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	[[Category:Scott Whittaker]][[Category:Scribe Notes]][[Scribe_Notes#Jan 1996 AP\|Scribe Notes]]<br>		[[Category:Scott Whittaker]][[Category:Scribe Notes]]
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			[[Category:Glod]]
			[[Category:Aqualina]]
			[[Scribe_Notes#Jan 1996 AP\|Scribe Notes]]<br>
	== Summary ==		== Summary ==
	'''Adventure''': Chaining the Dark Lord<br>		'''Adventure''': Chaining the Dark Lord<br>

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	nearby. Her first action was to put it on. Hargan read its aura and said that to remove the circlet		nearby. Her first action was to put it on. Hargan read its aura and said that to remove the circlet
	now would result in mind-death for the wearer.		now would result in mind-death for the wearer.

	Anathea then used her tarot deck to figure out how to get back. The tower card came out so we		Anathea then used her tarot deck to figure out how to get back. The tower card came out so we
	looked around for someplace high. But there was nowhere obvious to go so we started trudging		looked around for someplace high. But there was nowhere obvious to go so we started trudging
	towards the forest. After climbing a rise Starflower was able to make out a spire sticking up from		towards the forest. After climbing a rise Starflower was able to make out a spire sticking up from
	the trees. By evening we figured we were about halfway there.		the trees. By evening we figured we were about halfway there.

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	were also linked in. As the chanting grew we could feel the power building us and flowing		were also linked in. As the chanting grew we could feel the power building us and flowing
	through us. All of us were enveloped in the glow of mana.		through us. All of us were enveloped in the glow of mana.

	Suddenly, in front of the vampire's hut, a large gate, bound in chains, appeared. At first it		Suddenly, in front of the vampire's hut, a large gate, bound in chains, appeared. At first it
	shimmered and shifted but became solid. Then the chains unclasped and the pillars supporting the		shimmered and shifted but became solid. Then the chains unclasped and the pillars supporting the
	gates began to glow. Finally, ominously, the gates slowly swung open.		gates began to glow. Finally, ominously, the gates slowly swung open.
	~~.11.~~
	The whole process had taken quite a bit of time so it was now that we prepared ourselves with		The whole process had taken quite a bit of time so it was now that we prepared ourselves with
	the usual spells. All we could see through the open gate was a swirling black void. This time we		the usual spells. All we could see through the open gate was a swirling black void. This time we
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	tiger and he as a black panther. Sh'Kain was kind enough to throw Witchsights on those who		tiger and he as a black panther. Sh'Kain was kind enough to throw Witchsights on those who
	needed it.		needed it.

	Once prepared we stepped through the gate and found ourselves falling through a dark expanse		Once prepared we stepped through the gate and found ourselves falling through a dark expanse
	occasionally lit up by flashes of lightning. After, what seemed like an eternity, we landed on		occasionally lit up by flashes of lightning. After, what seemed like an eternity, we landed on
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	nothing had attacked us in the next few minutes I relaxed slightly while the others sorted		nothing had attacked us in the next few minutes I relaxed slightly while the others sorted
	themselves out.		themselves out.

	Just then we could hear ominous buzzing sounds. Coming in fast were what appeared to be giant		Just then we could hear ominous buzzing sounds. Coming in fast were what appeared to be giant
	mosquitos. That was rapidly confirmed by Glod's DA talent. They dived bombed us and the one		mosquitos. That was rapidly confirmed by Glod's DA talent. They dived bombed us and the one
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	Collage to surround us with a series of Geysers. Hopefully that'll slow them down. Unfortunately,		Collage to surround us with a series of Geysers. Hopefully that'll slow them down. Unfortunately,
	as the geyser streams went up, I was hit in the back by another.		as the geyser streams went up, I was hit in the back by another.

	Starflower and Anathea had also been hit but were soon able to deal with those. Meanwhile		Starflower and Anathea had also been hit but were soon able to deal with those. Meanwhile
	S'Kain dealt with mine. Anathea then started casting spells in order to blind them. To her surprise,		S'Kain dealt with mine. Anathea then started casting spells in order to blind them. To her surprise,
	a few more of them burst into flame. She looked aghast at her amulet for using Hellfires.		a few more of them burst into flame. She looked aghast at her amulet for using Hellfires.

	After a few more of that, and the two cats casting multiple fireballs, the remaining mossies were		After a few more of that, and the two cats casting multiple fireballs, the remaining mossies were
	either dealt to or in retreat. I was about to ask Collage to shut down the geysers when they		either dealt to or in retreat. I was about to ask Collage to shut down the geysers when they
	shifted, forming a corridor. I could hear her mental chuckle.		shifted, forming a corridor. I could hear her mental chuckle.

	Starflower checked us all over and discovered that the people who had been hit had acquired a		Starflower checked us all over and discovered that the people who had been hit had acquired a
	rather nasty disease. It proved to be no problem for Tiranth.		rather nasty disease. It proved to be no problem for Tiranth.

	None of us had any definite idea which way to go except for Glod's hammer so we decided to		None of us had any definite idea which way to go except for Glod's hammer so we decided to
	follow it's lead. What we did find was a rather large lake of ale. The hammer nearly pulled Glod		follow it's lead. What we did find was a rather large lake of ale. The hammer nearly pulled Glod
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	direction. We must have got lucky because it wasn't long before we saw a cave mouth in a large		direction. We must have got lucky because it wasn't long before we saw a cave mouth in a large
	rock. We knew that the Dark One had been imprisoned underground so we figured this was it.		rock. We knew that the Dark One had been imprisoned underground so we figured this was it.

	We headed in. A short while later, Tiranth picked up several minds: one faerie, some snakes, some		We headed in. A short while later, Tiranth picked up several minds: one faerie, some snakes, some
	spiders and several lesser minions. He reported that they were two miles away. Starflower was		spiders and several lesser minions. He reported that they were two miles away. Starflower was
	impressed. Rh'kay-el explained that the companions would be performing the binding ritual while		impressed. Rh'kay-el explained that the companions would be performing the binding ritual while
	we would be keeping the lesser minions off their backs.		we would be keeping the lesser minions off their backs.

	A mile and a half out, we stopped while Rh'kay-el and S'kain performed a ritual. Half an hour later		A mile and a half out, we stopped while Rh'kay-el and S'kain performed a ritual. Half an hour later
	we all felt a dislocation and our companions appeared. Collage turned out to be a very beautiful		we all felt a dislocation and our companions appeared. Collage turned out to be a very beautiful
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	modest. Anathea's companion was a middle aged woman, Glod's was a crusty old dwarf, Hargan's		modest. Anathea's companion was a middle aged woman, Glod's was a crusty old dwarf, Hargan's
	was a pair of identical twins while Starflower's companion was a silvery blue mana-drake.		was a pair of identical twins while Starflower's companion was a silvery blue mana-drake.

	Finally we reached the end of the corridor which swung open as we approached. We could all		Finally we reached the end of the corridor which swung open as we approached. We could all
	sense big trouble at the other end. Inside were one large fey (the Dark One), two spider mages,		sense big trouble at the other end. Inside were one large fey (the Dark One), two spider mages,
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	start the ritual we, and the two fey, prepared for a big fight. I triggered a Spectral Weapon on my		start the ritual we, and the two fey, prepared for a big fight. I triggered a Spectral Weapon on my
	dagger.		dagger.

	Hands of Earth stopped two of the deep ones while three of the ratmen got fried. The rest charged		Hands of Earth stopped two of the deep ones while three of the ratmen got fried. The rest charged
	in an attacked. Meanwhile one of the mages cast a slowness, affecting Hargan and Rh'kay-el.		in an attacked. Meanwhile one of the mages cast a slowness, affecting Hargan and Rh'kay-el.
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	minced the one that got me but was hit herself. Immediately she started to transform to dragonkin		minced the one that got me but was hit herself. Immediately she started to transform to dragonkin
	- which didn't do her chitenplate armour a lot of good.		- which didn't do her chitenplate armour a lot of good.

	Soon spells were flying around as well. One of the spider mages burst into flame. Meanwhile a		Soon spells were flying around as well. One of the spider mages burst into flame. Meanwhile a
	ratman was standing away from us firing gas grenados at us. As soon as I recovered from stun		ratman was standing away from us firing gas grenados at us. As soon as I recovered from stun
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	completed her transformation by now so she flew over and used the rip,tear,rend method on one		completed her transformation by now so she flew over and used the rip,tear,rend method on one
	of the other mages.		of the other mages.

	Unfortunately, as I was heading off in that direction, Hargan tried firing at that ratman but the		Unfortunately, as I was heading off in that direction, Hargan tried firing at that ratman but the
	shot missed. The bolt thudded into me instead. While in a dazed state I fumbled for another		shot missed. The bolt thudded into me instead. While in a dazed state I fumbled for another
	Waters of Healing from my utility belt and drank it. Just to make sure I followed it up with my		Waters of Healing from my utility belt and drank it. Just to make sure I followed it up with my
	final one.		final one.

	The companions were still conducting the ritual but, every so often, energy bolts were being fired		The companions were still conducting the ritual but, every so often, energy bolts were being fired
	at them. By now they were looking rather frazzled. Also Glod & Hargan were double whammied		at them. By now they were looking rather frazzled. Also Glod & Hargan were double whammied
	by a Ball of Cold and a Ball of Fire. To counter the spell effects, Starflower flew in on the Dark		by a Ball of Cold and a Ball of Fire. To counter the spell effects, Starflower flew in on the Dark
	One while the two cats went for the other mages.		One while the two cats went for the other mages.

	As I got closer to the ratman I could see that his arm was actually a tube through which the		As I got closer to the ratman I could see that his arm was actually a tube through which the
	grenados were being fired. He aimed at me and I held my breath. Suddenly his arm exploded.		grenados were being fired. He aimed at me and I held my breath. Suddenly his arm exploded.
	Must have been a misfire. A spider mage had skittered up the wall and was still firing at the		Must have been a misfire. A spider mage had skittered up the wall and was still firing at the
	companions.		companions.

	Just then the ritual completed and the Dark One was enveloped in chains. Deep claw marks		Just then the ritual completed and the Dark One was enveloped in chains. Deep claw marks
	appeared on him as well. The surviving mages disappeared. The Companions also disappeared		appeared on him as well. The surviving mages disappeared. The Companions also disappeared
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	forward cautiously but someone else recognised what it was and called out for immediate		forward cautiously but someone else recognised what it was and called out for immediate
	evacuation. As I headed out the door there was a huge explosion.		evacuation. As I headed out the door there was a huge explosion.

	Rh'kay-el transported us all back to the village, I had to spend the next six hours being		Rh'kay-el transported us all back to the village, I had to spend the next six hours being
	decontaminated from the results of a warpstone explosion as I was caught in the blast. But after		decontaminated from the results of a warpstone explosion as I was caught in the blast. But after
	that, and a soak in the pool, we were wined and dined. The Council covered all our expenses with		that, and a soak in the pool, we were wined and dined. The Council covered all our expenses with
	300sp left over.		300sp left over.

	They portalled us back to Widdishin and the two fey went with us. Once the queen received our		They portalled us back to Widdishin and the two fey went with us. Once the queen received our
	report we were paid another 6000 each. They had managed to get a portal set up to Seagate but		report we were paid another 6000 each. They had managed to get a portal set up to Seagate but
	I decided to stay a while and finish my training with the Bards.		I decided to stay a while and finish my training with the Bards.

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	and Resist Cold for me. Also I didn't want to take any chances that Chaos magic would cause my		and Resist Cold for me. Also I didn't want to take any chances that Chaos magic would cause my
	Belt of Merform to unexpectedly trigger so I decided to dress in case I was about to use it.		Belt of Merform to unexpectedly trigger so I decided to dress in case I was about to use it.

	Once the portal was up, we stepped through. All around us were swirling patterns of colour. I		Once the portal was up, we stepped through. All around us were swirling patterns of colour. I
	concentrated on the direction then gingerly stepped forward. Even though it didn't look like we		concentrated on the direction then gingerly stepped forward. Even though it didn't look like we
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	breadstick and Starflower had grown what appeared to be demonic wings. I just concentrated on		breadstick and Starflower had grown what appeared to be demonic wings. I just concentrated on
	retaining my own shape, blocking out the screams, and following the direction.		retaining my own shape, blocking out the screams, and following the direction.

	Starflower took off to have a look around. When she returned I noticed that she must have been		Starflower took off to have a look around. When she returned I noticed that she must have been
	tempting chaos. Her wings were now more draconic and other parts of her were also looking		tempting chaos. Her wings were now more draconic and other parts of her were also looking
	dragonish. Tiranth's influence I suspected. Then I realised I was starting to grow an extra tail, like		dragonish. Tiranth's influence I suspected. Then I realised I was starting to grow an extra tail, like
	an eel. Meanwhile Anathea had grown extra arms.		an eel. Meanwhile Anathea had grown extra arms.

	Once out of the forest, we found ourselves on an iridescent plain. Even with the sunglasses and		Once out of the forest, we found ourselves on an iridescent plain. Even with the sunglasses and
	my Clearsight, it was still too brilliant so I blindfolded myself. By now Hargan was sprouting extra		my Clearsight, it was still too brilliant so I blindfolded myself. By now Hargan was sprouting extra
	eyes, some of which were on stalks, and Starflower had turned into a dragonkin. She had to ditch		eyes, some of which were on stalks, and Starflower had turned into a dragonkin. She had to ditch
	her kraken skin armour before it broke.		her kraken skin armour before it broke.

	The next feature was a river. But no ordinary river. This was a river of blood. Starflower looked		The next feature was a river. But no ordinary river. This was a river of blood. Starflower looked
	at it as if she was fighting the urge to take a drink. I was not keen on swimming it, in fact I didn't		at it as if she was fighting the urge to take a drink. I was not keen on swimming it, in fact I didn't
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	tail. He welcomed us to Necropolis and told us that we had to give him our souls in order to gain		tail. He welcomed us to Necropolis and told us that we had to give him our souls in order to gain
	entry.		entry.

	It didn't take me long to determine that the cloak was in the city but we didn't trust this devil		It didn't take me long to determine that the cloak was in the city but we didn't trust this devil
	enough to accept. So Starflower tried a truth telling ritual. Even under that, he assured us that our		enough to accept. So Starflower tried a truth telling ritual. Even under that, he assured us that our
	souls would be returned, unharmed, when we were ready to leave. So, as a mark of good faith,		souls would be returned, unharmed, when we were ready to leave. So, as a mark of good faith,
	I volunteered to be first - after insisting on a receipt.		I volunteered to be first - after insisting on a receipt.

	He touched us and we felt something pass from us and be stored in glass bottles around his waist.		He touched us and we felt something pass from us and be stored in glass bottles around his waist.
	Each soul was a different colour.		Each soul was a different colour.

	We walked in and noticed that the place was full of mausoleums. Dominating the city was a large,		We walked in and noticed that the place was full of mausoleums. Dominating the city was a large,
	black, pyramid which was discharging mana from the tip into the sky. It was to this pyramid that		black, pyramid which was discharging mana from the tip into the sky. It was to this pyramid that
	I was being led to. It was becoming increasingly apparent that I was turning into a shark-kin,		I was being led to. It was becoming increasingly apparent that I was turning into a shark-kin,
	despite my best efforts to resist.		despite my best efforts to resist.

	The walls of the pyramid were very smooth and there were no entrances at ground level.		The walls of the pyramid were very smooth and there were no entrances at ground level.
	Starflower flew up and discovered there was an opening at the tip, right where the mana was		Starflower flew up and discovered there was an opening at the tip, right where the mana was
	coming out. As I contemplated how I was going to get up there, I became aware of octopi		coming out. As I contemplated how I was going to get up there, I became aware of octopi
	suckers forming on my arms and legs. So I started crawling up while trailing a rope behind me.		suckers forming on my arms and legs. So I started crawling up while trailing a rope behind me.

	Soon everyone was up. I decided to go first through the mana, as this was my object quest so I		Soon everyone was up. I decided to go first through the mana, as this was my object quest so I
	should take the risk. Nothing happened apart from a tingling. Then we discovered that all our		should take the risk. Nothing happened apart from a tingling. Then we discovered that all our
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	telepathy and picked up 4 vampires, three spectres, and a werewolf. Fortunately they were all		telepathy and picked up 4 vampires, three spectres, and a werewolf. Fortunately they were all
	outside.		outside.

	We went down a long flight of steps and, even though we were still in the pyramid, found		We went down a long flight of steps and, even though we were still in the pyramid, found
	ourselves on the shore of a large lake. My direction sense was telling me that the cloak was in		ourselves on the shore of a large lake. My direction sense was telling me that the cloak was in
	the lake so I cast Water Breathing on everyone and we went in. By now I had transformed into		the lake so I cast Water Breathing on everyone and we went in. By now I had transformed into
	a marine orc which led to a revival of the 'Orcqualina' jokes.		a marine orc which led to a revival of the 'Orcqualina' jokes.

	We descended to the depths and, at the bottom, found an island encased by a bubble of air.		We descended to the depths and, at the bottom, found an island encased by a bubble of air.
	Located in the middle of the island was a clothes rack. On the clothes rack was a feathered cloak.		Located in the middle of the island was a clothes rack. On the clothes rack was a feathered cloak.
	I reached out to touch it but found it was encased in Bound Water.		I reached out to touch it but found it was encased in Bound Water.

	I sat and puzzled over it for a while then shifted into Waterform. That allowed me to merge with		I sat and puzzled over it for a while then shifted into Waterform. That allowed me to merge with
	the water but then I discovered that the cloak was insubstantial. So I came out to think about it		the water but then I discovered that the cloak was insubstantial. So I came out to think about it
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	water, I cast Liquid Transformation on the cloak. That made it substantial enough to touch and		water, I cast Liquid Transformation on the cloak. That made it substantial enough to touch and
	acquire.		acquire.

	As I clipped it on, I became aware of a female voice in my head. She introduced herself as		As I clipped it on, I became aware of a female voice in my head. She introduced herself as
	Collage, the entity that had become the cloak. It turned out that she was a rather high powered		Collage, the entity that had become the cloak. It turned out that she was a rather high powered
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	had been severely weakened and there was a lot I still had to learn. Also she was rather interested		had been severely weakened and there was a lot I still had to learn. Also she was rather interested
	in my firemage friend who liked water. Obviously she meant Jhiselle.		in my firemage friend who liked water. Obviously she meant Jhiselle.

	I had to wait for the duration of the Waterform to wear off before I could become flesh again but		I had to wait for the duration of the Waterform to wear off before I could become flesh again but
	it was decided to get out of here before we changed for the worse. So we swam back to the		it was decided to get out of here before we changed for the worse. So we swam back to the
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	problem Collage stepped in and did a Bind Water on me. Hargan later commented that, after that,		problem Collage stepped in and did a Bind Water on me. Hargan later commented that, after that,
	I had a very high physical beauty. I told him to memorise that so he could draw a picture of it.		I had a very high physical beauty. I told him to memorise that so he could draw a picture of it.

	When we passed through the mana flow, we found we were all back to our normal forms and		When we passed through the mana flow, we found we were all back to our normal forms and
	shapes, except Starflower who was still a dragon-kin. That made getting us down relatively easy		shapes, except Starflower who was still a dragon-kin. That made getting us down relatively easy
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	a rather tall lady with long dark hair who invited us to join their group. She was obviously a		a rather tall lady with long dark hair who invited us to join their group. She was obviously a
	vampire.		vampire.

	We were very suspicious, in case they intended us ill-will, but this proved not to be the case. In		We were very suspicious, in case they intended us ill-will, but this proved not to be the case. In
	fact they proved to be rather pleasant hosts. The food and drinks they provided were very		fact they proved to be rather pleasant hosts. The food and drinks they provided were very
	delicious and I even got their recipe for marinated fish. Afterwards they escorted us to the city		delicious and I even got their recipe for marinated fish. Afterwards they escorted us to the city
	gate where the tall devil was waiting.		gate where the tall devil was waiting.

	He still had our souls and handed them to us with an instruction to drink the contents. Hargan		He still had our souls and handed them to us with an instruction to drink the contents. Hargan
	then asked for a Waters of Strength to be cast on his liquid soul. I warned him that I was		then asked for a Waters of Strength to be cast on his liquid soul. I warned him that I was
	completely unsure what would happen if I did that but he insisted, so I did.		completely unsure what would happen if I did that but he insisted, so I did.

	After we drank our souls the devil opened a portal and, after passing through, we found ourselves		After we drank our souls the devil opened a portal and, after passing through, we found ourselves
	in the village between planes. Because we had lost our enchantments they offered to put up Rank		in the village between planes. Because we had lost our enchantments they offered to put up Rank
	19 Greaters but they would only last a short time, probably a month or so.		19 Greaters but they would only last a short time, probably a month or so.

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	That midnight, the ritual was started in order to activate the portal to where the Dark One was.		That midnight, the ritual was started in order to activate the portal to where the Dark One was.

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	featureless plane. Also we discovered we were moving at different speeds. To slow me down I		featureless plane. Also we discovered we were moving at different speeds. To slow me down I
	was picked up by Hargan. Just then we saw a door and went through it.		was picked up by Hargan. Just then we saw a door and went through it.

	Once through the door we were all back at the same speed. We were standing on a wharf. Ahead		Once through the door we were all back at the same speed. We were standing on a wharf. Ahead
	of us was a decaying city that Nature was in the process of reclaiming. Just then we recognised		of us was a decaying city that Nature was in the process of reclaiming. Just then we recognised
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	'Is this our future?'. Meanwhile I spoke to some dolphins and discovered that the last signs of		'Is this our future?'. Meanwhile I spoke to some dolphins and discovered that the last signs of
	humans they had seen was metal ships on the water. Some sort of mass exodus they thought.		humans they had seen was metal ships on the water. Some sort of mass exodus they thought.

	Hargan led us towards the Guild buildings. As we went through Seagate it definitely appeared to		Hargan led us towards the Guild buildings. As we went through Seagate it definitely appeared to
	be the Seagate we knew. However four cathedrals had been added around the town square, each		be the Seagate we knew. However four cathedrals had been added around the town square, each
	one to a different Power of Light and something had destroyed them but the buildings around		one to a different Power of Light and something had destroyed them but the buildings around
	them were untouched by whatever it was.		them were untouched by whatever it was.

	There was a hole in the middle of the Sweetwater bridge and we soon discovered that was caused		There was a hole in the middle of the Sweetwater bridge and we soon discovered that was caused
	by a statue of Raphael that was now partly buried in the river. The river itself was sweet and		by a statue of Raphael that was now partly buried in the river. The river itself was sweet and
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	main gates, just getting through before the storm hit. The clouds boiled ominously around but a		main gates, just getting through before the storm hit. The clouds boiled ominously around but a
	clear spot was maintained just over the Guild itself.		clear spot was maintained just over the Guild itself.

	Inside the place was utterly deserted. We headed for the main meeting room and the protection		Inside the place was utterly deserted. We headed for the main meeting room and the protection
	of it's anti-magic zone. Once there, Hargan soon came to the conclusion that the gloves were in		of it's anti-magic zone. Once there, Hargan soon came to the conclusion that the gloves were in
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	adventure but discovered that they were only written to the point we were up to. Other attempts		adventure but discovered that they were only written to the point we were up to. Other attempts
	soon told us that we weren't going to find anything out about our immediate future.		soon told us that we weren't going to find anything out about our immediate future.

	But what we did discover was alarming. Apparently the priests of the Powers of Light decided		But what we did discover was alarming. Apparently the priests of the Powers of Light decided
	to build the temples then succeeded in summoning the Powers themselves. With all that elan		to build the temples then succeeded in summoning the Powers themselves. With all that elan
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	ritual. Unfortunately something went wrong and most of the guild were lost while closing the		ritual. Unfortunately something went wrong and most of the guild were lost while closing the
	gate. Those that were left fled west to found a new Guild somewhere on Terra Nova.		gate. Those that were left fled west to found a new Guild somewhere on Terra Nova.

	We found the vaults and the octarine doors were standing ajar. Obviously Guild Security forgot		We found the vaults and the octarine doors were standing ajar. Obviously Guild Security forgot
	to lock them when they left. I was expecting something to jump out at us but the vaults were bare.		to lock them when they left. I was expecting something to jump out at us but the vaults were bare.
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	the wall behind mana walls. On a pedestal in the middle of the room were a pair of gauntlets, one		the wall behind mana walls. On a pedestal in the middle of the room were a pair of gauntlets, one
	white, the other black.		white, the other black.

	Hargan picked them up and put them on. Once he did, the doors swung shut and the portal back		Hargan picked them up and put them on. Once he did, the doors swung shut and the portal back
	appeared. When we went through we discovered that each of us had got younger, six years in my		appeared. When we went through we discovered that each of us had got younger, six years in my
	case. Hargan proclaimed that we had got time off for good behaviour.		case. Hargan proclaimed that we had got time off for good behaviour.
	Now we had the last item to get. My cloak, in the Demiplane of Chaos.		Now we had the last item to get. My cloak, in the Demiplane of Chaos.
	~~.10.~~
	===26/01/96===		===26/01/96===
	Again it was the usual morning spells: Waters of Strength all round, followed by a Waterbreathing		Again it was the usual morning spells: Waters of Strength all round, followed by a Waterbreathing

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	him what we encountered. As I thanked him and left, I noticed that his teeth gave away the fact		him what we encountered. As I thanked him and left, I noticed that his teeth gave away the fact
	he was a vampire.		he was a vampire.

	Once through the portal we found ourselves in a battlefield. The area was ankle deep in mud and		Once through the portal we found ourselves in a battlefield. The area was ankle deep in mud and
	gore. Bodies lay everywhere. The smell was horrific. The uniforms and weapons were many and		gore. Bodies lay everywhere. The smell was horrific. The uniforms and weapons were many and
	varied. Even the Planes of Origins of the bodies were very varied.		varied. Even the Planes of Origins of the bodies were very varied.

	Glod led us towards the biggest concentration of bodies. Faintly, ahead, we could hear the sounds		Glod led us towards the biggest concentration of bodies. Faintly, ahead, we could hear the sounds
	of gunfire. Just then we could hear a descending whistling sound. Starflower yelled 'DUCK!'.		of gunfire. Just then we could hear a descending whistling sound. Starflower yelled 'DUCK!'.
	While I was looking around for the aquatic fowl there was an explosion nearby and we were		While I was looking around for the aquatic fowl there was an explosion nearby and we were
	hurled off our feet and into the mud.		hurled off our feet and into the mud.

	A short while later, Glod stepped on a disk and there was a 'click'. He concluded that taking his		A short while later, Glod stepped on a disk and there was a 'click'. He concluded that taking his
	foot off it would be a very bad thing. Finally Starflower used Telekinesis to hold the button down		foot off it would be a very bad thing. Finally Starflower used Telekinesis to hold the button down
	while Hargan pulled Glod off. When Starflower released the button the disk exploded.		while Hargan pulled Glod off. When Starflower released the button the disk exploded.

	Suddenly we found ourselves in a landscape created by our worst fears. In my case it was a dry,		Suddenly we found ourselves in a landscape created by our worst fears. In my case it was a dry,
	ice covered landscape. Just then a large metal bird flew up behind us and started firing stuff at us.		ice covered landscape. Just then a large metal bird flew up behind us and started firing stuff at us.
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	we were covered in black spots - some sort of disease. Only Hargan was unaffected. Starflower's		we were covered in black spots - some sort of disease. Only Hargan was unaffected. Starflower's
	herbal remedy managed to abate it but not cure it.		herbal remedy managed to abate it but not cure it.

	I still seemed to be trudging through ice but suddenly we were surrounded by fire as well.		I still seemed to be trudging through ice but suddenly we were surrounded by fire as well.
	Starflower had another go at the disease but the only one she managed to cure was me.		Starflower had another go at the disease but the only one she managed to cure was me.
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	we were all enveloped in water, although in my case it was nearly solid ice. I also started		we were all enveloped in water, although in my case it was nearly solid ice. I also started
	frantically throwing Waterbreathings at the others.		frantically throwing Waterbreathings at the others.

	Just then Glod, followed by Starflower, vanished. However the rest of us soon found them as the		Just then Glod, followed by Starflower, vanished. However the rest of us soon found them as the
	scene changed and we found ourselves in a food hall. And the food there was irresistible. I dived		scene changed and we found ourselves in a food hall. And the food there was irresistible. I dived
	straight into the chocolate and basically made a pig of myself. Fortunately Anathea managed to		straight into the chocolate and basically made a pig of myself. Fortunately Anathea managed to
	resist and began hypnotisms to stop us. By then I was virtually covered in chocolate.		resist and began hypnotisms to stop us. By then I was virtually covered in chocolate.

	Once we sorted ourselves out, Glod led us down a corridor from the hall. At the other end was		Once we sorted ourselves out, Glod led us down a corridor from the hall. At the other end was
	a large room, at least a thousand feet on each side. Floating in the middle was a crystal block with		a large room, at least a thousand feet on each side. Floating in the middle was a crystal block with
	the hammer inside. When we entered, we found we were climbing up an invisible, bound air,		the hammer inside. When we entered, we found we were climbing up an invisible, bound air,
	staircase towards the cube.		staircase towards the cube.

	When Glod reached the cube, he discovered that both it, and the hammer, were insubstantial.		When Glod reached the cube, he discovered that both it, and the hammer, were insubstantial.
	However his direction sense was definitely pointing towards it. He tried various suggestions to		However his direction sense was definitely pointing towards it. He tried various suggestions to
	get the hammer but nothing worked. Anathea did a divination and got the result 'He who wants		get the hammer but nothing worked. Anathea did a divination and got the result 'He who wants
	the Hammer must summon'.		the Hammer must summon'.

	Finally Glod used raw mana to summon it. Instantly the crystal and hammer became solid and the		Finally Glod used raw mana to summon it. Instantly the crystal and hammer became solid and the
	staircase was stone. He then managed to draw it out of the block. The haft was silver while the		staircase was stone. He then managed to draw it out of the block. The haft was silver while the
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	Upon arrival, we cleaned ourselves up and I went to relate what we had found to the undead		Upon arrival, we cleaned ourselves up and I went to relate what we had found to the undead
	gentleman.		gentleman.

	The Council then told us that the Demiplane of Time was next.		The Council then told us that the Demiplane of Time was next.

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	Again I did the usual spells then we stepped through the portal. This time we appeared on a		Again I did the usual spells then we stepped through the portal. This time we appeared on a

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	Waters of Strength. After breakfast I decided to join in the cubs rough and tumble play. I came		Waters of Strength. After breakfast I decided to join in the cubs rough and tumble play. I came
	out with a few bruises, scratches, and a very broad grin.		out with a few bruises, scratches, and a very broad grin.

	After the pride left us, we continued on our way. That afternoon we entered the forest and quickly		After the pride left us, we continued on our way. That afternoon we entered the forest and quickly
	found the tower. The interesting thing was, it looked exactly like the one on Anathea's tarot card.		found the tower. The interesting thing was, it looked exactly like the one on Anathea's tarot card.
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	the first one and it creaked rather alarmingly. We decided to take a chance and kept close to the		the first one and it creaked rather alarmingly. We decided to take a chance and kept close to the
	walls.		walls.

	Halfway up, with the stairs creaking and groaning at every step, Starflower came to the		Halfway up, with the stairs creaking and groaning at every step, Starflower came to the
	conclusion that the stairs were more solid than they appeared. So she projected a thought at them.		conclusion that the stairs were more solid than they appeared. So she projected a thought at them.
	It turned out that they were sentient. So we were all treated to a series of ribald comments,		It turned out that they were sentient. So we were all treated to a series of ribald comments,
	especially me when they discovered the view up my skirt.		especially me when they discovered the view up my skirt.

	Finally we reached the top and discovered a shimmering white disk in the air above. I was sure		Finally we reached the top and discovered a shimmering white disk in the air above. I was sure
	it was the way home but Starflower insisted Anathea divinate it before we went through. Since		it was the way home but Starflower insisted Anathea divinate it before we went through. Since
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	them a thrill. Besides, if they got too obnoxious, I could always threaten to carve runes in them		them a thrill. Besides, if they got too obnoxious, I could always threaten to carve runes in them
	with my dagger.		with my dagger.

	Finally Anathea had determined that this was indeed the way back. Starflower didn't hesitate for		Finally Anathea had determined that this was indeed the way back. Starflower didn't hesitate for
	a moment and went through it. I wasn't too far behind and ended up in a pond in the town garden.		a moment and went through it. I wasn't too far behind and ended up in a pond in the town garden.
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	happened for a while. We were starting to worry that they had decided to stay when they popped		happened for a while. We were starting to worry that they had decided to stay when they popped
	through. Both of them missed the pool.		through. Both of them missed the pool.

	We were conducted to the Council chamber and informed that our next target was Glod's		We were conducted to the Council chamber and informed that our next target was Glod's
	Hammer on the DemiPlane of Death. They had also determined that after that was my Cloak on		Hammer on the DemiPlane of Death. They had also determined that after that was my Cloak on
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	what the circlet did, but they couldn't tell her, and neither could it be divinated, so she threatened		what the circlet did, but they couldn't tell her, and neither could it be divinated, so she threatened
	to experiment until she found it out.		to experiment until she found it out.
	~~.9.~~
	===24/01/96===		===24/01/96===
	That morning I did a triple Waterbreathing and a Resist Cold on myself then did Waters of		That morning I did a triple Waterbreathing and a Resist Cold on myself then did Waters of

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	we stirred they fled. After breakfast we tidied up and left the campsite in the same condition as		we stirred they fled. After breakfast we tidied up and left the campsite in the same condition as
	we had found it, at least as much as we could.		we had found it, at least as much as we could.

	By midday we had reached what appeared to be a very large walled city. A gate was ahead of us.		By midday we had reached what appeared to be a very large walled city. A gate was ahead of us.
	Sitting in the gate was an extremely large tiger, even larger than the snow tiger. It wanted to		Sitting in the gate was an extremely large tiger, even larger than the snow tiger. It wanted to
	know why it should let us pass. Starflower explained our mission and, finally, the tiger relented.		know why it should let us pass. Starflower explained our mission and, finally, the tiger relented.
	It also told us that we would not be able to come back this way.		It also told us that we would not be able to come back this way.

	The path through the gate led us into a garden so Starflower continued leading us down the		The path through the gate led us into a garden so Starflower continued leading us down the
	garden path until we discovered we were literally going in circles. Soon all of us were feeling		garden path until we discovered we were literally going in circles. Soon all of us were feeling
	dizzy and passed out.		dizzy and passed out.

	When we recovered, we found ourselves in a bare room apart from a dais. On the dais was a		When we recovered, we found ourselves in a bare room apart from a dais. On the dais was a
	figure who identified himself as Pan. His question was 'What is the one thing that the metaverse		figure who identified himself as Pan. His question was 'What is the one thing that the metaverse
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	on the dais in the centre was the circlet that Starflower had to get. However there was a further		on the dais in the centre was the circlet that Starflower had to get. However there was a further
	problem. The water was extremely magical and Anathea identified it as the Source of Life.		problem. The water was extremely magical and Anathea identified it as the Source of Life.

	Contact with it would change a person's aspect to Life, unless they were Death Aspected in which		Contact with it would change a person's aspect to Life, unless they were Death Aspected in which
	case it was pure poison.		case it was pure poison.

	While Starflower pondered what to do both Anathea and Hargan filled a waterskin with fountain		While Starflower pondered what to do both Anathea and Hargan filled a waterskin with fountain
	water and drank it. Meanwhile I prepared myself for a swim even though I didn't want to lose my		water and drank it. Meanwhile I prepared myself for a swim even though I didn't want to lose my
	Water Aspect.		Water Aspect.

	Starflower decided to try using telekinesis to get the circle. I was hoping she wouldn't drop it. As		Starflower decided to try using telekinesis to get the circle. I was hoping she wouldn't drop it. As
	it drifted over the water I could see that it was exhausting Starflower. She collapsed just as it		it drifted over the water I could see that it was exhausting Starflower. She collapsed just as it
	reached her.		reached her.

	We laid her out on a grassy knoll and waited - for some time.		We laid her out on a grassy knoll and waited - for some time.

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	It was nearly 22 hours later when she came around. Someone had managed to place the circlet		It was nearly 22 hours later when she came around. Someone had managed to place the circlet

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	of Strength each, except for Glod. For some reason he wasn't coming. I hadn't felt so strong since		of Strength each, except for Glod. For some reason he wasn't coming. I hadn't felt so strong since
	I was an orc.		I was an orc.

	Once through the portal we found ourselves in a rather large marketplace. Lots of stalls		Once through the portal we found ourselves in a rather large marketplace. Lots of stalls
	containing all sorts of goods. Starflower was looking rather on edge and wanted to get on with		containing all sorts of goods. Starflower was looking rather on edge and wanted to get on with
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	picked out several samples of fabric for Sh'rel. During all of this, Starflower and Hargan were at		picked out several samples of fabric for Sh'rel. During all of this, Starflower and Hargan were at
	the weaponshops, and came back with finely crafted bows and crossbows.		the weaponshops, and came back with finely crafted bows and crossbows.

	We continued wandering through the market in the general direction that Starflower was		We continued wandering through the market in the general direction that Starflower was
	indicating, stopping from time to time to look at shops. Even Starflower was relaxing. Shopping		indicating, stopping from time to time to look at shops. Even Starflower was relaxing. Shopping
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	instrument maker where I allowed myself to be tempted by a harp which could be played both on		instrument maker where I allowed myself to be tempted by a harp which could be played both on
	land and underwater without much adjustment.		land and underwater without much adjustment.

	We then found a shop that sold minor magical items. The everfilling waterskin was very tempting,		We then found a shop that sold minor magical items. The everfilling waterskin was very tempting,
	but very expensive. However Starflower and Anathea both went for combs that magically		but very expensive. However Starflower and Anathea both went for combs that magically
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	Honest Abdul said that it had once belonged to one M. Hatter. Anathea asked for a pouch that		Honest Abdul said that it had once belonged to one M. Hatter. Anathea asked for a pouch that
	kept herbs fresh for longer, and she and Starflower both bought one.		kept herbs fresh for longer, and she and Starflower both bought one.

	Finally we found one shop that had me in instant raptures. It sold chocolate. Lots of it. Then I got		Finally we found one shop that had me in instant raptures. It sold chocolate. Lots of it. Then I got
	this mental image of me consuming vast quantities of chocolate and rolling in fat. I went as bright		this mental image of me consuming vast quantities of chocolate and rolling in fat. I went as bright
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	to Anathea to look after. A short while later I realised that it wasn't my thought but had been		to Anathea to look after. A short while later I realised that it wasn't my thought but had been
	projected via Starflower's mindlink.		projected via Starflower's mindlink.

	Finally we got out of the market place and went through a gate in the surrounding wall. Instantly		Finally we got out of the market place and went through a gate in the surrounding wall. Instantly
	we were in countryside with grass and gently rolling hills. A short while later we encountered a		we were in countryside with grass and gently rolling hills. A short while later we encountered a
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	wanted to know if this was the way to the Source of Life. The plant replied that it was. Now I		wanted to know if this was the way to the Source of Life. The plant replied that it was. Now I
	wonder what Anathea is up to?		wonder what Anathea is up to?

	That evening we reached a river. Most of us wanted to stop and camp but Starflower insisted we		That evening we reached a river. Most of us wanted to stop and camp but Starflower insisted we
	carry on. She wanted out of this place as quickly as possible. It looked kneedeep but Hargan		carry on. She wanted out of this place as quickly as possible. It looked kneedeep but Hargan
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	water. As soon as I had pulled myself out I loudly demanded just why he had done it. He		water. As soon as I had pulled myself out I loudly demanded just why he had done it. He
	reckoned I had sank, like a stone, right out of sight.		reckoned I had sank, like a stone, right out of sight.

	While I dried myself and changed to the matching gold minidress, Anathea tried to do an Install		While I dried myself and changed to the matching gold minidress, Anathea tried to do an Install
	Flight on a tarpaulin. It went wrong and everything contacting Anathea started trying to fly -		Flight on a tarpaulin. It went wrong and everything contacting Anathea started trying to fly -
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	was invited to sit on it. While the rest of us waded over Anathea pushed the tarp. But once we		was invited to sit on it. While the rest of us waded over Anathea pushed the tarp. But once we
	reached the other side we discovered that everything from the neck down was wet.		reached the other side we discovered that everything from the neck down was wet.

	Night fell. Couldn't see any stars but since there were six moons in the sky I wasn't really		Night fell. Couldn't see any stars but since there were six moons in the sky I wasn't really
	surprised. Finally we stopped for camp - and tea from Starflower's new magical teapot which		surprised. Finally we stopped for camp - and tea from Starflower's new magical teapot which
	heated the water by itself. We then slept in the open as the night was warm.		heated the water by itself. We then slept in the open as the night was warm.

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	When we woke up, we discovered a few little furry animals had also curled up on us. As soon as		When we woke up, we discovered a few little furry animals had also curled up on us. As soon as