Session 44 - The Final Leg

General Summary

The Gauntlet continues;
Evening on 7th of Konelia (Blooming Month) Wind day
Our journey continues with (2) carts, (6) donkeys, and (8) Villagers.
Expedition supplies; (2) oil flasks, (14) torches remain.

Darkness begins to fall as the depths of the Darkwood Forest swamps are left behind. As the road climbs out of HEX-0613, the terrain changes to hard rocky travels as elevations quickly rise.

Two days remain to Westkeep, will the party make it quickly and safely, or be slowed yet again?

^{The First Gauntlet Run completed 4/6/24}

Session end: End of travel on the 8th of Konelia, Mountian Day. Just as they are entering Westkeep.

Rewards Granted

• Experience (3 XP) ^{Treasure - +1 Full Plate Armor}
• Experience (3 XP) ^{Quest - Completion Running the Gauntlet}

Carousing Points Awarded

• Druld
• Osgar Cazyach
• Raddel
• Revalor Naerid
• Zavel
• Pockets
• Lief "That Thing Alone" Henrickson

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LEVEL 2 GAINED!

• Osgar Cazyach
• Raddel

Missions/Quests Completed

• Running the Gauntlet

^{First successful player completion of a Gauntlet Run.}

Character(s) interacted with

The Moonlit Pathfinders: Protectors of the Darkwood

Created Content

Evening on 7th of Konelia

• The adventure begins as the group emerges from the swamp into a boulder-strewn field, with elevations rising.
• Zavel scales a tall stone structure to scout for resting places as sunset approaches.
• Two potential rest areas identified: an open-air caravansari with stone benches and tables; and a secluded dead end sheltered by large rocky escarpments.

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  ^Caravansari
  

  

  ^{Caravan Open Space}

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• Choosing seclusion over convenience, the party camps at the protected dead end.
• Campfire light uncovers ancient carvings of an old language, suggesting the presence of forbidden or significant knowledge tied to nomadic pilgrimages.

^{Dead End; safe camp - ancient common Pictograms}

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• Raddel & Osgar Cazyach, discover small passageways hinting at hidden secrets.
• Druld carves a dwarven pictogram symbolizing the First Thaw.
• Speculation arises about a hidden great hall within a cave maze, possibly the resting place of a notable dwarven figure.
• A massive "Stone Snake" shedding is discovered and collected.
• Enchanted sleep, thanks to a mysterious wind-blown chime coming from the stone around them.

Morning on 8th of Konelia

The morning introduces strong winds and shifts the tone of those wind-driven chimes.

Encounter with "Moonlit Pathfinders" in "The Squeeze" tight rock formations leading south.

They agree to travel south together aiding the caravan's travel to Westkeep.

The journey proceeds to "The Locks" in HEX - 0515, and further into The Hallows, known for its barrows.

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^{"The Locks"}

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Osgar Cazyach discovers a barrow of Durwen, leading to runes, a dwarven cultural puzzle, and a magical item for Druld.

^{Barrows of "The Hallows"}

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Journey continues south into HEX - 0514, a day’s travel from Westkeep, where Silverlime Gorge and Haven's Ledge are discovered.

^{"Silverlime Gorge"}

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Moonlit Pathfinders speak of underground sites along the gorge, famed among adventurers.

Despite exhaustion, the party hastens towards Westkeep, reaching the village at twilight, now suffering from a recent barbarian tribe raid.

Report Date

06 Apr 2024

Primary Location

The Gauntlet Road

Related Plots

• Running the Gauntlet

Related Characters

• Druld
• Osgar Cazyach - "The Squirrl"
• Revalor Naerid
• RIP - Raddel
• Zavel