Session 9: The Splitting of the Party, A Rapid Development Report

General Summary

8th of Roelir 1524   The party fell into a river via a sinkhole, being split up by the currant and the multiple exits on the river into smaller rivers.   Reign was alone, and with her heart full of concern for her companions tried her best to find them despite being unable to see anything. She found a druid circle and her horse, before stumbling onto a shrine before being taken captive by Goblins.   Lyra and Karl went down a waterfall and by working together avoided drowning. They contacted Xeldarix and explained their location before stumbling across some strange rocks and mushrooms that glowed. They came across some Goblins. Lyra hid while Karl approached them. They found out Xeldarix had sent them and were taken to safety.   Fargrim and Lily were forced to often go fully submerged into the water, Lily using her druidic abilities to make travel easier. Upon surfacing the tracks of "Children" were discovered which led to Goblins. Lily attacks and was taken captive, while Fargrim yielded and talked it out with them. They were taken to safety.   9th of Roelir   The party was able to negotiate the release of their companions. The Goblin King and his Adviser shared some knowledge with the group:

• There was a shrine to a Dwarven priest nearby
• A ghost wanted the place excavated in exchange for sharing knowledge
• They have their own system of 'laws' for those who 'wronged' them based on racial discrimination of before they were strengthened by their new home. 

  The group is escorted to the shrine, where Fargrim discovered it was a priest of Moradin. They took the hammer and book from the statue. The Goblins prayed and asked Sunnis to open the way out for them. Upon reaching the surface the group was told to travel North for two days. The Goblins closed the way out behind them.   Karl spoke with Xeldarix about learning new languages. He was not very convincing, but the amusement factor meant that she started to teach him Gnoll while they travelled for two days.   Upon travelling by horse for a few hours they were attacked by Lions, but quickly dispatched them and even started a plains fire. Working together the party put the fire out.   Upon stopping for the night, Lyra discovered the bear meat was going off so she and Reign went to go bury it away from the campsite. Nothing eventful happened overnight.   10th of Roelir   The group continue moving Northward. A group of various types of Goblins tried to ambush the group, but were quickly killed off (this time without a fire). It's at this point that the group notices that the lions yesterday and these Goblins appear to be starving in some regard, suggesting trouble in the area.   As the sun starts to set, a town is in view in the distance. The group decides to continue. Two hours into their nighttime travel the group came across a barrel with a merchild in it named Pearl. With some discussion and trouble shooting, they managed to get her back to town.    The guards informed Karl of strange things happening in the city, and the group headed for the Mage Guild.    Karl gave the receptionist a rude awakening before meeting up with the Elder Druid Steve Eelwind. Steve examined Pearl and reassured the group they could help get her home and to leave the child in his care. Lily stayed behind with Pearl to talk to the druids.   Everyone else went to The Sapphire Thorn and met Thainary who knows Karl and got rooms.   Current room setup:

• Fargrim and Karl
• Lyra and Reign
• Lily and Xeldarix

Rewards Granted

• Inspiration given to those who passed challenge.
• Unknown Hammer
• Freedom of Lily and Reign
• The feeling of knowing you helped a child in need.

Missions/Quests Completed

• Made it to Brechlen!
• Got out of the caves without being forced to leave someone behind

Character(s) interacted with

Saved Pearl Met Brachelen Druids Diplomatic Relations with Goblins Tip off from Guards

Created Content

Dwarven Stronghold, Moradin, Goblin Mutation, Ironroom, Dwarven Book (Unnamed), Sunnis, Steve Eelwind, Gnoll, Mage Guild, The Sapphire Thorn, Thainary

Notes

Name	Session XP	Running Total	Level at end of session
Fargrim	1425	9425	5
Karl	1425	9425	5
Lily	1425	9425	5
Lyra	1425	4765	4
Reign	1425	9425	5