Creed Joins OWE!

After the Open Hunt on TI ended, we returned to Puddleby to help with the chigger invasion. The situation seemed to be more or less under control, so the Elephants present gathered in the clan hut to induct Creed.

After the ceremony, we went to fight chiggers. As usual, the Juliosaur burrowed to safety when its health got low. Afterwards a few of us were sitting in Town Center, and I decided to play a little good-natured prank on Creed. Now she and J'jh have a matching look, hehe!

P.S. Check out Creed's journal, Creed's Screed.

TI Tour

The Open Hunt gathered on Centaur Island with the idea of doing an ethereal quest for Blackhole. However, it became clear that only about half of us had ethereal amulets, and no one seemed ready to lead the way. So we settled for a trip to Tenebrion's Island.


The resistance from the Darshaks and ethereal creatures was light. We managed to see the Darshak Village and Venables Outpost. We heard that Puddleby had been invaded by chiggers, including a Juliosaur, so we wanted to get back to town quickly. Before we left, however, we did go to the misty cave near the zoo and the TI Annulus.


OWE present: J'jh, J'nder, Lucero, Noivad, and Torin.

Noivad Sighting

Noivad came out of the library after several zodiacs. (He has been taking a break after going on some frustrating hunts.) He joined a hunt in progress on Metz. It was good to see him; we hope he's back for good.

OWE present: Balbo, J'jh, J'nder, and Noivad.

Umbrion's Keep

The Open Hunt went to Umbrion's Keep. Blindkan-C had an albino maha pelt to make into a cloak. Suu'ub III was interested in going through the fire maze for the ethereal helmet quest.


The place was challenging, mostly because it was unfamiliar. We had a few rough moments, but Suu'ub did a good job as leader. However, it was hard navigating without a good map.


Toward the end, we lost our way and found ourselves in an Abyss-like area, which we left quickly. Then we had to exit KI via the Ethereal Plane. We managed to get out of EP, but then the room on Portal Island was swarming with ethereal creatures, big and small. After waiting a while, we were rescued. It was disappointing that we didn't get either a cloak or an ethereal helmet, but we just didn't have enough time to continue.

Balbo Joins OWE

Balbo joined OWE in a small ceremony. (Although we never seem to be in the lands at the same time, we know each other well from the library.) He is a sixth circle healer with more or less balanced training, and he enjoys using his asklepian staff.

Orga Stronghold

After a long hiatus, EAT and PAG teamed up again for a return to the Orga Stronghold. (PAG no longer holds regular hunts, but it will make an occasional planned trip to destinations that require a large force.) With four full Mystics attending (Asenath, K'vynn, Lundar, and Xel), we went to the back door entry through the Slate Caves.


We did encounter a problem teleporting. Asenath tried to port the first group -- which she had done many times before. Something went wrong, and she alone ported. Xel made another attempt, with extra attention to procedure. He too ported alone. We prayed to the gods for help and took a short break. Then K'vynn used his stone. This time everyone was teleported, though in an unusual way that showed the hand (literally!) of the gods at work.



With CJ Parker's excellent leadership, the Orga territory was no problem. When we reached Katpus, she seemed to have made a little progress in building a catapult, but we did not have the part she needed for the next step.

Our final stop was Trillbane, the master pathfinder. Unfortunately, one of the first to enter the clearing was Kani, who immediately went into the path to the waterfall snell in Dredwood. Several people followed him. The path is one-way, so some of them who wanted to train with Trillbane missed their opportunity until the next trip, probably not for a few months. Some pathfinders still with the main group did start training with Trillbane.


Originally this OS trip had been billed as the last one for PAG. However, the good turnout seems to have convinced people that an occasional expedition -- perhaps once every few months -- would be a good idea. I will certainly miss the weekly hunts, but I am glad that we can still muster some enthusiasm for the journeys that require a big army.

OWE present: Hunter, J'jh, J'nder, Torin, and Yor.

Artworx Returns

Artworx emerged from the library after a very long stay. I had a chance to chat with him briefly in Town Center, and he said he had already been hunting with Eli and Natas. He expects to be in Puddleby regularly, so I look forward to seeing him around.

Mountain Glen Castle

The Open Hunt returned to the Mountain Glen. As we headed toward the Castle, a group already there asked for help. We made our way slowly and eventually met up with them.


After all were on their feet, the combined group entered the lava pit room. However, no Ctenizidae (big red spider) was there.


We stayed long enough for people to look around some of the quieter rooms, and then we headed back home. Special thanks go to Theo for serving again as our guide.

OWE present: J'jh, Lucero, and Torin

New Portraits from Kisa

Kisa has two new portraits of Elephants on her scroll. The first shows me using my stonegirdle. The second portrait shows J'nder ready to serve tea, which she will do in her soon-to-open tea shop. I don't know why Kisa is inspired to draw us so much, but we love her for it! Tuska Kisa!


Click on the thumbnails to see the full-size portraits.

Castle Costume Party

The Open Hunt went to the new area, which Crius calls Mountain Glen. We saw the watchtower, a small camp accessible with pathfinding, the T'rool cave, and the abandoned castle. Many people came dressed in costumes for the Feast of Tsrrin, and we found two more costumes -- a rottweiler and a giant snail.


The Cavern Wurms in the northern room upstairs were very challenging. We may have been able to kill them, but we were running low on time. On the way out, we had some fun tangling with a Mammoth Recluse Arachne, a Deth'kin, and a few other 'kins.


OWE present: Eli, J'jh, J'nder, Lucero, and Torin.