Session 6: The F.B.N. and A Wet Elf

Campaign Date: 20th Kythorn 1495 DR
Session Date: June 24, 2025

Executive Summary

The adventuring party, now officially dubbed "F.B.N.," successfully completed their investigation into criminal activities targeting the Independent Smiths of the Chasm District. After confirming magical mind control on their captive Durgrim Black through official channels at the Cloak Tower, the party filed their report with the Halls of Justice and secured their contract completion. The session concluded with the group tracking down a key witness during Neverwinter's summer solstice celebrations, culminating in an impromptu performance that earned one party member the colorful moniker "Wet Elf."

Mission Developments

Official Investigation Closure

The party transported Durgrim Black via hired carriage to the Cloak Tower in the Tower District, where they met with Rahvin Nevermoor, a tower official. Through magical examination using high-level Detect Magic and Identify spells, Nevermoor confirmed the presence of powerful mind-altering enchantments on their prisoner. This discovery triggered the filing of an official magical incident report with the Halls of Justice.

The party surrendered key evidence including enchanted daggers bearing purple gems, additional gems recovered from Thedric Gearwright's workshop, and a Wand of Magic Missiles taken from Durgrim. Notably, both the wand and Durgrim's boots bore markings of the Ironmongers Guild, providing another investigative thread.

Nevermoor issued the party an official writ certifying completion of their Broken Sword Adventures Guild contract, formally recognizing their work under the name "F.B.N."

Secondary Opportunity

Before departing, Nevermoor presented the party with an off-the-books proposition: in exchange for performing an unspecified job, he would create an illegal duplicate of the Veiled Eye's Focus Gem surrendered as evidence. The arrangement requires a clandestine meeting at his workshop, Corvus Corax, the following evening.

Summer Solstice Complications

The Thunderkettle Meadery Incident

The party's search for witness John Summers led them to the Thunderkettle Meadery during Neverwinter's summer solstice festivities. The establishment was distributing complimentary "Angry Blue Mead," which proved to have compulsive properties affecting several party members. Despite Josette Trelay's aggressive intervention (including physical restraint of party members), the enchanted beverage created temporary operational difficulties.

Marketing Opportunity and Performance

Josette capitalized on the crowded venue to promote her "Ice Fire Hotness" mead from Beeme Brewery, with Valtair serving as product demonstrator. The mead granted Valtair temporary fire-breathing abilities, which he combined with magical enhancement to create an impressive display that earned 5 gold in tips and generated significant crowd interest.

The "Wet Elf" Spectacle

When John Summers attempted to exit via the service entrance, the party required a distraction. Kaladin orchestrated an impromptu betting pool, wagering on whether Valtair would remain dry while "walking on water." The performance involved Valtair teleporting above Bluelake and creating a magical bubble barrier. The inevitable failure—resulting in Valtair's spectacular plunge into the lake—earned him the title "Wet Elf" from Neverwinter's citizens and generated 41 gold in betting proceeds for Kaladin.

Session Conclusion

The session ended with Jilliean employing her magical pocket watch to immobilize John Summers, allowing Fordare to extract him from the crowd for questioning. This tactical success positioned the party to complete their information gathering regarding the larger conspiracy.

Outstanding Objectives

1. Immediate: Extract information from John Summers to obtain Big Boss's true identity and complete the protection contract arrangement
2. Near-term: Attend the clandestine meeting with Rahvin Nevermoor at Corvus Corax workshop to learn details of his proposed job
3. Ongoing: Continue investigation into the Ironmongers Guild connection revealed through the magical items analysis

Notable Achievements

• Successfully completed Broken Sword Adventures Guild contract with official recognition
• Established "F.B.N." as the party's official designation
• Generated significant income through creative crowd management (46 total gold earned)
• Maintained operational effectiveness despite magical compulsion effects
• Secured potential future opportunities through both official and unofficial channels

The session demonstrated the party's growing reputation and operational capabilities, while setting up multiple narrative threads for future development.