Sunday
April 14th 1428 Imperial Calendar
The knowledge contained with the tower of Laric proved to
be inspiring to the young wizard Casper. A burning desire
to study the tomes and scroll of the ancient master compelled
him to seek the solace of the amulet. Enzo, Sullivan, Casper,
and Melicore made the journey into the amulet while the others
remained behind. Though they were only gone less than a minute
in the prime material they spent three days sampling the
the serenity, comfort and pleasure of the late wizard’s
magical retreat.
Fully rejuvenated and ready to take on the Trann and whatever
else lay in store for them they prepared for the epic confrontation
to come. Before that could occur they needed to reduce their
liabilities. It was agreed that Casper and Corman would travel
to the lands of the Vorsemen to deliver Larsen and Anna to
their father, the tribal chief. Mouse too would take the
journey. His mental state may be repaired by the enigmatic
druids of the Vorsemen.
Sullivan offered an option to flush out the Trann. He attached
a note to on of the 3 pigeons he had been packing. It wasn’t
likely the Trann would allow a message to escape. As anticipated
the bird met a quick demise. Silverhawk and Calais were able
to detect the location of on of their pursuers. Casper had
an idea and wanted a look for himself. Another bird was released
and too was eliminated. Spotting his prey Casper unleashed
a nightmare on the lone Trann. In a moment the grimme ranger’s
heart stopped. It was now or never. According to the plan
Corman was next to act. Rasing a mist to conceal their exidous
until they could reach the tree line and better cover. Charging
out into the open Corman was able to effect his plan. One
by one the others followed.
Moving with unnatural haste the group traveled back down
the ancient road that had guided them here. It wasn’t
long before more grimme appeared to avenge their fallen mate.
Moving invisibly in the midst of the part the wizard believed
himself to be somewhat protected. A volley of arrows launched
from the right flank removed any sense of security he may
have mustered. The glint off the goblin assassin’s
glasses told the mage all he need to know to solve the mystery
of his failed protection.
A second Trann had revealed his location on the left side
of the trail. His arrows mostly ineffectual against Celeste’s
chain mail. Moving swiftly as a group through the narrow
forest path was risky and my yet prove fatal, but they would
face the dangers together. |
