Session 2 - A Kobold Friend

General Summary

Acting upon Dendro's valuable insight, the group, accompanied by Giran and Pentanos, ventures forth to investigate the source of the ongoing skirmish with the kobolds. Harnessing his enigmatic psychic powers, Sol skillfully dispatches two Kobold Scouts, rescuing another captive. Serendipitously, Sol manages to comprehend fragments of the young reptile's dialect and learns his name to be Flekk, who longs to reunite with his beloved wife and safeguard her precious eggs. As dusk settles, the weary band retraces their steps, returning to their campsite.
With the arrival of a new day, distressing reports of a menacing creature terrorizing the villagers assigned to forage disrupt their respite. In a bid to foster trust, the group enlists the aid of their newfound kobold companion. Their investigation leads them to a raging Giant Boar, skillfully felled by the formidable prowess of Sol. Swiftly, the beast is skinned, and a satisfying feast awaits the hungry villagers, rekindling their spirits.
Flekk, emboldened by the burgeoning friendship, begs his newfound allies to assist him in reclaiming his ancestral abode—the Kobold Caverns, a formidable subterranean fortress—offering the invaluable shelter of Bridgehaven's people in return. Gustav, ever vigilant, eliminates the two Kobold Scouts guarding the cavern's entrance, paving the way for their cautious advance.
With Alais taking up the role of scout, the group navigates the treacherous depths, deftly evading the attention of kobolds feasting on a peculiar spider-like creature. Gustav, once again proving his mettle, rescues his intrepid companion from the clutches of two Cave Fishers. As they continue to clear the winding cave system, Alais skillfully eliminates a Kobold Mage, while Flekk exacts his own brand of retribution, dispatching a Kobold Scout and ruthlessly crushing the eggs of a rival male. The stark display of brutality leaves the group questioning the moral compass of their newfound kobold ally.
Deeper and deeper they descend into the subterranean labyrinth, their presence shrouded in stealth. Along the way, they encounter formidable creatures such as Giant Geckos, Giant Frogs, and even a daunting Monitor Lizard, until fortune's favor wanes. Caught off guard by a cunning kobold ambush, Gustav valiantly eliminates a Kobold Scout before succumbing momentarily to the spell of a Kobold Mage. Shaking off the blow, he rises to his feet, swiftly dispatching a second scout, while Alais, ever nimble, terminates the mage's threat, leaving only silence in his wake. The enigmatic Slith dies during their next encounter, as the heroes brace themselves for the challenges yet to come in the depths of the cavern.

Report Date

11 Mar 2023

Primary Location

Twilight Woods

Secondary Location

Kobold Caverns

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