Session 04: The Merchant's Missing Cargo

General Summary

After a hard-fought expedition in the moathouse, the Ratcatchers spent the evening celebrating their success at the Inn of the Welcome Wench. With food, drink, and laughter, they enjoyed a well-earned rest. The following morning, they set out in pursuit of merchant David Hugue’s missing cargo, believed to have been stolen by kobolds.
As they traveled along the main road, the group was suddenly ambushed by a pack of wolves led by a dire wolf. The Ratcatchers quickly engaged the beasts, and when the dire wolf was slain, the rest of the pack scattered, realizing this was no easy prey.
Investigating the area, the party discovered kobold tracks leading away from the road and into the nearby forest. Glop initially struggled to follow the trail, but after an hour of careful tracking, he found the path again. The Ratcatchers followed it through the woods for about another hour until they came upon a cave.
The cave reeked of damp air mixed with faint traces of smoke—clear evidence that something, or someone, was living inside. Two kobolds stood guard at the entrance but were swiftly dispatched. Venturing further in, the party found the entrance riddled with traps. Navigating carefully, they managed to bypass the dangers and press deeper.
Around a bend, they encountered a large group of kobolds lying in wait and were attacked immediately. The battle was brief but intense, and the Ratcatchers emerged victorious. Pressing on, they came upon five more kobolds seated behind makeshift battlements, playing cards at a table. Another quick and bloody skirmish followed, leaving the Ratcatchers in control of the area.
Concerned about being flanked, the party decided to clear the passageway behind them. This led them to the heart of the kobold warren—a bustling community deep within the cavern. As soon as they entered, they were swarmed by a large force of kobolds. A horn sounded, summoning even more defenders. Despite the overwhelming numbers, the Ratcatchers held their ground, eventually slaying every last foe.
Wounded but alive, the group took time to patch themselves up. With the kobold threat now broken, the Ratcatchers turned their attention to clearing out the rest of the cavern—and locating the merchant’s missing cargo.

Report Date

24 Apr 2025