The Choker of Evoker (Frances' Tale).

My grasp over finer details of magick isn't so great, i've spent a lot of time training archery - so i didn't have time.

Today however, met Kenton Seth in his shop. He's powerful wizard and warrior too - probably best user of Tenser's Transformation spell in whole Narfell.

He sold me amulet that makes my evocation spells as fireball or firebrand harder to dodge and resist. For mere 6 000 gp - on a condition that we'll hunt giants together soon.

-=- The Choker. -=-


It was nice of him, i estimate it's value to be of about 10 000 gp.

-- Frances of Darkhavens, Oscuran Noble & Archer-Witch of Flame Magick.

Dragon vs. Dragon, Gold vs. White (Frances' Tale).

At first we met wounded Gold Dragon.

He was resting in Nars Pass, as some cultists pursued him - wanting to finish him off.

They were part of: 'Cult of the Dragon'.

We protected so Golden could recover and take his flight away.

Before leaving, he told us that there's very evil dragon around ... who wounded him.

-=- Golden. -=-


Then we were hired in Peltarch by a guy named: 'Coyote' to infiltrate some soldiers near ruined Jiyyd ... they camped over one of hills there.

We killed a few and wore their amulets, waiting for leaders to come give us orders.

Instead of human superiors, however - White Dragon came.

He was wounded and upset, throwing orders on us in a scary way.

We got book with orders and magickal rune to put in jiyyd's soldiers camp.

Instead of doing this we ran invisibly to Peltarch ... fearing of being observed from above.

-=- White. -=-


We put rune on ground in peltarch commons and it started to glow on and off ... then we found ourselves teleported to some empty grey plane.

I've visualized Gold Dragon in mind and imagined sending him a message: 'Come now, help us'.

Golden light filled our eyes and we found ourselves back in Peltarch .... in commons.

Commons were as after explosion, a crater and a few of charred skeletons about.


I've returned to inn ... had enough of shock for a while.

... Ah, 'Coyote' paid use 1500 gp each too.


-- Frances of Darkhavens, Adventuress.

Tenser's Transformation (Frances' Tale).

... i did it.

Finally, learned the spell of Tenser's Transformation.

-=- After casting, eyes glow. -=-


It lasts for a short while - a little over a minute - and turns caster into the Killing Machine.

For the spell's duration it makes caster more accurate with weapons, faster with weapons, tougher, stronger, more dextrous, harder to hit ... and adds to caster's fortitude - and with better dexterity - also to his/her reflexes.

For duration of spell, however - one can't cast spells.

It can be combined with other enhancement spell(s) such as mage armour, haste, cat's grace and/or other(s) ... on condition that these spells are cast before casting Tenser's Transformation.

Overall - despite it's faults - it's Powerful addition to spells that i know.

-- Frances of Darkhavens, Fighting & Fiery Archer Witch, Oscuran Noble & Peacekeeper in Oscura.

Peacekeepers (Frances' Tale).

One day, in Oscura ... i was asked by Banite Cleric Liriana - if i am willing to join Peacekeepers.

Considered answer for a while, then said i'd try.


Meeting with peacekeepers commander Shemaright was painful, as she was a Vampire.

She drank my blood, as i tried to endure pain.


Then had to hunt for rumours of surface, for two months.


All done, now i am a Peacekeeper of Oscura.

... Got my equipment, suitable for my rank and initial orders, overview of a situation.

PEACEKEEPERS. A trained police force will be formed to serve as a prevention and intervention tactical force. The members of this faction will be given the right and responsibility to arrest and detain outsiders and Oscuran citizens not affiliated with a Tribunal represented organization, that fail to abide by the laws of the city. If a Peace Keeper witnesses the breaking of a city law by any member of a faction represented by the Tribunal, it is the officer's responsibility to report the incident to their Captain. The Peacekeepers are authorized to halt the unlawful behaviour, and may detain the person or persons involved in the incident, if these refuse to return to their compound and await their leader's judgement. It is the Captain's responsibility to report the incident to the leader or leaders of the faction or factions involved, as well as the Judicator, and the Inquisitor. It will be the faction leader's responsibility to serve punishment if guilt is found. However, if the Judicator or Inquisitor feel the punishment to be too linient, either may petition to have the matter be brought to trial. Trial will be held by the Red Falcon House, with the Inquisitor retaining the right to escalate the verdict if neccessary. The Captain may petition laws be created to facilitate the function of the Peace Keepers. As all petitions, they will be voted on by the Tribunal. Any and all infractions made the the Peace Keepers will be handled by the Red Falcon House, with the assistance of the Guard, if neccessary. Under no circumstances may a Peace Keeper detain a member of Tribunal.

-- Frances, a Peacekeeper of Darkhavens.


  


Rumour #1:

There's a gang that operates around norwick ... and sometimes far in different places. They call themselves 'painters' and wear brushes symbols on their shields proudly. They keep kidnapping norwick scouts and making demands.

Last demand was that norwick pays 200 000 gp for 'disrupted operations' and to cease disrupting these.

There are men that appear via ethereal visage glow ... tell orders and vanish.

Last time the operation they tried to do was in beholder cave in Norwick.

... somehow they chased beholders away, it seems.

P.S. It seems they are related with Zhentarim.


Rumour #2:

King George of Peltarch is dying, succession about to happen soon, any day.

He has two sons and a niece.


Rumour #3:

It seems peltarch has troubles paying every soldiers decades worth of salary .... they are seeking a solution to that.

Of Darkhavens & Raven Wing Traders (Frances' Tale).

... i've been trying to find out how people perceive Darkhavens of Oscura.
... hired a bard to do research and write a story.


... here's what we've found out:

The Darkhaven Family. The Darkhaven family are both hated and loved by the other Oscuran Noble families, and are well known by their crest of an imposing castle on a black background. They have a powerful grip on the smuggling business in Oscura, bringing in illegal goods from all kinds of places. As such, often they are able to undercut competitor’s prices, but it is well known that friends of the Darkhavens flourish through their methods as opposed to suffering. The head of the house is “Duke” Istvan Darkhaven. The Duke is a decent swordsman, but more enjoys watching fights down at the Brawling Bodak than fighting himself. Some believe the Duke is an expansionist, hence his self-styled title, and some believe his eyes look well beyond simply buying land in Oscura. His father and grandfather were some of the first to move to Oscura following the settling of the area by Arnath refugees, and helped build the foundations of the family, but have long since died, and it was not until Istvan’s wife came along did the family truly flourish. It is well known that Anjelika Darkhaven, Istvan’s wife, is a former slave of Istvan’s father, but she was quickly freed and wed to Istvan once his father died. While most any Oscuran would normally consider this abhorrent behaviour at best, people ignore this fact due to how much the Darkhaven’s wealth grew once Istvan and Anjelika married. As a result to of this, many people see Istvan as the face of the family, the real brains are behind him in the guise of Anjelika, an extremely clever and charming woman. The Darkhaven family do their business through the Raven’s Wing Traders. The couple have three children. The oldest is Lazlo, whom is in his mid-twenties. While Lazlo gets along well with the rest of his family, he is an outcast in that he cares little for family business, instead his dreams involve exploring the Underdark and he can be often seen exiting the West Gate with a wide grin on his face. Lazlo takes after his mother however, in that he makes many friends through his charming looks and presence. Eliza Darkhaven is one year younger than Lazlo, and is much more concerned with the family business. She has even gone to the lengths of attaching herself to Maximilian Locke to secure the family fortunes, however most Oscurans see this as simple politics, Eliza’s cold presence in public overpowers anything that may seem like a lovers behaviour from Maximilian. It is generally thought that Eliza is some kind of scholar, she is most often found in the library or in the Wailing Banshee discussing things over a drink with the Librarian, Lauren. The youngest is Valeria Darkhaven, who has just turned 20. Valeria very much looks up to her older brother Lazlo, and can be seen wishing him luck on his many adventures. Word has spread however that Istvan is keen to use Valeria as a political tool, attempting to sway young Oscuran nobles into marrying the innocent young girl. Valeria is not as keen on this as her older sister, and creates a lot of controversy in her constant rejections of suitors. As a result, she isn’t looked on too kindly by her family. The Darkhavens and the Raven Wings have been doing very well recently. However many suspect they have found new smuggling routes. Duke Istvan has grown ever richer and seems to be spending money on exotic creatures to have fight down the Brawling Bodak and having betting sessions. Eliza Darkhaven has had two children, yet it does not seem to be Maximillions Lockes children by the vivid Blonde hair, some rumours suggest her children were Ivan II Kursks, the elder brother of the Kursk family who is notoriously incompetent at business yet is a fine inventor. Other rumours suggest it was Vladimir Kursks, yet this seems unlikely as she showed not reaction upon his Hanging in Peltarch. Rumours spread aswell that she has been spending alot of time with Lauren the Liberian. Both children have grown now to the age of 16 and the Maximillion has no contact with the children where he can help it suggesting that they are not his. It has also caused a bit of tension between the two family's. The two children are named Haferal, a young man whos long blonde hair creates a handsome appeal about him, and a daughter known as Frances, whos cold attitude clearly comes from her mother. Raven’s Wing Traders. The Raven’s Wing Traders are mostly owned by the Darkhaven family. They don’t deal in any specific market, and instead are the source of all kinds of smuggled and black market goods. This makes the Raven’s Wing Traders very popular, as you can find most anything you need from then in small quantities. While Duke Istvan Darkhaven is technically in charge, any Raven Wing employee will tell you that it is in fact his wife Anjelika Darkhaven who is in charge of things, and manages to keep the business thriving. The Raven’s Wing Traders sometimes comes into conflict with the Fajardo Brothers’ Mercantile Consortium as sometimes the Raven’s Wing Traders sell similar luxury goods as the Fajardo’s, despite the Fajardo’s usually having the monopoly. Notable Personalities: Duke Istvan Darkhaven – Official Head of the Family. Anjelika Darkhaven – formerly a slave, now power behind her husband that makes family thrive. Nikolaos Caspari – The eyes and ears of the Raven’s Wing Traders. An intelligent man, he is also known for his almost suicidal lack of fear, happy to walk where other Oscurans never would. Nonetheless, he is somehow alive, and knows a lot more than any other person because of it. Lyaksandro Golovnya – Lyaksandro is a direct employee of the Raven’s Wing Traders, and their main merchant. Lyaksandro has a huge supply of goods and gets all of his goods from the Raven’s Wing Traders. He is a shrewd man, and is always on the eye out for competitors, most other merchants are happy to stay in a secondary role to Lyaksandro however.

-- Frances, a Daughter of Darkhavens.

Star Harpy (Frances' Tale).

... it seems that 'Star Harpy' - a Spelljamming Skyship - arrived in Narfell again, floating near a cave-entrance to Oscura.

... something is brewing, not sure what.

Spelljamming Ships are one of many means of travel, between Planes and Worlds.


-- Frances, a Curious Witch of Darkhavens.

Diadne (Frances' Tale).

... i've met a fellow Kossuthian mage, named Diadne.

A goodwill gesture of mine was to offer her a gift - my wand of fire with 32 charges.

She was fine in the way that she gave me something for it - Potion, Scroll and the Adventurer's Flask, a Flask with liquid of Regenerative Properties.

... if my scars and wounds become ever too deep - this flask has power to regenerate limbs and other body parts.

-- Frances, a trader-adventurer witch of Kossuth and Siamorphe.

Defeat is Not Enough (Frances' Tale).

... i've felt defeated after my last encounter with Giants.

After recovery decided to visit them again, and to play smarter.

Went at border of their territory, enspelled myself to increase my combat aptitude.

Invisibly scouted perimeter, with my shadow mastiff still visible, following me.

Noticed a isolated Hill Giant, cast haste on my dog and on myself and ordered dog to attack, with intent of using mastiff as a shield - so i can shoot safely.

When Giant was engaged in melee, started shooting my flaming arrows.

Fight lasted a while, as giants are tough - one arrow won't kill them so easily.

Finally Giant fell, leaving my dog almost defeated.

Looted 18 gold pieces and two of cure moderate wound potions from Giant's corpse, and left the area.

Now i live with a feeling of victory, not defeat.

-- Frances, a Giant-Slaying Adventuress.


P.S. it is rumoured that dwarven warriors of old times fought giants while being naked, without armour or clothing, only with their great dwarven axes.

P.S.S. Invisibility spells cease to function when i start shooting or doing any hasty or aggressive action.




Hill Giant Noticed.




Fight.




... a Hill Giant's Corpse.

Hunter Hunted (Frances' Tale).

... i've been trying my combat prowess against giants, while shadow mastiff kept them engaged in melee.

With moderate success at first, killed one giant and a manticore with my flaming arrows ... but was left seriously wounded by spikes shot from manticore's tail.

Retreated to nearby sandy cove and meditated to regain spells, used many of my light healing potions.

...

A while later, joined in party with a new adventurer, ranger Keerla and we killed a few more.

...

But this was not enough for me, i went there alone again.

Invisibly went deep into their territory, found one isolated giant.

Summoned a shadow mastiff, cast haste spells and opened fire.

This time giant was smart, as he ignored my mastiff and went straight to attack me.

Tried to flee, tripped, got hit few times by glancing blows of giant's club.

It hurt.

Then stood up, and started to flee - but lost direction and went wrong way into more of opposition - another giant and manticore.

Turned back, tried to flee past giant that was pursuing me ... got another glancing blow, and got hit by manitcore's spikes.

Really badly wounded continued to flee, then another manticore stood on my way.

It's spikes shot me unconscious and bleeding.

...

Somehow, perhaps it was my survival instinct, i regained consciousness in a puddle of blood.

As monsters were busy with themselves, quickly continued fleeing, hodling my stomach as it bled.

Then stopped to cast invisibility and limped quiclly to Peltarch's safety of Dancing Mermaid Inn where i collapsed on a floor of dormitory.

After a time of rest, i wrote this ... i still feel from my wounds, it will take me a while to recover.

i should not try to go so deep into their territory, and i should send my mastiff to attack giant first, before losing invisibility and shooting.

-- Frances, a badly wounded Archer-Witch.




Fight.




Unconscious.

- SPLAT -




Fleeing.

a Dog (Frances' Tale).

- Shadow Mastiff. -


i've hunted Kuo Toa with my summoned shadow mastiff, then something appeared in my awareness.

Certain forces tried to counter me & my dog, wishing my death.

My cat's grace and bull strength worked weaker, but i told myself:

'Dog will come out anyway.
it's not so easy to counter a dog,
it's autosuccess'.

... and dog came out anyway, which reinforced my power through belief.

Then Oscuran Unholy Priest contacted my mind saying that he's in jail and wishes to be that dog, to be free, to come out.

i've agreed to terms - he will serve Enlightened Energies - as my favour for Chea - and improve his behaviour.

Hunt was a success, i killed Kuo Toa Mage, Kuo Toa Priestess & many lessers.

Dog tied them in combat as i quickly killed them with flaming arrows.

i won two scrolls - holy flame of Combust that i didn't have in my scroll case, and a Scare spell.

... in my awareness some stupid holy forces wanted me to sell scare, to not promote terror - but i am not terrorist mercenary for gold.

My scare-powers is not for sale.

Then i walked to Peltarch, sold some loot while keeping scrolls - and summoned shadow mastiff again a few of times, taking him out for a walk.

With unholy priest's powers, dog's menace and darkness increased.

He became more unruly, if i make mistakes he will wound me or even kill.

i took dog few times for a walk, so others can believe that dog will come out anyway, earning power of belief, hastening priest's freedom.

Then i meditated for a while in Ashald Park, to regain spells - and ate some cheese, nuts and garlic with black bread, drinking a non-alcoholic drink as well.

i will serve my dog as well, so it will not be unleashed.

To serve is to gain advantage, by common sense & spiritual challenge rules.

-- Frances, a Spiritual Witch.

Noble Responsibility (Frances' Tale).

i did invest a lot of coin on Elemental Magick related with Air & Water, sold some of my less useful & heavy items for that.

i don't have much of coin left, after my recent spendings.

... then i did trade some of the more expensive of my healing potions for powerful arrows a quiver & for many of spell crystals.

Wailing arrows are on par with the best of arrows i've seen in the land, usually too expensive & rare to find.

The spell crystals are not cheap either.

i have a sense of urgency telling me to focus more on a Fight for Darkhavens, my noble family of Oscura, and less on pursuing personal power & riches.

-- Frances, a Noble Witch-Adventuress of Darkhavens.




Wailing Arrows.




Spell Crystals.

5 perfect, 8 regular, 19 rough.




a Discussion.

Organizing Equipment (Frances' Tale).

... i have so many things.

i've organized things i carry for ease of access.

... Aside from worn items & backpack, i have a magical quiver on my back (can hold thousands of arrows, it's easy to find proper arrows too) & a belt on my waist with curative potions.

... i carry a few of weapons & shield around my body as well.

i've done some crafting & tanning, burned some labels to put on bags & boxes in my backpack for quick access.

... Now it's easier than ever to carry equipment & find what's needed when it's needed.

-- Frances Darkhaven, a Crafty Adventuress of a Noble Oscuran Origin, an Archer-Witch of Siamorphe & Kossuth.


Easily Reached:



the Worn equipment.




a Magickal Quiver with Arrows & a Belt with Curative Potions & Balms.




Weapons & Shield carried around.


In Backpack:



Boxes, a bag & a scrollcase.




Potions & Berries - Curatives.




Potions & Crystal - Miscellanneous Effects.




Empty Crystals of the three Qualities, ready to store spells.




Crystals of Time.




Gems & Diamond Dust.

For enchanting items & for sale.




Coal.

For fuelling Crafter's Forge & for trade.




Miscellanneous Equipment, part 1st.




Miscellanneous Equipment, part 2nd.




Miscellanneous Equipment, part 3rd.




Edible Food, Drinks, Spices, Herbs, Drinking & Eating Tools.




a Scrollcase.

Am i worthy of my Bow? (Frances' Tale).

Armed & Threatening.


... It did not suprise me at all.

A few of scoundrels confronted me at night in the Peltarch's Commons.

- 'Quite a Bow. Do you think she's worthy of it?' - one of them dared to speak.
- '... i think she's not worthy, this bow is too good for her.' - another answered.

They surely wanted to get something. i wasn't sure whether my bow, or rather - the well deserved beating.

i straightened my archery glove as i glanced at them.

- 'Don't you dare to speak. You are in the presence of the Oscuran Noble'.

... Had to speak a little more forcibly than usual.

They hesistated, i counted about five of them in total - probably two of them were 'merchants', rest - their hired goons.

- 'i went through proper fighter & archery training ... and my magick enhances that way very well'

... my words were slow, calculated & a little threatening as i did assess them for danger. i did reach for my bow with one hand, other put on my quiver. - 'Now be gone, unless You wish to taste the fiery arrows of Darkhavens' daughter, of Frances from Oscura'.

... They looked at each other for a while then backed off, murmuring, with hesistation.

i think i should prepare for their return in future, should they dare enough.

One is for sure, i won't give nor sell them my bow - i decided.

-- Frances, an Adventuress & a Witch of the Oscuran Noble Origin.

Archery Gloves (Frances' Tale).

Frances' Archery Gloves.


... i did it again - i did enchant an item succesfully.

This time it was gloves, that i made from rat skins.

Should provide for a extra accuracy, precision & focus when bowshooting, as well as a firmer grip on a weapon.

-- Frances Darkhaven, an Adventuress & a Witch of Kossuth & Siamorphe.

The Masterwork Darkwood Longbow (Frances' Tale).

The Well-Made Darkwood Longbow.


Rumours were that very limited supply of very rare wood was found by Norwick's Crafters' Union, the Darkwood.

i think Druids were not so happy when they cut it down, but Crafter's Union also plants wood & cares - so they let them be.

A while ago heard from Kessmiah, ex-slave of Oscuran Kursk Family that famous, best bowmaker in Narfell - Ginger B. Tealeaf - soon will be selling bows made from this wood.

Made some arrangements, wrote letters to the Ginger & Z of Norwick's Crafting hall, in an attempt to buy one of very limited supply of this bow.

Today got a letter from Master Z that there's one available in Norwick's Crafting hall, it's price 20 000 gold pieces - very high, but well worth in this case.

It's unarguably one of the best bows in the land, despite it's nonmagical nature.

Not thinking much went to Bank, withdrew all of my coins, sold all my gems & most of my scrolls to Hemrod, barely reached that amount.

After a nervous boat trip south arrived in Norwick.

They still had the bow, now i am happy owner of it.

-- Frances Darkhaven, an Archer Adventuress & a Witch of Kossuth & Siamorphe.

Leather Goods for Enchanting (Frances' Tale).

Tanning & Sewing.


i've spent some more time hunting for small animals, then did participate in some crafting lessons as well.

Mostly Tanning, but also Bowyering, Fletchery & Woodcutting.

Then finally, managed to make leather goods of enough quality to be worthwhile for enchanting - Gloves, as well as a Belt - both made from a Rats' Skins.

-- Frances, an Adventuress & a beginner Tanner.


   

Tanning Leather (Frances' Tale).

i've been in Norwick, hunting badgers & hawks - for meat & leather.

After spending some time at the Norwick fire, cooking meat with the salt, spices, onions, garlic, herbs & fat, i took a boat to Peltarch.

i've packaged this food well, so it should last for a while - and is certainly more tasty than dry adventuring rations as well.

At the crafting hall i did manage finally to cure some leather, but crafting gloves is still beyond me.

After i get some practice with the Tanning work, i plan to make myself gloves for enchanting, as well as a belt & some bags.

These items have to be of exceptional quality to fulfill the enchanting needs, there's still a lot of time & work before me to accomplish that.

i plan to enchant the Archery Gloves & the Archery Belt - crafted with my own hands as well.

-- Frances Darkhaven, an Adventuress & a beginning Tanner.


P.S. i heard that Tanning is extremely expensive - as these tanning oils & other tools cost a lot. So far i did spend about 200 gold pieces on these. Rumours are that people usually settle for simplest of items & bags - not caring to progress further. i'll see how i'll look in my case, as it's enjoyable - even if expensive - hobby, so far.


   

9th Arcane Initiation (Frances' Tale).

'Bestow Curse', a 4th Circle Witchery.

((weak in combat, intended to use as an roleplaying spell)).


Went throught 9th Arcane Initiation, acquired new spells, lost some spells.

i am able now to enchant magic items efficiently as well.

A power of Shelgarn's Blade's summoning did leave, but got Magic Missle spell in it's place. Also thaught myself Bull Strength, Dispel Magic and Bestow Curse spells.

Bull Strength spell will prove useful for more efficient bowshooting, for higher carrying capacity and for melee combat mosly.

Dispel Magic is useful in many situations - for breaking through arcane wards, for closing arcane portals, for counterspelling, for stripping enemies of enhancement spells.

Bestow Curse is a spell that every witch should know. While weak in the direct lethal combat, it can be useful nevertheless.


i've used up recently many potions, but acquired some gold & equipment as well.

Most useful are Gauntlets of Ogre's Power, Potions of Liquid Shadow & a Ring with name 'Victor'.

Rest can be useful, but i'll keep them mostly for sale.

-- Frances Darkhaven, a Witch & an Adventuress of Oscuran Noble Origin.




Gauntlets of Ogre's Power.




Potions of Liquid Shadow.




'Victor' Ring.

Hourglass (Frances' Tale).

Meet.


Rumours reached me that Atel Vai'sini, a hin bardess is being hunted by extraplanar beings.

Rumours said it's connected to a powerful magical artifact somehow.

i went to Norwick & Maria's Tower, where party gathered - either to help Atel or to participate in an adventure.

We struck a deal with a powerful mage, Abernathy the Banished - he would help Atel complete the Hourglass Artifact and get rid of extraplanar creatures if he gets Hourglass after Atel plays with it to corrects herself in the 'Timeline'.

Apparently she was hunted by Quarut, a powerful construct from the 'Mechanus' Plane, a construct capable of manipulating time & casting the 'Wish' spell. Apparently Atel did break some 'Laws of Time', that's why Quarut sought her.

Quarut's mechanical clockwork bird servitors circled around us, spied ... and informed their boss who tried to breach into Maria's tower.

An Empty Hourglass, to be filled with 'Sands of Time' was in hand of Abernathy's Rival, mage & half-fire-elemental Kyith.

Following Abernathy's advice we teleported to the ogre-infested moutain area just after Quarut brought arcane wards down, fought few frantic battles then reached the Temple of the Flame.

It was hot there, and it was only a beginning.

We proceeded down the lava-adorned corridors, disabled traps, fought elementals, lesser demons & undead ... then most of us entered the 'treasure room' that was a trap.

Struggling against time, as lava kept rising in room to engulf locked within - we kept working on the lock from both sides. My knock scroll failed, but lock was picked using roguish means instead. They escaped, lava was contained in a room.

Going little further we found a door protected by strong traps - and as it would soon unfold - by an 'Alarm' spell.

With alarm spell triggered, Kyith's one of simulacrums appeared started to deal with us, tried 'Geas' spell on Atel ... then we defeated it ... twice.

In library behind alarm, we found some books & scrolls ... as well as a stone that was a key to portal where we hoped the Empty Hourglass is.

Portal took us to the Pocket Plane of Earth & Magma, where hot air burnt, toxic wapors endangered lungs, where strong gravity & puzzles blocked way & where a Juvenile Red Dragon slept.

Magicks protected us, we proceeded ... unlocking runestone gateways with cold spells, sneaking past dragon as Atel sang a Lullaby-song for a dragon.

Then we entered a chamber with the Empty Hourglass, Treasure & Traps. We dispelled trap's triggers, recovered all that was possible then quit the Pocket Plane via a Runic Gateway.

Leaving temple, we teleported back to Peltarch.

My part of the treasure was a Magical Cloak, Firewall Crystals, Scrolls, Gems and few of items for sale.

Cloak will prove useful, i've adjusted it's looks in Violetta's Vanity Plates shop in Peltarch.

Rest of items are for sale, so far got over 5,000 gold pieces for these.

-- Frances Darkhaven, Noble Flame, an Adventuress & a Witch.




a Deal.




Quarut.




Temple.




Combat.




Simulacrum.




Library.




Wyrm.




Hourglass.




Cape of the Blaze.




Flame's Essence Crystals.