Players: Kathi, Chris, JC, Davy, Kris, Bryan, David, Jeff

Characters: DM & Highspirits, Lew, Illuverin, Caland, A'Tora, Erin, Jaret, Saunder

Begin on the 10th of Flamerule.

Early in the morning one of the servants wakes us upon the discovery of a note from Jaret. He's been called home and is gone.

While we're discussing this unexpected turn of events Khelben arrives and informs us of more bad news. We can't teleport into Myth Dranor. Fortunately he knows of an ancient Gate we can use to get there and arrive at the Temple of Lythander at which a half-dozen or so followers are holding their own against the evil. They will aid us.

He also tells of the effects that Mithil, a living magical force created by mages and elves to protect Myth Dranor, has on enchantment, charm and divination effects. Scrying difficult. Teleportation, gate, divination, detection, mind effect spells not possible in Myth Dranor. Also wild magic areas and dead magic zones, both of which move and shift from place to place. All caused by the Mithil.

We ask Saunder about the "best defense" against demons. He shrugs saying magic weapons are always helpful and that he will have to ask back at the temple about more details. Khelben says use iron and magic. Acid works as do Magic Missles and poison, but fire and cold are only half effective.

Riatar's Weaponry may have the iron weapons we need or the Riven Shield Shoppe. Illuverin also knows where to inquire about poison's, Phalantar's, Philters & Components, but he keeps it to himself promising only that he will make the necessary inquiries.

We get a carraige and head down to the Yawning Portal neighborhood stopping first at the Riven Shield Shoppe where A'Tora and Caland get off to investigate the possibility of iron weapons, and Lew gets another carraige down to near the Red Gauntlet. Illuverin, wanting to get his payments over with, takes the coach to the "On The Mark" bow shop and then "Jewel Tones" where he releases the carraige and walks to Phalantar's.

Phalantar is one of his usual business aquaintances and the two retire to a back room to discuss and arrange the aquisition of insinuative poisons. Since such a strong poison is needed he recommends either Silver Lightning or Chak. The Silver Lightning can cause massive damage but the Chak causes loss of dexterity. Illuverin purchases three doses of each in thin leather bladders. He tucks them carefully away, thanking Phalantar, and leaves heading for the House of Good Spirits hoping to find Nan. Much to his delight she is there although has not risen for the day.

Illuverin gently wakes her and following a bath and a romp and breakfast the two exchange gifts, Illuverin giving her the saphires while she gives him a gold chain with an ornamental lion's head medallion, and then they spend the day shopping for a nice outfit for the party, wandering the market, and enjoying each others company. They find a nice spot for a late lunch and then get a coach back to GhostWalk Manor.

Illuverin introduces Nan to Frau Bleucher who notices her sword tatoo. Frau Bleucher tells Nan that she had more than a few dealings with those in the slave trade, back when she was an active Paladin of Tyr, and welcomes her to GhostWalk saying that she is always welcome. Illuverin and Nan then retire to Illuverin's room where their mutual massage slowly evolves into a rather torrid bit of love making.

When the servant finally knocks on the door announcing dinner they dress quickly and he introduces her to the rest of the group as a very dear friend, adventuring companion, and reigning darts champion of Waterdeep.

After dinner there is some drinking and dancing and then bed. Grateful that Nan has decided to stay the night, Illuverin gently rubs her back and soon both are fast asleep.

The next morning after breakfast a lad named Arnum from the Dragon Heads Tavern comes with a message for Erin. The message is that the owner has a business propisition for the Dragonswords as a group and asks that we come for lunch. Before going there Illuverin gets a private moment with A'Tora and Caland and gives them each one dose of the two different poisons. Then, since Caland didn't think that Lew would object to such tactics, offers to get the same for him.

The Dragon's Head tavern is a modest, quiet place with a mounted blue dragon head over the bar, and a large black dragon head suspended from the ceiling. The owner asks if we would be interested in pursuing a Gate Under Mountain that might lead to a place called the Wood Between Worlds. He knows of a diray of Ungarion Greymist that tells of such a place and contains the knowledge of some of the other worlds that can be reached from gateways found there. Illuverin is not thrilled with the idea of visiting other worlds and expresses those thoughts rather forcefully.

The group promises to take the idea under consideration. We return to the GhostWalk to get ready for the party and then all go together since we need to present the invite for admittance.

We are introduced to the host and many of the guests and then Illuverin and Nan drift away to the dance floor. Then, during a break in the music, one of the guests opens a magical Gate through which all party memeber go. We find ourselves in the Deep Forest and are soon surrounded by wild elves who play an enchanting set of tunes for the host's birthday. Illuverin and Nan join the wild danicing that ensues and some of the attendees begin shedding clothing. Nan's clothing is somehow strewn off (as is Lew's date's) and after gaping a moment Illuverin promptly removes his shirt so that she may cover herself. As we leave the glade Illuverin gathers up Nan's dress and offers to escort her to a more private place should she wish to put it back on, "But don't do it on my account." he says with a warm smile and a wink.

They find one of the side bedrooms for the purpose of getting properly dressed again but don't resurface at the party for perhaps an hour. The party lasts until 3:00 a.m. at which time the host offers any number of spare bedrooms for the attendees use if desired. Illuverin and Nan gladly accept and are soon asleep in the large bed they used earlier for other purposes.

End of Session

Next date 4/1/2001