Alev: Journey to Caldraza

April 4, 998CE

I've been going over the maps of Chillhame. The only reason I can come up with for the attack is the Nodes. That had to have been their goal. Hopefully this black orb we stole from them, which I still carry, has slowed down their ability to convert the Node in Saragost. Somehow they already knew of these places. There must be a written history of them somewhere, for our enemy already has more knowledge than we do. And in this war, knowledge is power.

Today we rescued two ladies from the remains of a destroyed ship. After long discussions, we find out they are also Starborn. After our fiasco in Saragost, I am glad The Voice took a hand in sending more help our way. Our need was great then, but I can only imagine it will be greater in the coming campaign. One of them is from Jehannum; it is good to have someone from home. She seems quite capable in combat and attractive also, a good combination. The other is an attractive woman from Caldraza; I'm sure her knowledge of the lands will come very much in need soon. A guide and another capable warrior . . . a good start.

April 5, 998CE

Seems that summoning devils is not beyond our enemies. Today they sent two Hell beasts with flaming arrows to cripple our ship and set the sails on fire. We are slowed to just the use of the oars for rowing the ship. Our trip just doubled in time. I gleaned nothing else from the maps, nor any idea of where else they could strike. Without knowledge of their movements, I cannot find the pattern.

April 6, 998CE

We just finished handily wiping the deck with some Drow, literally. This morning we saw a ship approaching from the rear, and then they paced us for the entire day before attacking as night fell. They began in their usual fashion, casting darkness then faerie fire, quite a nasty combination of innate abilities they possess. Unfortunately for them, we were prepared. With Dinah using her wand of Enlarge on Casey, Rygorh and herself, we were able to dominate that combat. Seebo was actually the first person across to the ship and attacking the Drow in the darkness.

Some things to ponder on more are the Drows' lack of using experienced sailors to crew their ship. Either they thought this vessel was disposable, or they truly are unknowledgeable in naval warfare and travel. This could be an advantage to the forces of good in the coming war. If all naval battles are this one-sided, the Drow could be forced to only use their underground labyrinth to travel the world. It would slow their advancement considerably. Also Seebo's recent change from wanting to be called The Knife to his actual name Seebo is an interesting development; will ponder more on that later.

Now, even I can admit that when Dinah was enlarged, that was a very large attractive body to look at. I'm sure Rygorh must be having wet dreams about it by now.

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