Session 08: From the Redbrand Hideout to Thundertree Report

General Summary

REDBRAND HIDEOUT

Having just helped Mirna Dendrar and her two children make it safely back to Phandlin, the party continues their search of the hideout

They head back towards the western side of the hideout where their originally met the three bugbears. They run into two drunk Redbrand Bandit s who are easily dispatched

As they head further north, they discover Glasstaff's work area and quarters. In the search, Dakari discovers the Dwarven Tome of Urmon that details information about Wave Echo Cave and its forge of spells. As well, it is learned that a famous magical mace named Lightbringer is also there.

Varis decides to do some searching of his own and runs into three other Redbrands. He gets beaten down pretty hard and must flee back to the party who help support him to finish them off.

Back in the quarters of Iarno Albrek, Varis searches some papers on the desk and was able to figure out some information from the scatterd information. First, the Black Spider is a drow elf. Second, the Black Spider is searching for the Wave Echo Cave for the Forge of Spells. Dwarves and gnomes of the Phandelver's Pact used the forge to craft magical items. Third, the only ones in the hideout who knew the location of Cragmaw Castle were the bugbears. Iarno had tried to convince them to reveal the location but they wouldn't.

TOWNMASTER'S HALL, PHANDALIN

With the hideout fullly searched, the party decides to head back to Phandalin to talk with Harbin Wester and Sildar Hallwinter.

As they make their way past the guards at the entry of the hall, they see a sign noting Harbin's desire for help at Wyvern Tor.

Varis brags a bit to Harbin about their recent adventure but Harbin kindly laughs it off knowing some half-truths were being told. Harbin is happy to hear that the Redbrands are taken care of but has also heard that some frequent the tap house in the village. He also heard the news about saving Mirna Dendrar but made some uncaring comments about her husband Thel saying he could replace him.

Sildar Hallwinter reports that he has gotten some news that some dwarves had headed south for some excavation. He's not sure who they are but has wondered if they might be Gundren Rockseeker's brothers.

Having made their follow up with Phandalin's leaders, the party decides to head to Thundertree.

SWORD COAST - OVERLAND TRAVEL

It takes a few days trek to make it to Thundertree. Varis really wanted to head through the forest but the party preferred a safer route through the plains.

Despite arriving late at night, the party is excited to continue forth so they make their way to the Thundertree ruins

THUNDERTREE RUINS

While Varis and Nyx both have darkvision to help them see, Zephyr shares a torch with Dakari so everyone can have some visibility

Coming in from the west, there is some debate about whether to head along the north or to the south. They eventually go south but don't find much other than some weak twig blights.

Making their way back north, the party runs into a small area with some ash zombies. Despite going down, their fortitude keeps them alive

After the first round of fighting is finished, in the distance the party hears a treacherous roar

Campaign

The Sword Coast Calls Out

Protagonists