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In town, the party learned the following:
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]].
* 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.
* [[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]].
* 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.
* [[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.
* [[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.
* [[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.
* [[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.
The party capped off their town tour with a chaotic bar fight at the [[Sleeping Giant Tavern]], killing five Redbrands after a clumsy brawl.
=== Notable Characters ===
* [[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]]
=== Locations Visited ===
* [[Phandalin]] – The central hub of the adventure
* [[Sleeping Giant Tavern]] – A Redbrand hangout turned battleground
* [[Shrine of Luck]] – Home to [[Sister Garaele]]
=== Factions Involved ===
* [[Redbrands]] – Terrorizing gang controlling Phandalin
* [[Order of the Gauntlet]] – Faction represented by [[Sildar Hallwinter]] and [[Daran Edermath]]
* [[Phandalin Miners' Exchange]] – Guild led by [[Halia Thornton]]
=== 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.


=== XP Earned ===
=== XP Earned ===
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* Dick Smashington – 575 XP   
* Dick Smashington – 575 XP   
* [[Therezal]] – 400 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 ===
=== Notes ===

Latest revision as of 22:52, 11 January 2026

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:

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

Notable Characters

Locations Visited

Factions Involved

Quests Started

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

Notes

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

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

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