It has been four months since we raided the Gnoll hideout, and winter is fast approaching — there is already snow accumulated on the ground. We have been spending most of our time practicing our fighting skills with the rangers and doing scouting missions. We are now well acquainted with the fort and all of the rangers, and seem to have been accepted whole-heartedly by them.

The Gnolls, however, seem to have been gathering their forces. We have seen them moving siege equipment to their base, so they may be readying a large-scale attack on the fort. The rangers are waiting for reinforcements from Daemyr before they can act against the Gnolls.

A group of 30 dwarves, a band known as the Black Mountain Brewing Brigade, arrive at the fort. They have come to assist us in our battle, and we are greatly relieved by their presence. Krodmich is elated to be with his kinsmen.

That night, as the rangers are celebrating with the Dwarves, Eilenos sees a vision of Berethenu in his drunken haze. Berethenu warns him that Necros can see everything that he does, and that he, Berethenu, must undo it yet he does not know how. He tells Eilenos that he must trust in his friends, and to continue searching for Antineous’ trappings.

The next day, several hundred Elves appear — the reinforcements from the Matriarch of Daemyr! Josephus arrives a day later.

Josephus informs Eilenos that he has found the names of all of Antinious’ Trappings:
*The Hands of Justice
*Charm of the Righteous
*The Ring of Restoration
*Berethenu’s Will (Longsword)
*The Helm of Truth
*Justice Guard (Chain Mail)
*Holy Ward (Shield)

Josephus tells the party that he will remain at the fort for the duration of the battle.

The next morning, Cardollan tells the party that we must go to the forest to scout the area, and report if the Gnolls are beginning the attack. We leave for the forest and set up camp, beginning our scout. Porodo hunts and kills a wild boar for us to feast on as we wait.