Session 48 - Inside Oyaviggaton (2026.04.12) - Revision history

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Fix name spellings: Marfold -> Marfulb and Hrimther -> Hrimthur throughout (match canonical pages)

Wvaske: Session 48 backfill: major enrichment — add omitted arcs (curing Mend Nets; befriending ice toads/Marfold and trolls/Ralph; recruiting troll allies; reviving frost giant Hrimther; scriptorium/Improved Eye; Arauthator's mad mate & tiefling-rider motive; Thorn-Born Star prophecy) and correct the ending: the Arauthator battle BEGAN this session (ended mid-combat). Preserved prior detail/lore sections.

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Session 48 backfill: major enrichment — add omitted arcs (curing Mend Nets; befriending ice toads/Marfold and trolls/Ralph; recruiting troll allies; reviving frost giant Hrimther; scriptorium/Improved Eye; Arauthator's mad mate & tiefling-rider motive; Thorn-Born Star prophecy) and correct the ending: the Arauthator battle BEGAN this session (ended mid-combat). Preserved prior detail/lore sections.

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== Session 48 - Inside Oyaviggaton ==

=== Summary ===
Following their rest on the ice hunter village plateau, [[Deez Nuts]] enters the lair of [[Arauthator]] through a secret passage revealed by [[Bone Carver]]. The shaman leads them through her hut into the frozen caverns beneath [[Oyaviggaton]], warning them of the dangers within: kobolds, ice trolls, giant toads, and the dragon's preference for freezing his enemies into decorative ice sculptures.

The party navigates the treacherous ice tunnels, discovering frozen corpses embedded in the walls—including the guards who accompanied [[Maccath the Crimson]] and ice hunters who attempted to escape Arauthator's tyranny. The circular tunnel system features slippery ice floors, uneven terrain, and ceilings roughly 20 feet high. [[Bone Carver]] provides crucial intelligence about the layout: kobolds infest the upper areas, trolls and toads patrol the middle sections, Maccath is imprisoned in a southern cave under guard, and Arauthator's treasure hoard lies deeper within.

The party eventually locates Maccath the Crimson in her makeshift prison-laboratory, a cave decorated with the symbol of the [[Arcane Brotherhood]]. The tiefling sorcerer, though under constant watch by kobold attendants, has spent her captivity studying Arauthator's collection of stolen magical items and spellbooks from the Arcane Brotherhood's archives. Despite her imprisonment, she has maintained her scholarly focus, copying spells and researching the [[Draakhorn]]—the ancient artifact whose call summoned dragons across Faerûn.

Maccath provides critical intelligence about Arauthator's capabilities: he is an ancient dragon who has learned to cast spells beyond normal dragon abilities, favors cold-based attacks and has a penchant for freezing enemies solid, possesses a vast treasure hoard taken from various conquests, and knows the location of every single piece of treasure in his lair. She equips the party with magical items to aid in their fight: a Ring of Resistance to Cold, special arrows that deal massive cold damage (6d10 on a failed CON save), and a powerful necromancer's spellbook that [[Shade]] attunes to the Eye of Gilbraxius.

The session includes several combat encounters with kobold swarms as the party explores the caverns. [[Alexios]] uses his Polearm Master feat to strike enemies as they approach, the party discusses tactical positioning in the confined ice tunnels, and they learn about the regional effects of being near an ancient dragon's lair, including unnatural winds and freezing temperatures.

The session ends with significant revelations: Maccath confirms the [[Draakhorn]] is at the [[Well of Dragons]] where the [[Cult of the Dragon]] sounds it continuously, Arauthator possessed the Draakhorn for years before the cult acquired it, the dragon has extensive knowledge of arcane magic and a collection of stolen spellbooks, and the party is now better equipped to face Old White Death. The session concludes with [[Wes]] offering players the opportunity to respec their characters, with [[Shade]]'s player expressing interest in changing from Bard to Wizard.

=== Notable Events ===
* [[Bone Carver]] revealed a secret entrance through her hut into Arauthator's caverns
* Party discovered frozen corpses in ice walls: Maccath's guards and escaped ice hunters
* Found [[Maccath the Crimson]] imprisoned in a cave, guarded by kobolds
* Maccath shared extensive knowledge about the [[Draakhorn]] and Arauthator's abilities
* [[Shade]] acquired a necromancer's spellbook attuned to the [[Eye of Gilbraxius]], gaining 5 charges of necromancy spells
* Maccath provided a Ring of Resistance to Cold to help survive Arauthator's breath weapon
* Party received special arrows (6d10 cold damage, CON save) designed to harm the dragon
* Learned Arauthator can cast spells beyond normal dragon abilities
* Discovered the dragon's habit of freezing enemies into ice sculptures as decorations
* Confirmed the [[Draakhorn]] is at the [[Well of Dragons]], sounded continuously by the cult
* Encountered multiple kobold swarms in the tunnels
* [[Alexios]] used Polearm Master and shield to provide 12 temporary HP to the party
* Party discussed character respeccing options at session end

=== XP Awards ===
* Total XP earned: Not recorded
* Current level: 9

=== Notable Characters ===
* [[Alexios]] (Richard) - Provided 12 temporary HP each morning with Athena's blessing, used Polearm Master to strike kobolds as they approached, cast Lesser Restoration, manned the front lines
* [[Xanphina|Zan]] (Amber) - Front-line fighter navigating the ice tunnels, has resistance to cold from magical boots
* [[Karma]] (Shanna) - Negotiated with NPCs, explained the party's mission
* [[Shade]] (Sarah) - Acquired the necromancer's spellbook and attuned it to the Eye of Gilbraxius, gained new necromancy spells, discussed changing from Bard to Wizard
* [[Gootcha|Gooch]] (Ashley) - Explored the caverns with the party
* [[Keyleth|Key]] (Patty) - Scouted and attacked enemies, dealt 6 damage in combat
* [[Bone Carver]] - Ice hunter shaman who led the party into Arauthator's lair, provided intelligence about the cave layout, warned about trolls, toads, and kobolds
* [[Barking Seal]] - Ice hunter chieftain (mentioned)
* [[Orca Heart]] - Ice hunter champion (mentioned)
* [[Maccath the Crimson]] - Tiefling sorcerer, member of the [[Arcane Brotherhood]], world's foremost expert on dragons and the Draakhorn, held prisoner by Arauthator for months, provided magical items and crucial intelligence

=== Locations ===
* [[Oyaviggaton]] - Arauthator's massive iceberg lair in the [[Sea of Moving Ice]]
* Ice Hunter Village - Starting point on the plateau above
* Bone Carver's Hut - Conceals the secret entrance to the caverns
* Arauthator's Caverns - Circular tunnel system with ice walls, 20-foot ceilings, slippery floors, uneven terrain
* Ice Walls with Frozen Corpses - Maccath's guards and escaped ice hunters frozen as decorations
* Kobold Chambers - Upper sections of the cavern system
* Maccath's Prison Cave - Southern cave where she is held, decorated with Arcane Brotherhood symbol
* Arauthator's Treasure Room - (Mentioned) Contains vast hoard from various conquests, location known to the dragon down to every single coin
* [[Well of Dragons]] - (Mentioned) Cult stronghold where the Draakhorn is kept

=== Factions ===
* [[Arcane Brotherhood]] - Maccath's organization, attacked by dragons years ago, many items and spellbooks stolen by Arauthator
* [[Cult of the Dragon]] - Possesses the [[Draakhorn]] at the [[Well of Dragons]], sounds it continuously to summon chromatic dragons
* Ice Hunter Clan - [[Barking Seal]]'s people, held hostage by Arauthator for generations, helping the party

=== Items ===
* '''Ring of Resistance to Cold''' - Given by Maccath to help survive Arauthator's cold attacks, provides resistance to cold damage (half damage)
* '''Special Arrows''' (quantity unknown) - Deal 6d10 damage on failed CON save or half on success, becomes regular arrow after dealing damage
* '''Necromancer's Spellbook''' - Attuned to the [[Eye of Gilbraxius]], grants Shade 5 charges for casting necromancy spells (1-5 charge cost per spell)
* '''Scimitars''' - Light weapons mentioned as available, allow bonus action attack when dual-wielding
* '''Arcane Brotherhood Spellbooks''' - Multiple spellbooks from slain wizards in Maccath's cave, she has copied all useful spells
* '''Winter Strider Boots''' - (Previously acquired) Allow ignoring difficult terrain from ice/snow, grant cold resistance
* '''Crampons''' - Ice climbing equipment provided by ice hunters

=== Combat Encounters ===
* '''Kobold Swarms''' - Multiple encounters in the caverns, swarms with 6 HP each, gain advantage when 2+ remain, attack as a group
* Swarm B attacked Xan (missed) and Alexios (missed)
* Alexios used Polearm Master reaction to deal 13 damage as they approached, reducing one swarm to 2 kobolds
* Keyleth dealt 6 damage to kobolds
* Combat was ongoing at session end

=== Creatures Mentioned ===
* '''Ice Trolls''' - Intelligent creatures serving Arauthator, guard Maccath, patrol the caverns
* '''Giant Toads''' - Large creatures serving the dragon, patrol with the trolls
* '''Kobolds''' - Numerous, infest the upper caverns, described as "nasty creatures" by locals, unpredictable, breed rapidly, die easily
* '''[[Arauthator]]''' - Ancient white dragon, the primary threat

=== Notable Moments ===
* [[Bone Carver]]'s warning: "He has a particular joy in freezing anyone into blocks of ice"
* Seeing the frozen corpses of Maccath's guards embedded in ice walls
* The ice hunter clan members also frozen in the walls from a failed escape attempt
* Maccath's calm demeanor despite months of imprisonment, maintaining her scholarly work
* The Eye of Gilbraxius learning new necromancy spells from the stolen spellbook
* Shade taking damage to use the eye to attune the book: "You take one damage. You're getting used to this, it doesn't bleed as much"
* Maccath's matter-of-fact explanation of Arauthator's capabilities and treasure hoard
* The revelation that Arauthator knows the location of every piece of treasure: "As a dragon, he knows the place of every piece of treasure"
* Discussion of boots granting cold resistance: "I have resistance to cold damage with my boots"
* Alexios providing 12 temporary HP each morning through Athena's golden radiance
* Combat tactics discussion in confined ice tunnels
* End-of-session respec offer: Shade's player wanting to become "a dark wizard" instead of a bard
* Wes's philosophy: "DnD doesn't let you respec, but we're here for fun"

=== Draakhorn Intelligence Gathered ===
* The [[Draakhorn]] was in Arauthator's possession for years
* He stole it as part of his collection of magical items
* The [[Cult of the Dragon]] somehow acquired it from him (circumstances unclear)
* It is now at the [[Well of Dragons]] where cult leaders sound it continuously
* The horn summons all chromatic dragons within approximately 1,500-2,000 miles
* Originally built to signal danger to chromatic dragons
* Maccath is the world's foremost expert on the Draakhorn's capabilities

=== Arauthator Intelligence Gathered ===
* Ancient white dragon, one of the oldest and most powerful
* Learned to cast spells beyond normal dragon abilities (unique trait)
* Favors cold-based attacks: breath weapon plus other cold spells
* Freezes enemies into ice blocks as trophies/decorations
* Possesses vast treasure hoard from various conquests over centuries
* Knows exact location of every treasure piece in his lair
* Attacked the [[Arcane Brotherhood]] years ago, stole magical items and spellbooks
* Holds the ice hunter clan hostage for generations, forces them to hunt for him
* Keeps Maccath alive for unknown reasons, guards her with kobolds and trolls
* Has powerful lair regional effects (unnatural winds, extreme cold)

=== Session End ===
The party remains inside Oyaviggaton's caverns, having met Maccath and gathered critical intelligence and equipment. They are better prepared for the eventual confrontation with Arauthator but must still navigate the dangerous lair, potentially deal with trolls and toads, and decide when and how to engage Old White Death. The session ends mid-exploration with kobold combat ongoing.

Players discuss potential character changes, with Shade's player expressing desire to switch from Bard to Wizard ("dark wizard") while maintaining the character's story and the Eye of Gilbraxius connection.

=== DM Notes ===
* Session ran approximately 5 hours 33 minutes (based on timestamps)
* Character respec discussion at end suggests major character development opportunities
* Shade acquiring necromancy spells foreshadows potential class change
* Maccath providing gear suggests she expects the party to fight Arauthator
* The session sets up future confrontation with the dragon
* Multiple exploration paths available: treasure room, deeper caverns, troll/toad areas

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	Following their rest on the ice hunter village plateau, [[Deez Nuts]] enters the lair of [[Arauthator]] through a secret passage revealed by [[Bone Carver]]. Before descending, the party works through its guilt over having killed the enslaved ice fishers on the way north — [[Xanphina]] especially — steadying themselves with a group hug and a motivational speech from [[Alexios]] (granting temporary hit points, a ritual he repeats through the session). [[Bone Carver]] and the ice hunters provide a hand-drawn map, crampons, and warnings of kobolds, toads, trolls, and treacherous ice.		Following their rest on the ice hunter village plateau, [[Deez Nuts]] enters the lair of [[Arauthator]] through a secret passage revealed by [[Bone Carver]]. Before descending, the party works through its guilt over having killed the enslaved ice fishers on the way north — [[Xanphina]] especially — steadying themselves with a group hug and a motivational speech from [[Alexios]] (granting temporary hit points, a ritual he repeats through the session). [[Bone Carver]] and the ice hunters provide a hand-drawn map, crampons, and warnings of kobolds, toads, trolls, and treacherous ice.

	Rather than carve through the lair by force, the party chooses diplomacy. They first find and cure a diseased ice hunter, '''Mend Nets''' (Alexios's Lay on Hands), sending him home — a small redemption. Descending the spiral stair past murals of draconic propaganda and giants frozen in defeat, they win over the lair's oppressed inhabitants one community at a time: the giant ice toads led by the scholar '''[[~~Marfold~~]]''', then the ice trolls led by '''[[Ralph]]''' (with Gunner and Blade). Both peoples serve [[Arauthator]] only out of fear and want him truly dead; they become guides and, in the trolls' case, allies recruited for the coming assault in exchange for magic weapons.		Rather than carve through the lair by force, the party chooses diplomacy. They first find and cure a diseased ice hunter, '''Mend Nets''' (Alexios's Lay on Hands), sending him home — a small redemption. Descending the spiral stair past murals of draconic propaganda and giants frozen in defeat, they win over the lair's oppressed inhabitants one community at a time: the giant ice toads led by the scholar '''[[Marfulb]]''', then the ice trolls led by '''[[Ralph]]''' (with Gunner and Blade). Both peoples serve [[Arauthator]] only out of fear and want him truly dead; they become guides and, in the trolls' case, allies recruited for the coming assault in exchange for magic weapons.

	The party reaches '''[[Maccath the Crimson]]''' in her tented study, who delivers the session's great lore dump on the [[Draakhorn]] and on Arauthator himself, and gifts the party cold-warding gear and dragon-slaying arrows. In her scriptorium the [[Eye of Gilbraxis]] "demands" a black necromancer's spellbook; [[Shade]] bonds it into the book, creating the '''Improved [[Eye of Gilbraxis]]'''. The party then revives a [[Frost Giant]] frozen among Arauthator's trophies — '''[[~~Hrimther~~]]''' — using "circle magic" to thaw him and Revivify to restore him; he pledges his axe to the cause.		The party reaches '''[[Maccath the Crimson]]''' in her tented study, who delivers the session's great lore dump on the [[Draakhorn]] and on Arauthator himself, and gifts the party cold-warding gear and dragon-slaying arrows. In her scriptorium the [[Eye of Gilbraxis]] "demands" a black necromancer's spellbook; [[Shade]] bonds it into the book, creating the '''Improved [[Eye of Gilbraxis]]'''. The party then revives a [[Frost Giant]] frozen among Arauthator's trophies — '''[[Hrimthur]]''' — using "circle magic" to thaw him and Revivify to restore him; he pledges his axe to the cause.

	Finally, with troll allies, a frost giant, and full cold resistance, the party descends into Arauthator's lair. [[Shade]] attempts a parley; the dragon reveals he wants a tiefling wizard to ride his mad mate (see [[Arauthator's Mate]]) and offers Shade the role. She refuses — "I'm just gonna start blastin'" — and the battle is joined. The session ends only a round or two in, mid-combat, with the slaying of Old White Death deferred to the next session.		Finally, with troll allies, a frost giant, and full cold resistance, the party descends into Arauthator's lair. [[Shade]] attempts a parley; the dragon reveals he wants a tiefling wizard to ride his mad mate (see [[Arauthator's Mate]]) and offers Shade the role. She refuses — "I'm just gonna start blastin'" — and the battle is joined. The session ends only a round or two in, mid-combat, with the slaying of Old White Death deferred to the next session.
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	* [[Bone Carver]] led the party through her hut into Arauthator's caverns; provided a map and crampons		* [[Bone Carver]] led the party through her hut into Arauthator's caverns; provided a map and crampons
	* The party cured the diseased ice hunter '''Mend Nets''' ([[Alexios]]'s Lay on Hands) and sent him home		* The party cured the diseased ice hunter '''Mend Nets''' ([[Alexios]]'s Lay on Hands) and sent him home
	* Befriended the giant ice toads led by the scholar '''[[~~Marfold~~]]''', gaining guides through the upper tunnels		* Befriended the giant ice toads led by the scholar '''[[Marfulb]]''', gaining guides through the upper tunnels
	* Befriended the ice trolls led by '''[[Ralph]]'''; recruited Ralph, Gunner, and Blade for the assault by trading away magic weapons (Corpseslayer Mace, Dagger of Venom, Glimmering Moonbow)		* Befriended the ice trolls led by '''[[Ralph]]'''; recruited Ralph, Gunner, and Blade for the assault by trading away magic weapons (Corpseslayer Mace, Dagger of Venom, Glimmering Moonbow)
	* Found [[Maccath the Crimson]] and received her [[Draakhorn]] research, a Ring of Cold Resistance, and two Arrows of Slaying (Dragon)		* Found [[Maccath the Crimson]] and received her [[Draakhorn]] research, a Ring of Cold Resistance, and two Arrows of Slaying (Dragon)
	* [[Shade]] bonded the [[Eye of Gilbraxis]] into a necromancer's spellbook, creating the '''Improved Eye of Gilbraxis''' (no attunement slot; 5 charges of necromancy spells)		* [[Shade]] bonded the [[Eye of Gilbraxis]] into a necromancer's spellbook, creating the '''Improved Eye of Gilbraxis''' (no attunement slot; 5 charges of necromancy spells)
	* Revived the frost giant '''[[~~Hrimther~~]]''' from Arauthator's trophy ice via "circle magic" + Revivify; he joined the assault		* Revived the frost giant '''[[Hrimthur]]''' from Arauthator's trophy ice via "circle magic" + Revivify; he joined the assault
	* Maccath revealed [[Arauthator's Mate]] — a mad ancient white dragon with a dead tiefling rider — and that this is why Arauthator hunts tiefling wizards		* Maccath revealed [[Arauthator's Mate]] — a mad ancient white dragon with a dead tiefling rider — and that this is why Arauthator hunts tiefling wizards
	* [[Keyleth\|Key]] asked Maccath about the "Prophecy of the Thorn-Born Star" ("five heads rising from the shadow's root"); Maccath agreed to research it		* [[Keyleth\|Key]] asked Maccath about the "Prophecy of the Thorn-Born Star" ("five heads rising from the shadow's root"); Maccath agreed to research it
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	* [[Alexios]] (Richard) - Cured Mend Nets with Lay on Hands, gave morale speeches (temp HP), front-line; used Jaunty Boots to fly Xanphina to the dragon		* [[Alexios]] (Richard) - Cured Mend Nets with Lay on Hands, gave morale speeches (temp HP), front-line; used Jaunty Boots to fly Xanphina to the dragon
	* [[Xanphina\|Zan]] (Amber) - Wrestled with guilt over the killed fishers; in the lair, raged and grappled/restrained Arauthator with [[Garmok's Flail]]		* [[Xanphina\|Zan]] (Amber) - Wrestled with guilt over the killed fishers; in the lair, raged and grappled/restrained Arauthator with [[Garmok's Flail]]
	* [[Karma]] (Shanna) - Led most NPC negotiations (toads, trolls, Maccath); cast Revivify to restore ~~Hrimther~~; cast Wall of Fire on the dragon		* [[Karma]] (Shanna) - Led most NPC negotiations (toads, trolls, Maccath); cast Revivify to restore Hrimthur; cast Wall of Fire on the dragon
	* [[Shade]] (Sarah) - Bonded the Eye into the necromancer's spellbook; parleyed with Arauthator and refused his offer, starting the fight; planning a Bard→"dark wizard" respec		* [[Shade]] (Sarah) - Bonded the Eye into the necromancer's spellbook; parleyed with Arauthator and refused his offer, starting the fight; planning a Bard→"dark wizard" respec
	* [[Gootcha\|Gooch]] (Ashley) - Explored and fought through the tunnels (joined under Patty's account)		* [[Gootcha\|Gooch]] (Ashley) - Explored and fought through the tunnels (joined under Patty's account)
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	* [[Bone Carver]] - Ice hunter shaman who led the party into the lair and provided the map and crampons		* [[Bone Carver]] - Ice hunter shaman who led the party into the lair and provided the map and crampons
	* [[Maccath the Crimson]] - Tiefling wizard of the [[Arcane Brotherhood]], held ~3 years; delivered Draakhorn lore and gifts; revealed Arauthator's plan for his mate		* [[Maccath the Crimson]] - Tiefling wizard of the [[Arcane Brotherhood]], held ~3 years; delivered Draakhorn lore and gifts; revealed Arauthator's plan for his mate
	* [[~~Marfold~~]] - Giant ice toad scholar; allied guide through the tunnels		* [[Marfulb]] - Giant ice toad scholar; allied guide through the tunnels
	* [[Ralph]] - Ice troll leader; recruited with Gunner and Blade for the assault		* [[Ralph]] - Ice troll leader; recruited with Gunner and Blade for the assault
	* [[~~Hrimther~~]] - Frost giant revived from Arauthator's trophy ice; pledged his axe		* [[Hrimthur]] - Frost giant revived from Arauthator's trophy ice; pledged his axe
	* [[Arauthator's Mate]] - The dragon's mad consort, with a dead tiefling rider (revealed, not yet seen)		* [[Arauthator's Mate]] - The dragon's mad consort, with a dead tiefling rider (revealed, not yet seen)
	* [[Arauthator]] - Ancient white dragon "Old White Death"; parleyed, then attacked		* [[Arauthator]] - Ancient white dragon "Old White Death"; parleyed, then attacked
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	* Bone Carver's Hut - Conceals the secret entrance to the caverns		* Bone Carver's Hut - Conceals the secret entrance to the caverns
	* Arauthator's Caverns - Circular tunnel system: ice walls with frozen corpses, 20-ft ceilings, slippery sloped floors		* Arauthator's Caverns - Circular tunnel system: ice walls with frozen corpses, 20-ft ceilings, slippery sloped floors
	* Ice Toads' Room - ~~Marfold~~'s scriptorium-like workspace		* Ice Toads' Room - Marfulb's scriptorium-like workspace
	* Ice Trolls' Room - Ralph's domain		* Ice Trolls' Room - Ralph's domain
	* Frozen-Trophy ("Statues") Room - Giants frozen in clear ice as Arauthator's conquests; where ~~Hrimther~~ was revived		* Frozen-Trophy ("Statues") Room - Giants frozen in clear ice as Arauthator's conquests; where Hrimthur was revived
	* Maccath's Study & the Scriptorium - Her tented prison-laboratory and the salvaged-spellbook archive (much laced with diabolical lore)		* Maccath's Study & the Scriptorium - Her tented prison-laboratory and the salvaged-spellbook archive (much laced with diabolical lore)
	* Arauthator's Lair (below) - Large cavern of ice pillars, ledges (four height levels), traps, and water pools; the dragon's hoard frozen into the ice		* Arauthator's Lair (below) - Large cavern of ice pillars, ledges (four height levels), traps, and water pools; the dragon's hoard frozen into the ice
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	* [[Cult of the Dragon]] - Negotiated the [[Draakhorn]] from Arauthator ~6 months ago; now sounds it at the [[Well of Dragons]]		* [[Cult of the Dragon]] - Negotiated the [[Draakhorn]] from Arauthator ~6 months ago; now sounds it at the [[Well of Dragons]]
	* Ice Hunter Clan - [[Barking Seal]]'s people, held hostage by Arauthator		* Ice Hunter Clan - [[Barking Seal]]'s people, held hostage by Arauthator
	* The lair's oppressed peoples - Ice toads ([[~~Marfold~~]]) and ice trolls ([[Ralph]]), allied to the party; the [[Scrag\|Scrags]] remain loyal to Arauthator		* The lair's oppressed peoples - Ice toads ([[Marfulb]]) and ice trolls ([[Ralph]]), allied to the party; the [[Scrag\|Scrags]] remain loyal to Arauthator

	=== Items ===		=== Items ===
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	=== Creatures ===		=== Creatures ===
	* '''Kobolds''' - Fanatically loyal to Arauthator (worship him as a god); weak, breed prolifically; fought as swarms		* '''Kobolds''' - Fanatically loyal to Arauthator (worship him as a god); weak, breed prolifically; fought as swarms
	* '''Ice Toads''' - Intelligent, cold-aura'd; not loyal to Arauthator; allied via ~~Marfold~~		* '''Ice Toads''' - Intelligent, cold-aura'd; not loyal to Arauthator; allied via Marfulb
	* '''Ice Trolls''' - Cold-attuned, terribly strong; two subtypes present; allied via Ralph		* '''Ice Trolls''' - Cold-attuned, terribly strong; two subtypes present; allied via Ralph
	* '''[[Scrag\|Scrags]]''' - Aquatic troll-kin loyal to Arauthator ("true believers"); three in the lair		* '''[[Scrag\|Scrags]]''' - Aquatic troll-kin loyal to Arauthator ("true believers"); three in the lair
	* '''[[Frost Giant]]''' - Immune to cold; one (~~Hrimther~~) revived as an ally		* '''[[Frost Giant]]''' - Immune to cold; one (Hrimthur) revived as an ally
	* '''[[Arauthator]]''' - Ancient white dragon: cold breath (CON save), Frightful Presence (Fear), rend/claw, conjures an ice elemental, terrain/illusion spells, legendary resistances and actions, lair effects		* '''[[Arauthator]]''' - Ancient white dragon: cold breath (CON save), Frightful Presence (Fear), rend/claw, conjures an ice elemental, terrain/illusion spells, legendary resistances and actions, lair effects

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	=== Session End ===		=== Session End ===
	The party has descended into [[Arauthator]]'s lair with troll allies and the frost giant [[~~Hrimther~~]], and the fight with Old White Death has just begun — [[Shade]] having refused the dragon's offer to make her his mate's rider. The session ends mid-combat (round one or two), with the dragon about to summon an ice elemental and [[Gootcha]] yet to act. The slaying of Arauthator is deferred to [[Session 49 - Old White Death (2026-04-26)\|Session 49]]. (Out of game, the DM offered players an optional mechanical respec; [[Shade]]'s player intends to shift from Bard toward a "dark wizard.")		The party has descended into [[Arauthator]]'s lair with troll allies and the frost giant [[Hrimthur]], and the fight with Old White Death has just begun — [[Shade]] having refused the dragon's offer to make her his mate's rider. The session ends mid-combat (round one or two), with the dragon about to summon an ice elemental and [[Gootcha]] yet to act. The slaying of Arauthator is deferred to [[Session 49 - Old White Death (2026-04-26)\|Session 49]]. (Out of game, the DM offered players an optional mechanical respec; [[Shade]]'s player intends to shift from Bard toward a "dark wizard.")

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