Session 2 Notes

General Summary

As the group finishes their deal with the remaining goblins, they thank the group and say they are going to head back home to Karkolath. Weeez asks them about Karkolath, and they explain that it is their home located in the far south. With this the group also heads south to Bryn Shander with the sled of iron ingots being pulled by their faithful ass.
After an uneventful 6 hour trip back to Bryn Shander, the party goes immediately to The Northlook to search for Hruna to turn over the iron ingots. As the group arrives to the tavern, Weeez remains with the sled while the rest of the groups enters the tavern. Hruna greets them as soon as they walk in and asks if they were successful. Once hearing the good news, Hruna quickly exits, pays the reward, and leads the mule off as she is joined by the two others in her group.
The group goes back into the tavern and hears more rumors about the missing mead and about three people from different towns across the Ten Towns who have all been discovered murdered with an ice dagger in their heart. As the group enjoys their time, they are approached by Hlin Trollbane, an older shield Dwarf who looks very seasoned with battle. She first complements the quick resolution for Hurna and offers additional info on the rumor about the ice dagger murder. As she has been patrolling the Ten Towns, she noticed that each of the murders occurred in a town or village that offers a sacrifice of life to the Frostmaiden. Furthermore, she has observed that Torrga's traveling emporium was at each of these three places during each of the three murders. She concludes with, "... and I do not believe in coincidences."
As it is getting late, the group decides to spend the night at The Northlook. After an uneventful rest, they awake and before leaving they are approached by Dannika Graysteel, a researcher who is trying to find "wee elemental spirits known as chwingas." She approaches the party as they enjoy their breakfast and ask for their help. She can offer 25 gp for their assistance. After the group accepts, Dannika provides them a magical lantern of (elemental) tracking to aid in their search.
The group takes off to Bremen, and after an uneventful 2 hr trip, they arrive at the gates of Targos. As the lantern's flame does not change color, the group decides to press on to Bremen. The trail to Bremen has been obliterated by heavy snow making the normally short trip last longer. After a 2 hr push through the soft, deep snow the group nears Bremen and the lantern of tracking's flame changes to green, indicating an elemental is near.
As the party enters Bremen, they decide to split up. Eliliana and Orivon head north along the outskirts of town, while Weeez and Zacharias head along the river bank. First to find a chwinga was Eliliana and Orivon as they find three playing house. After some playful actions and a mechanical toy yeti being unleashed, Eliliana is able to get a chwinga to blend into a rock she found. Meanwhile, Weeez and Zacharias also find a chwinga and take a more straight forward approach by trying to directly capture it. Unfortunately, the chwinga blends into the elements and foils their attempt.
With the chwinga in hand, the group heads to Bremen's inn, known as Buried Treasures. There Cora, the innkeeper, welcomed them and offered them her best rooms. While talking, she told the party about the Lake Monster and the never ending winter is keeping visitors way. After future discussions, she tells them of the bounty offered on the beast and suggests the group visit with Grynsk Berylbore at the docks as he is looking for people brave enough to venture out into Maer Dualdon.
As the group approaches the docks, Grynsk Berylbore, a grumpy older shield dwarf, is standing between a pair of boats. Once he sees the party, he waves you over and says, "Good, you’re here. Get to it, ingrates! Those fish ain’t gonna catch themselves!" Zackarias is taken back by the gruff demeanor of the dwarf and demands respect; however, the dwarf has none to give. After three warnings, Zackarias shield bashes the dwarf right off the docks.
As the shocked dwarf moves his way back to land, Zackarias continues his demand of respect, and the dwarf gives none. In fact, the dwarf keeps pushing the envelope and calling for the guards until Zackarias has had enough and with one small hit, the dwarf's life comes to an end.
Shortly after, two guards enter the area and see blood and discover Grynsk's dead body. As the guards command the group to stop and drop their weapons, Weeez starts to slow hobble towards the guards, and once near, draws his blades and attacks the guards. Weeez and Zackarias continue their assault until both guards are dead.
However, this was observed by Sephek Kaltro, the bounty the group was sent to acquire. Sephek slowly walks towards the group applauding them for doing the Frostmaiden's work. The attempted alliance is quickly ended once Sephek observes the group's uneasiness with his words, and a ice sword and dagger form in his hands and the battle begins. During the fight, two more guards appear and order all to stop. Instead of heeding the guards orders, Sephek misty steps behind one of the guards and ends his life with a single slice of his sword. Luckily, the second guard plunges his spear into Sephek and he drops.
Looking almost in shock, the guard turns his spear to the group and demands they drop their weapons and explain what is going on.

Rewards Granted

• Bloodstone gem to each party member (50 gp each)

Missions/Quests Completed

• Foaming Mugs

Character(s) interacted with

• Hruna
• Hlin Trollbnane
• Dannika Graysteel
• Cora Mulphoon
• Grynsk Berylbore

Notes

• Cold Hearted Killer
• Nature Spirits

Report Date

01 Jul 2022