Malcolmsfort #26 – Dragon’s Lair

Having searched the throne room, Novak lead the party onward where they immediately came upon a room and a horrible sight. A savage knelt over bound captives along with a menagerie of ghoulish foodstuffs. Various body parts of animals, monsters and men were in different states of consumption, and one of the savages added to … “Malcolmsfort #26 – Dragon’s Lair”

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Malcolmsfort #25 – Alas, Poor Yarick!

Meanwhile, at the home of the two witches, Queenie was pulled back from the brink of death due to their magic. She needed to rest. Novak and the dwarf attended to the body of Brian, Novak’s deceased hireling. The dwarf spoke a few words over the grave. The priest offered fine wine. Novak remained silent. … “Malcolmsfort #25 – Alas, Poor Yarick!”

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Malcolmsfort #24 – Ogre Balls

Slateholm They rested a week in Slateholm, waiting on Benabil to evaluate their loot. Novak spent heavily on drink. He and his two hirelings sampled many of the taverns. He heard something about elves causing trouble for halflings but couldn’t remember the context when he woke up the next day. The priest retreated to Abramsh’s … “Malcolmsfort #24 – Ogre Balls”

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Malcolmsfort #23 – Evil Mice

While Cora the halfling checked a door to the east, Novak kept an eye on the room beyond the open doorway. A curtain hung behind a dining table. Presently, the curtain fluttered. Novak took a defensive stance. The halfling came running, fumbled a leap atop the table and then pulled the curtain aside to face … “Malcolmsfort #23 – Evil Mice”

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Malcolmsfort #22 – Taste Glue and Find Out

The winter that followed the battle with werewolves was hard for Novak. Despite gainful employment as the head of the city militia, he suffered two setbacks. First, a charlatan bilked him of part of his hard-earned wealth. Second, he soon fell ill and was unable to work for four months. All winter he lay in … “Malcolmsfort #22 – Taste Glue and Find Out”

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Malcolmsfort #21 – Werewolves

They agreed to a perfect plan. The halfling and the elf would sneak up, using a sleep spell to put down many of the wolves. Then the cleric would run up to hold the girl. Wind was no consideration, and their scent drifted through the air to alert the wolves. As the pair crept forward, … “Malcolmsfort #21 – Werewolves”

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Malcolmsfort #20 – Wolves

The business of dispatching the hobgoblins was over. The dead were buried or burned. With loot stuffed in sacks, they marched back to Untala. Encountering no trouble, they split the loot and relaxed for a week. Though tavern dwellers listened eagerly about the big tree and the magic pool, they were warned off from finding … “Malcolmsfort #20 – Wolves”

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Malcolmsfort #19 – Big Fort

Following is another report from the trident-wielding warrior, Novak. Details, such as names or the distinction between elf and half-elf are largely lost on the barely-literate Novak. More learned comrades of his might relate a more coherent narrative. The following account was the best history preserves. The big tree called himself Ironroot, and under his … “Malcolmsfort #19 – Big Fort”

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Malcolmsfort #18 – Big Tree

Following is another report from the trident-wielding warrior, Novak. Details, such as names or the distinction between elf and half-elf are largely lost on the barely-literate Novak. More learned comrades of his might relate a more coherent narrative. The following account was the best history preserves. Many months passed after the Battle of Untala. Hailed … “Malcolmsfort #18 – Big Tree”

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Malcolmsfort #17 – Battle for Untala

Following is another report from the trident-wielding warrior, Novak. Details, such as names or the distinction between elf and half-elf are largely lost on the barely-literate Novak. More learned comrades of his might relate a more coherent narrative. The following account was the best history preserves. After a few days to rest, they used the … “Malcolmsfort #17 – Battle for Untala”

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