Session 3: The Redouria Chronicles- "Flowers for the Fallen"
General Summary
Heading west from Freytown, the party set out to deliver the medical supplies that they were contracted to bring to the western military camp. However, along the road, the party was ambushed when they heard boulders rolling down a hill to the right, one of which crushed into the party's horse. Immediately, the air was alive with arrows attacking the party.
Luckily, the party was alerted previously by their work horse. While Daldar started to investigate the woods where they had spotted some movement, the rest of the party was immediately drawn to the goblins who were up on the ridge. took exception to a particular goblin who seemed to be targeting her specifically. However, despite being a good shot, Adrie's arrows were unable to find her mark- causing her a great deal of stress and frustration. Repeek Redniff took advantage of her misses to prove that he was far superior in this regard and was able to strike his target after a careful boast of "Watch this." After this battle, there were whispers between and that Repeek and Adrie seemed to be developing quite the rivalry.
Morthos Creed for his part was not happy that a goblin was attacking Adrie and subsequently attacked the goblin as well. He was able to hit the goblin but was unable to take the goblin out. However, it was clear to all that Morthos seems to want protect Adrie... could this be the budding of a romance between elf and tiefling?
Taldrin seeing the horse was in trouble hopped off the wagon and used his paladin powers to restore the horse. Unfortunately, it was all in vain as a wolf with a goblin ride suddenly appeared and attacked the horse, immediately killing it. Pissed that all his work was undone, Taldrin began to engage the goblin and wolf.
Daldar in the meantime had engaged his own mounted goblin. Sensing the danger of allowing the wolf to live, immediately used a magical attack, killing the wolf instantly. The goblin rider, although able to hop off the wolf without being thrown, did not fare much better as Daldar made quick work of him.
Repeek, having proven his archery prowess to Adrie, ran around the wagon and saw that Taldrin was engaged with the wolf and rider. Sensing an advantage, Repeek joined the combat and the two were able to defeat the goblin with ease. Repeek, however, wanted to attempted to ride the wolf, launching himself in the air to land on the wolf... but in his excitement, he overshot and landed on Taldrin. That said, the two were able to shake their embarrassment, and slaughter the wolf.
Morthos and Adrie had killed another goblin up on the ridge, only leaving the goblin who Adrie disliked. That goblin, seeing his raiding party had been mutilated, turned tail and ran, able to escape into the woods behind the ridge. The group decided not to pursue the goblin and now had to make a decision. Do they go back to Freytown to get another horse, go to the military camp and gather help? Both options would either mean the party splits or leave the supplies unattended. In the end, the party used their bag of holding to carry half the medical supplies to the camp.
Upon arriving, the group was met by a surly guard who didn't trust their intentions given the recent attacks in the area. However, just as a fight was about to breakout between Reppek and the guard, cooler heads prevailed and the party was allowed in. Unfortunately, the cool reception continued as the party met Captain Gareth who was in the midst of receiving disturbing news. Taking exception to the fact that they were being treated poorly, the party dumped the medical supplies at the feet of Gareth and went to see Merel about being paid. Merel apologized for the captain's behavior, and paid the half the gold while also making a deal with Repeek that he could have the studded leather armor if they went back to get the rest of the medical supplies. Agreeing to the terms, the party when back to get the rest of the medical supplies.
Upon reaching the site where the they left the wagon, the group saw that the surviving goblin had come back with two wolves and was trying to steal the wagon. Adrie, excited at the prospect at getting some measure of revenge, immediately took a shot.... and finding some measure of peace, was able to slay goblin with an arrow through its face. Satisfied, Adrie allowed the rest of the party to deal with the wolves, which they did quickly. With a sense of pride, the party then desecrated the wolves and goblin, using their remains to decorate the wagon! And with that, the party drove the rest of the supplies back to the camp.
Coming back in their decorated wagon, they encountered the same surly guard. However, he allowed them to pass without argument although he was eyeing Repeek with hatred. Repeek gave the hatred right back... which made the guard stick his foot out and trip Repeek. After falling on his face, Repeek popped up and immediately challenged the guard to fisticuffs. Throwing his weapons down, the guard threw the first punch. Repeek, with incredible dexterity, dodged the punch and countered with his own punch- taking the guard by surprise and knocking him out with a single punch! With a new sense of ego, Repeek continued on his way inside the camp.
After delivering the supplies to Merel and receiving full payment, she asked the group to talk to Gareth once more. Acceding to her request, the company talked to Gareth. Gareth began with an apology and informed the party that his troops had been attacked by hobgoblins recently and the attacks had been growing in intensity. He then pointed the party to a spot on the map and offered 45 gold pieces if they were able to bring back the head of the hobgoblin leader. Since this was in the general direction of where the flower was rumored to be, the group decided to accept the bounty.
After resting for the rest of the day, the group set out in the direction of the fort, which was marked three miles away. During their travels, the group was accosted by a spider, which Adrie recognized as a phase spider. The group dispatched the opponent rather easily- although it ran before they were able to kill it. However, shortly after that, they stumbled upon the fort of the hobgoblins.
Repeek immediately snuck up to get a handle of the situation and saw that there were three goblins who were guarding the fort. Unfortunately, Repeek was spotted by one of the goblins who immediately called out that there was an intruder while another disappeared from the ramparts. Repeek attempted to reason with the goblins... who replied with an arrow straight to Repeek's face. Seeing Repeek take damage, the rest of the party ran forward. Suddenly the group heard the baying of wolves. As the rest of the group attempted to take care of the other goblin guards, Morthos went to the side of the fort and set fire to the fort wall.
Finally defeating the two remaining guards, the group then heard a massive gong that rang out three times and then saw the fort gates begin to open up. Taldrin ran to the other side of the door and waited for whatever was to come out- which happened to be four wolves. Taldrin immediately dropped them and claimed victory while Daldar helped out as best as he could. While this was happening, there was a huge crash as the wall that Morthos set alight fell. Morthos ran through the flames, putting his hellish resistance to full use. As he ran through the wall, he saw that he was in the wolf pen, evidenced by all the bones scattered about the ground. As he looked up, he saw the remaining goblin running through a door that lead into the hillside... What will the party do and will they continue into the fort or will they turn tail to lick their wounds?
Rewards Granted
25 gp
Missions/Quests Completed
Helping the Injured (Completed)
A Childhood Adventure (In Progress)
A Matter of Inheritance (In Progress)
Flowers for the Fallen (In Progress)
A Horror Story (Given)
A Childhood Adventure (In Progress)
A Matter of Inheritance (In Progress)
Flowers for the Fallen (In Progress)
A Horror Story (Given)
Character(s) interacted with
Captain Gareth- Despite the cold reception, the group gave him another chance and was given the bounty to eliminate the hobgoblin leader.
Quartermaster Merel- Made a deal with Repeek for the scale armor.
Guard Grole- The surly guard that Repeek absolutely walloped.
Quartermaster Merel- Made a deal with Repeek for the scale armor.
Guard Grole- The surly guard that Repeek absolutely walloped.
Report Date
02 Aug 2019
4 of Adu/607/1E
Adventurers
Morthos Creed
Repeek Redniff
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