Spiders, hatred and combat.

[DM Betelgeuse]

After a few hours pass, another figure is seen west of Greatgaunt. They would appear to be leaving the swimming hole. They are dressed in Drow regalia and they are holding two large adamantine leashes which are connected to harnesses worn by two strange spiders. The spiders radiate pure hatred and their form seems to flicker and shift as the trio walks onwards.

A group of adventurers came rushing out of the hamlet when news of this woman's presence broke. They tracked her for a while but she eventually teleported away from the area. The group stood around discussing the possibilities when the air began to shift, growing colder and leaking pure hatred. One of the spiders reformed amongst their numbers and a quick battle erupted in which the group took heavy hits and losses. As hatred shifted towards battle focus, the spider seemed to dissipate once again. 

[brionikos]

DM Betelgeuse

  The hunter makes her way to the settlement (Arulem), hesitant unsure if her favor with Shamoke and the Keryma has been spent.

  She makes towards the Arrow Bringer's small shrine, and offers her sacrifice.  Finished, she thinks on her next move - 


  "Entori has gone.  Shamoke is absent.  And f**k Radra.  Lord Tulithralas it must be."  And makes her way to the Hall.


  She leaves a message, scarlet ink, written in the finest elven script -

"My Lord Tulithralas,

  I, Q'ora Morwen of the Dhaerowathila, and a Blade of the Black Archer - come to you with ill tidings.  The Spider Bitch is making her presence felt in these lands.  Uttering Her name causes manifestions of her spies.  And within the past days sightings of a matron upon the surface.  She handles two large spiders, chained to her as pets.  I tracked her to a cave west of the village of Greatgaunt, where she vanished by means of magic.  While comtemplating my next move, a spider of unknown type manifested itself <provides description of spider>.  Neither I nor my companions could stave it off, and when our blows did landed - they were shrugged off.  A venom of a type I have never seen before, as well as the ability to drain life with its bite.

  I would hope you or one of scholars could provide me with further insight, or access to knowledge.  I have also sent word to my order in Shadowdale, but this task is mine.

 
  Faithful in Service,

  Q."