Session 10: Fight The Night Report

General Summary

With the Dwarves safely teleported beyond the city walls Gabe returns to [The Red Dragon Inn and enters the discussion to move forward in the investigation/quest. 
After much maligning the party comes to the conclusion that recovering the trade goods from The Elder Brotherhood Headquarters should be their priority, after all, last time there a great wealth of goods was seen in an unattended room!
Like clockwork and as if in the know Barley Trowbridge joins the table to impart some wisdom upon the group.

"Going after a big score are we? I'm sure you'll succeed, experts of your renown, however I feel compelled to offer you this small trinket, some hearty trail rations for your journey!" 

 - Barley Trowbridge

Taking the small package from him Gabe spills the contents onto his hand, and as stated, a mix of nuts and dried berries, but also an odd thing. A cube of carved ivory with numbers etched into each side.

"What in the world could this be?"

- Gabe

After several moments of concentration Gabe quickly comes to the conclusion that this mere trinket is, in fact, a Cube of Force, a powerful device that can act as a shield against many attacks. Barley must care for the group if he's willing to share such an artifact with each of them, or perhaps he wants something in return?

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With the plan established and the destination is chosen off our heroes went, in search of great wealth. Making their way through the city they quickly came upon The Kings Tavern, the only known entrance to The Elder Brotherhood Headquarters. 
Struth enters the tavern under the guise of an invisibility spell cast on him by Gabe, the plan; he'll enter and scope out the cavern, see if any danger persists, if he's not returned in 5 minutes Gabe will teleport everyone else into the storage room and begin the pillaging.
Struth successfully negotiates the tavern and manages to make his way into the caves, after a small interjection with a worker he's able to approach the storeroom door and listen in, what he hears are sounds of work and discussion.

"IT'S A TRAP!"

Before he can act the party teleport into the room, the two men look up stunned at the arrival of 4 armed assailants. 
Bursting into action combat ensues and ranks are drawn, Struth drives in from behind the men, attacking from the safety of his invisibility while his friends form up into a fighting unit. Stepping back Petros starts to sing a hearty tune that inspires courage and strength in his comrades. Mal flings arrows into the fray while Gabe tussles with one of the men in an effort to close the door.
But alas despite her hearty stature, keen fighting stance, and overall expertise Fox succumbs to a huge amount of damage, but not before inflicting massive damage on her assailant.
Seeing his comrade fall Gabe leaps upon the body and quickly throws up protection, offered by Barley's Cube of Force, and with that, Petros changes tack and overpowers the mind of the greater opponent, this man quickly turning on his friend. 
The battle is short and the weaker of the two falls, and with that Gabe throws down a might Fire Ball spell which makes short work of the remaining fellow. 
The battle is won, but at what cost???

Rewards Granted

With minimal planning and quick decisions you were able to enter the lair of your sworn enemy with the intent to rob, the outcome, a valued member of your party died and who knows what rain of shit will now fall on you.
XP - 1800 each
Either way, it was a great game, well done and thank you.

Missions/Quests Completed

There wasn't much progression in this game, it was more about trying to gain quick wealth, I think next week will push it forwards after the effects of this game have been felt.

Character(s) interacted with

Barley Trowbridge

Campaign

Welcome to Alisar

Protagonists

Struth Hackett

Malar Naskin

Player Journals

...and then one fell. by Gabriel 'Gayle' Garcìa

Report Date

16 Dec 2019

Primary Location

The Elder Brotherhood Headquarters

Secondary Location

The Red Dragon Inn (Alisar)