Session 002: Gambling Trip Report

12/12/2020

The Mighty Menagerie (1)

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Redfall 01, 2020KC

  Heyton's Thorpe, Outding Refuge   Recap

The Mighty Menagerie boarded a ship bound for Neyer but found themselves shipwrecked on the secluded island of Outding Refuge after a mutiny and a White Dragon attack. They explored a mysterious grotto, rescued a group of adventurers, and discovered new mysteries.  
 

Summary

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

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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