20051015 Teeth04

<H1> The Teeth: Battle Royale </H1>
<H2> Roll Call </H2>
<TABLE>
<TR>
 <TD> Mirto </TD>
 <TD> 12th Human Wizard </TD>
 <TD> Mark Whisler </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Heimlich </TD>
 <TD> 7th/1st Human Cleric/Fighter </TD>
 <TD> Ray Chiang </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Thorfinn the Lucky </TD>
 <TD> 11th Human Bard </TD>
 <TD> Jim Yonemura </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Olaf Olafson </TD>
 <TD> 7th Human Cleric </TD>
 <TD> Keith Farrar </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Mylar Morak </TD>
 <TD> 8th Dwarf Fighter </TD>
 <TD> Robert Giedt </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Bimblefin Candytuft </TD>
 <TD> 4th/2nd Pixie Rogue/Sorcerer (10th ECL) </TD>
 <TD> John Speck </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Borgar </TD>
 <TD> 10th/8th Dwarf Cleric/Warpriest </TD>
 <TD> Matt Miller </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Foradun </TD>
 <TD> 6th/5th Githzerai Psychic Warrior/Soul Knife (13th ECL) </TD>
 <TD> Rick DiRicco (Absent) </TD>
</TR>
</TABLE>
<H2> Session Summary </H2>
<H3> Battle Cleanup </H3>
<B>Round 4 (cont):</B> Two riders close in on Foradun. One mount and rider hits him for 27 and 25 (cloak miss). The second mount hits him for 20. For the third, the mount and rider hit him for 21 (cloak miss) and 19. Foradun explodes. Borgar is attacked by a rider wielding a bardiche one handed and hit 3 times for 28, 26, and 17. The armored ogre in front of Thorfinn casts a spell on him--apparently dispelling the Heroes Feast and the Cloudwalk. He falls 90' and takes 25 points. Mylar is attacked (without DR, 21 rider and 28 mount). Olaf heals Borgar for 21. Mylar is bit by a Hyena for 6. Stampy is bit for 9. Borgar is hit by a gnoll for 4. Mirto casts Magic Missile on the ogre cleric for 13. Bimblefin hits the ogre rider once for 12. Stampy kills the hyena near Olaf. Heimlich flies to the closest hyena and crits it for 30, killing it. Mylar attacks the ogre and hits four times for (19, 15, 22, 18). At the end of the round, some of the party hear troops riding from the direction of the Teeth.
<B>Round 5:</B> Borgar casts Heal on himself. The ogre cleric casts a spell on Heimlich, but he saves (25). The rider attacks Borgar attacks Olaf for 29 and then crits him for 72. Mylar is attacked by the mount for 19. The rest of the riders ride past Foradun's body and catch up to the rest of the party. One hits Heimlich for 26 points. Olaf casts Fly on himself and flies up. Thorfinn heals Borgar for 26. Mylar is attacked by two hyenas for 10 and 6. Mirto casts Magic Missile on the cleric, knocking him unconscious. Bimblefin attacks the same ogre and hits once for 18, knocking him unconscious. Mylar attacks the triceratops and hits for 20, 18, 20, 17, and 21. Heimlich and Stampy attack the rider attacking them, but fail to bring him down (67 pts total).<BR />At the end of the round, the dwarves appear and engage the gnolls. One on one, it's clear that the dwarves have the advantage. The dwarves are better armored and are tougher. In that same round, all the gnolls and hyenas within about 40 feet of the vanguard of the dwarves all fall down. Since they are not slowed down, the vanguard of the charging dwarves nearly reach the party.
<B>Round 6:</B> Borgar calls a Fear Aura and one triceratops runs away. The triceratops attacks Mylar, knocking him unconscious. Thorfinn moves closer to Mylar. Olaf flies towards Mylar and heals him (bringing him conscious). Some gnolls run away, but the rest attack the party. Mirto moves down and cats Cone of Cold on the group under him doing 54 points, killing several gnolls and one more ogre rider. Bimblefin flies over near Mylar and shoots and one gnoll rider for 15. Mylar delays. Heimlich and Stampy attack the triceratops near them, wounding it further.<BR />The dwarves ride into the middle of the party, The clan chief, the head priest, and the rest of the military. Nils raises his hand and casts Chain Lightning on the creatures near Mylar, killing the triceratops and leaving only one hyena.
<B>Round 7:</B> Borgar attacks the triceratops, hitting for 11, 14, 16, and 12 (2 hp left). One triceratops hits Borgar for 24 pts. One healthy triceratops rider off towards the remaining army. Olaf heals Mylar for 8 more points. Other gnolls and riders continue to flee. Bimblefin shoots the triceratops, killing it. Mylar moves back towards the party. Heimlich kills the last rider near him, but only wounds the hyena.<BR />The dwarves take out the last triceratops rider.
<B>Round 8:</B> Borgar attacks the hyena for 55 points, killing it. The last feared triceratops rider rides away. Olaf attacks the remaining hyena. Thorfinn heals Mylar for 11 points. Bimblefin shoots the hyena for 14 points. Heimlich heals Mylar for 19 points.<BR />The dwarves move up towards the party and they get another Mass Cure for 26 points.<BR />Borgar follows up with a Mass Cure Light Wounds. The party and the dwarves gather up the bodies and ride towards the Teeth. Along the way back, Beorn tells Borgar their potential schedule for evacuation.
<UL>
<LI> 1 Day: Sabotage important stuff
<LI> 2 Days: Destroy everything
<LI> 7 Days: Take everything
</UL>
The dwarves occupy most of the teeth, mostly in the Kobold warrens. They have created a secret exit out the back of the underground lake, but the tunnel is not sufficiently size for their mounts.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Heimlich:</B> So, your message was a bit short on details. Can you describe to us the situation with the gate?
<B>Nils:</B> All we know is that our circles of warding are under constant assault by dispels. They cannot come through our gate because of several circles of evil. So far, there are so many layers that they haven't been able to dispel it all yet.
<B>Borgar:</B> How long will the protections stay up?
<B>Nils:</B> I don't know how long we can keep that up. Especially once we leave, I'd give them a day or two to break through.
<B>Borgar:</B> I expect that she'd have to attack soon after we leave.
<B>Nils:</B> It depends on her information. She'd have to know when the portal opens up.
<B>Borgar:</B> Is there a place that we can lay low in the Teeth that she would not get to?
<B>Nils:</B> Towards what end?
<B>Borgar:</B> I'm thinking that if she is single minded in her goal to getting through that portal, then there's somewhere here that we could hide while she does that. And when she makes her appearance, we spring the ambush.
<B>Nils:</B> I see. There's nowhere that I would expect that you could hide here. And even if we could find somewhere, how would you know when to attack her?
<B>Borgar:</B> Perhaps we could set up some kind of magical alarm. (Looks around for Bimblefin) Or perhaps have a scout...
<B>Nils:</B> (Also looks around for Bimblefin) It would have to be someone the ability to conceal themselves magically.
<B>Borgar:</B> Indeed. I think we can find someone like that.
<B>Nils:</B> And such an entity would also need some natural ability at hiding. ability to conceal themselves magically.
<B>Borgar:</B> Certainly.
<B>Nils:</B> Someone Tiny in size would be ideal...
<B>Bimblefin:</B> I've got you! I'm only Small!
<B>Nils:</B> And above all, the scout would need patience.
<B>Borgar:</B> (Pauses) Well, it was just a thought...
</BLOCKQUOTE>
The GM reminds the party that this trouble started when a dwarf by the name of Ragnar stuck his head through the portal. In doing so, he ended up possessed by demonic forces. Unfortunately, the possession was not detected immediately and it is believed he did a lot of scouting of the area beneath the Teeth. Shortly after the dwarves detected his activities and eventually managed to kill him, the incursions from the portal began.
The party goes over the inventory of dwarven equipment that would need sabotaging. The dwarves describe their weaponmaking, armormaking, and alchemy setup. Also, there are several manned traps throughout the complex. During this time, the party convinces Mylar to forgo his leather armor and wear a chain shirt.
The party discusses their options for evacuating the dwarves. Borgar's preference is to take 1 day to sabotage the equipment and then leave. After discussing options, the party decides that it could be worthwhile to get the Planar Champion Gestric to suppress the portal for a few days in order to prevent its use while the dwarves evacuate. Heimlich hands Borgar his Crystal Ball to allow him to communicate with Gestric. Borgar casts Sending to detect Gestric: "Wish to hire you to suppress a portal. Will use a scrying spell to contact you.". The reply comes back "Okay"
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Borgar:</B> There is a need for a portal disrupted.
<B>Gestric:</B> Destroyed?
<B>Borgar:</B> Eventually. Suppressed for a longish period of time.
<B>Gestric:</B> When?
<B>Borgar:</B> As soon as possible?
<B>Gestric:</B> Now?
<B>Borgar:</B> That would be very handy.
<B>Gestric:</B> Can you bring me?
<B>Borgar:</B> Um.
<B>Gestric:</B> I can get there, but it can be messy.
<B>Borgar:</B> How messy?
<B>Gestric:</B> I tear holes in the fabric of space.
<B>Borgar:</B> Is it permanent?
<B>Gestric:</B> It usually repairs itself.
<B>Borgar:</B> Is it permanent?
<B>Gestric:</B> Also, if I come that way, it may take me a while to get to you.
<B>Borgar:</B> If you get to this plane, we can get you the rest of the way.
<B>Gestric:</B> I'm going to need one of two things a service in the future, or an item of substantial magical power.
<B>Borgar:</B> Let me get back to you on the method of payment.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
Borgar then uses the crystal ball to contact Donner.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Donner:</B> You wouldn't believe the fiscal responsibilities we have...
</BLOCKQUOTE>
The party discusses various options for paying Gestric. Borgar has two possible items to use: the Greater Horn of Valhalla given to him by the Elves or his +2 Warhammer of Spell Storing. Heimlich suggests that using the Horn might be a bit excessive in payment. Borgar counters that this is the third portal he's seen and would prefer to "prepay" the Planar Champion for future portals.
The next day Borgar contacts Gestric using the same methods. As the scrying focuses on Gestric, the background looks slightly different than the previous day. Gestric appears to be sitting down and eating, and he appears to have several superficial wounds. There is also a great deal of smoke in the background.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Borgar:</B> So, about the service...
<B>Gestric:</B> Dunno yet. I figure it would have to be even for even.
<B>Borgar:</B> How about him? (Indicates Bimblefin)
<B>Gestric:</B> Can he do anything I can't?
<B>Borgar:</B> (Describes what he knows of Bimblefin's abilities)
<B>Gestric:</B> No, it would have to be you or one of your compatriots. And I wouldn't ask you do anything harder than for me to do, but it would be something I couldn't do.
<B>Borgar:</B> There is more than likely another portal on this plan that we would need your services for.
<B>Gestric:</B> I don't like owing. <P> <B>Borgar:</B> If you want, we can get you exactly what you want, but it will take more time.<P> <B>Bimblefin:</B> Maybe he can give you change.<P> <B>Gestric:</B> Okay, I'll take it.<P> <B>Borgar:</B> Are you in a condition to travel?<P> <B>Gestric:</B> They're paying me by the battle here. If I miss a battle, I miss a paycheck. That's all.<P> <B>Borgar:</B> Okay, well. Do you know what the time differential between your plane and mine is?<P> <B>Gestric:</B> You're on the Prime Material?<P> <B>Borgar:</B> Yes.<P> <B>Gestric:</B> No noticable difference.<P> <B>Borgar:</B> When do you think you'll be leaving?<P> <B>Gestric:</B> Right now.<P> <B>Borgar:</B> Okay, I'll contact you this way tomorrow.<P> <B>Gestric:</B> Fine.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
Gestric stands up and he appears to cut a hole in the air. The swirls of the Astral Plane beyond the tear. An enormous, helmeted head looks down and looks through the right. A hand comes back through the rift and shakes its finger in a "no" gesture.
Heimlich casts Wind Walk on the entire party (except Bimblefin). Mirto flies out to find Gestric and teleports back with him. While he is out on the Plateau, he spots the enemy forces outside the Teeth. They have regrouped into one massive force, but they appear to be fortifying a defensive position. Mirto takes Gestric to find Borgar and the rest of the party.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Gestric:</B> Working with a different crew now?
<B>Borgar:</B> There were too many tasks for us to take care of, so we split up and are leading other teams on our quests.
<B>Gestric:</B> This is the best you could do?
<B>Borgar:</B> They're better than you think.
<B>BImblefin:</B> Some of us have killed Vampire Lord Wizards.
<B>Gestric:</B> Where's the portal?
<B>Borgar:</B> (Takes him to the portal)
<B>Gestric:</B> I think I can seal this.
<B>Borgar:</B> For how long?
<B>Gestric:</B> One to six days. It depends on a lot of factors.
<B>Thorfinn:</B> Would it help if we told you where it lead and other details?
<B>Gestric:</B> Unfortunately, no.
<B>Gestric:</B> If you need it to be further suppressed, we can deduct from the debt.
<B>Olaf:</B> Will it be obvious that the portal isn't working?
<B>Gestric:</B> If I sunder the portal, it will appear in all respects to be destroyed. But anyone could tell whether its working or not.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> It's magic. I can detect magic at will.
<B>Gestric:</B> Now, to do this, I will have to get closer to do this. What have you been doing to keep it locked up?
<B>Borgar:</B> (Describes)
<B>Gestric:</B> That's fine. I can handle it.
<B>Borgar:</B> Before you begin, I want to make sure that the dwarves are heading out.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> I can do all sorts of things. (Begins describing powers)
<B>Gestric:</B> I know lots of people who can do what you can for me. And lots of them owe me already.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Well, you should change your mind.
<B>Gestric:</B> Okay.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> What were you doing before this?
<B>Gestric:</B> Fighting. Mostly spiders.
<B>Bimblefin:</B>
<B>Gestric:</B> Mithril?
<B>Bimblefin:</B>
<B>Gestric:</B> Mithril is unstable on that plane.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> I've got to see this...
<B>Gestric:</B> Feel free to follow.
<B>Borgar:</B> So, you've been fighting spiders?
<B>Gestric:</B> Yeah, the demonweb's been expanding.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> We have spiders in the forests too. Some of the weirder ones can disappear and reappear.
<B>Gestric:</B> Mmmmm...do any of them build planes?
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Uh, no.
<B>Gestric:</B> (To Borgar) You have the dark elves on this plane?
<B>Borgar:</B> Yes.
<B>Gestric:</B> Keep an eye on them. They might get stronger.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
Gestric pulls out his sword and sunders the portal. The pieces of the portal fall like scraps of cloth and slowly fade into nothingness. The area where the portal was now appears to be a stone wall.
<H3> A Day in Acheron </H3>
Gestric begins his trip home by ripping a portal into the Astral Plane with his sword. After a moment's thought, Bimblefin follows Gestric into the Astral Plane.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Do you think I could learn to do that with a bow?
<B>Gestric:</B> I've seen it done.
<B>Gestric:</B> (Looks through the tear) Gonna be a bit of a walk...
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Well, for some of us...
<B>Gestric:</B> Do you breathe oxygen?
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Yes.
<B>Gestric:</B> You'll be okay then.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> How far is it to get there?
<B>Gestric:</B> We're four days, maybe five days from the fortress...
<B>Bimblefin:</B> What if I give you this bag to hold and you pull me out when you need me...
</BLOCKQUOTE>
Everywhere on this place appears to have various scorch marks--as if massive fires occurred regularly. Every once in a while, the ground shakes violently. The air is filled with smoke and Bimblefin finds it very difficult to breathe.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Gestric:</B> Well, we're at least in the right cube. That's good. It shouldn't be too much of a walk.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Walk? I think I'll fly...
<B>Gestric:</B> Well, if you flight too high--you'll be on another face.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Mind if I rest on your shoulder?
<B>Gestric:</B> (Shrugs) Do what you want.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> What about a partnership?
<B>Gestric:</B> You don't pay me enough.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> If we're partners, I shouldn't need to pay you.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
After several hours of walking, they come upon a large battlefield. Gestric peers into the battle for several minutes.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Gestric:</B> This looks like goblins and orcs.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> That ought to be easy.
<B>Gestric:</B> Watch out for the big ones. They're avatars. They'll only have a fraction of the power, but they'll be able to see you.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
As they approach the mass, it is obvious that they are approaching a large battlefield. One combatant army appears to consist entirely of orcs while the other consists of goblins. Once in a while, they spot several one-eyed giants walking through the enormous battle. These one-eyed look to be followers of Grummsh. Hip deep among the goblins are the twisted crazed avatar of the goblins (Maglubiyet).
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Why don't you rip another tear?
<B>Gestric:</B> My contract is over there. (Indicates across the battlefield)
<B>Bimblefin:</B> There's this concept of going around stuff.
<B>Gestric:</B> This <I>is</I> the easiest way.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> What if I die?
<B>Gestric:</B> I'll go through your items and figure out a fair value. If there's enough to bring you back and pay me, then we can do that.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Okay.
<B>Gestric:</B> Now, we have a deal.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Why don't I pay you now to protect me?
<B>Gestric:</B> What do you have?
<B>Bimblefin:</B> How about this? (Offers Heward's Handy Haversack)
<B>Gestric:</B> That'll get you two days. It will take you four days to get there.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> How about this Bag of Tricks?
<B>Gestric:</B> That'll get you one day.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Can we arrange a deal? I can do stuff you can't do...
<B>Gestric:</B> I could let you die here and take everything now.
<B>Gestric:</B> Can you disguise your appearance?
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Not for very long...
<B>Gestric:</B> There's only two answers I want from you. Yes or not yes. Can you disguise yourself?
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Uh, not yes.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
Gestric crouches low and only occasionally kills the orc and goblin. He appears to be keeping track of the avatars and largely avoiding them. There appear to be 20000 combatants. The only close moment is when the Grummsh avatar spots Bimblefin and yells something in orcish and several orcs plus an avatar head towards them, but they are intercepted by a goblin avatar.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Bimblefin:</B> So, you're going to go somewhere restful on this?
<B>Gestric:</B> This is a long-term contract.
<B>Gestric:</B> This is a good place to train.
<B>Gestric:</B> This is a good place to make money too.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> So, you do recruit?
<B>Gestric:</B> Not really.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> You should start your own operation.
<B>Gestric:</B> Okay, we rest here for four hours.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Can't we go someplace less smoky?
<B>Gestric:</B> I can put you in the bag.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
He lies down in a bedroll and looks like a pile of rocks.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Gestric:</B> Be careful. Magic works differently here.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> How so?
<B>Gestric:</B> It's just different.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
Bimblefin casts an illusion of a pile of rocks. Makes SR check of 19, and the spell is successful. The next day, they go over a ridge and next to another valley. And there is another battle. It's much more fluid--mostly orc and goblin cavalry.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Maybe we could go around this?
<B>Gestric:</B> We need to get just on the other side of this.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> But I'm tired.
<B>Gestric:</B> Maybe you should rest here then--the talking part.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Not yes.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
No one appeared to notice Bimblefin that day. It appears to be another 18 hours of walking.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Bimblefin:</B> How long have we been here?
<B>Gestric:</B> We're making good time. We might be there by tomorrow night.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Do you normally go for weeks?
<B>Gestric:</B> It's only been three days your time. Tomorrow you'll have a few interesting things to see.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Why is the world square here?
<B>Gestric:</B> Cube.
<B>Gestric:</B> You know where the valleys come from?
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Well, when the
<B>Gestric:</B> Look up that way.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
Up in the sky where this is a moon--there is a huge black cube that is tumbling.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Bimblefin:</B> So they hit each other?
<B>Gestric:</B> It'll only be another two days before it hits.
<B>Gestric:</B> Well, when that hits. There's going to be a lot of money to be made.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> What do you mean?
<B>Gestric:</B> Well, that one where dis is.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> What?
<B>Gestric:</B> Dis pays very well.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Dis city?
<B>Bimblefin:</B> What about dat city?
<B>Gestric:</B> I don't think you get it.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
Up at the top of the mountain, there appears to be a giant fortified city.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Is the air there any better?
<B>Gestric:</B> It's thinner.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> I guess it's better.
<B>Gestric:</B> They have a very good sense of smell.
<B>Gestric:</B> You'll probably be okay.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> They'll know I'm with you, right?
<B>Bimblefin:</B> So, when I run out of stuff what are you going to do with me?
<B>Gestric:</B> Nothing at all.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> But I could get more stuff.
<B>Gestric:</B> Anything is possible.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
There are these enormous figures constructing more towers and walls. They have a tremendous number of arms and hands.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
Gestric: You see, the demonweb touched here once. And it's coming back. And there are those that don't want that. So, they sent their minions here so that when she comes back, they'll be ready.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Will they hire me?
<B>Gestric:</B> Possibly... (Heads up into the large city)
<B>Bimblefin:</B> You know if you learned how to teleport, this would be a lot easier.
<B>Gestric:</B> Wouldn't learn that much.
<B>Gestric:</B> Tell me, what in the last three days did you already know? And how much would you know if you already teleported.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Well, I didn't' know my throat could get that raw. And I've never had my eyes this red.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
They enter the city and there looks like there's a lot of destruction as well. And there is a huge pile of spider bodies, but some of them are half humanoid.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Gestric:</B> They're called driders there.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Well, why did they do that?
<B>Gestric:</B> She has all sorts of reasons to do what she does...
<B>Bimblefin:</B> It seems like there are all sorts of reasons why this happens and why that happens.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
Gestric walks up to one of the giants and begins talking.
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Hecatoncheire:</B> We missed you yesterday.
<B>Gestric:</B> Is she coming back?
<B>Hecatoncheire:</B> Yeah, should be later today. Tomorrow, we've got (gestures to cube)
<B>Gestric:</B> Mmmm...best to prepare then.
<B>Gestric:</B> We may have a new recruit. He may be good for scouting.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> Yes, I'm his familiar.
<B>Hecatoncheire:</B> (Laughs) Well, we can keep you around for amusement anyway.
<B>Bimblefin:</B> People tell me that after a few days, you won't find me so amusing.
<B>Hecatoncheire:</B> (Continues laughing)
</BLOCKQUOTE>
The hundred handed giants take a quick liking to Bimblefin. His comments are often a great source of humor for the heactoncheire. (GM: "And you can only imagine the applause...")
<H2> Foes Fought </H2>