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The only light I can shed on that one...is ask your players. Some are into it...others aren't. And no different than a few tabletop games...winging answers is always available

Advice: for custom setting:
1. Map wise: detailed within a day to 3 days travel around where they start so 75 miles roughly maybe a hundred miles) and a detailed map of the village or town they start in.

Then less detailed with only major sites and cities beyond that out to the limit of their homeland nation to maybe 300 miles. Then only true major metropolis' and terrain features to maybe 1000 miles. Beyond that only legendary information.

2. Info wise: all the things each character might need to know...religions, temples magic guilds, thieves guilds, underworld (crime) , major guard info, local leaders, movers and shakers of the world...Taylor the info to each character. You can even draft the party to give you 3 contacts each to meld into your game.

3. Use this guidelines...what would you need and appreciate knowing about if you were playing in the campaign.

Thank you for those answers.

One more comes to mind...do we keep our elvish (or dwarvish ) racial abilities in addition to the drow? There are some slight differences.

Yeah that was a great game. You're an awesome DM. that's gracious of you thank you

Thanks all.

while I had several games going on the boards....then I had the year of hell. This is no joke of exaggeration.

I got Covid in Dec of 21 took offline for about a month. Ended up in the hospital. then gradually recovered. ...My mother passed away in March. My Father passed away in June and lost my job because (not in that order). I had a car accident in August, totalling my car and going down to a one car family...also landing me in the hospital....again.

finally I got sick again in December of 22. and out of work for 3 weeks.

It seems that everytime Id start to recover from the body blows of the year...another would hit.

So I apologize for my inability to keep things posted or let others know what was going on. Lets just say my mind wasnt on the game.

So Apologies, Not sure if I will be dming or playing anytime soon, more just checking in

while I had several games going on the boards....then I had the year of hell. This is no joke of exaggeration.

I got Covid in Dec of 21 took offline for about a month. Ended up in the hospital. then gradually recovered. ...My mother passed away in March. My Father passed away in June and lost my job because (not in that order). I had a car accident in August, totalling my car and going down to a one car family...also landing me in the hospital....again.

finally I got sick again in December of 22. and out of work for 3 weeks.

It seems that everytime Id start to recover from the body blows of the year...another would hit.

So I apologize for my inability to keep things posted or let others know what was going on. Lets just say my mind wasnt on the game.

So Apologies, Not sure if I will be dming or playing anytime soon, more just checking in

while I had several games going on the boards....then I had the year of hell. This is no joke of exaggeration.

I got Covid in Dec of 21 took offline for about a month. Ended up in the hospital. then gradually recovered. ...My mother passed away in March. My Father passed away in June and lost my job because (not in that order). I had a car accident in August, totalling my car and going down to a one car family...also landing me in the hospital....again.

finally I got sick again in December of 22. and out of work for 3 weeks.

It seems that everytime Id start to recover from the body blows of the year...another would hit.

So I apologize for my inability to keep things posted or let others know what was going on. Lets just say my mind wasnt on the game.

So Apologies, Not sure if I will be dming or playing anytime soon, more just checking inp

while I had several games going on the boards....then I had the year of hell. This is no joke of exaggeration.

I got Covid in Dec of 21 took offline for about a month. Ended up in the hospital. then gradually recovered. ...My mother passed away in March. My Father passed away in June and lost my job because (not in that order). I had a car accident in August, totalling my car and going down to a one car family...also landing me in the hospital....again.

finally I got sick again in December of 22. and out of work for 3 weeks.

It seems that everytime Id start to recover from the body blows of the year...another would hit.

So I apologize for my inability to keep things posted or let others know what was going on. Lets just say my mind wasnt on the game.

So Apologies, Not sure if I will be dming or playing anytime soon, more just checking in

while I had several games going on the boards....then I had the year of hell. This is no joke of exaggeration.

I got Covid in Dec of 21 took offline for about a month. Ended up in the hospital. then gradually recovered. ...My mother passed away in March. My Father passed away in June and lost my job because (not in that order). I had a car accident in August, totalling my car and going down to a one car family...also landing me in the hospital....again.

finally I got sick again in December of 22. and out of work for 3 weeks.

It seems that everytime Id start to recover from the body blows of the year...another would hit.

So I apologize for my inability to keep things posted or let others know what was going on. Lets just say my mind wasnt on the game.

So Apologies, Not sure if I will be dming or playing anytime soon, more just checking in

while I had several games going on the boards....then I had the year of hell. This is no joke of exaggeration.

I got Covid in Dec of 21 took offline for about a month. Ended up in the hospital. then gradually recovered. ...My mother passed away in March. My Father passed away in June and lost my job because (not in that order). I had a car accident in August, totalling my car and going down to a one car family...also landing me in the hospital....again.

finally I got sick again in December of 22. and out of work for 3 weeks.

It seems that everytime Id start to recover from the body blows of the year...another would hit.

So I apologize for my inability to keep things posted or let others know what was going on. Lets just say my mind wasnt on the game.

So Apologies, Not sure if I will be dming or playing anytime soon, more just checking in

while I had several games going on the boards....then I had the year of hell. This is no joke of exaggeration.

I got Covid in Dec of 21 took offline for about a month. Ended up in the hospital. then gradually recovered. ...My mother passed away in March. My Father passed away in June and lost my job because (not in that order). I had a car accident in August, totalling my car and going down to a one car family...also landing me in the hospital....again.

finally I got sick again in December of 22. and out of work for 3 weeks.

It seems that everytime Id start to recover from the body blows of the year...another would hit.

So I apologize for my inability to keep things posted or let others know what was going on. Lets just say my mind wasnt on the game.

So Apologies, Not sure if I will be dming or playing anytime soon, more just checking in

Chapel, let's hope so. I'm absolutely certain I'm not the only one who went through trials and tribulations that sidelined them...as your story can attest. I'm glad to see you're still around as well then.

I think you were one of the GMs teaching me 2E back then. And thanks for that. If I take back up the mantel, either player of DM it'll be 2e. I've been learning more and it's time to embrace it.

Thank you both for the kind words.

for a while I had several games going on the boards....then I had the year of hell. This is no joke of exaggeration.

I got Covid in Dec of 21 took offline for about a month. Ended up in the hospital. then gradually recovered. ...My mother passed away in March. My Father passed away in June and lost my job because (not in that order). I had a car accident in August, totalling my car and going down to a one car family...also landing me in the hospital....again.

finally I got sick again in December of 22. and out of work for 3 weeks.

It seems that everytime Id start to recover from the body blows of the year...another would hit.

So I apologize for my inability to keep things posted or let others know what was going on. Lets just say my mind wasnt on the game.

So Apologies, Not sure if I will be dming or playing anytime soon, more just checking in

I've been very very sick.flu that turned to Pneumonia. Trying to get out of the can't function zone.

I've been very very sick.flu that turned to Pneumonia. Trying to get out of the can't function zone.

I've been very very sick.flu that turned to Pneumonia. Trying to get out of the can't function zone.soon

I've been very very sick.flu that turned to Pneumonia. Trying to get out of the can't function zone.soon

I've been very very sick.flu that turned to Pneumonia. Trying to get out of the can't function zone. Soon

I've been very very sick.flu that turned to Pneumonia. Trying to get out of the can't function zone.

I've been very very sick.flu that turned to Pneumonia. Trying to get out of the can't function zone. Soon

Yarrow knelt putting pressure on the cats wound and allowing the blood to stop before moving closer to the doorway.

The former Hunter reached for Barhador as before, baleful red eyes staring into the elf's rich green eyes with the hatred all unlife has for the living. The Elf dodged the attack yet again

attack vs ac19: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 91d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
22-Eilyne
21-Pila stabilize DC15 Death at -15
19-Tarrow
19-Kuloch
10-Arkhan
9-Ethan
7-Barhador
2-Brunner

Rd3:
Arkhan AC:16(FF:13/T:12)CMD:14 Saves-FO:7 RE:4 WL:9 HP:19/19
Druid {Storm/Rull} 2 Male 1/2 Orc Defenses-none
Barhador AC:15(FF:12/T:13)CMD:16 Saves-FO:+3 RE:+6 WL:+2 HP:10/15
2nd Hunter {Feral/Green Faith} M Elf{Nestornor} Defenses-Immune to Sleep effects, Animal Focus, +1 Will Saves vs Vermin/Animals/Mag Beasts of higher lvl

Brunner AC:18/20w/shield(FF:10/T:16/18w/shield)CMD:15 Saves-FO:+7 RE:+0 WL:+5HP:27/27
2nd Paladin {Stonelord of Torag} M Dwarf Defenses:+4 dodge/giants LoH@1, DR 1/adamantium

Eilyne AC:13(FF:11/T:12)CMD:12 Saves-FO:+5 RE:+5 WL:+0 HP:17/17
2nd Kineticist {Plant} {Diety=undecided} F Human (Taldan) Defenses: 1xd heal 3pts

Ethan AC:17(FF:14/T:13)CMD:12 Saves-FO:+4 RE:+2 WL:+6 HP:15/15
Cleric {Erastil} Male Human Defenses-1xd heal 3 pts

Tarrow AC:18(FF:13/T:16) CMD:14 Saves-FO:1 RE:8 WL:1 HP:17/17
2nd Rogue {Chaldira Zuzaristan} M Halfling Defenses: Adaptable Luck:3xd, +2 to AC vs Goblinoids

vs

Kuloch AC:15(FF:14/T:11)CMD:15 Saves-FO:+3 RE:+2 WL:+5 HP:11/31
Wight 4HD Undead, Medium Immunity to all mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, morale effects, patterns, and phantasms).
Immunity to bleed, death effects, disease, paralysis, poison, sleep effects, and stunning.
Not subject to nonlethal damage, ability drain, or energy drain. Immune to damage to its physical ability scores (Constitution, Dexterity, and Strength), as well as to exhaustion and fatigue effects.
Cannot heal damage on its own if it has no Intelligence score, although it can be healed. Negative energy (such as an inflict spell) can heal undead creatures. The fast healing special quality works regardless of the creature’s Intelligence score.
Immunity to any effect that requires a Fortitude save (unless the effect also works on objects or is harmless).

Pila AC:15(FF:11/T:14)CMD:19(23 vs Trip) Saves-FO:+5 RE:+7 WL:+2 HP:-5/24
Giant Lynx Animal Companion. F 3HD Animal[/spoiler]

I'll give Ovril a day to post then not him

he could shoot the one crawling away.

Morning came and the band of adventurers broke camp heading due north still. About mid morning the came across the road heading to the fortified lumber camp number 1, on the edge of the forest dominated by the werewolf clans.

Reaffirming the tracks continued north they continued. It was a pleasant day travel overland in the rolling green hills of the region. If they weren't on a serious mission itwould be like a picnic. By late afternoon they crossed a hill and could make out the ruins of Elaras orphanage ahead in a small dell. The orphanage had burnt down under suspicious conditions a year ago. Why would the tracks lead straight to them....

Edeldhur sees the green spire energy and his eyes light up with glee at seeing something new. Obviously the energy did something to the body and was drawn to the emerald inlays when the creature list it's necromantic touch to unlife but what exactly the energy did, he was unsure of. He tossed another Acid ball and it struck the remaining skeleton, who also collapsed.

Arcannus was just preparing to swing his longsword when the acid dropped the pile of bones and he slowly lowered his sword and looked around.

Ratel pushes the pile of bones with his bardiche for good measure and glances at the spire expectantly.

Nycholas put his great sword on his shoulder and wonders about the cage.

Arthdane held his longspear at the ready.

Just as before green bolts of magical energy shot out and the remains of the Skelton vanished once the inlays we're touched.

Then in a shimmering of green light the first skeleton was back, completely repaired.

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
26-Skeleton
17--Edeldhur
17-Arcannus
16-Ratel
16-Nycholas
7-Arthdane

Arkhan ran up behind Barhador and told him something he saw when with the horde about fighting undead which caused Barhador's eyes to widen....but he took a more serious defensive stance.

Ethan stepped back and fired an arrow at the Lynx, The arrow went into the dirt between the cats front legs.

Barhador slashed out with Kukri, once again slicing through lifeless flesh.

With regret, Brunner slammed the stone ball into the Giant Lynx skull causing it to fall to the ground, blood seeping from its head. and takes a few steps toward the Wight.

Eilyne pivoted and faced the doorway, pulling a seed and shaping it into a large sawblade and spun it on its side and projected it towards the Wight. Barhador felt the wind of its passing as it struck the creature, slicing into it, spattering gobs of undead flesh out to decorate the room.

The cat continued to bleed on the ground.

stabilize DC14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
22-Eilyne
21-Pila stabilize DC15 Death at -15
19-Tarrow
19-Kuloch
10-Arkhan
9-Ethan
7-Barhador
2-Brunner

Keep posting please for the round. bwahahahah

Edeldhur aimed another acid ball at the one he had tried to hit before, and this time it struck the skeleton in the hip burning into the bone. He then pondered what he knew of skeletons and comparing that to these. they did seem a bit abnormal.

Arcanus then stepped forward and slices his longsword between bars striking at the shoulder of the same skeleton. He hit hard, but the difficulty of finding a weakness in a skeletons bony structure proved to reduce what damage he could do.

Ratel swung at the same one, his bardiche glancing off the bars, he then stepped backwards putting his back to the wall and giving himself some space should tit come out of its cage.

Nycholas growled at his failed attacks and moved in swinging his greatsword accurately through the bars slamming into the creatures spine and snapping it. The bones clattered to the floor.

Arthdane stepped to the side and pushed the longspear through the bars, and once again it slide harmlessly past the bones.

The remaining skeleton squeezed between the bars stepping next to Arcanus and turned his attention on the bard, reaching out with both bone white hands. He avoided both of the reaching arms with deftness.

attacks vs AC14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 41d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 61d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 81d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

From the spire arcs of green energy jolted out to touch the inlays on the skeleton laying on the floor of the cage and it vanished from sight.

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
26-Skeleton
17-Edeldhur
17-Arcannus
16-Ratel
16-Nycholas
7-Arthdane

Cayden looked at a rock on the ground and mentally threw it at the Thug who'd just exited the entangled area. It hit him in the face, cutting his cheek. The Biker became wide eyed and looked around frightened.

Jon moved up and swung the sack of quarters at the Rider on the bike. Threads on the bag came loose and several quarters fell out onto the dirt causing the weight to shift and he missed his target.

Toni moved toward the Bikers destroying the tents ahead, holding the tent peg in her hand. She challenged one of the bikers who was in the Au Bay Gourmet booth

Chloe moved along behind Toni.

The Rider gunned the engine of the motorcycle and tried to force his way past Jon. Jon was surprised at how fast the bike picked up its power and he jumped out of its way as the bike jumped forward and the gang member steered it around by the sherrif station swinging his chain at the display and tearing a wooden support down. He shouted at Jon as he sped forward, Outta my way old man! I gots things to do.

Check DC12: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Bless +1 to attack and fear saves. 8R

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
22-Zania
17 Thugs (x10) 3 Entangled
16-Cayden
15-Jon
15-Toni
10-Chloe
7-Leader
6-Sariel
5-Lt

The doll is tiny. it cannot attack anyone unless its in their space.

Tarrow moved up next to the Giant Lynx and stabbed it in the side with his Rapier

The Undead Hunter struck out at Barhador with a blacked hand that seemed to radiate the cold of unlife. Barhador pulled away from the hand before it sunk its claws into him.

attack AC15 : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 131d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
22-Eilyne
21-Pila
19-Tarrow
19-Kuloch
10-Arkhan
9-Ethan
7-Barhador
2-Brunner

Edeldhur was the first to react, moving forward a bit and tossing a ball of acid at one of the skeletons. It hit a bar on the cage and sizzled weakening the metal.

Arcanus moved over next to the wall and looked at the cage and the skeletons asking if Ratel was alright.

Ratel responded by stepping backward and saying he think he broke something as he swung the bardiche at the reaching arms. A pain in his shoulder that made him wince and pull short his strike.

Nycholas stpped into the doorway and planted himself ready should one get through the bars and reach for him.

Arthdane stpped over next to Arcanus and thrust his longspear through the bars, and through the ribcage, missing a skeleton.

the two skeletons were reaching for Ratel when they realized they couldnt get him, they looked at each other and both grabbed a bar of the cage next to each other, pulling it to try and get an opening for them to get through. the skeleton to the right failed to open the bars wide enough, but the one to the left grabbed the one that the metal had weakened on from the acid ball and pulled hard bending it.....

str check aid another DC10: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
str check to bend bars DC20: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

take an attack of opportunity Ratel and Arthdane

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
26-Skeletons (x2)
17-Edeldhur
17-Arcannus
16-Ratel
16-Nycholas
7-Arthdane

yes. The skeletons are inside the cage. stuck? well that remains to be seen.

ok you should have control of both Eva and Merlot when we start the next combat. for now the map shows the area.

Ratel moved in the room and turned to look at the bench. As he stepped on a flagstone, he heard an audible click and a cage descended quickly from the ceiling with two leather harnesses holding two skeletons inside of it. Ratel quickly tried to get out of the area, and the cages slammed into his shoulder as he jumped to avoid being stuck inside.

As the cage struck the floor, the two skeletons wriggled out of their harnesses and reached through the bars for Ratel. He pulled back away from both, avoiding their reaching arms.

attack with cage vs AC17: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 352d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

Reflex save DC14: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

attack Ratel vs AC17: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 71d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 61d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 161d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
26-Skeletons (x2)
17-Edeldhur
17-Arcannus
16-Ratel
16-Nycholas
7-Arthdane

Eva. Make sure you join the roll 20

Falcons Hollow

oops. sorry

The group headed almost due north following the easily noticed tracks. WWhen the sun dipped low on the horizon theyd made it about a mile inland and setup camp. After a night of sleep, they arose and set breaking camp, ready to follow the tracks and find these would be adventurers...

encounter 25%: 1d100 ⇒ 37

Checking the lock and the door, Arcannus finds nothing unusual and it is not locked. He opens the door to see the room as described by Arthdane.

in his continued study of the area, he also notices a rune in azlanti on the floor before the glowing spire.

All his guesswork can imagine is someone was trying to see if they could connect spider parts to humans to make undead who could possibly climb walls? or move through spider webs quicker?

Fatigued
A fatigued character can neither run nor charge and takes a –2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity. Doing anything that would normally cause fatigue causes the fatigued character to become exhausted. After 8 hours of complete rest, fatigued characters are no longer fatigued.

1.Ellie
2.Ming
3.Terry

Ming had clung to the ropes in the netting of sails and watched as Scrimshae plummeted down, trying to spur her fatigued muscles to move.

Seadreamer looked and glanced at Brunhild who was springing to action looking back and grabbing a rope handing it towards him. He grabbed it and slid down the rope to the deck, landing at the rail.

Terry yelled "Man overboard!" which was almost lost in the noise of the wind, but crew members spun their heads around. He reached down and grabbed a coil of rope and began to twirl an end over his head.

hit touch armor class range increment 10' He's 20' away right now counting down You may use the roll in the previous post

Brunhild grabbed a rope from the crows nest that was hanging down and handed it to Seadreamr who dropped to the deck quickly. SHe tied the other end off around her waist hanging up their in the upper sails area.

Abel is stnading near the ships rail when he watches scrimshaw hit the water and starts trying to swim for dear life. Ellie and Seadreamer both land on the deck nearby.

Destinie glanced at Ming and slowly slid down to deck some 15' feet away.. and paused with the rolling deck under her feet.

Ming also slid down a line to land on the deck and stood their tiredly hanging onto the line looking at the edge of the ship.

Scrimshaw Hit the water hard and it almost knocked the wind out of him. He tried to swim in the heaving waves to stay near the ship. Try as he may he moved 5' away from the ship, though he didnt go under.

damage from fall: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8
Swim Check DC20: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
19-Ming
18-Scrimshaw
16-Seadreamer
16-Terry
14-Brunhild
13-Ellie
10-Abel
1-Destinie

Cayden?

Eilyne heard the warning and began to back pedal leaving the foliage behind and moving towards the group when she saw the Giant Lynx she loosed another seed towards it. The large thorn of wood stuck into the side of the cat as it rushed towards Ethan.

The Giant Lynx sprang from its hiding place and rushed towards the Priest pulling up energy to hurt its master, A thorn hit it in the side injuring it but it leaped towards Ethan reaching out with claws and mouth. Ethan sw the lynx rushing him and prepared for the pouncing cat, and side stepped at the last moment as the Lynx landed behind him. Lynx ac is13this round now.

Pounce attack vs AC17 Bite, Claw, Claw, Rake, Grab: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 161d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 71d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 111d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 41d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 271d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 251d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 41d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 191d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Initiative Tracker Bold May Go
22-Eilyne
21-Pila
19-Tarrow
19-Kuloch
10-Arkhan
9-Ethan
7-Barhador
2-Brunner

Imara walked up disguised as a half orc and spoke in orc to them chastising them for taking all the loot.

Rydell moved to the side of one of the buildings further away and blended into the shadows cast by the flames nearby.

Ovril took a few steps forward and performed a minor magic incantation.

Rory and his wolves charged down the alleyway and came around near the cliff leading down the the lower quarter. he saw the orc at the edge of a torn open building by boulders with the majority of the looters inside sifting through the rubble. Thistle rushing forward and grabbing the orc by the leg and jerking him off his feet. Rory stabbed out but his rapier bent and flexed off his armor as the angle changed. Storm lunged and barked but did not connect.

Imara feigned surprise and used a word they were unfamiliar with and the nearby orc looked puzzled, and had he been smarter he might have figured something out....

Shel moved along the front of buildings out of line of sight of the orcs a scroll in her hand.

The orc on the ground near Rory tried to crawl away from the menacing wolves [ooc all three get attacks of opportunities.[/ooc]

an orc came through the rubble getting closer trying to protect his crawling fellow orc.

another orc came through the building and opened the door coming out next to Ovril.

Another could be seen behind that one.

another orc moved through the rubble towards Rory.

The one looking puzzled at Imara, shook his head and motioned for her to come with him and he moved to attack Rory, swiging his curved blade at the Halfling astride the wolf. Rory ducked under the swinging blade.

attack AC20: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 112d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8

Potion of Disguise 38M 1R

initiative Order Bold May Go

21-Imara
20-Rydell [b]stealth 18
19-Ovril
8-Rory
6-Shel[/B]
2-Orcs (x6)

reminder of areas
1.-Gate Barrier to Upper Quarter
2.-Drogars House.
3.-Looters
4.-Looters
5.-Looters
6.-Captured Tower with Orc Leader
7.-Resident fighting off Traitors
8.-Rescue Rabus
9.-pets hunting residents
10.-Injured Resident from collapsing East Tower
11.-Central Barricade with Omast
12.-Looters---Current
13. Wall and Towers with Militia atop
14. Gate to Lower Quarter

for all

Arthdane puts a hand to the stone surface of the door in the alcove and concentrates for time, and he can see past the door into the room. The room isdimly lit by the glowing green crystal central spire which intrudes into the room in the north west corner, besides that the room is 30' by 30'.

A stout wooden table stands along the wall opposite it. On the table are three rotting human corpses and the remnants of a black hairy spider the size of a dog.

One corpse has had all of its limbs sawed off and its body is cut open exposing internal organs. A second corpse has had all of its limbs removed and sewn in their place are spider legs from the spider corpse on the table. The human arms and legs are neatly stacked next to the spider corpse.

A bucket of blood sits on the floor under the table and needles with lengs of silk thread attached are stuck in a hand sized block of wax atop the table.

Cathoris looks around and realizes they are about 15 miles west of the village.

A quick check of the horizon and he also realizes itll be dark in about 20 minutes. Theres no road to follow and its rolling hills in this area. So very easy in the dark to get misoriented if they travelled at night.

The group moved forward staring down the hall that looked like it branched off to the north ahead. Their footsteps echoed in the underground area. It was eerily silent. The ceiling went from 20' high in the foyer area to 10' high in the hall. There didnt appear to be anything remarkable in the hallway.

trees and large mounds of ice. Yeah I thought about doing that a few ways, and finally decided to stay with a more realistic approach.