Session 3
General Summary
Captured guard is called Paddy. We question him but he has given his word to serve Baron
Gerwain and doesn't talk much. We plan to abandon him but he pleas that it'd be a death sentence
and he'd prefer to be taken prisoner, giving his word to cooperate. He wants us to bury his
comrades but we don't. At his suggestion we do take weapons from fallen guards and dispose of
their armour in a pond. It does seem like he's been trying to delay as much as possible.
Continue on in direction of Laughing Hollow, following horse tracks, seems about 6 people ahead
of us, maybe 6 hours ahead of us. Becomes clear won't catch up before nightfall, trees getting
thicker making progress difficult especially in the dark, time to pause for a rest.
Just ahead is a shack. Signs that people with horses rested here a few hours ago, presumably our
targets. Make camp. Set watch overnight. A band of undead attack in the middle of the night!
Paddy given a sword and helps fight - gains some respect for Sir Alric.
Realise that the newly risen undead were actually the guards we had killed earlier! Somehow they
had risen and pursued us through the night! Cremate them this time.
Next day. Depart early and make best speed. Paddy on his best behaviour.
Run across a family of bears to try and maul us. We'd lose too much time on the Baron if we turn
around and leave their territory. Fight the bears off, scaring them away rather than killing them
outright.
Press on. Obvious trail to follow. Seem to be quickly gaining on our quarries. Very dense trees
force us to dismount.
Appearing before us, lovely young lady, recognises we come from Institute, introduces herself as
Lady Arwen, asks if we've come to rescue her. Says she was drugged by Gerwain but managed to
escape.
Just then, Gerwain and guards step out of the trees. Gerwain is arrogant and unpleasant. Despite
this, his word is law. He challenges us to combat to settle the matter.
Interrupting proceedings, a volley of arrows from nearby undergrowth takes out Baron's guards,
fired by goblins. Goblins then run away, with Baron in pursuit. Arwen encourages us to aid him.
Follow Baron, find goblins attacking a female elf. Thoron'alata calls to the elf to reassure her.
Goblins attack. Baron and guards help fight the goblins. Arwen tries to aswell. Blitz the goblins.
Elf is named Ellerandil. She was tracking some orcs, who were planning an attack on coast road to
east. Wishes us to go and deal with the orcs.
But still have Baron to deal with of course. He challenges Sir Alric to a duel to the death! Sir Alric
is winning, to avoid death Gerwain offers his sword and title to Sir Alric, and he will flee into
exile as a craven coward (though his evil demeanour suggests he may return). Good job Arwen
was present to witness this. Will need ratification by the Duke. It's a very rare event. Plus the
sword turns out to be magic!
Still have Paddy with us. Supposed to return Arwen to Baron de Vere, but she wants to
accompany us to battle the orcs. And have Sir Alric's legal arrangements to figure out.
Report Date
10 Apr 2024
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