Session 5: Warehouse 7 Aftermath and The Big Boss

Initial Situation

After one bandit escaped and the party successfully subdued the remaining bandits, F.B.N (formerly known as the party) dealt with the consequences of their warehouse confrontation.

Investigation Findings

Warehouse Contents

The investigation revealed that the warehouse contained equipment belonging to independent smiths from the Chasm District.

Bandit Identification

• Silver eye tattoos discovered behind each bandit's ears
• Tattoos matched those found on Fordare and the assassins who attempted to kill Freya
• This connection suggests a larger conspiracy at work

Captured Assets

• 20 gold pieces found in the bandits' pockets
• Bandits were stripped of all equipment before imprisonment

Prisoner Management

The subdued bandits were secured in the sewer system with heavy objects placed over the grates to prevent escape.

Durgrim Black - Key Prisoner

Equipment Seized

• Black battle axe
• Wand of magic missile
• Purple dagger
• Boots of Striding and Springing (discovered by Jilliean and Vralis)

Critical Evidence

Kall discovered a letter on Durgrim's person written by Ironmongers' Guild Master Thorik Hammerfall. The letter authorized a crackdown on independent smiths.

Mind Control Discovery

During interrogation, Durgrim exhibited concerning behavior:

• Struggled violently against his restraints
• Eyes became unfocused, staring into the distance
• Would suddenly refocus and question the party's identity and purpose
• Breakthrough moment: Durgrim communicated by writing Dwarven symbols in the dirt, asking for help

Party Conclusion: Durgrim is under the influence of mind control magic.

Security Arrangements

Fordare's Mission

Fordare was dispatched to The Beached Leviathan to hire protective guards for the operation.

Communication with Authorities

Josette attached a detailed note about the warehouse situation to Mercy and sent the bird courier to Nora with high confidence in successful delivery.

The Beached Leviathan Encounter

Initial Setback

• Fordare continued to feel crowd tension due to her presence
• Guards she knew personally were too intoxicated to provide assistance
• Several minutes of failed recruitment attempts

Big Boss Agreement

After unsuccessful attempts, Fordare was approached by Big Boss:

Character Description

• Thin man with a nervous tongue-clicking habit
• Known for shady dealings, though investigations consistently find his operations "above board"

Negotiation Terms

Despite initial reluctance due to the party's connection with The Broken Sword, Big Boss agreed to provide protection services:

Payment Structure:

• 20 gold pieces upfront
• 30 gold worth of mead from Josette
• 100 gold pieces on the 10th day

Service Agreement: Protection services for 10 days

Current Status

The party has secured temporary protection and established communication with authorities while managing captured prisoners and evidence of a larger conspiracy involving the Ironmongers' Guild and mind-controlled operatives.