DavesGaming

Arriving where the map indicated we would find Abizagal, was a large platform on the side of a mountain. With large double doors leading in to the side of a cliff face. One man stood across the platform by the doors. Diomedes snorted, “looks like Dragon country to me.” I chose to approach the man to talk while Diomedes, Jaheira and Keldorn spread out to my sides. Imoen and Aerie stayed further behind.

After fighting briefly as a mage, Draconis turned into a great green dragon. Without belaboring the details, we soon learned his severed head was the key to the great doorway.
the cavern within had several giant doorways, but these were all sealed against us. However, there were several wells of water and we could see light through the bottoms of the wells. I guess we’re going swimming.

One cavern held a prisoner guarded by those Kua-Toan fish-men, he was a monk from Balthazar’s sect. He told us Abizagal’s cave was guarded by a large green dragon under some sort of magical charm, it might be possible to release the beast without harming it. I inquired what his mission here had been but he was tight lipped about it.

No shock, we encountered a mage, rather detached from reality, who would help us dispel the powerful charm on the guard dragon in exchange for a beholder’s eye stalk. This led to an odd mission we sub-contracted with a crew of very inexperienced adventurers. Aerie commented how naive they seemed, which was a good laugh for everyone. I’m leading this company and have recently turned 21. It all seems unreal.
We got the eye stalk and exchanged it for a Geas removal scroll. Which is how we entered the hall of Abizagal.

I’ve gotten good at provoking dragons. The trick is, they are usually eager to be provoked.

We made a trip back to my pocket dimension and had another chat with the friendly Solar. She allowed me to talk with the spirit of Yaga-Shura. We discussed the Bhaalspawn we’ve slain, and he affirmed only one remained. Balthazar? He was a jerk but not overwhelmingly evil. Maybe we can get him to stand down and end this conflict now? But he was a member of “The Five”. Maybe more evil than I think?

I also had a chat with the god Cyric. He who killed my father (by blood; not my real father, not Gorion!) and currently holds the “Lord of Murder” portfolio. I assured him I was not interested in any part of his business.

After gating back to the Realms we had a talk with Elminster. I really need an autograph book, I’m making some interesting social contacts! He did affirm that we needed to face Balthazar and that this grand quest was nearing an end.