Welcome to our campaign's adventuring journals! Here, we document our experiences as a group exploring the Forgotten Realms.
These aren't polished stories—they're raw notes, observations, and reflections from our sessions together.
The party followed the trail from Alamander's ruined estate to Hoofwright Stables, uncovering mind-wiped townsfolk being sent to Riatavin for reasons unknown. After a deadly confrontation at the stables, they followed Bruno and Mateo to the Vuotomente Caverns, discovering Bruno wounded alongside the trail. They entered the caverns and battled armored hyenas, a powerful construct, and Zev Faheem) himself. Despite heavy losses—including Bikke losing an arm—they defeated Zev, rescued the brainwashed townsfolk, and secured Zev's enchanted weapons, though the fate of Matteo remains unresolved.
Session 15 - Ruins of Alamander's Estate
Ottillie Rhindaun, long thought to be a fragile and sheltered heir, is revealed to have a hidden side marked by secret martial training and daring choices. The party's search of the ruined Alamander estate uncovers memory-altering waters, a shattered stained-glass golem, and a vial containing Ottillie's own memories, hinting that she is far more resourceful and complex than anyone realized. Her concealed past may hold the key to overcoming the city's vampiric conspiracies.
The party held a summit with Khalil of the Gati Amari. After learning they may have a new ally, a toll collector thrown from the wall and set on fire disrupted the meet, so they quickly left the city in search of materials that may help disable the vampires they were trying to stop.
The party interrogated Orazio the Eladrin to learn more about the Auttencourt and the state of the political conflict. After returning Orazio and Farnar to the Grotto, they traveled to a small lake on the northern edge of Riatavin to rescue Rosharandan Savelli.
The party investigates The Pewter Shield ruins with newcomer Kincaid, discovering Farnar's secret ledgers. At the Northwest Tower, they battle Captain Arsene and his vampiric agents, rescuing prisoners while uncovering evidence of an impending revolution during the Rhinduan wedding.
After exposing Mother Verduna in Port Maraisa, the party travels to Riatavin where they're ambushed by White Tigers. They rescue a wounded Armitage, who reveals a plot involving vampiric nobility and an arranged marriage between Ottillie Rhindaun and Etienne Auttencort.
Returning victorious to Port Maraisa, the party discovers The Lazaretto miraculously healed. During a public celebration, they confirm Mother Verduna as a hag and learn from Albrecht Moray that Etienne Auttencort is a vampire preying on trafficked victims.
Session 9 - The White Skull Fortress (Part 3)
With help from freed goblins and Nadia, the party storms the White Skull tower, defeats Mother Laguna, and frees shadow elementals who reveal Mother Verduna's true nature as a hag from the Shadowfell. Kira makes a dark pact with the elementals before they depart.
Session 8 - The White Skull Fortress (Part 2)
The party explores deeper into the White Skull Fortress, freeing prisoners and allying with local goblins. They discover and cleanse a corrupted Hospitaler Temple, claiming powerful artifacts while learning disturbing truths about the order's connection to the Shadowfell.
Session 7 - The White Skull Fortress (Part 1)
The party negotiates bounties with Magistrato Falcone for orc scalps, then launches their first assault on the White Skull Fortress. After rescuing Radovan and clearing several chambers, they discover a cache of magical items and evidence of Etienne Auttencort's dealings with the orcs.
Following the discovery of a bound shadow elemental beneath the Hospitaler Temple, the party locates Albrecht Moray at the Lazaretto, dying of the rot while plotting revenge against Etienne Auttencourt and the Rhinduan.
The party ventures to Bad Doric, confronting White Skull forces and rescuing Amelia, a Cormyrian refugee. In the desecrated Hospitaler Temple, they defeat Laguna-kin Korra and discover journals documenting the temple's tragic history.
The party investigates the damaged Southern Beacon, visits the disease-ridden Lazaretto, and uncovers a child trafficking operation when interrogating Ergzett Rukk in Magistrato Falcone's basement. Their pursuit of fleeing merchants reveals Etienne Auttencort's involvement in slave trading.
The party crosses the Ith River to investigate the darkened Southern Beacon, discovering the tragic fate of the Barlucci family - Agostino's ghost, Julietta's disease-ravaged corpse, and a vengeful banshee that was once Corina.
The party establishes their wine merchant cover with Kingsley, meets with Magistrato Falcone about the failed Southern Beacon, and visits The Vintner's Frolic where they learn about tensions between the Small Brothers and other local power players.
Armitage del Veign tasks the party with investigating a missing Hesse agent in Port Maraisa. En route, they rescue halfling orphans from an orc attack, meet the mysterious Rosharandan Savelli, and discover concerning rumors about a Rotting Disease plaguing the city.
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