Session 29

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September 7, 2012 – The Death of Lysander Ulgar

• ?? Decitis 1444 - Near Windfall Valley

The Story

The party continues riding in pursuit of the caravan transporting the amulet to De Aqueda. About four days from the battle in the glade (six days travel total) the site of a recent battle is evident. The remains of humans, eladrin, dwarves, gargoyles and hippogrifs litter the area around the road. A search of the bodies reveal that all but one of the dwarves is in the livery of the Blackiron clan. The eladrin, humans and one dwarf are wearing symbols that Quodus recognizes as the Society of Light, and each one has a copy of the book Infernal Hoard of Szellem in their possession. The battle appears to have taken place about two days ago.

The party crests a ridge in their pursuit and finally spots their quarry. The stronghold of Nirvaset East is also visible from the vantage point, it lies in ruin. In the fading light the group charges toward the remains of the caravan. Those guarding the caravan are defeated and the amulet causing so much worry is recovered.

Continuing to the ruins of Nirvaset East the party can see the devastation first hand. The buildings have been burned to the ground, many of the populace have been crucified in the streets. As the total devastation of this place sets in, a small sound is heard from one of the crucified elves. Laphane instantly recognizes the founder of the Elven Guard, with help from Oona and Norvaan Lysander is removed from the crucifix. In a rasping voice barely above a whisper Lysander tells of the sacking of Nirvaset East.

An army of dwarves and humans attacked the stronghold. Though the price was heavy they far outnumbered the defenders and overwhelmed them with sheer numbers. Lysander was one of those captured, the amulet he protected was taken by the black paladin leading the army. This dark paladin also ordered the destruction of the stronghold and the crucifixion of the survivors as revenge for the defeat of Hayze. Lysander does reveal that he sent trainees and children into the mountains when the outcome of the battle became apparent with orders to stay in hiding until a member of the guard retrieves them. As his strength wanes, Lysander tales a faltering breath and passes the leadership of the Elven Guard to Laphane, Lysander's last orders are for Laphane to destroy the dark paladin and then rebuild Nirvaset East.

Treasure Acquired

• Ritual Book
• Several copies of the book Infernal Hoard of the Szellem
• Amulet