Having recovered two fragments of the powerful ring, the party was ready to make a third attempt at taking the last ring fragment from Carrasthinian. Despite the admonition from Senator Avitus to leave the lich as a problem for the empire to solve, they set out at night. The Garlic Frog had no crew to … “Session #198 – Taking the Third Ring Fragment”
Category: Tienarth’s Raiders
Session #197 – Swamps of the Naked Isle
After returning from clearing the ape lair smelling of sweet incense, the party enjoyed several days of unusual generosity in Osrendell’s one tavern. The many offers of free mugs of ale gradually reduced just as the whole routine was becoming tiresome. Nothing much happened for nearly two weeks (9/15 – 9/26) except that Ollie produced … “Session #197 – Swamps of the Naked Isle”
Session #196 – Amulet Found with Filthy Apes
The following adventurers set out from Osrendell on the morning of 9/13: Ollie, Jerker, Elaria, Urgesh, Tienarth, Hocuspo, Ferris, Nate. They intended to revisit the tower on the eastern side of the Naked Isle. They’d remembered a book recovered from the tower by a villager that bore strange symbols and six eyes. The decision was … “Session #196 – Amulet Found with Filthy Apes”
Session #195 – Mauled by Molok Maniacs
Having returned to the Naked Isle the day before (9/1), the party resolved to set out the next day for Carrasthinian’s island. They conferred with Zhargrave, who once again declined their invitation to come along. He did agree to another ceremony where he communed with an angel of the lord. He explained that another miracle … “Session #195 – Mauled by Molok Maniacs”
Session #194 – Aderian Liberates Some Dwarves
On the 23rd day of the 8th month, a mysterious ship was spotted approaching the Naked Isle. Dour-faced dwarves rowed without enthusiasm, bringing a ragged caravel into the wharf. The wind passed easily through many gaping holes in the sails, hanging limp from the masts. Chains rattled as a single elf cried out for the … “Session #194 – Aderian Liberates Some Dwarves”
Session #193 – Taking the Head of the Old Man
Eighteen days the Garlic Frog remained anchored north of the Island of Lonesome Shoulders. During this time, the party merely watched and waited. Twice they were battered by storms. The ship was grounded for safety and later freed from the rocks without damage. From a long distance, they saw a huge hump moving through the … “Session #193 – Taking the Head of the Old Man”
Session #192 – Three Ogre Magi
On the 22nd day of the 7th month, the Garlic Frog set anchor at Phakta’s island. Saul’s ragged body, wrapped in sailcloth and bound with ropes, was loaded into the longboat and rowed up the Manrose River to the base of Mount Virlis. Ollie carried the body up the half-mile of stairs to Phakta’s temple … “Session #192 – Three Ogre Magi”
Session #191 – Devoted to Phakta
Having recovered one part of the magic ring, and copious treasure besides, a week of relaxation commenced on the Naked Isle. Aderian and Ollie both gave generously to Zhargrave’s mission, and they both seemed to have benefited from the recent experience of delving into Hestrin’s tomb. Likewise, Hocuspo, devoted follower to Tienarth, discovered some new … “Session #191 – Devoted to Phakta”
Session #190 – Ring Fragment Recovered
Aderian came back from death a changed man. His testimony about the afterlife was strong, and his retellings were popular events at Zhargrave’s daily meetings with the faithful. He told of his spirit being drowned, dragged deep into a the darkest pit in the sea, with heavy chains holding him down. And there he was … “Session #190 – Ring Fragment Recovered”
Session #189 – Eight Versus Eight in Hestrin’s Tomb
Tienarth’s Raiders waited for several days, anchored near Hestrin Island until food stores ran low. The sailed for the Naked Isle with the captured ship in tow. Unfortunately, a fierce storm struck on the second day, and the ship was lost. The pirates were rescued, and all hands made it back to the Naked Isle … “Session #189 – Eight Versus Eight in Hestrin’s Tomb”