Chapter 2: Portal under the Stars

The survivors of the Starless Sea found themselves washed on the shore of the Winedark sea. They walked back to the charred remains of the village Eros. The group scavenged the last few useful items from the burned remains.

A pushcart, bucket, some chain, a cook pot, the sacks and backpacks were stuffed with the last of the meager harvest of parsnips, radishes and rutabagas.

"Honest" Lars rallied the survivors and convinced them that heading to the nearby market town of Tegal would be in the best interest of them all. Setting off along the mud track to Tegal the group was wary of possible lingering man-beast that might still live.

Camp was made a few hours before nightfall and Emily had her hands full preparing a repast of parsnip mash, rutabaga soup and raw radish supplemented with a few eggs and a loaf of unleavened bread. Tom was wary of Moep who kept rubbing "bessie" and muttering about bacon.

As Lars and Chi watched over their sleeping companions, Chi heard movement in the forest. Thinking it might be man-beasts Lars awakened Sven, Beavis, Sally, and Bull Zi to investigate. The rest of the group was awakened but stayed in camp.

Moments later an old man was discovered tromping through the underbrush. Eulin the wise; he said he was called, because he was so old. He was heading to a nearby group of standing stones where this very night the stars would align and just like 50 years ago, a portal would open to burial chamber of an ancient Barbarian Warlord.

"The gods have favored me this night and delivered you lot to aid me! Come with me and we share the Warlords treasures equally!"

Poor Eulin was killed soon after by the Iron Guardians. There was much running in circles and Friar Beavis felt the flames of hell! Moep found much "Loot!" and was very happy, though still hungry. Gods were called upon to not much avail. Ghost of warriors past were sent to the beyond, and the stars of the night sky were pried from the pool of night.

The group returned from the Portal under the Stars as the sun rose in the east, and the portal closed for another 50 years. Telling the tale of adventure to the few members of the party that had stayed outside to guard their camp they set out anew for the market town of Tegal.

                                                             R.I.P.
Eulin the Wise. you led us to a bountiful treasure.