A Tangled Web
Prelude
Elsewhere:
Lord: I expect my orders to be carried out.
General: Yes, my Lord, the troops will be ready.
Lord: After all we are both after the greater glory of..
Adventure Summary
Based on Royal suggestion, the group makes plans to head to the Spiderfell with reports that a recon patrol has disappeared! However, it seems that the once immenient invasion is no longer a threat. As the party makes its way north to the Spiderfell, many soldiers are returning to the capital, as all is quiet on the Northern front.
The group enters the Spiderfell, apparently tracking the lost patrol. The patrol seems to be running their assigned route, but after being attacked by spiders near a bog their trail heads deeper into the Spiderfell instead of out. The group is also attacked by same spiders, several large spiders and larger one with sharp legs. The attackers are quickly dispatched by the group. Following the trail of the patrol, it becomes obvious that they got lost.
Soon the group comes upon a large rock cairn. The group investigates briefly and moves on. Soon after, the group was attacked by Shadows! Fortunately the magic blades of Ludwig, Menzak and Rayad kill the Shadows.
Nearing night fall the group decides to make camp. The Rod of Crystalline uses its magical powers to keep evil creatures at bay. However, deep into the night, several large steeder spiders hover about the camp. After a discussion, Hiedrek calls upon the will of Erik and entangles two of the spiders. The other two attack. One attaches itself to Menzak and bites him several times. Luckily, he is able to resist the poison. Soon the group defeats these foul servants of the Spider and resumes a restless night.
The group follows the trail heading deeper into the Spiderfell another six or seven miles when the tracks show signs of a struggle. It looks as if the hapless patrol was attacked by gnolls and goblins. Following the trail several miles further, the group surprises four goblin sentries. They are quickly slain by the charging Rayad, but not before they scream notifying their companions.
A group of Gnoll archers begin arrowing the party, who returns fire. Other goblins move in and are easily dispatched. The BugBear leader calls for the Humans to surrender, when they taunt him, he has his sub chief kill the Hostage(unbeknownst to the party) Soliders. After a battle featuring Ludwig in one on one combat with a Gnoll Sub Chief and a Lighting Bolt from the Heavens called by Heidrek, the rest of the Gnolls & Goblins flee. The party licks its wounds and presses on.
Heidrek, whistles loudly hoping to attract evil servants of the spider while his lightning spell is in effect, does indeed attract two gargantuan spiders. Even a mighty lighting bolt, doesn't kill these spiders. However, between the magics and fighting prowess of the group these minions of the Spider are killed. The group then encamps for the night plotting the next move.
Quotes
Heidrek: We can stay in the Beard of Erik.
Rayad: He means the forest
William: I know what he meant
Rayad: You said you had some trouble earlier.
William: I am not this Al fellow
Joe: Of course not, you are still here.
Menzak: Is that the best you can throw at us?
Rayad and Heidrek: Shhh!!!
DM: The rod wants you to set it out.
Joe: Cool...Zzzt!...Zzzt! (Many insects in the spider fell)
Ludwig: I've often heard you enjoy the sounds of pain. We might as well keep you entertained. (Shoots entangled Gnoll)
Rayad: Feel free to try (Response to BugBear Taunt)
Ludwig: I thought you were sneaking up on them. It doesn't work if you yell at them.
Ludwig: Has fear stolen your tongue? From behind the tree you're mighty brave but face to face you are silent as a grave, which you'll soon be in.
Spoils
2 Potions of Healing (From Two Times Ago - Unclaimed)
1 Potion of Heroism (From Two Times Ago - Unclaimed)
46 GoldExperience
Group Experience
Monsters, Good Cooperation, RolePlaying + 5,000 Individual
Player Bonuses Total Alexandros Did not play 18,550 Haddath Invisible Search: +500 27,950 Heidrek Good Spells: +500
RolePlaying: +1,000
Arrival: +50043,025 Ludwig Roleplaying: +600 Total: Ftr: 14,700
Mage: 17,000Menzak Arrival: +500 38,900 Pierre Did not play 14,500 Rayad Arrival: +500 29,975 William Arrival: +500
Roleplay: +60020,150