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	Cardinal, Naimon and Sabastian meeting in the Eisenkirche city, in the county of Palentine. It's a large bustling metropolis with much to offer and part of the Holy Empire. The city contains many competent magicians and many interesting goods. Sabastian discovered they sell bronze which is at strong as steel, and after some enquiries meets with the smiths guild. One must apprentice with them for some years to learn the techniques, but there are exception if a tasks if perform the guild master ~~â€“~~ and there is one looking for rubies from the chest of pagan idols, Herne the Hunter, located in the north.<BR>		Cardinal, Naimon and Sabastian meeting in the Eisenkirche city, in the county of Palentine. It's a large bustling metropolis with much to offer and part of the Holy Empire. The city contains many competent magicians and many interesting goods. Sabastian discovered they sell bronze which is at strong as steel, and after some enquiries meets with the smiths guild. One must apprentice with them for some years to learn the techniques, but there are exception if a tasks if perform the guild master - and there is one looking for rubies from the chest of pagan idols, Herne the Hunter, located in the north.<BR>

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	Over the next few days, we plan. We want to find and slay the remaining Ogres as they are still dangerous creatures. Summoning some wolves we learn they have not seen any Orgres, but their pack is fleeing a fearsome creature. Divining the stars, after a few drinks, Sabastian learns it is a vampire. Talking to the locals about the terrain the Cardinal decided the stars were wrong as there was lots of flowing water the vampire would have needed to cross. Checking the tea leaves we see it's a were-badger, and well see it in the area again in about 22 days.<BR>		Over the next few days, we plan. We want to find and slay the remaining Ogres as they are still dangerous creatures. Summoning some wolves we learn they have not seen any Orgres, but their pack is fleeing a fearsome creature. Divining the stars, after a few drinks, Sabastian learns it is a vampire. Talking to the locals about the terrain the Cardinal decided the stars were wrong as there was lots of flowing water the vampire would have needed to cross. Checking the tea leaves we see it's a were-badger, and well see it in the area again in about 22 days.<BR>

	After a few days of recovery, we set off after the Ogres. Logan uses his masterful tracking skills, and a locate spell, to find the breasts. Taking a boat across the bay, past Akon, and trek for many hours through muddy water deep into the woods to finally locate the Orgres ~~â€“~~ they are asleep in a deep copse of woods. After a brief talk Sabastian offers to sneak in and turn them to mice with the wicker skin change, what could go wrong!<BR>		After a few days of recovery, we set off after the Ogres. Logan uses his masterful tracking skills, and a locate spell, to find the breasts. Taking a boat across the bay, past Akon, and trek for many hours through muddy water deep into the woods to finally locate the Orgres - they are asleep in a deep copse of woods. After a brief talk Sabastian offers to sneak in and turn them to mice with the wicker skin change, what could go wrong!<BR>

	;It goes wrong		;It goes wrong
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	More long days of travel continue as we follow the location. Sabastian summons some wolves, they are very cuddly but are unable to provide any useful information. As the Ogres seem to be heading north Logan finds a quicker route and we are able to get ahead of the Ogres. We rest, exhausted after the many days of hard travel, and awaiting the arrival of the Ogres.<BR>		More long days of travel continue as we follow the location. Sabastian summons some wolves, they are very cuddly but are unable to provide any useful information. As the Ogres seem to be heading north Logan finds a quicker route and we are able to get ahead of the Ogres. We rest, exhausted after the many days of hard travel, and awaiting the arrival of the Ogres.<BR>

	As the ogres camp for the night Sabastian sneaks in and drops the hemlock into their cook pots, the ogres are large so it won't have much effect ~~â€“~~ but every little bit helps. Some hours later we attack. Many darknesses, fears and weapon blows later 6 ogres are dead or turned to mice, four escape. Logan is nursing a vicious stomach wound. We decide they will not return and we head back.<BR>		As the ogres camp for the night Sabastian sneaks in and drops the hemlock into their cook pots, the ogres are large so it won't have much effect - but every little bit helps. Some hours later we attack. Many darknesses, fears and weapon blows later 6 ogres are dead or turned to mice, four escape. Logan is nursing a vicious stomach wound. We decide they will not return and we head back.<BR>

	;Back to town		;Back to town

	Some days later we arrive back at Winterkell and rest up, sleeping in a bed seems luxurious after the many days of sleeping on the cold, snow-covered ground. Turning a mouse back to an Ogre we interrogate him ~~â€“~~ its explained that dark skinned people in flying canoes and wielding powerful magic tasked the Ogres to kill all the humans. Their plan was to magically breed quickly and kill every human. Dispatching the Ogre we turn our sights to the food shortage. Some wagons of food have arrived in our absence, but more food is required. We decide to head to Eisenkirche and assist their contact, Peter, with arranging further wagons. Heading to Eisenkirche shout take less than a week, but it takes almost three due to some strange magic ~~â€“~~ we discover it is also making the distance to the north of Eisenkirche shorter, which would make the Ogre invasion easier.<BR>		Some days later we arrive back at Winterkell and rest up, sleeping in a bed seems luxurious after the many days of sleeping on the cold, snow-covered ground. Turning a mouse back to an Ogre we interrogate him - its explained that dark skinned people in flying canoes and wielding powerful magic tasked the Ogres to kill all the humans. Their plan was to magically breed quickly and kill every human. Dispatching the Ogre we turn our sights to the food shortage. Some wagons of food have arrived in our absence, but more food is required. We decide to head to Eisenkirche and assist their contact, Peter, with arranging further wagons. Heading to Eisenkirche shout take less than a week, but it takes almost three due to some strange magic - we discover it is also making the distance to the north of Eisenkirche shorter, which would make the Ogre invasion easier.<BR>

	Eisenkirche		Eisenkirche
	During our trip we take precautions on the night the full moon to protect against Naimons change. We bury him neck up in the ground and watch him change, feeling secure knowing we'll be safe ~~â€“~~ until he begins to dig his way out. We beat him unconscious and use a skin change to transform him from his fearsome wolverine to that of a man, which is far more manageable. <BR>		During our trip we take precautions on the night the full moon to protect against Naimons change. We bury him neck up in the ground and watch him change, feeling secure knowing we'll be safe - until he begins to dig his way out. We beat him unconscious and use a skin change to transform him from his fearsome wolverine to that of a man, which is far more manageable. <BR>
	We arrive at Eisenkirche and locate Peter, he is preparing a second wagon train of food for Eichelhorn and would welcome our assistance guarding the wagons. We spend just over a week exploring the town, it has a large bustling population, and learning about magic, trading and getting our reward for Ogre ears. <BR>		We arrive at Eisenkirche and locate Peter, he is preparing a second wagon train of food for Eichelhorn and would welcome our assistance guarding the wagons. We spend just over a week exploring the town, it has a large bustling population, and learning about magic, trading and getting our reward for Ogre ears. <BR>
	Amber Network		Amber Network
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	Some time, and much walking later, we make our way to the coast and arrive at the large bustling town of Gothenburg. Many languages are spoken here, but we only understand a few, but they have a fantastic variety of fish for sale and an amazing library. Many religions are present here and we hear the leaders want to keep the city free of exclusively one religion, the rumours are that a cabal rule the city through the puppet city leader.<BR>		Some time, and much walking later, we make our way to the coast and arrive at the large bustling town of Gothenburg. Many languages are spoken here, but we only understand a few, but they have a fantastic variety of fish for sale and an amazing library. Many religions are present here and we hear the leaders want to keep the city free of exclusively one religion, the rumours are that a cabal rule the city through the puppet city leader.<BR>

	Making use of the library, Naimon learns much of dragons. Sabastian collates information about the ogre and learns of an Ogre village many days north in the fjords. We sail to the town of Trondheim and meet a friendly Bishop that looks after the town. The village of ogres is a week away by boat, it has only recently appeared but has brought a history with it ~~â€“~~ some think it has been around for years. We recruit five dim, but eager, axeman and are sailed many days up a fjord to the Ogre village and slip of the boat under cover of night.<BR>		Making use of the library, Naimon learns much of dragons. Sabastian collates information about the ogre and learns of an Ogre village many days north in the fjords. We sail to the town of Trondheim and meet a friendly Bishop that looks after the town. The village of ogres is a week away by boat, it has only recently appeared but has brought a history with it - some think it has been around for years. We recruit five dim, but eager, axeman and are sailed many days up a fjord to the Ogre village and slip of the boat under cover of night.<BR>

	;Flaming Ogres		;Flaming Ogres

	The Ogre village is small and dominated by two longhouses, it also has a port with four longboats. We sneak about the village and find the majority of Ogres are sleeping the longhouses, including three Ogresses. We plot. We start by quietly sabotaging all but one of the boats, and sneak under and on the roof of the longhouses. We use various magics to set them alight and the chaos begins. Much fighting later, we have slain 2 Ogresses and 12 Ogres ~~â€“~~ the others fled to the woods. <BR>		The Ogre village is small and dominated by two longhouses, it also has a port with four longboats. We sneak about the village and find the majority of Ogres are sleeping the longhouses, including three Ogresses. We plot. We start by quietly sabotaging all but one of the boats, and sneak under and on the roof of the longhouses. We use various magics to set them alight and the chaos begins. Much fighting later, we have slain 2 Ogresses and 12 Ogres - the others fled to the woods. <BR>

	Leaving the village to burn to the ground we clumsily sail back to Trondheim in the liberated longboat, our journey takes much longer than it should due to our lack of people and inexperienced sailing abilities. Our trip is interrupted by tentacles that lunge over the side of the boat and try to sink us, but we manage to slay the beast and take its body back with us. The alchemist pays highly for its parts. <BR>		Leaving the village to burn to the ground we clumsily sail back to Trondheim in the liberated longboat, our journey takes much longer than it should due to our lack of people and inexperienced sailing abilities. Our trip is interrupted by tentacles that lunge over the side of the boat and try to sink us, but we manage to slay the beast and take its body back with us. The alchemist pays highly for its parts. <BR>
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	;Bear Island		;Bear Island

	We travel to Trondheim and then Gothenburg. We learn some additional magic and hire some sailors, we head out to Bear Island ~~â€“~~ the rumoured headquarters of the Ogres. We travel for a week at sea, a tiring and wet journey, and approach the cold and windswept island in the dark. An Ogre village is on the east of the island so we land on the west coast and walk many hours across the island. The arctic conditions exhaust us. <BR>		We travel to Trondheim and then Gothenburg. We learn some additional magic and hire some sailors, we head out to Bear Island - the rumoured headquarters of the Ogres. We travel for a week at sea, a tiring and wet journey, and approach the cold and windswept island in the dark. An Ogre village is on the east of the island so we land on the west coast and walk many hours across the island. The arctic conditions exhaust us. <BR>

	The Ogres have built an enormous single longhouse that is L shaped, it was made with bound earth and it sits on stilts, it holds about a hundred Ogres and four Orgresses. They seem to take orders from a magical portal on the wall. The other structure is a Graving dock, with four longboats. We plot and decide to return back to Trondheim to make magical earth tremor traps, and learn some magic. <BR>		The Ogres have built an enormous single longhouse that is L shaped, it was made with bound earth and it sits on stilts, it holds about a hundred Ogres and four Orgresses. They seem to take orders from a magical portal on the wall. The other structure is a Graving dock, with four longboats. We plot and decide to return back to Trondheim to make magical earth tremor traps, and learn some magic. <BR>
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	;Svarlbard Island		;Svarlbard Island

	The Cardinal had learnt that knowledge of Houses of Life might be located in a remote and difficult to locate island. We head off with our enhanced crew and locate the island surprisingly easily. It's cold and windswept, with polar bears and seals on the coast. We trek our way, from a convenient shore along the coast of a natural harbour and find a strangely trapezoidal shaped building, with a worn wooden frame and black glass walls. The building is huge inside, with a huge number of levels going up and down. The top-level ends in the astral and the bottom of the abyss. Whilst there are windows in the library, they would need to be broken to exit which would almost certainly result in the destruction of the entire library. After many days of study, we learn various things; knowledge of the Crescenti family, the location of an astral event (very close) and some incantations ~~â€“~~ but no knowledge of the house of life. We depart and sail to a mountain on a close island, we climb and wait for the astrological event ~~â€“~~ which reveals the location of etheldum, which we mine. It's a busy night and difficult task, but we locate 10oz.<BR>		The Cardinal had learnt that knowledge of Houses of Life might be located in a remote and difficult to locate island. We head off with our enhanced crew and locate the island surprisingly easily. It's cold and windswept, with polar bears and seals on the coast. We trek our way, from a convenient shore along the coast of a natural harbour and find a strangely trapezoidal shaped building, with a worn wooden frame and black glass walls. The building is huge inside, with a huge number of levels going up and down. The top-level ends in the astral and the bottom of the abyss. Whilst there are windows in the library, they would need to be broken to exit which would almost certainly result in the destruction of the entire library. After many days of study, we learn various things; knowledge of the Crescenti family, the location of an astral event (very close) and some incantations - but no knowledge of the house of life. We depart and sail to a mountain on a close island, we climb and wait for the astrological event - which reveals the location of etheldum, which we mine. It's a busy night and difficult task, but we locate 10oz.<BR>

	;Going legit		;Going legit
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	Following our return, we discuss the vampires with the Bishop. They are quiet at the moment but will be active again in Winter. Loading up on equipment we head across the maintain range to the east and begin looking for bolt holes of the vampires. We detect three hidden underground under a burnt-out hut, their bodies are desiccated and in a torpor state. Unable to dig them out that day we head off and stay overnight in a village in a lake.<BR>		Following our return, we discuss the vampires with the Bishop. They are quiet at the moment but will be active again in Winter. Loading up on equipment we head across the maintain range to the east and begin looking for bolt holes of the vampires. We detect three hidden underground under a burnt-out hut, their bodies are desiccated and in a torpor state. Unable to dig them out that day we head off and stay overnight in a village in a lake.<BR>

	The next day murders are reported at a close-by village, the vampires have arisen and slain. We located a ghoul minion in the village that we track for the day, and that evening confront it and a vampire in the basement of an alchemist hut. We slay they both and discover they have foul potions to collect the souls of those they slay. Returning to their 'lair" we discover the vampires all gone, but the help of demonic magic (Signot - Marque of Corruption) ~~â€“~~ they may have traded them spirits. Through some luck, we discover they are almost 7000m to the east.<BR>		The next day murders are reported at a close-by village, the vampires have arisen and slain. We located a ghoul minion in the village that we track for the day, and that evening confront it and a vampire in the basement of an alchemist hut. We slay they both and discover they have foul potions to collect the souls of those they slay. Returning to their 'lair" we discover the vampires all gone, but the help of demonic magic (Signot - Marque of Corruption) - they may have traded them spirits. Through some luck, we discover they are almost 7000m to the east.<BR>

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	;Dragon hunting		;Dragon hunting

	We head about 20 miles east to explore the crater. There we encounter some wolves that speak of a dangerous figure, smaller than the dragon, that leaves an emptiness in their scent detection and seems to live in the mountains ~~â€“~~ they fear it more than the dragon. Looking at the stars they tell us the dragon will attack us on sight. <BR>		We head about 20 miles east to explore the crater. There we encounter some wolves that speak of a dangerous figure, smaller than the dragon, that leaves an emptiness in their scent detection and seems to live in the mountains - they fear it more than the dragon. Looking at the stars they tell us the dragon will attack us on sight. <BR>

	Under the cover of stealth, we approach the lip of the crater and watch for many hours. On the eastern side of the crater is the hole, near the center of the impact. We see 20 frost giant, digging foundations, which are supervised by 6 Ogre Magi. Eventually the dragon appears, about 40 ft long and whose scales are crimson around the edge, and appears to give orders to the Ogre Magi.<BR>		Under the cover of stealth, we approach the lip of the crater and watch for many hours. On the eastern side of the crater is the hole, near the center of the impact. We see 20 frost giant, digging foundations, which are supervised by 6 Ogre Magi. Eventually the dragon appears, about 40 ft long and whose scales are crimson around the edge, and appears to give orders to the Ogre Magi.<BR>

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	A few evenings later we are being pulled by a giant squid (Hook), under Naimons darkness, toward the ogre vessels anchored some distance offshore. There are three connected boats, one fancy looking and two skiffs. As we are closing the fancy boat disconnects and sails away at an astonishing speed (magic). We spot the heraldry of a Krenchenti (three crescent moons on a shield) a merchant family from Kendrin, the, on the departing boat. They are behind the Ogre raids!<BR>		A few evenings later we are being pulled by a giant squid (Hook), under Naimons darkness, toward the ogre vessels anchored some distance offshore. There are three connected boats, one fancy looking and two skiffs. As we are closing the fancy boat disconnects and sails away at an astonishing speed (magic). We spot the heraldry of a Krenchenti (three crescent moons on a shield) a merchant family from Kendrin, the, on the departing boat. They are behind the Ogre raids!<BR>

	Once we are close, we hear the ~~â€œgrunting~~" sounds of celebrations. We are revolted. Hook carries Sabastian the rest of the way and he stealthily deposits time delayed grenados on the two boats. There is much panic when the grenados explode and the Ogres cannot extinguish the spreading fires, two Orgres in light armour (mages) leap overboard, into the maw of Hook. The Cardinal begins peppering them with fire bolts, which adds to the chaos. The ogres abandon one boat and all pile onto the other, which is in the better condition. There are many ogres are in the water and Hook begins a feed frenzy.<BR>		Once we are close, we hear the "grunting" sounds of celebrations. We are revolted. Hook carries Sabastian the rest of the way and he stealthily deposits time delayed grenados on the two boats. There is much panic when the grenados explode and the Ogres cannot extinguish the spreading fires, two Orgres in light armour (mages) leap overboard, into the maw of Hook. The Cardinal begins peppering them with fire bolts, which adds to the chaos. The ogres abandon one boat and all pile onto the other, which is in the better condition. There are many ogres are in the water and Hook begins a feed frenzy.<BR>

	The large Ogress (wiccan) takes command and start pursuing us, even burning they are faster than us and we begin worrying they'll catch us. Spells and weapons are exchanged until the Ogres are forced to abandon the chase and head to shore before they sink. Some well-placed darts final slay the Ogress and she falls into the sea. The remaining Ogres (about 10) make it to shore and flee into the forest. We pick up the bodies of the mages and head to shore.		The large Ogress (wiccan) takes command and start pursuing us, even burning they are faster than us and we begin worrying they'll catch us. Spells and weapons are exchanged until the Ogres are forced to abandon the chase and head to shore before they sink. Some well-placed darts final slay the Ogress and she falls into the sea. The remaining Ogres (about 10) make it to shore and flee into the forest. We pick up the bodies of the mages and head to shore.
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	The party retreat a few miles away and rest up for a few hours, letting the Ogres settle down before heading back to bother them again. Logan spots tracks and spore of an enormous creature, he estimates its at least 8ft tall and weighs many hundreds of pounds, and is definitely a gigantic were-badger. Given the enormous difficulty of finding the badger, we decide to leave the ogres alone and track down the Badger<BR>		The party retreat a few miles away and rest up for a few hours, letting the Ogres settle down before heading back to bother them again. Logan spots tracks and spore of an enormous creature, he estimates its at least 8ft tall and weighs many hundreds of pounds, and is definitely a gigantic were-badger. Given the enormous difficulty of finding the badger, we decide to leave the ogres alone and track down the Badger<BR>

	;Were ~~â€œBadger~~"		;Were "Badger"

	Following the tracks for some time we finally come across an enormous muscular creature, with wickedly long claws, feasting on a freshly killed ogre. Logan assures us he was right, it may look like a were-wolverine, but is a very rare species of badger that has similar markings. The sound of eye-rolling is audible as the wolverine turns and charges us. A vicious and bloody fight ensues, the wolverine has strong regeneration and quickly recovers from our blows. Naimon is able to smash its hip, which provides us with a lifeline, but it still manages to down him. Sabastian comes up with a cunning plan to throw the moused Ogre into the wolverine's mouth, which would kill the mouse turning it back into an Orgre in the wolverine's stomach. How could it go wrong!<BR>		Following the tracks for some time we finally come across an enormous muscular creature, with wickedly long claws, feasting on a freshly killed ogre. Logan assures us he was right, it may look like a were-wolverine, but is a very rare species of badger that has similar markings. The sound of eye-rolling is audible as the wolverine turns and charges us. A vicious and bloody fight ensues, the wolverine has strong regeneration and quickly recovers from our blows. Naimon is able to smash its hip, which provides us with a lifeline, but it still manages to down him. Sabastian comes up with a cunning plan to throw the moused Ogre into the wolverine's mouth, which would kill the mouse turning it back into an Orgre in the wolverine's stomach. How could it go wrong!<BR>
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	Having rested up we head back into the wilderness to deal with the other Ogres. We head down the coast for a number of days, its bitterly cold at night with light snow. Logan forages for food, but its slim pickings in the snow and he only locates what he calls ~~â€œForest~~ celery". While we eat the cold pie we brought from Winterkell, Logan feasts on his celery, halfway through his delicious meal he starts profusely sweating and passes out. After some minutes of desperate healing, Logan regains conscious, but I can tell he is delirious as he explains he is the leads lute player in the band. The next morning Logan explains the forest celery was actually hemlock, a mistake even an experienced ranger like him can make.<BR>		Having rested up we head back into the wilderness to deal with the other Ogres. We head down the coast for a number of days, its bitterly cold at night with light snow. Logan forages for food, but its slim pickings in the snow and he only locates what he calls "Forest celery". While we eat the cold pie we brought from Winterkell, Logan feasts on his celery, halfway through his delicious meal he starts profusely sweating and passes out. After some minutes of desperate healing, Logan regains conscious, but I can tell he is delirious as he explains he is the leads lute player in the band. The next morning Logan explains the forest celery was actually hemlock, a mistake even an experienced ranger like him can make.<BR>

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	We arrive at Eisenkirche and locate Peter, he is preparing a second wagon train of food for Eichelhorn and would welcome our assistance guarding the wagons. We spend just over a week exploring the town, it has a large bustling population, and learning about magic, trading and getting our reward for Ogre ears. <BR>		We arrive at Eisenkirche and locate Peter, he is preparing a second wagon train of food for Eichelhorn and would welcome our assistance guarding the wagons. We spend just over a week exploring the town, it has a large bustling population, and learning about magic, trading and getting our reward for Ogre ears. <BR>
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	We depart, leading the wagon train. The Cardinal is a skilled ranger and finds a quick route back through the hills. We locate an arch with a black amber keystone, after some further investigation we learn its part of an ~~â€œArch~~" network that allows quick travel to each arch. Just passing through the arch increases our speed, that and the Cardinals directions get us back to Eisenkirche in two weeks. The locals are extremely happy with the new shipment of food and celebrate as they will now survive winter.<BR>		We depart, leading the wagon train. The Cardinal is a skilled ranger and finds a quick route back through the hills. We locate an arch with a black amber keystone, after some further investigation we learn its part of an "Arch" network that allows quick travel to each arch. Just passing through the arch increases our speed, that and the Cardinals directions get us back to Eisenkirche in two weeks. The locals are extremely happy with the new shipment of food and celebrate as they will now survive winter.<BR>

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	As night arrives the group retreat into the hole. The party move to the edge of the crater, closest to the hole (about Â¾ miles away). Sabastian sneaks down into the crater and into the hole, they have dug it out and they live there. There is writing in yellow outside the entrance and when in the hole a shadow form the black sun can be seen<BR>		As night arrives the group retreat into the hole. The party move to the edge of the crater, closest to the hole (about Â¾ miles away). Sabastian sneaks down into the crater and into the hole, they have dug it out and they live there. There is writing in yellow outside the entrance and when in the hole a shadow form the black sun can be seen<BR>

	Finding the dragon's lair it sleeps on a pile of blue ~~â€œsilver~~ coins", there is a small pile by a niche. With some masterfully lucky stealthing Sabastian examines the niche, which is a summoning circle, and steals a ~~â€œcoin~~". Heading out back to the party we retreat to a forest about a mile away to discuss the findings, the more we talk the more concerned we are.<BR>		Finding the dragon's lair it sleeps on a pile of blue "silver coins", there is a small pile by a niche. With some masterfully lucky stealthing Sabastian examines the niche, which is a summoning circle, and steals a "coin". Heading out back to the party we retreat to a forest about a mile away to discuss the findings, the more we talk the more concerned we are.<BR>

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	A few evenings later we are being pulled by a giant squid (Hook), under Naimons darkness, toward the ogre vessels anchored some distance offshore. There are three connected boats, one fancy looking and two skiffs. As we are closing the fancy boat disconnects and sails away at an astonishing speed (magic). We spot the heraldry of a Krenchenti (three crescent moons on a shield) a merchant family from Kendrin, the, on the departing boat. They are behind the Ogre raids!<BR>		A few evenings later we are being pulled by a giant squid (Hook), under Naimons darkness, toward the ogre vessels anchored some distance offshore. There are three connected boats, one fancy looking and two skiffs. As we are closing the fancy boat disconnects and sails away at an astonishing speed (magic). We spot the heraldry of a Krenchenti (three crescent moons on a shield) a merchant family from Kendrin, the, on the departing boat. They are behind the Ogre raids!<BR>

	Once we are close, we hear the ~~â€œgruntingâ€~~ sounds of celebrations. We are revolted. Hook carries Sabastian the rest of the way and he stealthily deposits time delayed grenados on the two boats. There is much panic when the grenados explode and the Ogres cannot extinguish the spreading fires, two Orgres in light armour (mages) leap overboard, into the maw of Hook. The Cardinal begins peppering them with fire bolts, which adds to the chaos. The ogres abandon one boat and all pile onto the other, which is in the better condition. There are many ogres are in the water and Hook begins a feed frenzy.<BR>		Once we are close, we hear the â€œgrunting" sounds of celebrations. We are revolted. Hook carries Sabastian the rest of the way and he stealthily deposits time delayed grenados on the two boats. There is much panic when the grenados explode and the Ogres cannot extinguish the spreading fires, two Orgres in light armour (mages) leap overboard, into the maw of Hook. The Cardinal begins peppering them with fire bolts, which adds to the chaos. The ogres abandon one boat and all pile onto the other, which is in the better condition. There are many ogres are in the water and Hook begins a feed frenzy.<BR>

	The large Ogress (wiccan) takes command and start pursuing us, even burning they are faster than us and we begin worrying they'll catch us. Spells and weapons are exchanged until the Ogres are forced to abandon the chase and head to shore before they sink. Some well-placed darts final slay the Ogress and she falls into the sea. The remaining Ogres (about 10) make it to shore and flee into the forest. We pick up the bodies of the mages and head to shore.		The large Ogress (wiccan) takes command and start pursuing us, even burning they are faster than us and we begin worrying they'll catch us. Spells and weapons are exchanged until the Ogres are forced to abandon the chase and head to shore before they sink. Some well-placed darts final slay the Ogress and she falls into the sea. The remaining Ogres (about 10) make it to shore and flee into the forest. We pick up the bodies of the mages and head to shore.
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	The party retreat a few miles away and rest up for a few hours, letting the Ogres settle down before heading back to bother them again. Logan spots tracks and spore of an enormous creature, he estimates its at least 8ft tall and weighs many hundreds of pounds, and is definitely a gigantic were-badger. Given the enormous difficulty of finding the badger, we decide to leave the ogres alone and track down the Badger<BR>		The party retreat a few miles away and rest up for a few hours, letting the Ogres settle down before heading back to bother them again. Logan spots tracks and spore of an enormous creature, he estimates its at least 8ft tall and weighs many hundreds of pounds, and is definitely a gigantic were-badger. Given the enormous difficulty of finding the badger, we decide to leave the ogres alone and track down the Badger<BR>

	;Were ~~â€œBadgerâ€~~		;Were â€œBadger"

	Following the tracks for some time we finally come across an enormous muscular creature, with wickedly long claws, feasting on a freshly killed ogre. Logan assures us he was right, it may look like a were-wolverine, but is a very rare species of badger that has similar markings. The sound of eye-rolling is audible as the wolverine turns and charges us. A vicious and bloody fight ensues, the wolverine has strong regeneration and quickly recovers from our blows. Naimon is able to smash its hip, which provides us with a lifeline, but it still manages to down him. Sabastian comes up with a cunning plan to throw the moused Ogre into the wolverine's mouth, which would kill the mouse turning it back into an Orgre in the wolverine's stomach. How could it go wrong!<BR>		Following the tracks for some time we finally come across an enormous muscular creature, with wickedly long claws, feasting on a freshly killed ogre. Logan assures us he was right, it may look like a were-wolverine, but is a very rare species of badger that has similar markings. The sound of eye-rolling is audible as the wolverine turns and charges us. A vicious and bloody fight ensues, the wolverine has strong regeneration and quickly recovers from our blows. Naimon is able to smash its hip, which provides us with a lifeline, but it still manages to down him. Sabastian comes up with a cunning plan to throw the moused Ogre into the wolverine's mouth, which would kill the mouse turning it back into an Orgre in the wolverine's stomach. How could it go wrong!<BR>
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	Having rested up we head back into the wilderness to deal with the other Ogres. We head down the coast for a number of days, its bitterly cold at night with light snow. Logan forages for food, but its slim pickings in the snow and he only locates what he calls â€œForest ~~celeryâ€~~. While we eat the cold pie we brought from Winterkell, Logan feasts on his celery, halfway through his delicious meal he starts profusely sweating and passes out. After some minutes of desperate healing, Logan regains conscious, but I can tell he is delirious as he explains he is the leads lute player in the band. The next morning Logan explains the forest celery was actually hemlock, a mistake even an experienced ranger like him can make.<BR>		Having rested up we head back into the wilderness to deal with the other Ogres. We head down the coast for a number of days, its bitterly cold at night with light snow. Logan forages for food, but its slim pickings in the snow and he only locates what he calls â€œForest celery". While we eat the cold pie we brought from Winterkell, Logan feasts on his celery, halfway through his delicious meal he starts profusely sweating and passes out. After some minutes of desperate healing, Logan regains conscious, but I can tell he is delirious as he explains he is the leads lute player in the band. The next morning Logan explains the forest celery was actually hemlock, a mistake even an experienced ranger like him can make.<BR>

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	We arrive at Eisenkirche and locate Peter, he is preparing a second wagon train of food for Eichelhorn and would welcome our assistance guarding the wagons. We spend just over a week exploring the town, it has a large bustling population, and learning about magic, trading and getting our reward for Ogre ears. <BR>		We arrive at Eisenkirche and locate Peter, he is preparing a second wagon train of food for Eichelhorn and would welcome our assistance guarding the wagons. We spend just over a week exploring the town, it has a large bustling population, and learning about magic, trading and getting our reward for Ogre ears. <BR>
	Amber Network		Amber Network
	We depart, leading the wagon train. The Cardinal is a skilled ranger and finds a quick route back through the hills. We locate an arch with a black amber keystone, after some further investigation we learn its part of an ~~â€œArchâ€~~ network that allows quick travel to each arch. Just passing through the arch increases our speed, that and the Cardinals directions get us back to Eisenkirche in two weeks. The locals are extremely happy with the new shipment of food and celebrate as they will now survive winter.<BR>		We depart, leading the wagon train. The Cardinal is a skilled ranger and finds a quick route back through the hills. We locate an arch with a black amber keystone, after some further investigation we learn its part of an â€œArch" network that allows quick travel to each arch. Just passing through the arch increases our speed, that and the Cardinals directions get us back to Eisenkirche in two weeks. The locals are extremely happy with the new shipment of food and celebrate as they will now survive winter.<BR>

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	Following our return, we discuss the vampires with the Bishop. They are quiet at the moment but will be active again in Winter. Loading up on equipment we head across the maintain range to the east and begin looking for bolt holes of the vampires. We detect three hidden underground under a burnt-out hut, their bodies are desiccated and in a torpor state. Unable to dig them out that day we head off and stay overnight in a village in a lake.<BR>		Following our return, we discuss the vampires with the Bishop. They are quiet at the moment but will be active again in Winter. Loading up on equipment we head across the maintain range to the east and begin looking for bolt holes of the vampires. We detect three hidden underground under a burnt-out hut, their bodies are desiccated and in a torpor state. Unable to dig them out that day we head off and stay overnight in a village in a lake.<BR>

	The next day murders are reported at a close-by village, the vampires have arisen and slain. We located a ghoul minion in the village that we track for the day, and that evening confront it and a vampire in the basement of an alchemist hut. We slay they both and discover they have foul potions to collect the souls of those they slay. Returning to their '~~lairâ€~~ we discover the vampires all gone, but the help of demonic magic (Signot - Marque of Corruption) â€“ they may have traded them spirits. Through some luck, we discover they are almost 7000m to the east.<BR>		The next day murders are reported at a close-by village, the vampires have arisen and slain. We located a ghoul minion in the village that we track for the day, and that evening confront it and a vampire in the basement of an alchemist hut. We slay they both and discover they have foul potions to collect the souls of those they slay. Returning to their 'lair" we discover the vampires all gone, but the help of demonic magic (Signot - Marque of Corruption) â€“ they may have traded them spirits. Through some luck, we discover they are almost 7000m to the east.<BR>

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	As night arrives the group retreat into the hole. The party move to the edge of the crater, closest to the hole (about Â¾ miles away). Sabastian sneaks down into the crater and into the hole, they have dug it out and they live there. There is writing in yellow outside the entrance and when in the hole a shadow form the black sun can be seen<BR>		As night arrives the group retreat into the hole. The party move to the edge of the crater, closest to the hole (about Â¾ miles away). Sabastian sneaks down into the crater and into the hole, they have dug it out and they live there. There is writing in yellow outside the entrance and when in the hole a shadow form the black sun can be seen<BR>

	Finding the dragon's lair it sleeps on a pile of blue â€œsilver ~~coinsâ€~~, there is a small pile by a niche. With some masterfully lucky stealthing Sabastian examines the niche, which is a summoning circle, and steals a ~~â€œcoinâ€~~. Heading out back to the party we retreat to a forest about a mile away to discuss the findings, the more we talk the more concerned we are.<BR>		Finding the dragon's lair it sleeps on a pile of blue â€œsilver coins", there is a small pile by a niche. With some masterfully lucky stealthing Sabastian examines the niche, which is a summoning circle, and steals a â€œcoin". Heading out back to the party we retreat to a forest about a mile away to discuss the findings, the more we talk the more concerned we are.<BR>

	;Fighting Retreat		;Fighting Retreat

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	Following our return, we discuss the vampires with the Bishop. They are quiet at the moment but will be active again in Winter. Loading up on equipment we head across the maintain range to the east and begin looking for bolt holes of the vampires. We detect three hidden underground under a burnt-out hut, their bodies are desiccated and in a torpor state. Unable to dig them out that day we head off and stay overnight in a village in a lake.<BR>		Following our return, we discuss the vampires with the Bishop. They are quiet at the moment but will be active again in Winter. Loading up on equipment we head across the maintain range to the east and begin looking for bolt holes of the vampires. We detect three hidden underground under a burnt-out hut, their bodies are desiccated and in a torpor state. Unable to dig them out that day we head off and stay overnight in a village in a lake.<BR>

	The next day murders are reported at a close-by village, the vampires have arisen and slain. We located a ghoul minion in the village that we track for the day, and that evening confront it and a vampire in the basement of an alchemist hut. We slay they both and discover they have foul potions to collect the souls of those they slay. Returning to their ~~â€˜lairâ€~~ we discover the vampires all gone, but the help of demonic magic (Signot - Marque of Corruption) â€“ they may have traded them spirits. Through some luck, we discover they are almost 7000m to the east.<BR>		The next day murders are reported at a close-by village, the vampires have arisen and slain. We located a ghoul minion in the village that we track for the day, and that evening confront it and a vampire in the basement of an alchemist hut. We slay they both and discover they have foul potions to collect the souls of those they slay. Returning to their 'lairâ€ we discover the vampires all gone, but the help of demonic magic (Signot - Marque of Corruption) â€“ they may have traded them spirits. Through some luck, we discover they are almost 7000m to the east.<BR>

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	Returning through to the decimated village we quickly take to the air and head away. The dragon was watching for us and we see it following us a few miles in the distance. Its magically accelerates and is suddenly only some hundreds of feet from us, we see it has riders, what turns out to be Incubi and Succubi, which turn to wind and accelerate toward us. .<BR>		Returning through to the decimated village we quickly take to the air and head away. The dragon was watching for us and we see it following us a few miles in the distance. Its magically accelerates and is suddenly only some hundreds of feet from us, we see it has riders, what turns out to be Incubi and Succubi, which turn to wind and accelerate toward us. .<BR>

	A tough aerial fight ensues and we manage to kill most of them, capturing one, and flee. The dragon heads away. We land and loot the dropped items, the dead creates have returned to hell. We discuss what to do with the ~~â€˜captured~~' Succubi, she's too dangerous to hold so Logan immediately attacks her (no need for a plan), fighting one on the ground and up close it tough, but she is dispatched. The dragon can summon her again in a year and a day, and as a high ranked spy she will have intelligence on us.<BR>		A tough aerial fight ensues and we manage to kill most of them, capturing one, and flee. The dragon heads away. We land and loot the dropped items, the dead creates have returned to hell. We discuss what to do with the 'captured' Succubi, she's too dangerous to hold so Logan immediately attacks her (no need for a plan), fighting one on the ground and up close it tough, but she is dispatched. The dragon can summon her again in a year and a day, and as a high ranked spy she will have intelligence on us.<BR>

	;Travel		;Travel

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	Next, we head to Axum (Ethiopia) then to Socotra (south of this) via very expensive tickets on another Junk. The island contains trees, whose oils grant enormous bonuses when casting runic magic.		Next, we head to Axum (Ethiopia) then to Socotra (south of this) via very expensive tickets on another Junk. The island contains trees, whose oils grant enormous bonuses when casting runic magic.


			We spent the next month travelling back to Gothenburg, Naimen trades as we travel and he boosts our coffers significantly. When passing through Asquelon Logan notices there is a thriving trade in grimoires. Stop off in Venice and learn about the Crescenti family, Logan researches the Crescenti family book and learns the local language (Raetia) so we can read the book.

			;Planning

			Back in Gothenburg we rest up and plan. Making use of our astrological talents we discover
			* The construction the dragon is working on will be functionalin Spring of next year (its almost the end of Autumn)
			* The creature in the mountains with no scent is in charge and controls the dragon -
			<I>"It walks in chaos on all fours
			Venom on the tongue, venom on the mind<BR>
			This ungainly beast attending doors<BR>
			Red in tooth, claw and spined<BR>
			This ungainly beast attending doors"<BR></I>
			* The function of the device they are creating
			<I>"A calling to things of elder malice<BR>
			Riving through the rime and voids<BR>
			Bring the Hounds of Tyndalos<BR>
			And the ship of asteroids"<BR></I>
			* The plane of hell is involved. Special relationship with Savlock (Marquis of corruption - necromancer) who can create towers and forge a connection between them
			* The Dragon is a greater summoner (so we should not attack at the beginning of the month)
			* Who is organising all of this
			<I>Time bends as ages fray<BR>
			Fire gutters, darkness grows<BR>
			One in one and two in trey<BR>
			Birthing beasts and dying rose<BR></I>

			We head to Tromtine and talk things through with the Bishop, and purchased some investments from him. From there we head to the library on Svalbard, but learn little more about the dragons and its machinations. We do learn the recipe for 'Fumes of Night' potion and discover to learn the draft of Ambrosure requires twn ingredients, one of which is amberants - and a poisonous herb
			that survives in the fields of Asverdal.

			Heading back through Eisenkirche we find the Emperor is in Court and they are preparing for the days of chaos in two months, three will be a 12 day festival. We spot Count Ganalon and think he may be up to no good. We head to Seagate for magical resources in preparation for the fight and begin our long journey to see Apricot Blossom.

			;Slow trip and distraction

			We decide to sail to the Court as its such a distance, and will be safer than flying. Some weeks into the journey We sail past the mountain range that is the rumored to location of the peach tree so we stop to investigate. We fly to the bottom of the mountain and are attacked by half a dozen Buzzard like creatures, they have wickedly sharp claws. We defeat them and find bronze feathers on their bodies can be used to enhance armour.<BR>

			We decide to climb the mountain as the winds may make flying difficult, and we may miss something. Its a part climb and we fund ourselves climbing through snow. We notice snow on the 'moving' which turns out to be a pack of winter wolves that are stalking us. A tough fight follows but we destroy most of them, a few escape and we capture one. The captured wolf explains they are hunting for the peach tree for their master, a tall Gaunt man who makes hybrid animals.<BR>

			We continue our climb and head to a waterfall, near the top we see a lush valley and we make a challenging climb down to investigate. There are birch trees around the edge of the valley and a river (from the waterfall) running through it. When we are walking back up the river toward the waterfall we are attacked by an Ogre Magi (the one from Bear Island). Its a brutal fight and the Ogre Magi retreats (fortunately) and we lick our very deep wounds. We maintain a locate on the Ogre Magi and he returned the following day, we hide in the river at the base of the waterfall in preparation for an ambush. It doesnt land in the valley and we spend the next few hours tracking it, only to be ambushed by it. Fortunately we were prepared and kill the creature. Its has a number of magic items, including a deck of many things - Naimen and Muse draw from this with success.<BR>

			; Peachy Discovery

			We find if the valley is approached from the north a pocket place can be accessed which contains a number of gardens, including the Peach tree. The tree will wither once peaches are picked, and when eaten the person will drop to 0 EN and 0 FT, recovering 1 EN every three days. We eat the peaches and Evening heals us to stop us dying. A few weeks later we are on our feet, still weak but able to move. We slowly head back to our boat, all now undying.

			; Back in Court

			Some weeks later we stop and as we need to travel inland. Making a teeth clenching trip over a few mountain ranges we finally make it to the imperial court [next SESSION 22]

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	~~===Time===~~
	~~3 days of travel to the north with the locals before we started asking around etc.<BR>~~
	~~7 days floundering around trying not to starve etc, which we waited for the foxes to return with intel. <BR>~~
	~~7 days travel north to the villages.<BR>~~
	~~7 days greek fire grenado's.<BR>~~
	~~3 days fighting Ogres and resting<BR>~~
	~~13 days chasing the fighting the remaining ogres~~
	~~21 days travelling to Isenkirk <BR>~~
	~~10 days in Isenkirk <BR>~~
	~~10 days traveling back to Eichelhorn <BR>~~
	~~10 days travelling north<BR>~~

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