Session 2: Viter

*Sometimes I amaze even myself.*

There we were, my companions and I, knee-deep in the muck and mire of an underground rattling nest, chasing the dream -- *the* *most heroic* *saving of a young, innocent child!* Anna was her name, and being captured was most certainly her game. But fear not, young Anna! Viter Bandywax and his heroic troop are on the hellish heels of these ne'er-do-wells, and most certainly shall we succeed in your recklessly resplendent rescue!

But I digress!

Mere moments before we entered deeper within evil's moldy and most destitute lair (side-note: could evil perhaps *not* be so uncomely sometimes? Sigh. A dream for a new day.) I managed the most magnanimous idea of meaningful proportions - a master's disguise! Yes, my companion, the well-meaning and potential-in-achieving-sidekick-status Ivasar, supplied me with a Disguise Kit to help assure the ruse's success. I plucked a couple sticks nearby as well, to give the impression of the over-sized rattling's ears, spread some slick and slimy dirt over my face and completed the illusion with a spot of soot on my nose, and ready to go I was.

Our initial scouting had us come upon a nasty nest. A room full of straw and tiny rattlings, and wisely, we decided to double-back and proceed back towards the other cavernous passage. Particularly wise, as across the nest there was most *certainly* a cove of this dastardly delirium.

Ember, bless her heart, proceeded to scout ahead. She cast an invisibility spell (I could have done the same, being the grand wizard I am, but I didn't want to steal her thunder) and stepped ahead of "Viter's Apostles" (working name for the group - remember to pitch to them later). Ivasar crept ahead as well, and before I knew it, had *transformed into a rattling!* Could you believe it! Again, I'm sure my spellcaster friends were trying to show off for me, but they should know I am proud of them. One day they may see levels of my ability... if it is their destiny.

Past some make-shift debris, we entered a room with some nasty rattlings both large and small. With their abilities in use, Ivasar and Ember made it through - and *heroically* - I knew I would make it through as well. I stepped into the room with my masterful disguise and *immediately* was stopped and pursued by a large rattling. In any other case, I'm sure I would have never been found out. But the delirium clearly has had unforeseen magical effects on these creatures enhancing their perception abilities. I've made note of it and will do better next time. But with my might and magic, I made the bravest decision one possibly can when they are spotted and begin to be attacked.

I ran.

Escaping back down the hall, I rounded myself into a small alcove and decided to flex the big guns. I cast a still image of myself down the hall - and, unsurprisingly, it worked! The creatures attempted to tackle "me" and fell through, crashing into each other and the ground. Pouncing on the moment, I returned back into the room, this time without problem.

Well, it would have been without a problem had it not been for the *damn rats.*

Wasting no time, I struck! Each blow cut through the thick musty air like a spoon through porridge. I stabbed, stabbed, stabbed! I stabbed so hard and cleanly I had to take a moment to see the damage done to these disgusting dredges. Evisceration! At least, I think it was, given the splatter of... things... everywhere.

Oh, right, and Ember helped, too.

Ivasar had slunk through a cavernous pool of water while I heroically fought these ferocious foes, and upon his return, had seen to it that we should rest prior to facing down the *vast evil ahead.* He mentioned something about a creepy cavern, but truly, aren't they all?

No matter! I tugged off a dead rattling's cloth and wrapped it to further better my master's disguise, and Ember, Ivasar and I went to catch a quick breather before diving deeper.

All in all, not a bad step towards my heroic destiny! *\*Imagine a quick sketch of Viter wearing a crown and standing heroically holding his rapier up towards the sky in a powerful pose at the end of this page\**