Well, at least we made it...

What a night!

The adventurers began the session picking up where they left off, that being to get the boy and his father to... to... I really need to get some names to these towns. Let's call it... Port Johnson. So the companions escorted the boy and his father to Port Johnson, nursing a few minor wounds from the Brigand ambush.

Once there, they met up with "the mayor" and Aegon Cleftbringer. After thanking them for their service, the mayor provided the group what they desperately needed: Magical weaponry! The weapons had been held in store from ages past. The onslaught of the undead from the Godswar spilled into their town, and these weapons were used to fight back. After the strike from Shofum's mighty hammer, and therefore the cessation of hostilities, they town fathers stored away the weaponry for safe keeping. The mayor is a little (ok, a lot) worried about letting the companions borrow the weaponry, but Aegon encouraged him to let the group borrow the items. Aegon had always been a good friend, and he trusted the dwarf's sage advice many times over the years.

So, with new weaponry in hand (literally for the Monk), and with a promise to return the items in 30 days, the adventurers once again headed west. But, not before a mysterious message was handed to Albrecht, delivered by a messenger from the Pontiff himself! The note was an ominous one. Paraphrased, the Pontiff mentioned being concerned that someone in the party may be traitorous. In an attempt to get to the bottom of the issue, Albrecht prayed to know the true natures of each companion's heart (in layman terms, he cast "know alignment"). It was then he discovered a secret that the Monk was holding... the troubled heart, scarred from a violent past had shadowed his nature. This made the monk a likely suspect, and was good enough reason for Albrecht. While traveling on the road, sure enough the undead were there, a gaggle of skeletons. Matthias ran to meet them, attacking with full force. Albrecht was right behind him, ready to attack... and attack he did!

Surprisingly, however, he attacked Matthias!

After the shock of what just happened wore off, attempts were made to draw Albrecht off of the monk. All attempts failed, and it seemed as if a full-scale war within the group was imminent... and then, a voice from behind: "THAT... IS... ENOUGH!"

Aegon stepped in, casting an incredible spell that disintegrated the skeletons, and knocked all of the companions onto the ground, unable to move. The old dwarf had some skills! Aegon then scolded the bunch for their petty squabbling and inability to find trust in one another. After his diatribe, he stalked off to the west a ways, before pausing to catch his breath. It seems the spell took something out of him, making him more haggard, older looking. The group was freed from the paralyzation spell, after which they gathered themselves and began again marching west, each deep within their own thoughts. More questions, fewer answers...

They made it to the tower finally to find it literally crawling with undead -- Ghouls, zombies, skeletons... undead of all types were present. And yet, none were attacking them! The crew decided to take advantage of this development and find the Orb as quickly as possible, while the Druidic Princess Serena stood watch outside.

Thus ended the evening. A brief hiatus is coming, due to a couple of the players heading off for vacation. I think it can be assumed that the next session will be looked forward to with anticipation, and perhaps not just a little trepidation.

At long last, the tower awaits!

The tower? The tower! Rapunzel!

So tonight may indeed be the night. The crew kicked major butt in an effort to escort a child from one town to another. The brigands attacked yet again! What's with all the brigands? From where are they coming? More importantly, why? Is Roland still mad about that whole "chased out of town" thing? Just how prevalent are the brigands in this area?

No matter. They have been dealt yet another blow by the companions, who will hopefully now have the needed magical weapons that will help destroy the undead that seem to be popping up everywhere around the ruins of the mage tower. Will the Orb be there? If so, could it have been destroyed in the blast that decimated the entire countryside? More importantly, will Matthias FINALLY gain a level??

And what's with this dwarf that popped up seemingly out of nowhere? Seems odd that he'd show up now... could he be the cause of the brigands knowledge of where we were?

And, what in the world happened to Garkor's ring?

So many questions... questions that need answering. The tower awaits. Death beckons them all, as does glory and riches. Who will answer which call?