Session 13: Nightstone under Raid
General Summary
As the party dashed down the streets of Nightstone towards Nandar Keep they ran into a group of looting cultists and kobolds. Weakened from their first scuffle the party frantically tried to flee to the river, some members almost falling to the cultists attacks. Rowan dispatched one following kobold and the group attempted to sneak down the river towards the keep. On their way they encountered two more villagers making their way to the keep but drew the attention of a skirmish between towns guard and the cult of dragon.
The party saved the guard and defeated the cultists, but lost one villager in the battle. The rest of the journey to the sewer exit of the keep was accomplished undeterred and Rowan unlocked a rusted grate for the villagers to take into the keep cellar. But the unaware party was surprised as a roaming ambush drake pounced from the bushes knocking Thoril and Hadden unconscious. The two ladies of the party spun around and narrowly defeated the rabid monster before healing their allies and pushing on into the keep.
Once inside the party cleaned themselves up and were healed by the clerics during a short rest. They then had a conversation with Governor Nighthill about the situation. He did not know that it was the Cult of Dragon attacking and asked the group to find out what their intentions are. Across the battlefield a halberd wielding figure in purple cloaks and a blue half-dragon are seen mustering cult troops. The group agreed to save more villagers and bring them back to the keep, heading towards the Temple of Lathander that was surrounded and under siege. Waiting for the right moment, Dameila rushed the back door cultists and set them alight. Followed by an ambush from the rest of the squad the party made their way into the church to usher the people to the keep. While the awakened priest of Lathander, Hiral Mystrum was able to convince nine others to follow them, others were too scared to be persuaded by the party and were subsequently cut down as the front door was blasted open by a battering ram a second later. Fleeing down the river the party noticed the windmill was being stoked for a fire by kobolds. Thoril took the priest and villagers to the sewer gate while Hadden, Rowan, and Dameila went to investigate. They determined that the kobolds were not really trying hard to set anything alight, but attacked the cultists to ensure the safety of the windmill. After dispatching the kobolds and cultists they interrogated a cultist who told them they are collecting a horde of treasure for the return of the Queen of Dragons. When he laughed at Hadden's further prodding he was struck and killed. They heard a cry of help from inside. Low on health the group warily opened the door, but Dameila caught sight of a trap ambush inside and the group safely fled as javelins struck the door behind them.
Safe for the moment within the keep, the Castellan Escobert the Red said they were in the process of battering up the defenses and would call on them if needed, he directed the group to the lodge room. The party tried to sleep away the nights pains, but an hour later the keep rocked with a great blast as the wall collapsed and a guard crackling in blue lightning fell past the party. THE DRAGON IS ATTACKING THE KEEP shouts of terrified guards echo down the halls.
The party saved the guard and defeated the cultists, but lost one villager in the battle. The rest of the journey to the sewer exit of the keep was accomplished undeterred and Rowan unlocked a rusted grate for the villagers to take into the keep cellar. But the unaware party was surprised as a roaming ambush drake pounced from the bushes knocking Thoril and Hadden unconscious. The two ladies of the party spun around and narrowly defeated the rabid monster before healing their allies and pushing on into the keep.
Once inside the party cleaned themselves up and were healed by the clerics during a short rest. They then had a conversation with Governor Nighthill about the situation. He did not know that it was the Cult of Dragon attacking and asked the group to find out what their intentions are. Across the battlefield a halberd wielding figure in purple cloaks and a blue half-dragon are seen mustering cult troops. The group agreed to save more villagers and bring them back to the keep, heading towards the Temple of Lathander that was surrounded and under siege. Waiting for the right moment, Dameila rushed the back door cultists and set them alight. Followed by an ambush from the rest of the squad the party made their way into the church to usher the people to the keep. While the awakened priest of Lathander, Hiral Mystrum was able to convince nine others to follow them, others were too scared to be persuaded by the party and were subsequently cut down as the front door was blasted open by a battering ram a second later. Fleeing down the river the party noticed the windmill was being stoked for a fire by kobolds. Thoril took the priest and villagers to the sewer gate while Hadden, Rowan, and Dameila went to investigate. They determined that the kobolds were not really trying hard to set anything alight, but attacked the cultists to ensure the safety of the windmill. After dispatching the kobolds and cultists they interrogated a cultist who told them they are collecting a horde of treasure for the return of the Queen of Dragons. When he laughed at Hadden's further prodding he was struck and killed. They heard a cry of help from inside. Low on health the group warily opened the door, but Dameila caught sight of a trap ambush inside and the group safely fled as javelins struck the door behind them.
Safe for the moment within the keep, the Castellan Escobert the Red said they were in the process of battering up the defenses and would call on them if needed, he directed the group to the lodge room. The party tried to sleep away the nights pains, but an hour later the keep rocked with a great blast as the wall collapsed and a guard crackling in blue lightning fell past the party. THE DRAGON IS ATTACKING THE KEEP shouts of terrified guards echo down the halls.
Rewards Granted
Each player is at 2510 xp (level 3) 92%
15 villagers saved: 375 xp
Cultists x7: 450 xp
Ambush Drake: 100 xp
kobolds x14: 200 xp
Sanctuary Rescue: 200 xp
Ambush evaded: 100 xp
15 villagers saved: 375 xp
Cultists x7: 450 xp
Ambush Drake: 100 xp
kobolds x14: 200 xp
Sanctuary Rescue: 200 xp
Ambush evaded: 100 xp
Missions/Quests Completed
Current Quests:
I. Nightstone Raid
I. Nightstone Raid
i.Find out where the raided horde of treasure is being brought
ii.Who is the queen of Dragons?
ii.Defend Keep from Attack
II. Journey to Khundrukar i.The Stone Tooth is north of Blasingdell
ii. Orcs are raiding from Stone Tooth
II. Mysterious Sealed Letter i.Knights with eye symbol seen in Blasingdell
ii. Who is R.T. and what do they want
iii. Smitherson family may know more about Bartholomeil's actions
III. Emerald Enclave i.Issues in Neverwinter Wood
IV. Dangerous Trade Routei.Caravan attacked in The Crags
Character(s) interacted with
Governor Nighthill
Castellan Escobert the Red
Hiral Mystrum
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