Beneath The Streets Of Citadel - Part One

Monstors and an Old Friend

It was near evening when we set out to investigate the area. We spent some time searching the area for little success. As we made our way back to the Thane's hall we noticed a lone figure. When it spotted us it fled and we followed. Our chase led us down into the sewers. As we pursued the figure we came to a widening in the sewer. Our new companion, the holy man moved ahead to scout. He signaled us forward and the "captain" walked straight out into the room. Several creatures attacked dealing him serious wounds. If not for the healing powers of my brother he may have died. They were soon dealt with and we continued on determined to find the figure. We soon came to another open cave. The holy man and myself moved forward scouting ahead.

As we reached the other side of the cave, we found a Dead End. When I turned to to call back everyone sounded muffled. It was if I was hearing them underwater. The holy man cast a spell and moved back towards the others and suddenly we could see a what looked like a shimmering wall of air. Also a strange shadowy shape floating behind one of the bigger boulders. I moved to close the distance between the shape and myself when I felt a power come over me. I tried to resist but it was too powerful.

I was aware of what was happening but could not control myself. Instead thought appeared in my mind and my body obeyed. I could not help it. I attacked the holy man. In short I didn't injure him once. I did slam my axe into his side but it felt as if I had hit a sand bag. As I was under the figures control someone manage to hit the enemy. A girlish yell emanated from the shadowy shape and I knew who it had to be. Esmeralda.

Groehl called off the attack on her and worked to subdue her. Once she had the necklace on the hold on her was broken. I was free, but only because she stopped giving me commands. Her spell would last for many more days.

Esmeralda showed us the opening to where the real enemy most likely waited, it was a small hole hidden by rocks. It was decided that Esmeralda would come with us and we continued. Once this is over I must turn some attention to this holy man. My ax would cleaved into a normal human. I want to know what he is.

Associated Regions: Citadel

From the journal of Rorrin

Contributor: Mark Hughes