Session 13

Heroes: Caerwyn, Vigath, Rattler, Adris

The Heroes leave the Oracle chamber, but when they go back to the temple they find waiting for them a gargantuan blue dragon! Harshnag throws himself at the wyrm, and orders the Heroes to run away and compelte their mission.

The Heroes leave the temple, and are surprised to see a floating airship anchored near the entrance. They crew of the ship was sent to them by Klauth, the great wyrm of the North, who apparently has an interest in making sure the Heroes succeed in their quest. Having ascertained the crew's intention with a careful use of mind-reading magic, the Heroes accept the offer, and depart on the airship.

They fly bound to Deadstone Cleft, home of the stone giants and their leader Kayalithica. During the trip they get to know the firbolg druid Adris, a refugee from the giant's attacks that was picked up by the airship crew. Eager to get his revenge on the giants, Adris joins the party. At the same time, Rattler decides to join the crew of the airship, having found his true calling among the clouds.

After several days of travel they arrive at the canyon. They magically scout the premises from afar, not willing to face a clan of giant in combat, and come up with a plan to infiltrate Kayalithica's chambers. With the cover of darkness, they fly from their airship straight down into the cave complex on the side of the canyon, riding giant eagles summoned by Adris. They rush to Kayalithica, and unleash their magic and blades on the surprised giant leader. Kayalithica still puts up quite a fight, but in the end she falls in defeat.

The Heroes search her belongings, looking for the magical conch that will lead them to the Maelstrom.