19970614 WyvernHunt

<H1> How Not to Hunt a Wyvern </H1>
<BR><P>
<H2> Role Call </H2>
</P>
<TABLE>
<TR>
 <TH> Name </TH>
 <TH> Profession and Level </TH>
 <TH> Player </TH>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Kill'Dar </TD>
 <TD> 3rd/2nd Elf Fighter/Mage </TD>
 <TD> Rick DiRicco </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Daeron </TD>
 <TD> 5th Elf Cleric </TD>
 <TD> Ray Chiang </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Grackle </TD>
 <TD> 4th/4th Half-Elf Fighter/Thief </TD>
 <TD> Mark Whisler </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Colin </TD>
 <TD> 4th Human Fighter </TD>
 <TD> Jim Yonemura </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Prince Donner </TD>
 <TD> 5th Human Fighter </TD>
 <TD> John Speck </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> Anders </TD>
 <TD> 1st Human Fighter </TD>
 <TD> Matt Miller </TD>
</TR>
</TABLE>
<BR><P>
<H2> Session Summary </H2>
</P>
<P>
The group decides to go back to a safe section of the Teeth to rest.
That evening, they are awoken by a pair of wyverns walking at the top
of the Teeth. They bait the party, but the party holds still.
</P>
<P>
The next day, the group attempts to bait the wyverns, but to no
avail. Considering the danger of the wyverns and the possible
remaining spiders, the group decides to burn the spider webs in
the side of the Teeth to remove that danger. The plan is to have
the rest of the party in a line standing away from the Teeth
keeping an eye out for the wyverns while Daeron burns out the
spider webs, since he is immune to the poison.
</P>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>GM:</B> Everyone roll perception.
<P>
<B>(Party):</B> (Fails various rolls except for Colin)
</P>
<P>
<B>Colin:</B> Wyverns, behind you!
</P>
<P>
<B>(Party):</B> (Begins looking every direction except the direction
 that the wyverns come from)
</P>
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<P>
At the beginning of the following round, Colin wins initiative.
</P>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<P>
<B>Colin:</B> (Points in the directions the wyverns are coming from)
 Wyverns, that direction.
</P>
<P>
<B>(Party):</B> (Looks in the direction that Colin indicates)
</P>
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<P>
The wyverns come flying from the opposite side of the Teeth.
The largest wyvern grabbs Grackle and flies off with him in his
claws. The other wyvern misses grabbing Colin.
</P>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<P>
<B>Colin:</B> (To party) Never mind.
</P>
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<P>
The largest wyvern and Grackle exchange blows, while Kill'Dar tries
to help Grackle by firing arrows. At the same time, Donner and Colin
try fighting the other adult wyvern. Colin is stabbed by the wyvern,
but is unaffected by the poison. After being wounded, the wyvern
flies off. Simultaneously, Grackle continues swinging his sword at
the large wyvern, wounding it greatly.
</P>
<P>
The group notices baby wyverns nosing through the camp under the
Teeth. Daeron and Anders run back to camp and attack the baby
wyverns. As the baby wyverns are killed, they cry for help and
the remaining adult wyvern drops into camp. Daeron slays the adult
wyvern.
</P>
<P>
The battle between Grackle and the last adult wyvern turns
ugly as he is knocked unconscious (by Kill'Dar's arrow) and
dropped. The wyvern turns its attention to the rest of the
party. It performs the same snatching tactic on Donner and
successfully grabs him. Unfortunately for the wyvern, Donner
swings twice, slaying it. Donner falls 60 feet, then stands
up and brushes himself off. The rest of the party stands in
awe.
</P>
<P>
Anders proceeds to take the useful pieces of the wyvern as
the group attends to Grackle's body. Grackle appears to have
died from some combination of poison and the fall.
</P>
<P>
The next day, the group goes crawling around the top of the
Teeth and find the wyverns' nest on top of the last rock.
The only distinguishing object in the next seem to be a
set of human remains. There, they find a suit of magical
chainmail and a pair of courier pouches.
</P>
<TABLE>
<TR>
 <TD> <B>Day 1:</B> </TD>
 <TD> That evening, the group passes a herd of buffalo, which passes the party. A bit later, the group hears something attacking a herd of buffalo. </TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> <B>Day 2:</B> </TD>
 <TD> During the day, the group passes a herd of dwarven riders.</TD>
</TR>
<TR>
 <TD> <B>Day 3:</B> </TD>
 <TD> The group is followed by a herd of small scavengers who follows the group for a few hours. Later, Daeron spots five panther-like creatures stalking the party. The group stops and turns to face them. The creatures spread out and attack the party. Eventually, the group of displacer beasts are slain. They take a few moments to remove one intact pelt. </TD>
</TR>
</TABLE>
<P>
The group makes it to Kennetar and head straight to Bellairno's.
Once there, they take an inventory of the items collected.
</P>
<UL>
<LI> 10 pints of wyvern blood
<LI> 3 extra hearts
<LI> 1 square yard of scales
<LI> 1 displacer beast pelt
</UL>
<P>
In the meantime, the party holds a quick conference.
</P>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Daeron:</B> So, what are we going to do about Grackle?
<P>
<B>Donner:</B> Maybe we can get him raised at the local temple of
 Hades.
</P>
<P>
<B>Daeron:</B> I think that's going to cost us more than we have.
</P>
<P>
<B>Bellairno:</B> I couldn't help but overhear, but I have something
 which might help.
</P>
<P>
<B>Donner:</B> Oh really, what do you have?
</P>
<P>
<B>Bellairno:</B> I have something which is reputedly an artifact of
 the Temple of Hades. I believe it's a finger of
		 one of their saints.
</P>
<P>
<B>Daeron:</B> Well, that might be enough of a bargaining chip. How
 much will this cost us?
</P>
<P>
<B>Bellairno:</B> Don't worry about it. You guys brought more than
 enough wyvern parts to pay for the Nightcloth. Even
		 after throwing in the finger, you still have some
		 credit with me.
</P>
<P>
<B>Donner:</B> Well, keep track of the credit and we'll come back and
 take some of the items you make from the stuff we've
	 given to you.
</P>
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<P>
The group heads over to the Temple of Hades. There, they are let
in by an acolyte.
</P>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<P>
<B>Acolyte:</B> How may I be of service?
</P>
<P>
<B>Daeron:</B> I'd like to talk to the high priest. We wish to
 inquire about the possibility of a raising.
</P>
<P>
<B>Acolyte:</B> Very well. Wait here. I shall inform Father
 Kultos. He is in meditation, but shall be available
		soon.
</P>
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<P>
The group waits around for about an hour before the High Priest
of Hades shows up.
</P>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<P>
<B>Kultos:</B> I've been told that you are looking to get one of
 your party members raised.
</P>
<P>
<B>Daeron:</B> Yes.
</P>
<P>
<B>Kultos:</B> And you have the body intact.
</P>
<P>
<B>Daeron:</B> Yes.
</P>
<P>
<B>Kultos:</B> Very well, you may leave the body here. How will you
 be paying for this raising?
</P>
<P>
<B>Daeron:</B> We have an item which we believe to be an artifact
 of your temple. We would like to exchange it in return
	 for getting our friend raised.
</P>
<P>
<B>Kultos:</B> Hmmm... Well, I shall have to consult with Hades about
 this. We need to verify that this is truly an artifact
	 of our temple.
</P>
<P>
<B>Daeron:</B> Of course. When shall we come back?
</P>
<P>
<B>Kultos:</B> Return tomorrow with the item. We shall discuss things
 further tomorrow.
</P>
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<P>
The group goes back to Bellairno and gets the item. They return to
the inn and get some much needed rest. The next day, the party heads
back to the Temple of Hades. There appears to be a squad of templars
waiting outside the temple. As the party approaches, the templars
spot the party and escort the group. As the group is led inside the
temple, the temple is decorated for a large ceremony.
</P>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Daeron:</B> It looks like the finger is as Bellairno said.
<P>
<B>Kill'Dar:</B> Gee, you think?
</P>
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<P>
Grackle's body appears to be on a platform. His body appears to be
as cleaned up as possible. Father Kultos appears ready to perform
the raising ceremony.
</P>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<B>Kultos:</B> You have the artifact?
<P>
<B>Daeron:</B> Yes. (Hands over finger) Here it is.
</P>
<P>
<B>Kultos:</B> Excellent. After our consultation with Hades, we believe
 this to be the finger of Saint Morbios.
</P>
<P>
<B>Daeron:</B> What do you expect to do with the item.
</P>
<P>
<B>Kultos:</B> We shall consult with Hades about it. Now, let us see to
 your friend.
</P>
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<P>
The priests begin the raising ceremony. After nearly an hour, the
ceremony is completed. Unfortunately, Grackle does not come back
to life (failed resurrection survival). Kultos explains that this
occasionally happens.
</P>
<P>
Somberly, the party goes back to the inn and examines the treasure
retrieved from the wyverns' nest. The first courier pouch contains
some platinum bars. The other courier pouch contains some magical
scrolls, a potion and a letter. The letter appears to be from the
Imperium and contains a letter to the Magister of the Judges of
Unerring Wisdom...
</P>
<H2> Foes Fought </H2>
<P>
2 Adult Wyverns
<BR>
2 Baby Wyverns
<BR>
5 Displacer Beasts
</P>
<P>
Base Experience: 2235
</P>