Out of the Underdark into the near dark.

1489
Year of the Warrior Princess
Uktar 4

After a few days of little resistance, the group figures to run into some bigger and badder patrols as they near the top of the Underdark. The Justicar tells them at breakfast they should plan to meet up in a few hours at the Chasm of Lost Hope. This is a very large, well known, natural landmark in the Underdark (think of the Grand Canyon). At one of its more narrow points there is an ancient bridge that spans the chasm. Since this is a natural point of entry to the upper world, it is guarded by a Fearunian group called the Harpers. After a few combats (Riddick seems to make a popular target), they approach the bridge. Across from it they see the Justicar not only caught, but being tortured by Drow! There are bodies of Harpers strewn about as well. They rush past a patrol of guards, Jax keeping them occupied, and sprint toward the Drow encampment. Among the Drow they see a pair of dreaded Driders. A fierce and deadly battle ensues with several bodies going over the bridge to their death. The party wins, and rescues the Justicar just before he was about to die. (A healing spell by the Shaman Leif came in at the right time.) Weary and wounded the party takes back off, surely the guards that escaped will alert their main forces and will be chasing them soon! On to the surface!

EXP - 1500