Day 129 - Dragon attack

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Dragon Attack
Days 128 (20th June – 6:15pm)
DM Note: Umar/Bazin still blessed +2/+2 (24th Day)
	Francis still blessed +2/+2 (1st Day)
Those members of the party not paralyzed with fear go outside to get a better view of events. The aura of fear from the Dragon makes it difficult to think straight but afterwards – comparing notes the sequence of events seems to be…..
The Dragon flies parallel to the city walls, well out of range of anything, as it moves out over the sea it alters course to swing in over the city. Descending it then begins to spray the streets of the Blackeeyed District with what appears from a distance to be some form of ash. Given the time of day, the streets are busy, and even from the partys location the screams of the dying can be heard.
As the Dragon approaches the city walls, it focusses its breath weapon upon the wall defenders, and then alters its course slightly to follow the line of the wall heading towards the Trade Gate, from which Rastens banner can be seen flying.
Before the Dragons breath can hit the gatehouse, there is a bright yellow flash as a bolt is fired from a ballistae on the top of one of the gatehouse towers. The bolt appears to grow in size as it travels through the air and when it impacts the Dragon the beast is visibly rocked back in the air. It lets out a tremendous cry of pain and instead of continuing its attack veers off to travel back directly west. As it passes over the walls, a hail of normal missile fire rises up to greet it along with a number of magical effects.
Obviously badly wounded the Dragon continues its flight away from the city and a ragged cheer is heard from the walls. With the departure of the beast, the feeling of dread subsides and the party compares notes.
Over the next half an hour there are a number of messengers seen entering and leaving the Cathedral opposite your safe house, and then at about 7pm, Kahu appears at the gate accompanied by the two Werebears – in their animal forms. The party lets her in.
Kahu: “I cant stop for long but thought you deserved to know a little bit about what is going on. As you probably can guess, that was your package for Lord Rasten that drove off the abomination.”
Kahu: “But things aren’t looking good, there are a lot of casualties on the wall, advance parties of the Orcs are already in sight…..many days earlier than reported and we have problems in the city itself.”
Kahu: “Many of those killed by the Dragon Breath are reanimating as Zombies, and there are obviously Temple of the Dead priests around since the Zombies are proving more difficult to destroy than would be expected. So everyone is run ragged trying to reorganise the wall defence whilst containing an effective rebellion in the Blackeyed district – whilst getting the unaffected out to safety.”
Kahu: “Your guard below will remain to assist you if needed but be warned that if there is trouble tonight with Sarn – I don’t think as much help as hoped will be available. I know one of you is a Universal Cleric…..so you could volunteer to try help clearing out the undead – but that will expose you to possible reprisals.”
Kahu: “Look, I have to go – if you decide to stay here…. fine. If you want to go Zombie hunting, also fine…….. I cant advise either way is best…..sorry.”
…and Kahu hurries off in the direction of the Trade Gate with her guardians alongside her.
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