D&D: Halarahh; City of
Destiny

Session 28

Lance - Before his Fall...
... Gerdi, Aoth, and Liam. You will see the below in a dream. The events will unfold with you seeing from Lance's eyes.

It was morning in the capitol city of Halruaa, a fantastical place named Halarahh. Lance was eager to see the sights but felt, with so many strangers aboard, it would be best for him to lay low and chill on the Foresight. Afterall, it's a great opportunity to prove himself and take care of things. He also enjoyed that there wasn't a real need to wear his stylish yet bulky plate about. He sometimes felt obligated to match his mentor.

Lance thought it interesting that Gwendolyn had taken such an interest in Sylvia. They seemed to be hitting it off quite well. There was something about Sylvia that just seemed a little off. Lance wondered if she would always be a little off, and if anyone had actually determined how long she had been with the Lich. He wandered into the common room where much of the furniture and books had been gathered. He was surprised to see her unattended working on some books. She was deeply focused and occasionally repeated words aloud. Lance was amused but decided it best he didn't interrupt her. Who knows what that might cause.

He decided to check out who all had stayed aboard. He found Dante on deck, securing and repairing rigging. He located a drunk Darius in the galley, singing to himself and reading poetry. Caruda and Logan were working on inventory, both in exceptional moods. Logan was excited because he and Gino had finished fire proofing a forge. Soon he was distracted listening in as the rest of the group finally got their audience with Oswald. He enjoyed listening in as his Friend, Mentor, and Priest questioned their new benefactor. He mused that one day he might be making big decisions on behalf of the Battle Horn of Tempus. He rubbed the tattoo on his arm with pride.

Lance had a relaxing lunch, polished his blades, and had a stimulating conversation with Caruda about ship to ship tactics. He kept listening to the conversation at Sky Lounge, but the scrying wasn't at all interesting to him. Upon Caruda's insistence, he strapped on a short sword to wear about the ship. He took his old trusted Great Sword and hung it right above the doorway out onto the upper deck. He was very pleased with his forward thinking and hoped it would come in handy one day. He let his mind race to other preparations that could be made, just in case. This made him think of the concealed storage. He sent Aoth a message to secure traps they could install on the ship in case it was ever boarded or if a thief should gain access. Aoth didn't appreciate the interruption, but did like the idea.

As he made his way back up to the berth deck he saw Gwendolyn enter her room. She looked tired and in no mood to talk. He was taken by her beauty, he couldn't help thinking of Elan. With a heavy sigh he decided to check on Sylvia one last time. She was sound asleep drooling into a book. He giggled but heard what sounded like a scream. The really startling part, was that it sounded like Caruda. As he rushed to the sound Dante ran past him with a horrifed look on his face. Clearly something was wrong. It was only a few moments before he heard boots running across the deck above.

In his mind; "The ship has been boarded, we are under attack!". As fast as the thoughts left his mind a dagger found his back. He turned to realize two men had gotten in and where at him. Most would be terrified, but Lance knew Tempus would protect him. He made quick work of the Rogues, and began running down the hall to the cabins. He caught another trying to move in on Sylvia, and yet another trying to pick Gwendolyn's door. They were not match for his martial prowess. The warrior that charged him found his blade readied. The Torque allowed him to stand strong against the force. Then the wizards came. One by one they aimed strange gestures at him as warriors spilled into the room to surround him. At first they didn't attack, allowing the wizards to cast on him. Lance felt emboldened as each spell failed. Then the Warriors tried to move him, he realized he had taken his stance in front of Liam's chamber. They were after the chest!

Lance buried his short sword into the wall pinning the handle to the frame. He knew that it would take all of Isbjorn's might to loosen it. The warriors tried to bull rush him, but that failed as well. Lance faced the now growing crowd and grinned. Unlike his friends, he had faced many casters. He knew his death was near, he could see it on the terrified but furious faces of the four wizards that stood across the room from him. "Bring your silly words, conjure your elemental forces, you have lost! Tempus has allowed me to shine this day, my death will ensure your demise. In Tempus we are True!". The blast of lightning lit up the room as it seared through his flesh. He did not flinch, he did not scowl. He received the gift Liam had promised. In a flury of pain and elation he embraced his reward.

This final vision is somewhat disturbing and hard for your mind to comprehend: It's as you are seeing dual visions overlapping each other. Part of it seems to be Lance floating above the fight guided by an angelic form. The other pulls Lance through the decks of he ship and slams him into a fixed position above the frame of the doorway to the upper deck. You are filled with a sense of accomplishment and a surge of adrenaline. This strain on your mind forces you awake.

Session 28: Halarahh; City of Destiny

Lance is dead. The ship was attacked, but the Battle Horn of Tempus arrived in time to prevent Lance's Torque from being taken. There is also evidence that they wished to break into Liam's quarters.

A celebration was held in Lance's honor. Isbjorn took a job, only to be ambushed that evening. Gerdi accepted the Torque of the Mountain. Aoth is still researching the Lich's student.

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Session 28: Exp

Name

Aoth-Ma

Gerdi

Isbjorn

Liam

Gwen

Lvl

Exp

3733

3000

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Coming Soon:

Loot? There are a lot of items in play that haven't been used/identified. I will send an email soon recapping the items of interest.