Session 01 – The Road to Phandalin
Session 01 – The Road to Phandalin
Date: 4/26/2022 DM: Lauren
Summary
On the first recorded session of the campaign, the crew accepted a dreaded escort mission to deliver a wagon of supplies to Phandalin. The mission originated from Gundren Rockseeker, a dwarf and part-time trivia host with secretive motives. He and his companion Sildar Hallwinter were ambushed by goblins along the road—possibly kidnapped or slain—and the party was tasked with investigating their fate.
Along the way, the group picked up two wandering college dropouts: Shade (a tiefling bard devoted to writing songs of sin rather than traditional tragedies) and Cosima, who was simply vibing with the chaos.
The party left the wagon hidden off the Triboar Trail and followed goblin tracks leading to a nearby cave. There, after surprising a few goblins and triggering a flooding trap, they found themselves stranded in a precarious and partially abandoned den. Whether truly empty—or hiding something above in the unseen loft—remained uncertain as the session ended.
Notable Characters
- Gundren Rockseeker – Quest giver and missing dwarf merchant
- Sildar Hallwinter – Gundren's traveling companion, status unknown
Locations Visited
- Triboar Trail – Road leading to Phandalin, site of goblin ambush
- Goblin Cave (Cragmaw Hideout) – The goblin den where the party investigated
Factions Involved
None mentioned
Quests Started
- Escort Mission: Deliver Gundren's wagon of supplies to Phandalin.
- Find Gundren and Sildar: Discover the fate of the missing dwarf and his companion.
Acquired Loot
- Cosima – 5 bottles of oil (from the wagon)
- Shade – 1 candle
- Bruder – 5 bottles of oil, 1 shovel
- Thurmin – 1 crowbar, 1 pickaxe, 1 keg of mead, 5 bottles of oil
- Dick – 5 bottles of oil
Plus all previous loot. Some healing potions may have been consumed off-screen.
Hit Points
- Cosima – 16 HP
- Shade – 10 HP
- Bruder – 19 HP
- Thurmin – 19 HP
- Dick – 17 HP
- Battle Brisket – 10 HP
Notes
The party ended the session mid-dungeon, still in danger and unable to rest. Next session planned: May 27, 2022.
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