Episode 88
Good Through Sunndi

The Biscuits Dollin - Druid 7th Level (PC)
Gimar - Fighter 8th Level (PC)
Jaron - Paladin 6th Level (PC)
Little John - Fighter 6th Level (NPC)
Nicola - Cleric 6th Level (PC)
Rheaphlyndar - Thief 8th Level (PC)
Wed - Mage 6th Level (NPC)
Yodavan - Mage/Cleric 1st/3rd (PC)
Lemuel - Cleric (NPC)
Locale Mid-Sunndi
Date 31st day of October, 585 CY (Common Year)
Time Evening

Riding hard, the Biscuits travelled down the well-marked road between Dunn and Bren. According to Wed's map, the best way from here was north east to Rocktop, then through the Hestmark Highlands towards Medegia.

The weather was becoming chilly, and large orange squash were about the only things still left in the fields of this region. The party camped in another travellers rest, labeled for the county of Brennathar. Gimar was discussing the route as Little John worked on the fire.

Gimar . . . so after we get through the highlands, we should probably skirt any town we pass.
Yodavan Already we bypass the major cities. How are we to learn?
Jaron On the way back we can stop anywhere. This cargo is too noticable, and our party too much of a target.
Dollin My information has it that good stops at the border. Much evil is to the north and east, friends.
Lemuel Rao will provide for us.
Nicola (changing the subject) Those mountains to the north -- what are they called?
Wed (peering at the map) The Glorioles.

Nicola slept well and dreamed of the tall and relatively young mountains as Wed and Yodavan took the first watch. In her dreams, she was obviously east of the Glorioles Range, watching the setting sun through their craggy peaks.

The Biscuits Dollin - Druid 7th Level (PC)
Gimar - Fighter 8th Level (PC)
Jaron - Paladin 6th Level (PC)
Little John - Fighter 6th Level (NPC)
Nicola - Cleric 6th Level (PC)
Rheaphlyndar - Thief 8th Level (PC)
Wed - Mage 6th Level (NPC)
Yodavan - Mage/Cleric 1st/3rd (PC)
Lemuel - Cleric (NPC)
Locale Mid-Sunndi
Date Late Brewfest, 585 CY (Common Year)
Time Near dusk

Gimar rode and thought to himself.

Gimar This is a heck of a way to celebrate Brewfest.
I wonder how that Reaver is doing with my estate?
Darn ring smells like beer all the time.
I wonder how old Humbun is doing back west?
Dollin Hey Gimar!
Gimar I wonder what nature boy wants now? Yes, Dollin?

The druid and Little John angled their horses over towards Gimar.

Little John Yippee-ki-yay!
Dollin Looks like company at that travellers rest up there. A minstrel!
Gimar (examining the group from afar) And some farmers.
Jaron (riding over to the trio) Shall we stop here for the night?
Gimar, Dollin, and Little John Lets!

The party reigned in and after a quick stabling were sharing the farmers stew, in exchange for strong drink. Soon the whole party was quite merry, and the minstrel was spinning tales.

Wed How about something local, troubador?
Minstrel Aye, here's a legend for you, from just the other side of those hills. And most appropriate for a cool night, late in the year. Have you heard of the Walker?

Nobody in the party had, and he began his tale.

After a short silence, many claps and cheers broke out. The small room settled into conversation and laughter, and after a bit Gimar asked the minstrel of other matters.

Gimar How about any dwarven legends?
Minstrel Aye, that's almost too easy. Have you heard of the Crypts of Iron Souls?
Gimar No, I . . .
Minstrel A dwarf who hasn't heard of the famed Crypts of the Iron Souls?
Gimar I've been travelling. I'm from the west.
Minstrel (Laughing) Oh, 'tis of no matter. Buy me a pint and I'll tell you of the fabled resting place of the Axe of the Dwarvish Lords.



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