π Session 15 β π§ββοΈπ³οΈ The Wrong Tunnel
π Date of Session:
2026/01/11
π₯ Party Members Present:
π² Session Events:
π οΈ (Optional System / Rules Discussion)
- Brief table discussion at session start reviewing the previous plan to infiltrate the magic emporium and concerns about traps and time pressure.
- Clarification on Bag of Holding air limits and timing.
π Event / Encounter 1 β The Abduction
- The party ambushed Master Bertio Raynberd in a narrow city alley.
- Raynberd was incapacitated while under magical laughter, then restrained and blindfolded.
- After brief debate, the party chose to transport him via Bag of Holding, periodically allowing him to breathe.
- Harlekk distracted passersby with music while the party moved Ranberd toward the sewers without drawing suspicion.
π Event / Encounter 2 β Into the Sewers
- The party entered the sewer system several blocks from the emporium.
- Raynberd was removed from the bag; he did not resist.
- Eldvarr recovered a small black book from Raynberdβs belongings.
- The group encountered a glyph of alarm, identified by Zane, suggesting active warding and recent movement through the tunnels.
- Raynberd repeatedly slipped in the muck, slowing progress.
βοΈ Event / Encounter 3 β The Chamber
- The party reached a large sewer chamber with five branching tunnels and unstable footing.
- A blue magical flare triggered as the party entered, followed by approaching footsteps.
- An iron golem emerged from a central pool as combat began.
- The party was surrounded by werewolves wearing uniforms similar to Signmonderβs knights.
- A woman identifying herself as Morrigan confronted the party, accusing them of disturbing wards and abducting Raynberd.
- Two stitched, reanimated figures resembling Xaniver appeared alongside her.
βοΈ Event / Encounter 4 β Break and Escape
- Negotiations failed; magical darkness and glyphs triggered across the chamber.
- Eldvarr was briefly incapacitated by magic before rejoining the fight.
- Heavy combat ensued involving the iron golem, werewolves, the Morrigan, and the stitched constructs.
- Harlekk was brought down but later revived.
- Vossβs Spirit Guardians inflicted significant damage while covering the partyβs retreat.
- Eldvarr carried Voss through hostile territory toward the correct tunnel.
- The session ended with the party partially escaped but still pursued.
π¨ Session Highlights
π Notable Moments:
- Kidnapping Raynberd in public without raising alarms.
- Discovery of active magical wards and evidence of recent movement in the sewers.
- First confirmed appearance of stitched Xaniver-like constructs.
- Morrigan revealing organized, uniformed werewolf forces.
- Narrow survival during a coordinated ambush deep underground.
π¨οΈ Quotes:
βIβm pretty sure weβre the bad guys.β
βIf you resist a little less, weβll let you out before you run out of air.β
βLay down your arms and youβll only be questioned.β
β Things to Do:
- Escape the sewer system and evade pursuit.
- Determine the significance of the black book taken from Raynberd.
- Investigate the Morrigan and her connection to the werewolves and constructs.
π Leads and Discoveries:
- Lead β Active sewer wards protecting areas connected to the magic emporium.
- Lead β Stitched constructs resembling known individuals.
- Lead β Organized werewolf forces operating under leadership.
π° Loot:
- Small black book recovered from Master Ranberd.
π Locations Mentioned:
- The Haunted Manor β The party's bastion, base, and home
π¦ Items Mentioned:
- Bag of Holding β -
π§ Active NPCs:
- Master Bertio Raynberd β Master wizard and proprietor of a high-end magical emporium known for containment, discretion, and quiet enforcement.
- Lord Signmonder β Protector of the Crown, commander of The Redcloaks