Umber

In which the party’s barbarian cleric is annihilated, but a unicorn freed from bondage. (sab)

The threat of the evil flame averted, the party rests tired muscles after an intense training session led by Achomed and Blastir, who have since taken their band back through the swamp for purposes that they do not reveal.

Bane and Psydney stand atop Baltron’s Tower, engaged in conversation as Frito, Magnus and Thuggicus lie in the courtyard below.
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A lizardman and his dragon thank the party for liberating the holy site of Nakimas from the clutches of evil. (sab)

The foes are fallen and the field is silent. The party pauses a moment to collects its wits, assess injuries, and ensure that there truly are no more enemies hiding in the rubble of the ruined walls.
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An intercepted message contains many obscure names, but the words “black flame” and “sacrifices” occur in far too close proximity for the party’s comfort. (sab)

Baltron –

I have discovered a far more powerful way to fire the forge! Bring me a torch lit with the black flame. With it and a few sacrifices we shall create items that would make Keraptis himself envious!

The Guardian may attack you, so sue me. Get your apprentice Leptor to return it to me if you feel the trip is beneath you but under no circumstances fiddle with either Nakimas or the Beacon!

                                                            = Urf =

The party hears news of Garflin, begins to question Frito’s allegiance, and is sent by the mysterious wizard Alf to investigate rumors of a great evil. Any resentment about being Alf’s errand runners is quelled by the knowledge that they have left him with a loopy kobold who, for reasons known only to himself, Alf has taken on as an apprentice. (sab)
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A status report from the newly installed dwarves of the Glitterhame, detailing in painful economic terms just how much damage the adventurers caused “liberating” the place. (sab)

Dear August Personae,

Normally I would be submitting this work report to Svengali, but due to his long absence I have decided to send this to Haissha and copied you as well. What follows is a listing of the current state of construction and repair (not day-to-day operations such as provisions, security details, etc.)
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