Holding the Line

7th of Fireseek,

Skull Gorge Bridge

After returning to the bridge and seeing what was beyond at Cinder Hill, the day draws to an end and the party goes to camp in the woods beyond on the south side of the bridge.

That evening the party is interrupted at by a wicked looking lupine creature that announces it’s presence. As it approaches on the fringes of the group it stands on its large hindquarters, oddly standing like a human and begins to speak. It introduced its self as Ixella and had orders to deliver not only a truce but an offer of allegiance. After the terms were laid down and the conditions stated the group pulled together and after a very brief conversation tried to negotiate with Ixella.

“The terms are as stated. I was told that this is the one and only offer that was to be delivered. If it was turned down then the Kulkor Zhul "Children of the Dragon" would destroy you along with the rest of Elsir Vale.

Brandar becoming belligerent begins to taunt Ixella and demand more money or they personally destroy this little uprising. “I demand to speak with your leader”, as Brandar flexes his fists. “We will only discuss the terms of the arrangement with whoever is in charge.”

Ixella falling down to all four legs, backing away from the group slowly says, “This is the only deal, take it or leave it. What shall I tell my master?”

Receiving the hero’s answer, Ixella leaves to inform the horde.

Morning approaches and strategies are made as to the best way to attack the horde and defend the bridge. Another large battle ensues and the hero’s are eventually repulsed by the single blast of chlorine gas from Ozzrandion the green dragon. Very little magic was used against the party in the first and second battles. It seemed as though the dragon was much closer and he came not alone. A great red dragon accompanied the medium sized green in an attempt to finally squash this little thorn in the foot of the Horde. With this presence of the two dragons some wise party members decided to leave sooner than later. Those not so wise almost didn’t make it out alive, something to be said for dwarven stubbornness.