Red with Rage

[etherial]

From the Journal of Jik'escala, T'Skrang Swordswoman Extraordinaire:

1 Borrum, 1424 T.H.
The Iceclaw Moot has posted a bounty for red ants and since I have some experience fighting these ferocious creatures, I have asked a few friends to come join me on a trip up into the mountains. We're heading out with the last caravan before the mountains become impassable.

7 Borrum
Having arrived at Iceclaw Moot, we met with their leader Ixta inside their tavern hall. She informed us that they had located the ant's nest and would bring us there, which is good because none of us are competent Navigators (we need to work on that). She offered us one of her scouts as guide.

10 Borrum
We arrived at the entrance of the cave and I was initially concerned it was no longer occupied. As we began exploring, the cave complex initially appeared deserted as well. We allowed ourselves get too lulled and as a result when we did encounter resistance, Bob was quickly surrounded. We were able to make a hole for him but Fredi and Su just ended up taking his place as surrounded. We developed some combat discipline eventually, and took turns holding the line and pushing forward, allowing us to slay a dozen of the beasties.

After a brief rest, we pressed forward more conservatively, mapping out the maze of tiny passages until we found a large open room with more red ants. Fredi charged forward, springing the trap nicely and we all jumped down to aid her. A massive red ant with a bulbous and bloated abdomen (surely the Queen) attacked me and I spent the last of my luck getting out of her way. With all the insects slain, we returned to Iceclaw for our reward.

PCs:
August Rey, male Cavalrydwarf
Bobitanthalnasatrythomoloso, Obsid Purifier
Fredi Dram, female Cavalrydwarf
Jik'escala, female T'Skrang Swordmaster

NPCs:
Ixta, Troll Chieftain
Nightstalker, a Troajin
Su, a Troajin