Session 06 – Shadows and Allegiances - Revision history

Wvaske: Updated Previous Session to link to Session 05

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Updated Previous Session to link to Session 05

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	'''Date:''' 8/13/2022		'''Date:''' 8/13/2022
	'''DM:''' Lauren		'''DM:''' Lauren

			=== Previous Session ===
			[[Session 05 – The Black Spider's Shadow]]

	=== Summary ===		=== Summary ===

Wvaske: Added Notable Characters and Factions Involved sections for standardization

2026-01-11T22:54:16Z

Added Notable Characters and Factions Involved sections for standardization

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	The session opened with the group exploring the aftermath of their siege at Cragmaw Castle. In the wreckage, they finally recovered the coveted map to [[Wave Echo Cave]]. Along the way, they discovered and liberated a captive [[Owlbear]] — setting it free to roam the forests once more, an omen of wild luck.		The session opened with the group exploring the aftermath of their siege at Cragmaw Castle. In the wreckage, they finally recovered the coveted map to [[Wave Echo Cave]]. Along the way, they discovered and liberated a captive [[Owlbear]] — setting it free to roam the forests once more, an omen of wild luck.

	Their travels next led them to the [[Old Owl Well]], where they encountered Hamun Kost, a flamboyant necromancer whose command of the undead seems mostly directed toward maintaining an endless rave of skeletons. Kost sought knowledge of the ~~ruin’s~~ builders, believing that the banshee [[Agatha]] might know more.		Their travels next led them to the [[Old Owl Well]], where they encountered Hamun Kost, a flamboyant necromancer whose command of the undead seems mostly directed toward maintaining an endless rave of skeletons. Kost sought knowledge of the ruin's builders, believing that the banshee [[Agatha]] might know more.

	Seeking answers, the party traveled to meet [[Agatha]], who demanded tribute in the form of beautiful gifts before sharing her wisdom. In exchange, they learned that [[Glasstaff]], leader of the [[Redbrands]], is actually Iarno Albrek, a former [[Order of the Gauntlet]] associate of [[Sildar Hallwinter]].		Seeking answers, the party traveled to meet [[Agatha]], who demanded tribute in the form of beautiful gifts before sharing her wisdom. In exchange, they learned that [[Glasstaff]], leader of the [[Redbrands]], is actually Iarno Albrek, a former [[Order of the Gauntlet]] associate of [[Sildar Hallwinter]].

	Returning to [[Phandalin]], the heroes descended into the [[Redbrand Hideout]] once again to confront Albrek. After a skirmish with his remaining loyalists, they subdued him and persuaded him to surrender alive. With this revelation, [[Sildar Hallwinter]]’s faith in his order was shaken, and new alliances began to form.		Returning to [[Phandalin]], the heroes descended into the [[Redbrand Hideout]] once again to confront Albrek. After a skirmish with his remaining loyalists, they subdued him and persuaded him to surrender alive. With this revelation, [[Sildar Hallwinter]]'s faith in his order was shaken, and new alliances began to form.

	For their actions and demonstrated loyalty, [[Shade]] was invited to join the [[Zhentarim]], earning the codename Fang. Meanwhile, [[Therezal]] was inducted into the [[Order of the Gauntlet]] at the rank of Chevall, recognizing her valor and conviction.		For their actions and demonstrated loyalty, [[Shade]] was invited to join the [[Zhentarim]], earning the codename Fang. Meanwhile, [[Therezal]] was inducted into the [[Order of the Gauntlet]] at the rank of Chevall, recognizing her valor and conviction.
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	The party now stands on the brink of greater purpose, their fates increasingly intertwined with the factions shaping the Sword Coast.		The party now stands on the brink of greater purpose, their fates increasingly intertwined with the factions shaping the Sword Coast.

	=== Characters ===		=== Notable Characters ===
	* [[Shade]] – Tiefling bard, newly christened Fang of the [[Zhentarim]].		* [[Shade]] – Tiefling bard, newly christened Fang of the [[Zhentarim]]
	* [[Thurmin]] – Cleric whose moral compass spins like a broken lodestone.		* [[Thurmin]] – Cleric whose moral compass spins like a broken lodestone
	* [[Brudur]] – Reliable muscle with a growing reputation.		* [[Brudur]] – Reliable muscle with a growing reputation
	* [[Cosima]] – Back in stride, sharp and sardonic as ever.		* [[Cosima]] – Back in stride, sharp and sardonic as ever
	* [[Therezal]] – Half-orc guide and newly appointed Chevall of the [[Order of the Gauntlet]].		* [[Therezal]] – Half-orc guide and newly appointed Chevall of the [[Order of the Gauntlet]]
	* [[Dick Smashington]] & [[Battle Brisket]] – Still present, somehow.		* [[Dick Smashington]] & [[Battle Brisket]] – Still present, somehow
	* [[Sildar Hallwinter]] – Shaken by the fall of a friend and ally.		* [[Sildar Hallwinter]] – Shaken by the fall of a friend and ally
	* [[Glasstaff]] (Iarno Albrek) – Exposed and captured.		* [[Glasstaff]] (Iarno Albrek) – Exposed and captured
	* [[Hamun Kost]] – Necromancer of questionable focus.		* [[Hamun Kost]] – Necromancer of questionable focus
	* [[Agatha]] – Banshee oracle and purveyor of secret knowledge.		* [[Agatha]] – Banshee oracle and purveyor of secret knowledge

			=== Locations Visited ===
			* [[Cragmaw Castle]] – Where the party finished their cleanup and found the map
			* [[Old Owl Well]] – The necromancer's rave of the undead
			* [[Agatha's Lair]] – Source of forbidden truths
			* [[Tresendar Manor]] / [[Redbrand Hideout]] – Final confrontation with Glasstaff

			=== Factions Involved ===
			* [[Zhentarim]] – [[Shade]] inducted as member (codename: Fang)
			* [[Order of the Gauntlet]] – [[Therezal]] inducted as Chevall
			* [[Redbrands]] – Defeated with capture of leader [[Glasstaff]]

	=== Enemies Defeated ===		=== Enemies Defeated ===
	* [[Glasstaff]] and his remaining [[Redbrands]].		* [[Glasstaff]] and his remaining [[Redbrands]]
	* Undead guardians near [[Old Owl Well]].		* Undead guardians near [[Old Owl Well]]

	~~=== Locations ===~~
	* [[Cragmaw Castle]] – Where the party finished their cleanup and found the map.
	* [[Old Owl Well]] – The necromancer’s rave of the undead.
	* [[Agatha’s Lair]] – Source of forbidden truths.
	* [[Tresendar Manor]] / [[Redbrand Hideout]] – Final confrontation with Glasstaff.

	=== Faction Developments ===		=== Faction Developments ===
	* [[Shade]] joins the [[Zhentarim]].		* [[Shade]] joins the [[Zhentarim]]
	* [[Therezal]] joins the [[Order of the Gauntlet]].		* [[Therezal]] joins the [[Order of the Gauntlet]]
	* [[Sildar Hallwinter]] questions his loyalty to the Order.		* [[Sildar Hallwinter]] questions his loyalty to the Order

	=== Experience ===		=== Experience ===

Wvaske: Created session page for Session 06 – Shadows and Allegiances with summary, faction updates, and linked lore.

2026-01-10T04:01:05Z

Created session page for Session 06 – Shadows and Allegiances with summary, faction updates, and linked lore.

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== Session 06 – Shadows and Allegiances ==
'''Date:''' 8/13/2022
'''DM:''' Lauren

=== Summary ===
The adventurers continued their campaign of chaos and curiosity across the Sword Coast, tying up loose ends from the [[Cragmaw Castle]] battle and planting seeds for new adventures. Though little treasure was gained, much was learned.

The session opened with the group exploring the aftermath of their siege at Cragmaw Castle. In the wreckage, they finally recovered the coveted map to [[Wave Echo Cave]]. Along the way, they discovered and liberated a captive [[Owlbear]] — setting it free to roam the forests once more, an omen of wild luck.

Their travels next led them to the [[Old Owl Well]], where they encountered **Hamun Kost**, a flamboyant necromancer whose command of the undead seems mostly directed toward maintaining an endless rave of skeletons. Kost sought knowledge of the ruin’s builders, believing that the banshee [[Agatha]] might know more.

Seeking answers, the party traveled to meet [[Agatha]], who demanded tribute in the form of beautiful gifts before sharing her wisdom. In exchange, they learned that [[Glasstaff]], leader of the [[Redbrands]], is actually **Iarno Albrek**, a former [[Order of the Gauntlet]] associate of [[Sildar Hallwinter]].

Returning to [[Phandalin]], the heroes descended into the [[Redbrand Hideout]] once again to confront Albrek. After a skirmish with his remaining loyalists, they subdued him and persuaded him to surrender alive. With this revelation, [[Sildar Hallwinter]]’s faith in his order was shaken, and new alliances began to form.

For their actions and demonstrated loyalty, [[Shade]] was invited to join the [[Zhentarim]], earning the codename **Fang**. Meanwhile, [[Therezal]] was inducted into the [[Order of the Gauntlet]] at the rank of **Chevall**, recognizing her valor and conviction.

The party now stands on the brink of greater purpose, their fates increasingly intertwined with the factions shaping the Sword Coast.

=== Characters ===
* [[Shade]] – Tiefling bard, newly christened *Fang* of the [[Zhentarim]].
* [[Thurmin]] – Cleric whose moral compass spins like a broken lodestone.
* [[Brudur]] – Reliable muscle with a growing reputation.
* [[Cosima]] – Back in stride, sharp and sardonic as ever.
* [[Therezal]] – Half-orc guide and newly appointed Chevall of the [[Order of the Gauntlet]].
* [[Dick Smashington]] & [[Battle Brisket]] – Still present, somehow.
* [[Sildar Hallwinter]] – Shaken by the fall of a friend and ally.
* [[Glasstaff]] (Iarno Albrek) – Exposed and captured.
* [[Hamun Kost]] – Necromancer of questionable focus.
* [[Agatha]] – Banshee oracle and purveyor of secret knowledge.

=== Enemies Defeated ===
* [[Glasstaff]] and his remaining [[Redbrands]].
* Undead guardians near [[Old Owl Well]].

=== Locations ===
* [[Cragmaw Castle]] – Where the party finished their cleanup and found the map.
* [[Old Owl Well]] – The necromancer’s rave of the undead.
* [[Agatha’s Lair]] – Source of forbidden truths.
* [[Tresendar Manor]] / [[Redbrand Hideout]] – Final confrontation with Glasstaff.

=== Faction Developments ===
* [[Shade]] joins the [[Zhentarim]].
* [[Therezal]] joins the [[Order of the Gauntlet]].
* [[Sildar Hallwinter]] questions his loyalty to the Order.

=== Experience ===
Cosima – 1569
Shade – 1802
Brudur – 1802
Thurmin – 1569
Therazall – 915
Dick Smashington – 575
Battle Brisket – 575

Therazall advances to Level 3.

The [[Wave Echo Cave]] now beckons, though the party may need to prepare — or reach Level 4 — before venturing inside.

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