Evander can't help but smile at Kuluil's exuberance contrasted with Zinnelis's stoic response. "I'll have the stew and an ale too, if you'd be so kind." Evander throws a wink at the middle-aged waitress and she blushes a little. She happily responds, "They say Fernando's meat stew is as good as Fred's, ya know." She turns to Tamarak, gulps, and asks. "For you, sir... ma'am?" She clearly is now anxious and certainly appears to avoid offending the dragonoid....

, wayang ninja 8 AC 23, hp: 72/74, Init +10, Fort +4, Ref +12, Will +1, Spd: 20 ft, Ki 8/8 Kuluil gives the woman a cheerful look from behing his mask, "Kuluil wants to know if you has da stew. Vegable stew, fishy stew, animal stew, chikkin, bebbie sheeps, cow, ducks, Kuluil does not mind as long as it haz da thick bread ta mop up da juicy stock. Kuluil's favourite iz da black bread." "Also, do you haz pints? Kuluil would like a pinta ale." "Wut does you guyz wants?" Zinnelis Laediril, Elf Ranger 8 AC: 21/16/16, CMD: 26/21, HP: 75/82 NL: 0 "Stew in fine," Zinnelis replies, "and water for me." Actions Move action: Standard action: Full round action: Swift action: Free action: Confirm crit: Show Stat Block STR 8/14 Level 8 AC: 21/16/16 CMD: 26/21 Arrows Available: 63; Cold Iron 60; Silver blanch 13 Hunter’s Bond (move action, 3r) Point Blank Shot: +1 within 30’ Precise Shot: No penalty firing into melee. Deadly Aim: -2/+4 Rapid Shot: -2/Extra full bonus attack (full round attack) Many-Shot: 2 arrow damage on first attack (full round attack) Gravity Bow: 2d6 damage from arrows shot Weapon In Hand: Longbow Spells Prepared Level 1: Gravity Bow, Resist Energy Level 2: Cat’s Grace, Protection from Energy Wand Cure Light Wounds x50 Scroll Cure Light Wounds Scroll Cure Moderate Wounds Silver Blanche x3 Thunderstone x3 Maps: +2 Survival in the mapped caves to find a way. Game Notes: Bought: 10 days of rations (5 gp/5 lb); 10 days feed (5 sp/100 lb); hireling 1 sp/day NPCS Used: 2 rations, Scroll of Cure Moderate Wounds, Scroll of Cure Light Wounds, Wand of Cure Light Wounds x17 Mael Loic - male human, man who hired us. Found: 12 rations of mushrooms Party: Evander, Kuluil, Rua’thil Show Maps

The intrepid group of heroes swing open the door to the Broken Log and cross through the threshold. All of the patrons give pause and every head swivels to stare at the group in silence. The collective gaze surely focuses most heavily on the form of Tamarak. The moment only lasts but two seconds before they return to their food and private conversations. The establishment isn't at capacity but it is mostly filled. The Broken Log does most of it's business during the daytime, this being to the fact that it lies at the center of a busy trade route intersection. Among the current clientele include a trio of dwarves, a solitary elf, and large mixed group of halflings and gnomes, and various other humans and half-breeds interspersed throughout. They find an empty table, and an older but larger country woman. She appears tired but ready to work. Her look lingers a moment longer on Tamarak, but doesn't seem to pay much further mind. "Top of the day to ya... Our main chef is out sick so keep it simple if you will."

, wayang ninja 8 AC 23, hp: 72/74, Init +10, Fort +4, Ref +12, Will +1, Spd: 20 ft, Ki 8/8 Kuluil walks through the door, "Kuluil hab da hunger." He let's Mr Dragon follow. If no stable hand is going to come out then it seemed the only option.

Rua'thil inside Tamarak, 6-limbed Dragon-like Outsider Mini-stats , Initiative: +3 Perception: +15 (Darkvision) AC: 34 (31 flat-footed, 19 Touch) - With Mage Armor, +4 w/Shield, +3 w/Barkskin HP: 133 Current: 133 CMB: +9 CMD: 28 (25ff) Fort: +11 Reflex: +11 Will: +16 Special: +2 SV vs. Enchantments, Immune to Sleep, Dragon Style +2 SVs vs. Paralysis/Stun, Current Conditions in Effect: Power Attack (-2 Att/+4(6)dmg), Combat Reflexes (AoO=3), Feather Step (5ft Step Diff Terrain), Snake Style (Sense Motive Check +26 for AC as Immediate Action), Dragon Style (ignore Diff Terrain for Charge/Run/Withdraw, +2 Dmg 1st Strike), Snake Sidewind (+4 CMD v. Trip/Checks Prone, Use Sense Motive to Crit Confirm), +1 Dmg when flanking Current Weapon in Hand: Cold Iron Mwk Lucerne Hammer (+11, 1d12+7 dmg) or Unarmed (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), Bite (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), 2x Claws (+11,1d4+6+1d6 Electricity) Stunning Fist (DC16): 3/3 Remaining Spells Remaining: O-Level (Mage hand, Acid Splash, Light, Guidance, Message, Detect Magic) 1st Level 4/5 (Lsr Eidolon Rejuv, Shield, Mage Armor, Expeditious Retreat) 2nd Level 4/4 (Haste, See Invis, Barkskin, Evolution Surge) Energy Attacks Evolution: Pick one energy type: acid, cold, electricity, or fire. All natural attacks +1d6 dmg of type Rua'thil was hesitant as usual when it came to returning to civilization and dealing with people. She always felt a little naked without Tamarak around her, particularly after being away from the cities and towns and spending nearly every waking minute inside the dragon. "We shall see if we are welcome as we are. If not, then we shall have to separate and take a minute to join you all later." Without being too forceful, they took a peek and tried to sense the atmosphere regarding their appearance.

Evander chuckles at Kuluil's assumption. "That hasn't changed, and especially not after what we've been through. Zin, Rua'thil, you guys coming in for some food and drink?"

, wayang ninja 8 AC 23, hp: 72/74, Init +10, Fort +4, Ref +12, Will +1, Spd: 20 ft, Ki 8/8 "Mr Dragon says he wants some water for da drinkies," Kuluil indicates the tavern ahead, "An mebbe Kuluil wants da beers. Mr Prince always likes da beers to if dat ain't changed."

It is just before high noon as the intrepid group of adventurers reach the intersection known as Baron's Cross. This is of course where the Silver and East Roads meet. They could venture to lands east if they take a left, go further south if they continue straight, or head towards Venza if they hang a right. Of course, the Broken Log Inn and Tavern lie before them if they so wish to patronize the business. [insert pretty picture; old mw is down right now]

Rua'thil inside Tamarak, 6-limbed Dragon-like Outsider Mini-stats , Initiative: +3 Perception: +15 (Darkvision) AC: 34 (31 flat-footed, 19 Touch) - With Mage Armor, +4 w/Shield, +3 w/Barkskin HP: 133 Current: 133 CMB: +9 CMD: 28 (25ff) Fort: +11 Reflex: +11 Will: +16 Special: +2 SV vs. Enchantments, Immune to Sleep, Dragon Style +2 SVs vs. Paralysis/Stun, Current Conditions in Effect: Power Attack (-2 Att/+4(6)dmg), Combat Reflexes (AoO=3), Feather Step (5ft Step Diff Terrain), Snake Style (Sense Motive Check +26 for AC as Immediate Action), Dragon Style (ignore Diff Terrain for Charge/Run/Withdraw, +2 Dmg 1st Strike), Snake Sidewind (+4 CMD v. Trip/Checks Prone, Use Sense Motive to Crit Confirm), +1 Dmg when flanking Current Weapon in Hand: Cold Iron Mwk Lucerne Hammer (+11, 1d12+7 dmg) or Unarmed (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), Bite (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), 2x Claws (+11,1d4+6+1d6 Electricity) Stunning Fist (DC16): 3/3 Remaining Spells Remaining: O-Level (Mage hand, Acid Splash, Light, Guidance, Message, Detect Magic) 1st Level 4/5 (Lsr Eidolon Rejuv, Shield, Mage Armor, Expeditious Retreat) 2nd Level 4/4 (Haste, See Invis, Barkskin, Evolution Surge) Energy Attacks Evolution: Pick one energy type: acid, cold, electricity, or fire. All natural attacks +1d6 dmg of type Rua'thil awoke and finished her ablutions. Before setting out, the woman summoned her dragon companion takeover her outer skin and they both felt whole once more. Taking their customary place in the marching order, they set out, "Let's continue onwards then. We do have to report our findings and we have been gone for awhile."

, wayang ninja 8 AC 23, hp: 72/74, Init +10, Fort +4, Ref +12, Will +1, Spd: 20 ft, Ki 8/8 "Mr Dragon, we'sa gonna race dese guys to da breakfast table," Kuluil says after breaking camp, saddling his lizard mount and pointing in the right direction, "'Honwards, noble steed!" Mr Dragon is not fast but he is reliable and can clamber up walls.

Night comes, night goes. The only thing of interest is the distant howl of coyotes and a very quick passing shower. The sun rises early, and there is only but a few clouds in the sky. The temperature is slightly colder than desired, considering it's a mid-autumn morning, but with an open sky the sun should have no problem warming the ground up to a comfortable level. Evander respectfully rouses the others and begins to pack up his gear. From what they remember, the Broken Log at Baron's Cross is only a few more hours away south down the Silver Road. They might be able to make it there for a late breakfast or early lunch.

Zinnelis Laediril, Elf Ranger 8 AC: 21/16/16, CMD: 26/21, HP: 75/82 NL: 0 "First watch," Zinnelis volunteers. His eyesight being suited best for dawn and dusk and Rua'thil having much better night vision that he does. Actions Move action: Standard action: Full round action: Swift action: Free action: Confirm crit: Show Stat Block STR 8/14 Level 8 AC: 21/16/16 CMD: 26/21 Arrows Available: 63; Cold Iron 60; Silver blanch 13 Hunter’s Bond (move action, 3r) Point Blank Shot: +1 within 30’ Precise Shot: No penalty firing into melee. Deadly Aim: -2/+4 Rapid Shot: -2/Extra full bonus attack (full round attack) Many-Shot: 2 arrow damage on first attack (full round attack) Gravity Bow: 2d6 damage from arrows shot Weapon In Hand: Longbow Spells Prepared Level 1: Gravity Bow, Resist Energy Level 2: Cat’s Grace, Protection from Energy Wand Cure Light Wounds x50 Scroll Cure Light Wounds Scroll Cure Moderate Wounds Silver Blanche x3 Thunderstone x3 Maps: +2 Survival in the mapped caves to find a way. Game Notes: Bought: 10 days of rations (5 gp/5 lb); 10 days feed (5 sp/100 lb); hireling 1 sp/day NPCS Used: 2 rations, Scroll of Cure Moderate Wounds, Scroll of Cure Light Wounds, Wand of Cure Light Wounds x17 Mael Loic - male human, man who hired us. Found: 12 rations of mushrooms Party: Evander, Kuluil, Rua’thil Show Maps

Evander nods his head, as he finishes setting down his gear and unpacking his bedroll. "Aye. I'll take last watch. I like waking up early anyway."

, wayang ninja 8 AC 23, hp: 72/74, Init +10, Fort +4, Ref +12, Will +1, Spd: 20 ft, Ki 8/8 "Kuluil will do da middle night," he says, stretching, "'Cos Kuluil has da good eyes in da dark."

Evander finds a cozy corner under a bit of roof that still survives. "Watch? Definitely. No reason to take any extra chances when we're this close back to Venza..."

Zinnelis Laediril, Elf Ranger 8 AC: 21/16/16, CMD: 26/21, HP: 75/82 NL: 0 "It seems safe," Zinnelis explains what the tracks mean, "We should still keep watch, of course." Actions Move action: Standard action: Full round action: Swift action: Free action: Confirm crit: Show Stat Block STR 8/14 Level 8 AC: 21/16/16 CMD: 26/21 Arrows Available: 63; Cold Iron 60; Silver blanch 13 Hunter’s Bond (move action, 3r) Point Blank Shot: +1 within 30’ Precise Shot: No penalty firing into melee. Deadly Aim: -2/+4 Rapid Shot: -2/Extra full bonus attack (full round attack) Many-Shot: 2 arrow damage on first attack (full round attack) Gravity Bow: 2d6 damage from arrows shot Weapon In Hand: Longbow Spells Prepared Level 1: Gravity Bow, Resist Energy Level 2: Cat’s Grace, Protection from Energy Wand Cure Light Wounds x50 Scroll Cure Light Wounds Scroll Cure Moderate Wounds Silver Blanche x3 Thunderstone x3 Maps: +2 Survival in the mapped caves to find a way. Game Notes: Bought: 10 days of rations (5 gp/5 lb); 10 days feed (5 sp/100 lb); hireling 1 sp/day NPCS Used: 2 rations, Scroll of Cure Moderate Wounds, Scroll of Cure Light Wounds, Wand of Cure Light Wounds x17 Mael Loic - male human, man who hired us. Found: 12 rations of mushrooms Party: Evander, Kuluil, Rua’thil Show Maps

It only takes a quarter of an hour or so to thoroughly canvas the area, and the party doesn't find anything untoward. Zinnelis found the most notable thing, a few sets of animal tracks. He guesses they could be from either wolves or coyotes from a few days ago.

Rua'thil inside Tamarak, 6-limbed Dragon-like Outsider Mini-stats , Initiative: +3 Perception: +15 (Darkvision) AC: 34 (31 flat-footed, 19 Touch) - With Mage Armor, +4 w/Shield, +3 w/Barkskin HP: 133 Current: 133 CMB: +9 CMD: 28 (25ff) Fort: +11 Reflex: +11 Will: +16 Special: +2 SV vs. Enchantments, Immune to Sleep, Dragon Style +2 SVs vs. Paralysis/Stun, Current Conditions in Effect: Power Attack (-2 Att/+4(6)dmg), Combat Reflexes (AoO=3), Feather Step (5ft Step Diff Terrain), Snake Style (Sense Motive Check +26 for AC as Immediate Action), Dragon Style (ignore Diff Terrain for Charge/Run/Withdraw, +2 Dmg 1st Strike), Snake Sidewind (+4 CMD v. Trip/Checks Prone, Use Sense Motive to Crit Confirm), +1 Dmg when flanking Current Weapon in Hand: Cold Iron Mwk Lucerne Hammer (+11, 1d12+7 dmg) or Unarmed (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), Bite (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), 2x Claws (+11,1d4+6+1d6 Electricity) Stunning Fist (DC16): 3/3 Remaining Spells Remaining: O-Level (Mage hand, Acid Splash, Light, Guidance, Message, Detect Magic) 1st Level 3/5 (Lsr Eidolon Rejuv, Shield, Mage Armor, Expeditious Retreat) 2nd Level 4/4 (Haste, See Invis, Barkskin, Evolution Surge) Energy Attacks Evolution: Pick one energy type: acid, cold, electricity, or fire. All natural attacks +1d6 dmg of type "Let us take a quick look around." Rua'thil and Tamarak moved ahead at the sight of the farmhouse, taking a quick survey of the buildings to see if there was anyone around. They wanted to be sure it was safe before separating and leaving Rua'thil more vulnerable during the night.

After cleaning up and securing their packs, the heroes begin the march 'home' towards Venza. They are able to move at a moderate pace, even considering they picked up the porter. He eventually calmed down and return to his quiet and polite demeanor. With the sun beginning to set, the party is relieved that they see what can only be Oxrest on the horizon. They make their way there and look to set up camp. Oxrest isn't anything more the remnants of an abandoned farmhouse. Lying outside of Venza on the Silver Road, travelers sometimes use this locale as a dry place to camp for the night on their caravans to or from Venza.

Zinnelis Laediril, Elf Ranger 8 AC: 21/16/16, CMD: 26/21, HP: 75/82 NL: 0 "They were useful, Kuluil," Zinnelis had used them to locate the first hole that they clambered down. Perhaps the little shadow man had forgotten. "Well, shall we depart?" Actions Move action: Standard action: Full round action: Swift action: Free action: Confirm crit: Show Stat Block STR 8/14 Level 8 AC: 21/16/16 CMD: 26/21 Arrows Available: 63; Cold Iron 60; Silver blanch 13 Hunter’s Bond (move action, 3r) Point Blank Shot: +1 within 30’ Precise Shot: No penalty firing into melee. Deadly Aim: -2/+4 Rapid Shot: -2/Extra full bonus attack (full round attack) Many-Shot: 2 arrow damage on first attack (full round attack) Gravity Bow: 2d6 damage from arrows shot Weapon In Hand: Longbow Spells Prepared Level 1: Gravity Bow, Resist Energy Level 2: Cat’s Grace, Protection from Energy Wand Cure Light Wounds x50 Scroll Cure Light Wounds Scroll Cure Moderate Wounds Silver Blanche x3 Thunderstone x3 Maps: +2 Survival in the mapped caves to find a way. Game Notes: Bought: 10 days of rations (5 gp/5 lb); 10 days feed (5 sp/100 lb); hireling 1 sp/day NPCS Used: 2 rations, Scroll of Cure Moderate Wounds, Scroll of Cure Light Wounds, Wand of Cure Light Wounds x17 Mael Loic - male human, man who hired us. Found: 12 rations of mushrooms Party: Evander, Kuluil, Rua’thil Show Maps

, wayang ninja 8 AC 23, hp: 72/74, Init +10, Fort +4, Ref +12, Will +1, Spd: 20 ft, Ki 8/8 "Oh yeas," Kuluil pauses from fussing the giant lizard, "Dat is why we's here. Dem maps woulda been usefuls earlier."

Zinnelis Laediril, Elf Ranger 8 AC: 21/16/16, CMD: 26/21, HP: 75/82 NL: 0 "We were asked to investigate the mines and find the cause of the large holes that were appearing. We have done so and slain the giant rock worm that was causing them. Unless there are others, I believe that our task is done though there is the mystery of the squid headed people and what they were doing," Zinnelis summarises quickly. "That is beyond the scope of our mission. If Mael Loïc wishes to hire us to investigate further we can consider such an offer at that time." "I would like to retain copies of these maps regardless." He draws out the four maps and presents them to the group again. Actions Move action: Standard action: Full round action: Swift action: Free action: Confirm crit: Show Stat Block STR 8/14 Level 8 AC: 21/16/16 CMD: 26/21 Arrows Available: 63; Cold Iron 60; Silver blanch 13 Hunter’s Bond (move action, 3r) Point Blank Shot: +1 within 30’ Precise Shot: No penalty firing into melee. Deadly Aim: -2/+4 Rapid Shot: -2/Extra full bonus attack (full round attack) Many-Shot: 2 arrow damage on first attack (full round attack) Gravity Bow: 2d6 damage from arrows shot Weapon In Hand: Longbow Spells Prepared Level 1: Gravity Bow, Resist Energy Level 2: Cat’s Grace, Protection from Energy Wand Cure Light Wounds x50 Scroll Cure Light Wounds Scroll Cure Moderate Wounds Silver Blanche x3 Thunderstone x3 Maps: +2 Survival in the mapped caves to find a way. Game Notes: Bought: 10 days of rations (5 gp/5 lb); 10 days feed (5 sp/100 lb); hireling 1 sp/day NPCS Used: 2 rations, Scroll of Cure Moderate Wounds, Scroll of Cure Light Wounds, Wand of Cure Light Wounds x17 Mael Loic - male human, man who hired us. Found: 12 rations of mushrooms Party: Evander, Kuluil, Rua’thil Show Maps

Rua'thil inside Tamarak, 6-limbed Dragon-like Outsider Mini-stats , Initiative: +3 Perception: +15 (Darkvision) AC: 34 (31 flat-footed, 19 Touch) - With Mage Armor, +4 w/Shield, +3 w/Barkskin HP: 133 Current: 133 CMB: +9 CMD: 28 (25ff) Fort: +11 Reflex: +11 Will: +16 Special: +2 SV vs. Enchantments, Immune to Sleep, Dragon Style +2 SVs vs. Paralysis/Stun, Current Conditions in Effect: Power Attack (-2 Att/+4(6)dmg), Combat Reflexes (AoO=3), Feather Step (5ft Step Diff Terrain), Snake Style (Sense Motive Check +26 for AC as Immediate Action), Dragon Style (ignore Diff Terrain for Charge/Run/Withdraw, +2 Dmg 1st Strike), Snake Sidewind (+4 CMD v. Trip/Checks Prone, Use Sense Motive to Crit Confirm), +1 Dmg when flanking Current Weapon in Hand: Cold Iron Mwk Lucerne Hammer (+11, 1d12+7 dmg) or Unarmed (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), Bite (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), 2x Claws (+11,1d4+6+1d6 Electricity) Stunning Fist (DC16): 3/3 Remaining Spells Remaining: O-Level (Mage hand, Acid Splash, Light, Guidance, Message, Detect Magic) 1st Level 3/5 (Lsr Eidolon Rejuv, Shield, Mage Armor, Expeditious Retreat) 2nd Level 4/4 (Haste, See Invis, Barkskin, Evolution Surge) Energy Attacks Evolution: Pick one energy type: acid, cold, electricity, or fire. All natural attacks +1d6 dmg of type Rua'thil and Tamarak nodded in agreement, "Sure our work here is complete, we might as well move along and return to civilization. We explored the hole and stopped the Drow from using it to invade the above ground world for now."

, wayang ninja 8 AC 23, hp: 72/74, Init +10, Fort +4, Ref +12, Will +1, Spd: 20 ft, Ki 8/8 "Kuluil could eats," the wayang says, "An' Mister Dragon is hungee, ain't ya, little buddy." "Ima want cake, roots beers, beetroots, celery, really thinly sliced, honey roasted hams fer Mister Dragon, a whole pint a ale. Ima be so stuffed dat Ima not be able ta walk. You guys'll gotta roll me home."

Evander pipes up, "Well it's getting later in the day. Let's get our friend some food to ease the grumbles in his belly. I bet we can make Oxrest before nightfall if we hurry..."