Under the Ice

History:
After much research, the scroll with the unknown language and secrets about Tanelorn's most feared enemy is about to be revealed. There is just one thing left. A book that will solve all this mystery.
Everything leads once again to The Great Abyss, the most vicious and dangerous place in this realm. Much worried, King Alastor tried to contact Guardians of Tanelorn for this task, but they are busy taking care of the defenses, for many undead hoards are attacking the kingdom.
So Alastor decided to contact famous heroes from the city of Tanelorn, and maybe event from his Royal Guard, to recover this book from the ancient library of what could be called Hell itself.

The legend says that there are many circles in Hell. The last circle is made of pure ice, now it is time to go even lower than the last circle, it's time to go...



Characters

Elorfin Duskwalker Played By: Archmage Sparrow Died by a Giant Spider, yet give a second chance at life.

I'm a half elf historian. My mother was an innkeeper near Ab'dendriel. My father was a knight traveling from Thais to Carlin They met at the inn where my father was staying and my mother owned. As a child I was trained in sorcery but abandoned it for a simpler life. As a historian, occasionally I would use sorcery to gain a bit of money here and there when I needed it. My magic skills never grew very high though and I only knew the most basic of spells. I'm coming along for a firsthand experience in the history of Tanelorn and to document the story for future generations; but have also pledged to fight whenever I am needed.

Lacet Played By: Talec Survivor and helped drive off Thanatus Soulstealer.

I grew up on a rich family but in the very beginning my father lost almost everything on games and bad luck. Once he saw himself ruined, he left us and we never saw him again. Thus I had to trust on my own luck to keep going, so I am sort of a gambler. As I've reached this far on luck and skill, I like to test my luck as much as I can; to know whether I'm skilled or lucky. Sometimes I do odd things, like shooting without looking... and hitting the target thus there is still doubt. I always carry a strange coin which doesn't seem to be of any current money of Tanelorn. One side it reads "Good Luck" and other side "Bad Luck". Whenever I throw it up, it always comes "Good Luck".

Lean the Bard Played By: Ranger Aragorn Died by a Beholder, yet give a second chance at life.

Lean is a famous bard from Tanelorn who owns the tavern "The Golden Lute". He was a part of the group who found the crown of corruption and destroyed it inside the Great Abyss. Unfortunately, during his time in the Great Abyss, Lean's mind was enslaved by Meltrus.
For some reason another being took control of his mind after the War of Wrath, and that was Thanatus Soulstealer. Lean was able to break the spell with the help of his friend Grundar.
Altough Lean did his best to bring the scroll after the Journey Trough the Dark, many in Tanelorn did not want to give him a second chance, for during his time as an enslaved mind he did wrong things. His tavern was almost always empty. Lean decided that it was time to put the old Lean behind. He needed new adventurers, new songs, to gather the people's trust again.
At the year 210 Lean wrote a famous song called "The Bard's Song", it was a total blast. Many noblemen asked him to come to their castle and perform the song during parties. Lean went on tour and had great adventurers meanwhile. Moreover, he made sure to collect information that could help with the ritual scroll from Journey Trough the Dark.
The current year is 214. Lean was able to become a famous bard again. People started to go to his pub and he is trusted again by the others. The information he collected about the scroll didn't help much.
King Alastor asked Lean to come to Castle Tanelorn to perform some of his songs. After the show the King asked Lean to join a group to go the Great Abyss and recover a book that might help to translate the scroll which Lean brought to Tanelorn years ago.
Lean was afraid of what tricks the Abyss and it's leader may do to him, but that was the great chance to recover everyone trust and be a well known hero and bard around the whole Tanelorn, so he accepted.

Muzai Hito Played By: Walpole Survivor and helped recover book from Thanatus Soulstealer.

Years later we find Muzai's heart still a pure as a child's. Although with the strong will, he is still quite timid along with his lanky appearance. His latest endeavors have been the sword, shying away from he bow. His experiences in the War of Wrath showed he needed to be more flexible for snowballs were deadly when Hell Awoke a few years back. Muzai is an active member of the Guardians of Tanelorn, usually serving as a support for higher ranking members. He prides himself on his accomplishment in bring down Meltrus during his last restriction in the Great Abyss. He returned to Tanelorn as a hero be remains secluded in his own world. If Muzai is not on duty or training he is usually found in the local stables for he seems to have a knack for racing. The pounding hooves, the the blurry landscape and the howling wind can captivated him.
So while his interests wander, Muzai is still regarded as a trusted member of the Guardians of Tanelorn.


Movies:

Here is a tibicam of Under the Ice. It's in two parts because the cammer was disconnected during the event. Part I Part II


Screen Shots


Elorfin Duskwalker guiding the team.


It's a long journey and fatigue and hunger are common.


What?!? Elf Scount?! Even they have turned to the dark side.


Now, now Muzai. When you get caught in holes, you know it's time to lay off the cakes you little hobbit.


A magical wall. Hum...are Lean's fingers turning blue? Or is it just me?


A Giant Spider! Will two legs out run eight?!?!


Poor Elorfin.


Moments after escape and Elorfin's death.


Setting camp and a song from Tanelorn's best bard.


Lean's last moments, how valiantly he screams for his companions to run.


Thanatus Soulstealer!!


Battle!


Thanatus fled leaving our two warriors.


On closer inspection of the book.


Success back at Moonkeep, also jubilation as we learn Lean and Elorfin live.