# Campaign Timeline ## Session 1–3 - Events in [[District - Mud Shores]] and [[Tavern - The Wonky Jib]] involving [[NPC - Algarth Hemel ☠️]] and [[Creature - Hemel Slimefiend (placeholder)]]. ## Session 4 - Successful delivery to [[Temple - Ashen Temple]]; party leaves with **45 gp**. - The Elvensong pursue the bounty on [[Bandit - Tommy Greenscale]]: - Travel from [[City - Treston]] to [[Hamlet - Umbra]] in [[Region - Umbra Hills]]. - Meet [[NPC - Olam (Umbra Guard)]] and [[NPC - Joseph Underbough]]. - Locate and investigate [[Location - Greenscale Bandit Cave]]. - Capture Tommy Greenscale alive and return to Treston. - Public procession and delivery of Tommy to the [[District - War Barracks (Treston)]]; party earns **60 gp** and hears of [[Topic - Witch of Malwood (Bounty)]]. - Two days of rest in Treston: correspondence, waiting for word from **Oliver**, shopping for **books and fine wigs**. - **Borndas, 16th of Maerch**: - The Elvensong attend a **council gathering on [[Landmark - Alder Rock]]** via ornate invitation from [[NPC - Aelar's Father]]. - Arrive in fine (sometimes ill-fitting) clothing from [[PC - Aelar Thaelond]]’s wardrobe, with [[NPC - Alicia Crabtree]] joining. ## Session 5 - At Alder Rock, [[PC - Aelar Thaelond]] and [[PC - Trinxis Staciadour]] stay with [[NPC - General Hann]] as the ball winds down. - Receive a candid tour of council portraits, learning about all council members and Hann's opinions on each - In a private room, Hann outlines his fears about [[Faction - Evereach Trading Company]] monopolizing Treston's trade - Hann reveals Dubois is at a "tipping point" and has only months before owning everything - Presents Aelar with proposed **High Vel'Nora trade pact** with **7% tariff** on goods - Proposes Hann as Portmaster General and Aelar as trade master for the Sun Court - Discusses risky trade routes, possibly through wood elf forests, requiring alliances - Aelar writes letter to his father about the trade proposal (will take a week to receive reply) - [[PC - Trinxis Staciadour]] experiences a prophetic dream: Fey wild imagery, towers of gold, figure with hat and feather, cackling woman, bold man with fiddle, someone's head chopped clean off - Across the city, [[PC - Mannfred Huem]] and [[PC - Balok Feth]] leave the ball. - Confronted by [[NPC - Fyde Shahn]] in an alley. - Mannfred learns of her tribe's massacre in [[Continent - Q'Shar]] (also called Kashar/Kasha) and her covert role as Dubois's aide. - **Mannfred reveals his backstory**: was part of a pirate crew (20 members, "Robin Hood of pirates") that Evereach killed; skilled at disguises; has spent time with people of Kashar - Fyde uses psionic projection to show Mannfred her memories - Mannfred agrees to a **pact with Fyde** to assassinate [[NPC - Louis Dubois]] - Fyde also reveals Dubois was formerly a captain of a well-known ship - Party receives notice of convoy heading to [[City - Shafthield]] at noon to deal with goblin fortress threat - Party meets the [[Party - White Pine Heroes]] members: [[NPC - Richard Ambrose]], [[NPC - Degleg Darkrock]], [[NPC - Jeffen Hall]], and [[NPC - Martha Greenroot]] - Martha reveals she was found in lower woods of Silvaria, born in belly of cursed gnarled tree that held spirits of wood elf traitors - Martha shows interest in Trinxis, may have lied to him - Richard demonstrates mind-reading/memory projection abilities - Oliver gives party glowing reusable flasks (Aelar chose mana potion) - Learn about goblin fortress (**UTOGAL**) from interrogated goblin: pulley entrance on side, goblin leader named **IsItBad** - Discussion of dragon above [[City - Silverwall]] mountains threatening farmlands after king violated treaty ## Session 6 - The Elvensong pursue the [[Topic - Witch of Malwood (Bounty)]], venturing to [[Location - Goblin Fortress (Malwood)]]. - En route, they ambush a goblin raiding party and discover red fabric markers indicating inner goblin territory. - The party encounters [[Party - White Pine Heroes]], led by [[NPC - Richard Ambrose]], creating a competitive alliance to assault the fortress. - Both groups agree to split up: White Pine Heroes head west, Elvensong circles east to a side pulley entrance. - At the fortress: - [[PC - Mannfred Huem]] uses Message to distract sentries. - [[PC - Trinxis Staciadour]] and Mannfred nearly fall when the rusted pulley system fails during their ascent. - They discover the courtyard infested with upwards of **60 goblins**. - Inside the fort, the party finds a shamanistic room with a black liquid font. - Mannfred is briefly charmed by an amphibious goblinoid creature emerging from the black goo. - [[PC - Aelar Thaelond]] destroys the creatures with dual Fireballs. - In the courtyard, Trinxis uses Speak with Animals to befriend a caged Warg, naming him **Dave**, who joins the fight against his captors. - **Major battle**: Elvensong faces the largest fight of their campaign against dozens of goblins. - Dave the Warg falls to goblin scimitars. - Trinxis nearly dies multiple times from overwhelming numbers. - Mannfred sends a desperate Message spell for reinforcement. - [[NPC - Martha Greenroot]] and [[Party - White Pine Heroes]] arrive to provide crucial support. - The goblin horde is finally defeated, though more goblins can be heard in the distance. - The session ends with gentle rain falling on the blood-soaked courtyard. - **Ear count**: Elvensong claims **7 goblin ears**, White Pine Heroes claim **4 ears**. ## Session 7 ### Escape from Utozgal - Following the courtyard battle, the heroes were panting and battered amid the carnage. - [[PC - Trinxis Staciadour|Trinxis]], in cosmic armour slick with blood and rain, looked pale from exhaustion. - [[NPC - Richard Ambrose]] suggested tactical retreat; [[NPC - Jeffen Hall|Jeffen]] revealed the [[Party - White Pine Heroes]] had entered by climbing the west wall. - During the 40-foot descent from the ramparts, a poorly tied knot gave way, sending [[PC - Aelar Thaelond|Aelar]] plummeting. - [[PC - Trinxis Staciadour|Trinxis]] dove to catch his companion; [[PC - Balok Feth|Balok]]'s **Feather Fall** helped the rest reach safety. - Party fled into dense woodlands as goblin reinforcements swarmed the courtyard. ### Forest Respite - Both parties sheltered in a gnarled cubby of roots half a kilometre into the woodland. - **Shared whiskey** and forged a plan for the next day. - [[PC - Mannfred Huem]] and [[NPC - Richard Ambrose]] share conversation: - Richard reveals he's from [[Region - Whitefang]], south of [[Region - Silvaria]]. - Richard has been adventuring for 5 years, has little family. - **Richard finds Mannfred's wanted poster but chooses to burn it** — a gesture of honor between rivals. ### Goblin Tracker Encounter - During watch, a lone goblin scout on a warg tracked them using [[PC - Aelar Thaelond|Aelar]]'s dropped traveling cloak. - [[PC - Mannfred Huem|Mannfred]] was **badly wounded** in the skirmish but stabilized. - [[NPC - Martha Greenroot]] used tree-portal magic to skip the group further north to safety. ### The Tactical Ruse - Party used **minor illusions of war-drums and trumpets** to draw the goblin army out. - Spent the day preparing **snares and pits** in the forest. - As the fortress emptied, [[NPC - Martha Greenroot|Martha]] teleported both parties back inside. ### Battle with Izitt Badd - Descended into the **orange-lit subterranean caverns** beneath [[Location - Goblin Fortress (Malwood)|Utozgal]]. - Found [[NPC - Izitt Badd ☠️|Izitt Badd]] in his throne room — an enormous goblin wielding a **stone pillar as a mace**. - **Brutal battle:** Izitt Badd brought many heroes to the brink of death. - **[[PC - Balok Feth|Balok]] delivered the killing blow** — a volley of magic missiles that tore through the warlord's throat. - **Izitt Badd's head was mounted on a spike** to intimidate returning goblins into a full-scale rout. ### Aftermath & Departure - Quick search yielded **historical texts** for [[PC - Aelar Thaelond|Aelar]] and a **mysterious white cloak** for [[PC - Trinxis Staciadour|Trinxis]]. - Party rested in the tall tower; [[PC - Trinxis Staciadour|Trinxis]] woke in **Autumnal aspect** (fiery red curly hair and freckles). - Trinxis gifted the [[Equipment - Shroud of White Miasma|white cloak]] to Aelar, who attuned to it along with a sword and flask. - Martha appears to be **distancing herself from Trinxis**; her dark omens of winter and death linger in Trinxis's mind. - Party departs Utozgal in a **gnome-driven wagon**. - Travel through [[Location - Gundrak's Forgehold]] in [[Continent - Auken]] on [[Location - Grey Rock Isle]]. - [[NPC - Little Jeffen]] joins with a cart from [[City - Shafthield]]. - Discussion of [[City - Silverwall]]: ancient city, rigid, filled with noble houses, silver mines, and the king's court and castle. - [[PC - Trinxis Staciadour|Trinxis]] ponders whether they passed through Silverwall during earlier travels from [[Continent - Iros]]. ## Session 8 *Medis 19th – Hartdas 20th Maerch* ### Return to Treston - [[Party - Elvensong]] arrives in [[City - Treston]] around 1pm on Medis 19th. - [[Party - White Pine Heroes]] splits: [[NPC - Little Jeffen|Jeffen]] and [[NPC - Martha Greenroot|Martha]] head to [[City - Silverwall]]; [[NPC - Richard Ambrose|Richard]] stays with Elvensong. - [[NPC - Degleg Darkrock|Degleg]] departs, likely to pray at [[Temple - Ashen Temple]]. ### Yonderwalk Appraisals - At [[Shop - Mordrid's Grand Appraisals]] in [[District - Yonderwalk]]: - Fortress sword appraised at 45gp; chainmail (human-crafted, not elvish) bartered from 20gp to 30gp. - [[PC - Mannfred Huem|Mannfred's]] **mysterious ring** offered 100gp+, but he refuses to sell—party questions his strange behaviors. - [[PC - Aelar Thaelond|Aelar]] confirms chainmail is human-made. ### Edmon's Quest - At [[Shop - Edmon's Shop of Wizardry]], meet [[NPC - Edmon]]—wheelchair-bound wizard. - **Quest offered**: Retrieve a rare **bright red flower** (2ft, looped shape) from [[Region - Syndari Forest]] in one week. Blooms for only 3 days. Reward: item from Edmon's vault; roots may help him walk. - [[PC - Balok Feth|Balok]] **purchases Hat of Wizardry** for 110gp. ### Party Revelations - **[[PC - Balok Feth|Balok]]** reveals he's been ordered home by a **Raven Queen messenger**. A gate in **[[Region - High Salen|High Salen]]** could return him to his world. - **[[PC - Aelar Thaelond|Aelar's]] family names revealed**: Brother Caelum (missing), Father Eldrin, Mother Sylvari (deceased 10 years). Aelar is **723 years old**. ### The Wonky Jib & Liar's Dice - [[Tavern - The Wonky Jib]] has lights off; [[NPC - Elias (Barman)|Elias]] absent—sister [[NPC - Anna Trot]] tending bar. Business slow since the slimefiend attack. - Party plays **Liar's Dice** to decide destination. **[[PC - Balok Feth|Balok]] wins big** and chooses [[City - Silverwall]]. ### Oliver's Guild - At [[NPC - Oliver|Oliver's]] guild: proof of [[NPC - Izitt Badd ☠️|Izitt Badd's]] death delivered. Oliver offers **flying skiff** for 1000gp. - [[PC - Aelar Thaelond|Aelar]] tells Oliver to send messages to "**Silver Towers**" if needed. - Wanted board: Talking rat [[NPC - Gleek]] reveals a druid in [[Town - Beren-on-Lake]] has a secret task. ### The Anchor Inn & Martha Mystery - At [[Inn - The Anchor Inn]], [[NPC - Richard Ambrose|Richard]] shares how he met [[NPC - Martha Greenroot|Martha]]: - Found on riverbank during Silvaria Forest quest (2 years ago). Charismatic, friendly—suddenly traveling together. - Richard seems **confused** trying to remember. They now only quest on the west side since she joined. - She led them to a **large, dark tree** in the forest. - **[[PC - Trinxis Staciadour|Trinxis]] reveals**: Martha showed him a vision of his **world destroyed in eternal winter**. He believes she may be spreading evil. His dream: white tundra, huge pink flower, tower of silver coins. ### Aelar's Confrontation - **[[NPC - Aelar's Father|Eldrin Thaelond]]** appears via summoning rune and demands Aelar return home. - Disowns Caelum: "He doesn't exist to me." - Threatens to **cut Aelar off financially** at month's end. - Aelar refuses, vowing to find his brother. - **Aelar reveals** to the party for the first time: his mother died 10 years ago, brother is missing. - Party departs via **golden carriage** and **private barge** in style. ### Beren-on-Lake - Arrive at fishing town [[Town - Beren-on-Lake]]. Innkeepers (Sally, Ben, Tulva, Codrick) direct them to [[NPC - Scavus]] the druid. - **Skavis rumors**: Makes rats talk; called 5000 rats to him like Pied Piper; lonely, not well-respected. ### Luna Berries Quest (Hartdas 20th) - [[PC - Trinxis Staciadour|Trinxis]] wakes in **Spring form**. - At [[NPC - Scavus|Skavis's]] hut (young, slender Tiefling with black horns): Request to retrieve **Luna Berries** (red with white leaves) and bless them at the [[Location - Luna Door]] by moonlight. - **Skavis's reason**: Transform a rat into human for them to be together. - **Deal made**: Rats will spy on [[NPC - Louis Dubois]] for 2 days in exchange. Rats warn about Evereach: *"It will happen soon."* ### The Luna Door - Party finds the [[Location - Luna Door]]—carved door 100ft up a cliff on the second eastern mountain. - **Riddles answered**: Rain, Dandelion, Sun, Soil/Earth, Moon (party wiped on final riddle but revived). - Moonlight blesses the berries in the sacred chalice. - [[PC - Trinxis Staciadour|Trinxis]] adds his **gold seal of Queen Lana**—light turns red, golden beam shoots skyward. - [[PC - Aelar Thaelond|Aelar]] tries his sword in the chalice—nothing significant. - **Trinxis prays** and receives vision of **Queen Lana**: *"You have linked me with my mother. Take my blessing."* ### Skavis's Rat Wedding - Blessed berries returned to [[NPC - Scavus]]. Chosen rat transforms into a gorgeous woman. - **Skavis weds his transformed love** as all the rats cheer. - Party departs with promise to return for rat spy information.