Catching up with an old friend

After bypassing the torch lined hallway, the heroes entered a massive chamber, so large, they couldn't see the entirety of it. What they could see was 4 massive columns pulsing with arcane energy.

Several more of Varis' lackeys were spread throughout the chamber and quickly engaged the party. As combat raged, the columns began to pulse, and a bubble of arcane power began to form between them. Once it was fully formed, Varis stepped through.

Assessing the situation, he did his best to persuade the heroes to turn their backs on the greater good and join him, to rule the lands that they could easily conquer. Rudy played along for a while, but even Varis could tell he wasn't serious.

Joining combat, Varis proved a formidable enemy. With the ability to move about the battle field without invoking opportunity attacks, and hit anything he passed as he moved, the heroes suffered at his hands. However, like all enemies, he fell to their superior numbers and tactics.

This is where we left off. The party hasn't finished exploring the chamber and the players are supposed to offer up some treasure ideas.