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GM Mad Game Master Joined: 01 Jan 1989 Posts: 84 Location: Erie, PA	Posted: February 16, 1990      Post subject: The Frontier #27
	The Frontier #27 The Seekers quickly select the items from the Temple Treasury. More or less, the distribution of items ended up being thrown into my corner. So here goes, based on what those who posted requested: Raeden selects the spear. It is the only item present that he could use. Validar takes the longsword without the green hue. Cereld takes the battleaxe bearing the symbol of his god. Dar gets the longsword with the green hue. Finrod gets the studded leather armor. Dantar takes the short sword. Arathron takes one of the shields. The remainder depends on Cereld's actions. If he takes the plate mail, Steph takes the other shield and Arafel takes the chain mail. If he does not take it, then Steph gets the plate. That then leaves two suits of chain, with Arafel and Cereld getting first dibs. Dalliance would then select the remaining shield. That leaves the mace as unselected. Only Cereld is proficient in its use. This leaves Araduin, Finius and possibly Dalliance out in the cold. Is this okay with everyone? The Seekers depart the Temple en route to the wizard's tower. The trip goes quickly and after only a few minutes they reach the farm that Validar, Stephanie and Araduin visited. The road continues on and the tracks of the Mountain Monster can be plainly seen. The trail leads into the mountains. After an hour of riding, a desolate tower comes into view. At one time it was three stories high, but the top floor has collapsed. The outer walls have many large holes in them. The whole structure doesn't appear to be overly safe. Tracks of the Mountain Monster are all around the tower. Some even lead into the tower. The tracks also lead further into the mountains. There doesn't appear to be anyone around the tower.

GM Mad Game Master Joined: 01 Jan 1989 Posts: 85 Location: Erie, PA	Posted: February 16, 1990      Post subject: GM Notes
	GM Notes: Now what, intrepid explorers? Thanks to the various healing spells cast, everyone is at full HP's.

Validar Noble Warrior Joined: 23 Aug 1989 Posts: 37 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: February 16, 1990      Post subject: Validar

Validar "Finrod, I fail to see your analogy of this recent combat with chaos. It was a simple matter of disposing of some pitiful undead. There are times when a detailed plan is simply not necessary when superior battle strength can remove an obstacle with out such. If you were so afraid of entering into battle with some measly skeletons, I said that you were welcome to hide behind that chest and allow me to deal with the monsters myself. And then you would have had access to even more of these treasures you covet so much." Validar will shake his head in wonder at his team member and gather up his equipment to prepare for the upcoming battle. This was clearly not the time to be worried about a detailed combat plan. There would be plenty of opportunities for that, to be sure. Once at the tower: "I find it difficult to imagine that whatever this Wendelaine was after has gone unclaimed by her. This place does not seem capable of keeping anyone out, excepting for its unsoundness structurally or the monster itself. She may in fact be long gone with her prize." "In any case, I think we should send an advance team to the entrance of the tower and find out whether there are any surprises in store. Also, if those tracks into the mountains could be followed, that might lead us to the beast's lair, if this is not it. Is it possible to tell which of the tracks are most recent?" Validar will snap down his visor and ready his weapon for the upcoming events. He hopes that he will have a chance to show the wench the meaning of honor.

Arathron Ranger Joined: 11 Dec 1989 Posts: 10 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: February 17, 1990      Post subject: Arathron
	Arathron Arathron, happily accepting the shield, will go along with the party's decision on what to do and give his 2 bits when he thinks necessary.

Cereld Priest of Heironeous Joined: 21 Aug 1989 Posts: 39 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: February 18, 1990      Post subject: Cereld

Cereld "Although anything is possible, Validar from the looks of this place, if it is as defenseless as it seems, and if Wendy did come here for something, then I doubt that she found it here. Surely the priests of that accursed temple would have sent a party up here and taken anything that they saw as valuable, and especially as magical for that ceremony of theirs. But let us not be too hasty here. Can any of you mages sense anything about the tower? If not then I suggest that we search it quickly and if we find nothing track down that beast. It doesn't look to safe though, and that beast may return at any minute. Validar, why don't you, Raeden, Arathron and Dar stay out here while the rest of us give this place a quick look over. If we see anything that looks like we will need to really investigate this place, we will call for you to come to us.

Araduin Elfin Mage Joined: 26 Oct 1989 Posts: 23 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: February 18, 1990      Post subject: Araduin
	Araduin "I agree, we should look this place over and then continue. Also, despite its looks, I'd be leery of traps in this place. As to following the beast into the hills, this shouldn't present a problem. As we have seen, subtlety is not one of its features.

Stephanie Swordswoman Joined: 21 Aug 1989 Posts: 31 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: February 19, 1990      Post subject: Aftermath
	Stephanie 'As you command, Cereld.' Steph will dismount and cautiously follow the others into the tower. She will let those who have more skill in this kind of things pass before her. If some danger does present itself, she will protect the others as best she can.

GM Mad Game Master Joined: 01 Jan 1989 Posts: 86 Location: Erie, PA	Posted: February 19, 1990      Post subject:
	GM Notes: Party rangers can determine the freshest set of tracks of the creature. They led further into the mountains and are a few days old. To refresh your memories, the tracks are similar to a bugbear's, but this creature must be over 10' tall based on the width of its stride. One final note, Cereld did take the Plate Mail

Validar Noble Warrior Joined: 23 Aug 1989 Posts: 38 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: February 19, 1990      Post subject: Validar
	Validar "The Hextorites seemed petrified of the Monster. It is possible that they may have tried to explore this tower or more likely, avoided it for fear of their miserable lives." Cereld has a few of them remain outside to watch, including Validar. "Very well. Just be on your guard. As we shall be out here." Validar will remain mounted with his lance readied to thrust into any upcoming combat.

Dantar Rogue Joined: 12 Dec 1989 Posts: 8 Location: Frontier Lands	Posted: February 19, 1990      Post subject: Dantar
	Dantar After his run-in with the magic room at the temple, Dantar is reluctant to enter the tower, "'Cause old majks don't die young!" But he will enter (of course!)

Dar Thaltus Priest of Ehlonna Joined: 02 Sept 1989 Posts: 17 Location: Frontier Lands

Posted: February 19, 1990      Post subject: Dar Thaltus

Dar Thaltus Dar Thaltus listens intently to Cereld's plan and silently nods his head in agreement. Watching the others depart Dar whispers a prayer to Ehlonna asking her to watch over them as they search about. During the time they are gone Dar will scrutinize his new acquisition and attempt to find any clue as to the abilities of this fine weapon occasionally gazing into its greenish tint and admiring it.

GM Mad Game Master Joined: 01 Jan 1989 Posts: 87 Location: Erie, PA	Posted: February 23, 1990      Post subject:
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