The heroes located the theives' guild & infiltrated it with little trouble. A living cube of jello had to be put down after it tried to eat Anderson & Dexter. The rest of the guards were no threat.
The guild was located beneath the city of Sayre, in the ruins of the previous city. Several buildings and part of a street have been excavated. One of those buildings was an old temple, though there were no signs of what god it had originally been dedicated to. Once inside it was quickly apparent the current residents worshipped Tiamat (greed and envy).
The Filth King was located in the main sanctuary with several guildies. They were quickly dispatched. The guild leader refused to surrender & fought to the death. Across a small crevase is a pile of coins, tribute to Tiamat. Standing over the coinage is a crude statue of the five headed dragon.
The adventurers are no closer to revealing who hired the thieves to villanize the githzerai. Those activities should dwindle now though.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Session 35 Rewards
Ring of Shadow Travel
Ring of the Dragon Emperor
500 gp
2000 xp each
Encounters:
800 xp Trapped entrance
3800 xp Cube room (Gluttonous Cube, 5 thugs)
5400 xp Tiamat shrine (Filth King, 9 thugs)
Ring of the Dragon Emperor
500 gp
2000 xp each
Encounters:
800 xp Trapped entrance
3800 xp Cube room (Gluttonous Cube, 5 thugs)
5400 xp Tiamat shrine (Filth King, 9 thugs)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Session 34 Recap
Most of the Githzerai at the Akma’ad monastery died in the Githyanki attack, including two of their three leaders. Elder Odos is now the sole Githzerai official on this continent. The remaining 50’ish Githzerai at the monastery will follow him wherever he goes. Odos asked the strangers from Elsir Vale to accompany them to the nearby city of Sayre.
The Githyanki have attacked various towns, villages and monasteries across the continent over the past 6-9 months. Leaders from various countries are meeting in Sayre to discuss an alliance against the Githyanki. Odos promised to attend.
So, the Githzerai and the adventurers loaded up on the last flying gallion & traveled 5-6 hours the following day. Githyanki assassins struck that afternoon. A pair attacked the adventurers on deck, and another pair went after Odos below deck. Some were killed, some thrown overboard.
Tokk’it landed the ship a few miles from town. Half of the travelers continued towards Sayre on foot. While passing a farm, mounted guards hailed the travelers. The Captain offered to introduce the non-Githzerai travelers to Telicanthus. The glass artisan was buying supplies nearby and would certainly be interested in anyone with a flying ship. They paid no attention to the Githzerai. The adventurers declined and continued on to Sayre.
The gate guards gave the Githzerai trouble. At first, they wouldn’t admit the “bandits, cutthroats and murderers” into the city. The Elsir heroes vouched for their travel companions and talked the guards down. The guards reluctantly granted entrance.
Walking through town, there were obviously various classes of neighborhoods. Some were cleaner and better patrolled. Most had beggars asking for money. Everywhere the group went, the Githzerai were scrutinized with unwelcome looks.
Their first stop was The River Jewel, the finest inn in town. Rooms here were 10 gold per night, which includes meals, drinks, baths and a very secure and comfortable room. Some of the adventurers paid for rooms. Others decided to shop around for something more affordable. The party eventually followed the Githzerai to the Plaza of Vision in Riverdown, a rundown neighborhood near the waterfall. The resident Githzerai were hold up in a large warehouse there. There were many beggars here, but not one approached the group or asked for money.
The warehouse was housing many refugee Githzerai in addition to the normal citizens. Bedrolls were everywhere. Elder Odos was greeted by several quasi-leaders and warmly welcomed in. The adventurers also found Amyria here.
Amyria pulled the party aside and explained the current situation to them before dinner. The locals were hostile towards the Githzerai for some reason. This has been a recent development. Githzerai have lived in Sayre for decades without trouble. Gossip suggests the bias against them stems from Telicanthus, a Githyanki citizen of high stature among the nobles. None of Amyria’s local contacts can provide any proof of Telicanthis even speaking poorly of the Githzerai. He’s a wealthy, skilled artisan; a member of the local artisans’ guild; and occasional instructor at the university. Many of the local politicians, craftsmen and nobles consider Telicanthus a good person and a friend.
After dinner, the Githzerai discuss how they should deal with this situation. Each leader expressed his/her opinion to Odos in a fairly calm, organized debate. A younger man wished to take the fight to the Githyanki and anyone that sides with them (including citizens of Sayre). He obviously had a military background. An older gentleman wished to abstain from this confrontation & withdraw to the astral sea. And the lady has been a long time resident of Sayre and wishes to remain, but would try to avoid more conflict. Amyria shares what she believes to be a vision from Bahamut. In it, she saw Sayre as a communication hub for the Githyanki forces. She believes the Githzerai should stay and help the other races, working with them against the Githyanki. The heroes of Elsir Vale also contributed. All of the good races are best served by working together against the common threat.
Odos listened intently and considered the arguments. If the Githyanki did in fact have a valuable asset in Sayre, it would be advantageous to eliminate it. Openly attacking a respected citizen would be unwise. But if the Githyanki asset could be identified and exposed to the locals, there would be a justifiable course of action. The Githzerai would observe for a brief time and attend the coalition meeting. If the opportunity arrises to set things straight in Sayre, the Githzerai might remain to help. If things remain hostile and the other races are disrespectful, the Githzerai will withdraw to the Astral Sea.
When the adventurers left the warehouse, they were beset by a dozen "beggars", the local thieves guild. One was interrogated, and their hideout entrance has possibly been identified. A good nights rest at the River Jewel was followed by breakfast the next morning. Telicanthus has left invitations with the innkeeper. The travelers are invited to a wine party at his home two nights hence.
The Githyanki have attacked various towns, villages and monasteries across the continent over the past 6-9 months. Leaders from various countries are meeting in Sayre to discuss an alliance against the Githyanki. Odos promised to attend.
So, the Githzerai and the adventurers loaded up on the last flying gallion & traveled 5-6 hours the following day. Githyanki assassins struck that afternoon. A pair attacked the adventurers on deck, and another pair went after Odos below deck. Some were killed, some thrown overboard.
Tokk’it landed the ship a few miles from town. Half of the travelers continued towards Sayre on foot. While passing a farm, mounted guards hailed the travelers. The Captain offered to introduce the non-Githzerai travelers to Telicanthus. The glass artisan was buying supplies nearby and would certainly be interested in anyone with a flying ship. They paid no attention to the Githzerai. The adventurers declined and continued on to Sayre.
The gate guards gave the Githzerai trouble. At first, they wouldn’t admit the “bandits, cutthroats and murderers” into the city. The Elsir heroes vouched for their travel companions and talked the guards down. The guards reluctantly granted entrance.
Walking through town, there were obviously various classes of neighborhoods. Some were cleaner and better patrolled. Most had beggars asking for money. Everywhere the group went, the Githzerai were scrutinized with unwelcome looks.
Their first stop was The River Jewel, the finest inn in town. Rooms here were 10 gold per night, which includes meals, drinks, baths and a very secure and comfortable room. Some of the adventurers paid for rooms. Others decided to shop around for something more affordable. The party eventually followed the Githzerai to the Plaza of Vision in Riverdown, a rundown neighborhood near the waterfall. The resident Githzerai were hold up in a large warehouse there. There were many beggars here, but not one approached the group or asked for money.
The warehouse was housing many refugee Githzerai in addition to the normal citizens. Bedrolls were everywhere. Elder Odos was greeted by several quasi-leaders and warmly welcomed in. The adventurers also found Amyria here.
Amyria pulled the party aside and explained the current situation to them before dinner. The locals were hostile towards the Githzerai for some reason. This has been a recent development. Githzerai have lived in Sayre for decades without trouble. Gossip suggests the bias against them stems from Telicanthus, a Githyanki citizen of high stature among the nobles. None of Amyria’s local contacts can provide any proof of Telicanthis even speaking poorly of the Githzerai. He’s a wealthy, skilled artisan; a member of the local artisans’ guild; and occasional instructor at the university. Many of the local politicians, craftsmen and nobles consider Telicanthus a good person and a friend.
After dinner, the Githzerai discuss how they should deal with this situation. Each leader expressed his/her opinion to Odos in a fairly calm, organized debate. A younger man wished to take the fight to the Githyanki and anyone that sides with them (including citizens of Sayre). He obviously had a military background. An older gentleman wished to abstain from this confrontation & withdraw to the astral sea. And the lady has been a long time resident of Sayre and wishes to remain, but would try to avoid more conflict. Amyria shares what she believes to be a vision from Bahamut. In it, she saw Sayre as a communication hub for the Githyanki forces. She believes the Githzerai should stay and help the other races, working with them against the Githyanki. The heroes of Elsir Vale also contributed. All of the good races are best served by working together against the common threat.
Odos listened intently and considered the arguments. If the Githyanki did in fact have a valuable asset in Sayre, it would be advantageous to eliminate it. Openly attacking a respected citizen would be unwise. But if the Githyanki asset could be identified and exposed to the locals, there would be a justifiable course of action. The Githzerai would observe for a brief time and attend the coalition meeting. If the opportunity arrises to set things straight in Sayre, the Githzerai might remain to help. If things remain hostile and the other races are disrespectful, the Githzerai will withdraw to the Astral Sea.
When the adventurers left the warehouse, they were beset by a dozen "beggars", the local thieves guild. One was interrogated, and their hideout entrance has possibly been identified. A good nights rest at the River Jewel was followed by breakfast the next morning. Telicanthus has left invitations with the innkeeper. The travelers are invited to a wine party at his home two nights hence.
Session 34 Rewards
Boots of Eagerness
3000g (cash, jewelry, silver swords, etc.)
2400 xp each
Encounters:
4500 xp Assassins (2 Githyanki)
3000 xp The Debate (skill challenge)
4500 xp Beggar Attack (12 humans)
3000g (cash, jewelry, silver swords, etc.)
2400 xp each
Encounters:
4500 xp Assassins (2 Githyanki)
3000 xp The Debate (skill challenge)
4500 xp Beggar Attack (12 humans)
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Session 33 Recap
The Githyanki assault on the monastery had been raging all day. The third war galley was a wreck and bodies were everywhere. By the time the adventurers arrived, the Githyanki had breached the walls in a couple places. Githzerai were fighting desperately to hold those breaches. And the avalanche defense atop the cliff was still unused.
The heroes first visited the cliff overlooking the monastery. They beat down nearly a dozen githyanki guarding the defense mechanism, and even threw several off the cliff. Despite damage to the release levers, the avalanche was released and many Githyanki below perished under tons of rock. The front gate was now half buried, and the bulk of the attacking forces were slain or scared off.
As the heroes descended to the battlefield, they noticed a group of attackers on the north side, hiding near the ship wreckage. As they approached, chanting could be heard. A ritualist was attempting to open a magical passage in the monastery wall. That ritual was never finished.
The only large group of Githyanki left were forcing their way into a wall breach on the south side. The Githzerai there were badly wounded and wouldn't have held out much longer. The adventurers dropped in on them from a higher level and tore up most of the marines. This group used better tactics though and put up a good fight. The Githyanki captain put a hurtin on Anderson. The remaining Githyanki in the field scattered and fled when their captain went down.
The Githyanki had learned about the meeting of the Githzerai elders here and made a good attempt at wiping them out. Over 100 Githzerai lost their lives, with fewer than 50 surviving. An assassin/spy struck from within moments before the attack began. Two of the three Githzerai elders were lost.
Odos of the House of Reprisal survived. This old blind (?) man is the only remaining leader in the mortal world. He has promised to attend a meeting (regarding the Githyaki attacks) in Sayre (a nearby Human city). His people may be able to avoid the rest of this war if they return to the Astral Sea.
The heroes first visited the cliff overlooking the monastery. They beat down nearly a dozen githyanki guarding the defense mechanism, and even threw several off the cliff. Despite damage to the release levers, the avalanche was released and many Githyanki below perished under tons of rock. The front gate was now half buried, and the bulk of the attacking forces were slain or scared off.
As the heroes descended to the battlefield, they noticed a group of attackers on the north side, hiding near the ship wreckage. As they approached, chanting could be heard. A ritualist was attempting to open a magical passage in the monastery wall. That ritual was never finished.
The only large group of Githyanki left were forcing their way into a wall breach on the south side. The Githzerai there were badly wounded and wouldn't have held out much longer. The adventurers dropped in on them from a higher level and tore up most of the marines. This group used better tactics though and put up a good fight. The Githyanki captain put a hurtin on Anderson. The remaining Githyanki in the field scattered and fled when their captain went down.
The Githyanki had learned about the meeting of the Githzerai elders here and made a good attempt at wiping them out. Over 100 Githzerai lost their lives, with fewer than 50 surviving. An assassin/spy struck from within moments before the attack began. Two of the three Githzerai elders were lost.
Odos of the House of Reprisal survived. This old blind (?) man is the only remaining leader in the mortal world. He has promised to attend a meeting (regarding the Githyaki attacks) in Sayre (a nearby Human city). His people may be able to avoid the rest of this war if they return to the Astral Sea.
Session 33 Rewards
+3 Totem of Nature's Balm
Ritual Book (Pass Wall)
Blue Glass Disk (Sending Stone)
6000 gp (cash, jewelry, silver swords, residium, etc)
2700 xp each
Encounters:
4400 xp Falling Rock (11 Githyanki)
4400 xp Ritualist (9 Githyanki)
4700 xp Breach (10 Githyanki)
Ritual Book (Pass Wall)
Blue Glass Disk (Sending Stone)
6000 gp (cash, jewelry, silver swords, residium, etc)
2700 xp each
Encounters:
4400 xp Falling Rock (11 Githyanki)
4400 xp Ritualist (9 Githyanki)
4700 xp Breach (10 Githyanki)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Session 32 Recap
Three months went by in Overlook with minimal events or news. With Zithiruun and Sarshan dead, things in the Vale had been very peaceful. Life in the city had almost returned to normal. There was still ongoing construction. And the various churches had been assigned new clergy.
The adventurers were enjoying a nice lunch one afternoon when three city guards burst into the tavern. The sergeant quickly spotted the heroes and tried to catch his breath before speaking. "A war galleon is FLYING towards the west gate! The captain would like you present in case theres trouble."
The "Conquerer" made a rough landing about a hundred yards from the wall. A lone Githzerai stood on deck. He beseached the city guard of Overlook to call forth it's heroes, the slayers of Zithiruun. When the heroes presented themselves, he looked a little confused. They were... not what he expected. He was very polite & formal. He asked several questions to verify their experience.
Tokk'it had come from a Githzerai monastery on the other side of the mountains seeking aid from Overlook. The monastery is under attack by Githyanki. He asked for any heroes, adventurers & troops Overlook could offer. The city guard declined to offer up troops with enemies so near. Less than an hour after his arrival, the ship was taking off again, with Tokk'it and 5 adventurers onboard.
While the ship appeared to be somewhat new, it had recently been through some heavy attacks. There were a few holes in the hull and burnt areas everywhere. Tokk'it had stolen the Githyanki ship from the battle that morning. The Githyanki tried to catch him & bring the ship back, but their dragons couldn't keep up with the flying ship. He out ran them, but they weren't far behind.
On the way to the monastery, 2 Githyanki appeared out of the clouds mounted on red dragons. They engaged the ship & it's new crew, but couldn't best the heroes of Overlook. Tokk'it pressed on, intent on arriving at the monastery before it got too dark.
A third dragon rider was patrolling near the monastery. It came up out of no where & laid into his enemies more fiercely than his counterparts. This Githyanki champion proved much tougher, but still no match for Tokk'it's new friends. The deck was awash with dragon blood again.
During that fight, the ground troops spotted their missing ship. The captain of the "Sacrifice" loaded some marines & moved to intercept. Tokk'it kited them around briefly & then landed the ship (roughly again). The Sacrifice landed nearby & marines swarmed over the rails. Several of the Githyanki had admirable abilities, but most just died quickly.
After the fight the adventurers quickly assessed the situation. The Conqueror was near finished, but the Sacrifice was in good shape. Nearly 200 Githyanki were assaulting the monastery a quarter mile away. And the monastery's avalanch defense was still untriggered.
The adventurers were enjoying a nice lunch one afternoon when three city guards burst into the tavern. The sergeant quickly spotted the heroes and tried to catch his breath before speaking. "A war galleon is FLYING towards the west gate! The captain would like you present in case theres trouble."
The "Conquerer" made a rough landing about a hundred yards from the wall. A lone Githzerai stood on deck. He beseached the city guard of Overlook to call forth it's heroes, the slayers of Zithiruun. When the heroes presented themselves, he looked a little confused. They were... not what he expected. He was very polite & formal. He asked several questions to verify their experience.
Tokk'it had come from a Githzerai monastery on the other side of the mountains seeking aid from Overlook. The monastery is under attack by Githyanki. He asked for any heroes, adventurers & troops Overlook could offer. The city guard declined to offer up troops with enemies so near. Less than an hour after his arrival, the ship was taking off again, with Tokk'it and 5 adventurers onboard.
While the ship appeared to be somewhat new, it had recently been through some heavy attacks. There were a few holes in the hull and burnt areas everywhere. Tokk'it had stolen the Githyanki ship from the battle that morning. The Githyanki tried to catch him & bring the ship back, but their dragons couldn't keep up with the flying ship. He out ran them, but they weren't far behind.
On the way to the monastery, 2 Githyanki appeared out of the clouds mounted on red dragons. They engaged the ship & it's new crew, but couldn't best the heroes of Overlook. Tokk'it pressed on, intent on arriving at the monastery before it got too dark.
A third dragon rider was patrolling near the monastery. It came up out of no where & laid into his enemies more fiercely than his counterparts. This Githyanki champion proved much tougher, but still no match for Tokk'it's new friends. The deck was awash with dragon blood again.
During that fight, the ground troops spotted their missing ship. The captain of the "Sacrifice" loaded some marines & moved to intercept. Tokk'it kited them around briefly & then landed the ship (roughly again). The Sacrifice landed nearby & marines swarmed over the rails. Several of the Githyanki had admirable abilities, but most just died quickly.
After the fight the adventurers quickly assessed the situation. The Conqueror was near finished, but the Sacrifice was in good shape. Nearly 200 Githyanki were assaulting the monastery a quarter mile away. And the monastery's avalanch defense was still untriggered.
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