Game Log 14

What a Long Strange Trip -or- Getting High with a Little Help from my Friends
(2 day ride)

The heroes rode to the foot of the mountain. Though it didn't seem much different from the surrounding ones, Mantis assured them that the mystic gathering was above.

(Everyone had their own dream quest, detailed elsewhere!)

(A magic net is made... detailed elsewhere!)

After recovering from their visions (with Mankar looking a bit worse for wear and Mantis looking MUCH worse for wear!), Astra spoke up. "I know where we might find some books to help us out. Lankhar Mhy told me of their location and..." her voice trailed off in a mumble.

Mankar raised an eyebrow over a bloodshot eye. "And?"

Blushing, she said, "That if I get handfasted for a year, my 'groom' would also get a gift from him."

"Wisdom is a good thing, yes?"

"Still!"

Ryala grumbled, "Let's get these books before my head splits from all the complaining!" She then winced from the sound of his own voice. Aud took pity and tried to heal her which seemed to help somewhat. They left Mantis 'communing' with the other shaman as his quest was apparently still ongoing.

The box containing the books was well-hidden but Astra led them directly there. Mankar, against all odds, was able to pick the lock easily and Astra happily collected the books and scrolls and secreted them in her cloak.

A day after their return, Mantis awoke looking (and smelling) terrible. "I gtrablks!"

Ryala cocked her head to one side. "Huh?"

"Bagrglfmk!"

He lifted his arms shakily to the sky and proclaimed weakly, "Gmlblrks xml sklmrfm!" Spirits flew from his pouch and entered each of his friends. Apparently satisfied by this, he also pulled out a figuring of a white bear. Upon seeing it, Astra ran shrieking into the night and it took much convincing to get her to return.