Session 1

The Ambush and Arrival in Dawnvale

The Road to Dawnvale

• Party was traveling in Barnaby’s distinctive turtle shell-shaped wagon
• Route: Oxborn to Dawnvale via Aldors Tower
• Barnaby was transporting a shipment of rubies to Luxor (unbeknownst to him)

The Bandit Ambush

Barnaby, Cnut, Strom, Blastran Starweave, Bronn

The Lightning Strike

• Mad Nash struck first with his Javelin of Lightning
• Horses were killed instantly, lightning ripping holes through them
• Wagon came to a violent halt on the road

The Fight

• Strom attempted to fight back but was quickly brought to his knees
• Cnut managed to cast Color Spray, temporarily blinding Mad Nash
• Bronn moved to protect Barnaby
• Barnaby retreated into his turtle shell wagon for protection

The Robbery

• Mad Nash berated the party, calling them “pathetic”
• Hooded figure concealing his lizardfolk identity (golden eyes glimpsed)
• Items stolen:
  • Cnut’s massive goliath longsword (handle thick as a coke can)
  • All party weapons
  • Party’s gold
  • The ruby shipment - Barnaby’s cargo for Luxor

Arrival in Dawnvale

Zog Ironheart’s Crisis

• Party witnessed Zog Ironheart throwing a stove through a wall in his distress
• Zog’s Problems:
  • His wife has disappeared/left him
  • Feeling emasculated and useless as the town’s protector
  • Cannot bring himself to kill a troublesome bear
  • In his despair, threw his hammer through a roof and into the sea
• The Bear Problem: Zog Ironheart sobbed, admitting his failure and begging the party to kill the bear he cannot face

Bjorn The BlackSmith at Bjorn’s Hammer

• Bjorn The BlackSmith immediately noticed Barnaby’s unusual hair
• Demanded 5 gold for a hair tonic to “fix” Barnaby’s appearance
• Revealed the loss of Bjorn’s Brooch containing a precious ruby
• Aid Provided: Gave the party rusted weapons to replace their stolen gear
• Blastran Starweave used magic to clean and restore the weapons

The Lightning Moss Discovery

• Party investigated the town fountain
• Lightning moss was growing on the statue
• Barnaby harvested 3 x Lightning Moss for future use

The Stumble Inn and the Kobold Problem

Meeting Callie Tosslecobb

• Callie Tosslecobb was wary of Strom due to his previous drunken fight with townspeople
• Revealed the inn’s cellar was overrun with mischievous kobolds

The Cellar Clearing

• The Kobold Situation:
  • Kobolds weren’t threatening, just mischievous drunkards
  • Some were hiding in barrels, drinking the stored alcohol
  • One barrel broke, revealing kobolds inside drinking away
  • They used slings to throw objects at the party, trying to avoid eviction

Peaceful Resolution

• Party chose non-violent approach, capturing kobolds in sacks
• The Blue Kobold: Party cast Command spell to communicate
  • Kobold had distinctive blue coloring and eye patch
  • Ut ea illo quis velit sed ipsa
• Successfully cleared the cellar without bloodshed

Character Details Revealed

• Cnut hails from the Vaka Vak Islands
• Collected potion brewing supplies during their time in town
• Barnaby discovered he was unknowingly transporting rubies
• Still needs payment from Luxor, now must cover cost of stolen cargo

Session Conclusion

• Callie Tosslecobb formally requested the party deal with the bear
• Party took a long rest at The Stumble Inn
• The party leveled up!