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<blockquote data-quote="jasper" data-source="post: 9154895" data-attributes="member: 277"><p>Shattered Obelisk Session 2</p><p></p><p>Chapter 1 and 2</p><p></p><p>Branding Reds.</p><p></p><p>Day 2 to 3</p><p></p><p>Autumn Equinox to Uktar 2</p><p></p><p>PC Killed 1 Monsters Killed 25 Villains Captured 1 Villains Escaped 8</p><p></p><p>Start Time 6:30 PM End Time 9:40 PM</p><p></p><p>Magic item Potion of Healing</p><p></p><p>Take 20 downtime days, 25 GP</p><p></p><p>Story Award Lionshield Discount. 10% at the Lionshield Coster. But they only stock things up to 75 GP.</p><p></p><p>Story Award Gummed up the Works. Gum-Gum Goblin has taken an oath of vengeance against the group. She wants to know who killed Fluffy. 10% of is more than 5 goblins she will be nearby.</p><p></p><p>Story Award Norkin Only, Green Goblins in the morning.</p><p></p><p>I had a very strong group of eight. Charlotte Bard 2 half elf. Droo the Yonderer Barbarian 2 Human. Silvik Geiger Rogue Wizard 2 half elf. Gronk Ranger 3 Deep Gnome. Gromash Gro-Kah Cleric 2 Half Orc. Miradon Paladin 2 Knight Astral Elf. Slivin Norkih Artificer 2 Gnome. Zumzumin Kice Archfey Warlock 2 Aarakocra.</p><p></p><p>Fall is here. As Charlotte goes to stomp the first leaf falling Zumzumin catches it. He will have three points of inspiration today. Gronk, Silvik, and Kice take out the goblin in the hide. They notice a grey sheet which could have been a surrender flag. The group fades back into the woods for a quick conference.</p><p></p><p>Kice in Common, “You can come out in three minutes or we are coming in after you and not taking any more prisoners.” Kice can hear them talking in goblin.</p><p></p><p>“We have suffered since you blasted out king. And Wrigley this morning. We can offer nothing except the human Sildar and some nice wolf pelts. Recently pelted.” Says Yeemik. A young girl goblin approaches and in goblin points out three of them. “Mommy I think that killed Fluffy. That one kill Barky. And that one killed Old Yellar.” Gum-Gum is hushed and the adults continue talking. Trident the captured goblin will be switched for Sildar. They can take one weapon and what would fit in one back pack.</p><p></p><p>Yeemik does mention Gunthar was taken by Green Goblins to Cragmaw Castle. Green Goblins with elongated heads. The Green Goblins would occasionally give people headaches. Gronk knows goblin kind and know these would be new type of goblin. As the tribe leave the young goblin</p><p></p><p>Sildar Hallwinter is happy to be release. As the group is hauling out the extra supplies, he updates them.</p><p></p><p><strong>A Missing Wizard.</strong> Iarno Albrek, a human wizard, was Sildar’s contact in Phandalin. The wizard traveled to the town several months ago to try to establish order there. After the Lords’ Alliance didn’t hear from Iarno, Sildar decided to investigate.</p><p></p><p><strong>Wave Echo Cave</strong>. The three Rockseeker brothers (Gundren, Tharden, and Nundro) recently located an entrance to the long-lost Wave Echo Cave, site of the mines of the Phandelver Pact.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Mysterious Spider.</strong> Klarg, the bugbear who leads this goblin band, had orders to waylay Gundren. Sildar heard from the goblins that “the Spider” sent word that the dwarf was to be brought to him. Sildar doesn’t know who or what the Spider is.</p><p></p><p><strong>Finding Cragmaw Castle.</strong> Gundren had a map showing the secret location of Wave Echo Cave, but the goblins took it when they captured him. Sildar believes Klarg sent the map and the dwarf to the leader of the Cragmaws at a place called Cragmaw Castle. Sildar doesn’t know where that might be but suggests someone in Phandalin might know.</p><p></p><p><strong>Strange Goblin.</strong> A strange goblin with an elongated head was with the Cragmaw band that waylaid Sildar. The goblin gave Sildar a bad feeling, but the Cragmaws didn’t seem to know the creature. The goblin whispered “you’re not what Ruxithid wants” to Sildar before leaving the Cragmaw ambush group.</p><p></p><p>The group pulls in to Phandalin in the early afternoon. Pulling up to Barthen’s Provisions with the help of Thistle, they unload the supplies. Elmina Barthen shop contains mining and camping supplies but no armour. See knows Tharden and Nundro are camped a mile outside of town on the Triboar trail but has not seen them in a ten day. She does warn them about the Redbrand Ruffians but think they can handle it. They are the local biker gang. She pays them the fee Gunthar agree too and mentions the dwarves are about 250 GP in the hole already.</p><p></p><p>At the Lionshield Coster Liene Graywind thanks them for the return of the supplies. She pays them and gives them a discount on future purchases. She mentions the Redbrands hang out at the Sleeping Giant bar.</p><p></p><p>Meeting Townmaster a Harbin Wester in the town hall is interesting. It is a well loved and care for shot gun cabin. He has two jail cells and will pay 5 GP for each Redbrand captured alive. Also caravans on the Triboar Trail have been attack near Wyvern Tor.</p><p></p><p>Checking out only temple in town they meet Sister Garaele. She mentions the Redbrands. As a harper she has quests. It they take out the Redbrands she will sponsor one of them into the Harpers. If they take a silver comb to the Banshee Agatha, and get the location of Bowgentle Spellbook, she sponsor three of them into the Harpers and Three potions of Healing.</p><p></p><p>Taking the quest clue the group decide to check out the Sleeping Giant bar. (Thanks for designing yourselves.) Charolotte, Gronk, and Miradon hang out at the back door and will wait until the fight starts. The rest boldly walk in. After some heckling on both sides, Silvik kicks off the battle.</p><p></p><p>Droo, Silvik, and a Redbrand table the matter on who is the best bar fighter. Norkin crashes himself through the bar front and is spanked by Wilma. Good use of Sleep spells and subdual damage take all the thugs alive. (DM Note Everyone starts with Inspiration due to your plan working.)</p><p></p><p>Question the prisoners nicely and with spells. They get the following information. Locations R1 to R5 of Tresendar Manor.</p><p></p><p><strong>Glasstaff.</strong> The leader of the Redbrands is a human wizard known as Glasstaff, so named because his magic staff is made of glass. Glasstaff’s chambers are in the western end of the stronghold.</p><p></p><p><strong>The Spider</strong>. A mysterious figure called the Spider hired the Redbrands to frighten off adventurers and intimidate the locals, for reasons unknown. The Spider sent bugbears to reinforce the Redbrands and provide extra muscle.</p><p></p><p><strong>Complex Guardian.</strong> The lower part of the complex is guarded by a hideous “eye monster”.</p><p></p><p><strong>Prisoners.</strong> The Redbrands have a handful of captives in a holding area “near the old crypts,” which are guarded by skeletons.</p><p></p><p>The group drop the alive thugs off into the town jail cells and got to inn. Sildar has arrange for free rooms for three days.</p><p></p><p>Dm Notes.</p><p></p><p>We will pick it up in the inn the next morning. If you doing anything after the meal, let me know in the comments so I can research it in the book and post it. If I name drop feel free to research it on the Forgotten Realms Wiki during the week.</p><p></p><p>Side quests and hints</p><p></p><p>Wave Echo Cave Page 23 and 15.</p><p></p><p>Spider page 23</p><p></p><p>Wyvern Tor Page 34 & 57</p><p></p><p>Agatha’s Lair page 33 & 48</p><p></p><p>Redbrand Hideout page 37+</p><p></p><p>Sildar has some more quests for you.</p><p></p><p>Thanks, Kice for providing the maps.</p><p></p><p>End of Session 466.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jasper, post: 9154895, member: 277"] Shattered Obelisk Session 2 Chapter 1 and 2 Branding Reds. Day 2 to 3 Autumn Equinox to Uktar 2 PC Killed 1 Monsters Killed 25 Villains Captured 1 Villains Escaped 8 Start Time 6:30 PM End Time 9:40 PM Magic item Potion of Healing Take 20 downtime days, 25 GP Story Award Lionshield Discount. 10% at the Lionshield Coster. But they only stock things up to 75 GP. Story Award Gummed up the Works. Gum-Gum Goblin has taken an oath of vengeance against the group. She wants to know who killed Fluffy. 10% of is more than 5 goblins she will be nearby. Story Award Norkin Only, Green Goblins in the morning. I had a very strong group of eight. Charlotte Bard 2 half elf. Droo the Yonderer Barbarian 2 Human. Silvik Geiger Rogue Wizard 2 half elf. Gronk Ranger 3 Deep Gnome. Gromash Gro-Kah Cleric 2 Half Orc. Miradon Paladin 2 Knight Astral Elf. Slivin Norkih Artificer 2 Gnome. Zumzumin Kice Archfey Warlock 2 Aarakocra. Fall is here. As Charlotte goes to stomp the first leaf falling Zumzumin catches it. He will have three points of inspiration today. Gronk, Silvik, and Kice take out the goblin in the hide. They notice a grey sheet which could have been a surrender flag. The group fades back into the woods for a quick conference. Kice in Common, “You can come out in three minutes or we are coming in after you and not taking any more prisoners.” Kice can hear them talking in goblin. “We have suffered since you blasted out king. And Wrigley this morning. We can offer nothing except the human Sildar and some nice wolf pelts. Recently pelted.” Says Yeemik. A young girl goblin approaches and in goblin points out three of them. “Mommy I think that killed Fluffy. That one kill Barky. And that one killed Old Yellar.” Gum-Gum is hushed and the adults continue talking. Trident the captured goblin will be switched for Sildar. They can take one weapon and what would fit in one back pack. Yeemik does mention Gunthar was taken by Green Goblins to Cragmaw Castle. Green Goblins with elongated heads. The Green Goblins would occasionally give people headaches. Gronk knows goblin kind and know these would be new type of goblin. As the tribe leave the young goblin Sildar Hallwinter is happy to be release. As the group is hauling out the extra supplies, he updates them. [B]A Missing Wizard.[/B] Iarno Albrek, a human wizard, was Sildar’s contact in Phandalin. The wizard traveled to the town several months ago to try to establish order there. After the Lords’ Alliance didn’t hear from Iarno, Sildar decided to investigate. [B]Wave Echo Cave[/B]. The three Rockseeker brothers (Gundren, Tharden, and Nundro) recently located an entrance to the long-lost Wave Echo Cave, site of the mines of the Phandelver Pact. [B]The Mysterious Spider.[/B] Klarg, the bugbear who leads this goblin band, had orders to waylay Gundren. Sildar heard from the goblins that “the Spider” sent word that the dwarf was to be brought to him. Sildar doesn’t know who or what the Spider is. [B]Finding Cragmaw Castle.[/B] Gundren had a map showing the secret location of Wave Echo Cave, but the goblins took it when they captured him. Sildar believes Klarg sent the map and the dwarf to the leader of the Cragmaws at a place called Cragmaw Castle. Sildar doesn’t know where that might be but suggests someone in Phandalin might know. [B]Strange Goblin.[/B] A strange goblin with an elongated head was with the Cragmaw band that waylaid Sildar. The goblin gave Sildar a bad feeling, but the Cragmaws didn’t seem to know the creature. The goblin whispered “you’re not what Ruxithid wants” to Sildar before leaving the Cragmaw ambush group. The group pulls in to Phandalin in the early afternoon. Pulling up to Barthen’s Provisions with the help of Thistle, they unload the supplies. Elmina Barthen shop contains mining and camping supplies but no armour. See knows Tharden and Nundro are camped a mile outside of town on the Triboar trail but has not seen them in a ten day. She does warn them about the Redbrand Ruffians but think they can handle it. They are the local biker gang. She pays them the fee Gunthar agree too and mentions the dwarves are about 250 GP in the hole already. At the Lionshield Coster Liene Graywind thanks them for the return of the supplies. She pays them and gives them a discount on future purchases. She mentions the Redbrands hang out at the Sleeping Giant bar. Meeting Townmaster a Harbin Wester in the town hall is interesting. It is a well loved and care for shot gun cabin. He has two jail cells and will pay 5 GP for each Redbrand captured alive. Also caravans on the Triboar Trail have been attack near Wyvern Tor. Checking out only temple in town they meet Sister Garaele. She mentions the Redbrands. As a harper she has quests. It they take out the Redbrands she will sponsor one of them into the Harpers. If they take a silver comb to the Banshee Agatha, and get the location of Bowgentle Spellbook, she sponsor three of them into the Harpers and Three potions of Healing. Taking the quest clue the group decide to check out the Sleeping Giant bar. (Thanks for designing yourselves.) Charolotte, Gronk, and Miradon hang out at the back door and will wait until the fight starts. The rest boldly walk in. After some heckling on both sides, Silvik kicks off the battle. Droo, Silvik, and a Redbrand table the matter on who is the best bar fighter. Norkin crashes himself through the bar front and is spanked by Wilma. Good use of Sleep spells and subdual damage take all the thugs alive. (DM Note Everyone starts with Inspiration due to your plan working.) Question the prisoners nicely and with spells. They get the following information. Locations R1 to R5 of Tresendar Manor. [B]Glasstaff.[/B] The leader of the Redbrands is a human wizard known as Glasstaff, so named because his magic staff is made of glass. Glasstaff’s chambers are in the western end of the stronghold. [B]The Spider[/B]. A mysterious figure called the Spider hired the Redbrands to frighten off adventurers and intimidate the locals, for reasons unknown. The Spider sent bugbears to reinforce the Redbrands and provide extra muscle. [B]Complex Guardian.[/B] The lower part of the complex is guarded by a hideous “eye monster”. [B]Prisoners.[/B] The Redbrands have a handful of captives in a holding area “near the old crypts,” which are guarded by skeletons. The group drop the alive thugs off into the town jail cells and got to inn. Sildar has arrange for free rooms for three days. Dm Notes. We will pick it up in the inn the next morning. If you doing anything after the meal, let me know in the comments so I can research it in the book and post it. If I name drop feel free to research it on the Forgotten Realms Wiki during the week. Side quests and hints Wave Echo Cave Page 23 and 15. Spider page 23 Wyvern Tor Page 34 & 57 Agatha’s Lair page 33 & 48 Redbrand Hideout page 37+ Sildar has some more quests for you. Thanks, Kice for providing the maps. End of Session 466. [/QUOTE]
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