10-25-2003, 12:48 AM
We are camped just outside Najena's haunt, sheltered from the heat of the lavastorm mountains, but not from its stench. The smell of sulfur is nauseating, but our quest is not complete. Taupau, our rising mage, has begun researching some enchantments that will enhance her elemental summons. The primary components for these items are crafted only by the Dark Elf magicians of Najena. So Taupau put together a team and we scoured the place, searching for a shovel, a broom, a stein, and a torch. After four hours of twisting passageways and twisted decor, we were lucky enough to find all but a broom, and it's no wonder... The place was so full of dust, cobwebs, and other debris. I'm beginning to wonder if they in fact have a broom at all!
Even so, our trip has not been in vain, as I have heard stories from morose mages about many fruitless outings in search of these same items; whereas, we found 3 of the 4 items on our first outing! And to add to our excitement, we stumbled upon a Torn Page of Mastery: Water which will likely begin Taupau's love-hate relationship with a quest of epic pursuit: The Orb of Mastery.
Other Notable Loot:
Clawed Knuckle-Ring (Veronik)
Earring of Disease Reflection (Veronik)
Flowing Black Robe (Taupau)
Hollowed Bone Bracers (Taupau)
To be honest, four hours here is four hours too many, but we are determined to say good bye to Najena once and for all. We have no intention of returning, thus we must fight our fears and get some sleep before we resume our hunt in the morning. A fear of heights or spiders or tight places is nothing compared with the fear instilled by the sounds and sights of this pit of despair: Wailing souls, screams of pain, impaled heads, mutilated bodies, and enough blood to paint the walls twice-over. If not for the presence of my companions, I could not bear to enter again, but we have formed a bond that replaces fear with courage and selfishness with honor. We are resolute and strong. We are Temerity.
From Najena With Love,
Heber (for Jael, Gypsy, Taupau, Jkaru, and Veronik)
Even so, our trip has not been in vain, as I have heard stories from morose mages about many fruitless outings in search of these same items; whereas, we found 3 of the 4 items on our first outing! And to add to our excitement, we stumbled upon a Torn Page of Mastery: Water which will likely begin Taupau's love-hate relationship with a quest of epic pursuit: The Orb of Mastery.
Other Notable Loot:
Clawed Knuckle-Ring (Veronik)
Earring of Disease Reflection (Veronik)
Flowing Black Robe (Taupau)
Hollowed Bone Bracers (Taupau)
To be honest, four hours here is four hours too many, but we are determined to say good bye to Najena once and for all. We have no intention of returning, thus we must fight our fears and get some sleep before we resume our hunt in the morning. A fear of heights or spiders or tight places is nothing compared with the fear instilled by the sounds and sights of this pit of despair: Wailing souls, screams of pain, impaled heads, mutilated bodies, and enough blood to paint the walls twice-over. If not for the presence of my companions, I could not bear to enter again, but we have formed a bond that replaces fear with courage and selfishness with honor. We are resolute and strong. We are Temerity.
From Najena With Love,
Heber (for Jael, Gypsy, Taupau, Jkaru, and Veronik)
