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 In town, the party learned the following:
-* [[Phandalin]] is being terrorized by a gang known as the [[Redbrands]] (or “Rembrandts,” depending on who’s talking).
+* [[Phandalin]] is being terrorized by a gang known as the [[Redbrands]] (or Rembrandts, depending on who's talking).
 * The legendary [[Wave Echo Cave]] is rumored to lie near Phandalin, and [[Gundren Rockseeker]] may have been taken—with his map—to [[Cragmaw Castle]].
 * [[Sildar Hallwinter]] revealed that he is a member of the [[Order of the Gauntlet]] and came to investigate the disappearance of his friend, a local wizard. Seeing the state of the town, he offered the party '''500 gp''' to eliminate the Redbrands and/or find Cragmaw Castle.
 * The Redbrand hideout is believed to be in the ruins of [[Tresendar Manor]].
-* [[Carp Alderleaf]], a local child, told the group about a secret tunnel (🎵Secret Tunnel!🎵) leading to the manor.
+* [[Carp Alderleaf]], a local child, told the group about a secret tunnel (🎵Secret Tunnel\!🎵) leading to the manor.
 * [[Qelline Alderleaf]] suggested they visit [[Reidoth]] in [[Thundertree]] for magical guidance.
 * [[Daran Edermath]], a semi-retired Gauntlet member, requested the party investigate an occurrence at [[Old Owl Well]] for 100 gp.
 * [[Halia Thornton]], a shrewd guild leader, confirmed that the Redbrand leader is called [[Glasstaff]] and offered 100 gp for his death.
 * [[Sister Garaele]], elven caretaker of the [[Shrine of Luck]], asked the group to consult a banshee named [[Agatha]] about the lost wizard [[Bowgentle]], providing a silver comb as an offering.
-* The [[Townmaster’s Hall]] posted a 100 gp bounty for clearing [[Wyvern Tor]] of orcs.
+* The [[Townmaster's Hall]] posted a 100 gp bounty for clearing [[Wyvern Tor]] of orcs.
 The party capped off their town tour with a chaotic bar fight at the [[Sleeping Giant Tavern]], killing five Redbrands after a clumsy brawl.
 === XP Earned ===
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 * Dick Smashington – 575 XP
 * [[Therezal]] – 400 XP
 === Notes ===

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Created Session 03 – Welcome to Phandalin with summary, NPCs, quests, and session navigation footer

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== Session 03 – Welcome to Phandalin ==
'''Date:''' 6/10/2024
'''DM:''' Lauren

=== Summary ===
After rescuing [[Sildar Hallwinter]] and completing their escort mission, the adventurers reached the frontier town of [[Phandalin]]. With their wagon and wounded companion in tow, they began to explore the settlement and uncover its troubles.

At the town gates, they met [[Therezal]], a bored half-orc tour guide who decided to follow the party out of curiosity. His commentary soon became part of the ongoing chaos.

In town, the party learned the following:
* [[Phandalin]] is being terrorized by a gang known as the [[Redbrands]] (or “Rembrandts,” depending on who’s talking).
* The legendary [[Wave Echo Cave]] is rumored to lie near Phandalin, and [[Gundren Rockseeker]] may have been taken—with his map—to [[Cragmaw Castle]].
* [[Sildar Hallwinter]] revealed that he is a member of the [[Order of the Gauntlet]] and came to investigate the disappearance of his friend, a local wizard. Seeing the state of the town, he offered the party '''500 gp''' to eliminate the Redbrands and/or find Cragmaw Castle.
* The Redbrand hideout is believed to be in the ruins of [[Tresendar Manor]].
* [[Carp Alderleaf]], a local child, told the group about a secret tunnel (🎵Secret Tunnel!🎵) leading to the manor.
* [[Qelline Alderleaf]] suggested they visit [[Reidoth]] in [[Thundertree]] for magical guidance.
* [[Daran Edermath]], a semi-retired Gauntlet member, requested the party investigate an occurrence at [[Old Owl Well]] for 100 gp.
* [[Halia Thornton]], a shrewd guild leader, confirmed that the Redbrand leader is called [[Glasstaff]] and offered 100 gp for his death.
* [[Sister Garaele]], elven caretaker of the [[Shrine of Luck]], asked the group to consult a banshee named [[Agatha]] about the lost wizard [[Bowgentle]], providing a silver comb as an offering.
* The [[Townmaster’s Hall]] posted a 100 gp bounty for clearing [[Wyvern Tor]] of orcs.

The party capped off their town tour with a chaotic bar fight at the [[Sleeping Giant Tavern]], killing five Redbrands after a clumsy brawl.

=== XP Earned ===
* [[Thurmin]] – 442 XP
* [[Cosima]] – 442 XP
* [[Shade]] – 675 XP
* Bruder – 675 XP
* Battle Brisket – 575 XP
* Dick Smashington – 575 XP
* [[Therezal]] – 400 XP

=== Quests Started ===
* '''Phandalin Under Siege:''' Eliminate the [[Redbrands]] and restore peace.
* '''Find Gundren:''' Locate [[Gundren Rockseeker]] and [[Cragmaw Castle]].
* '''Old Owl Well Investigation:''' Investigate the disturbances near [[Old Owl Well]].
* '''Glasstaff’s Fall:''' Kill [[Glasstaff]] at [[Tresendar Manor]].
* '''Agatha’s Knowledge:''' Deliver the silver comb and question [[Agatha]] about [[Bowgentle]].
* '''Orc Bounty:''' Clear [[Wyvern Tor]] of orcs.
* '''Seek Reidoth:''' Visit [[Reidoth]] in [[Thundertree]] for information on magic and the wild.

=== Locations Visited ===
* [[Phandalin]] – The central hub of the adventure.
* [[Sleeping Giant Tavern]] – A Redbrand hangout turned battleground.
* [[Shrine of Luck]] – Home to [[Sister Garaele]].

=== NPCs Met ===
* [[Therezal]] – Half-orc tour guide turned follower.
* [[Sildar Hallwinter]] – Patron and member of the [[Order of the Gauntlet]].
* [[Carp Alderleaf]] – Local child who discovered the secret tunnel.
* [[Qelline Alderleaf]] – Farmer and mother of Carp.
* [[Daran Edermath]] – Semi-retired adventurer of the [[Order of the Gauntlet]].
* [[Halia Thornton]] – Leader of the [[Phandalin Miners’ Exchange]].
* [[Sister Garaele]] – Elf cleric of [[Tymora]], caretaker of the [[Shrine of Luck]].

=== Notes ===
Next session planned: July 8, 2024.
The party must decide between pursuing: [[Tresendar Manor]], [[Thundertree]], or [[Cragmaw Castle]].

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'''Session Navigation:'''
← [[Session 02 – The Goblin Lair Negotiations]] | [[Session Logs|All Sessions]] | [[Session 04 – Choices in Phandalin]] →

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