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	If the ships wish to continue this arrangement once the tribe moves, some of the Gargoyles will remain in the Rocklands.<br>		If the ships wish to continue this arrangement once the tribe moves, some of the Gargoyles will remain in the Rocklands.<br>
	An advance party set out for Bolton Bay to scout the northern headland for a suitable cave site for the tribe to make its new perminant home.<br>		An advance party set out for Bolton Bay to scout the northern headland for a suitable cave site for the tribe to make its new perminant home.<br>

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	If the ships wish to continue this arrangement once the tribe moves, some of the Gargoyles will remain in the Rocklands.<br>		If the ships wish to continue this arrangement once the tribe moves, some of the Gargoyles will remain in the Rocklands.<br>
	An advance party set out for Bolton Bay to scout the northern headland for a suitable cave site for the tribe to make its new perminant home.<br>		An advance party set out for Bolton Bay to scout the northern headland for a suitable cave site for the tribe to make its new perminant home.<br>

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	''Guild Security'': He's on ice.		''Guild Security'': He's on ice.

	''Thorn'' ~~â€“~~ female human fighter, party leader<br>		''Thorn'' - female human fighter, party leader<br>
	''Ben'' - red-headed and muscular fighter, were-tiger<br>		''Ben'' - red-headed and muscular fighter, were-tiger<br>
	''Starflower'' ~~â€“~~ elven mind mage, shapechanger drake<br>		''Starflower'' - elven mind mage, shapechanger drake<br>
	''Vanderhan'' ~~â€“~~ four-armed human male fighter<br>		''Vanderhan'' - four-armed human male fighter<br>
	''Veor'' ~~â€“~~ male human ice mage<br>		''Veor'' - male human ice mage<br>

	We met in Room Five. A couple of members of Guild Security were hanging around, somewhat more decoratively than usual. We signed the contract. I ended up being both military scientist and scribe, and Thorn was given the Party Leader hat.		We met in Room Five. A couple of members of Guild Security were hanging around, somewhat more decoratively than usual. We signed the contract. I ended up being both military scientist and scribe, and Thorn was given the Party Leader hat.

	Our employer, Professor Lucius Bellimus, was brought in. He explained how the swamp appeared to have reverted to its state some millions of years ago. We needed to find out what's changed, what's in there, and what happened to some perfectly good ruins that used to be there ~~â€“~~ the ruins of Panjari, no less. Furthermore, he explained, Count Engalton is thinking of putting a road through there.		Our employer, Professor Lucius Bellimus, was brought in. He explained how the swamp appeared to have reverted to its state some millions of years ago. We needed to find out what's changed, what's in there, and what happened to some perfectly good ruins that used to be there - the ruins of Panjari, no less. Furthermore, he explained, Count Engalton is thinking of putting a road through there.

	We discussed how to travel. Approaching from the sea looked best, and the Professor had already hired a suitable vessel. Getting through the surf to the land might be problematic, but in a pinch I could down a strength potion and fly everyone in. Given that we could stack some canoes and a swamp boat in Thorn's Keep, that might be the simplest solution. We went and bought waters of healing, and waters of strength, and Professor Bellimus cast lesser enchantments for those who need them. We also had a look at the swamp through my crystal ball, and saw tree ferns and a big lumbering creature with a long neck.		We discussed how to travel. Approaching from the sea looked best, and the Professor had already hired a suitable vessel. Getting through the surf to the land might be problematic, but in a pinch I could down a strength potion and fly everyone in. Given that we could stack some canoes and a swamp boat in Thorn's Keep, that might be the simplest solution. We went and bought waters of healing, and waters of strength, and Professor Bellimus cast lesser enchantments for those who need them. We also had a look at the swamp through my crystal ball, and saw tree ferns and a big lumbering creature with a long neck.
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	After breakfast we headed out, skirting the lake and heading across the plain towards the Mesa. The plain was covered with long grass, growing above waist height. We saw dragonflies, the occasional pterodactyl, and even some actual birds that had migrated into this area.		After breakfast we headed out, skirting the lake and heading across the plain towards the Mesa. The plain was covered with long grass, growing above waist height. We saw dragonflies, the occasional pterodactyl, and even some actual birds that had migrated into this area.

	Around morning teatime, we saw trees ahead. As we approached the forest, the ground beneath our feet began to vibrate. Then a pair of gigantic creatures, which we later learned from the Professor were called Stegosaurs, came thundering towards us. We dodged to one side, and it soon became obvious why they were running ~~â€“~~ a pack of Tyrannosaurs were after them. Veor made an ice wall, and we hid behind it. I attempted to control the one that headed in our direction, but for some reason I was unable to control it properly. I was able to distract it somewhat however, and then we ran for the trees.		Around morning teatime, we saw trees ahead. As we approached the forest, the ground beneath our feet began to vibrate. Then a pair of gigantic creatures, which we later learned from the Professor were called Stegosaurs, came thundering towards us. We dodged to one side, and it soon became obvious why they were running - a pack of Tyrannosaurs were after them. Veor made an ice wall, and we hid behind it. I attempted to control the one that headed in our direction, but for some reason I was unable to control it properly. I was able to distract it somewhat however, and then we ran for the trees.

	A couple of hours later, after lunch, we heard a big creature munching on something. Turned out to be another carnosaur munching on its lunch, a dead herbivore. We gave it a wide berth, and found a high point so the professor could observe it in peace. I made tea.		A couple of hours later, after lunch, we heard a big creature munching on something. Turned out to be another carnosaur munching on its lunch, a dead herbivore. We gave it a wide berth, and found a high point so the professor could observe it in peace. I made tea.

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	It was decided that we would attempt negotiation, that I would be the emissary, and that the party would be landed a mile away, and then I would fly them in closer, inland from the cliffs, and land them above the caves.		It was decided that we would attempt negotiation, that I would be the emissary, and that the party would be landed a mile away, and then I would fly them in closer, inland from the cliffs, and land them above the caves.

	This we did, and Veor made a platform of ice for the party to stand on. This at least had the effect of getting the seabirds to back off. He then performed a ritual of binding ice, while I reverted to elf form for a while in order to recast my spells. Then I flew down to the cave opening and waited. There was movement, and I called out first in Common then in Draconic "We wish to ~~talkâ€~~. The gargoyle came back and I repeated my request. He nodded nervously, and fetched an older and larger member of his tribe, who spoke better Draconic. I explained that we believed that it was possible to come to a mutually beneficial arrangement. The merchants would supply food for their young in exchange for their service in guarding shipping.		This we did, and Veor made a platform of ice for the party to stand on. This at least had the effect of getting the seabirds to back off. He then performed a ritual of binding ice, while I reverted to elf form for a while in order to recast my spells. Then I flew down to the cave opening and waited. There was movement, and I called out first in Common then in Draconic "We wish to talk". The gargoyle came back and I repeated my request. He nodded nervously, and fetched an older and larger member of his tribe, who spoke better Draconic. I explained that we believed that it was possible to come to a mutually beneficial arrangement. The merchants would supply food for their young in exchange for their service in guarding shipping.

	The chief of the gargoyle tribe asked to negotiate with the entirety of our party, and we ended up with an arrangement where we got the goods they had looted from the shipping, but not eaten, in return for an immediate delivery of food. Food would thereafter be delivered regularly by the merchants, in return for safe passage for their ships past the rocks. Some of the gargoyles would relocate to Bolton Bay, since the caves here were rapidly becoming too small for them all. The entire tribe would swear [[Swamp Exploration#Thorns Gargoyles\|fealty]] to Lady Thorn. We turned the ship back to Landfall, and purchased some cows and sheep.		The chief of the gargoyle tribe asked to negotiate with the entirety of our party, and we ended up with an arrangement where we got the goods they had looted from the shipping, but not eaten, in return for an immediate delivery of food. Food would thereafter be delivered regularly by the merchants, in return for safe passage for their ships past the rocks. Some of the gargoyles would relocate to Bolton Bay, since the caves here were rapidly becoming too small for them all. The entire tribe would swear [[Swamp Exploration#Thorns Gargoyles\|fealty]] to Lady Thorn. We turned the ship back to Landfall, and purchased some cows and sheep.
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	The day dawned bright and clear. And the wildlife was up and active. Big lizards, little lizards, all kinds of lizardsâ€¦. And insects.		The day dawned bright and clear. And the wildlife was up and active. Big lizards, little lizards, all kinds of lizardsâ€¦. And insects.

	''Starflower'' (as the animals ran away): "Ah, intelligent wildlifeâ€¦. Itâ€™s so good to meet intelligent wildlife.~~â€~~		''Starflower'' (as the animals ran away): "Ah, intelligent wildlifeâ€¦. Itâ€™s so good to meet intelligent wildlife."

	After packing up the tower, with smoked snake meat, preserved snakeskins, and our punts, we headed out into the forest. Most of the creatures seemed unconcerned at our presence, although Veor had to fend off one predator with walls of ice.		After packing up the tower, with smoked snake meat, preserved snakeskins, and our punts, we headed out into the forest. Most of the creatures seemed unconcerned at our presence, although Veor had to fend off one predator with walls of ice.
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	It was nearly lunchtime when we reached the first of the lakes we had spotted earlier. Moments later a large pterosaur alighted by the lakeside, followed by a flock of odd-looking blue birds. The pterosaur flew offâ€¦ and then the flock dive-bombed usâ€¦ One got a nasty peck in on Ben as I changed form to breathe on them. Before long they gave up and returned to the trees.		It was nearly lunchtime when we reached the first of the lakes we had spotted earlier. Moments later a large pterosaur alighted by the lakeside, followed by a flock of odd-looking blue birds. The pterosaur flew offâ€¦ and then the flock dive-bombed usâ€¦ One got a nasty peck in on Ben as I changed form to breathe on them. Before long they gave up and returned to the trees.

	Along the lakeshore we found a number of curious creaturesâ€¦. Among them were specimens of the three-lobed crustacean dubbed "lunchus ~~valiumusâ€~~ long ago and far away, by a previous adventuring party. There were giant spiral mollusc shells, and recognisable crabs in the rockpools. I suggested we consider a nice seafood soup for lunch. As we rounded the next point looking for a place to set up the tower we came upon a giant crocodile, fully fifty-five feet long, sunning itself. Once Veor concluded that the skin would be of considerable value, we prepared to take it. I reverted to elf form, and rendered myself indetectable, snuck up, and then cast mental attack on it. The ice elemental Veor had summoned that morning then skewered it through the brain to kill it mercifully. We removed the innards, gutting it, and discovered a remarkable variety of things it had been eating. Then Thorn brought up the tower and we stored it in the basement, which Veor had made nice and chilly. It was another kind of chilli that went into the soup. And it was very tasty indeed.		Along the lakeshore we found a number of curious creaturesâ€¦. Among them were specimens of the three-lobed crustacean dubbed "lunchus valiumus" long ago and far away, by a previous adventuring party. There were giant spiral mollusc shells, and recognisable crabs in the rockpools. I suggested we consider a nice seafood soup for lunch. As we rounded the next point looking for a place to set up the tower we came upon a giant crocodile, fully fifty-five feet long, sunning itself. Once Veor concluded that the skin would be of considerable value, we prepared to take it. I reverted to elf form, and rendered myself indetectable, snuck up, and then cast mental attack on it. The ice elemental Veor had summoned that morning then skewered it through the brain to kill it mercifully. We removed the innards, gutting it, and discovered a remarkable variety of things it had been eating. Then Thorn brought up the tower and we stored it in the basement, which Veor had made nice and chilly. It was another kind of chilli that went into the soup. And it was very tasty indeed.

	There seemed little point in moving the tower, so I had Veor cast ice armour on me and went for a swim in drake form. Pleasant enough, but it seemed advisable to exit the water when the lake monster stuck its head out. I then persuaded Veor to make snow, and added sugared berries to made a flavoured ice, a sorbet. It was delicious.		There seemed little point in moving the tower, so I had Veor cast ice armour on me and went for a swim in drake form. Pleasant enough, but it seemed advisable to exit the water when the lake monster stuck its head out. I then persuaded Veor to make snow, and added sugared berries to made a flavoured ice, a sorbet. It was delicious.

	Veor: "Whatâ€™s a sorbet?~~â€~~		Veor: "Whatâ€™s a sorbet?"
	Ben: "Itâ€™s a bay that youâ€™ve smacked around a bit.~~â€~~		Ben: "Itâ€™s a bay that youâ€™ve smacked around a bit."

	That night passed uneventfully.		That night passed uneventfully.
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	The morning dawned to the screeching of pterodactyls on the morning wind. Ben tried to bring one down, but failed.		The morning dawned to the screeching of pterodactyls on the morning wind. Ben tried to bring one down, but failed.

	Ben (in tiger form): "I meant to do that.~~â€~~		Ben (in tiger form): "I meant to do that."

	After breakfast we headed out, skirting the lake and heading across the plain towards the Mesa. The plain was covered with long grass, growing above waist height. We saw dragonflies, the occasional pterodactyl, and even some actual birds that had migrated into this area.		After breakfast we headed out, skirting the lake and heading across the plain towards the Mesa. The plain was covered with long grass, growing above waist height. We saw dragonflies, the occasional pterodactyl, and even some actual birds that had migrated into this area.
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	When we turned around, we saw the next problemâ€¦ a chasm hundreds of feet deep, separating the party from the main body of the Mesa. We solved this the slow way, Veor making some ice and an igloo, so he could summon an ice elemental, so it could make a bridge. Meanwhile the rest of us made dinner. The top of the mesa, what we could see in the dark, was mostly uneven rock. We found some strange bug-eating plants, and a deep well leading to a cave, probably inhabited by bats.		When we turned around, we saw the next problemâ€¦ a chasm hundreds of feet deep, separating the party from the main body of the Mesa. We solved this the slow way, Veor making some ice and an igloo, so he could summon an ice elemental, so it could make a bridge. Meanwhile the rest of us made dinner. The top of the mesa, what we could see in the dark, was mostly uneven rock. We found some strange bug-eating plants, and a deep well leading to a cave, probably inhabited by bats.

	Starflower: "Caveâ€¦ adventurer magnet. Pity Iâ€™m not feeling very magnetic this evening.~~â€~~		Starflower: "Caveâ€¦ adventurer magnet. Pity Iâ€™m not feeling very magnetic this evening."

	We set up the tower and the night passed mostly uneventfully. Thorn reported that some creatures had come by in the night, small and dark-skinned. We surmised they might be Goblins of some kind, perhaps.		We set up the tower and the night passed mostly uneventfully. Thorn reported that some creatures had come by in the night, small and dark-skinned. We surmised they might be Goblins of some kind, perhaps.
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	The morning dawned, and it was damp and foggy. It took until mid-morning for the fog lifted so we could see. Everything was dewy wet. Thorn asked me to track the creatures she had seen in the night, and I found a footprint in some mossâ€¦ the print of a cloven hoof.		The morning dawned, and it was damp and foggy. It took until mid-morning for the fog lifted so we could see. Everything was dewy wet. Thorn asked me to track the creatures she had seen in the night, and I found a footprint in some mossâ€¦ the print of a cloven hoof.

	Thorn: "Weâ€™ve found the carnivorous forest, but itâ€™s only three feet tall!~~â€~~		Thorn: "Weâ€™ve found the carnivorous forest, but itâ€™s only three feet tall!"

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	It was decided that we would attempt negotiation, that I would be the emissary, and that the party would be landed a mile away, and then I would fly them in closer, inland from the cliffs, and land them above the caves.		It was decided that we would attempt negotiation, that I would be the emissary, and that the party would be landed a mile away, and then I would fly them in closer, inland from the cliffs, and land them above the caves.

	This we did, and Veor made a platform of ice for the party to stand on. This at least had the effect of getting the seabirds to back off. He then performed a ritual of binding ice, while I reverted to elf form for a while in order to recast my spells. Then I flew down to the cave opening and waited. There was movement, and I called out first in Common then in Draconic ~~â€œWe~~ wish to talkâ€. The gargoyle came back and I repeated my request. He nodded nervously, and fetched an older and larger member of his tribe, who spoke better Draconic. I explained that we believed that it was possible to come to a mutually beneficial arrangement. The merchants would supply food for their young in exchange for their service in guarding shipping.		This we did, and Veor made a platform of ice for the party to stand on. This at least had the effect of getting the seabirds to back off. He then performed a ritual of binding ice, while I reverted to elf form for a while in order to recast my spells. Then I flew down to the cave opening and waited. There was movement, and I called out first in Common then in Draconic "We wish to talkâ€. The gargoyle came back and I repeated my request. He nodded nervously, and fetched an older and larger member of his tribe, who spoke better Draconic. I explained that we believed that it was possible to come to a mutually beneficial arrangement. The merchants would supply food for their young in exchange for their service in guarding shipping.

	The chief of the gargoyle tribe asked to negotiate with the entirety of our party, and we ended up with an arrangement where we got the goods they had looted from the shipping, but not eaten, in return for an immediate delivery of food. Food would thereafter be delivered regularly by the merchants, in return for safe passage for their ships past the rocks. Some of the gargoyles would relocate to Bolton Bay, since the caves here were rapidly becoming too small for them all. The entire tribe would swear [[Swamp Exploration#Thorns Gargoyles\|fealty]] to Lady Thorn. We turned the ship back to Landfall, and purchased some cows and sheep.		The chief of the gargoyle tribe asked to negotiate with the entirety of our party, and we ended up with an arrangement where we got the goods they had looted from the shipping, but not eaten, in return for an immediate delivery of food. Food would thereafter be delivered regularly by the merchants, in return for safe passage for their ships past the rocks. Some of the gargoyles would relocate to Bolton Bay, since the caves here were rapidly becoming too small for them all. The entire tribe would swear [[Swamp Exploration#Thorns Gargoyles\|fealty]] to Lady Thorn. We turned the ship back to Landfall, and purchased some cows and sheep.
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	The day dawned bright and clear. And the wildlife was up and active. Big lizards, little lizards, all kinds of lizardsâ€¦. And insects.		The day dawned bright and clear. And the wildlife was up and active. Big lizards, little lizards, all kinds of lizardsâ€¦. And insects.

	''Starflower'' (as the animals ran away): ~~â€œAh~~, intelligent wildlifeâ€¦. Itâ€™s so good to meet intelligent wildlife.â€		''Starflower'' (as the animals ran away): "Ah, intelligent wildlifeâ€¦. Itâ€™s so good to meet intelligent wildlife.â€

	After packing up the tower, with smoked snake meat, preserved snakeskins, and our punts, we headed out into the forest. Most of the creatures seemed unconcerned at our presence, although Veor had to fend off one predator with walls of ice.		After packing up the tower, with smoked snake meat, preserved snakeskins, and our punts, we headed out into the forest. Most of the creatures seemed unconcerned at our presence, although Veor had to fend off one predator with walls of ice.
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	It was nearly lunchtime when we reached the first of the lakes we had spotted earlier. Moments later a large pterosaur alighted by the lakeside, followed by a flock of odd-looking blue birds. The pterosaur flew offâ€¦ and then the flock dive-bombed usâ€¦ One got a nasty peck in on Ben as I changed form to breathe on them. Before long they gave up and returned to the trees.		It was nearly lunchtime when we reached the first of the lakes we had spotted earlier. Moments later a large pterosaur alighted by the lakeside, followed by a flock of odd-looking blue birds. The pterosaur flew offâ€¦ and then the flock dive-bombed usâ€¦ One got a nasty peck in on Ben as I changed form to breathe on them. Before long they gave up and returned to the trees.

	Along the lakeshore we found a number of curious creaturesâ€¦. Among them were specimens of the three-lobed crustacean dubbed ~~â€œlunchus~~ valiumusâ€ long ago and far away, by a previous adventuring party. There were giant spiral mollusc shells, and recognisable crabs in the rockpools. I suggested we consider a nice seafood soup for lunch. As we rounded the next point looking for a place to set up the tower we came upon a giant crocodile, fully fifty-five feet long, sunning itself. Once Veor concluded that the skin would be of considerable value, we prepared to take it. I reverted to elf form, and rendered myself indetectable, snuck up, and then cast mental attack on it. The ice elemental Veor had summoned that morning then skewered it through the brain to kill it mercifully. We removed the innards, gutting it, and discovered a remarkable variety of things it had been eating. Then Thorn brought up the tower and we stored it in the basement, which Veor had made nice and chilly. It was another kind of chilli that went into the soup. And it was very tasty indeed.		Along the lakeshore we found a number of curious creaturesâ€¦. Among them were specimens of the three-lobed crustacean dubbed "lunchus valiumusâ€ long ago and far away, by a previous adventuring party. There were giant spiral mollusc shells, and recognisable crabs in the rockpools. I suggested we consider a nice seafood soup for lunch. As we rounded the next point looking for a place to set up the tower we came upon a giant crocodile, fully fifty-five feet long, sunning itself. Once Veor concluded that the skin would be of considerable value, we prepared to take it. I reverted to elf form, and rendered myself indetectable, snuck up, and then cast mental attack on it. The ice elemental Veor had summoned that morning then skewered it through the brain to kill it mercifully. We removed the innards, gutting it, and discovered a remarkable variety of things it had been eating. Then Thorn brought up the tower and we stored it in the basement, which Veor had made nice and chilly. It was another kind of chilli that went into the soup. And it was very tasty indeed.

	There seemed little point in moving the tower, so I had Veor cast ice armour on me and went for a swim in drake form. Pleasant enough, but it seemed advisable to exit the water when the lake monster stuck its head out. I then persuaded Veor to make snow, and added sugared berries to made a flavoured ice, a sorbet. It was delicious.		There seemed little point in moving the tower, so I had Veor cast ice armour on me and went for a swim in drake form. Pleasant enough, but it seemed advisable to exit the water when the lake monster stuck its head out. I then persuaded Veor to make snow, and added sugared berries to made a flavoured ice, a sorbet. It was delicious.

	Veor: ~~â€œWhatâ€™s~~ a sorbet?â€		Veor: "Whatâ€™s a sorbet?â€
	Ben: ~~â€œItâ€™s~~ a bay that youâ€™ve smacked around a bit.â€		Ben: "Itâ€™s a bay that youâ€™ve smacked around a bit.â€

	That night passed uneventfully.		That night passed uneventfully.
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	The morning dawned to the screeching of pterodactyls on the morning wind. Ben tried to bring one down, but failed.		The morning dawned to the screeching of pterodactyls on the morning wind. Ben tried to bring one down, but failed.

	Ben (in tiger form): ~~â€œI~~ meant to do that.â€		Ben (in tiger form): "I meant to do that.â€

	After breakfast we headed out, skirting the lake and heading across the plain towards the Mesa. The plain was covered with long grass, growing above waist height. We saw dragonflies, the occasional pterodactyl, and even some actual birds that had migrated into this area.		After breakfast we headed out, skirting the lake and heading across the plain towards the Mesa. The plain was covered with long grass, growing above waist height. We saw dragonflies, the occasional pterodactyl, and even some actual birds that had migrated into this area.
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	When we turned around, we saw the next problemâ€¦ a chasm hundreds of feet deep, separating the party from the main body of the Mesa. We solved this the slow way, Veor making some ice and an igloo, so he could summon an ice elemental, so it could make a bridge. Meanwhile the rest of us made dinner. The top of the mesa, what we could see in the dark, was mostly uneven rock. We found some strange bug-eating plants, and a deep well leading to a cave, probably inhabited by bats.		When we turned around, we saw the next problemâ€¦ a chasm hundreds of feet deep, separating the party from the main body of the Mesa. We solved this the slow way, Veor making some ice and an igloo, so he could summon an ice elemental, so it could make a bridge. Meanwhile the rest of us made dinner. The top of the mesa, what we could see in the dark, was mostly uneven rock. We found some strange bug-eating plants, and a deep well leading to a cave, probably inhabited by bats.

	Starflower: ~~â€œCaveâ€¦~~ adventurer magnet. Pity Iâ€™m not feeling very magnetic this evening.â€		Starflower: "Caveâ€¦ adventurer magnet. Pity Iâ€™m not feeling very magnetic this evening.â€

	We set up the tower and the night passed mostly uneventfully. Thorn reported that some creatures had come by in the night, small and dark-skinned. We surmised they might be Goblins of some kind, perhaps.		We set up the tower and the night passed mostly uneventfully. Thorn reported that some creatures had come by in the night, small and dark-skinned. We surmised they might be Goblins of some kind, perhaps.
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	The morning dawned, and it was damp and foggy. It took until mid-morning for the fog lifted so we could see. Everything was dewy wet. Thorn asked me to track the creatures she had seen in the night, and I found a footprint in some mossâ€¦ the print of a cloven hoof.		The morning dawned, and it was damp and foggy. It took until mid-morning for the fog lifted so we could see. Everything was dewy wet. Thorn asked me to track the creatures she had seen in the night, and I found a footprint in some mossâ€¦ the print of a cloven hoof.

	Thorn: ~~â€œWeâ€™ve~~ found the carnivorous forest, but itâ€™s only three feet tall!â€		Thorn: "Weâ€™ve found the carnivorous forest, but itâ€™s only three feet tall!â€

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Jono Bean: Categorization: Added Category:Character

Stephen: Text replacement - "â€“" to "-"

Stephen: Text replacement - "â€™" to "'"

Stephen: Text replacement - "â€¦" to "..."

Stephen: Text replacement - "â€" to """

Stephen: Text replacement - "â€œ" to """

Keith: /* Thorns Gargoyles */

Stephen: Text replacement - "â€" to """