Session 2 of the Emerald Knights Saga

## Summary

After discovering that Raoul's Pass was full of basilisks, the Emerald Knights, Ulric Ironguard, Felgrun Moltenforge, and Jan Wycliffe, decide to create a basilisk disguise from its corpse to sneak past the other basilisks in Raoul's Pass. Using the expertly crafted disguise, the trio was able to sneak past many basilisks.

While sneaking through the mine, they came to a giant door with statues of dwarfs reaching towards it. Deciding to open it, they discovered it housed a dwarven runic sentry. The sentry activated and was similarly fooled by the group's disguise and started to engage them. The Emerald Knights removed their disguise, causing the sentry to pause. However, it determined them to still be a threat and began to attack.

The commotion of the sentry caught the attention of nearby basilisks, who soon entered the room. The sentry turned it's attention to these new threats, while the trio made there escape down a tunnel labeled "storage." In this storage room, Jan found a Spellward Shield, Felgrun found 2 Lesser Runestones of Might, and Ulric found 8 Burstfire Bolts.

Leaving the storage room, the group came to a hole that appeared to be dug into the dwarven tunnel. The trio deduced that this must have been where the basilisks breached Raoul's Pass. There thoughts were disrupted when a growl came from the hole. They found themselves face to face with giant basilisk several times larger than the one they had fought previously . Spying the exit close to them, they decide to sprint towards it. While running, the giant basilisk was able to get a swipe at Ulric and Felgrun before the group exited the mine. Powerful magic inscribed on the door of the mine prevented the giant basilisk from pursuing any further. After taking a moment to catch their breath, the trio continued to the next leg of their journey, Madurai.

On the road to Madurai, the group stumbled upon a trio of bandits extracting a "toll" from a merchant. The Emerald Knights, deciding that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice, allowed the bandits to leave after returning the "toll" to the merchant. Upon the bandits departure, they informed them that would regret this when "Ironguard" hears of this. Unfazed by this name-drop, they continued to the City of Steel.

Desiring to depart swiftly, they quickly started gathering supplies to continue their journey to Nordopolica. Felgrun requisitioned fresh horses for the group from the local barracks, having had to leave their mounts at the entrance of Raoul's Pass. Ulric attempted to learn more of the rusted sword he had acquired at the Dilapidated Temple by seeking a man knowledgeable in magic. However, his attempts were in vain as the man was unable to divine anything magical about the sword.

After meeting up again, they entered a magic shop, hoping to strengthen themselves for the journey ahead. Felgrun sold the 2 Lessor Runestones of Might and commissioned a Thorntail Cloak. Ulric, after borrowing a substantial amount of gold pieces from his two companions, commissioned a Stoneblood Steel Scimitar that he named The Ironblade: The Emerald Flame of Althara III. Seeking to soothe their tired bodies and minds, they took a rest at a local inn.

Upon waking, they went to the ruler of the city's estate. After being granted an audience with Sir Marco Thakur, they informed him of the basilisks in Raoul's Pass, stating he would send people to clear it out, and gave the group a reward for the information, 800 gold pieces. With their purses a bit heavier, they left the city and went onto the final leg of their journey to Nordopolica through Kalkaban.

## Items Gained

* 800 gold pieces
* Spellward Shield
* 2 Lessor Runestones of Might (lost the same session)
* Burstfire Bolts
* Stoneblood Steel Scimitar
* Thorntail Cloak