RECAP
The group, being shunted out of the barrier portal, was forced to make a quick decision; go through to the other side or go back with Angus and Burke. Godric stayed back to assist and the rest moved forward. By that time, the two had dispatched most of the bad guys except a few who fled. Godric spoke with the two about re-entering the barrier since it would likely still work, so he collected some healing potions and travelled forward all the while wishing them farewell.
On the other side, the group walked towards a nearby farming town and met up with their Halfling leader. He told us we were still on Daakon and told us of some of the history of the town and its people. They're all Halflings and Gnomes. They were welcoming and were happy to feed and shelter us for a few days while we patched ourselves up and gathered supplies for the journey north.
The Halflings showed us a map (some strange information delivery device placed on paper that displays locations) of the surrounding towns, trade hubs, coasts, and mountains. The map also showed the theoretical way to the Gate to the Upper Planes in the North Pole. We decided to head north and take our chances despite being roughly 6000 miles away.
Before we had a chance to leave, the town watchman notified us of an emergency flare that was shot up from a neighboring town. The bad news was that it was about 10 miles away. The good news is that they revealed they have magic wind tunnels between some of the towns (not to the North Pole) that allow for rapid travel among some of those privy to that info. We offered to help and flew there in about a half hour.
Upon arrival in the town, we saw the city under siege by Barbarians and a lizard riding Half-Giant. The Barbarians were setting the town on fire with torches and the leader was directing traffic while mounted. Godric and Lachlan charged the leader through the smoke and ash while the others engaged in melee with the Barbarians. Once in the fight, Ruby quickly realized that the Barbarians were linked liked the regenerating opponents we faced in the past. When one is killed, another absorbs its strength and becomes even more powerful.
Ruby devised a tactic to whittle down the HP of each one and then strike a final blow at the same time with a coordinated attack. Meanwhile, Godric and Lachlan took on the leader. He first charged us on his mount dealing substantial damage to us both, but seeing as we're not quitters and he was radiating evil, the two warriors took the fight right back to him. Lachlan decimated the mount and removed its unsightly head from its body while Godric took on the leader. The fight was fierce, but quick. Lachlan decapitated the mount while Godric felled the leader. Moments later, the leader started to regenerate, so Godric decided to remove his head as well, leaving both leader and mount as matching headless twins.
The fight in the town center raged on, but the rest of the group subdued the carnage and finished off the Barbarian raiders. We gathered back together afterwards and regrouped. That's where we left off.
