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-====== V2 Session Two - 2 February 2007 - "Within The Circle" (part 1) ======
+==== V2 Session Two - 2 February 2007 - "Within The Circle" (part 1) ====
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 ^ Player ^ Character ^ Race ^ Class ^
-| VW | [[Heilli]] | Human | Soulknife/1 |
+| Dave | [[freyrik|Freyrik Ulthkell]] | Human(Feytouched) | Warlock/1 |
 | THF | [[Líkami]] | Human | Monk/1 |
+| Ken | [[Ash]] | Aasimar | Paladin/1(-1) |
+| VW | [[Heilli]] | Human | Soulknife/1 |
 | Kurt | [[Ketamine]] | [[Crag Gnome]] | [[Witch]]/1 |
 | Chris | [[Yosi]] | Wood Elf | Barbarian/1 |
-| Val | [[Alleraia]] | Human(Aasimar) | Favored Soul/1 |
+| Val | [[Allie]] | [[Lesser Aasimar]] | Favored Soul/1 |
-| Ken | [[Ash]] | Human(Aasimar) | Paladin/1 |
-| Dave | [[freyrik|Freyrik Ulthkell]] | Human(Feytouched) | Warlock/1 |
 //Note: This adventure comes from "Within the Circle", by Sam Brown, as
-published in [[http://paizo.com/dungeon/products/issues/2006/130|"Dungeon Magazine" #130]],
+published in [[http://paizo.com/dungeon/products/issues/2006/130|"Dungeon
-January, 2006, pages 16-29.//
+Magazine" #130]], January, 2006, pages 16-29.//
-**//2 February 1111//**
+=== 2 February 1111 ===
-Travel from [[Stillsquall]] to Baron Johann Wildhurst's Keep in [[Feather]].
+Upon an invitation from Baron Johann Wildhurst, the party travels from
-Have dinner with the Baron and Borden, a guest from the village of [[Thistle]].
+[[Stillsquall]] to the baron's keep in [[Feather]].  When they arrive, they are
-He tells of a goblin named Belig who somehow sickened the village and is
+given lodgings and, after a brief delay, invited to have dinner with the Baron
-demanding tribute or else he will do more.  The baron instructs the party to
+and a man named Borden, who is a guest from the village of [[Thistle]].
-transport a shipment of medicine to [[Thistle]].
-That night, the baron gives the party //secret// orders to investigate an
+Once the party has settled in and enjoyed their dinner, the baron invites Borden
-abandoned outpost two hours outside of [[Thistle]].
+to tell his tale. He tells of a goblin named Belig who has somehow sickened his
+village and is demanding tribute or else he will do more evil deeds.  When
+Borden finishes his tale of woe, the baron asks the party whether they would be
+able to transport a shipment of medicine to [[Thistle]].
-**//3 February 1111//**
+Even though the baron has not promised any payment, the party (without much
+debate), agrees. It is, after all, never a bad thing to have a powerful man owe
+you a favor.
-Head to [[Thistle]] with Borden.  Meet Squire Jern, who distributes the medicine
+However, that night, the party learns that there is another purpose to the
-and then helps the party plan the capture of the goblin, Belig.
+baron's mission. He tells them of a secretive organization known as "The House
+of Circlet" and how twenty years ago, they hired him to raze a hidden outpost
+near the village of [[Thistle]].  As the House has recently offered the baron an
+invitation to join them, he wishes to know more about this secretive group.  The
+party's orders are to deal with the goblin problem, but then locate and inspect
+this abandoned outpost, as well.
-**//4 February 1111//**
+=== 3 February 1111 ===
-Meet Belig and four goblin soldiers.  Track them back along the stream, where
+With Borden as their guide, the party travels to [[Thistle]].  One there, they
-they are ambushed by Muckdwellers.  When the muckdwellers begin losing the fight,
+meet Squire Jern, who distributes the medicine and then helps the party plan the
-the party steps in and finishes the goblins off, taking Belig prisoner.  Then they
+capture of the goblin, Belig.
-disrupt the muckdwellers camp to make sure they don't ambush any more people.
-Continue on upstream into the night, but stop when they realize they may pass
+=== 4 February 1111 ===
+Encounter Belig and four goblin soldiers.  Rather than confront them directly,
+the party opts to remain hidden and track them back to their lair.  After Belig
+has taken the town's weekly ransom from Squire Jern, the party follows the
+goblins along the stream, where they are ambushed by Muckdwellers.  When the
+muckdwellers begin losing the fight, the party steps in and finishes the goblins
+off, taking Belig prisoner.  Then they disrupt the muckdwellers camp to make
+sure they don't ambush any more people.
+Continue on upstream into the night, but stop when they realize they may pass
 their destination in the dark.
-**//5 February 1111//**
+=== 5 February 1111 ===
 In the daylight, continue the search for the outpost.  Find a hidden entrance.
 Fight a bag o' centipedes and a handful more goblins.
 //To be continued...//
+== Interlude ==
+//The dinner's fourth course had come and gone and the conversation was beginning
+to wander.  When her own conversation with the Omina warden reached a convenient
+stopping point, she stood and let out a subtle, yet noticeable hiss.  The table
+immediately quieted and all eyes turned to their hostess.//
+//"Thank you for joining me on this fine evening."  She moved her gaze slowly
+across her guests as she spoke.  "I regret the weather did not cooperate, but
+this is the burden we all share in this unpleasant land."  The table muttered
+their agreements.//
+//"It is now time for our presentations.  As I am sure we are all eager for his
+news, I suggest the north peninsula warden go first."  She locked eyes on a
+short, fragile-looking man two seats to her right.  As he slowly (nervously)
+stood, she sat back down.//
+//"Ah..." he began carefully.  "As you all know, I presented our invitation to the
+baron last week.  I believe I was clear in the benefits that membership would
+offer -- not only to him, but to his barony.  However, I regret to say he did
+not immediately accept."//
+//The muttering around the table resumed -- their concern and agitation clear. The
+frail warden raised his hand to silence the table.//
+//"He did ask for time to think it over, though, so it is still possible he will
+come around."  His feigned optimism failed to quiet the murmurs.  As he scanned
+the faces at the table, he realized that their skepticism was too deep.  All he
+could give them was the truth.//
+//"More likely, though," he lowered his head slightly, "he will reject our offer."//
+//A loud hiss from the far end of the table drew everyone's attention.  An older
+warden, the skin around his mouth cracked and white, stared at the speaker. "If
+you hadn't overplayed your hand with him twenty years ago, we could have had his
+barony by now!"//
+//The table murmured agreement.  The hostess saw this discussion would lead
+nowhere good, so she rose to take command again.  The frail warden quickly sat,
+relieved to no longer be the center of attention.//
+//"We all seek the same goal here.  Second-guessing decisions from two decades
+ago will get us nowhere."  A few at the table hissed agreement, but others
+muttered -- hinting at decades-old betrayals that still seemed fresh in their
+memories.//
+//She raised her voice to quell the bickering.  "We have a sacred duty in this
+land.  Not only because Sseth demands it -- but also because our society,
+our **species** is at risk!"//
+//A hush settled into the table.//
+//"When we are done here, the humans will **ask** for our guidance and leadership.
+And once that happens, a new Serpent Kingdom will rise up and give it to them.
+Never forget that while we are mere wardens today, in the future kingdom, our
+toil will be **greatly** rewarded!"//
+==== XP ====
 ^ # ^ Challenge ^ CR ^
 | 1 | Belig (Goblin) | 2 |
-| 4 | Goblins (Belig's soldiers) | 1/3 |
+| 4 | [[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/goblin.htm|Goblins]] (Belig's soldiers) | 1/3 |
-| 11 | Tiny Monstrous Centipedes | 1/8 |
+| 11 | [[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/monstrousCentipede.htm|Tiny Monstrous Centipedes]] | 1/8 |
-| 1 | Bilik (Goblin) | 1/3 |
+| 1 | Bilik ([[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/goblin.htm|Goblin]]) | 1/3 |
-| 4 | Goblins (Room 6) | 1/3 |
+| 4 | [[http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/goblin.htm|Goblins]] (Room 6) | 1/3 |
 ^ ^ Total XP (each) ^ 275 ^
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