Session 002: Gambling Trip Report

General Summary

 

Summary

The party exits the Grotto, and as the afternoon Sun warms their faces, they realize the storage room was in a secret room in the Rock facing. The party asked Jeets about their location, and he explained they were very far south and to the east side of Carrune -- way far away from their intended destination. Apx. 10 days to Neyer through the Carrune islands, but many dangers with pirates and other things. Around a month to go around.  

Scenes

   

Jeets gives some insight about the island and village. as well as a crudely drawn map.

The party prepares to explore Heyton's Thorpe on Outding Refuge.

• It is a democratic thorp, small village, last run by Viggie Storr and possibly still the mayor. He is a decent chap, in his opinion.
• There is a Gambling den on the East side of the village.
• The garrison here is present but loosely staffed. The Mayor controls this police force.
• There is a library here, not the most prominent (such as the Grand Athenaeum of Elhyrst, a large library of Elhyrst in the Empire of Caedal (on the westside of Æwrûn
• There is an interesting lady, Helga, with interesting wares to the North, Helga's Herbs & Oddities.
• Also, some of the rocks in the harbor seem to have strange runes carved in them that glow; it looks helpful for ships navigating the entry.

 

Exploring Heyton's Thorpe

After escaping the Grotto, the party emerges to find themselves on the eastern side of Outding Refuge, far from their intended destination of Neyer. Jeets provides a crudely drawn map and explains that travel back to Neyer through the pirate-infested Carrune Islands would take about 10 days, or a month to go around.    

Key Locations & Discoveries

• Heyton's Thorpe: A democratic small village, possibly still run by Mayor Viggie Storr. It features a Gambling den called The Psychotic Frog, a loosely staffed garrison, and a library (though not as grand as the Grand Athenaeum of Elhyrst in the Empire of Caedal).
• Helga's Herbs & Oddities: A shop run by an interesting lady named Helga known for her wares, including a Healing Balm.
• Mysterious Runes: Strange, glowing runes are carved into the rocks in the harbor, seemingly aiding navigation.
• Wavecrest Tavern: Owned by Sigmund and Ingrid Bowerston. Here, the party learns:
• The White Dragon has been attacking all ships entering or leaving the island since early Fall, destroying three ships last year. One ship, owned by Drusen d'Jorasco with first mate Handsome Wilm, is currently stuck in the harbor.
• Sahuagin attacks outside the village began around the same time as the Dragon attacks.

 

The Party explores the village

• They went to Wavecrest Tavern owned by Sigmund Bowerston and his wife, Ingrid Bowerston.
• Sigmund Bowerston and his wife, Ingrid Bowerston state they say the Dragon attacks all ships coming or going.
• There were three ships last year at the beginning of Fall, and they were destroyed, but there is one ship in the harbor waiting for the Dragon to stop. It is owned by Drusen d'Jorasco and the shipmate Handsome Wilm.
• He also goes on about Sahuagin issues lately. They have been attacking anyone outside the village, and this seemed to start around the time of the Dragon attacks.
• They met Pradam Estorich.
• He got very morose and went on about the party he used to travel with and his claims how he is not of this world.
• He has a Silver chain necklace with charms that represent his Friends that were killed.
• He has been with this group for a year and is in his late teens.
• They also went to the Gambling hall had an Orc doorman, and the party played a few games.
 



Pradam Estorich's Revelation

At the tavern, Pradam Estorich becomes morose, claiming he is "not of this world." He reveals his previous party was killed and wears a Silver chain necklace with charms representing his lost Friends. He has been with the Fortunate Mead Heroes for about a year.  

Gambling and Rest

The party visits The Psychotic Frog Gambling hall, encountering an unnamed Orc doorman, and plays a few games before spending the night at the Wavecrest Tavern.  

Meeting the Mayor

The next morning, the party visits Mayor Viggie Storr, an older Human gentleman.  

The Mayor's Mission

Viggie reveals critical information and offers a mission:
• The Winter Problem: The White Dragon's presence has unnaturally turned the tropical island into a snowy landscape.
• Sahuagin Threat: The Sahuagin were previously repelled by a Crystal that emitted a hum only they could hear, but it has now frozen over. Sahuagin are using tunnels across the island, some connecting to a sahuagin-controlled island to the south, to bypass the previous deterrent.
• Previous Attempt: A party of five sent by the Mayor to repair the Crystal with a "Metal netting with some magical rocks" never returned.
• The Mission: The Mayor tasks the party with finding the missing group, finishing their mission to reactivate the Crystal, and recovering the fallen adventurers.
• Rewards: For completing the mission, Viggie offers free rooms, magical items (Ring of Alertness & Ring of Cold Resistance), Healing Potions, and gemstones. He emphasizes the importance of recovering the lost adventurers for their families.
• Activating the Crystal: The netting's magic can be activated by saying "Ignitus," but it gets hot quickly.
• Sahuagin Baron: The Mayor warns of a dangerous Sahuagin named Vekz Spluhr.
• Connection Theories: Some villagers believe the Sahuagin and Dragon are connected, while others are unsure.
   

Session Conclusion

The party is left at Mayor Viggie Storr's office, having accepted the mission to deal with the Crystal and the Sahuagin threat.   Experience & Leveling The party earned enough experience from milestones and combat to level up to Level 2.   Current Location: Left at Mayor Viggie Storr's office  
 
 
   

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Rewards Granted





• Outding Refuge Handrawn Map
 


Experience

 

t Milestone Experience: (50 each) | Total: 354 (Next Goal: 900) t

 

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Missions/Quests Completed

• Got to the Heyton's Thorpe
• Met many individuals of Outding Refuge
• Learned of a way to help stop the Sahuagin problem, there is a Crystal frozen
• Learned about a Sahuagin Baron threat
• Learned a bit about the White Dragon and the Winter situation here
   

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Character(s) interacted with

Characters

• Barlo
• Reginald Ivoryclaw
• Sas W.T. Rayce
• Shadow in the Snow
 
• Sigmund Bowerston
• Vekz Spluhr
• Pradam Estorich
• Helga
• Viggie Storr
• Ingrid Bowerston
• Jeets
• Drusen d'Jorasco
• Handsome Wilm
 
 

Creatures

• Human
• White Dragon
• Sahuagin
• Sahuagin Baron
• Dragon
• Crystal FlameSkull
• Orc
• Dragon
• Dragon Creatures
   

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Created Content




10 (Redfall)

 

• Redfall 1, 2020 KC - Redfall 2, 2020 KC

• The Menagerie Explore Heyton's Thorpe

 

— Timeline of The Mighty Menagerie

   

Locations

• Wavecrest Tavern
• Helga's Herbs & Oddities
• Heyton Family Crypt
• Heyton Manor
• Outding Refuge Village Storehouse
• Heyton Thorpe LIbrary
• Grand Athenaeum of Elhyrst
• Outding Refuge City Hall
• Outding Refuge Garrison Tower
• Psychotic Frog
 
• Carrune
• Outding Refuge
• Æwrûn
• Eushia
• Sun
• Grotto
 
• Elhyrst
• Heyton's Thorpe
• Neyer
 
 

Items of Note

• Ring of Cold Resistance
• Healing Balm
• Healing Potion
• Ring of Alertness
 
• Metal
• Crystal
• Silver
• Rock
 
 

Factions

• The Mighty Menagerie
• Empire of Caedal
• Fortunate Mead Heroes
 
 

Misc

• Locations
• Factions
• Redfall
• Items of Note
• Characters
• Timeline of The Mighty Menagerie
 
• Dead
 
• Gambling
 
• Friends
• Sleep
 
   

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Notes

• The White Dragon is attacking any ship that tries to enter or exit the area around the island. There is a single ship in the harbor waiting to leave.
• Since then the Sahuagin have become a major problem and they attack anyone outside of the village. There is a Crystal that used to keep them away from the island. A party went to fix the problem, they never returned.
• Reward if the Crystal and netting is handled, would appreciate info or possession of the lost adventurers.
• Some believe the Sahuagin and Dragon are connected...
• There are tunnels all over the island, and an island of Sahuagin south of here.
• There is a very dangerous Sahuagin Baron, Vekz Spluhr.
• Pradam Estorich is not of this world, and his party was all killed.
• Helga has a very interesting Healing Balm