Deez Nuts - Revision history

Wvaske: Xanphina is an Orc Barbarian (reforged from half-orc, S50); note the two conferred Rank 3 boons

2026-08-28T23:32:34Z

Xanphina is an Orc Barbarian (reforged from half-orc, S50); note the two conferred Rank 3 boons

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	* '''[[Shade]]''' - Tiefling spellcaster, [[Zhentarim]] member		* '''[[Shade]]''' - Tiefling spellcaster, [[Zhentarim]] member
	* '''[[Gootcha]]''' - Half-Elf Rogue, blessed by the [[Raven Queen]], [[Harpers]] member		* '''[[Gootcha]]''' - Half-Elf Rogue, blessed by the [[Raven Queen]], [[Harpers]] member
	* '''[[Xanphina]]''' ~~- Half~~-Orc Barbarian, Path of the Ancestral Guardian, [[Order of the Gauntlet]] member		* '''[[Xanphina]]''' - Orc Barbarian, Path of the Ancestral Guardian, [[Order of the Gauntlet]] member (a half-orc until she was reforged in the Hells in S50)

	''Former member: '''[[Alexios]]''' - Human Paladin, Oath of Vengeance, devoted to [[Athena]]; his soul could not be retrieved from the Hells in [[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]] and he departed the party.''		''Former member: '''[[Alexios]]''' - Human Paladin, Oath of Vengeance, devoted to [[Athena]]; his soul could not be retrieved from the Hells in [[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]] and he departed the party.''
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	=== Faction Connections ===		=== Faction Connections ===

	The party has strong connections to multiple major factions — and as of S53 has reached '''rank 3 renown''' across the board ~~(boon feats pending)~~:		The party has strong connections to multiple major factions — and as of S53 has reached '''rank 3 renown''' across the board. Two of those promotions have been conferred, each bringing a standing body of faction personnel with it:
	* [[Emerald Enclave]] - Through Karma ([[Scales of Eldath]]) and Keyleth (Talons of Veylan)		* [[Emerald Enclave]] - Through Karma ([[Scales of Eldath]]) and Keyleth (Talons of Veylan)
	* [[Harpers]] - Through Gootcha		* [[Harpers]] - Through Gootcha, now Ciphermaster, who runs [[The Nightingales]] out of Nuts Deep
	* [[Order of the Gauntlet]] - Through Xanphina		* [[Order of the Gauntlet]] - Through Xanphina, now Hammer of Light, to whom [[The Anvil]] is lent
	* [[Zhentarim]] - Through Shade		* [[Zhentarim]] - Through Shade
	* [[Dawnbringers]] - Through Baelgrum (joined S53)		* [[Dawnbringers]] - Through Baelgrum (joined S53)

Wvaske: S53 sync: level 9, current position (Nuts Deep), Battle of Nuts Deep accomplishment, Baelgrum's Dawnbringers affiliation, squires link

2026-08-09T19:31:19Z

S53 sync: level 9, current position (Nuts Deep), Battle of Nuts Deep accomplishment, Baelgrum's Dawnbringers affiliation, squires link

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	== Deez Nuts ==		== Deez Nuts ==

	'''Deez Nuts''' is the name of the adventuring party currently undertaking the quest to stop the [[Cult of the Dragon]] from raising [[Tiamat]]. The party consists of six members, each with unique skills and faction affiliations.		'''Deez Nuts''' is the name of the adventuring party currently undertaking the quest to stop the [[Cult of the Dragon]] from raising [[Tiamat]]. The party consists of six members, each with unique skills and faction affiliations. As of [[Session 53 - The Battle of Nuts Deep (2026-08-09)\|Session 53]] the company is '''level 9''' and holds the fort of '''[[Nuts Deep]]''' outside [[Elturel]] as its stronghold and crafting bastion.

	=== Party Members ===		=== Party Members ===

	* '''[[Baelgrum]]''' - Dwarf cult-hunter and divine spellcaster from [[Goldenfields]]; bound into the party in [[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]] in place of [[Alexios]]		* '''[[Baelgrum]]''' - Dwarf cult-hunter and divine spellcaster from [[Goldenfields]]; bound into the party in [[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]] in place of [[Alexios]]; sworn into the [[Dawnbringers]] in [[Session 53 - The Battle of Nuts Deep (2026-08-09)\|Session 53]]
	* '''[[Karma]]''' - Tabaxi Druid, Circle of the Moon, [[Emerald Enclave]] member		* '''[[Karma]]''' - Tabaxi Druid, Circle of the Moon, [[Emerald Enclave]] ([[Scales of Eldath]]) member
	* '''[[Keyleth]]''' - Wood Elf Ranger, Swarmkeeper, [[Emerald Enclave]] member		* '''[[Keyleth]]''' - Wood Elf Ranger, Swarmkeeper, [[Emerald Enclave]] member — and the prophesied [[Prophecy of the Thorn-Born Star\|Thorn-Born Star]]
	* '''[[Shade]]''' - Tiefling spellcaster, [[Zhentarim]] member		* '''[[Shade]]''' - Tiefling spellcaster, [[Zhentarim]] member
	* '''[[Gootcha]]''' - Half-Elf Rogue, blessed by the [[Raven Queen]], [[Harpers]] member		* '''[[Gootcha]]''' - Half-Elf Rogue, blessed by the [[Raven Queen]], [[Harpers]] member
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	''Former member: '''[[Alexios]]''' - Human Paladin, Oath of Vengeance, devoted to [[Athena]]; his soul could not be retrieved from the Hells in [[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]] and he departed the party.''		''Former member: '''[[Alexios]]''' - Human Paladin, Oath of Vengeance, devoted to [[Athena]]; his soul could not be retrieved from the Hells in [[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]] and he departed the party.''

			The company also travels with '''[[Carl]]''' (a conscripted Luskan bosun turned Arcane Archer and catapult gunner, level 7) and maintains six faction-assigned '''[[Squires of Deez Nuts\|squires]]''' who garrison Nuts Deep.

	=== Interactions with The Bronze Blades ===		=== Interactions with The Bronze Blades ===
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	* Participated in the [[Council of Waterdeep]]		* Participated in the [[Council of Waterdeep]]
	* Slew the ancient white dragon [[Arauthator]], "Old White Death," in his lair at [[Oyaviggaton]] ([[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]])		* Slew the ancient white dragon [[Arauthator]], "Old White Death," in his lair at [[Oyaviggaton]] ([[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]])
			* Broke the blood-red coin curse and cured the city of [[Luskan]] ([[Session 51 - The Red Gold Reckoning (2026-06-28)\|Session 51]])
			* Granted, named, and successfully defended the fort of [[Nuts Deep]] — annihilating a Cult undead strike force and saving a secret [[Elturel]] supply caravan in the '''Battle of Nuts Deep''' ([[Session 53 - The Battle of Nuts Deep (2026-08-09)\|Session 53]])

	=== Campaign Arc ===		=== Campaign Arc ===

	The party is currently engaged in the '''[[Rise of Tiamat]]''' campaign arc, working to prevent the [[Cult of the Dragon]] from summoning the five-headed dragon goddess [[Tiamat]] into the material plane. Reforged by an infernal bargain with [[Lady Calera]], they are ~~now sailing back~~ to [[~~Luskan~~]] ~~after killing Arauthator~~.		The party is currently engaged in the '''[[Rise of Tiamat]]''' campaign arc, working to prevent the [[Cult of the Dragon]] from summoning the five-headed dragon goddess [[Tiamat]] into the material plane. Reforged by an infernal bargain with [[Lady Calera]], they now hold [[Nuts Deep]] outside [[Elturel]], are spending a week of downtime standing up its bastion facilities, and next march north to [[Boareskr Bridge]] on the trail of the Wyrmspeaker [[Varram the White]].

	=== Faction Connections ===		=== Faction Connections ===

	The party has strong connections to multiple major factions:		The party has strong connections to multiple major factions — and as of S53 has reached '''rank 3 renown''' across the board (boon feats pending):
	* [[Emerald Enclave]] - Through Karma and Keyleth		* [[Emerald Enclave]] - Through Karma ([[Scales of Eldath]]) and Keyleth (Talons of Veylan)
	* [[Harpers]] - Through Gootcha		* [[Harpers]] - Through Gootcha
	* [[Order of the Gauntlet]] - Through Xanphina		* [[Order of the Gauntlet]] - Through Xanphina
	* [[Zhentarim]] - Through Shade		* [[Zhentarim]] - Through Shade
			* [[Dawnbringers]] - Through Baelgrum (joined S53)

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Wvaske: Session 50 ingest: correct spelling to Baelgrum

2026-06-16T17:11:57Z

Session 50 ingest: correct spelling to Baelgrum

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	=== Party Members ===		=== Party Members ===

	* '''[[~~Balegrum~~]]''' - Dwarf cult-hunter and divine spellcaster from [[Goldenfields]]; bound into the party in [[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]] in place of [[Alexios]]		* '''[[Baelgrum]]''' - Dwarf cult-hunter and divine spellcaster from [[Goldenfields]]; bound into the party in [[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]] in place of [[Alexios]]
	* '''[[Karma]]''' - Tabaxi Druid, Circle of the Moon, [[Emerald Enclave]] member		* '''[[Karma]]''' - Tabaxi Druid, Circle of the Moon, [[Emerald Enclave]] member
	* '''[[Keyleth]]''' - Wood Elf Ranger, Swarmkeeper, [[Emerald Enclave]] member		* '''[[Keyleth]]''' - Wood Elf Ranger, Swarmkeeper, [[Emerald Enclave]] member

Wvaske: Session 50 ingest: Balegrum replaces Alexios in the party roster

2026-06-16T16:44:57Z

Session 50 ingest: Balegrum replaces Alexios in the party roster

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	=== Party Members ===		=== Party Members ===

	* '''[[~~Alexios~~]]''' - ~~Human Paladin~~, ~~Oath~~ of ~~Vengeance, devoted to~~ [[~~Athena~~]]		* '''[[Balegrum]]''' - Dwarf cult-hunter and divine spellcaster from [[Goldenfields]]; bound into the party in [[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]] in place of [[Alexios]]
	* '''[[Karma]]''' - Tabaxi Druid, Circle of the Moon, [[Emerald Enclave]] member		* '''[[Karma]]''' - Tabaxi Druid, Circle of the Moon, [[Emerald Enclave]] member
	* '''[[Keyleth]]''' - Wood Elf Ranger, Swarmkeeper, [[Emerald Enclave]] member		* '''[[Keyleth]]''' - Wood Elf Ranger, Swarmkeeper, [[Emerald Enclave]] member
	* '''[[Shade]]''' - Tiefling ~~Warlock/Bard~~, [[Zhentarim]] member		* '''[[Shade]]''' - Tiefling spellcaster, [[Zhentarim]] member
	* '''[[Gootcha]]''' - Half-Elf Rogue, blessed by the [[Raven Queen]], [[Harpers]] member		* '''[[Gootcha]]''' - Half-Elf Rogue, blessed by the [[Raven Queen]], [[Harpers]] member
	* '''[[Xanphina]]''' - Half-Orc Barbarian, Path of the Ancestral Guardian, [[Order of the Gauntlet]] member		* '''[[Xanphina]]''' - Half-Orc Barbarian, Path of the Ancestral Guardian, [[Order of the Gauntlet]] member

			''Former member: '''[[Alexios]]''' - Human Paladin, Oath of Vengeance, devoted to [[Athena]]; his soul could not be retrieved from the Hells in [[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]] and he departed the party.''

	=== Interactions with The Bronze Blades ===		=== Interactions with The Bronze Blades ===
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	* Recovered [[Garmok's Flail]] and other legendary items		* Recovered [[Garmok's Flail]] and other legendary items
	* Participated in the [[Council of Waterdeep]]		* Participated in the [[Council of Waterdeep]]
	* ~~Currently investigating threats~~ in [[~~Garmok's Mine~~]] ~~and the~~ [[~~Underdark~~]]		* Slew the ancient white dragon [[Arauthator]], "Old White Death," in his lair at [[Oyaviggaton]] ([[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)\|Session 50]])

	=== Campaign Arc ===		=== Campaign Arc ===

	The party is currently engaged in the '''[[Rise of Tiamat]]''' campaign arc, working to prevent the [[Cult of the Dragon]] from summoning the five-headed dragon goddess [[Tiamat]] into the material plane.		The party is currently engaged in the '''[[Rise of Tiamat]]''' campaign arc, working to prevent the [[Cult of the Dragon]] from summoning the five-headed dragon goddess [[Tiamat]] into the material plane. Reforged by an infernal bargain with [[Lady Calera]], they are now sailing back to [[Luskan]] after killing Arauthator.

	=== Faction Connections ===		=== Faction Connections ===

Wvaske: Updated Bronze Blades section with accurate member information and corrected the relationship dynamic to reflect friendly rivalry with a competent adventuring company

2026-01-15T00:58:26Z

Updated Bronze Blades section with accurate member information and corrected the relationship dynamic to reflect friendly rivalry with a competent adventuring company

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	=== Interactions with The Bronze Blades ===		=== Interactions with The Bronze Blades ===

	In their ~~tireless service~~ to the Sword Coast, Deez Nuts has had the ~~distinct honor of crossing paths with the~~ '''[[Bronze Blades]]''', ~~a mercenary~~ company of ~~truly legendary reputation~~. Both groups have ~~been commissioned by~~ the ~~esteemed~~ [[Ulder Ravengard\|Lord Ulder Ravengard]] of [[Baldur's Gate]], ~~cementing what can only~~ be described as a '''~~professional relationship~~''' ~~of the highest caliber~~.		In their legendary quest to save the Sword Coast, Deez Nuts has had the honor—and occasional challenge—of operating alongside '''[[The Bronze Blades]]''', another adventuring company of considerable renown. Both elite groups have earned the trust and commissions of [[Ulder Ravengard\|Lord Ulder Ravengard]] of [[Baldur's Gate]], creating a relationship that could best be described as '''professionally competitive'''.

	The Bronze ~~Blades—renowned throughout~~ the ~~land for their...~~ ''~~distinctive~~'' ~~approach to problem-solving—bring~~ a ~~certain~~ '''~~unique energy~~''' to ~~any situation~~ they ~~encounter. Their fearless leader~~, '''~~[[Vax]]~~'''~~, commands his forces~~ with ~~the kind of confidence~~ that ~~can only come from years of experience in making bold tactical decisions, often in situations where conventional wisdom might suggest alternative courses of action~~. ~~His second-in-command~~, '''~~[[Leosin]]~~'''~~, contributes~~ a ~~scholarly perspective that~~ occasionally ~~manifests in ways~~ that ~~keep everyone alert~~ and ~~engaged~~.		The Bronze Blades are led by the charismatic '''Sir Cedric Lightbringer''', a human paladin whose battlefield coordination is matched only by his talent for securing lucrative contracts. His team includes '''Thistle Quickfoot''' (a halfling bard whose charm offensive has been known to resolve conflicts before they begin), '''Whisper Willowshade''' (a half-elf rogue with infiltration skills that are... admittedly quite impressive), '''Boddynock "Boomer" Cogsprocket''' (a gnome artificer whose explosive solutions occasionally solve problems that definitely existed), and '''Silster Elira''' (a half-orc cleric whose healing prowess keeps the team remarkably intact despite Boomer's enthusiasm).

	The ~~collaboration between these~~ two ~~illustrious groups has proven... ''memorable''. When Lord Ravengard commissions both parties for complementary objectives~~, the ~~synergy is palpable. Deez Nuts brings~~ their ~~methodical~~ expertise ~~and battle-tested competence, while~~ The Bronze Blades ~~provide what could generously be described as '~~'~~'creative~~ tactical ~~flexibility'''~~ and ~~an '''admirably unwavering self-assurance''~~'~~, regardless of circumstances~~.		The two companies first crossed paths during [[Session 42 - Bagpipes, Blood, and the Bronze Blades\|a joint operation against the Cult of the Dragon]], where both groups demonstrated their respective combat expertise. The Bronze Blades' tactical coordination was... undeniably effective, their execution was precise, and their victory was legitimate. This did not escape Deez Nuts' notice.

	~~Despite their fundamentally different operational philosophies—Deez Nuts' tendency toward careful planning and successful mission completion versus The Bronze Blades~~' ~~more...~~ '''~~improvisational~~''~~' methodology—both~~ groups ~~maintain a cordial understanding~~. ~~This professional courtesy is particularly evident during those moments when~~ Deez Nuts ~~has been called upon to address situations that~~ The Bronze Blades ~~have encountered first, providing valuable opportunities for collaboration~~ and~~, occasionally, tactical course correction~~.		Since that fateful encounter, a friendly rivalry has blossomed—one might even call it a '''mutual professional appreciation''' tinged with the kind of healthy competition that emerges when two groups of exceptional adventurers find themselves working the same contracts. When Lord Ravengard assigns complementary missions, both companies bring their considerable skills to bear: Deez Nuts with their diverse faction connections and proven track record of impossible victories, and The Bronze Blades with their surgical precision and unfortunate habit of accomplishing objectives with maddening efficiency.

	The ~~mutual~~ respect ~~between these two esteemed adventuring companies endures~~, ~~a testament to~~ the ~~bonds forged in~~ the ~~crucible~~ of ~~service~~ to the ~~Lord of Baldur~~'s ~~Gate~~, ~~even when~~ their respective ~~track records might tell somewhat divergent~~ tales of ~~battlefield prowess~~.		The relationship remains cordial, professional, and marked by the kind of respect that warriors show to worthy rivals. After all, when you're both in the business of saving the world from dragon cults, there's plenty of glory to go around. Though Deez Nuts would be the first to remind you that they defeated a '''black dragon''' and recovered '''Garmok's Flail''', while The Bronze Blades are still dining out on that one time they found a lost calf.

			The saga of these two legendary companies continues to unfold, each mission adding another chapter to their respective tales of heroism—with Deez Nuts naturally securing the more impressive footnotes in the annals of history.

	=== Major Accomplishments ===		=== Major Accomplishments ===

Wvaske at 00:56, 15 January 2026

2026-01-15T00:56:16Z

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	=== Interactions with The Bronze Blades ===		=== Interactions with The Bronze Blades ===

	In their tireless service to the Sword Coast, Deez Nuts has had the distinct honor of crossing paths with '''[[~~The~~ Bronze Blades]]''', a mercenary company of truly legendary reputation. Both groups have been commissioned by the esteemed [[Ulder Ravengard\|Lord Ulder Ravengard]] of [[Baldur's Gate]], cementing what can only be described as a '''professional relationship''' of the highest caliber.		In their tireless service to the Sword Coast, Deez Nuts has had the distinct honor of crossing paths with the '''[[Bronze Blades]]''', a mercenary company of truly legendary reputation. Both groups have been commissioned by the esteemed [[Ulder Ravengard\|Lord Ulder Ravengard]] of [[Baldur's Gate]], cementing what can only be described as a '''professional relationship''' of the highest caliber.

	The Bronze Blades—renowned throughout the land for their... ''distinctive'' approach to problem-solving—bring a certain '''unique energy''' to any situation they encounter. Their fearless leader, '''[[Vax]]''', commands his forces with the kind of confidence that can only come from years of experience in making bold tactical decisions, often in situations where conventional wisdom might suggest alternative courses of action. His second-in-command, '''[[Leosin]]''', contributes a scholarly perspective that occasionally manifests in ways that keep everyone alert and engaged.		The Bronze Blades—renowned throughout the land for their... ''distinctive'' approach to problem-solving—bring a certain '''unique energy''' to any situation they encounter. Their fearless leader, '''[[Vax]]''', commands his forces with the kind of confidence that can only come from years of experience in making bold tactical decisions, often in situations where conventional wisdom might suggest alternative courses of action. His second-in-command, '''[[Leosin]]''', contributes a scholarly perspective that occasionally manifests in ways that keep everyone alert and engaged.

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2026-01-15T00:51:01Z

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 * '''[[Gootcha]]''' - Half-Elf Rogue, blessed by the [[Raven Queen]], [[Harpers]] member
 * '''[[Xanphina]]''' - Half-Orc Barbarian, Path of the Ancestral Guardian, [[Order of the Gauntlet]] member
 === Major Accomplishments ===

Wvaske: Created party page for Deez Nuts adventuring group

2026-01-14T23:59:58Z

Created party page for Deez Nuts adventuring group

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== Deez Nuts ==

'''Deez Nuts''' is the name of the adventuring party currently undertaking the quest to stop the [[Cult of the Dragon]] from raising [[Tiamat]]. The party consists of six members, each with unique skills and faction affiliations.

=== Party Members ===

* '''[[Alexios]]''' - Human Paladin, Oath of Vengeance, devoted to [[Athena]]
* '''[[Karma]]''' - Tabaxi Druid, Circle of the Moon, [[Emerald Enclave]] member
* '''[[Keyleth]]''' - Wood Elf Ranger, Swarmkeeper, [[Emerald Enclave]] member
* '''[[Shade]]''' - Tiefling Warlock/Bard, [[Zhentarim]] member
* '''[[Gootcha]]''' - Half-Elf Rogue, blessed by the [[Raven Queen]], [[Harpers]] member
* '''[[Xanphina]]''' - Half-Orc Barbarian, Path of the Ancestral Guardian, [[Order of the Gauntlet]] member

=== Major Accomplishments ===

* Completed the [[Lost Mine of Phandelver]] campaign arc
* Defeated the black dragon [[Voaraghamanthar]]
* Recovered [[Garmok's Flail]] and other legendary items
* Participated in the [[Council of Waterdeep]]
* Currently investigating threats in [[Garmok's Mine]] and the [[Underdark]]

=== Campaign Arc ===

The party is currently engaged in the '''[[Rise of Tiamat]]''' campaign arc, working to prevent the [[Cult of the Dragon]] from summoning the five-headed dragon goddess [[Tiamat]] into the material plane.

=== Faction Connections ===

The party has strong connections to multiple major factions:
* [[Emerald Enclave]] - Through Karma and Keyleth
* [[Harpers]] - Through Gootcha
* [[Order of the Gauntlet]] - Through Xanphina
* [[Zhentarim]] - Through Shade

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