Session 02 – The Goblin Lair Negotiations
Session 02 – The Goblin Lair Negotiations
Date: 5/28/2022 DM: Lauren
Summary
Picking up where the last session left off, the party remained deep in the goblin lair where they had cornered a band of goblins led by their so-called “Regional Manager,” Yeemik, who held Sildar Hallwinter hostage. Yeemik’s loyal pet, a carrion crawler named Bruce, added to the chaos of negotiations.
Before any deals could be struck, two of the group’s members vanished under mysterious circumstances. Cosima made an Irish exit, leaving behind only glitter and good vibes, while Thurmin disappeared in a burst of divine light after offering “thoughts and prayers.” Whether they will return remains to be seen.
With their numbers reduced, the remaining adventurers navigated goblin corporate hierarchy through deception and sheer absurdity. Shade asserted authority by ordering the goblins to take a break—resulting in a disturbingly literal interpretation of “group relaxation.” Moments later, Shade unleashed thunderous vengeance upon them, wiping out the lot.
Ultimately, the adventurers bartered with Yeemik, trading the Regional Director’s head for Sildar Hallwinter’s freedom. True to goblin management style, Yeemik released Sildar by hurling him off a ledge, leaving him unconscious but alive. Searching the cavern further, the group found crates marked with a blue lion crest—the symbol of the Lionshield Coster—before returning to their wagon and heading to Phandalin.
Loot Acquired
- Bruder – 23 gold pieces
- Unknown party member – Jade frog statue wearing a top hat
- A few potions (immediately used)
- Crates marked with the Lionshield Coster crest
- The unconscious Sildar Hallwinter
Character XP
- Thurmin – 342 XP
- Cosima – 342 XP
- Shade – 575 XP
- Bruder – 575 XP
- Battle Brisket – 575 XP
- Dick Smashington – 575 XP
It takes 900 XP to reach level 3; no one leveled up yet.
NPCs Encountered
- Yeemik – Goblin “Regional Manager” of the Cragmaw Hideout
- Sildar Hallwinter – Rescued from captivity
- Bruce – Pet carrion crawler of Yeemik
Locations Visited
- Goblin Cave (Cragmaw Hideout) – Continued exploration and negotiations
- Phandalin – Reached the town gates by the session’s end
Quests Advanced
- Find Gundren and Sildar: Sildar Hallwinter rescued; Gundren Rockseeker still missing.
- Escort Mission: Supplies and rescued NPC successfully delivered to Phandalin.
Notes
Next session planned: June 10, 2022 — “We fuck around in town.”
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