SWAAR is an abbreviation for Sababtical's Weekly After Action Reports. These reports are compiled from the reports and notes she gathers from adventurers involved in each mission.
Initial Events - Securing Base Camp
Mission 1a: (Temple of Lolth)
Participants: Sabbatical, Reedy, Paris Hilton, Sir Yewvane Eedryll, Therrin Flame
Location: Temple of Lolth, several hours walk South of the Base Camp.
Objective: Explore and Secure the ruins, eliminating threats and
Action Summary (1-2 lines): Explored and secured the temple. Eliminated giant spider and magic spider infestations, fought and destroyed another creature formed from pools of ichor which could spawn tendrils able to attack any who got close. The ichor creature manifested as a spider-like form.
Other Notable Events: Obtained a dodecahedron
Specific Finds/Acquisitions: Gold pieces and mundane weaponry; a cloak of protection (with Reedy)
Individuals of note: Paul Fletcher, Company representative and minder (noncombatant).
Simultaneous with 1: (Oblex and the Warden)
Participants: Wiggler, Tass BrightfoxLocation: Swamp
Objective: Scouting
Action Summary (1-2 lines): Explored the swamp and fought off a tentacled and psychic creature called an oblex. During the battle an entity who later identified itself as the "Warden" and protector of the forest.
Other Notable Events: The Warden requests "respect" of the land and will punish unnecessary destruction of flora and fauna. They are also offended by necromancy and undeath.
Specific Finds/Acquisitions: The Warden's Home as well as some party members receiving a brooch which enables contact with the Warden through the use of an animal messenger.
Individuals of note: "The Warden" - self-professed title, genderless or fluid,
Simultaneous with 1: (Kobold Village of Thinwhistle)
Participants: Lambda,
Location: 5-6 miles West of base camp. Kobold Village of Thinwhistle.
Objective: Explore the West and make diplomatic contact with nearby Kobolds.
Action Summary (1-2 lines): Made peaceful contact with kobolds and established good relations. Killed a large bi=pedal lizard which spat fire, retreated from a similar creature with more teeth and spat lightning.
Other Notable Events: Learned the story of the ancient kobolds and their city. Not entirely sure where it is, but kobolds seem to lord over all creatures. Do not depict any scenes from the draconic crusades.
Specific Finds/Acquisitions: Each party member acquired some gold pieces
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Simultaneous with 1: (Perseus Encampment)
Participants: Amaris, Obsidian (Idi), Lysvan, Chrysaor Purosis, Deralickt Dadwarf
Location: Site of Perseus Basecamp
Objective: Make contact with the other expedition and coordinate exploration efforts so not as to duplicate effort or cross into each others' territory without cause.
Action Summary (1-2 lines): Traveled by skiff near to the location of a Perseus Company watch tower which was destroyed, with the inhabitants massacred. The main camp had a similar scene, but also had gnolls, hyenas, a 'deathpledge.' and The Green Knight. During battle, the Green Knight fled and escaped. Rather than pursue, the party was forced to retreat when an entire army of gnolls in the hundreds began to approach the encampment They were apparently accompanied with giant gnolls upwards of 20 ft tall as well.
Other Notable Events: Some bodies had strange dispositions, one with feathers coming out of its mouth, nose and ears; another with maggots and worms. Also significant evidence of insanity spreading around the camps. While staying the night at one sight, the company was beset by strange visions and dreams.
Specific Finds/Acquisitions: Several documents. Rescued the new shopkeeper, Dulio and his drake companion, as well as a few captives (whose disposition is currently unknown). A strange blade with evidence of a Djinn was also recovered (Amaris).
Individuals of note: Company personnel: Lucinda Grimfold, Lyowyn Mossbringer, Cookie.
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