Journey to Little Milton - 22nd Mirtul, 1352
Alexandra Keenan spoke to Martin Ravel, Carda Banks, and Annah Saraewo as scholars and friends of Candlekeep prepared to journey into The Graypeak Mountains.
Michael Dunn, Tarina Mazir, Elyssa Symbaern, Carda Banks, Martin Ravel, Saerthal Nhaalvahir, Alexandra Keenan, and Annah Saraewo prepared to depart Candlekeep.
Michael Dunn (and Rain Dog!) briefed the group on hand signals and general procedures.
After teleporting to Soubar, the research team secured passage from Nobby, a local boatman.
Long but uneventful travel finally brought the group near their intended destination.
Michael Dunn effortlessly moved through the unknown terrain as he scouted for the team.
The first signs of trouble were observed in the distance: skeletal warriors.
The threat was quickly dispatched...
...and the remains were searched.
Shortly after the undead fell, a new threat was observed in the distance: a fire elemental.
Tarina Mazir communicated with the creature and secured safe passage for her companions.
Signs of a great battle came into view; the bodies of slain creatures and men intertwined upon the field.
Half of the group scouted ahead while the others stayed behind to tend to Alexandra, who was experiencing complications.
The group moved together past the remnants of battle. Some of the bodies were searched for clues.
An orb that pulsated with magical energy prevented further explorations.
Saerthal Nhaalvhair determined the orb to be a magical anchor, and he successfully unbound it.
The adventurers finally beheld the charred remains of Little Milton.
Bodies belonging to a trio of clashing forces littered the village.
The team spread out to conduct a thorough search.
Martin Ravel and Alexandra Keenan explored
The Laughing Harpy, the former tavern.
The reasons for the carnage in Little Milton were too much for the scribe.
A mysterious magical firestorm burned within the center of the ruined town.
All the team could do was stand and watch as the inferno blazed and smoke billowed.
Saerthal Nhaalvahir unbound the last of the magical anchors.
When the magical storm subsided after the anchors were undone, the team explored Little Milton again.
Eerie blue flames were discovered; the team gathered closer to inspect them.
A pit fiend emerged and tried to prevent the team from getting too close. It was effectively thwarted.
The group gathered around the flames again, and Alexandra Keenan did what she came there to do.
When they could approach, the fire elementals returned to erase Little Milton and the scars of battle from the land.
Farewell, Little Milton!
