Soladain, 14th
of Thaumont 1,000 A.C. (roughly 7:00 am)
The day was very overcast and gloomy. Chow-Lin headed to
the common room for breakfast but also talked to the innkeep. She paid for two
rooms for an extra 2 weeks beyond what she already paid (extending the time
until the 14th of Flaurmont). Portio was awakened and apprised of the situation
regarding Lord Vorloi’s impending arrival. Portio was asked to maintain the
rooms should the party be kept longer than expected. Eric brought Goldeneyes
with him this time in order to work off some of the extra fat the cat had
gained from weeks of cheese, mice and fresh cream. The party had prepared for
days for this journey, but decided at the last moment to secure a pony for
Hamlin in order to increase their movement rate. They tried at the North Gate
Ostler, but none of the ponies were of adequate quality or health, according to
Hamlin. So they circled outside Specularum until they got to the Westron Gate
Ostler. Here, the beasts were healthier and better cared for so they purchased
a pony, tack and harness, and feed. By 9:00 am they were heading off north
along the Duke’s Road.
By midday they arrived at the Highreach Toll Bridge. They
paid their toll (1 sp/person) and continued on their journey along the Eastron
Road. The day was rainy and gloomy, but no encounters occurred. The party
camped off the road for the night, keeping a fire lit, and making sure that the
camp was as sheltered from the rain as possible.
Lunadain, 15th of
Thaumont, 1,000 A.C
Early in the morning, during Eric’s watch, he had a
disturbing feeling, as if he were being watched. Since nothing happened
otherwise, Eric dismissed it and didn’t alert the party. The rain ended for the
day and the travel was pleasant, although rather wet in the morning. The party
made good time and camped just north of the road by evening. The camp was
cheerful and warm, but dark rain clouds gathered in the evening gloom. By
nightfall, a torrential downpour had begun, soaking the camp.
Gromdain, 16th of
Thaumont, 1,000 A.C.
After the downpour the night before, the sky cleared and
the weather became pleasant and sunny. The road was clear and no one was
encountered all day. The party decided to camp in the forest north of the road
by nightfall.
Tserdain, 17th of
Thaumont, 1,000 A.C.
The morning was cloudy and rain began sometime after
sunrise. The party was thoroughly soaked by this point. As before there were no
encounters along the road, and the party set up camp by evening.
Moldain, 18th of
Thaumont, 1,000 A.C.
The day was sunny and perfectly clear, without a cloud in
the sky. The party made good time along the road and finally dried out. By
early afternoon they arrived in the village of Rugalov along the mouth of the
Rugalov River. They wandered around a bit, noting the location of various establishments.
They eventually decided to stay for the rest of the day at the Eastron Road
Resthouse, a Thyatian-owned inn. A bed for the night cost 5 sp, meal not
included. Apparently, this is a fishing and farming village, but they get their
meat from trade. Fish dishes at the inn were very cheap (4 cp/meal), but other
types of meat were expensive (1 sp/meal). The fare was plain but tasty and
welcomed after days of iron rations. The party headed to the mercantyler to
purchase wolfsbane to replace their withered supply (2 gp/sprig). They also
purchased a large tent (4 man for 25 gp, weighs 20 pounds) and a tent pole (3
cp). After shopping all afternoon, they retired to the inn and slept in
comfort.
Nytdain, 19th of
Thaumont, 1,000 A.C.
By morning a huge thunderstorm was brewing just north of
the village. Not wanting to get caught outside during the storm, the party
remained at the inn for the day. The wind howled and the rain pelted the walls
and windows. Dried leaves swirled all about and those unfortunate enough to be
caught outside were soaked to the bone. The party noticed a pattern of
alternating weather and wondered if this was something supernatural. Eric had
strong suspicions that the troubles in Haven were affecting the weather in the
region.
Loshdain, 20th of
Thaumont, 1,000 A.C.
The day was clear and sunny, but still the storm clouds
lingered on the northern horizon. The party headed north from the village to
the wooden bridge crossing the Rugalov River. They were told by Pip that
goblins live in the Dymrak Forest on the west side of the river, but elves live
in the Dymrak on the east side. They hurried across the bridge. Once on the
east side, the party noted the road that turned south towards Rugalov Keep on
the border with Thyatis near the river mouth. Instead of taking this road, they
followed Pip into the thick portion of the Dymrak Forest, heading north along
the river. They didn’t get far before they had to stop for the night. By late
afternoon they lost most of the daylight in the thick branches overhead. They
pitched camp among the tangled roots and dead leaves of the forest floor and
prepared to take their watches.
Cast of Characters
Hamlin Hoefurrow – halfling warrior of the Shires, party henchman.
Pip Bumbercork – brownie from Haven who has traveled far
to ask for help from the druids.
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