The Battle with Triel

26 November, 595
Part III

After the fire burns down, the party investigates the spider-webbed room a bit and finds that the webs in the back tunnel did not burn so easily. The webs there are newer and moister, and very soft underfoot. They decide against going into a possible spider lair, thinking that the wands likely will not be found there.

They instead head back to the other side of the complex, but are ambushed by several bowmen crouched behind overturned tables. These men meet their deaths before two long. Exploring further, the group encounters a set of six hillfolk, who seem ready for action. 2 of them run off in the opposite direction, while the other two fight viciously against the front of the party. Not much later, a door in the hallway opens and 4 more Alleybashers begin attacking the middle of the party, including Triel, who seems to be casting defensive spells. Alastriel tosses a fireball bead into the room, but misjudges her throw and catches Baxtor in the area of effect. Sonja rushes in to engage the rogues, while Baxtor cleverly casts a Silence spell on Triel. The battle is a long one, with both Serro and Kyladrian severely wounded before it ends. Alastriel and Sonja finally finish off Triel, while the other guards are defeated by Salla and Baxtor. On the body of Triel and in her room are recovered some keys, magical equipement, and 3 of the wands of water control.

After this, the party decides to rest in one of the abandoned rooms, setting watches. It's not long before they are attacked from two sides by guardsmen. The men are defeated and the party finishes its rest through the night in peace.