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	As one might have suspected, he was fired upon immediately! He managed to survive the volley of crossbow bolts and was hailed by the hold's occupants and challenged. What followed was a bizarre scene of talking and drinking and negotiating with unknown dwarves (for dwarves indeed they were, though of an unfamiliar race known as grey dwarves or [[Duergar]]). I managed to hold their attention in the entrance, while [[Jeroy]] negotiated from behind. He managed to convince them that we were no threat, and indeed were here to trade. We also managed to ascertain that our quarry, [[Imphraezl]] was possibly within. Over [[Cassio]]'s objections, and with little knowledge of what lay ahead, we were led into the fortress, ostensibly toward a meeting with [[Imphraezl]] himself. As we were led deeper into the complex, we began do despair of ever getting out again. We were outnumbered, and would have to pass a number of fortifications on the return trip. We were to door and asked to wait. We concocted a hasty plan to ambush the dwarves outside with us, rather than face whatever awaited us that room. thanks to [[Amon]] we were made aware of a number of invisible dwarves who were watching us, as well as the two guards we could see. Using a combination of surprise, haste, and faerie fire we were able to quickly dispatch both our seen and unseen guards. We quickly decided upon a two pronged attack, rather than a frontal assault, so [[Cassio]] and I made our way to a second door. Before we could act however, the hunters became the hunted! Our prey appeared, threw down a staff of some kind, and quickly blinked away. I recognized our danger immediately, in the form of the Staff of the Magi we had recently sold! If [[Imphraezl]] could somehow manage to break that item now lying in our midst, here might be nothing left but cinders where [[The Eternal Order]] once stood! Indeed, that seemed to be the damnable [[Drow]]'s very plan! He began to fire off bolts of magical energy aimed at the staff! The fates as yet remained ever in our favor, however, and we were able to distract and deflect his attacks long enough for [[Jeroy]] and [[Pearl]] to grab the staff and retreat into the adjacent room. We would have to keep that staff away from [[Imphraezl]] at all costs!		As one might have suspected, he was fired upon immediately! He managed to survive the volley of crossbow bolts and was hailed by the hold's occupants and challenged. What followed was a bizarre scene of talking and drinking and negotiating with unknown dwarves (for dwarves indeed they were, though of an unfamiliar race known as grey dwarves or [[Duergar]]). I managed to hold their attention in the entrance, while [[Jeroy]] negotiated from behind. He managed to convince them that we were no threat, and indeed were here to trade. We also managed to ascertain that our quarry, [[Imphraezl]] was possibly within. Over [[Cassio]]'s objections, and with little knowledge of what lay ahead, we were led into the fortress, ostensibly toward a meeting with [[Imphraezl]] himself. As we were led deeper into the complex, we began do despair of ever getting out again. We were outnumbered, and would have to pass a number of fortifications on the return trip. We were to door and asked to wait. We concocted a hasty plan to ambush the dwarves outside with us, rather than face whatever awaited us that room. thanks to [[Amon]] we were made aware of a number of invisible dwarves who were watching us, as well as the two guards we could see. Using a combination of surprise, haste, and faerie fire we were able to quickly dispatch both our seen and unseen guards. We quickly decided upon a two pronged attack, rather than a frontal assault, so [[Cassio]] and I made our way to a second door. Before we could act however, the hunters became the hunted! Our prey appeared, threw down a staff of some kind, and quickly blinked away. I recognized our danger immediately, in the form of the Staff of the Magi we had recently sold! If [[Imphraezl]] could somehow manage to break that item now lying in our midst, here might be nothing left but cinders where [[The Eternal Order]] once stood! Indeed, that seemed to be the damnable [[Drow]]'s very plan! He began to fire off bolts of magical energy aimed at the staff! The fates as yet remained ever in our favor, however, and we were able to distract and deflect his attacks long enough for [[Jeroy]] and [[Pearl]] to grab the staff and retreat into the adjacent room. We would have to keep that staff away from [[Imphraezl]] at all costs!

	For the moment we lived however, and [[Imphraezl]] was revealed! We all closed the distance as quickly as we could, determined to not let him escape again! As most of us focused on talking down the [[Drow]], we could here [[Jeroy]]'s voice from the next room... "Hey! The Forge is in here! And a whole bunch of dwarves!" [[Amon]], nearest to [[Jeroy]], recognized our opportunity! "Quickly! The Staff!!! Throw it into the Forge!" he shouted. "The Forge? Really?" [[Jeroy]] asked, as he and [[Pearl]] shared a quizzical look. "Yes damn you!" answered [[Amon]], "and then RUN!!!" Moments later [[Jeroy]] and [[Pearl]] emerged at a sprint followed by the deep rumble of an explosion that seemed to shake the very earth to its core! Even [[Imphraezl]] seemed shaken for a moment and the look for confidence that had graced his face moments ago, seemed to fade. Despite my best efforts however, and that of [[Ember]]'s animal companion and trusty dragon, we were unable to kill that slippery elf. He managed to teleport away, just as [[Cassio]] closed for what surely would have been a death blow. What followed, though dangerous, was as inevitable as it was anticlimactic. Made aware of our presence by the destruction of their forge, we were quickly beset by a number of dwarves from all directions. To the northwest, [[Garnet]], [[Ember]], the bear and I dispatched a dozen or more dwarves, some clad in [[~~Dwarven~~ Screamer\|whirling dervish]] suits of spinning blades and steam. To the northeast, [[Cassio]] stood his ground against a small horde of dwarves with surprising ability to grow to more than twice their height. To the southwest, [[Pearl]]'s wall of thorns shredded an approaching [[Duergar]] and his companions quickly gave flight. In the devastation that had been the forge to the southeast, [[Jeroy]] finished off the few [[Duergar]] who remained. After a short, but intense melee, we were able to defeat and drive off all the remaining defenders. They even set fire to their fortress as they fled, presumably to prevent us from learning anything of the nature of their association with [[Imphraezl]].		For the moment we lived however, and [[Imphraezl]] was revealed! We all closed the distance as quickly as we could, determined to not let him escape again! As most of us focused on talking down the [[Drow]], we could here [[Jeroy]]'s voice from the next room... "Hey! The Forge is in here! And a whole bunch of dwarves!" [[Amon]], nearest to [[Jeroy]], recognized our opportunity! "Quickly! The Staff!!! Throw it into the Forge!" he shouted. "The Forge? Really?" [[Jeroy]] asked, as he and [[Pearl]] shared a quizzical look. "Yes damn you!" answered [[Amon]], "and then RUN!!!" Moments later [[Jeroy]] and [[Pearl]] emerged at a sprint followed by the deep rumble of an explosion that seemed to shake the very earth to its core! Even [[Imphraezl]] seemed shaken for a moment and the look for confidence that had graced his face moments ago, seemed to fade. Despite my best efforts however, and that of [[Ember]]'s animal companion and trusty dragon, we were unable to kill that slippery elf. He managed to teleport away, just as [[Cassio]] closed for what surely would have been a death blow. What followed, though dangerous, was as inevitable as it was anticlimactic. Made aware of our presence by the destruction of their forge, we were quickly beset by a number of dwarves from all directions. To the northwest, [[Garnet]], [[Ember]], the bear and I dispatched a dozen or more dwarves, some clad in [[Duergar Screamer\|whirling dervish]] suits of spinning blades and steam. To the northeast, [[Cassio]] stood his ground against a small horde of dwarves with surprising ability to grow to more than twice their height. To the southwest, [[Pearl]]'s wall of thorns shredded an approaching [[Duergar]] and his companions quickly gave flight. In the devastation that had been the forge to the southeast, [[Jeroy]] finished off the few [[Duergar]] who remained. After a short, but intense melee, we were able to defeat and drive off all the remaining defenders. They even set fire to their fortress as they fled, presumably to prevent us from learning anything of the nature of their association with [[Imphraezl]].

	Since our way out was blocked by fire, we gathered what loot we could, including a great number of magical discs, as well as a metal golem that the discs seemed destined to power, and made our way further into the fortress. In the deeper levels we, we stumbled upon a lone vault. It was inscribed with strange sigils, and we were unable to gain entry. As we descended we came upon a subterranean river. At dick was a contraption I could only have dreamed of... It seemed to be a vessel of some kind, but the form of some kind of crustacean, with claws and tail. [[Pearl]] and I braved it's metal interior, and in short order, determined the purpose and function of it's many levers. We realized this could be our way out! We all piled into its shining interior and [[Pearl]] drove us out through the river, and into the sea! I write these words from atop our mechanical beast, our home for next few months, as we make our back to [[Solace]]. We have named our vessel [[C.L.A.W.]] (Crustaceous Lethal Assault Weapon). Though the quarters are cramped, especially with [[Jeroy]]'s ancestors showing up every time he loses his temper, we know we are bringing back a valuable weapon in our war against Chaos. I still think of [[Imphraezl]]'s parting words however: "You cannot stop me! I have already released the Curse!" we can only hope that [[Solace]] still stands when we make it back!		Since our way out was blocked by fire, we gathered what loot we could, including a great number of magical discs, as well as a metal golem that the discs seemed destined to power, and made our way further into the fortress. In the deeper levels we, we stumbled upon a lone vault. It was inscribed with strange sigils, and we were unable to gain entry. As we descended we came upon a subterranean river. At dick was a contraption I could only have dreamed of... It seemed to be a vessel of some kind, but the form of some kind of crustacean, with claws and tail. [[Pearl]] and I braved it's metal interior, and in short order, determined the purpose and function of it's many levers. We realized this could be our way out! We all piled into its shining interior and [[Pearl]] drove us out through the river, and into the sea! I write these words from atop our mechanical beast, our home for next few months, as we make our back to [[Solace]]. We have named our vessel [[C.L.A.W.]] (Crustaceous Lethal Assault Weapon). Though the quarters are cramped, especially with [[Jeroy]]'s ancestors showing up every time he loses his temper, we know we are bringing back a valuable weapon in our war against Chaos. I still think of [[Imphraezl]]'s parting words however: "You cannot stop me! I have already released the Curse!" we can only hope that [[Solace]] still stands when we make it back!

>Jimmguion: /* Day 2 */

2018-11-29T14:37:30Z

Day 2

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	For the moment we lived however, and [[Imphraezl]] was revealed! We all closed the distance as quickly as we could, determined to not let him escape again! As most of us focused on talking down the [[Drow]], we could here [[Jeroy]]'s voice from the next room... "Hey! The Forge is in here! And a whole bunch of dwarves!" [[Amon]], nearest to [[Jeroy]], recognized our opportunity! "Quickly! The Staff!!! Throw it into the Forge!" he shouted. "The Forge? Really?" [[Jeroy]] asked, as he and [[Pearl]] shared a quizzical look. "Yes damn you!" answered [[Amon]], "and then RUN!!!" Moments later [[Jeroy]] and [[Pearl]] emerged at a sprint followed by the deep rumble of an explosion that seemed to shake the very earth to its core! Even [[Imphraezl]] seemed shaken for a moment and the look for confidence that had graced his face moments ago, seemed to fade. Despite my best efforts however, and that of [[Ember]]'s animal companion and trusty dragon, we were unable to kill that slippery elf. He managed to teleport away, just as [[Cassio]] closed for what surely would have been a death blow. What followed, though dangerous, was as inevitable as it was anticlimactic. Made aware of our presence by the destruction of their forge, we were quickly beset by a number of dwarves from all directions. To the northwest, [[Garnet]], [[Ember]], the bear and I dispatched a dozen or more dwarves, some clad in [[Dwarven Screamer\|whirling dervish]] suits of spinning blades and steam. To the northeast, [[Cassio]] stood his ground against a small horde of dwarves with surprising ability to grow to more than twice their height. To the southwest, [[Pearl]]'s wall of thorns shredded an approaching [[Duergar]] and his companions quickly gave flight. In the devastation that had been the forge to the southeast, [[Jeroy]] finished off the few [[Duergar]] who remained. After a short, but intense melee, we were able to defeat and drive off all the remaining defenders. They even set fire to their fortress as they fled, presumably to prevent us from learning anything of the nature of their association with [[Imphraezl]].		For the moment we lived however, and [[Imphraezl]] was revealed! We all closed the distance as quickly as we could, determined to not let him escape again! As most of us focused on talking down the [[Drow]], we could here [[Jeroy]]'s voice from the next room... "Hey! The Forge is in here! And a whole bunch of dwarves!" [[Amon]], nearest to [[Jeroy]], recognized our opportunity! "Quickly! The Staff!!! Throw it into the Forge!" he shouted. "The Forge? Really?" [[Jeroy]] asked, as he and [[Pearl]] shared a quizzical look. "Yes damn you!" answered [[Amon]], "and then RUN!!!" Moments later [[Jeroy]] and [[Pearl]] emerged at a sprint followed by the deep rumble of an explosion that seemed to shake the very earth to its core! Even [[Imphraezl]] seemed shaken for a moment and the look for confidence that had graced his face moments ago, seemed to fade. Despite my best efforts however, and that of [[Ember]]'s animal companion and trusty dragon, we were unable to kill that slippery elf. He managed to teleport away, just as [[Cassio]] closed for what surely would have been a death blow. What followed, though dangerous, was as inevitable as it was anticlimactic. Made aware of our presence by the destruction of their forge, we were quickly beset by a number of dwarves from all directions. To the northwest, [[Garnet]], [[Ember]], the bear and I dispatched a dozen or more dwarves, some clad in [[Dwarven Screamer\|whirling dervish]] suits of spinning blades and steam. To the northeast, [[Cassio]] stood his ground against a small horde of dwarves with surprising ability to grow to more than twice their height. To the southwest, [[Pearl]]'s wall of thorns shredded an approaching [[Duergar]] and his companions quickly gave flight. In the devastation that had been the forge to the southeast, [[Jeroy]] finished off the few [[Duergar]] who remained. After a short, but intense melee, we were able to defeat and drive off all the remaining defenders. They even set fire to their fortress as they fled, presumably to prevent us from learning anything of the nature of their association with [[Imphraezl]].

	Since our way out was blocked by fire, we gathered what loot we could, including a great number of magical discs, as well as a metal golem that the discs seemed destined to power, and made our way further into the fortress. In the deeper levels we, we stumbled upon a lone vault. It was inscribed with strange sigils, and we were unable to gain entry. As we descended we came upon a subterranean river. At dick was a contraption I could only have dreamed of... It seemed to be a vessel of some kind, but the form of some kind of crustacean, with claws and tail. [[Pearl]] and I braved it's metal interior, and in short order, determined the purpose and function of it's many levers. We realized this could be our way out! We all piled into its shining interior and [[Pearl]] drove us out through the river, and into the sea! I write these words from atop our mechanical beast, our home for next few months, as we make our back to [[Solace]]. We have named our vessel [[~~Jean Clawed~~]] ~~after the famous fighter of the same name~~. Though the quarters are cramped, especially with [[Jeroy]]'s ancestors showing up every time he loses his temper, we know we are bringing back a valuable weapon in our war against Chaos. I still think of [[Imphraezl]]'s parting words however: "You cannot stop me! I have already released the Curse!" we can only hope that [[Solace]] still stands when we make it back!		Since our way out was blocked by fire, we gathered what loot we could, including a great number of magical discs, as well as a metal golem that the discs seemed destined to power, and made our way further into the fortress. In the deeper levels we, we stumbled upon a lone vault. It was inscribed with strange sigils, and we were unable to gain entry. As we descended we came upon a subterranean river. At dick was a contraption I could only have dreamed of... It seemed to be a vessel of some kind, but the form of some kind of crustacean, with claws and tail. [[Pearl]] and I braved it's metal interior, and in short order, determined the purpose and function of it's many levers. We realized this could be our way out! We all piled into its shining interior and [[Pearl]] drove us out through the river, and into the sea! I write these words from atop our mechanical beast, our home for next few months, as we make our back to [[Solace]]. We have named our vessel [[C.L.A.W.]] (Crustaceous Lethal Assault Weapon). Though the quarters are cramped, especially with [[Jeroy]]'s ancestors showing up every time he loses his temper, we know we are bringing back a valuable weapon in our war against Chaos. I still think of [[Imphraezl]]'s parting words however: "You cannot stop me! I have already released the Curse!" we can only hope that [[Solace]] still stands when we make it back!

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	We then cut the stone Steel out of the Giant and I cast greater restoration on him and he returns to his flesh. Steel then looks up at the dark sky and says this is what he's been waiting for. We are all perplexed. I look up and see a huge shadow growing larger and larger until a massive red dragon emerges from the clouds. Steel immediately shields our party as the gigantic dragon blows fire over the entire battlefield killing the remaining Giants in the holes. She then turns to us and says "Thank you for that". She takes off and lands one hundred feet away firing the ground once again. We are again perplexed by this. Thanks to Steel we didn't turn into a pile of ash! He says that the dragons name is Vala and she has been seen around these parts. He then tells us this is where we part ways because he needs to see the Seer. He says he will return in two days and then teleports away. We had luck on our side today and remain whole to battle once more.		We then cut the stone Steel out of the Giant and I cast greater restoration on him and he returns to his flesh. Steel then looks up at the dark sky and says this is what he's been waiting for. We are all perplexed. I look up and see a huge shadow growing larger and larger until a massive red dragon emerges from the clouds. Steel immediately shields our party as the gigantic dragon blows fire over the entire battlefield killing the remaining Giants in the holes. She then turns to us and says "Thank you for that". She takes off and lands one hundred feet away firing the ground once again. We are again perplexed by this. Thanks to Steel we didn't turn into a pile of ash! He says that the dragons name is Vala and she has been seen around these parts. He then tells us this is where we part ways because he needs to see the Seer. He says he will return in two days and then teleports away. We had luck on our side today and remain whole to battle once more.


			'''DAY 2'''

			We rested and recuperated after our daring fight with the Giants and encounter with the dragon. Ci, Cassio and Jeroy kept watch throughout but it was uneventful, thank the Gods! Ci went and scouted the other area where the Great Dragon blew flame on the ground. Through my knowledge of Dragons I know that red dragons are generally evil, often times the most evil of dragons, and they are the most intelligent. This is why I am nurturing Garnet as much as possible. Jeroy also told us that dragon fire is used in Dwarven tradition to light their ademantiam forges.

			We head over to the area and I see a crevasse one hundred feet down. Cassio also tells us he senses magic down there. We have Ci venture down first for stealthy reconnaissance. I'm honestly surprised he doesn't turn invisible with how stealthy he is. After he is done scouting he tugs on the rope three times signaling it is safe to go down. It is surprisingly warm and exceedingly calm down in the crevasse, I find this unnerving. Nothing good has ever come from calm. It is very surprising to find foliage growing down here in the tundra. We see several trees and plants, 2 doors, and a break in-between the walls large enough for us to fit through. Ci tells us in his scouting he has put and ear to both doors. Through the right door he hears nothing and through the left door, nothing. However he points out the three sets of dwarven footprints going in-between the two doors and through the break in the walls. He asks Jeroy if this is common Dwarven construction. Jeroy says it is but that is seems confused. This worries me a great deal.

			As we discuss what to do next, Amon takes it upon himself, before consulting with any us and opens the door on the right!! What the.... ! We see a room with a dining table, hear a cranking noise, and 2 bolts come flying out straight into his armor! Amon, Amon, Amon I thought as I shook my head and prepare for battle. We hear more cranking and shuffling within. Jeroy runs over and yanks Amon out of the doorway before another bolt comes flying in his direction, and narrowly misses.

			Ci immediately runs to the doorway with hands held high and says "friends, there is no need to fight". From inside we hear "state your business". Ci tells them we hunt a great enemy of all the lands and two more bolts fly in his direction, but none take purchase. It's only at this point I see Amon pull the bolts from his armor and move away from the door way completely. I shake my head in disbelief and am amazed that it took this long. Jeroy says in dwarven "we mean you no harm". I believe I am the only one who understands this. They yell back "state your buisiness". Jeroy responds and tells them that we have killed the Giant Kings and that we have their hearts. He says we would like to make a belt of Giant strength. We hear shuffling and the tell us to stay where we are and lay down the heart and our arms. He removes a heart from his pack and shows them. Ever the most difficult, Cassio refused to lay down his arms. The Dwarves are none to pleased by this and as if it was magic, two Dwarves flank Cassio. I tell him to lay down his arms and and I am ignored, big surprise. Somehow he always seems to get us in trouble. However, now that they are out in the open we can tell they are Gray Dwarves. We says we mean you no harm and they boisterously laugh. Cassio in his most annoying voice says he will not lay down his arms because he doesn't want to be robbed blind. Ci responds to him by asking him to lay down his arms because this is not a fight we can win. Then Cassio says "We won with the Giants" and I shake my head again at his sheer arrogance. However, I'm not surprised. What was with these men today? Jeroy then tells them we worked with the dragon Vela to help relight their forge. This seems to have some effect because the two Dwarves flanking Cassio lower their weapons. Jeroy then introduces himself. They tell us they don't trust us enough to give us their names but they do want to trade. They ask us how much we want for the Giant King heart and tell us we are welcome to come in and drink. Jeroy has to relay this to the rest of the party, besides myself. Then confers with us and we decide the heart is best traded for information. Jeroy and I then thank them in Dwarvish and have a seat at the table and have some ale. He then asks if he can use the forge to make his belt of Giant strength. They say we can use a smaller forge because the big one is being occupied. He inquires as to what it's being used for and they tell him it's none of his business. Ci then puts his hands on Jeroys shoulder and tells him to remember why we are here. We can see in this room and down hall it is filled with murder holes, just like the one that shot the bolts in Amon. We must be cautious at how we play this. Jeroy tells them we will trade the heart for information on Imprazel or how we can meet him. They seem to perk up at this. This can't be good. I am becoming more and more nervous the longer we are here. They ask if we know him and Jeroy says yes. He tells them we know the business with the Chaos Curse and seek an audience. They tell us to wait here and one of the Dwarves disappears down the hallway. After a few minutes the Dwarf returns and tells us Imprazel will see us now. Oh boy, here we go!

			We are lead down several hallways by one Dwarf and have another at our rear. There are alot of statues decorating the hallways, but something seems off with them. We reach a door on the right and the Dwarf leading us tells us to wait again and he disappears into it. During this time, Amon had cast his see invisibility spell and tells us we have several invisible Dwarves around us as well. As we are waiting we quietly confer about what to do next. We decide it is in our best interest to kill the Dwarves guarding us before Imprazel comes out. Quietly and in a flash I cast faire fire so we can see the invisible. Amon then casts silence so we can kill them quietly and quickly.

			I see a Dwarf appear to the North of us and send Garnet after it. He blows his fire breath down the hallway and apparently killed three of them even through I only saw one. Three piles of ash littered the hallway. Ci moves to attack the Dwarf behind us. At first he misses but then sinks a killing blow crushing it's chest cavity with his sword. Cassio then swings at thin air with his rod of lordly might and crushes the skull of an invisible Dwarf. Who's corpse appeared after the killing blow. Then we were alone in the hallway, ready for Imprazel.

			Once the Dwarves were all dead Ci scouted ahead and I conjured my polar bear. After some time Ci made his way back to us and told us there is another door around the corner that most likely leads to the chamber Imprazel is in. He also tells us that there are twelve monstrous machines down the hallway the other way. He says they do not appear to be active so we are safe for now. Cassio heads around the corner to the door Ci found.

			The door closest to us opens and we see a golden staff thrown out into the middle of us. I recognize this is the staff of the Magi Ci had found on one of our expeditions. I know we are all doomed and headed for death if Imprazel has his way and destroys the staff. He then shoots a fireball at it and I close my eyes waiting for the angel of death to take me, but it misses! How in the gods did we just survive that?! Luck must be on our side this night.

			We hear a rattle and scream from around the corner and see one of the machines Ci had told us about come to life. I tell Jeroy about the staff and tell him to get it out of Imprazel's sight or we are all doomed. He then grabs the staff and charges into the room Imprazel came from. Pearl follows and we lose sight of both of them.

			I know we are in for a hell of a fight with this wizard Imprazel and bring out my best spells. I cast Blight on him and my necrotic energy washes over him doing some damage. My polar bear goes after him next, trying to bite but missing. However he slashes claws deep into the Wizard. Garnet moves up and tries to bite, but the wizard doges. Ci then flanks Imprazel with Garnet and tries to slash him with his sword and stun him several times. Several of his swords cuts hit, but he is unable to stun the Wizard. Out of nowhere we hear the famous "Cassio" shouted from around the corner. So I can only imagine he went head first into our enemies. At least he's good for something

			We suddenly hear a giant explosion and the walls shake around us as stone dust falls from above. A second later Jeroy comes running from the door he went in carrying Pearl on his shoulder. I then see several of the monstrous machines pile around Ci, but I'm not worried about the Monk. One sends a drill into Ci, but he is unconcerned. I then hear shuffling coming from the South and can only assume more Dwarves are rallying. Imprazel is getting weaker by the moments with our attacks on him when he screams "The Chaos Curse has already been let out! You're too late you fools!". We are then enveloped in blackness and once the lights come back on he is gone. Coward.

			Pearl heads North to help Ci with the machines and brings out her flaming sphere on them. We hear a crying scream from inside the machine as it sputters and burns. Unbeknownst to us they are powered by the Dwarves inside. I then send a black flame to another and it agonizingly dies a firey death. My polar bear heads North and bites another to it's death. It tries to claw the next closest and barely misses. Garnet moves to them next and bites it to death. Ci's arrows take purchase in four destroying them.

			I have moved up the corridor and can see Cassio down the other hallway. He throws his dagger hitting a Dwarf straight between the eyes killing him. Two of the other Dwarves attack. One hitting and one missing, but Cassio doesn't seem to be phased. All of a sudden the last two Dwarves by him grow very large. Cassio kills the first large Dwarf and a second smaller one with his flaming sword. Then all of a sudden another large Dwarf comes behind Cassio flanking him, he is still unconcerned.

			Jeroy goes back into the room he just emerged from with Pear and is out of sight one more. We hear the scuffling down the hall growing closer. Pearl takes the opportunity to conjure a wall of thorns just past the door Jeroy went in. All of a sudden we see a Dwarf run through the wall of thorns, turning into a bloody mist that sprays the hallway. We then hear the scuffling make it's way back into the distance.

			I then get a scent of smoke and relay the information to Ci, Amon, and Pearl. My polar bear and I then head to the room Jeroy is in. Through the entrance I can see Jeroy jump on the Dwarf closest to him and slam it with a killing blow from his axe. The room is absolutely destroyed. I can only surmise Jeroy threw the staff in the forge and it decimated almost everything in the room. This is just as Imprazel intended, but too bad for him it wasn't us. We are still too far away to help Jeroy, but he seems to be managing just fine. The remaining Dwarves in the room send fire javelins at Jeroy, the polar bear, and myself but they all miss. They are very weak little creatures thank the Gods. One of them begins to enlarge. Pearl enters at this point and burns the remaining Dwarves to a crisp.

			The three of us then begin to explore the empty room. We find shards of metal infused with crystals littered around. Then we find discs with the shards inside. Jeroy and I split the sixteen discs we can find to take back to the Magestry. As we make our way further in the room we come to an area with beds. Many are destroyed, but many are not. The beds contain metal golems that are quite ominous. There is a strange sigil on the chest and what looks like a space for the discs we found. I am more then thankful that Jeroy blew up this room and these were not able to be activated. He decides to drag one back to the Magestry.

			It appears the remaining Dwarves have fled since we have not found one during our exploration. I find what I believe is a prayer chamber which is filled with many strange stone idols. I have never seen anything like them and make a sketch of one to take back with us. Jeroy, Cassio, Pearl, and I head down to one of the lower levels and find what looks like a vault with a golden door. There is no handle or key hole or any way for us to get inside. Pearl decides to use her magic to see if there are any traps on the door. Good thing she did because she told us there are glyphs warding the door. See saved Cassio from another certain death because he was ready to ram the door with his rod of lordly might.

			The rest of the party meets up with us and we head down to the lowest level. It opens up into an underground cavern with a shallow stream. In the middle of the stream is a mechanical tank contraption that looks like a crab. I don't trust this at all and keep my distance. Ci and Pearl are brave and decide to get inside. All of a sudden we see the crabs legs go inside the body and extend. Next the front window opens and closed and we see the two of them inside. The two claws extend and retract. Then all of a sudden it violently grabs and snaps the tiny dock in two in front of it. It then swims forward, backwards, right, and left. It's two eye beams shine and extinguish next. It starts to sink then pops up and we hear the rear hatch open and close. We decide it poses no threat at this point and it will be a great asset to us, so we take it back to the Magestry.

			We all pile into this contraption, Garnet cozied at my feet and we head for the sea with Pearl at the controls. We follow the stream for sometime making our way out to the Sea and heading back to Solace. It takes us fifty one days to get back to Solace. This is the most trying and excruciating excursion I've ever been on. Fifty one days in a metal box with Cassio!! It is New Years day when we arrive and I survived the journey by the skin of my teeth. I am so thankful we are home. I jump out of the machine away from my companions, I need some solitude after this. However I realize this is a fever dream as our rings begin to glow gold signaling us to meet in the main chamber. As we enter the main chamber we see all, and I mean all the Magestry leaders along with a woman in a ornate dress I have never seen before. I am very worried about what this signifies.

	==Recollections by Jeroy==		==Recollections by Jeroy==

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Day 2

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	The night before we had constructed what we believed to be a solid plan. We agreed that I would scout ahead and we would proceed cautiously. Above all else we did not want to find ourselves surrounded by enemies in the heart of what we could only assume was [[Imphraezl]]'s lair. We approached the spot that had been the target of the dragon's fire the day before, and spotted what appeared to be a forge, deep below us, powered by dragon' fire. We surmised that there must be some way down to that forge and began to scout the surrounding area. We eventually found a chasm that looked promising. My friends let me down on a rope and discovered a holdfast of some kind cut into the side of the ice, with well paths well worn by the tracks of dwarves. I discovered no immediate danger, and encouraged my companions to join me. Our sturdy dwarf [[Jeroy]], could not identify the clan or allegiance of these dwarves from their construction, so we decided to proceed with caution. All except [[Amon]] apparently, who decided to open the first door he came upon!		The night before we had constructed what we believed to be a solid plan. We agreed that I would scout ahead and we would proceed cautiously. Above all else we did not want to find ourselves surrounded by enemies in the heart of what we could only assume was [[Imphraezl]]'s lair. We approached the spot that had been the target of the dragon's fire the day before, and spotted what appeared to be a forge, deep below us, powered by dragon' fire. We surmised that there must be some way down to that forge and began to scout the surrounding area. We eventually found a chasm that looked promising. My friends let me down on a rope and discovered a holdfast of some kind cut into the side of the ice, with well paths well worn by the tracks of dwarves. I discovered no immediate danger, and encouraged my companions to join me. Our sturdy dwarf [[Jeroy]], could not identify the clan or allegiance of these dwarves from their construction, so we decided to proceed with caution. All except [[Amon]] apparently, who decided to open the first door he came upon!

	As one might have suspected, he was fired upon immediately! He managed to survive the volley of crossbow bolts and was hailed by the hold's occupants and challenged.		As one might have suspected, he was fired upon immediately! He managed to survive the volley of crossbow bolts and was hailed by the hold's occupants and challenged. What followed was a bizarre scene of talking and drinking and negotiating with unknown dwarves (for dwarves indeed they were, though of an unfamiliar race known as grey dwarves or [[Duergar]]). I managed to hold their attention in the entrance, while [[Jeroy]] negotiated from behind. He managed to convince them that we were no threat, and indeed were here to trade. We also managed to ascertain that our quarry, [[Imphraezl]] was possibly within. Over [[Cassio]]'s objections, and with little knowledge of what lay ahead, we were led into the fortress, ostensibly toward a meeting with [[Imphraezl]] himself. As we were led deeper into the complex, we began do despair of ever getting out again. We were outnumbered, and would have to pass a number of fortifications on the return trip. We were to door and asked to wait. We concocted a hasty plan to ambush the dwarves outside with us, rather than face whatever awaited us that room. thanks to [[Amon]] we were made aware of a number of invisible dwarves who were watching us, as well as the two guards we could see. Using a combination of surprise, haste, and faerie fire we were able to quickly dispatch both our seen and unseen guards. We quickly decided upon a two pronged attack, rather than a frontal assault, so [[Cassio]] and I made our way to a second door. Before we could act however, the hunters became the hunted! Our prey appeared, threw down a staff of some kind, and quickly blinked away. I recognized our danger immediately, in the form of the Staff of the Magi we had recently sold! If [[Imphraezl]] could somehow manage to break that item now lying in our midst, here might be nothing left but cinders where [[The Eternal Order]] once stood! Indeed, that seemed to be the damnable [[Drow]]'s very plan! He began to fire off bolts of magical energy aimed at the staff! The fates as yet remained ever in our favor, however, and we were able to distract and deflect his attacks long enough for [[Jeroy]] and [[Pearl]] to grab the staff and retreat into the adjacent room. We would have to keep that staff away from [[Imphraezl]] at all costs!

			For the moment we lived however, and [[Imphraezl]] was revealed! We all closed the distance as quickly as we could, determined to not let him escape again! As most of us focused on talking down the [[Drow]], we could here [[Jeroy]]'s voice from the next room... "Hey! The Forge is in here! And a whole bunch of dwarves!" [[Amon]], nearest to [[Jeroy]], recognized our opportunity! "Quickly! The Staff!!! Throw it into the Forge!" he shouted. "The Forge? Really?" [[Jeroy]] asked, as he and [[Pearl]] shared a quizzical look. "Yes damn you!" answered [[Amon]], "and then RUN!!!" Moments later [[Jeroy]] and [[Pearl]] emerged at a sprint followed by the deep rumble of an explosion that seemed to shake the very earth to its core! Even [[Imphraezl]] seemed shaken for a moment and the look for confidence that had graced his face moments ago, seemed to fade. Despite my best efforts however, and that of [[Ember]]'s animal companion and trusty dragon, we were unable to kill that slippery elf. He managed to teleport away, just as [[Cassio]] closed for what surely would have been a death blow. What followed, though dangerous, was as inevitable as it was anticlimactic. Made aware of our presence by the destruction of their forge, we were quickly beset by a number of dwarves from all directions. To the northwest, [[Garnet]], [[Ember]], the bear and I dispatched a dozen or more dwarves, some clad in [[Dwarven Screamer\|whirling dervish]] suits of spinning blades and steam. To the northeast, [[Cassio]] stood his ground against a small horde of dwarves with surprising ability to grow to more than twice their height. To the southwest, [[Pearl]]'s wall of thorns shredded an approaching [[Duergar]] and his companions quickly gave flight. In the devastation that had been the forge to the southeast, [[Jeroy]] finished off the few [[Duergar]] who remained. After a short, but intense melee, we were able to defeat and drive off all the remaining defenders. They even set fire to their fortress as they fled, presumably to prevent us from learning anything of the nature of their association with [[Imphraezl]].

			Since our way out was blocked by fire, we gathered what loot we could, including a great number of magical discs, as well as a metal golem that the discs seemed destined to power, and made our way further into the fortress. In the deeper levels we, we stumbled upon a lone vault. It was inscribed with strange sigils, and we were unable to gain entry. As we descended we came upon a subterranean river. At dick was a contraption I could only have dreamed of... It seemed to be a vessel of some kind, but the form of some kind of crustacean, with claws and tail. [[Pearl]] and I braved it's metal interior, and in short order, determined the purpose and function of it's many levers. We realized this could be our way out! We all piled into its shining interior and [[Pearl]] drove us out through the river, and into the sea! I write these words from atop our mechanical beast, our home for next few months, as we make our back to [[Solace]]. We have named our vessel [[Jean Clawed]] after the famous fighter of the same name. Though the quarters are cramped, especially with [[Jeroy]]'s ancestors showing up every time he loses his temper, we know we are bringing back a valuable weapon in our war against Chaos. I still think of [[Imphraezl]]'s parting words however: "You cannot stop me! I have already released the Curse!" we can only hope that [[Solace]] still stands when we make it back!

	==Recollections by Ember==		==Recollections by Ember==

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Day 2

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	The night before we had constructed what we believed to be a solid plan. We agreed that I would scout ahead and we would proceed cautiously. Above all else we did not want to find ourselves surrounded by enemies in the heart of what we could only assume was [[Imphraezl]]'s lair. We approached the spot that had been the target of the dragon's fire the day before, and spotted what appeared to be a forge, deep below us, powered by dragon' fire. We surmised that there must be some way down to that forge and began to scout the surrounding area. We eventually found a chasm that looked promising. My friends let me down on a rope and discovered a holdfast of some kind cut into the side of the ice, with well paths well worn by the tracks of dwarves. I discovered no immediate danger, and encouraged my companions to join me. Our sturdy dwarf [[Jeroy]], could not identify the clan or allegiance of these dwarves from their construction, so we decided to proceed with caution. All except [[Amon]] apparently, who decided to open the first door he came upon!		The night before we had constructed what we believed to be a solid plan. We agreed that I would scout ahead and we would proceed cautiously. Above all else we did not want to find ourselves surrounded by enemies in the heart of what we could only assume was [[Imphraezl]]'s lair. We approached the spot that had been the target of the dragon's fire the day before, and spotted what appeared to be a forge, deep below us, powered by dragon' fire. We surmised that there must be some way down to that forge and began to scout the surrounding area. We eventually found a chasm that looked promising. My friends let me down on a rope and discovered a holdfast of some kind cut into the side of the ice, with well paths well worn by the tracks of dwarves. I discovered no immediate danger, and encouraged my companions to join me. Our sturdy dwarf [[Jeroy]], could not identify the clan or allegiance of these dwarves from their construction, so we decided to proceed with caution. All except [[Amon]] apparently, who decided to open the first door he came upon!

	As one might have suspected, he was fired upon immediately!		As one might have suspected, he was fired upon immediately! He managed to survive the volley of crossbow bolts and was hailed by the hold's occupants and challenged.

	==Recollections by Ember==		==Recollections by Ember==

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Day 2

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	===Day 2===		===Day 2===
	The night before we had constructed what we believed to be a solid plan. We agreed that I would scout ahead and we would proceed cautiously. Above all else we did not want to find ourselves surrounded by enemies in the heart of what we could only assume was [[Imphraezl]]'s lair. We approached the spot that had been the target of the dragon's fire the day before, and spotted what appeared to be a forge, deep below us, powered by dragon' fire. We surmised that there must be some way down to that forge and began to scout the surrounding area. We eventually found a chasm that looked promising. My friends let me down on a rope and discovered a holdfast of some kind cut into the side of the ice, with well paths well worn by the tracks of dwarves. I discovered no immediate danger, and encouraged my companions to join me. Our sturdy dwarf [[Jeroy]], could not identify the clan or allegiance of these dwarves from their construction, so we decided to proceed with caution. All except [[Amon]] apparently, who decided to open the first door he came upon!		The night before we had constructed what we believed to be a solid plan. We agreed that I would scout ahead and we would proceed cautiously. Above all else we did not want to find ourselves surrounded by enemies in the heart of what we could only assume was [[Imphraezl]]'s lair. We approached the spot that had been the target of the dragon's fire the day before, and spotted what appeared to be a forge, deep below us, powered by dragon' fire. We surmised that there must be some way down to that forge and began to scout the surrounding area. We eventually found a chasm that looked promising. My friends let me down on a rope and discovered a holdfast of some kind cut into the side of the ice, with well paths well worn by the tracks of dwarves. I discovered no immediate danger, and encouraged my companions to join me. Our sturdy dwarf [[Jeroy]], could not identify the clan or allegiance of these dwarves from their construction, so we decided to proceed with caution. All except [[Amon]] apparently, who decided to open the first door he came upon!

			As one might have suspected, he was fired upon immediately!

	==Recollections by Ember==		==Recollections by Ember==

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	==Recollections by Cassio==		==Recollections by Cassio==
	==Recollections by Ci==		==Recollections by Ci==
	I write these quick notes in the early morning from a hasty campsite in the frigid wastes near [[Frostgorge Sound]]. Later today, we will step into the icy unknown, so before we rush again headlong into danger, I wanted to get a few notes down about what brought us here. It all began yesterday morning when a mysterious figure approached us at the Keep while we were training. After confirming that we were a part of the group that had faced [[Imphraezl]] at [[Fort Malto]], and survived, this stranger identified himself as Wizard named [[Steel]]. He stated that he had been sent to find us by a [[Seer]]. This [[Seer]] believed that we were destined to avert a terrible alliance between giants. [[Steel]] also told us that doing us would bring us closer to our goal of finding [[Imphraezl]], though he was unsure how exactly that would be achieved. Feeling confident that [[Steel]] at least believed that he was telling us the truth, and hopeful at the prospect of finding [[Imphraezl]] again, we accepted his offer of transportation to [[Frostlands]].		===Day 1===I write these quick notes in the early morning from a hasty campsite in the frigid wastes near [[Frostgorge Sound]]. Later today, we will step into the icy unknown, so before we rush again headlong into danger, I wanted to get a few notes down about what brought us here. It all began yesterday morning when a mysterious figure approached us at the Keep while we were training. After confirming that we were a part of the group that had faced [[Imphraezl]] at [[Fort Malto]], and survived, this stranger identified himself as Wizard named [[Steel]]. He stated that he had been sent to find us by a [[Seer]]. This [[Seer]] believed that we were destined to avert a terrible alliance between giants. [[Steel]] also told us that doing us would bring us closer to our goal of finding [[Imphraezl]], though he was unsure how exactly that would be achieved. Feeling confident that [[Steel]] at least believed that he was telling us the truth, and hopeful at the prospect of finding [[Imphraezl]] again, we accepted his offer of transportation to [[Frostlands]].

	[[Steel]]'s help came in the form of a Teleport spell that immediately transported us to a nearly featureless landscape of ice and snow. The wizard [[Steel]] then informed us that this was the anticipated location of a meeting between two giant kings, one of a clan of [[Stone Giant\|Stone Giants]], the other of a clan of [[Frost Giant\|Frost Giants]]. Obviously, this alliance would be devastating for this region, and it was for this reason that the [[Seer]] had [[Steel]] seek us out. We knew precious little of the specifics, other than when, where, and who would be meeting, and thus after some short discussion we ruled out a diplomatic solution, It seemed the only sure way to prevent this alliance was to eliminate the parties when they arrived to negotiate. [[Steel]]'s intelligence suggested that this would mean facing 10 giants and their respective Kings in less than 24 hours, a prospect that gave even brave [[Cassio]] pause.		[[Steel]]'s help came in the form of a Teleport spell that immediately transported us to a nearly featureless landscape of ice and snow. The wizard [[Steel]] then informed us that this was the anticipated location of a meeting between two giant kings, one of a clan of [[Stone Giant\|Stone Giants]], the other of a clan of [[Frost Giant\|Frost Giants]]. Obviously, this alliance would be devastating for this region, and it was for this reason that the [[Seer]] had [[Steel]] seek us out. We knew precious little of the specifics, other than when, where, and who would be meeting, and thus after some short discussion we ruled out a diplomatic solution, It seemed the only sure way to prevent this alliance was to eliminate the parties when they arrived to negotiate. [[Steel]]'s intelligence suggested that this would mean facing 10 giants and their respective Kings in less than 24 hours, a prospect that gave even brave [[Cassio]] pause.
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	We were finally able to kill both kings and and the remaining free giants on the battlefield. [[Ember]] was able to restore [[Steel]] to the flesh, and we began to discuss what to do with the giants trapped in our pits. At this moment, a giant red dragon appeared and seared the entire area with his breath of fiery doom. While [[Steel]] was able to shield us from the blast, but the trapped giants, as was the dragon's intention, died violently in the conflagration. The dragon gave his thanks for killing the rest of the giants (I gathered there is no love lost between these monsters) and flew away. As he departed however he used his breath to uncover another patch of snow in the distance, apparently as a final thank you. [[Steel]] supposed this would be where we might find our answers to the [[Imphraezl]] mystery, and so we resolved to find out what the strange draconic visitor uncovered, but only after some well needed rest. So we rest. What the next day was to bring, we could not have hoped to guess. It turned out to be more unexpected and strange than the even the day before.		We were finally able to kill both kings and and the remaining free giants on the battlefield. [[Ember]] was able to restore [[Steel]] to the flesh, and we began to discuss what to do with the giants trapped in our pits. At this moment, a giant red dragon appeared and seared the entire area with his breath of fiery doom. While [[Steel]] was able to shield us from the blast, but the trapped giants, as was the dragon's intention, died violently in the conflagration. The dragon gave his thanks for killing the rest of the giants (I gathered there is no love lost between these monsters) and flew away. As he departed however he used his breath to uncover another patch of snow in the distance, apparently as a final thank you. [[Steel]] supposed this would be where we might find our answers to the [[Imphraezl]] mystery, and so we resolved to find out what the strange draconic visitor uncovered, but only after some well needed rest. So we rest. What the next day was to bring, we could not have hoped to guess. It turned out to be more unexpected and strange than the even the day before.

			===Day 2===
			The night before we had constructed what we believed to be a solid plan. We agreed that I would scout ahead and we would proceed cautiously. Above all else we did not want to find ourselves surrounded by enemies in the heart of what we could only assume was [[Imphraezl]]'s lair. We approached the spot that had been the target of the dragon's fire the day before, and spotted what appeared to be a forge, deep below us, powered by dragon' fire. We surmised that there must be some way down to that forge and began to scout the surrounding area. We eventually found a chasm that looked promising. My friends let me down on a rope and discovered a holdfast of some kind cut into the side of the ice, with well paths well worn by the tracks of dwarves. I discovered no immediate danger, and encouraged my companions to join me. Our sturdy dwarf [[Jeroy]], could not identify the clan or allegiance of these dwarves from their construction, so we decided to proceed with caution. All except [[Amon]] apparently, who decided to open the first door he came upon!

	==Recollections by Ember==		==Recollections by Ember==

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Recollections by Ci

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	However we fought on, with the Divine power of [[Cassio]] flowing freely, with [[Jeroy]]'s soulmate digging great gouges into Giant flesh with our casters raining fire and thorns upon the giants formations all the while offering healing where able, and I moved about, burying arrows into huge targets and attempting to stay out of reach of their huge axes and clubs. Garnet fluttered about spewing great gouts of flame, while the giants hurled boulders around the battlefield with abandon. one even managed to grab and throw [[Pearl]] when she got to close to one, nearly taking out both her and [[Ember]] with one toss! [[Cassio]] nearly fell time and again, only to be healed, while the [[Frost Giant King]], under some enchantment of Necromancy, did indeed fall and rise again many times.		However we fought on, with the Divine power of [[Cassio]] flowing freely, with [[Jeroy]]'s soulmate digging great gouges into Giant flesh with our casters raining fire and thorns upon the giants formations all the while offering healing where able, and I moved about, burying arrows into huge targets and attempting to stay out of reach of their huge axes and clubs. Garnet fluttered about spewing great gouts of flame, while the giants hurled boulders around the battlefield with abandon. one even managed to grab and throw [[Pearl]] when she got to close to one, nearly taking out both her and [[Ember]] with one toss! [[Cassio]] nearly fell time and again, only to be healed, while the [[Frost Giant King]], under some enchantment of Necromancy, did indeed fall and rise again many times.

			We were finally able to kill both kings and and the remaining free giants on the battlefield. [[Ember]] was able to restore [[Steel]] to the flesh, and we began to discuss what to do with the giants trapped in our pits. At this moment, a giant red dragon appeared and seared the entire area with his breath of fiery doom. While [[Steel]] was able to shield us from the blast, but the trapped giants, as was the dragon's intention, died violently in the conflagration. The dragon gave his thanks for killing the rest of the giants (I gathered there is no love lost between these monsters) and flew away. As he departed however he used his breath to uncover another patch of snow in the distance, apparently as a final thank you. [[Steel]] supposed this would be where we might find our answers to the [[Imphraezl]] mystery, and so we resolved to find out what the strange draconic visitor uncovered, but only after some well needed rest. So we rest. What the next day was to bring, we could not have hoped to guess. It turned out to be more unexpected and strange than the even the day before.

	==Recollections by Ember==		==Recollections by Ember==