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"Listen, I've been following you for some time now. That
Skyla character is the leader of a faction of guards that has
taken over the city. He looks stupid, but don't let that fool
you. He knows exactly what he looks like, and he knows how to
use it to his advantage.
"He takes orders from Sir Lebaum. Lebaum took over about a
week ago. It was slow and insidious how he did it. No word got
out at all and, initially, there was lots of business for our
shops. Everyone was happy. Except that now he's cut off all
contact with the outside. Anyone that comes in here either joins
the guards or is killed, as you almost were.
"There's another disturbing thing. I've done some digging
around and nobody has even seen this Sir Lebaum character. Most
people have never even heard of him. There was a Knight of
Solamnia of that name that was corrupted by Takhisis many, many
years ago but the legend has it that he died--horribly, they say.
"I'd like to get into the graveyard and examine his office.
Are you willing to go with me?"
JOURNAL ENTRY 60
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Message on body of Prison Lord:
It has come to my attention that the bodies we receive her
in Sanction from your prisons are in a highly deteriorated
condition. We realize that information must be gained by torture
and that it is a useful way to relax, but I would prefer it if a
majority of the bones remained uncrushed. I will not repeat this
request.
Sir Lebaum
JOURNAL ENTRY 61
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I want you to find the adventurers and put them out of our
misery. They have served their purpose, now I'm afraid they may
find some way to get word to the good armies. Eliminate that
threat.
JOURNAL ENTRY 62
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Message from assassins. The paper reads:
We have contacted a traitor at the renegade ogre's base. We
can slip in unobserved and slay the renegade leaders. If we are
not successful, beware. Our spy tells us that the renegades
might try to ally with the forces of good. Their knowledge of
Kernen makes them dangerous.
A rough map is drawn on the back:
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Sir Karl then speaks, "The Solamnic Cavalry is already on
the march. It will not be too long until these first units have
arrived in the area. We must have information on the enemy
strengths and weaknesses soon. The Solamnic force will be small
and an ambush could cause them problems."
JOURNAL ENTRY 63
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JOURNAL ENTRY 64
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WANTED: Soldiers to wage the battle against the Solamnic
usurpers of KRYNN. 5 steel pieces when you sign up and a
guaranteed 2 steel pieces a week until the end of the engagement.
See the recruiting officer at the Southern Sanction Inn for
details.
JOURNAL ENTRY 65
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Draconians!
I'm afraid that the book that we spent so much effort in
obtaining has turned out to be more important than we thought!
Not only are we going to be able to create more Draconians
without using eggs, but it has taught us how to use the dragon
orb to make our existing Draconians even more powerful! The Plan
proceeds!
Death to Solamnia!
JOURNAL ENTRY 66
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The ogres lead you along a twisting corridor. They assure
you that the passage is completely unknown. Gravnak whispers for
you to be ready. He pulls a lever, but instead of the walls
opening, the floor drops out from beneath you. Myrtani appears
next to Gravnak and both begin to laugh.
JOURNAL ENTRY 67
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"I was with the patrol that followed Caramon here. We ran
into trouble almost immediately. We were not really expecting
much opposition but...We were ambushed by a large force of
hobgoblins and draconians. I was knocked out by a blow to the
head early in the battle. I awake in a dark corner, alone. It
took me a while to get my bearing but I finally went out in
search of my companions. I overheard form passing patrols that
everybody except Caramon was killed.
"You must help me find Caramon. He must not be allowed to
fall into the hands of the leaders of this band."
JOURNAL ENTRY 68
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As the Vampire grasps the piece of orb a deep trembling
shakes his being! Blood begins to run from his eyes and ears as
a high keening sound forces your party to hold their heads in
anguish. The Vampire is desperately trying to rid himself of the
glass object. It will not leave his hand! Old Rimshanks' spell
of permanent binding is working!
JOURNAL ENTRY 69
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WEARY TRAVELERS! Come to the best accommodations on KRYNN!
The SOUTHERN SANCTION INN is open for your business. We are
located in the southeast corner of the city.
THE DRAGON'S CURSE is open for business in the middle of
Sanction. We have the best selection of drinks since Istar sank
beneath the sea. Non-humans welcome!
IF YOU'VE GOT THE MONEY, WE'VE GOT WHAT YOU WANT! While our
inventory had been decimated by the recent war, we are once again
open and offering the finest in magical items available. As
always, if we don't have it, we will find it or make it. All we
need is time and money. GUSMARKEN'S MAGIC SHOP. Located in the
eastern-central area of the city. We are the first door to the
right, heading north from the inn.
THE SHARPEST, MOST DURABLE WEAPONS MONEY CAN BUY! Come to
our smithy, located just north of the Southern Sanction Inn, and
peruse our fine selection of blades, armor, arrows, darts and
anything else you could possibly need to equip your party.
REASONABLE RATES!
SO, YOU THINK YOU'VE EARNED THE RIGHT TO ADVANCE TO THE NEXT
LEVEL? Horgathindorn's Training Hall has worked with the best!
Come see us in the Northeast Corner and see if you've got what it
takes!
JOURNAL ENTRY 70
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"Listen, I've been following you for some time. You need to
get to Jelek as quickly as possible. There are rumors that Sir
Karl is about to attack the town in order to get at the last
Dragonlance that remains in our hands. Once you arrive, a
resistance worker will join your group as an escort. Jelek has
become prosperous lately and they are requiring all visitors to
be escorted through the town. The stated reason is to show new
visitors around the town, the real reason is to keep an eye on
all new-comers and prevent anyone from getting in the graveyard.
Our man's name is Skyla. As soon as you arrive he will be able
to join your group and help you find the Dragonlance that the
Castellan hid."
JOURNAL ENTRY 71
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Myrtani is gathering his forces in secret areas around
Sanction. We won't be ready for a few weeks yet. My minions
have started gathering materials for my use. Several graveyards
have been looted already. Many of them have left the open graves
sites unfilled. I suppose it can't be helped. Stupidity has
always been our most dangerous enemy.
Myrtani has found a Dragonlance! I urged him to give it to
his strongest warrior but I'm afraid that the draconian doesn't
trust anyone who could hold that much power. Foolish. He's
going to hide it away somewhere in Sanction.
JOURNAL ENTRY 72
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JOURNAL ENTRY 73
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"After the battle I was taken to see a powerful cleric. He
laughed at my defeat. They led me to some doors that glowed in
the darkness, opened them with a key that he pulled from his
robes, and took me to a dark temple. I saw a bronze dragon egg
on
the altar! He told me that they were going to start the
corruptions again! Then he had his minions beat me.
"I woke up here. If it hadn't of been for the
treachery of a dark elf, and a sneak attack from behind, they
never would have captured me." He pauses. "I'm sorry for my
men," he says. "They had no idea what we were getting into.
Krynn's blood, I didn't know either. We were unprepared for the
extent of the evil forces.
"The ambush was a complete surprise."
JOURNAL ENTRY 74
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Tanis's tale:
"I had heard of slaves being taken in the area, so I
disguised myself and arranged to be captured. I have just
managed to free the slaves here, but more are held to the south.
I will organize the slaves here while you free the others. Then
we will arrange a diversion to allow the slaves a chance to
escape."
JOURNAL ENTRY 75
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"I am the only one left from the ambush. I was knocked out
early in the combat. By the time I came to, the enemy was gone.
Caramon is dead. I figure that they must have ganged up on him
first. His was the only body left behind. You don't want to
know what condition they left him in. Evidently they wanted to
leave a warning to anyone who comes after him. It was awful. I
laid him out as best I could and have been working my way out of
Throtl. We must get back and warn the Outpost!
"I don't understand how they could have known that we were
coming. The ambush was obviously well planned. They knew
exactly who was with us and exactly how to counter any attack
we could must."
JOURNAL ENTRY 76
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...friend has many objects of value for sale...
...great frog collection!!!...
...sword that seems to be magical, at least undead creatures
are afraid of it...
...many potions for sale...
...information about the incidents of undead and draconian
incursions in the area...
...a beautiful daughter...
JOURNAL ENTRY 77
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Base Commander's papers. You find:
A list of orders authorizing an attack on the knight's
outpost.
A supply list, consisting mostly of implements of torture
signed by someone known as the Prison Lord.
The final page is an order to turn all slain prisoners over
to a Sir Lebaum.
JOURNAL ENTRY 78
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"Now, what do you know about that? They say that a real
dragonlance has been found in the hills to the east. It also
carries an enchantment that will force any dragon to your will if
you but wound the best."
JOURNAL ENTRY 79
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Gravnak's story about the Guardian:
"The oldest rulers of Kernen ordered the city's mages to
create a deadly guardian for their castle. How they did it no
one knows, but the magicians gave this thing to the king. Over
the years it became unruly and was locked in the vaults where it
was kept. All we know is that an ancient tome in the library
contains a recipe for a salve that will protect the wearer from
the guardian's deadly bolts. You must construct this salve in
the alchemist's study before you can succeed in passing the
guardian."
JOURNAL ENTRY 80
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A few days after then, Stage Three will begin. We have
taken the pieces of the dragon orb that the kender shattered and
have placed them in strategic spots all around Sanction.
Raistlin's research has determined that, under the right
conditions, even a piece of the dragon orb can act as a powerful
lure for dragons. Furthermore, each piece can be tuned to a
particular type of dragon. He has been lost to us since the War,
but his dark elf assistant has managed to create the spell out of
Raistlin's notes. With our captured Dragonlances, we will
destroy all the good dragons that remain in Krynn, and our final
victory will the be all but assured.
JOURNAL ENTRY 81
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JOURNAL ENTRY 82
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"So! At last, you've come to rescue me. You know these
things are quite clever. Not clever enough for me of course.
I've just been improving them somewhat. Oh dear. I do hope you
didn't come through from the north...oh, sorry.
"I suppose you'll be wanting to get me out of here how. Oh,
there are more people back there. Strangbourn is around here
somewhere. He's looking for Caramon.
"Oh, you want to find him, well that's an interesting story,
you see when we first go together about two weeks ago...
"Uh, I can help, you know. Caramon was taken somewhere
south of here. I've been trying to reset traps in case more
draconians and hobgoblins get here.
"Why don't we team up, ok?"
JOURNAL ENTRY 83
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"...the minotaurs have refused to come to our aid. They are
touchy beasts and I'm afraid that our emissary was less than
diplomatic. We will try to contact them again but don't count on
having their..."
The fragment ends.
JOURNAL ENTRY 84
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"...we have contacted the minotaurs. They will help us. I
must go to Gargath. It is rumored that there is a dragonlance
stored there. We must secure the keep and find the treasure room
that is hidden there. The map of the keep shows those places
where we believe the secret door may be located. Give this map
to your officers and..."
The fragment ends.
JOURNAL ENTRY 85
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"The cavernous maw of the great beast is used as the
entrance to the temple. The dragon's head is being artificially
preserved through magic. We need the dragon's fangs in order to
complete our spell. If they can be brought to us we can prevent
draconians from ever...."
JOURNAL ENTRY 86
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� � Gargath �
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� � Outpost 2 �
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JOURNAL ENTRY 87
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"I am Angar, one of the real guards of the outpost. We were
overrun about a week ago by a draconian army. I was coming in
from a patrol when I saw them taking over. They were
everywhere..."
He slumps down on the bed. You notice that he desperately
needs food and rest, but he waves off your help and continues his
story.
"I hid and they missed me, but they captured most of the
other guards. They are being held in the outpost jail. Also,
they're guarding the north side of town heavily. I think they
might have hostages there too."
JOURNAL ENTRY 88
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"Just before the Temple of Duerghast was closed, dead bodies
were seen being carried into the arena in the Temple's northwest
corner. There were hundreds of them. It has been discovered
that the Death Knight, Sir Lebaum, has taken over the Temple and
has gathered together the exhumed dead for miles around.
"There is no way that you can get into the temple through
the front gates. You must get the Shadowpeople's support. They
have tunnels that cross from the Temple of Huerzyd to the Temple
of Duerghast." She pulls out an amulet. "This amulet will let
you through a secret door. The Shadowpeople will find you once
you enter Huerzyd."
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