for beginning of story, see my previous 2 posts on this thread. It is included in the enformation told to lord Redway. In-game knowledge to anyone he tells.
Over the last fifteen years' break as an adventurer, I discovered the journal of one of Serpinton's Generals. In it there were mentions of a battle on their southern front and "dark men of Suthendion" which are described very much like Gibandi, though not in as much glamor. The Serpinton guard is putting extreme importance in not letting Gibandi's people travel north. It also speaks of the "teleport accident" that led to "a dark Suthendion Cheif" showing up and needing to be "dealt with." There is a section that speaks of the dwinding attempts by the Suthendion people to come north, and the likelyhood that the patrols will not be needed soon as in the last fifteen years there have been few encounters. The last part of the log talks about the urgency being somewhat less now that certain "forces and factors of power have moved north" and that perhaps Serpenton could now even expand south since Temnor is no longer a threat! The last part of the log was a security feature that curses anyone but the one who knows the code word. I failed the word and the log was incinerated.

The Log:

Lord Redway has sent a copy of this message to the mages of Pinicle who have shared it with all guildmasters. Lord Redway has also sent a copy to Keri Johani who has shared it with the Royal Family and his Wu Clan Captains. Lord Redway has sent a copy to Nelorian and the Eines Mien Council as evidence of a need to consolidate power and form an alliance against Serpenton and the Wizards Trade Order as well as Dagdeoth. If you have connections to one of these groups, you can use the letter as In-Game Knowledge.

Christopher

Chris,

Are the fish babies well-connected enough to hear about this? (I know Keri Mariko is.)

Yes, they will hear about it indirectly through Lune, though he will not be telling them exactly, they will overhear it.

Christopher

They will also probably hear about it from Nym

my lord, it has been my pleasure to accompany an "employee" of yours, by the name of chaos, she was killed during a botched kidnapping by troops from temnor, a noble and her retinue, who wed relieved of their possesions prior
(though also saved thier lives) they managed to track us down and ambush us, and in the ensuing melee she was killed. it was intended as a joke, the noble claimed, but her soul passed on as a result of thier unfortunate jest. i feel your loss as well and take it to heart, as chaos was also my lover. if my talents may be able to be put to use, to avenge her death and help to make up for my failure to protect her, please inform me how best i might serve. i await your instructions. if you require more information i can be contacted at the stags head inn, by the ferryman's

Cirril, guildmaster thief extroardinaire

*NOTE* this is OUT OF GAME information! This is not to be used by others!
this and all other posts are not ment to slander or hurt anyone or their characters, this is simply my character recording her personal thoughts.

Well Diary, today was certainly interesting! Today was the first day I attempted to go out and try to do Pelor's Good Works in this world. I don't think it went too badly....I had all my friends with me, so it was very comforting. The first thing we all did, was tried to get some drunk orc's out of a bar, boy did they smell! Our plan was to have Leaf run in and "shake down" a few of them to make them chase him out of a bar- while the rest of us we're outside waiting to knock them out if they caused too much trouble. Out of concern for Leaf I went inside with him, the orcs we're so drunk they wouldn't listen! We ended up knocking some of them out, and someone killed one! We we're supposed to NOT kill them! So the town guards showed up and threatened to kill anyone involved! I feel a bit ashamed to say I ran, but I was their trying to help, not be "involved" I told everyone to NOT kill them. This is something I must work on. After that we wen't to take on some Ogre's that were holding up travler's, that was purely terrifying! I hid behind Gremnir most of the time and tried to heal people.... I did score some good hits on the ogre's though! And Leaf searched alot of them and we got 30 gold! I'm proud to say we did the right thing and split it all among everyone, so we all got 2 gold. After that we took on what was supposed to be a snake, it was this massive monster with like 4 heads that regenerated, called a hydra! Luckily I'd decided to try the magic my parents taught me to Slow it, so I had a torch, and made a fire, I burned three of the heads to keep it from comming back. my magic didn't seem to work though.... I think the other adventurer's we were adventuring with explored the cave, but they didn't say that they found anything. I'm not sure they are the nicest people.....Grem went out with them to kill bandits, and got killed, and came back with all his gold gone! And just after that this hobbit girl started wearing chain armor- thats expensive! Its a little suspicious, Leaf doesn't seem to like her much, and Grem is rather wroth with her, I plan to keep a close eye on her, and the people she was with....something just doesn't seem right about them.....

Doing good is harder than I would have expected it to be Diary! Today we were sent after some "Dark Hero's" who were supposedly tryign to create a new Dagdeaoth- but they were little more than peasants with swords! Leaf had to announce to them that we intended to take them in for a "fair trial" and Grem tried to bribe them with food- neither really worked so we knocked them out and carried them to town. The guards just threw them in a cell to "tax them". We recieved no reward or praise, or even a thank you! Afterwards we decided to go help Lord Graywash- he was trying to clear out a mountain pass ostentably to make a road through the mountain but we know he had another motive. He was giving rewards for orcs, ogre's and pesants- yet he didn't want them "touched". We killed the orcs and ogres with alot of wounds, but managed Shade managed to convince one of the orcs to become a friend of ours and help us....of course this was after he nearly killed me, and shattered my sheild. , then we ran into some friendly wandering mages who healed us. Then we ran into some friendly wandering mages who healed us. I warned them that Lord Graywash intended them harmm, I am proud of that. Then we encountered the pesants. One of them, the only lady was not in her right mind. She was very frightened at his name and they tried to run. She kept clutching her "special pretty" which was a necklace and repeating that it was hers and no one could have it. We're pretty sure that's what Graywash is wanting. We all talked the pesants into running away to try to find someplace safe to hide, I spoke privately with the woman and advised her to bury the necklace in a place only she knows about and hide it well, fearing both for her saftey when the Lord sends more people after her. and for the saftey of everyone else should he get it. Grem was a bit of a dolt and touched the woman, even though we were told not too- but nothing seems to have happened. We've agreed to tell the Lord that the pesants were frightened and pushed past us. Next Grem, Mischeif and I went out with the other group of adventurers to slay a wolf demon. They are certainly a harsh lot but seem to be doing quite well for themselves. The potrang was wearing half-plate! I got lucky and leaf found me some chain mail, thats the only way I could get new armor. But apparently the hobbit-girl and Potrang wanted to talk, Grem and I were very rudely asked to leave and when we didn't obey quick enough the potrang took his sword to his Lizard comrade! It was quite terrifying! Grem wanted to go attack him then and there but I held him back. We moved aways off, but when I happened to glance back I saw the potrang hiding something, I only caught a glimps of it, it was small, white, rounded and I saw a flash of black, possibly 2- like holes. I remembered that one of the other missions we could have done was to help the evil god Isogone find a relic....I wonder if they found it. Or perhaps its a cursed item they have and that is what makes them evil. I simply don't understand how one could harm their friend, one they trust to watch your back- mearly to be able to have a miniute alone! Why would someone do that?
OH! But I saw the most valiant person ever! He said he was a paladin- he was one of the few people able to damage the monster- he said that his god made his weapon magic as well as granted him magic. What a wonderful thing- to be filled with the good will of your God! I plan to talk to the Orphanage Matron tonight to find out more.....Leaf will probably also know something....

Things are getting bad around town lately..... I was laid up sick today- so the guys went out adventuring today....apparently it was rather crazy...... Lady Grayson is going tax crazy again......apparently her husband is up at Lady Echo's Manor.....who knows why he's up their, either a prisoner or lover....so she's taking her agressions out on those of a lower status than her. Grem wen't after some funny fairy that was making people lucky and got attacked by and assasin! And our potrang friends somewhat questionable brother got assasinated today because he was rebirthing people and not a registered life mage...Quite a scary day! I feel a bit bad however, because he rebirthed some of my friends for free- but how was I to know he's not registered?

OH! But on a good news side- I finally decided last week what I want to become, and took my first steps towards it! And it is so perfect because I can defend my friends, adventure, heal, continue my training with the sword, and serve his Hollieness Pelor! I have become one of his Paladins! I feel so infused with the light of his goodness, it is an amazing feeling. As soon as I began my training I learned how to heal those in need. What an awesome power to be granted to me! Every time I use it I cannot help but feel at peice knowing that my God is with me, and finds me a worthy vessle for his good works! As soon as I recieved this wonderus gift I had to use it in honnor of Pelor- There were some traveler's that got waylayed outside of town and were in need of healing, so our party went out help them at my urging. I felt bad because while I was healing them theif apparently stole not only some of the items of the mage, but also stole from myself, Grem, and another of our friends. I was so preocupied that I didn't notice, and though Leaf and Mischeif gave chase we were unable to apprehend him. Luckily I didn't have my gold on my person at that time, so I lost nothing, as did Grem.

And we may have made a new friend! There is a gentleman who was asking around, and introduced himself to Grem and I- apparently he is likewise getting fed up with the antics of that female hobbit- she hasn't just been targeting us- she's robbing quite a few people in a most dishonorable and cowardly way! He informed us that in retaliation for her crimes, he felt that she deserved to die and he planned to kill her as punishment. I wasn't entirely sure that was the way to deal with her- nor was I sure I could allow someone of such a nature to become a close part of our group. Yet surprisingly he did it in an honnorable way. He actually announced to her what he intended to do, and his reasons, also he informed her companions of the same. We'll most likely allow him to party with us should he chose to, of course we'll have to get to know him and observe his actions, but it restores some hope that their is still good in the world.

From the position of the stars its the early of spring. Not like the weather was leading us to beleive. There was a cold and piercing wind, the kind that doesn't care if you have a cloak on. It wanted to an succeded in chilling most to the bone. Enough of the weather.
I was in the inn this afternoon, what a crowd today. I was witness to some odd beings. An otter-man, a man-tis thing, a tiny lizard critter, and a horde of odd potrang. The potrang seem to gather once a week and yell and hoot about it. Not this week though , perhaps they are missing a comrade. Perhaps I shall investigate that. I digress.
I overheard some of the crowds coversations about going out and seeking these Mage craftsmen. There was supposedly a horde of nasty diabolic goblins along the way. A large group of so called heroes were excited to go. I didn't hear much of sucess or disaster so one can only assume. They came back and from what I could tell empty handed. I wasn't sure of their intentions with the mages but whatever they were it didn't seem like a sucess to me.
This other large group of boistorous adventures decided to chase down a band of orcs. These orcs had an item of importance. They also were trying to get it to a band of ogres. Later they returned fleeing from from the ogres with the man-tis in the lead with an odd lump in his cloak. Later in the inn I overheard some people complaining about the bug man and his horn. From what I remember mantis' dont have horns. Huh? Weird.
Later the guard "hired" mercenaries for the war. I have never seen a town empty faster than when they try round people up. This mute elf and veggiterian centaur were the best tax evaders ever.
I got excited to hear that there was a misterious illness around. My first case I almost got tears in my beard. I found that it was rather localized to a ship from celindil. When I approached the sick a street urchin cut them down. Out of pity, hate, or confusion I am unsure. I knocked him out and continued my investigation. I had a nice conversation with the dock master. He gave me some good information that pointed me in the right direction. But I needed to speak to the dwarf that the peon had slain. That's when I remembered one of the potrangs had an odd pigment to his skin. Something that I have only found in either vapores or ones touched by the elements themselves. Hoping for the latter I approached him with a request. Reluctantly he healed the dwarven man. At which point I was able to finish my investigation and curing the man. They got I'll from sarconian merchants. Also the dwarf was able to deliver his message to the thunder council.
If you have a runny nose, neuasia, excess body fluid, easily angered and dizziness go to the Main Ingrediant apothicary. They have what you need.
I had also heard of a hostage situation. Can you beleive it two cases in one day, watch i wont have anything to do until next tuesday. I was thinking about going in and talking my way through it but when i heard that Toirors were holding the man hostage, i decided to get a little muscle hired. So I found the biggest strongest and most well equiped person i could find and well i got a potrang. go figure. When we arrived i talked to the Toirors and found out all they wanted were some scrolls nothing unreasonable. Still cant give in to them hostage negotiation rule one. I lead them to beleive i was getting thier damands met but i was just letting "muscle" muscle her way to the hostage. After freeing him i realized that it was a fruitless venture except i can now put hostage negotiator on my resume. "Muscle" only asked for a small fee for helping which i granted, and then some. I do think i have made a friend. Which is good and bad in this business.
Well it was a good day busy but good. I guess ill see what the week holds for me and until next time, remember a mystery is just a bit of knowledge you don't have yet.

Chronicled by: Darral, the burning spirit
Reading/Writing: 10

From the “Diary” of Minna Kesh

There’s some new additions to The List today.

1. The bug. We chased down some orcs today, easy prey. One of them had a magic horn. Probably why they were running so fast. The little mantis held on to it. I decided to let him. Dragons aren’t something I like to involve myself with, especially dragons that have reasons to be mad at you. Still, it could get a good price. I could always squash the bug… but it can wait.

2. The lizard. I was on a job, being some “muscle” for a dwarf man. I was sent to fetch a potrang colleague of mine. The little lizard conked me on the head, dragged me off to Kali knows where. How I ached to snap his little limbs… but I’ve been around him long enough to know he doesn’t die easy. So I stayed quiet, stayed polite, and asked for a helm in payment for the job. Everyone has a weakness somewhere, and when I find it, I’m getting some new lizard-skin boots.

Restraint. That’s key. You grow up here in Mithil Grisodedin, you learn how to keep your head down. I’ve lived this long because I could spot trouble coming, and not be there when it arrives. Like the “recruitment” of mercenaries today. You get spotted by the Lightning Brigade, and that’s probably it for you. Anything that draws attention to yourself, any reason for the higher-ups to notice you, is a bad idea. I may know how to swing a chain, and I might be tempted to crack some skulls, but there is a time and a place for that. So I stay out of trouble, and keep my List… so when I eventually get into a better position, I’ll remember to pay all my debts.

Still, it's not as if I never get to have any fun. The dwarf man's job, for example. A couple of toiroars, who thought they could stand up against the Guild by taking a hostage. Well, toiroars never were too smart, were they? They just came at me, and I had no choice but to take them down. At least, that's how I remember it, and it's how the hostage will report it, too... if he knows what's good for him.

Since the Junior League players don't use the Forums, I am posting some things from them and me for Adult League reverence.

Last year: defense of Menonas
LARP Adventure

Adam Wilson



February 4, 3:00 a.m.

Today began as normal as any day ever has. Wake up, dress, don’t forget your sword and shield, go and get yourself killed by some unknown man-eating creature. And before they even let you have breakfast! Today the garrison leader said they humans, not monsters. That took us by surprise. Normally we were just fighting to keep our kingdom monster-free, much less fight for new land. But that was all the man would say about the goal. He said that both sides had a magic war hammer that gave their army strength. Our goal was to take their talisman while keeping them from ours. They would have field medics patrolling, out of range but ready to rush in and help some moaning blight who had had his eye put out and his leg broken. So comes the time of the battle. I will write more after the battle, should I survive.



February 4, 12:00 a.m.

Heavens above!! We thought that the battle would be a quick skirmish and that one side would have better things to do and withdraw. But no, hours and hours on end we fought. I don’t even know why I am writing this, as the only memories it would bring back would be ones I would fight to keep out of my head. The whole battle was spread out between three battle sites. I was assigned to the third one. I did not know a single man in my battalion, but that was fine. Most friends one makes when lives like this have a tendency to die just when you are really starting to like them. I begun on the front lines, as my luck always sees to. Our battle site was at a small plain in-between two hills. We would come over one, they would come over the other, and we would meet in the middle. As we made our way down the hill, we couldn’t see the enemy. Maybe they had forgotten their appointment. And then a man appeared through the mist. He must have been a messenger, coming to tell us that the battle was to be called off. But then another man appeared. And then another. Three more. Soon there was a whole army unfolding before us. I gripped my sword. We had never gone up against something like this. Soon they were charging down the hill, weapons drawn. Most of the men on the front line never had a chance. One by one, there was a wave of strangled cries as the men went down with a sword through them. One by one. I knew this wave was coming towards me, that I would be another of those men , overcome by this barrage of arrows, swords and spears. Not a moment too soon, I turned my head and saw a spear flying right towards my heart. Too late to step aside, I raised my flimsy shield in protection. The spear slammed into me harder that a Dyugonian worm who’s been starved for a fortnight. Knocked off my feet, spots penetrating my vision, I tried to contemplate what had just happened. I laid there for a few moments, and a medic rushed to my side and healed me just to be sure. But I had to play my part in this battle. I got to my feet and charged.

I don’t know what happened next , but in a flurry of arrows and swords, I found the man who had hit me with the spear. I was still feeling dazed, but I swung my sword with all my might. My shield had shattered upon impact, but that hadn’t slowed me down. Again and again I swung my sword, determined to get the better of this man. He was wearing armor all along his arms and legs, so that made it difficult. He had retrieved his shield, and had brought it up to block quickly. But I had learned to be wary of those spears. Incredibly light and sharp, they were the perfect close-quarters combat and long range weapons. I ducked and rolled and came up behind him. Without thinking, I ran my sword at him. He turned around just in time and hit the blade down so that my sword was in-between his legs. All ready to cut my head off, the man raised his sword. This time he wouldn’t make any mistakes. But he had already made one. Simultaneous to the blade coming down on my shoulders, I raised my blade and drove it into his stomach. He dropped the spear and doubled over.

I thought about returning to our safe lines, but remembered our goal. “Steal the talisman and bring it back to our lines.” I would return with the hammer only. Determination coursing through me, I ran up the hill. There were four guards armed with maces circling the tree they had but the hammer at the foot at. The only way would be to take out all four of them and rush out before any more came. But then I heard a hissing noise right next to me. I almost jumped out and up the hill, giving away my presence. There was a soldier who had walked right up to me. I saw the emblem and knew he was someone on my team. “You coming for the hammer too?” He asked in a hoarse whisper. I nodded. “You take two, I take two.” He said. Again, I nodded. And without warning, he stood up and charged over the hill. I followed as fast as I could, but the soldiers were already aware of us. They drew their weapons in a classic fighting stance. I took my two out in a strikingly unorthodox fashion, the first one’s mace stopped by my sword, making it swing around and hit the him. The second one I simply let him swing, ducked and stabbed upwards. The other soldier had already taken the hammer. I had never seen a magical item, and this one seemed to glow unnaturally. Without a word he took off, and I followed close behind. We got almost halfway to our lines when trouble hit. Six more soldiers had come up to take the shift of the incapacitated guards. We tried to walk by them, but they had seen our badges. They wouldn’t let us back alive. Running as fast as I could, I tried to evade the troops chasing us so that the other soldier could get the hammer back. But it was no use. They knew who had the hammer and they were going to keep chasing until they caught us. And then there were soldiers in front of us. Knowing we were defeated, we both stopped. As the closed in on us, it occurred to me that there might be a way out. They were all around us, but in doing that they had thinned the wall of men that they had made. If we could just take one out before the others caught on. . . I didn’t even tell my friend, just attacked the man directly to the right of me. The other soldier followed suit, making a hole in the circle for us to get free. He zoomed ahead of me, legs like a hare’s. But a swipe from a sword had loosened it, and he dropped it without even noticing. Desperate, I picked up the hammer and used it as a shield to block an incoming wave of arrows. Nearly tripping over my feet, I ran towards the front lines. I could see where I had to be. But my concentration had diverted the figures of the men running behind me, no—next to me. I stopped, turning to face the soldiers so savagely determined to kill me. Now they weren’t all around me, but just in the direction I needed to go. I didn’t see that ‘till after I ran in to them, though. Luckily there weren’t any swords pointing at me when I collided with them. Gasping and unbelieving, I tumbled over the front lines. I had made it!!! Minutes later and collapsed, and found myself where I am now. Oh, someone just knocked on the door. It must be time for luncheon. Will write more later!

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notes by Christopher Melville

End of February
Traveled to Trolsund to hire an Elder Sorcerer from Pincile. While there, two Dwarves approached with a request to share information, they were both Morganti slain by an assassin who was later brought down and when his weapon was unforged, so we he! The Dwarves did have peices to some kind of ancient dwarven text.
They traveled back to Forgen, tried to explore the tombs, met a second Vampire and it defeated them.
In the Advanced League they traveled across the mountains to shrines of the Elder Goddess and got two Swords of the Elder Goddess.
They used the swords to go back down into the tombs and killed the vampire and his minions. They discovered the vampire had peices to the riddle too and was decoding it. They found a final piece. The answer was Dragon, they thought, but what that meant, they didn't know.
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Saturday March 29th

They went up the mountain to drive back the evil from Svodlun (Orks at first, but at the top, Ogers and a Death Oger). They were captured by the Ogers and defeated.
Next, they went to help Reedmen attack Dagdeoth and free the city of Menonass but they met up with the Nergoth Elves and some of them entered their wood, thus starting a fued. They were later defeated by orks.
Next they went into the tombs to look for more clues. They found out that the Statue from before was missing and a door had opened with some stairs leading down. They investigated and discoved some skeletons. They killed a specter and found a piece of the riddle and then ran away.
They went to try to make peace with the Nergoth elves but were defeated.
In Advanced League they went up the Mountain and defeated the Death Oger and Ogers in short order.
They met with the Nergoth elves who were coming to attack the city and proved themselves worthy to use a Nergoth Blade if they were in grave danger.
They went into the Tombs and defeated a vampire and more skeletons and beasts as well as goblins. They discovered four doors, each with huge carving in it. One with a Dragon, one with a Black Stag, one with a Dwarf with two swords and one with a tumultuous ocean and billowing clouds. They tried reading the riddle but nothing happened. They tried hitting weapons on the ground but nothing happened. Finally, Stephen shouted Dragon, in front of the Dragon door and it opened. Out poured Dwarven Phantom Warriors who attacked them all. They killed the Phantoms but when they entered the room behind the door found nothing but a scorched stone block about 2.5 feet long. They did lots of things to it, but had no luck. They opened some of the other doors using other words but with the exact same results. The brought some of the blocks out of the rooms and left guards in the room so that they don't have to capture it again.

Christopher

from the notes and memoirs or gremnir stonebeard. ( level 5 reading and writing, counting tradeclothes but not costume)
after a long forced march my compatriots and i caught up to some thrice damned dagdeoth orks and uruks , who were chasing after some people from amir, they fought hard, but with little honor or discipline, and fell before our blades like wheat before the scythe. one stuck me a goodly blow to the side that pained me greatly, until our paladin laid her healing hands upon me, quickly restoring me to fighting form. we saw them on thier way, and wished them the best after kerrowyn healed them of the wounds they received in battle. i am well pleased we were able to send those messengers on their way. we would do well to do all we can to aid the rebel republics, and can only continue to hope the light of wisdom and justice long missing from our lands can be rekindled by thier example. while our land is troubled, and certainly misguided, surely it is not beyond redemption, surely it does not deserve to fall beneath the shadow that is dagdeoth, or the tyranny of the wizards trade order. they mentioned something of sending a reward once they reach their destination, all i ask of them is that they continue their efforts and keep fighting the good fight. upon our return we found that there was a hostage situation, we were attempting to talk with the hostage takers, a couple of desperate looking uruks who had knocked out and trussed up a life mage of some repute. a rather combative potrain id made acquantance of in the past took both orks out rather quickly and suddenly, and then a couple of necromancers popped in from the etherial and attacked, i barely dodged a terror ball and engaged one, but he used a fear spell on me, not that it did him much good, as when i came back to my senses he was bleeding out, i applied first aid and then kerrowyn healed him. upon questioning , it turns out one of the hero's of amir had been caught and was facing trial . in temnor the whole court system is more a means of the rulers exercising power arbitrarily and entertaining the masses, rather than dealing in anything resembling truth or justice. it turns my stomach. acting quickly at this news i sent a new acquantance, a magical being of some sort with the ability to fly, to announce that one was coming to champion his case, and fight in his stead, as the hero was quite old, and final death is a likely possibility for one in his situation. ......( to be continued as more unfolds.

Some time has passed since i last noted my daily events. It was about a week ago.
I took notice to Muscle the potrang acting kind of pecular. She seems to be acting really weird especially around the hobbit thing. Speaking about the hobbit, i have a growing suspicion that she is a thief. She keeps disapearing and reapering and i swear she was sitting right next to me and then she was gone. Then i heard a sound and felt her heat and then she appeard again. Deffinitly under further investigation. And that little lizard seems to begathering alot of attention. The guard keeps looking for him and i saw him hide in Muscles shield but i wont tell. Keeping muscle on my side is probably best.

Later I took note of the group leaving to go recover some livestock. I had a weird feeling about it and my own fear of leaving town kept me from going and warning them. They returned with and unconcious body and they called it the cargo. I followed them back to the group that hired them and no one was there. I thought ot myself that this would be a really good place for an ambush and then i awoke just outside of town and i was told i died. For the first time i felt the cold breath of the reaper. I hope that was the last time i will.

Later I heard of a hostage situation and envolveing a life mage again. It was an Urakiah. These two Urikaih had him hostage and they claimed they had an Ace in the Hole. It was so cold in the inn. Then i told Muscle to take the two out and then three necromancers showed up out of the ethereal realm. The Life mage was from Soriconia(sp?) and was being held hostage to get money for a Hero from the north. He had been charged with some bogus charge and the 500 gold would get him out of hot water. I heard someone tried to get this hero's position in the trials but i didnt here how it ended. Possibly i will find out today.

Darral , the burning spirit
(10 lvl read write)

(please note that chronicles are what players remember, not necessarily what actually happened).

Advanced LARP Adventure of Yuri Levin
I was with a party going to head into the Dorven tombs at nightfall. Unfortunately we skipped supper so we were all feeling tired. The tomb came into my view. I can see it clearly because I am en Elf. I cautiously readied my throwing knife. I heard an eerie moaning sound coming from the tomb. I wasn't sure about this expedition after all we're only after a piece of torn parchment paper. I noticed the Hobbits were getting restless. A thought occurred to me. If I don't' have any silver weapons, how am I going to defend myself? We slowly and cautiously entered the tomb. Suddenly out of the dark ahead, I heard a fierce battle shriek. One second I was scrambling right outside the tomb, another the entire party was being swarmed by skeletons. One dueled me. I had no silver weapons. I was completely defenseless. I was going to die.
After that little scrimmage, someone healed me. I was feeling grateful, weak but OK. This time I was much more cautious. I kept to the walls so I would be less visible to the enemies who most likely waited in the shadows up ahead. We came to a larger cavern and I was the third person entering the room. I could not see the ceiling but there were four statues in the room: the head of a dragon spitting fire, a black stag with oversized antlers, a Dorf looking down with outstretched arms holding two short swords, and last, a waterscape. As soon as the first person stepped on the floor with muddy boots suddenly an arrow whizzed by and almost struck him near the right leg. Skeletons swarmed us yet again! This time I was luckier because I was keeping to the shadows. We searched everything we found including the statues. We found the missing half of the torn parchment paper off the of leader of the skeletons. We put together our knowledge and found a message inside the scroll: "I raised my weapons up to the sky Let my armies fall or fly I hit the ground and loose a fierce battle cry".
A fellow Elf walked up to the Dragon door and raised his spear up and yelled, " FIRE!" and smashed the ground with his spear. The dragon door opened. I was near the door so I was one of the first Elf’s to see the open door. As soon as I saw the first skeleton coming out of the door, I lied on the floor and pretended I was a corpse. After I saw about 5 skeletons go by, I got up and I started to fight a skeleton. We slaughtered them. We couldn’t have done better! Inside we found a engraving caved into the ground. It looked like something was supposed to go in it. We didn’t know what, so we went out of the dragon door and we tried to open the water door. After a wile we got the password! I think it was “Sea Serpent”. However once we opened the door even MORE skeletons poured out. It was such a surprise that I even made it out alive! After we “dispatch” them, we found a plaque inside the door. A centaur and a human carried the plaque to the dragon door and set it down. The human yelled “FIRE!” and the door opened yet again.
I think we where all expecting another horde of skeletons to come out charging at us. But we had already opened the door and all killed the Monsters living inside. The door opened again and they took the plaque inside. No sooner did they do that than a stupid hobbit opened the dwarf door. We weren’t expecting it, so as soon as he did it most of us got killed then and there. But alas we survived. We didn’t find anything in the dwarf door at all. We decided not to open the stag door, and put sentries up to guard the doors so we all went back to town. There I put 16 gold into the blacksmith and in return I got a full silver samurai set!