In the days that followed the meeting with the Queen-elect Mariala found herself increasingly caught up in the swirl of events at Court. The young monarch had not had many close friends before her father’s sudden elevation, but in the months since then the number of young noblewomen who suddenly found her fascinating had skyrocketed. … Continue reading
Interlude III – Erol
After Vulk and Mariala had met with Master Vetaris, a fairly long and grueling afternoon by their own account, Erol had expected to be called to meet with the man himself. Although he had never had much to do with the T’ara Kul in the earlier parts of his life, and frankly had only half … Continue reading
Interlude II – Devrik
On the morning of the second day after their return to Dor Dür Devrik left the keep just as the sun was beginning to lighten the eastern sky. Raven alone saw him off in that pale gray light – he’d said his good-byes to his friends the night before, and kissed his sleeping son in … Continue reading
Interlude I – Homecoming
Black Hawk sent a runner to inform Draik that the Hand was returned, and request that he wait upon them in Ser Alakor’s solar in the keep. He joined them on the short walk to the town and up the hill to the fortress, filling them in on the recent local happenings, which were few … Continue reading
Interlude at the House of Mystery
Glad to have some expert advice from the Star Council, if somewhat uncertain about their new associate’s actual field experience, Vulk led Tarbol Arbitar to where Farendol lay, expalining how the Telnori had come to be killed and resurrected. “I think he may be in some sort of healing trance,” the Kasiran cantor concluded. “I … Continue reading
Aftermath of A Death in the Family
It took the Hand far less time to make their way back out of the Prison of Haranol than it had to penetrate it. When they arrived back at the large entrance chamber, they found the mules waiting patiently, Barbarian 55 still asleep, and the sun just beginning to rise in the east. The storm … Continue reading
The Iron Knight, Part III – A Death in the Family
The Hand set off from the ruins of Yalura with Farendol in the lead, the lurid red light of Gendor’s Comet glowing ominously on their right before the rising winds lifted enough dust into the air to obscure it. Despite the danger of the growing storm, they were all relieved when the comet was hidden … Continue reading
The Iron Knight, Part II – The Wrath of Khanaribus
Farendol led the way across the Ebony Bridge and into the ruins of the once-mighty city of Yalura, and the Hand needed no encouragement to use all the cover that shattered walls and dust-drifted piles of rubble could provide. With this slow, methodical approach they took almost an hour to reach the former heart of … Continue reading
The Iron Knight, Part I – Raiders of the Lost City
It took only a few hours for the Hand to gather all the equipment and supplies they would need, including two mules to carry enough food for a tenday. They also filled up a large number of water skins, although Korwin assured the group that he could conjure up water whenever they needed it… a … Continue reading
Aftermath of the Onyx Throne Scam
The stone mason’s cart, though now empty, limited the pace of the Hand of Fortune as they made their leisurely way back to stately Elidar Manor. The pace suited everyone’s mood, spared the horses, and allowed Ergaboreth to keep a comfortable walk, as they enjoyed the high summer days. They celebrated Maita Lai, the summer solstice, … Continue reading