Session 7: Follow that Scarf! Report

General Summary

The party chases after the running redbrand and discovers the entrance to their sectret lair.
the party begins to search the underground cellar and discovers 2 doors; one to the east and one to the north.
Zaph begins to investigate the door to the west when he discovers 3 ruffians waiting for him. Using his mighty hammer, he strikes a thunderous blow to the one just behind the door while Charles follows up witha  swift cut to the one the side. sensing the end, the last ruffian curls up and begs for forgivness. Pleading for his life, he warns the party of the dangers ahead including the EYE.
meanwhile, Pix and Axol investigate the door to the north. Discovering a pit trap, the 2 are easily able to bypass and wait for the others to follow.  One reunited, they share information and are able to bypass the trap together. Using stealth, Pix leads them into the next room where a trio of shades greet them. Seeing the red scarves carried by the party, the shades do not immediatly attack, but instead ask for a password. Not knowing, the party is attacked and quickly able to dispatch the shades. Pix sensing a bit of treasure, decides to open one of the sarcophoges and is immediatly attacked by the haunted skeleton inside. She takes a sharp blow to the stomach, however Axol is able to follow up and remove the skeleton before any remaining damage could be done.
The party proceedes to the room to the east where a pair of Redbrand await. Zaph attempts to negotiate however is unable to convice them to give up. A brief battle ensues. The party then discovers Mirina Dendra and her 2 children have been captured. Freeing them from their bonds, Mirina thanks the party and they escort her and her family to the entrance. Just before, Val and Axol notice that the family is missing something, their Shadows! Mirina informs them that just before the party arrived, a woman with an dark orb had visited them. She remember a bright light but nothing after. She thanks the party one last time and hands Charles a medallion as gratitude. 
Along the way back, Pix and Val stumble into the pit and suffer a bit of damage. Pix was not having a good day. 
Now able to explore, the party finds itself in a large cavern beneath the ruins of tresedar manor. Charles decides to explore the crevace and is greeted by a large EYE and very creepy Hello.

Rewards Granted

platinum signet ring (50 gp).
Medallion

Campaign

Shadows of Eldora

Protagonists

Zaphod Hammerhand

Lawful Good Mountain Dwarf (Mercenary Veteran)
Paladin 2

22 / 22 HP

STR
19

DEX
13

CON
17

INT
10

WIS
13

CHA
16

Valkry Pentaghast

None Kalashtar (Silverquill Student)
Bard 3

24 / 24 HP

STR
11

DEX
16

CON
14

INT
14

WIS
15

CHA
19

Report Date

22 Nov 2023

Primary Location

Redbrand Hideout

Secondary Location

Verdant Watch

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