Monthly Archives November 2006

Traveling across the desert, the group makes their way to the mysterious city. When within site of the city walls it becomes evident that the entire area used to be somewhere else. It looks as though the entire city was plucked from a mountain region and dropped here in the middle of the desert. There are trees and other vegetation surrounding the city as well as a waterfront and docks that also seems to have been transplanted to this location.

Upon arrival at the gates the elves in the group (Orthan, Greenleaf & Skilver) are looked over very closely. Greenleaf must pay a toll of 100gp presumably because of his race and alignment. It seems as though the city is slanted toward the evil side of things. The gate clerk (Armigan) asks each of the group their name and occupation...

Upon leaving Orlbar, the group travels towards the desert lands. The road is uneventful for many days. The party makes their way into the eastern mountains and arrives at the Dawn Pass. Controlled by a mighty beholder, each party member must pay a toll of 10 gold pieces to be granted safe passage. After traveling for several more days the group makes camp in the final foothills just above the vast desert floor. The shinning city can be seen as just a glimmer on the horizon. Greenleaf and Max begin making daily flights to scout the best rout to the city.

One afternoon the party encounters a group of soldiers traveling away from the city. The druids help them with some quick water to wine as a gesture of good will...