Sequence of Events
The session began as you arrived at Lady Jamandi Aldori's manor for a grand banquet. There, you met a motley collection of adventurers, including the disciplined mercenaries from Iron Wraith, the cocky barbarian Amiri, and the insufferably arrogant gnome Tartuccio. The evening was filled with social maneuvers: Aurelio failed to lift Amiri's enormous sword, Maven challenged her to an arm-wrestling match which led to mutual respect, Zogg and Nym confronted Tartuccio, and Gassi tried (and failed) to get the young bard Linsy to play a song.
Lady Jamandi and Mayor Iosif Salomanias then presented your mission: to clear the lawless Stolen Lands of bandits and monsters for the chance to establish your own barony with Brevoy’s support. Before the evening was over, Zogg discreetly left a mysterious letter he had found on Lady Jamandi's head table.
The peace of the night was short-lived. You were awakened by assassins storming your room. Led by Maven's immediate rage, you quickly thwarted the attack. Upon further investigation, you found the manor’s corridors filled with dead guards and murdered guests. A large-scale attack was underway.
The hunt for the perpetrators led you through an enchanting indoor garden where you defeated a group of assassins. Further in, you heard screams and found Linsy being attacked by an ogre-like monster. Together, and with the help of Linsy who bravely managed to stab the beast in the eyes, you were able to bring it down. The experience forged a bond between you and the young bard, who now follows you.
The chaos continued into the kitchen where an even more dangerous enemy awaited: a massive frost giant. The battle was brutal. The giant knocked down both Aurelio and Maven with its enormous fists and icy breath. With combined efforts and smart tactics, you finally managed to defeat it, but the victory was costly.
Great Mysteries & Clues
- Who is behind the coordinated and deadly attack on the manor and the invited guests?
- What was the “ghost” or entity that only
Gassicould see and which delivered his invitation? - What information was in the letter that
Zoggfound and left on LadyJamandi'stable? - What is the source of the strange sounds coming from the north after the fierce battle in the kitchen?
Before the Next Session
The manor is in chaos, and you are exhausted after two hard fights. You have just defeated a frost giant and saved your fallen comrades from the brink of death. However, the threat is not over. New, strange sounds are echoing from the northern part of the building. What else lurks in the shadows of Lady Aldori's manor?