Dungeons & Dragons Group The Hague
Chapter 7
Astarran
The Lady Luck has reached her destination, Colone. With Eurendur at their side the party is led to the palace, which quickly proves a problem. As the Astarrans are winged humans it is impossible to enter without wings or a fly spell. Thankfully Ivril and Desiderius solve this problem for the others. They are welcomed by Lancet, the High General of Arms, he thanks Eurendur for coming to his aid and ensures the party is settled in one of the palace chambers.
The Party quickly head to the Temple of Imbarael to see the Crown. As they enter they finally see the Crown of Imbarael on a pedestal in the middle of the temple. They can do nothing but stare at it for awhile, the item whose search had caused them so much hardship. The party asks for an meeting with the High Priest, which is granted thanks to a generous offer to the temple. He tells them of the power of the crown, an item that improves the defensive and offensive skills of its wearer. To the parties surprise he also tells that there might be a second crown. The priest than takes a look at the items the party found inside the vault in Avalon, he tells them they show nothing of interest.
With all this knowledge confusing the party they convince Lancet and the priests to test the crown. The fears that it is a fake are quickly destroyed when Lancet places it on his head. He is infused with the power. This idea disproven he places it back on the pedestal and the priest re-initiates the protective spells.
The party now is beginning to believe that it is not the Crown but the scrolls Minoeska is after. Upon examination they find that several are missing from the ones they took from the vault. The ones they have are of no special interest.
The Party quickly head to the Temple of Imbarael to see the Crown. As they enter they finally see the Crown of Imbarael on a pedestal in the middle of the temple. They can do nothing but stare at it for awhile, the item whose search had caused them so much hardship. The party asks for an meeting with the High Priest, which is granted thanks to a generous offer to the temple. He tells them of the power of the crown, an item that improves the defensive and offensive skills of its wearer. To the parties surprise he also tells that there might be a second crown. The priest than takes a look at the items the party found inside the vault in Avalon, he tells them they show nothing of interest.
With all this knowledge confusing the party they convince Lancet and the priests to test the crown. The fears that it is a fake are quickly destroyed when Lancet places it on his head. He is infused with the power. This idea disproven he places it back on the pedestal and the priest re-initiates the protective spells.
The party now is beginning to believe that it is not the Crown but the scrolls Minoeska is after. Upon examination they find that several are missing from the ones they took from the vault. The ones they have are of no special interest.
The first Portal
With the arrival of the party in Colone, it is time for Eurendur to tell their true mission. The Saranthar Empire is building three portals in Astarran with which they want to attack Astarran. They are known for attack in force with many summoned demons. Eurendur and Astarran's high wizards will start the casting of an epic spell that will protect Astarran from all unwanted magical transportation, but for it to succeed all the portals need to be destroyed. This is where the party comes in, Eurendur tells that so far as their military intelligence is aware the Saranthar forces are unaware of the fact that the first portal has been located. They are to meet Feroric, a double agent, which has infiltrated the Saranthar outpost with the first portal. Eurendur hands Maxx a powerful stone that will instantly destroy any portal just with a touch.
Sensing the need for urgency the party teleports to a nearby forest where they are to meet Feroric. As they arrive at the location they are glad to see Feroric who takes them inside dressed as supply gathering slaves. Inside they are discovered and a fight with many demons ensues, pushing onwards with Ivril and Aneirin using all their evil destruction skills they reach the portal chamber. Maxx is finally able to put the stone against the portal but not in time to see Ivril fall. Capturing one of the knocked out wizards. The party returns to Colone, having completed the first mission. Ivril is resurrected but still very weak. Aneirin offers to stay by her side to nurse her back to health. In the mean time the rest of the party goes out to town to unwind.
As they enter one of the many inns, Maxx spots the vampire that had fled from them in Avalon. He tells the party they have one last chance to give the items or he will come after them and kill them, as he had already killed Fosco. Maxx convinces him that he wants to help and tells the vampire the complete list of items the party had retrieved. The vampire tells he is only interested in the Scroll of Protection versus Law. Maxx tells him he will get it so the vampire can leave them alone.
Finally knowing what the evil party is after they return to the palace.
Sensing the need for urgency the party teleports to a nearby forest where they are to meet Feroric. As they arrive at the location they are glad to see Feroric who takes them inside dressed as supply gathering slaves. Inside they are discovered and a fight with many demons ensues, pushing onwards with Ivril and Aneirin using all their evil destruction skills they reach the portal chamber. Maxx is finally able to put the stone against the portal but not in time to see Ivril fall. Capturing one of the knocked out wizards. The party returns to Colone, having completed the first mission. Ivril is resurrected but still very weak. Aneirin offers to stay by her side to nurse her back to health. In the mean time the rest of the party goes out to town to unwind.
As they enter one of the many inns, Maxx spots the vampire that had fled from them in Avalon. He tells the party they have one last chance to give the items or he will come after them and kill them, as he had already killed Fosco. Maxx convinces him that he wants to help and tells the vampire the complete list of items the party had retrieved. The vampire tells he is only interested in the Scroll of Protection versus Law. Maxx tells him he will get it so the vampire can leave them alone.
Finally knowing what the evil party is after they return to the palace.
