Elfquest #23

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Four pendants that seem to operate the tree portals have been found. But before they can be used, an unseen force attacks Sherwood. The ranger/mage picks himself up while most everyone else draws their weapons. Kylie casts Detect Invisibility while Laucian invokes Summon Insects. In Kylie’s eyes, she spots the outline of some type of creature hovering in the air. It’s barely there, even with the enchantment in use. To everyone else, it’s just a vaguely shimmering area in the air.

Kylie directs everyone in the creatures’ direction. A swarm of flying insects move in next, courtesy of Laucian. They swarm about the creature, biting it many times and help making the target more definable.

Range attacks quickly follow next. Kylie casts Magic Missiles and four of the enchanted bolts slam into the invisible creature. Laucian, Lia, and Valena follow suit with their bows. Both Laucian and Valena score a pair of hits with their shafts, while Lia is wide with her crossbow bolt. Nariya flings her spear, piercing the airborne apparition.

The creature seems to be badly injured now and it tries to flee. It gets too close to Sherwood and he strikes it with Lifeshield. After that strike, the creature dissipates as if it wasn’t really there. It vanishes and Kylie announces the area to be clear.

The cooshee’s settle down as well, although Lady seems to be searching for something that she can’t find. The cooshee is whimpering in concern.


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Kylie:

A vicious barrage of spells and weapons following the spells locating the creature destroy the air elemental - for so Kylie assumes it to be. Fortunately, it served as little more than a distraction, as it did not significantly harm any of them.

"Thank goodness," Kylie murmurs as the creature dissipates. She looks around at the others, finding that they all appear to be well. "All clear," she calls out, not seeing any other threats with her enchanted sight."

"I think we should proceed quickly. No sense allowing Moorkroft to sit back and throw more attacks at us out here." Her eyes fall on Dapple, and she moves over to pet the large cooshee for a moment.
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Nariya:

Kylie directs everyone in the creatures’ direction. A swarm of flying insects move in next, courtesy of Laucian. They swarm about the creature, biting it many times and help making the target more definable.

Insects swarm the creature and gives Nariya a target. Her aim is true and her spear imbeds itself into their enemy, along with arrows and spells. Sherwood finishes it off as it mistakenly gets too close to him. Nariya will see if her spear is retrievable since the creature vanished. If it isn't, she will arm herself with another.

The cooshee’s settle down as well, although Lady seems to be searching for something that she can’t find. The cooshee is whimpering in concern.

Nariya notes that one of the cooshee seems to still be unsettled. She will look at Valena as she approaches to see if she can determine what their ally is sensing is wrong.
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The invisible creature, whatever it is, is quickly dealt with and apparently destroyed or dispelled. The danger seems to be over, but one of the cooshee’s is acting as if something is wrong.
The cooshee’s settle down as well, although Lady seems to be searching for something that she can’t find. The cooshee is whimpering in concern.
Nariya wrote:Nariya notes that one of the cooshee seems to still be unsettled. She will look at Valena as she approaches to see if she can determine what their ally is sensing is wrong.
Reaching Lady, Valena bends down to the dog’s level and says, “Is there something wrong, girl? What do you sense?”
Kylie wrote:"Thank goodness," Kylie murmurs as the creature dissipates. She looks around at the others, finding that they all appear to be well. "All clear," she calls out, not seeing any other threats with her enchanted sight."
”Maybe,” Valena calls out. “Lady is acting as if something is wrong. Let me find out what is troubling her.”
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Sherwood:

The location of the invisible attacker is revealed and weapons and spells quickly take it down. Sherwood looks around for any new threats.
Kylie wrote:"Thank goodness," Kylie murmurs as the creature dissipates. She looks around at the others, finding that they all appear to be well. "All clear," she calls out, not seeing any other threats with her enchanted sight."

"I think we should proceed quickly. No sense allowing Moorkroft to sit back and throw more attacks at us out here." Her eyes fall on Dapple, and she moves over to pet the large cooshee for a moment.
Valena wrote:”Maybe,” Valena calls out. “Lady is acting as if something is wrong. Let me find out what is troubling her.”
“Lilia,” Sherwood mutters as he realizes what might be happening. “Kylie, do you see Lilia? Is she still with us? Lilia, can you hear me?”
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Valena wrote:”Maybe,” Valena calls out. “Lady is acting as if something is wrong. Let me find out what is troubling her.”
Kylie nods. She hadn't noticed Lady's odd behavior until Valena pointed it out. Perhaps there is still trouble nearby. She remains alert.
Sherwood wrote:“Lilia,” Sherwood mutters as he realizes what might be happening. “Kylie, do you see Lilia? Is she still with us? Lilia, can you hear me?”
Alarmed, Kylie immediately begins to scan their surroundings with her enhanced sight. Hopefully, nothing has happened to her friend...
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Small Update:

The invisible foe has been defeated, but now there is concern for Lilia. Lady acts as if she looking for something. Valena speaks to the worried cooshee.
Valena wrote:Reaching Lady, Valena bends down to the dog’s level and says, “Is there something wrong, girl? What do you sense?”
While Lady ‘speaks’ to Valena, Kylie scans the area with Detect Invisible spell. Lilia is not spotted.

Valena relays Lady’s concern. “She says that Lilia is gone. She thinks that she passed through the portal right before the attack began!”


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Nariya will see if her spear is retrievable since the creature vanished. If it isn't, she will arm herself with another.

The spear can be recovered, as can the arrows fired at it. They simply dropped to the deck when the creature was dispelled.

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As the air elemental dies and moves no more, Laucian disperses the swarm to their lives, thanking Ehlonna for her blessings.

Sherwood wrote:
“Lilia,” Sherwood mutters as he realizes what might be happening. “Kylie, do you see Lilia? Is she still with us? Lilia, can you hear me?”

Alarmed, Kylie immediately begins to scan their surroundings with her enhanced sight. Hopefully, nothing has happened to her friend...

Looking to the cooshee then for Lilia, he moves to where Lady is sniffing and whimpering about. Apparently this is where she last was, Perhaps there is a trap door near, causing the cooshee not to find Lilia. but he quickly dismisses such a notion as sure they cooshe would stay in the same place.



Valena relays Lady’s concern. “She says that Lilia is gone. She thinks that she passed through the portal right before the attack began!”

“Then, what else came through the portal? Or Did Lilia move forward of her own will.”
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Unsure what has transpired or where Lilia has gone to, Lia will draw her sword and look for signs of trouble.

“We have to find her!” is all she can manage clearly frustrated upon hearing of her disappearance. “There is no telling to what Moorkroft will do. Unless he means to barter for the medallions…”
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Kylie:

"I don't see Lilia anywhere!" Kylie is starting to become really alarmed. What has happened to Lilia?!
Lia wrote:“We have to find her!” is all she can manage clearly frustrated upon hearing of her disappearance. “There is no telling to what Moorkroft will do. Unless he means to barter for the medallions…”
Kylie turns to Lia. "I think Laucian is correct. The real question is whether Lilia went willingly or not. And the only way we'll find out is by following her through."

Kylie glances over at Sherwood as she turns and approaches the portal. Have her fears started to come true already?..
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Nariya:

Picking up her spear, Nariya is alerted that Lilia seems to be missing. "That doesn't sound like something she would do on her own," she comments. "Unless she was tricked or grabbed."

Nariya stands ready to pursue after their missing companion, remaining alert until a decision is made.
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Kylie wrote:"I don't see Lilia anywhere!" Kylie is starting to become really alarmed. What has happened to Lilia?!
Kylie confirms that Lilia is not in sight. Valena gives voice to Lady’s concerns. Lilia is missing!
Lia wrote:“We have to find her!” is all she can manage clearly frustrated upon hearing of her disappearance. “There is no telling to what Moorkroft will do. Unless he means to barter for the medallions…”
“We move out and try to find her,” Sherwood quickly decides. “Valena, tell Lady to lead the way and keep pace with her. We’ll follow the Cooshee’s through the portal. Spread out amongst them and do get too close to each other just in case we come under spell attack. Laucian, take the rear guard, to ensure no one tries to flank us. Let’s move! Double time it!”

Sherwood will take a position near the middle of the group as they run along, so that he can see what is going on with the entire group.
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Valena:

Valena listens to what Lady has to say and she’s not happy about it!
Valena relays Lady’s concern. “She says that Lilia is gone. She thinks that she passed through the portal right before the attack began!”
Sherwood decides to chase after Lilia and Valena relays the instructions to Lady and the rest of the Cooshee’s. Valena has her bow at the ready as she prepares to run with the cooshee’s. Should an enemy appear, she’ll fire her bow at it.
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Talen:

Seeing that Kylie is upset, Talen will say, “We’ll find your friend. I promise.”

Orders are given to advance through the portal. It might be a trap, but then again we have no other path to take. Talen draws his bastard sword and has it ready. He follows the cooshee’s through the portal and tries to keep pace with them.
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Nariya wrote:Picking up her spear, Nariya is alerted that Lilia seems to be missing. "That doesn't sound like something she would do on her own," she comments. "Unless she was tricked or grabbed."
"I mean no offense, Nariya, but I hope you are wrong."
Talen wrote:Seeing that Kylie is upset, Talen will say, “We’ll find your friend. I promise.”
"Thank you," Kylie says to Talen. "I pray she is allright when we find her."

Sherwood orders them to proceed quickly through the portal. Valena takes charge of the cooshies, and they start forward. Kylie takes a position somewhat near the back of the group. Since her Fly spell is still active, she intends to float up over the group soon as the opportunity is available.
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Lilia is missing and evidence seems to suggest that she’s passed through the tree portal. Lady, the cooshee closest to Lilia, wants to go that way. Sherwood agrees and the group prepares to pass through the portal.

Valena and Lady lead the way. The rest of the cooshee’s follow with the adventurer’s spread out among them. Laucian brings up the rear.

The sensation of passing through the portal isn’t much different then being magically teleported. You step through and are in a new area of the palace. This section is circular in shape, with the arrival portal along the outside edge. You’re on the top level of this section. A wide walkway moves off to your left and right. On the other side of the walkway are small buildings with open doors. A passage goes between the buildings and leads towards the middle of this section.

Lady wants to go straight and the cooshee runs off in that direction. Valena gives chase with several other cooshee’s following.

After a short run down the passageway between buildings, you arrive at the middle of this section of the palace. The inside is much like the outside. A wide walkway circles around the center with a forty-foot wide section to it open allowing you to see down below. A railing is erected here for safety. There are more buildings along the outside of the walkway. They suggest guest quarters to the elves.

Lady reaches the railing around the open center of the level. Looking down Valena can see the lower levels of this section of the Elfin Palace. They too have the center open with protective railings. Stairs are noted going down to the lower levels near the center.

But Valena notices movement in the center and Lady begins to bark!

As the others begin to catch up, they see a large reptilian head rising up from the opening in the center! The reptile is emerald green in color. Given the size of its head, it must be huge! More it’s body follows and the reptile rises up on beating wings. It’s easily 70’ long with a tail that’s nearly 60’ long!

There is only one thing that it can be: a green dragon! An unnatural fear grips each of you, but you are able to resist it.

The dragon looks eyes with the new arrivals and says, “Pleased to have you for dinner.”


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As the others begin to catch up, they see a large reptilian head rising up from the opening in the center! The reptile is emerald green in color. Given the size of its head, it must be huge! More it’s body follows and the reptile rises up on beating wings. It’s easily 70’ long with a tail that’s nearly 60’ long!

There is only one thing that it can be: a green dragon! An unnatural fear grips each of you, but you are able to resist it.
“Grandmother never warned us about this!” she cries out as she sees the Green Dragon rear its ugly head as the fear of it grips her. Shaking the feeling from her head she draws her longsword. “You will not feed this day, Come lizard feel my blade!”

Calling upon her Patron, Eilistraee blessings Lia casts Bless on the party.
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But Valena notices movement in the center and Lady begins to bark!

As the others begin to catch up, they see a large reptilian head rising up from the opening in the center! The reptile is emerald green in color. Given the size of its head, it must be huge! More it’s body follows and the reptile rises up on beating wings. It’s easily 70’ long with a tail that’s nearly 60’ long!

There is only one thing that it can be: a green dragon! An unnatural fear grips each of you, but you are able to resist it.
The dragon looks eyes with the new arrivals and says, “Pleased to have you for dinner.”

Laucian’s eyes go wide as sweat pours through his hands causing him to lesson his grip on his bow. Steeling himself with the realization he is facing a green dragon,
The dragon looks eyes with the new arrivals and says, “Pleased to have you for dinner.”
Drawing forth two fire arrows, Laucian knock one holding the other in his grip and aiming at the beast. “Ember the Red has tried and died, You shall suffer the same fate with Ehlonna’s blessings!”

Having fought a Dragon before Laucian calls out to the others, “Spread out! Don’t give him an easy target!” Hoping to give the others time to move, Laucian will fire two Fire arrows into the beast.
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Kylie:

They pass through the portal to find themselves in another part of the elven palace. It seems the cooshees have Lilia's scent, so they follow the canines along one path to a larger convergence of paths. The platform is circular, with a large open area in the middle.

Rising above the rest of the group, Kylie sees the giant green head rising through the center opening. Fear floods through her at the sight of the creature. A green dragon! They knew Moorkroft would have guards, but this...
Dragon wrote:The dragon looks eyes with the new arrivals and says, “Pleased to have you for dinner.”
"I-I did-d-dn't e-e-expect th-th-this," Kylie says through chattering teeth.
Laucian wrote:Drawing forth two fire arrows, Laucian knock one holding the other in his grip and aiming at the beast. “Ember the Red has tried and died, You shall suffer the same fate with Ehlonna’s blessings!”
Fortunately, Laucian reminds Kylie that she has faced a dragon before and survived. That truth gives her just enough hope to counter the worst of the fear. Still shaking, Kylie continues to rise into the air, moving left at the same time to distance herself from the rest of the group.

From what she has heard, dragons tend to be resistant to magic, so Kylie resorts to a different tactic. Uttering a quick spell, she fires a brace of Iron Spikes at the beast.
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Sherwood:

Sherwood passes through the portal and finds himself in a new part of the palace. Lady already has the scent and is in pursuit. Near the center of this new area is open and there a green dragon rises up!

The others prepare to engage in what might be the battle of their lives, but Sherwood can’t help but wonder. Something about this does not feel right.

Sherwood will cast a Lightning Bolt, aiming high so as to not strike anyone else but the dragon.

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Fortunately, Laucian reminds Kylie that she has faced a dragon before and survived.
Actually that was Grondar who was present at the battle against Ember. Although Kylie was there with the Ice Dragon construct was fought.
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Talen:

Talen hears the commotion up ahead and then his eyes lock upon the dragon! Fear envelopes Talen. It’s like nothing he’s every felt before! His limbs lock up and his mind goes blank. Turning, Talen starts to run away!
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“By the Lady of the Forests!” Valena cries out upon seeing the green dragon rise up.

As part of her priestess training, Valena learned about green dragons as they favored the same places as the faithful of Ehlonna. They were described to her as huge and evil monsters more than willing to destroy the good creatures of the forest for their amusement. But even those descriptions didn’t prepare Valena for just how HUGE it was!

Since she has her bow in hand, Valena will fire one arrow since she’s so close to the dragon. Then she’ll run for cover, urging Lady and the other cooshee’s to move away.
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Nariya:

There is only one thing that it can be: a green dragon! An unnatural fear grips each of you, but you are able to resist it.

The dragon looks eyes with the new arrivals and says, “Pleased to have you for dinner.”


Nariya pauses, partially from fear, partially from awe. What a sight! Speechless, she drops her spear and takes a step back as she tries to recompose herself. Talen runs past in obvious fear and she can't help but wonder if that isn't the smartest choice.

The others begin rallying and Nariya reaches for her bow. The dragon's hide is probably going to be quite tough, so she hopes the enchantment will help. She will use fire arrows first to see if they have any effect. If not, she will switch to ice.
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Post Continued:

The explorers have entered into what appears to be a guest area of the Elfin Palace in their pursuit of the missing Lilia. The area is donut shaped, with the middle open. Rising up out of the middle area is a huge green dragon!

Lia casts Bless, and the groups is given the blessing of Eilistraee. Laucian quickly fires a pair of Fire Arrows. These reddish shafts burst into flames upon impact doing additional damage to the target.

Kylie casts Iron Spikes and four spikes rip into the dragon. Sherwood follows up with a Lightning Bolt that tears into the dragon’s neck. While that is going on, Talen turns tail and runs!

Valena, the closest to the dragon, fires the arrow she had nocked. It strikes without error and then she moves off, urging those cooshee’s closest to her to do the same.

Nariya drops her spear in surprise upon seeing the dragon, but recovers quickly and draws her bow. She fires a Fire Arrow, and it too hits and bursts into flames upon impact.

The dragon seems to shrug off the damage done to it those far. It bellows loudly and swishes its huge tail behind it. The dragon opens it’s maw and breathes! A cloud of foul smelling gas issues forth covering a large area.

Valena and Lia are inside the area and both begin to choke on the poisonous gas! Each woman falls to the deck and those cooshee’s closest to her drop as well.

The dragon then regards the rest of the group as a hungry man would a table full of food…
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GM Notes:

Hit Points:


Lia: -17 of 54 – Dead
Valena: -11 of 60 – Dead

5 of the cooshee’s are dead as well.

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Kylie:

A barrage of spells and enchanted weapons strike the flying lizard. In retaliation, it coughs up it's poisonous breath. Valena, Lia and most of the cooshees - including Dapple - drop dead! Shock and sorrow ripple through Kylie.

Kylie needs to know that they are succeeding in their fight against the dragon, as their deaths must have some meaning. She pauses a moment to look carefully at the beast, searching for any sign of damage as a result of their attacks. At the very least, her Iron Spikes should have left holes or gashes of some sort.
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GM Notes:
Kylie needs to know that they are succeeding in their fight against the dragon, as their deaths must have some meaning. She pauses a moment to look carefully at the beast, searching for any sign of damage as a result of their attacks. At the very least, her Iron Spikes should have left holes or gashes of some sort.
The Iron Spikes did hit and the dragon did react to the damage being done to it. It cried out and thrashed its tail about. However, there doesn’t seem to be any noticable wounds.
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Kylie:

Eyeing the dragon critically, Kylie sees no lasting effects of the many attacks it has suffered. From Jallarzi's training, this leads Kylie to a point of suspicion.

"Sherwood!" she cries. "The dragon bears no marks from our attacks! Could it be an illusion!?" As she calls out to him, Kylie prepares to cast a spell if she is wrong. Perhaps a Wall of Ice dropped on it from above will give them a chance to prepare. Unfortunately, she has no spells that would help with an illusion.
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Sherwood:

Sherwood watches very closely as his Lightning Bolt strikes the dragon. It reacts as expected it to. The beast roars, flexes its wings, and moves its tail about wildly. And yet it does no damage at all to the elfin construction! How could something so large be in this essentially enclosed area and not cause any damage? There is only one reason how such a thing could be.
Kylie wrote:"Sherwood!" she cries. "The dragon bears no marks from our attacks! Could it be an illusion!?" As she calls out to him, Kylie prepares to cast a spell if she is wrong. Perhaps a Wall of Ice dropped on it from above will give them a chance to prepare. Unfortunately, she has no spells that would help with an illusion.
“It’s an illusion,” Sherwood calls out, confirming Kylie’s suspicions. “Don’t waste your magic on it. I’ll deal with it.”

Sherwood casts Dispel Magic on the ‘dragon’.
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The dragon seems to shrug off the damage done to it those far. It bellows loudly and swishes its huge tail behind it. The dragon opens it’s maw and breathes! A cloud of foul smelling gas issues forth covering a large area.

Valena and Lia are inside the area and both begin to choke on the poisonous gas! Each woman falls to the deck and those cooshee’s closest to her drop as well.
A foul smelling gases evelopes her as her lungs slowly begint o burn causing her to drop to her knees. Choking hard she lets slip her grip upon her sword as she grips at her neck hacking and coughing. Realizing she lost the grip upon her sword she reaches out for it but finds her body not respond as haziness takes over her vision, falling into darkness.
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Seeing the Dragon open its maul and issue forth a horrible breath weapon, Laucian looks to see the horror of its wake, Five of the cooshee lay dead as does Lia and Valena, Looking back he sees Talen running away, “Talen Come back!! We need you now then ever! Your sister is prone and lifeless We get to her."

Laucian will move forward and grab a hold of Valena pulling her back to relative safety and see if Ehlonna’s blessings can tend to her in her time of need.
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Nariya:

Nariya drops her spear in surprise upon seeing the dragon, but recovers quickly and draws her bow. She fires a Fire Arrow, and it too hits and bursts into flames upon impact.

fire seems to work well enough, Nariya thinks as she draws another arrow. Suddenly the dragon unleashes its own attack and its horrible!

The dragon seems to shrug off the damage done to it those far. It bellows loudly and swishes its huge tail behind it. The dragon opens it’s maw and breathes! A cloud of foul smelling gas issues forth covering a large area.

Valena and Lia are inside the area and both begin to choke on the poisonous gas! Each woman falls to the deck and those cooshee’s closest to her drop as well.


Tears begin to well up in Nariya's eyes, but it steels her to what must still be done. She will fight until the end, but then Sherwood says something.

“It’s an illusion,” Sherwood calls out, confirming Kylie’s suspicions. “Don’t waste your magic on it. I’ll deal with it.”

an illusion? but its so real, Nariya fights with herself. She's never seen such powerful magic like this.

Looking back he sees Talen running away, “Talen Come back!! We need you now then ever! Your sister is prone and lifeless We get to her."

Laucian will move forward and grab a hold of Valena pulling her back to relative safety and see if Ehlonna’s blessings can tend to her in her time of need.


Nariya doubts Talen can hear Laucian, but Lia will need to be pulled free. Rushing forward while Sherwood works his own magic, Nariya will pull Lia back near Laucian to see if he can do anything for them.
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Kylie:

Sherwood confirms Kylie's suspicion and states that he will deal with the illusion. Kylie readies her bow and an ice arrow just in case something goes wrong.
Laucian wrote:Looking back he sees Talen running away, “Talen Come back!! We need you now then ever! Your sister is prone and lifeless We get to her."
Hearing the elf's cry, Kylie glances backward in time to see Talen racing away in fear. She joins her plea to his, hoping that her friend will hear them and respond. "No, Talen! Please! We need you!"

Hopefully, Sherwood will suceed in removing the illusion and she can fly after Talen.
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Post Continued:

In a guest area of the Elfin Palace, the explorers have come face to face with a green dragon! The group attacks, but don’t seem to do any real damage to the monster. The dragon breathes engulfing Lia and Valena! The two drop to the deck along with several of the cooshee’s.

Kylie begins to suspect that this is just an illusion, a theory that Sherwood confirms.

While the dragon bellows, Laucian and Nariya rush to the side of their comrades. Laucian picks up Valena, while Nariya retrieves Lia.

Meanwhile Talen is fully consumed by dragon fear runs away and cannot be called back.

Sherwood casts Dispel Magic and, as if by magic, the dragon vanishes! It really was just a powerful illusion.

Nariya and Laucian discover that Lia and Valena are just unconscious. The downed cooshee’s are likewise asleep. Everyone can be revived by the usual methods.

The fear gripping Talen fades as well, and he sheepishly rejoins the group.

While recovering from this unexpected encounter, those with sharp hearing will hear noise from one of the nearby guesthouses. To the trained ear, it sounds as if there is a pony or other creature with hoofs close by, hiding in one of the buildings.


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Nariya:

Sherwood casts Dispel Magic and, as if by magic, the dragon vanishes! It really was just a powerful illusion.

Nariya and Laucian discover that Lia and Valena are just unconscious. The downed cooshee’s are likewise asleep. Everyone can be revived by the usual methods.


It was only illusion! Nariya pulls Lia back a way. She tries to gently rouse her, patting her cheek and shaking her shoulder lightly, "Lia. It's okay Lia. You're okay. Wake up Lia."

While recovering from this unexpected encounter, those with sharp hearing will hear noise from one of the nearby guesthouses. To the trained ear, it sounds as if there is a pony or other creature with hoofs close by, hiding in one of the buildings.

"That could be anything with hooves," Nariya cautions. "or it could be yet another illusion." She will wait to see how Sherwood wants to handle this one.
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Sherwood:

Sherwood casts Dispel Magic and as he predicted, the dragon vanishes. It was just an illusion. A very powerful illusion that fools all the senses, but like most illusions there is something there to tell you that its not real. In this case it was the dragon doing no damage to the palace in spite of its great bulk.

Looking around, Sherwood can see Laucian and Nariya move toward the downed women. Nariya helps Lia come around, while Laucian does the same for Valena. Kylie flies off to retrieve Talen.

Then a noise is heard and Sherwood spins in that direction. Nariya hears it too, as does Laucian.
Nariya wrote:"That could be anything with hooves," Nariya cautions. "or it could be yet another illusion." She will wait to see how Sherwood wants to handle this one.
Sherwood gestures for silence. He then gestures for Nariya to take one flank, and Laucian the other. Together, all three of them will discover just who or what is making this noise.
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Valena:

The last thing Valena sees is the huge dragon breathing in her direction! A thick gas surrounds her and then darkness claims her.

Then there is light and Valena becomes aware once more. She’s laying on her back and Laucian is hunched over her.

“What happened?” Valena asks in a confused voice. “What’s going on.”
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Talen:

Held tightly in the grip of the fear he is feeling, Talen cannot hear the words directed towards him. Instead he runs and when realizing that there is nowhere to run further too, Talen ducks into one of the huts and hides in there.

While he hides, Talen hears movement outside. Someone is talking, but he can’t understand them.

And then all at once, the fear is gone. Talen quits shivering and realizes that he’s curled up in a ball on the floor. He realizes that Kylie is standing over him. An embarrassed look comes over his face.

“I don’t know why I did that…”, Talen offers weakly.
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It was only illusion! Nariya pulls Lia back a way. She tries to gently rouse her, patting her cheek and shaking her shoulder lightly, "Lia. It's okay Lia. You're okay. Wake up Lia."

Groaning at being woken up, Lia grumbles “Five more minutes, gram.” And rolls over, as she realizes she is laying beside Valena, “Huh? What happened? Recalling a dragon she looks for her sword franticly taking it up… “Where’s the beast!”
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Looking over Valena and Lia, he notices the slight raise and lower of their chests. “Odd.” He says looking them over then placing a hand to their neck and a ear to their chest in turn. “There is nothing wrong with them, If I didn’t know better I’d say they were asleep!” looking up at Nariya

Shaking Valena’s arm gently to wake her up.

Then there is light and Valena becomes aware once more. She’s laying on her back and Laucian is hunched over her.
“What happened?” Valena asks in a confused voice. “What’s going on.”
“You decided it was a good time to take a nap.” He says evenly attempting a shot at humor. “It was but an illusion, the Cooshee should be awakening soon as well.”

The fear gripping Talen fades as well, and he sheepishly rejoins the group.

Laucian gets up from kneeling at the sides of Valena and Lia, to see Kyle and Talen rejoin them. Looking Talen’s way he gives him a nod. “It is good to see you well.” Thinking that it better not to dwell on it, Laucian learns of the hoof sounds near by.
"That could be anything with hooves," Nariya cautions. "or it could be yet another illusion." She will wait to see how Sherwood wants to handle this one.
“That is true, my love.” Knocking an arrow and pulling his bow string taught. “Or it may just be just our Centaur.”

Sherwood gestures for silence. He then gestures for Nariya to take one flank, and Laucian the other. Together, all three of them will discover just who or what is making this noise.

Gesturing to Sherwood, Laucian tries to catch his attention, “Let me speak with it,” he whispers faintly. If Sherwood agree he will speak in Centaurian(sp) “Friend or Foe?”. If he does no he will merely take up a position where he can get a good shot in if the need is there.
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Kylie:

With the casting of a spell, the dragon vanishes as though it were never there. Not quite so, however. The companions rush to check on Valena and Lia, who were brought low by the faux dragon. To their great relief, both appear to be mostly unharmed. Similarly, the cooshees should recover quickly.

They hear the sound of hooves beyond a door. Kylie's first thought is that it may be the centaur they came looking for, though others have other suspicions. Sherwood takes Laucian and Nariya to investigate.
Talen wrote:“I don’t know why I did that…”, Talen offers weakly.
Looking down, Kylie sees Talen return and she smiles. "Dragon fear. A perfectly normal reaction, Talen. Don't fret about it.

"Come, help me check on the cooshees. Okay?" Kylie flies over and begins checking on the canines, paying particular attention to Dapple. Hopefully, she and Talen will be able to wake them all.
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