*In the Naga's Laire

A scaley monster cut through the water like knife. It had the body of a snake with a human face. It shook its mangy over-dyed about revealing its cheaply applied make-up and grossly over-sized hoop earings. It reeked of a cheap body wash. Coincidentaly, it looked just like Ms. G-----, the ADA that tried to put karl away as a fellon. As it rose above the boat it's visible portion must have stood over 25 feet tall. It hissed "Who are you and why do you come to my laire?!" with it's breath reaking of rotting meat. Klem Matoh reached for his dagger and the Naga shrieked "I'll eat your heart for dinner little man!"

Its tail knocked him into the water and curled around his chest. Karl cast his spell of Water Breathing on Klem Matoh and the rest bore their long and short range weapons. The Naga thrashed about trying to bite the brave adventurers, Ah Ro Ghant's sword of sharpness made shallow nicks. Gobarth's arrows only bounced off off the Naga's tough scaley hide. The boat rocked violently then the Maga submerged leaving little ripples in the water. An uncertian silence filled the air. The crew looked in every direction gripping tightly to the boat.

The boat rose into the air, spilling its crew into the water like seeds from a ripened papaya. Some were thrown by a shallow embankment, others thrashed about in the water reaching for their weapons. The Naga crushed the boat and shook it in its mouth like a dog toy until it was completely destroyed. They threw their long range weapons. The Naga dove and re-emerged with Natzzo in its mouth, he was hurt badly. Klem Matoh emerged panting for air casting his Wand of Paralysis at the Naga. It slowed its attack and dropped Natzzo into the water. Gobarth hurled his Fire Bomb Flask and singed it badly as Ms. Vickers and Ah Ro Ghant lead the sword attack. The Sword of Sharpness found the vulnerable spot between the Naga's eyes! It shreiked in pain and went limp, its body twitched and sank to the bottom.

They all swam ashore and Karl used his Staff of Healing on the wounded, Natzzo had lost many hit points. They agreed that they shouldn't stay the night as more Ogres might return. They searched the Naga's laire for treasure. They only found the bones of unfortunate explorers, broken weapons and two court mandated orders of protection. It seemd they had nothing. But what was the Naga protecting with it's life? Karl waved his Wand of Magic Detection around the cave. Soon the belly of the fallen Naga lit the water and cave ceiling with a soft green glow. Wasting no time, Ms. Vickers and Ah Ro Ghant dove into the water, swords in hand. They surfaced dragging the Naga's mid-section to shore.Ver Klempt yelled out "Over here! A way out!" Karl quickly tied the belly in a truss, they could hear the distant grunting of Ogres.

Climbing the cave wall they followed a trickle of light from above. Ver Klempt lead the way, squeezing past a narrow casm in the ceiling, full belly in tow. Gobarth complained about its massive weight. "Oh, shut up and push!" snapped Ms. Vickers as she hoisted above him.

They surfaced into the late afternoon sun and hacked the stomach open spilling it's slimey contents on the ground . Natzzo separated jewels, gold, weapons and magic items from the thick ooze and procalimed "A King's ransom in the black market! We've done well!" Jewels will be traded in for gold peices, but weapons and magic items will be doaled to those who could use best them. Gobarth expressed discontent for the Amulet of Poison he was given. "I already have, like, an infinity of these! Ahhhhh!" He packed it into his sack shaking his head.

As Klem Mahtoh sinched his bindle, he looked east and paused. A thin black shape flappped towards him. It was 2 feet long with broad leathery wings that spanned 3 feet. It's scales were shiney and coal colored, it's tail ended in a sharp curved point. Ah Ro Ghant unsheathed his sword. Klem Matoh held his arm out and exclaimed "NO". It landed and perched on his extended arm as a falcon would. "He's with me guys. This is my familiar, Smoog."

"A trained Psuedo Dragon? Sweeet! Why you been holdin' on us all this time?" Ver Klempt asked."We had to bond first, now we belong to each other. I can see and feel as he does." Klem Mahtoh explained as he scratched Smoog's head. "It purs like a cat but can strike like a tiger." Gobarth said "Excellent reconnaissance! Brothers! Bring Smoog on our next quest and he'll find us bounty and booty!" Vickers made a face, rolled her eyes and said "Hmmf, hello, lady here." "What's her problem?" muttered Gobarth under his breath. Everyone laughed. Then Gobarth asked "Hey guys, Who's Wanda Paralysis?" in the distance they heard a snare's rim shot.