So you baited a dragon in its lair . . . Book Two, Chapter 2.1 (session 42, 8 th March 2018) Having left Tolan to deal with delivering the dead body of Neronvain to the King, you set off for Altand for some rest, a chat with Galin and to formulate a plan to winkle the dragon out of its lair. On the way several members of the team found the time to mutter quiet messages into their assorted necklaces, bangles and brooches – Augustus raised an astute eyebrow but opted for supercilious aloofness. On arrival at Altand, you discussed things with Galin, who was initially overjoyed to hear of the successful outcome to your plan. This soon faded when you admitted that the dragon was still alive and on the loose and then mentioned that the dragonrider was the king’s (dead) estranged son. Galin demanded that you complete the job and kill the dragon – an uncontrolled, vicious monster would be far less discriminating than Neronvain had been and negotiation would be of no use. It has to die, now! You agreed that this was your intent. Franz then informed Galin that he would be accompanying you back to Waterdeep to explain to the Council his actions in colluding with the Cult and face punishment. Galin paled and refused – this was not the deal. Franz remained adamant. Eventually Franz was persuaded to leave things be until after the dragon had been dealt with. It was then decided that Franz should make use of the Green Dragon Mask and everyone settled in for a well-earned rest. The following morning you headed deep into the forest and into the Dead Zone, pushing through ever-deeper briars and thickets, thorns and foliage that seemed to actively work against you until finally you arrived at the waterfall in the full knowledge that the local wildlife will in all likelihood have informed the dragon of your approach. On arrival you found a small rocky ledge wound p to behind the waterfall. Jamna thought she could see a shifting shadow in the darkness beyond. As you started up the slope, the green dragon swooped out from behind the curtain of water and breathed poison. A vicious fight ensued that saw Mads fall only to be dragged away by Bigby’s hand and revived. The dragon slipped back into its hole and other figures could be seen vaguely behind the waterfall, chanting softly. Seconds later the dragon again emerged, breathing poison and roaring. Franz used his staff and Naergon sealed the entrance with a conjured wall. The dragon soared high and roared again. And that’s where we left it No levels were gained this session: Naergon 10 th level Mads 9 th level Franz 9 th level Jamna 9 th level Augustus 9 th level XP earned is now irrelevant as the rest of TOD is based on milestone XP In-Game the session ended at 10:30 on 27 th Alturiak 1485 DR