind me".
Droop: "Nope he stay behind".
A short while later Karion, Anor, Heimund and Droop made it safely back to the Order of the Gauntlet temple.
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