I don't often frolic, but when I do...

Well, I can't say that's ever happened. I mean, I know my poisons (and for that matter, I need to get back to my studies on them... you know to make mom proud and all) but I have never had one have THAT kind of effect on me. Mother claimed some of her recipes could do similar things but honestly I never believed her. So we just got ambushed by those wood things who must be helping guard the lair. There were knots where their hearts should have been, I didn't know what to make of that and will have to read up on it later.
 
Everything happened so fast I haven't really got to discuss my Ularan theory with the group. I'll do it tonight when we camp. I think we also need to discuss the obvious... the guards gave us enough trouble that I think we need to figure out a way, any way, not to tangle with Gnawbone as I don't think we'll make it through that. I mean, thank the God's for Ezra, whatever that hammer is is the only reason we made it out of there with our limbs intact; the new guy really did the deed! Ok back to Gnawbone...
 
How should we go about this? I would have to assume the ramp in from the ground is the most heavily guarded, booby-trapped, etc. The place we tried to enter had that damned poison that threw me and Ezra off the cliff! From what I know, Gnawbone can be reasoned with but how do we get to her alive? Anea went down pretty quick and I'd assume that Ollie would meet the same fate. Maybe a different form for her; I'll think on it. That highest entrance is maybe closer to where Gnawbone is and a place less guarded or trapped...hmmm... but no one can get up there. I mean I could eventually but I can't take anyone with me. I've heard of magic carpets, this would be great to come across one right now!
 
I'm fairly certain the priests have access to blessings that could inure us to the poison effect for a while, maybe at least long enough to get an audience with the great dragon. I can't believe I'm saying this but we don't want her treasure and we have zero interest in fighting her (I hate myself!!!), so maybe we have a shot.
 
You know, the other thing we cooouuulllldddd do is double back and search for Ularan. Maybe that is a more winnable fight. Sure he'll have hordes of undead but that might be better than an ancient green dragon! On that note, I maaayyyy have heard that Gnawbone hates undead as much as we do (RULING HERE JIM, WOULD THAT BE WELL KNOWN?). Maybe a scalp or two might convince her we are only here to protect her and by extension, protect innocents all along the Sword Coast.
 
Oh, and I'm really getting to like Sparky. He has more bite than bark and I deeply appreciate that. I've never really been fond of dogs as most I've met were guard dogs but that mutt is one of a kind.