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Session 28 - 6 September 2025

Location: Belendar (departure), Stormhold Keep, Mock Battlefield, Dream Temple
Date In-Game: Day 6-7 after Grand Tournament

Key Events

Return Journey to Stormhold Keep

Departure from Belendar:

Party assembled with new military forces:

Promotions Recap:

New Tasks Summary:

Parade Through Belendar

Group roll for departure:

Bob the Whipping Boy:

Crowd Response:

Arrival at Stormhold Keep

Journey Time: Full day (normally half day, but larger group)

Keep Status:

Greeting:

Castle Improvements:

Evening at Keep - Administrative Matters

Lady Odonia of Galantri's Stewardship Decision:

Ser Silvar Glinnan presented four options for governing Sylobelle:

  1. Local Mayor - Current leader, town still struggling after raid
  2. Ser Oldric the Stalwart - Knight of iron will, leads with discipline, calculated decisions, voice like hammer, expects absolute obedience
  3. Lady Isolde of the Silver Rose - Master tactician, sees broader picture, leads like chessboard (strategic not forceful), relies on wisdom over force
  4. Ser Garet of the Wildlands - Charismatic rebel, embraces chaos, unpredictable leadership style, leads from front not tent, soldiers follow him anywhere

Ser Silvar Glinnan's Recommendation: Ser Oldric (solid choice with proven experience)

ToooAh's Suggestion: Hold local election to see who people want

Decision: Postponed - Lady Odonia of Galantri wants to interview all three knights and potentially create trials

Evening Activities (Individual Choices)

ToooAh:

Elik'r Stormswallow:

Lady Odonia of Galantri:

Ser Tessell Highfrost:

Night - Uncomfortable Sleep

All party members (D20 rolls):

Effect:

Morning Meeting - Financial and Military Update

Ser Silvar Glinnan's Report:

Banditry:

Sylobelle Status:

Town Issues:

Finances:

Northern Intel:

Mock Battle Preparation

Ser Silvar Glinnan's Proposal:

Party Acceptance: Agreed to mock battle

Party Discussion of Options:

Agreed Order:

  1. Mock battle (immediate)
  2. Investigate Sylobelle (next)
  3. Cathedral city
  4. Neverwinter
  5. Bane Watcher Citadel (after gaining northern support for backup)

Mock Battle - Setup and Rules

Location: Halfway between Stormhold Keep and Sylobelle (open grassland)

Onlookers: Castle residents watching from protective screen

Force Division (Equal Both Sides):

Commanders - Ser Silvar Glinnan's Side:

Commanders - Party Side:

Special Rules:

Troop Abilities Provided:

Party Troop Assignments:

Deployment: First 3 rows from each side

Mock Battle - Pre-Battle

Ser Tessell Highfrost's Position:

ToooAh's Action:

Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's Taunt:

Ser Silvar Glinnan's Speech:

Bob's Near-Betrayal:

Horn Sounded: Battle commenced

Mock Battle - Combat (Partial Record)

RECORDING GAP: Most of battle not captured in transcript

Available Details:

Initiative Order (First Round):

  1. Ser Oldric the Stalwart
  2. Elik'r Stormswallow (18)
  3. ToooAh (14)
  4. Ser Tessell Highfrost (14 - rolled higher die than ToooAh)
  5. Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian
  6. Lady Odonia of Galantri (10)

Early Movements:

Elik'r Stormswallow's Threat to Ser Tessell Highfrost:

Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's Opening:

Lady Odonia of Galantri's Turn:

Key Tactical Moments Recorded:

Battle Outcome:

Post-Battle Debrief

Ser Silvar Glinnan's Assessment:

Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's Recovery Drink:

Afternoon Recovery:

Afternoon Activities (Recreation)

ToooAh:

Elik'r Stormswallow:

Lady Odonia of Galantri:

Ser Tessell Highfrost:

Night - Shared Vision Begins

All Party Members (D20 Rolls):

Vision Trigger:

Awakening in Vision:

Vision Location:

Vision - Co'narr and "Steve"

Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's Appearance:

ToooAh's Flight Test:

Party Confusion:

Temple Entrance:

Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's Explanation:

Journey to Steve:

Steve's Cave:

Steve's Nature:

"Steve" Conversation:

Elik'r Stormswallow's Return:

Ser Tessell Highfrost's Actions:

Vision - Temple of Mirrors

Temple Description:

Doors:

Key Mirror:

Party Experiments:

Mirror Investigation:

Perception Checks:

False Reflections Found:

True Reflections:

Elik'r Stormswallow's Detour:

Puzzle Solution:

Vision - Beyond the Door

Cliffhanger:

Recording End:

NPCs Encountered

Active This Session

Ser Silvar Glinnan - Military advisor at Stormhold Keep, organised mock battle, gave tactical debrief, received letter from stable hand about mansion destruction, presented stewardship options for Sylobelle, recommended Ser Oldric the Stalwart, confirmed alive (resolved Fizwidget uncertainty from Session 27)

Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian - Accompanied party from Belendar, poured ale into crowd during parade, pitched tent at keep, commanded opposing force in mock battle, gave Elik'r Stormswallow recovery drink (upgraded Flame Breath to Fireball for one hour), appeared in shared vision explaining mirror room, introduced "Steve" (rock he talks to himself), jumped off ledge into chasm

Bob the Whipping Boy - Carried Ser Tessell Highfrost's banner during parade and battle, ran behind Ser Tessell Highfrost's elk, nearly sent to spook Elik'r Stormswallow's steed (caught), Dexterity saves: 4 (fell multiple times carrying heavy banner), hid under Ser Tessell Highfrost's cloak during battle

Ser Oldric the Stalwart - Knight of iron will, commands with absolute discipline, calculated decisions, voice like hammer, Ser Silvar Glinnan's recommended choice for Sylobelle steward, commanded troops in mock battle

Lady Isolde of the Silver Rose - Master tactician, sees broader picture, leads like chessboard (strategic not forceful), relies on wisdom over force, candidate for Sylobelle steward

Ser Garet of the Wildlands - Charismatic rebel, embraces chaos, unpredictable leadership, leads from front, soldiers follow him anywhere, candidate for Sylobelle steward, commanded troops in mock battle

"Steve" - Boulder with face in outcrop cave, responds to Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's questions, voice sounds exactly like Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian (revealed to be Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian doing voices to himself), later noted that Elik'r Stormswallow finds empty cave with only writing on wall, but Steve makes later appearances when Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian not present

Mentioned

Avicia - With Patriarch Siegfried Wildner in Belendar for education (stayed behind during session Session 27), ToooAh considered writing letter

Lady Odonia of Galantri's Dog - Confirmed alive at keep (resolved Fizwidget uncertainty from Session 27), being trained by Lady Odonia of Galantri (teaching "release" command)

Sylobelle Mayor - Current leader, town struggling after raid, candidate for steward but not recommended

Fisherman - Found dead in Sylobelle, part of disappearances/murders

Locations Visited

Belendar - Departure point, parade through city with troops, crowd rolled 94/100 (good turnout), people terrified of Lady Odonia of Galantri

Stormhold Keep - Party's base, walls under construction, scaffolding and stonemasons working, main keep renovated (no holes in roof), unfurnished rooms with basic cots, can house thousands, Ser Silvar Glinnan training troops, 20 new footmen recruited, confirmed Ser Silvar Glinnan and dog alive

Road Between Belendar and Stormhold Keep - Full day journey with troops, passed through Sylobelle

Mock Battlefield - Halfway between Stormhold Keep and Sylobelle, open grassland, large enough for 600+ troops, onlookers behind protective screen

Dream Temple - Shared vision location, mountainside ledge over endless chasm, great door into mountain, vast hall filled with distorted mirrors, golden mirror with floating candles, temple rug/carpet, ornate stained glass windows, bricked archways, large door at far end

Steve's Cave - Small outcrop opposite main ledge in vision, big door with fluid portal, boulder with face (Steve), later found empty with writing on wall when Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian absent

Mentioned Locations

Sylobelle - Lady Odonia of Galantri's seat as Lady, people going missing, fisherman found dead, cannot supply food yet, recruited 20 footmen, needs steward appointed

Thalas'Miriel - Cathedral town, siding with rebels, northeast of Stormhold Keep, on route to Neverwinter, dedicated to Ilmater (god of healing)

Neverwinter - Duchy, major northern city, ruled by Duke Vallandor Firebloom, primary target for Rally the North mission

Bane Watcher Citadel - Island in central lake, mountain range, party plans to visit after gaining northern support

Eastern Citadel - Gone silent, borders Badlands (orc/troll/minotaur territory), investigation mission

Quest Updates

Active Quests

Rally the North - Status: Active (NOT STARTED)

Investigate Sylobelle Disappearances - Status: Active (NEW QUEST)

Secure Eastern Border - Status: Active (NOT STARTED)

Visit Bane Watcher Citadel - Status: Active (PLANNED)

Appoint Sylobelle Steward - Status: Active (NEW QUEST)

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

The Bane Influence - Status: Active (CRITICAL)

New Information

Shared Dream/Vision - All four party members experienced identical vision of temple with mirrors, puzzle requiring finding "true reflection," door opened when all touched correct mirrors, Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian appeared explaining he's been there before, nature of vision unexplained

Mock Battle Lesson - Party soundly defeated by Ser Silvar Glinnan's force, key lesson: don't leave openings to be surrounded, Ser Tessell Highfrost had no troops (completely exposed), Elik'r Stormswallow pushed too far forward and got isolated

Stormhold Keep Improvements - Walls under construction, main keep renovated, still unfurnished, 20 new footmen recruited, can house thousands, Ser Silvar Glinnan running tight operation

Fizwidget Resolution - Ser Silvar Glinnan and Lady Odonia of Galantri's dog confirmed alive, reality reset from Session 27 verified complete

Elik'r Stormswallow's Ring - Identified marriage ring from Fizwidget incident, allows sensing partner's emotions/mood (psychic link), no check required, works by choice

Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's Behaviour - Talks to rock he calls "Steve," does both voices himself, gets stuck in vision repeatedly, has been to mirror room before, knows about puzzle but hasn't solved it

Combat Encounters

Mock Battle (Partial Record)

Forces - Party Side:

Forces - Ser Silvar Glinnan's Side:

Conditions:

Key Moments Recorded:

Initiative Order:

  1. Ser Oldric (first to act)
  2. Elik'r Stormswallow: 18
  3. ToooAh: 14
  4. Ser Tessell Highfrost: 14 (higher base die)
  5. Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian
  6. Lady Odonia of Galantri: 10

Notable Actions:

Result:

Lesson: Don't leave gaps enemies can exploit, maintain formation, avoid getting surrounded

Loot & Rewards

Temporary Effects

Elik'r Stormswallow's Flame Breath:

Training Progress

Ser Tessell Highfrost:

ToooAh:

Military Assets

Troop Count Update:

Keep Improvements:

Memorable Moments

Session 28 - Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian - Poured ale from barrel directly into crowd's mouths during parade (rolled 18), later introduced party to "Steve" (boulder with face) in shared vision, talked to rock doing both voices himself, jumped off endless chasm to reach outcrop cave, gave Elik'r Stormswallow recovery drink that upgraded Flame Breath to Fireball for one hour.

Session 28 - Elik'r Stormswallow - Cape caught fire during parade flourish (Natural 1), took 1 HP damage, mock battle cavalry charge against phalanx, burped fireball after recovery drink, identified marriage ring (psychic emotional link), caught Bob attempting to spook his steed (Perception Natural 20), bounced Ser Tessell Highfrost's shove harmlessly (22 vs 10).

Session 28 - ToooAh - Flew into tree hunting, returned with only mouse (Natural 1 Survival), "Fight well or starve!" rallying speech, cavalry charge obliterated 22 enemies, tested endless chasm loop by flying (discovered portal mechanics), "read" (tore apart) golden mirror with talons, found true reflection mirror solving puzzle.

Session 28 - Ser Tessell Highfrost - Rode elk poorly during parade (rolled 5, moving side to side), overall commander with no troops (completely exposed in battle), attempted to send Bob to spook Elik'r Stormswallow's steed (caught), booming voice forced units to charge, attempted shove on Elik'r Stormswallow (bounced off harmlessly), Bob hid under his cloak.

Session 28 - Lady Odonia of Galantri - Attempted to stand on horse during parade (wobbled, sat back down waving), archery volleys in mock battle fell short (rolled 5 and 1), complained about Ser Tessell Highfrost forcing her to use action, trained dog to release command, rolled 21 Perception finding true reflection mirror.

Session 28 - Bob the Whipping Boy - Carried Ser Tessell Highfrost's banner during parade and battle, fell multiple times (Dexterity 4), nearly sent to spook Elik'r Stormswallow's steed but caught (Stealth 19 vs Perception Natural 20 plus 1), stood shaking between Ser Tessell Highfrost and Elik'r Stormswallow, hid under cloak during battle.

Session 28 - Party (Tactical) - Soundly defeated in mock battle by Ser Silvar Glinnan's force, key lesson: don't leave openings or get surrounded, Ser Tessell Highfrost completely exposed with no troops, Elik'r Stormswallow pushed too far forward and isolated, troops decimated when surrounded.

Session 28 - Shared Vision - All four party members experienced identical dream of temple with mirrors on mountainside ledge over endless chasm, Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian appeared explaining he'd been there before, introduced "Steve" (boulder he talks to), puzzle required finding "true reflection" mirrors, touching correct mirrors turned green, door opened when all four solved puzzle, session ended before entering doorway.

Session 28 - "Steve" the Rock - Boulder with face in outcrop cave, responds in voice identical to Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian, revealed as Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian doing both voices to himself, Elik'r Stormswallow later found empty cave with only writing on wall when Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian absent, but Steve noted to make later appearances alone.

Next Session

Cliffhanger

Shared Vision:

Pending Matters:

To Investigate

Shared Vision/Dream:

Sylobelle Mysteries:

Stewardship Decision:

Military Concerns:

Bane Watcher Citadel:

Magical Items:

NPCs to Follow Up

At Stormhold Keep:

Steward Candidates:

In Belendar:

Strategic Targets:

Mysterious:

Immediate Concerns

Next Morning:

Mission Order Decision:

  1. Complete/escape shared vision
  2. Investigate Sylobelle disappearances (immediate)
  3. Appoint steward for Sylobelle
  4. Cathedral town (Thalas'Miriel) - rebels
  5. Neverwinter - Rally the North
  6. Bane Watcher Citadel - after northern support

Urgent Matters:

Party Management: