AI - Chapter Four - The Islands and the Planes

Our heroes gathered up the egg, and brought it back to the ship.  The villagers were tended to, and then sent them home aboard the Argo.  Half of the crew stayed behind to help the party sail the pirate ship they had just liberated.  It was big enough to house them, and it was still fairly well provisioned.

Before departing, Devlin, the Cleric from the Order of the Pulling Tide that was accompanying them on this particular mission felt something strange in the air. Clerics of this particular order worship the Auroch Islands, and they are sensitive to changes to them. He tells the group that the islands are closely linked to the Elemental Planes of Water, and Air. He believes the islands are going to test them on their way home, and he mentions this to the group, but since there didn't appear to be any immediate sign of danger, the party set sail for Nevermore.

Devlin remained on the deck of the ship until nightfall, when suddenly, off in the distance he heard a terrible screeching sound over the crash of the water around them.  He called the group out on deck, as the screeching sound drew closer.  It wasn't long before they realized there were two creatures circling over head.  The wind picked up, and blew out the torches, and the group was shrouded in darkness.

A bolt of lightning pierced the night as it launched itself down towards Durgan, and the group went on the defensive.  The only one who was able to see what was attacking them was the dwarf, thanks to his darkvision, which let him see clearly at night up to 60ft.  He told them they were under attack from monstrous birds, and Devlin realized the Plane of Air had brought two beasts into the world.

Thanks to some clever planning, and spell casting, the party turned Durgan into a walking lantern, and as he climbed the mast of the ship, the creatures were illuminated, and the party was able to bring them down.

The rest of their journey home was uneventful, and they were happy to return victorious.  They wouldn't have much time to celebrate however, for when they finally arrived home, Therrah was waiting for them and was going to trust them with an important diplomatic mission...

To Be Continued...

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