To Aubastia

After the Legion defeated Kraxius, Elias received word from the capital.

His orders read "War has begun. Advance into enemy territory and secure the town of Aubastia."

Aubastia, more commonly known as Bastion, once was an important stronghold of the Empire. One of the Legions garrisoned this town on the borderlands. Its troops kept watch for the enemy, until the day the hordes overran it.

Now the legions would return, with the Chimera Legion in the lead.

"Pass the word," Elias called to Basilius, his second-in-command, "we march in the morn."

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A week later, Sage, Rowan, and Daniel found themselves on patrol. They were ordered to advance on Bastion and scout for the enemy.

They passed through a dead land. The grass lies brown. Twisted and stunted trees thrust from the dust. Not a bird, not a creature stirs. Death surrounds them.

As our heroes approach the town, the gate creaks open. A sole figure walks out.

"Fools! Begone. Return to your camp and enjoy the last few hours of your life. For your end is nigh!"

Rather than turn and run, our heroes attack.

They swarm the death knight, but their blows glance harmlessly off its armor. It strikes, drawing blood from the heroes.

Then one of the heroes stabs. The point finds a gap in the creature's armor. It plunges deep into the knight. It falls to its knees. Its head droops forward. Is it dead?

But no, the death knight lifts its head.

"Fools! We the servants of the Dark Magi do not die!"

It rises to its feet and attacks. Its blade strikes Rowan. She collapses, badly wounded.

Sage grabs her and and begins to drag her to safety. The death knight pursues.

"Daniel!" Sage cries out. "Cover us!"

Daniel intercepts the death knight. They begin to spar, allowing Sage to pull Rowan out of the fight. But now Daniel is hard pressed. Blows rain upon him and his blood flows. He knows he cannot last much longer so he retreats from the fray. The death knight does not pursue, but its mocking laughter follows after them.

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Game Notes

Saturday was our scheduled lore day. Alas, we did not have the numbers to pull it off so I simplified the scenario. We were running a mutual annihilation with the death knight (me) against the rest of the players. I had heavy armor and some spells to even the odds.

I lost one life but I don't recall who killed me. Then rain interrupted the game. 

We had a Halloween lunch (ghoul-ash) before resuming. By this time Sage and Rowan had to leave. Daniel and I then sparred a bit. 

I declared the scenario a draw and fictionalized the results as an inconclusive skirmish with the death knight. We'll try for a full-fledged battle next time.