Session 27 - 26 July 2025

Location: Belendar - Palace War Room, Palace Feast Hall, Fizwidget's Magical Reality (Toadstool Realm)
Date In-Game: Day 5 after Grand Tournament (evening)

Key Events

Pre-Feast War Room Briefing

Timeline Note: This briefing occurred "a couple of hours earlier" before the feast (flashback structure)

Attendees:

Full party (all five Riders of the Storm)
Party squires
Eldrin Oakenhart (Royal Advisor, recovering from injuries)

Strategic Planning Session:

Eldrin Oakenhart reviewed kingdom map and strategic objectives:

Map Overview Provided:

Campaign starting location: Island with door in mountain side
Sailed south initially, turned back due to ship encounters
First port: Canathalas
Journey north-east to Sylobelle (now Lady Odonia of Galantri's seat)
Mining town: Ulvenora to the north-west of Sylobelle
Current location: Belendar (capital city)
Full kingdom of Odessia displayed

Northern Territory Objectives:

Eldrin Oakenhart's recommended priorities:

Duchy of Neverwinter - Most important northern settlement, controls large area
Eastern Citadel - Gone quiet, borders the Badlands (orc/goblin/minotaur/troll territories)

Geographic Context:

Badlands: Wild lands occupied by orcs, goblins, minotaurs, trolls, ogres
Southern territories: Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade's responsibility to pacify
Immortal Draconian Empire: Southern border (not yet explored)
Chieftains of Nolunia: Northern territory with largest mountain on continent
Historical context: Ancient battle between goliaths and dwarves at northern pass

Additional Locations Mentioned:

Dragon Claw Island
Bane Watcher Citadel: Monastery door in mountain (separate from campaign start location)
Various keeps throughout northern territories
Thalas'Miriel: Cathedral to Ilmater, god of healing (old god)
Multiple taverns marked on travel routes

Heirloom Discussion:

DM clarified new heirloom mechanic:

Items can be placed in personal quarters at Stormhold Keep
Stats apply even when item at keep (not carried)
Example: Family banner hung in room provides benefits during travel
Opens options beyond typical equipment (mirrors, ornaments, decorations)
Will receive stat sheets like weapons
Some may benefit keep/army rather than individual

Army & Battle Mechanics Preview:

Large-scale troop combat coming
Some heirlooms may impact fortress/army rather than individual
Consequences system for keep performance

Fizwidget's Magical Reality

Initial Feast - First Magical Effects

Timeline: Evening feast, several hours after war room briefing

Party ate magical cherry cake - rolled D100 for effects:

Elvva Beltavar (78):

Food tasted extremely spicy
Clothes caught fire (no damage/pain)
Lost all non-magical clothing
Medal appeared: "Funniest Drunk in the City"
Left wearing only magical top (ToooAh's previous gift)
Naked from waist down

Elik'r Stormswallow (97) & Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian (same roll):

Both compelled to sing everything for duration
All speech must be sung

Ser Tessell Highfrost (34):

Gained master seducer ability
So powerful no one can resist advances
One hour duration

Lady Odonia of Galantri (28):

Aphrodisiac effect
Lustful attraction to first person seen
Target: Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade

Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian (55):

Tiny kitten shoved into arms during night
Kitten clings to Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian
Hisses at everyone else
Named "Catness Everclean"

First Drinks - Fizwidget Appears

Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian returned with tray of 6 shot glasses:

Each glass appeared different colour to each viewer
Liquid looked like favourite drink to each person
Actually all same magical substance

Effects (D100 rolls):

Ser Tessell Highfrost (35):

Lost consciousness for 30 minutes
Talked to Short Jane Goldie (pirate captain)
Joined pirate gang unknowingly
Woke with treasure map (parchment with tree, lines, X marking spot)

Elik'r Stormswallow (23):

Ended up in royal kitchen
Felt generous due to promotion to general
Left tip for servants
Gave away 136 gold pieces (all his money)

Lady Odonia of Galantri (80) & Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian (80 - same roll):

Joint effect
Targeted Elvva Beltavar (already half-naked)
Whispered and giggled about her attire
Discussed stealing her remaining clothing
Lady Odonia of Galantri distracted Elvva Beltavar while Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian snuck behind
Knocked Elvva Beltavar unconscious with "jab to neck"
Removed magical top (only remaining clothing)
Elvva Beltavar left completely naked

Elvva Beltavar (86):

Attempted to seduce Elik'r Stormswallow
Persuasion check: 9
Elik'r Stormswallow's Wisdom save: 23
Failed completely
"Obviously not ginger enough for him" - reference to Elik'r's early sexual encounter with Yavanna Lightwhisper

ToooAh (91):

Climbed onto table
Danced very suggestively
Sang anthem (national anthem of Odessia)
Performance roll: 11
Patrons threw money: 11 gold pieces earned

Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian:

Stole Elik'r Stormswallow's boot (one boot only)
Emerged from under table with girlish goliath laugh
Left Elik'r Stormswallow with one boot on, one off

Boar Hunt Interlude

Elik'r Stormswallow and Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian:

Both singing compulsively
Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian carrying Elik'r Stormswallow's stolen boot
Singing: "I've got his boot!"
Elik'r Stormswallow hopping/skipping on one boot
Headed into woods to hunt boar

ToooAh's Activities:

Found sprouting magical bean in bag
Flew to garden near castle (formerly Ser Silvar Glinnan's Mansion (Destroyed) burned manse location)
Planted bean in garden flower bed

Elvva Beltavar's Situation:

Completely naked after clothing theft
Approached Ser Roland Steelhart (18 years old, young knight)
Previous sparring partner from earlier sessions
Unlanded knight, unmarried, in party's command
Description: Chiselled face, striking deep blue eyes, dark tousled hair, tall athletic build, Jamie Lannister appearance with dark hair

Encounter with Ser Roland:

Elvva Beltavar: "Do you want to know why we're called the Riders? Let me show you how we got the name"
Had normal conversation while naked
Ser Roland: "Pleasure to see so much of you. I didn't recognise you with clothes on"
Ser Roland started removing own clothing
Both ended up naked
Implied intimate encounter
Duration: "30 seconds later. It was quick. Good for you" (Ser Roland is 18, inexperienced)

Princess's Chambers - Three-Way Competition

Lady Odonia of Galantri and Ser Tessell Highfrost both approached Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade:

Athletics checks to reach Princess first:

Lady Odonia of Galantri: 14
Ser Tessell Highfrost: 15
Ser Tessell Highfrost won (Lady Odonia of Galantri tripped over chair leg)

Lady Odonia of Galantri's Approach:

Asked Princess: "Can I have a word with you? In your chambers"
Very direct approach
Princess saw two naked people in hall (Elvva Beltavar and Ser Roland)
Princess: "I should really retire from this party"
Started walking away

Ser Tessell Highfrost's Approach:

As Princess walking away: "Darling Princess, can I have a moment of your time? Alone"
Princess motioned Ser Tessell Highfrost to follow
Seduction ability active (from cake)
Princess became lustful toward Ser Tessell Highfrost
Three entered chamber: Princess, Ser Tessell Highfrost, Lady Odonia of Galantri
Eldrin Oakenhart accompanied: "Keep you safe, my lady"
Spacious room with four-poster bed
Guards stationed outside

Boar Hunt Resolution

Location: Outskirts of city

Elik'r Stormswallow and Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian singing while hunting:

Both failed survival checks badly (3 and 2)
Singing scared off boars
Found faint sound instead

Gnome Trader Encounter:

Strange gnome appeared from bush
Dressed in top hat, flashy posh suit, big white ruffle collar
Large handlebar moustache, white hair, big beard
Red nose
Carrying pocket watch
Alice in Wonderland White Rabbit aesthetic
Introduced self: Fizwidget Spindleflash
Gave Elik'r Stormswallow the kitten
Said: "Let me introduce myself, I am Fizwidget Spindleflash"
Clicked pocket watch and disappeared

Boar Finally Found:

Elik'r Stormswallow's nose picked up scent
Boar appeared in corner of vision
Initiative roll: Elik'r Stormswallow 6, Boar won
Elik'r Stormswallow hefted spear and launched
Scene faded to black

Toadstool Discovery

ToooAh at Garden:

After planting bean:

Used talons to dig hole in flower bed
Placed bean in hole
Fizwidget appeared sitting on debris (from burned manse)
Fizwidget: "I see you're planting the bean I put in your bag. Are you going to water that?"
Clicked fingers - watering can appeared in ToooAh's hand
ToooAh: "Do you do tea as well?"
Fizwidget clicked - tea appeared
Smelled tea carefully, drank
Tea tasted of apple and ginger
ToooAh watered bean
Great toadstool sprouted immediately
Wooden door appeared in toadstool trunk
Door perfect size for ToooAh
Fizwidget: "Before we enter, you might want some friends. Toodaloo!"
Clicked and disappeared

Princess's Chamber - Fizwidget's Intervention

Three in chamber: Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade, Ser Tessell Highfrost, Lady Odonia of Galantri

Time slowed:

Princess frozen in mannequin-like state
Ser Tessell Highfrost and Lady Odonia of Galantri moving normal speed
Door shut behind them

Fizwidget Appearance:

Appeared in vanity mirror reflection
Sitting on top of wardrobe
"Greetings Ser Tessell Highfrost, Lady Odonia of Galantri. What fun is going on in this chamber?"
Disappeared, reappeared on Ser Tessell Highfrost's shoulder: "Well, I see what you're up to"
Disappeared, reappeared on Lady Odonia of Galantri's shoulder: "Oh. Ah, 2 people, one Princess. Who's gonna win?"
"Well, it's only one thing for it"
Clicked fingers

Reality Shift:

Only Ser Tessell Highfrost and Princess remained in room
Lady Odonia of Galantri vanished
Princess returned to normal (no longer frozen)
Seduction proceeded
Half hour passed (details left to imagination)

After Encounter:

Ser Tessell Highfrost's mind cleared (veil lifted)
Looked down: "I don't remember the Princess wearing an eyepatch!"
Actually Lady Odonia of Galantri (not Princess)
Lady Odonia of Galantri came out of trance
Lady Odonia of Galantri: "You drugged me!"
Lady Odonia of Galantri punched Ser Tessell Highfrost between eyes (athletics roll: 12)
No damage dealt
Both got dressed, returned to feast hall

Ser Roland Encounter Aftermath

Elvva Beltavar's Experience:

After intimate encounter:

Duration: 6 (rolled)
Brief encounter (Ser Roland young/inexperienced)
Both returned to feast

Return to Feast - Second Round of Drinks

All five party members back at table:

Elik'r Stormswallow (still singing): "I've caught a boar. What have you all done?"

ToooAh: "Come and explore the mushroom with me"

Ser Tessell Highfrost: "Not 'what', my dear chap, 'whom'"

Lady Odonia of Galantri: "Yes, by all means"

Zone of Truth Cast:

Elik'r Stormswallow cast Zone of Truth
10 minute duration
Charisma saving throw DC 13
Results: ToooAh (3), Elvva Beltavar (11), Lady Odonia of Galantri (4), Ser Tessell Highfrost (9)
Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian: Natural 20 (but would tell truth anyway)
All failed except Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian

Truth Telling:

ToooAh explained bean in bag, toadstool, door
Ser Tessell Highfrost: "Not entirely sure. I tried to seduce the Princess. Then she disappeared. And someone else was there"
Elik'r Stormswallow: "Who was that?"
Ser Tessell Highfrost: "Why don't you ask her?"
Everyone revealed their activities

Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's Return:

Going table to table: "I've got a cat! Meet Catness Everclean! It's a tiger. It's my tiger. No one can touch it"
Cat enjoying attention despite Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's possessiveness

Second Drinks - Fizwidget Returns

Wisdom Saving Throws (High DC):

Elik'r Stormswallow: 23 (success)
Others: All failed (under 15)

Fizwidget Appearance:

Elik'r Stormswallow pulled apple from fruit basket
Fizwidget emerged from basket
Sitting on side with legs crossed
"Why hello Riders. How are we doing? Come and join the party"
"Well, round 1 of the night is going swimmingly. Let's bring on round 2"
Clicked - four more shot glasses appeared

Elik'r Stormswallow's Choice:

Only one not compelled to drink
Fizwidget: "You don't want to be the odd one out do you? How very boring. I will have to choose from one of two boxes to have another"
Elik'r Stormswallow: "We shall see where this night goes"

Second Drink Effects (D100):

ToooAh (28):

Felt urge to burp after drinking
Bubbles caused very loud burp
Burps smell like bacon for next 24 hours

Ser Tessell Highfrost (15):

Urge to visit tavern/casino
Walked to town with Elvva Beltavar
Entered casino, went to bar
Fizwidget (as bartender): "Hello Ser Tessell Highfrost. Nice to see you've come here. I've heard you've got a beautiful voice. Why don't you show everybody?"
Clicked fingers
Ser Tessell Highfrost sang song to casino patrons
Song well-received by tavern keepers across land
Permanent effect: Free drinks at any tavern in exchange for songs
One barmaid (Rachel) entranced by song
Rachel becomes stalker/groupie - will follow Ser Tessell Highfrost everywhere

Elvva Beltavar (5):

Accompanied Ser Tessell Highfrost to casino
Urge to gamble
Played dice game (like craps)
Fizwidget as croupier: "Well hello Elvva Beltavar, how are you doing? Little line of chips?"
Created small pile of chips
First roll: 1 and 5
Time stopped
Fizwidget's voice: "Are you sure that's what you rolled? What would you like to roll?"
Explained two sixes = jackpot
Elvva Beltavar refused to cheat
Fizwidget clicked - dice changed to sixes anyway
Won 200 gold pieces worth of tokens
Fizwidget appeared from croupier: "2nd round"
Second gambling round occurred
Additional rolls: 3 and 4
Total winnings: 1000 gold pieces

Elik'r Stormswallow (23):

Picked Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian as target
Felt urge to take Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian somewhere
Walked to local chapel
Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian: "What in the hell are you doing out here?"
Elik'r Stormswallow: "Honestly, not quite sure. But weirdly it feels right"
Proposed marriage on one knee
Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian attempted to say no
Time stopped
Fizwidget: "The proposal is not going so well, is it? Are you sure this is the man you want to marry?"
Elik'r Stormswallow: "If I knew I had a choice, no"
Fizwidget: "I heard, yes"
Clicked fingers
Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian: "Definitely n... Yes! What, did I just say? Obviously I meant n...yes! Ahh, what am I doing?"
Both walked into chapel
Temple master conducted ceremony
Fizwidget: "Right then. That should be interesting. I've got the rings here"
Gave rings to both
Married - metal rings embedded into skin
Fizwidget: "I pronounce you... Well, you're a couple of weirdos really aren't you? But whatever you are, and the cat. Well, I guess he's my wedding gift"
Clicked - faded away

Lady Odonia of Galantri (80):

Asked to name potential sidekick
Named: "Flossy"
Sat at table after companions left
Looked at ToooAh: "I do like birds. I should get one"
Walked around town
Found parrot in shop window
Stole parrot
Parrot's face changed to Fizwidget
Fizwidget: "Well, you've found a new friend have you? I sure hope you enjoy this one. What's its name?"
Lady Odonia of Galantri: "Flossy"
Fizwidget: "Beautiful name. I'm sure it will help wonders in all your conversations to come"
Clicked
Parrot (Flossy) compelled to sit on shoulder
Parrot insults everyone Lady Odonia of Galantri speaks to

Return to Feast - Third Round Setup

Half hour later - all returned to feast hall:

Status check:

Elik'r Stormswallow: Married to Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian
ToooAh: Bacon burps
Elvva Beltavar: 1000 gold richer
Ser Tessell Highfrost: Free tavern drinks + stalker (Rachel)
Lady Odonia of Galantri: Insulting parrot (Flossy)

ToooAh's Insistence:

Repeatedly urged party to explore toadstool
"Come and explore the mushroom with me"

Lady Odonia of Galantri's Parrot:

Lady Odonia of Galantri to Ser Tessell Highfrost: "So have you got anything to say for yourself?"
Flossy (parrot): "Because you've got a small dick!"
Parrot insults everyone Lady Odonia of Galantri talks to

Journey to Toadstool:

All five travelled to garden together
Fizwidget appeared, disappeared
Approach to toadstool door

Door Appearance to Each Person:

ToooAh: Simple wooden door
Ser Tessell Highfrost: Ornate door with gold trimmings and handles
Elvva Beltavar: Military-style door resembling Arena
Elik'r Stormswallow: Appeared as kennel/bird cage
Lady Odonia of Galantri: Not specified

Toadstool Entrance - Box Choice

Fizwidget Appeared:

Walked around toadstool, hand on doorknob
"This one's of life and death. I'd choose life"
"Hopefully you can pass because a lot will come to pass in the future"
Two big presents appeared
"The one on the left or the one on the right"
Party debated: Right won vote

Left Box (Not Chosen):

Fizwidget opened to show
Portal inside showing Ser Silvar Glinnan
Live feed of Ser Silvar Glinnan training troops at Stormhold Keep
"Nothing, that's another person who's close to yourselves that you may want to save"

Right Box (Chosen):

Opened - empty room with portal
Door visible through portal
Party walked through into empty room
Table in centre
Large door at end
Nothing else in room initially

Toadstool Realm - Fizwidget's Challenges

First Room - Size Puzzle

Room Description:

Empty room with table
Door at far end
Appears normal-sized to party

ToooAh's Potion:

Received potion earlier (bottle with arrow pointing up)
Note: "A sip will do"
Offered to party: "Does anybody wanna drink a sip of my potion?"
Elik'r Stormswallow accepted first

Size Change Effect:

Elik'r Stormswallow drank - grew to normal size (party were tiny)
ToooAh drank - grew to normal size
Elvva Beltavar drank - grew to normal size
Ser Tessell Highfrost drank - grew to normal size
Lady Odonia of Galantri drank - grew to normal size
All now normal-sized in room that seemed normal

Room Revelation:

Originally party was miniaturised
Drinking potion restored normal size
Would have found items if stayed small
Being large meant nothing to find

Second Portal:

Door opened at end of room
Revealed portal to next area
Party proceeded through

Carnival Realm

Entry:

Emerged into large carnival
Many strange creatures (unfamiliar types)
Carnival atmosphere, colourful tents
Music playing

Fizwidget's Greeting:

Appeared as ringmaster
Gave each party member one token
"Just a run"
Showed potential consequences

Illusions of Failure:

Each person saw different threat:
Ser Silvar Glinnan's face decapitated
Ser Tessell Highfrost's arm chopped off
ToooAh's wing severed
Lady Odonia of Galantri's leg removed
Elvva Beltavar's eye lost (appropriate to eyepatch)
"Should you lose..."

Challenge 1: Strongman Bell

Challenge Description:

Hammer striking bell mechanism
Hit bell to make it ring at top

Elik'r Stormswallow's Attempt:

Accepted challenge
Fizwidget: "Are you ready to lose, guys?"
"One for practice, and one for your life"
Practice swing: Natural 20 (Strength + D20)
Hit ground, missed bell completely
Fizwidget: "What? Try it all you want and fail"
Actually succeeded despite narrative
Hit bell - rang perfectly
Token remained intact
Fizwidget chose to take 10 temporary HP instead

Challenge 2: Coconut Shy

Challenge Description:

Throw balls to knock coconuts off stands
Three coconuts, four shots given
Elvva Beltavar chosen as participant

Elvva Beltavar's Attempts:

First throw: 17 - missed
Second throw: 7 - hit one coconut
Third throw: 18 - missed (hit back wall)
Fourth throw: (not recorded) - missed
Result: Only one coconut hit
Failed challenge

Fizwidget's Punishment:

"What can I take from you?"
Elvva Beltavar felt forgetful
Lost prepared spells (forgot certain spells)

Challenge 3: Unstable Bridges

Challenge Description:

Chocolate river below
Moving, unstable bridges
Must cross three sections with safe zones between
Similar to contraption ToooAh encountered at previous fair
Cramped space (difficult to fly)

Ser Tessell Highfrost's Attempt:

Chosen as participant
Acrobatics checks required (3 total)
First bridge: 9 - barely made it across, stumbled
Second bridge: 17 - speed increased, fell to one knee but continued
Third bridge: 12 - stumbled toward middle, regained footing
Successfully crossed all three bridges
Token saved

Challenge 4: Mirror Maze

Challenge Description:

Pavilion with single word: "MIRRORS"
Glass maze, reflections everywhere
Intelligence checks to navigate

ToooAh's Attempt:

Intelligence checks (not ToooAh's strength)
First check: 8 - walked into glass immediately
Second check: 14 - walked into another piece of glass
Third check: (not recorded) - couldn't find exit or entrance
Lost in maze completely
Failed challenge

Fizwidget's Punishment:

ToooAh felt weird
Looked in mirror - wings disappearing
Wings faded away completely
Left as normal human (no wings, but kept beak)

Challenge 5: Archery Range

Challenge Description:

"You've heard of hook a duck. It's only fun if you're a duck"
Fizwidget clicked fingers

Lady Odonia of Galantri's Transformation:

Transformed into duck
Flossy (parrot) still on shoulder
Placed in pond
Gnomes with hooks surrounding pond
Hooks sized like scythes (lethal)
Must swim around pond once without being hooked

Lady Odonia of Galantri's Attempts:

Athletics checks required
First: 13 - hook came down, almost hit, narrowly avoided
Second: 7 - scythe came down, hooked Lady Odonia of Galantri
Failed challenge
Token lost

Fizwidget's Punishment:

"What can I take from you?"
Showed portal image of Stormhold Keep
Ser Silvar Glinnan training troops
Showed Lady Odonia of Galantri's dog
Lady Odonia of Galantri: "You're not taking my dog"
Dog disappeared from image
Dog taken (status unclear - threat or actual)

Offer to Win Back:

Fizwidget offered chance to win dog back
Game: Life and death
Party vote required
Votes: ToooAh (nothing to lose), Ser Tessell Highfrost (against), Lady Odonia of Galantri (for), Elvva Beltavar (for), Elik'r Stormswallow (vote unclear)
Decided to flip coin
Coin flip: Tails (lost)

Coin Flip Result:

Lost coin flip
Portal showed Stormhold Keep
Figure emerged behind Ser Silvar Glinnan
Sword went through Ser Silvar Glinnan's back
Ser Silvar Glinnan killed (in vision)
Fizwidget: "They should have kept a better watch on those castles. I should have kept a better watch on that"

Attempted Attack on Fizwidget

ToooAh's Action:

Attempted to punch Fizwidget
Attack roll: 8
Fizwidget spun theatrically
Attack missed completely, hit floor

ToooAh's Offer:

"Wait, one second. Reverse what you have done. Bring us back Ser Silvar Glinnan. And all the stuff you have taken from us. And I will owe you a favour"
Fizwidget rejected offer
Party debated better offer

Lady Odonia of Galantri's Negotiation:

"Why are you doing this?"
Fizwidget: "What to me I'd say that's fun. It's not very fun. Oh, it does. Look at all the fun everyone else is having"
Showed laughing gnomes around carnival
Lady Odonia of Galantri: "All I can say is is that your fault and the Riders of the Storm my pros. I've got to take something from you"
Referenced gnome shot in eye from campaign beginning
Fizwidget acknowledged but noted it wasn't intentional
Lady Odonia of Galantri: "But it wasn't intentionally, and I did have a penalty, and I did have to go to jail, and I haven't done it since"

Fizwidget's Response:

Clicked finger
Lady Odonia of Galantri's mouth disappeared
Just skin over mouth area
Cannot speak (still has sign language)

Further Negotiation:

Elvva Beltavar asked if anything could be done to apologise
Ser Tessell Highfrost: "Is there anything that you and the gnomes I can, I can do for you to repay to say sorry and so we can get everything back that you have taken? Please"
Ended with very polite "please"
Fizwidget pleased by politeness

Main Arena - Performance Challenge

Fizwidget's Family:

Clicked - transported party to main pavilion
Centre ring surrounded by thousands of seats
Thousands of gnomes in audience
All booing
Fizwidget: "Well, meet my family"
"At the moment they're all angry"
Elvva Beltavar: "I'm so sorry about your cousin or brother"
Fizwidget: "That's the old pull-out boost towards you"
Gnomes had thumbs down

The Challenge:

Fizwidget: "I suppose then you better put on the performance of your life"
Must entertain gnome audience
Group skill check (all participate)
Quality and coordination matter

Planning Phase:

Party debated what to perform
Ser Tessell Highfrost: "Follow my lead"
Planned play-fighting between Ser Tessell Highfrost and Elvva Beltavar
Elvva Beltavar would actually hit Ser Tessell Highfrost a few times
Crowd would enjoy violence against Elvva Beltavar's attacker (gnomes angry at her)
Lady Odonia of Galantri wanted toy rubber-sucker arrow
Fizwidget refused rubber arrows ("What is this rubber you speak of?")
Decided on apple on head trick (William Tell style)
Lady Odonia of Galantri would shoot apple off Elvva Beltavar's head
If missed, would hit Elvva Beltavar (gnomes would love)

Available Equipment:

Rings above (trapeze)
Hoops for jumping through
Lions present (could tame/ride)

Performance Begins:

Elvva Beltavar's Action:

Attempted acrobatics (floor routine)
Forward handspring to backward somersault
Roll: 27 (excellent)
Then Ser Tessell Highfrost would punch her

Ser Tessell Highfrost's Action:

Fist past Elvva Beltavar's face (missing intentionally)
Rolled into position
Pulled out torches from backpack
Fire eating performance
Added juggling while torches on fire
Performance check: 21 (very good)

Lady Odonia of Galantri's Action:

Attempted to tame lion
Animal Handling: 27 (excellent)
Successfully tamed lion
Mounted lion
Lion jumped through hoop
Lady Odonia of Galantri riding on back

ToooAh's Action:

Flew to lion
As lion landed after hoop, ToooAh kicked it in face
Acrobatics: 30 (critical success - rolled dirty 20)
Kicked lion, pulled Elvva Beltavar off
Caught Elvva Beltavar in mid-air
Both flying

Elik'r Stormswallow's Action:

Summoned celestial warhorse (Find Steed spell)
Hopped on top, standing on horse's back
Juggling torches while horse rode around arena
Performance: 12

First Round Results:

Elik'r Stormswallow dropped one torch
Torch caught fire, fell on straw-lined arena floor
Straw started burning
Elvva Beltavar let go of rope, falling
ToooAh had kicked lion (successfully caught Elvva Beltavar)
Lady Odonia of Galantri fired two arrows randomly overhead
Ser Tessell Highfrost's lute still out of tune

Second Round:

ToooAh's Action:

Lion leaping at her face after kick
Backward somersault away
Kicked lion in jaw during flip
Acrobatics: Dirty 20 (excellent)

Elik'r Stormswallow's Action:

Noticed Elvva Beltavar falling
Backflipped off horse
Telepathic bond with horse - commanded it to catch Elvva Beltavar
Acrobatics: 13 (adequate)

Ser Tessell Highfrost's Action:

Annoyed with out-of-tune lute
Bashed lute on floor
Threw lute in air
Cast Sacred Flame on it (burned lute)
Performance: 14

Lady Odonia of Galantri's Action:

Jumped onto lion's back (after ToooAh kicked it)
Attempted to ride around arena waving
Animal Handling: (exact roll not recorded but successful)

Elvva Beltavar's Action:

Did flip while falling
Attempted to land on horse
Acrobatics: 7 (failed)
Landed on horse but legs apart
"Not pretty" landing
Straddled horse awkwardly

Second Round Results:

ToooAh successfully kicked lion
Lady Odonia of Galantri jumped on lion's back
Lion flipped backward from kick
Lion landed on top of Lady Odonia of Galantri
Ser Tessell Highfrost destroyed lute with Sacred Flame
Elvva Beltavar landed awkwardly on horse

Gnome Audience Reaction:

Of 1000 gnomes present
Vote: Green (approve) or Red (disapprove)
Final tally: 706 Green, 294 Red
Performance approved - party survives
Earned back Ser Silvar Glinnan

Fizwidget's Judgment:

"Right then. What a unique performance... A crock of shit, but it will do"
"Minions, what say youuuu? Green or Red?"
"You need half to survive"
706 approved
"So that earns you, Ser Silvar Glinnan"

Final Challenge - Knife Throwing

Setup:

Fizwidget: "Now, I need two volunteers"
Ser Tessell Highfrost and Elik'r Stormswallow volunteered
Two sticks offered: one long, one short
Ser Tessell Highfrost picked left
Drew long stick
Elik'r Stormswallow got short stick

Positions:

Elik'r Stormswallow transported to wheel (victim)
Wheel appeared at end of arena
Ser Tessell Highfrost opposite with knives
Knife-throwing challenge

Stakes:

Fizwidget: "This is for everything to go back to what it was"
"Let's see if we can survive"
Wheel started spinning

First Throw:

Ser Tessell Highfrost aimed between arm and leg
D20 roll: 12 (no modifiers)
Knife flew, missed Elik'r Stormswallow's leg slightly
Embedded in board next to leg

Second Throw:

Ser Tessell Highfrost aimed between legs
D20 roll: Natural 1
Aiming between legs with natural 1
Hit Elik'r Stormswallow's left testicle
Embedded in left testicle
10 piercing damage

Third Throw:

Ser Tessell Highfrost aimed at right flank
D20 roll: 15
Knife embedded in board on right flank
Successful throw

Final Throw - Apple:

Fizwidget clicked - apple appeared in Elik'r Stormswallow's mouth
"I suppose there's something missing from this picture"
"It's all down to you Ser Tessell Highfrost. Spinney-spin!"
Wheel started spinning faster
Ser Tessell Highfrost turned around
Threw knife backwards (blind throw)
DM rolled: Natural 20
Knife impaled apple perfectly
Elik'r Stormswallow spinning with knives on either side, one between legs (bleeding), apple impaled

Fizwidget's Judgment:

"Well, that was entertaining. An unexpected plot twist"
"I don't know whether to put you all back together or not"
"Well, a deal's a deal"
Clicked fingers

Return to Reality

Flash of Light:

Party appeared outside toadstool (back at manse garden)
All back to normal conditions
ToooAh's wings restored
Elvva Beltavar's spells restored
Lady Odonia of Galantri's mouth restored
Manse still burned down (not restored)

Ambiguous Status:

Ser Silvar Glinnan - no confirmation if returned
Dog - no confirmation if returned
Party unsure if deal fully honoured

D6 Roll for Presents:

Presents Distributed:

Fizwidget clicked - four presents appeared
One to Ser Tessell Highfrost
One to ToooAh
One to Elvva Beltavar
One remaining between Elik'r Stormswallow and Lady Odonia of Galantri (both rolled 6)

Dispute Resolution:

Fizwidget: "You decide, who's is it?"
Lady Odonia of Galantri: "You can have it"
Elik'r Stormswallow: "Already have a cape and a shield, you have it"
ToooAh: "Why don't you just open it up then decide?"
Lady Odonia of Galantri: "I'm having it"
Elik'r Stormswallow: "She can have it unless I want it, and I'll trade"
Lady Odonia of Galantri took present

Magical Items Received

Ser Tessell Highfrost - Iron Circlet

Description:

Iron crown/circlet
Simple band design
Not ornate
Magical in nature
Properties unknown

ToooAh - Magical Rope

Description:

Rope with glimmer in random parts
Magical in nature
Can wear around body like mountaineering rope
Properties unknown

Elvva Beltavar - Founder's Wand

Description:

Simple wand
Called "Founder's Wand"
Magical in nature
Properties unknown

Lady Odonia of Galantri - Hide Armour

Description:

Hide armour
Magical in nature
Properties unknown

Elik'r Stormswallow

Received: Nothing (disputed present given to Lady Odonia of Galantri)

Reality Confirmed

DM Statement (03:14:29): "OK, as you're all back to normal"

Effects Reversed:

Marriage between Elik'r Stormswallow and Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian - Never happened
Elvva Beltavar's nakedness - Reversed
Singing compulsion - Ended
Ser Tessell Highfrost's seduction ability - Ended
Lady Odonia of Galantri's attraction - Ended
Flossy the insulting parrot - Gone
Rachel the stalker - Gone
All magical cake effects - Reversed

Effects Permanent:

Four magical items (circlet, rope, wand, hide armour) - Real and kept
Ser Silvar Glinnan's status - Ambiguous (possibly alive)
Dog's status - Ambiguous (possibly alive)
Elvva Beltavar's 1000 gold - Status unclear
Elik'r Stormswallow's 68 gold loss - Status unclear
ToooAh's 11 gold from dancing - Status unclear

Return to Castle

Final Scene:

Party appeared back in garden outside toadstool
Toadstool disappeared
Wondered if experience was real
Have physical magical items as proof
Returned to castle to sleep

Next Session Preview:

Will assemble new army (712 troops)
Head back to Stormhold Keep
Begin northern campaign

NPCs Encountered

New NPCs

Fizwidget Spindleflash - Gnome trickster/carnival master, top hat and flashy posh suit with white ruffle collar, handlebar moustache, white hair, big beard, red nose, pocket watch, Alice in Wonderland aesthetic, flair for theatrical, enjoys creating chaos and defying order, controls magical carnival, thousands of gnome family members, claims party shot his cousin/brother in eye, created entire magical reality experience, gave party magical items

Ser Roland Steelhart - Young knight (18 years old), unlanded, unmarried, chiselled face, striking deep blue eyes, dark tousled hair (naturally messy), tall and athletic, Jamie Lannister appearance with dark hair, in party's command, previous sparring partner with Elvva Beltavar, intimate encounter during magical reality (never actually happened)

Rachel - Barmaid entranced by Ser Tessell Highfrost's song, would have become stalker/groupie, followed everywhere, created during magical reality (never actually existed)

Short Jane Goldie - Pirate captain, tricorn hat, eye patches, hooks for hands, new crew, recruited Ser Tessell Highfrost during magical reality (never actually happened), gave treasure map

Mentioned NPCs

Eldrin Oakenhart - Royal Advisor, recovering from injuries, led war room briefing, reviewed kingdom map and strategic objectives

Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade - Target of Lady Odonia of Galantri's attraction (magical effect), intimate encounter with Ser Tessell Highfrost during magical reality (never actually happened)

Ser Silvar Glinnan - Military advisor, shown training troops at Stormhold Keep in Fizwidget's portal, threatened with death in failed coin flip, status ambiguous after reality reset

Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian - Married to Elik'r Stormswallow during magical reality (never actually happened), given kitten "Catness Everclean," went boar hunting while singing

Duke Vallandor Firebloom - Rules Neverwinter, mentioned as highest-ranking noble in northern territories, key strategic target

Locations Visited

Belendar - Palace War Room - Strategic briefing with Eldrin Oakenhart, reviewed kingdom map and northern campaign objectives

Belendar - Palace Feast Hall - Initial magical cherry cake consumption, multiple rounds of magical drinks, Fizwidget's first appearances

Belendar - Palace Guest Chambers - Princess's chambers, three-way encounter during magical reality

Belendar - City Streets/Woods - Boar hunting expedition, various magical effect locations

Belendar - Casino/Tavern - Ser Tessell Highfrost's singing performance, Elvva Beltavar's gambling wins

Belendar - Local Chapel - Marriage ceremony between Elik'r Stormswallow and Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian

Belendar - Garden (Former Manse Location) - Bean planting, toadstool sprouting, portal entrance and exit

Fizwidget's Toadstool Realm - Magical pocket dimension with multiple challenge rooms

Fizwidget's Carnival Arena - Main performance arena with thousands of gnome spectators

Mentioned Locations

Neverwinter - Duchy controlling large northern area, ruled by Duke Vallandor Firebloom, primary strategic target

Eastern Citadel - Gone silent, borders Badlands

Badlands - Wild lands occupied by orcs, goblins, minotaurs, trolls, ogres

Stormhold Keep - Party's base, Ser Silvar Glinnan shown training troops

Immortal Draconic Empire - Southern border, blocked by sandstorm ("DLC locked")

Chieftains of Nolunia - Northern territory with continent's largest mountain

Bane Watcher Citadel - Monastery in mountain (different from campaign start location)

Dragon Claw Island - Mentioned on map

Canathalas - Port town (first stop in campaign)

Sylobelle - Lady Odonia of Galantri's seat

Ulvenora - Mining town

Quest Updates

Active Quests

Rally the North - Status: Active (NOT STARTED)

Primary target: Neverwinter (Duke Vallandor Firebloom)
Objective: Unite northern territories for Princess
Authority: Kill/destroy rebels
Forces: 712 troops granted
Will begin next session after returning to Stormhold Keep

Secure Eastern Border - Status: Active (NOT STARTED)

Eastern Citadel gone silent
Borders Badlands (orc/goblin/minotaur/troll territory)
Secondary priority to Rally the North

Visit Bane Watcher Citadel - Status: Active (URGENT)

Elvva Beltavar's corruption advanced (sprite manifestation Session 26)
Training needed for Bane abilities
Location: Island in central lake
Timing: Party's choice (before or after northern campaign)

Civil War - Eagle vs Falcon - Status: Active (ONGOING)

Kingdom split 50/50
Ser Alvar Flowers leading southern rebellion
Party commissioned as Marshals of the North
Must rally northern nobles before Falcon faction

The Bane Influence - Status: Active (CRITICAL)

Elvva Beltavar: Sprite manifestation, overflow risk
Dormant commands: ToooAh (kill Ser Tessell Highfrost), Lady Odonia of Galantri (kill Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian), Patriarch Siegfried Wildner (betray the mole)
Elik'r Stormswallow: Psychological curse ("It's your fault")

Mysteries

Fizwidget Spindleflash - Status: New Mystery

What is he? (Fey? Trickster god? Powerful gnome?)
Why target the party specifically?
Were the magical items a reward or trap?
What was the true purpose of the toadstool realm?
Was everything truly reversed or are there lingering effects?
Will he return?

Magical Items Properties - Status: Active

Iron circlet (Ser Tessell Highfrost) - unknown abilities
Magical rope (ToooAh) - unknown abilities
Founder's Wand (Elvva Beltavar) - unknown abilities
Hide armour (Lady Odonia of Galantri) - unknown abilities

Treasure Map - Status: Active

Parchment with tree, lines, and X
Given during pirate recruitment (magical reality)
Does it still exist after reality reset?
If real, where does it lead?

Ongoing From Previous Sessions

Thalas/Elincia Flowers/Lady Alysanne - Status: Active

Escaped Session 26 via fire teleportation
"The war has only just begun"
"The kingdom will be ours"
Whereabouts unknown

Avicia's Education - Status: Pending Decision

Rightful heir to throne (secret)
Magical prodigy
Decision needed: Patriarch, party, or Citadel

Ser Silvar Glinnan & Dog Status - Status: Ambiguous

Threatened in Fizwidget's challenges
Vision showed Ser Silvar Glinnan killed
Status after reality reset unclear
Need to verify when returning to Stormhold Keep

Combat Encounters

No Traditional Combat This Session

Challenge Encounters (Fizwidget's Carnival)

Strongman Bell Challenge:

Opponent: Mechanism requiring strength
Participant: Elik'r Stormswallow
Result: Success (despite narrative confusion)
Consequence: 10 temporary HP taken instead of permanent loss

Coconut Shy Challenge:

Opponent: Three coconuts
Participant: Elvva Beltavar
Result: Failure (1 of 3 hit)
Consequence: Lost prepared spells

Unstable Bridges Challenge:

Opponent: Moving bridges over chocolate river
Participant: Ser Tessell Highfrost
Result: Success (barely)
Consequence: None (kept token)

Mirror Maze Challenge:

Opponent: Glass maze (Intelligence required)
Participant: ToooAh
Result: Failure (lost in maze)
Consequence: Lost wings (temporary - reversed)

Hook a Duck Challenge:

Opponent: Gnomes with scythe-sized hooks
Participant: Lady Odonia of Galantri (as duck)
Result: Failure (hooked on second attempt)
Consequence: Dog taken (status ambiguous after reset)

Life and Death Coin Flip:

Opponent: Chance
Result: Loss
Consequence: Ser Silvar Glinnan killed in vision (status ambiguous)

Arena Performance Challenge:

Opponent: 1000 gnome audience
Participants: All five party members
Result: Success (706 green vs 294 red)
Consequence: Earned back Ser Silvar Glinnan (possibly)

Knife Throwing Challenge:

Opponent: Accuracy while target spins
Participants: Ser Tessell Highfrost (thrower), Elik'r Stormswallow (target)
Result: Mixed (hit testicle, but final throw Natural 20)
Consequences: 10 piercing damage to Elik'r Stormswallow (reversed), perfect apple shot

Loot & Rewards

Magical Items (Permanent)

Ser Tessell Highfrost:

Iron Circlet - Simple iron band, magical properties unknown

ToooAh:

Magical Rope - Glimmering rope, can wear as mountaineering rope, properties unknown

Elvva Beltavar:

Founder's Wand - Simple wand, properties unknown

Lady Odonia of Galantri:

Hide Armour - Magical hide armour, properties unknown

Elik'r Stormswallow:

Nothing (disputed present given to Lady Odonia of Galantri)

Currency Changes (Status Unclear - Magical Reality)

Possible Changes:

Elvva Beltavar: +1000 gold (gambling winnings)
Elik'r Stormswallow: -136 gold (servant tips)
ToooAh: +11 gold (table dancing)
Ser Tessell Highfrost: Unknown (pirate recruitment, singing performances)

Resolution Needed: Verify if gold changes persisted after reality reset

Items of Uncertain Status

Treasure Map:

Received from Short Jane Goldie
Parchment with tree, lines, X marking spot
May or may not exist after reality reset

Ser Silvar Glinnan:

Status ambiguous after reality reset
Need to verify alive when returning to keep

Lady Odonia of Galantri's Dog:

Status ambiguous after reality reset
Need to verify alive when returning to keep

Character Status

Injuries & Conditions

All Party Members:

Reality Reset - All magical effects from Fizwidget's realm reversed
Returned to pre-feast status
No lasting injuries from toadstool challenges

Temporary Effects (All Reversed):

Elvva Beltavar: Nakedness, spell loss
ToooAh: Wing loss, bacon burps
Lady Odonia of Galantri: Mouth removal, duck transformation, insulting parrot
Elik'r Stormswallow: Marriage, singing compulsion, testicle injury
Ser Tessell Highfrost: Seduction ability, pirate recruitment
Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian: Marriage, kitten companion

Permanent Acquisitions:

Four magical items (see Loot section)
Possible gold changes (unclear)
Possible treasure map (unclear)

Ongoing Conditions (From Previous Sessions)

Elvva Beltavar:

Bane corruption CRITICAL (sprite manifestation Session 26)
Must take Warlock level 2 next level
Overflow risk

Elik'r Stormswallow:

Psychological curse ("It's your fault")
Sent 50 gold to Guy's family (Session 26)

Ser Tessell Highfrost:

Permanent facial scar (Session 23)
Dagger wound through hand (necrotic - Session 26)
Knighted: "Ser Tessell Highfrost"
General of the Left

Lady Odonia of Galantri:

Lady of Sylobelle
Royal Advisor (left of throne)
General of the North
Dormant Bane command (kill Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian)

ToooAh:

Chariot General
Dormant Bane command (kill Ser Tessell Highfrost)
Adopted Avicia (rightful heir)

Memorable Moments

Session 27 - Fizwidget Spindleflash - Gnome trickster created entire magical reality experience starting from feast, including forced marriage between Elik'r Stormswallow and Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian, Elvva Beltavar's complete nakedness after clothing burned off, multiple magical challenges in toadstool realm with thousands of gnome family members watching, threatened to kill Ser Silvar Glinnan and dog, ultimately reversed all effects but gave party four permanent magical items.

Session 27 - Ser Tessell Highfrost - Natural 1 knife throw hit Elik'r Stormswallow's left testicle (10 piercing damage) while Elik'r Stormswallow strapped to spinning wheel, followed by turning around and throwing backwards blindly for final shot, rolled Natural 20, perfectly impaled apple in Elik'r Stormswallow's mouth. Earlier gained master seducer ability causing intimate encounter that swapped between Princess and Lady Odonia of Galantri mid-encounter.

Session 27 - Elvva Beltavar - Lost all clothing when magical cake made skin catch fire (no damage), left completely naked when Lady Odonia of Galantri and Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian stole remaining magical top after knocking her unconscious, had intimate encounter with Ser Roland Steelhart while naked ("30 seconds later. It was quick"), later won 1000 gold gambling when Fizwidget magically changed dice to double sixes despite Elvva Beltavar refusing to cheat.

Session 27 - ToooAh - Lost wings completely in mirror maze challenge, kicked lion in face mid-jump during arena performance (critical success), bacon-flavoured burps for 24 hours, received magical rope as reward, repeatedly urged party to explore toadstool throughout evening.

Session 27 - Elik'r Stormswallow & Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian - Forced to marry in chapel ceremony after Elik'r Stormswallow proposed on one knee (both tried to refuse but magically compelled to say yes), rings embedded into skin, went boar hunting while singing everything compulsively, Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian stole Elik'r Stormswallow's boot leaving him hopping on one foot, Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian received kitten "Catness Everclean" that hissed at everyone else.

Session 27 - Lady Odonia of Galantri - Aphrodisiac cake made her attracted to Princess, competed with Ser Tessell Highfrost to seduce Princess (lost, tripped over chair), received insulting parrot "Flossy" that called Ser Tessell Highfrost's manhood small and insulted everyone she spoke to, transformed into duck and hooked by scythe-sized hook during "hook a duck" challenge losing her dog, lost coin flip resulting in vision of Ser Silvar Glinnan being killed.

Session 27 - Party (Tactical) - Successfully entertained 1000 angry gnomes with coordinated circus performance including lion riding/kicking, fire juggling/eating, trapeze acrobatics, and lute immolation via Sacred Flame, earning 706 of 1000 votes despite Elvva Beltavar landing awkwardly straddling horse, Elik'r Stormswallow setting arena floor on fire, and lion crushing Lady Odonia of Galantri.

Session 27 - Reality Reset - Everything from feast onward revealed as Fizwidget's magical alternate reality at 03:14:29 when DM said "as you're all back to normal" - marriage never happened, nakedness reversed, deaths prevented, seductions erased, but four magical items remained as real rewards from the experience.

Next Session

Cliffhanger

Ambiguous Status After Reality Reset:

Ser Silvar Glinnan - Was he actually killed or safe at keep?
Lady Odonia of Galantri's dog - Was it actually taken or safe?
Currency changes - Did gold gains/losses persist?
Treasure map - Does it still exist?
Magical item properties - What do the four items actually do?

Preparation for Northern Campaign:

Must return to Stormhold Keep
Assemble 712 troops for northern march
Verify Ser Silvar Glinnan and dog status
Begin Rally the North mission

Ongoing Threats:

Elvva Beltavar's Bane corruption CRITICAL (sprite manifestation)
Civil war escalating (50/50 kingdom split)
Elincia Flowers escaped, whereabouts unknown
Eastern Citadel fallen silent
Dormant Bane commands in party members

To Investigate

Fizwidget Spindleflash:

What is his true nature? (Fey creature? Trickster god? Archfey? Powerful gnome wizard?)
Why did he specifically target the party?
Connection to gnome shot in eye at campaign beginning?
Were magical items a reward, payment, or trap with hidden effects?
What was true purpose of toadstool realm experience?
Can party trust the reality reset was complete?
Will he return for further "games"?
Did he know about party's importance to kingdom/Bane?

Magical Item Properties:

Iron circlet (Ser Tessell Highfrost) - requires Identify spell
Magical rope (ToooAh) - requires Identify spell
Founder's Wand (Elvva Beltavar) - requires Identify spell, name suggests significance
Hide armour (Lady Odonia of Galantri) - requires Identify spell
Are there hidden costs or curses?
Why these specific items for these specific people?

Reality Reset Verification:

Ser Silvar Glinnan's status at Stormhold Keep
Lady Odonia of Galantri's dog's status
Currency changes (1000 gold, 68 gold, 11 gold)
Treasure map existence
Any lingering magical effects
Are memories real or implanted?

Strategic Questions:

Should party visit Bane Watcher Citadel before or after Rally the North?
How urgent is Elvva Beltavar's sprite manifestation treatment?
Duke Vallandor Firebloom's current allegiance (Eagle or Falcon)?
Eastern Citadel silence - investigate or ignore?
Troop deployment strategy (all north or split for eastern border)?

Mysteries From Previous Sessions:

Elincia Flowers's location after fire teleportation escape
Mysterious skull-faced man's whereabouts
Unknown axe fighter's whereabouts
Purple Dragonborn's connection to Elik'r Stormswallow
Avicia's education decision
Dormant Bane commands activation timing

NPCs to Follow Up

Immediate Verification:

Ser Silvar Glinnan - Alive at Stormhold Keep or killed in Fizwidget's reality?
Lady Odonia of Galantri's dog - Safe or taken by Fizwidget?

Strategic Meetings:

Duke Vallandor Firebloom (Neverwinter) - Primary target for Rally the North, allegiance unknown
Eldrin Oakenhart - Strategic advisor, recommended Neverwinter first
Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian - Urged Bane Watcher Citadel visit for Elvva Beltavar's training
Patriarch Siegfried Wildner - Teaching Avicia, education decision needed, dormant Bane command

Active Threats:

Elincia Flowers - Escaped Session 26, "war has only just begun," whereabouts unknown
Ser Alvar Flowers - Leading southern rebellion army
Yavanna Lightwhisper - Ser Alvar Flowers's twin, whereabouts unknown
Mysterious skull-faced man - Purple robes, gold cane, called Elincia "My Queen"
Unknown axe fighter - Kidnapped Ser Tessell Highfrost previously

Support Network:

Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade - Ruling from throne, needs northern support
General General Thailander Oakwood - Military command, palace defence
Ser Roland Steelhart - Young knight in party's command (if encounter was real/remembered)
Avicia - Rightful heir (secret), education decision pending
Fizwidget Spindleflash - Will he reappear? What are his intentions?

Immediate Concerns

Before Departing Belendar:

Identify four new magical items (circlet, rope, wand, armour)
Verify Ser Silvar Glinnan and dog are alive
Make Avicia's education decision
Confirm gold/treasure map status
Organize 712 troops for march

Mission Priority Decision:

Option A: Rally the North immediately (Neverwinter first)
- Pros: Time-sensitive, prevent Falcon faction from securing northern nobles
- Cons: Elvva Beltavar's corruption worsening, dormant commands untreated
Option B: Bane Watcher Citadel first
- Pros: Address Elvva Beltavar's CRITICAL corruption, remove dormant commands, learn Bane abilities
- Cons: Delays northern campaign, risks losing northern nobles to Falcon

Travel Logistics:

Return to Stormhold Keep (assemble troops)
Route planning (Citadel location: island in central lake)
Troop deployment (all north or split for eastern border?)
Supply requirements (war chest access established)

Party Management:

Elvva Beltavar's corruption timeline (how long before overflow?)
Dormant Bane commands (when will they activate?)
New magical items (identify and learn to use)
Elik'r Stormswallow's psychological curse ("It's your fault")

Kingdom Situation:

Civil war escalating (50/50 split)
Northern nobles undecided (must rally before Falcon faction)
Eastern Citadel silent (possible major threat)
Strange creatures attacking northern settlements