Dicing with Death Episode 108

Tuesday 1509-09-06
Georg conjures Wraithwind, his Phanton Steed, and rides out from Misty Rapids Keep and into the Soggy Hills. Georg returns to the Cassandra the Medusa's lair he had last visited a month ago (Episode 97). Georg puts on a blindfold, casts clairvoyance, and enters the cave.

Cassandra tries to removes Georg's blindfold, saying that Georg is too useful to turn to stone, but Georg keeps it on. They talk on the deal she suggested last time Georg was there, a mate in exchange for the location of the Chimera's Lair (The Chimera from Episode 87). Georg asks if he could take custody of one of the Medusa Eggs, but Cassandra reveals it takes practice and maturity for a Medusa to control their stone gaze, and that Georg is only 17 and unlikely able to raise the child well. Georg agrees the two go off to the Medusa's bedchamber.

Some time later, Georg and Cassandra leave the lair, and she says her servant snake will lead Georg to the Chimera's Lair. Georg has one last kiss with Cassandra then follows the snake into the Soggy Hills. Some hours later they arrive at the Chimera's Lair, and it is now occupied by Kobolds.

Georg tries to go inside, but is attacked by the Kobolds. They crush the snake with a thrown rock. Georg Glitter Dusts and climbs inside the lair to find 20 Kobolds inside, many blinded by the spell. Georg Thunderstaffs. The surviving Kobolds are in full retreat.

Georg inspects the treasure hoard. There are 15,500 coins (310 lbs), 9000 silver coins, 3700 gold coins, 2200 iron coins, 600 platinum. Georg is forced to leave behind 3000 silver coins because of the weight limits of Teleport. He teleports back to Misty Rapids Keep.

Wednesday 1509-09-07
Georg puts in an order for 2 new treasure chests before heading out. Georg returns to the Chimera's Lair on his Phantom Steed. The Kobold bodies are gone and there is only 2900 silver coins left. Georg collect them and teleports back to the keep. He wizard locks his new chests that have arrived by the time he gets back.