[D&D 2e] Stalwart Adventures 11

Zak – Half Elf Thief Wizard (Me)
Thanin – Human Fighter
Ogurdan – Dwarf Priest of Selune
Noofie -- Gnome Illusionist

In one sense the party was depleted. In another, it now had wondrous items that would make further adventures all the easier. They retraced their path back to Schladel.


In Berrymore, Zak was able to replace some of his missing spells from his new friend Noofie. All he needed was a new spell book of his own. There was also a philosophical discussion of what exactly evil was and how anyone could know if they were a demon in disguise or not.


In Schladel they learned that the Baron currently took a position against magic users, and he was making all users register in order to practice in the city. This came after a minor mishap against the Baron’s belongings. Zak and Noofie started a philosophical discussion about registering as a wizard. Zak ultimately took the offer, as he was currently starting over his magic career. Noofie took a wait and see approach.


Registering to be a magic user in the town of Schladel was almost like a membership to an exclusive club. There was a dormitory of sorts, where wizards could share spells and spell components. There were rooms to stay while in town, and a great library for the starting wizard.


Zak was sponsored for membership by the wizard Izban, who they had found and rescued previously at the keep on the ocean. While Zak was registering and joining the new club, the rest of the party reprovisioned and planned the party’s return to their keep.


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