Hello all!
Well it seems when it rains it pours. I'm about to get back to a previous campaign that I started back in 03! We played a couplemod sessions then the game was put on hold do to the addition of more players. At that time we decided to start another game and shelved the old one. This game was revisioned and brought back in 05 and called "Shadows in the Mist". The characters were re roled with the general idea of Galen's history main intact (somewhat). That game, along with a few others died on the limb... time constraints, players, ect... really a pain in the butt all in all, since I put a fair amount of work into it. One thing always remained though, and that was the desire to get back to the original game with the same 2 players and no one else. Well it seems my patience has paid off, we start the game off where we left off this friday. I will have 2 campaigns running, with the difference of one player in one game only.

I have found one of the player's notes and will post to get everyone up to spead. The log is written by the player of Sigmund Thabel, nephew to the Earl of Thabel and a Shenava. He is Galen Wasal's friend and companion (and he is the only player to take good notes ). I've spell checked the text but have left his style intact. To keep things easy on my part I'm just going to call it session one. Session two will take place tomorrow evening. I'll post the session notes the following week.

It should be noted that game sessions for both games will be far apart as i still work out of town. I'm hoping to get a game in again before xmas, but you never know.

Enjoy!

Gothmog

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Ok, let me get this straight. These guys come in, trash the place, slap Agrik & Larani around, and the most intelligible thing they said was "Zog!"?

Session One - September 20th 2003

Sigmund Thaebel - Journal (Nuzael)

Sir Galen was to compete in the Chelbin Tournament but we were there considerably early so Sir Galen decided to go and visit his Mother since we were close and that he had not seen her in some time. We then travelled the short distance to Jupanel Manor where his mother resided, Sir Galen did not receive a warm welcome from the oldest of his half-brothers but the younger was quite happy to see him, and after the meeting we then returned back to Olokand. In the middle of the night I was awoken by a vision of the Manor Sir Galen’s mother was at, and it was in flames with bodies strewn around the property. I rushed to wake Sir Galen and Wolfgar and told them of the vision. We set out for Jupanel immediately, riding hard in the dark, as we’d closed on the manor, we could see in the distance a red glow.

When we arrived the villagers were just beginning to respond and dowse the flames which had almost engulfed the Manor. The three of us then ran into the burning Manor and managed to get out Sir Galen’s Mother but it was too late as the fire had taken its toll on her and she ended up dying in Galen's arms. It was at that time that Sir Galen found the information he was looking for, the truth as to who his father really was. (I know for a fact that his mother perished due to the fire but I don’t remember if the little brother died as well?) GM note: Galens's youngest half-brother died in the blaze as well.
As Galen and the rest of us were trying to make sense of what had happened, we heard the sound of galloping horses. As we looked towards the noise we saw some riders racing from the manor. We mounted up and pursued them in the darkness but ended up losing them.

We then returned to the Manor and helped the villagers put out the fire and render what aid we could. At dawn Sir Galen's Eldest half-brother & Lord of the Manor arrived, they got into a heated argument at which time we decided to leave. It was then decided that for the time being we would travel to see my Family in Nurisel and do some research into Sir Galen's past and then return to Olokand in time for the tournament.

A few days into our travels it was soon discovered that not only Sir Galen's family but Sir Galen as well was a target, but for what reason was not really known. We had noticed at many times that we were being either watched or followed. It was when we were on the Genin Trail riding south that we were attacked. We managed to slay the attackers, which was unfortunate because none lived to tell us why they attacked. We arrived in Burzyn a few days later with the goods, horses and equipment of the raiders and managed to sell for an incredible price. GM note: Your actions could be considered a violation of the Shek-pvar code.

Afterwards, deciding to leave while the leaving was good, we travelled to Geda and that night as we slept in one of the local Inns. That night we were attacked again, and when the dust had settled and the attackers slain or driven off, we had to deal with the Barons men who arrived to investigate the altercation. We were brought before the Baron of Geda, He was quite concerned as to why a Knight would not present himself to the local Baron upon his arrival and instead stay at the Inn and then be attacked. His lordship offered us his hospitality for the remainder of our stay. At breakfast the following day, he questioned Sir Galen as to his reason for being in his barony and where he was heading. Galen, being honest explained to the Baron that his mother Lysa Wasal was murdered and he was heading south to find some leads in his investigation. The baron seemed somewhat surprised at this information and seemed to take an interest in Galen's Clan.

We left Geda later that morning after a charming breakfast and interrogation of the Baron, who we learnt was a former Orbaalese mercenary and won his barony on a bet! After riding for some time we noticed behind a cloud of dust and surmised it was from riders riding hard. We decided to leave the road and avoid them. We travel through the woods and sometime later a group of armed men on horseback passed us.

The following day we seen these horsemen ahead of us and spotted their attempt at an ambush. We tried to avoid it but were still seen and attacked. During the battle and chase, Galen's shield man, Wolfgar ended up getting killed when he was thrown from his horse. We almost died as well but my goddess Halea was watching over me and we managed to escape. We returned to Wolfgars body a few hours later and gave him a burial before continued on to Thay.

When in Thay we found passage by ship "The Purple Rose" to Cherafir in 2 days’ time so we found an Inn stayed inside except for my visit to the Halean Temple to pray and pay a Tribute to her. We then Travelled to Cherafir by ship and then by Horse to Nurisel where we met with The Earl of Nurisel. After a warm meal I had a private meeting with the Earl and told him of our journey so far. I asked about Galen's clan and what interest it may hold for some. The Earl ordered his chamberlain to investigate and report back to him if he found anything.

Ending Date Nuzyael 30 (Sept 20/03)

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Ok, let me get this straight. These guys come in, trash the place, slap Agrik & Larani around, and the most intelligible thing they said was "Zog!"?

Session 2, Sept 7 2012

The campaign continues where it left off in Nurisel on the morning of Peonu 2nd. Sigmund discusses his missing cousin with his uncle, the Earl of Thabel, with Sigmund promising to help find Huthor. The other topic of discussion was Galen Wasal. The Earl wanted Sigmund to keep him apprised of the situation, but all in all in was a minor interest for Melderyn at this time. It was the Earl's opinion that the people trying to kill Galen might succeed and wanted Sigmund to be careful and not get too involved. It was also theorized that the most likely person behind it all was the new Lord of Alakenos; Herod Nacarn... what they could not fathom is how and why he would kill his own mother. The question was left hanging there...

Later that morning, Galen asks if there is someone or where they could take this vellum letter that Galen Mother gave him to be repaired. Sigmund asked the chamberlain and they were brought to the Earls personal scribe. The parchment was covered in blood and soot and partially burnt, but with a roll of 05 on my part, the scribe was able to clean most of it. The document looked like an acknowledgment from King Torastra of kaldor legitimizing one Galen Wasal as his son. There is no indication to whether this is a forgery or legit. After reading it and giving it to Galen, the scribe took his leave and left quickly... Sigmund figured the Earl would learn of it shortly.
The follow discussion was on how to confirm it, whether Galen should even mention it... Sigmund thought that if Galen tried to bring this out, he would soon be killed. Galen agreed and decided to keep the document out of sight for now.
Both PC's decided to head back to Kaldor because any answers to the questions would be found there. The trip was uneventful, with one close call on the morning of the 9th of Peonu where a group of Hodori Horseman rode by the PC's while they hid in the woods.

They bypassed Geda, not wanting to deal with the Baron again and made Burzyn the evening of the 11th. They grab a room at The Horseman, an Inn on the north side of the Ulmerien (Non-canon). The Innkeeper, Jorn of Cros and a friend informed Galen that a messenger had arrived in the morning looking for him. He was a young man, well dressed and with escort. He did not seem hostile and stated that he had a message to give him. Jorn offered to pass it on when he saw Galen next, but the messenger said he had to give it to him personally.
When asked where the messenger went, Jorn said he was still in town. He decided to wait a couple of days to see if you would return as Jorn had told him that when you passed the last time you said you would be back in a couple of weeks. Galen asked if Jorn would send a runner to get this messenger, being curios to what he was about.

The messenger arrived an hour later and delivered a letter into Galen's hands, recognizing him immediately.
I should not the Galen is well known in Kaldor as a favorite in the tourneys and also for his freakish height... he stands at 6'6" and is called the "Hru".

This is the contents of the letter. My thanks to HalC, as he gave this to me way back in 2005 while I was discussing this campaign in another thread. I've waited a long time to use it.

"I'm sorry I was too late to save your mother. I discovered only too late that she was in danger. I will say this much though - the reason she was discovered as she was - was because someone found a note to the treasury to pay for certain amenities related to your upbringing. Putting two and two together, I figured out who your father might be. I must confess, you look enough like him from what I remembered of him from my childhood. What I will tell you is this. While I can't claim legitimacy for you on the basis of my own word - despite my being king, I will make you an offer. If you desire - I will pay you a lump sum of 100 pounds. Do with it what you will. I will NEVER admit that we had this conversation. If I hear that you try to make hay of this, I will have you killed quietly and without compassion. But here is what I'd do if I were you. I'd hire some mercenaries, and take a few manors north of Chybisa. If you can take and hold it, I'm sure that I can come to your aid providing that you intend to declare what you capture is for the benefit of Kaldor.
Perhaps you have heard of this saying - "failure has no father, but success has many"? If you succeed - I shall award you a barony comprised of those manors you manage to take and hold. If you capture all of Chybisa, then you will have earned the right to be Earl of Chybisa. Oh, one more thing. I would make certain that you never bring up that you may be a Tor bastard. Let the men find out on their own..."

The letter had the desired effect, with Galen taken by surprise. After a bit of thought he let Sigmund read it, which I was then rewarded with a very shock reaction n from him. Galen asked to think upon it and gave his answer the next morning, accepting the gift and terms. The session ended at 1AM with the players trying to decide what to do. Take a Barony, an Earldom, a Kingdom? Who to ask for help? Kaldor, Meldryn? Or maybe just leave altogether and head for Chelemby? Even though both PC's are friends and have high loyalties with each other, both have different ideas and agendas... it's getting interesting considering that it's been 9 years since we played last.

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Ok, let me get this straight. These guys come in, trash the place, slap Agrik & Larani around, and the most intelligible thing they said was "Zog!"?

100 pounds and do what you will? I'd take the money and run for Chelemby. Better to live in comfort than start a major war for somebody else.

Of course, that assumes the letter and the offer are legit.