Return to the Forest

Quick Summary 11.3.08

-Andreas drill soldiers for a week, while Nobo'ru and Azariah help to train the soldiers in fieldcraft and fighting techniques. Meanwhile, Abel researches the old ruins and hears of a region where the Zamunson and Hazaelites fought a huge last stand battle.

-It seems King Malevus has all of the key tomes that would convey the most useful information. He guards them jealously to keep people from venturing into the ruins and discovering items of power there.

-Andreas manages to curb the drinking of the soldiers, and Nobo'ru encourages them and vouches for Andreas' character, improving morale.

-The party plans to first go out into the ruins to find magic items in order to finance a stronger force to attack the Ruk-Shol encampments.

-The group reaches some ruins and Abel detects a magical aura. After a two-pronged attack, they successfully recover a +2 Flameburst Longbow from the ant-hill. They decide to meet with Keydar to negotiate salvage terms.

-They escape and Andreas manages to survive near mortal wounds. His decision to be the first in and the last out resonates with his men strongly.

-Azariah and Nobo'ru hear a spy near the camp but don't catch up to it. Andreas decides to encamp and rest for a day before speaking to Keydar.

-Leaving their magic items behind with the soldiers, they go to speak with keydar who gives them very unfavorable 70/30 terms. They decide to quickly leave, and Andreas makes a parting insult. A chase ensues and Keydar and a few minions catch up with them. Ready for battle, they prepare to face Keydar in battle.