Searching for Oyliv

## Synopsis:

The Free Mage of Sunward has been kidnapped. From what could be gathered, they have been taken to a remote spot on the Iron Ridge by a group of villainous individuals to obtain something of value that rests on the great mountain range. The Whispering Cutlass has been hired to find the missing mage, and bring him back to Sunward safely. You must travel to the Grand North, and seek out Oyliv the Fire Blessed and his abductors.

## Mercenaries:

Awnix - Human Rogue (Sponsor: Boss Awfa)

Kava Rumpie - Halfling Cleric (Sponsor: Larkspur)

Kayn Silversong - Human Paladin (Sponsor: Rose Tanzanite Brynnwolf)

Sims - Orc Barbarian (Sponsor: Ducamis the Shadow)

Tarmak - Goliath Fighter (Sponsor: Faithful boar)

Valkyrie - High Elf Fighter (Sponsor: Apatite Xilon)

## Adventure:

The adventurers arrived in the North at the location described to them, and began to climb the cliff face. Nearing the top, the adventurers were attacked by a swarm of giant mosquito like creatures. The bugs were irritating, but ultimately did not prove much more than a distraction, as the characters swatted them one by one and ascended to the top of the cliff. A cave entrance awaiting the group, and they ventured inside.

The cave split into two directions. After traveling a short distance to the left, Awnix discovered a trap, and the group decided to try the other path. The path to the right led to a large cave with several bandits hauling rocks. The group orchestrated an ambush and engaged the bandits in combat. The battle was quick, and the group managed to capture one of the bandit alive. They questioned him, attempting to trick him into thinking they were sent by the White Bear gang. The bandit was suspicious, but revealed that the mage was alive in the lower cave with a man named Ithic. At this point the bandit was having second guesses about the group being from the White Bear, and rather than continue the ruse, Kayn killed him. The room was filled with fire rocks, and several large chests filled with more rocks. The group of bandits also had some silver and emberstones.

The group explored the caves nearby, discovering some pictograms on the cave walls. The pictures described a group of people hiding in the cave from a dragon, who could not fit inside. The people summoned some sort of fire monster to fight the dragon, but it turned on them and filled the caves with fire. A mage managed to trap the fire monster in a lower cave. The people then left the caves, but died to the dragon.

The group then went through the final passageway, a cave filled with ice. The path led down a steep slope and into a pit. inside the pit was the bandit leader Ithic, along with two other henchman. The Mage Oyliv was there, concentrating hard on keeping a giant fire monster in some sort of stasis. The floor was covered with fire rocks. The group charged forward and attacked.

The two bandits died quickly, while Oyliv struggled to maintain control. The captain, Ithic fought valiantly with a flury of blades. Ultimately he attempted to flee, but was cut down by the group before he could leave the room. Sim's hoisted his unconscious body onto his shoulders. At this point Oyliv lost control of the monster and began to flee himself. The entire group rushed for the exit and began to climb the slope.

Tarmak grab Oyliv and carried him on his back, pushing his way past several of his companions on the narrow ledge. The group nearly fell off the ledge due to Tarmaks reckless actions, but managed to hang on. The Fire Monster spewed fire breath and lobbed fire rocks at the group, striking several of them during the climb. The monster managed to collapse a portion of the slope, but the group jumped over and escaped the pit.

## Outcome

The group, save in the upper chamber, stripped Ithic of his weapons and tied him up for transport back to Sunward. Oyliv filled in the group in on a few missing details. The bandits, the last members of the Rakkus crew, were hired by a group called the White Bear in order to pay off a debt. The fire rocks are supposed to be capable of summoning primordial fire creatures. Oyliv demanded that the rocks be sent to the Vanguard to be destroyed. The group lowered the chests down the cliff side, climbed down, and headed back to town for drinks.