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Team Alfa Eighty-Ninth Session

2026-03-14T18:30:02Z

Coriolisdave: Created page with "== 30th Harvest (continued) == = Close = = Loot = 89"

== 30th Harvest (continued) ==

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|89]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Eighth Session

2026-03-14T04:36:49Z

Coriolisdave:

== 30th Harvest ==
(Combat, continued)

After hard-fought battle the crew prevails, with one Gnoll captured alive for questioning.

Afterwards, Bartely discovers the worm he had in a jar is missing, and seems to be with.. Gruululacrum? He doesn't understand why we're asking him about the worm though. He sure seems able to concentrate on multiple spells at once...

This seems to trigger something, though, and suddenly The Collector reveals he was inside the worm and has now taken over Gruululacrum. He claims: "I always knew Gruul was a plant" - a plant of the Burrow (Gnomish CIA).

"Probably long term implant to keep an eye on Monstertown, just like the Pastor was for the Breaker Gnomes." He's almost certainly still active in the world somehow.

This Collector seems to be a copy of The Collector, without the loyalty to the Dread Lord.

We are left only with questions:
* The Gnolls are unified, and SUPPORTED by clockwork hounds? Does this mean the Pastor has taken control of Doggtown??
* What can the captured mook tell us about what's going on in there?
* Will we <b>ever</b> be rid of this fucking Collector?

Tune in next time

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|88]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Eighth Session

2026-03-14T04:36:34Z

Coriolisdave:

== 30th Harvest ==
(Combat, continued)

After hard-fought battle the crew prevails, with one Gnoll captured alive for questioning.

Afterwards, Bartely discovers the worm he had in a jar is missing, and seems to be with.. Gruululacrum? He doesn't understand why we're asking him about the worm though. He sure seems able to concentrate on multiple spells at once...

This seems to trigger something, though, and suddenly The Collector reveals he was inside the worm and has now taken over Gruululacrum. He claims: "I always knew Gruul was a plant" - a plant of the Burrow (Gnomish CIA).

"Probably long term implant to keep an eye on Monstertown, just like the Pastor was for the Breaker Gnomes." He's almost certainly still active in the world somehow.

This Collector seems to be a copy of The Collector, without the loyalty to the Dread Lord.

We are left only with questions:
- The Gnolls are unified, and SUPPORTED by clockwork hounds? Does this mean the Pastor has taken control of Doggtown??
- What can the captured mook tell us about what's going on in there?
- Will we <b>ever</b> be rid of this fucking Collector?

Tune in next time

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|88]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Eighth Session

2026-03-14T04:31:56Z

Coriolisdave: Created page with "* we open in the waystation, roughly two days from Dogtown. It's a village, which does not have a wall == 30th Harvest == (Combat, continued) = Close = = Loot = 88"

* we open in the waystation, roughly two days from Dogtown. It's a village, which does not have a wall

== 30th Harvest ==
(Combat, continued)

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|88]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Eigth Session

2026-03-14T04:31:43Z

Coriolisdave: Blanked the page

Team Alfa Eighty-Eigth Session

2026-02-21T19:33:00Z

Coriolisdave: Created page with "* we open in the waystation, roughly two days from Dogtown. It's a village, which does not have a wall == 30th Harvest == (Combat, continued) = Close = = Loot = 87"

Team Alfa Eighty-Seventh Session

2026-02-21T19:32:03Z

Coriolisdave:

* we open in the waystation, roughly two days from Dogtown. It's a village, which does not have a wall

== 27th Harvest ==
* We leave the remnant in the capable hands of the Card Collector and the rest of the council, send the scouts out to reconnoitre, and head off to find the entrances
* Doggtown sits on a bluff, with the lowlands to the north/NE
* We approach to within ~half a day, undiscovered, and make camp

== 28th Harvest ==
* the weather is bad, and the familiars are unable to identify the necessary tree, however Gorra manages to find scout the area more effectively
** on the south side of the city, there's a small stream that acts as a moat. The vestiges of farmland are still visible, however the area is irregularly cleared. It seems the gnolls - either through laziness or arrogance - couldn't be bothered keeping it clear. The wilds have crept up to the moat. There is evidence of a somewhat-used trail, which suggests only groups of 12-30 at most. No ancient oak tree is immediately visible

== 29th Harvest ==
* a howling storm rolls through, and the crew takes shelter in a cave. The remains of a small group are found deeper in the cave. They appear to be ~30yrs old. We find a magnificent gem, and a large brass key.
** The key is fairly large, almost one pound in weight. Engraved on the bow of key is a sigil - the sigil of the city of Sturmhaven (aka Doggtown).
* report from the scouts:
** bridge on the NW has fallen, long washed away
** bridge on the NE is good, and used
** south side is walled with a moat
* checkin with hobgobcom
** We have dug in. No signs of opps. Goblins are in disarray, the mayor has absconded.
* check in with card collector ("goblin mayor")
** I AM SORRY -- HEARTBROKEN! HURTZ RECALLED ME AFTER YOU LEFT. I AM IN SAN CITLAN. I WOULD STAY IF I COULD!
*** San Citlan is a Gnome-Majority city on the edge of Hakan. It is known for its acceptance of sentient undead as members of the community.
* check in with previous goblin mayor
** THAT MAYOR WAS A FRAUD! HE WAS WHAMMYING ME! EVERYONE IS PANICKING ABOUT SHAPESHIFTERS NOW! NO ONE WANTS TO VOTE FOR FEAR!

== 30th Harvest ==
> The storm has left in its wake an absolutely perfect day. Cool, but not cold. Clear skies and sunny.
- An ancient oak is found. It is the wrong one
- we encounter a large group of hynas and gnolls - they all have the same logo on their gear: dragon with three heads - the heads are RED, BLUE, and GREEN. The body is BLACK

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|87]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Seventh Session

2025-10-11T21:16:16Z

Coriolisdave:

* we open in the waystation, roughly two days from Dogtown. It's a village, which does not have a wall

== 27th Harvest ==
* We leave the remnant in the capable hands of the Card Collector and the rest of the council, send the scouts out to reconnoitre, and head off to find the entrances
* Doggtown sits on a bluff, with the lowlands to the north/NE
* We approach to within ~half a day, undiscovered, and make camp

== 28th Harvest ==
* the weather is bad, and the familiars are unable to identify the necessary tree, however Gorra manages to find scout the area more effectively
** on the south side of the city, there's a small stream that acts as a moat. The vestiges of farmland are still visible, however the area is irregularly cleared. It seems the gnolls - either through laziness or arrogance - couldn't be bothered keeping it clear. The wilds have crept up to the moat. There is evidence of a somewhat-used trail, which suggests only groups of 12-30 at most. No ancient oak tree is immediately visible

== 29th Harvest ==
* a howling storm rolls through, and the crew takes shelter in a cave. The remains of a small group are found deeper in the cave. They appear to be ~30yrs old. We find a magnificent gem, and a large brass key.
** The key is fairly large, almost one pound in weight. Engraved on the bow of key is a sigil - the sigil of the city of Sturmhaven (aka Doggtown).
* report from the scouts:
** bridge on the NW has fallen, long washed away
** bridge on the NE is good, and used
** south side is walled with a moat
* checkin with hobgobcom
** We have dug in. No signs of opps. Goblins are in disarray, the mayor has absconded.
* check in with card collector ("goblin mayor")
** I AM SORRY -- HEARTBROKEN! HURTZ RECALLED ME AFTER YOU LEFT. I AM IN SAN CITLAN. I WOULD STAY IF I COULD!
*** San Citlan is a Gnome-Majority city on the edge of Hakan. It is known for its acceptance of sentient undead as members of the community.
* check in with previous goblin mayor
** THAT MAYOR WAS A FRAUD! HE WAS WHAMMYING ME! EVERYONE IS PANICKING ABOUT SHAPESHIFTERS NOW! NO ONE WANTS TO VOTE FOR FEAR!

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|87]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Seventh Session

2025-10-11T21:15:49Z

Coriolisdave:

* we open in the waystation, roughly two days from Dogtown. It's a village, which does not have a wall

== 27th Harvest ==
* We leave the remnant in the capable hands of the Card Collector and the rest of the council, send the scouts out to reconnoitre, and head off to find the entrances
* Doggtown sits on a bluff, with the lowlands to the north/NE
* We approach to within ~half a day, undiscovered, and make camp

== 28th Harvest ==
* the weather is bad, and the familiars are unable to identify the necessary tree, however Gorra manages to find scout the area more effectively
** on the south side of the city, there's a small stream that acts as a moat. The vestiges of farmland are still visible, however the area is irregularly cleared. It seems the gnolls - either through laziness or arrogance - couldn't be bothered keeping it clear. The wilds have crept up to the moat. There is evidence of a somewhat-used trail, which suggests only groups of 12-30 at most. No ancient oak tree is immediately visible

== 29th Harvest ==
* a howling storm rolls through, and the crew takes shelter in a cave. The remains of a small group are found deeper in the cave. They appear to be ~30yrs old. We find a magnificent gem, and a large brass key.
** The key is fairly large, almost one pound in weight. Engraved on the bow of key is a sigil - the sigil of the city of Sturmhaven (aka Doggtown).
* report from the scouts:
** bridge on the NW has fallen, long washed away
** bridge on the NE is good, and used
** south side is walled with a moat
* checkin with hobgobcom
** We have dug in. No signs of opps. Goblins are in disarray, the mayor has absconded.
* check in with card collector ("goblin mayor")
** I AM SORRY -- HEARTBROKEN! HURTZ RECALLED ME AFTER YOU LEFT. I AM IN SAN CITLAN. I WOULD STAY IF I COULD!
*** San Citlan is a Gnome-Majority city on the edge of Hakan. It is known for its acceptance of sentient undead as members of the community.
* check in with previous goblin mayor
** THAT MAYOR WAS A FRAUD! HE WAS WHAMMYING ME! EVERYONE IS PANICKING ABOUT SHAPESHIFTERS NOW! NO ONE WANTS TO VOTE FOR FEAR!

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|87]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Seventh Session

2025-10-11T21:14:49Z

Coriolisdave:

* we open in the waystation, roughly two days from Dogtown. It's a village, which does not have a wall

== 27th Harvest ==
* We leave the remnant in the capable hands of the Card Collector and the rest of the council, send the scouts out to reconnoitre, and head off to find the entrances
* Doggtown sits on a bluff, with the lowlands to the north/NE
* We approach to within ~half a day, undiscovered, and make camp

== 28th Harvest ==
- the weather is bad, and the familiars are unable to identify the necessary tree, however Gorra manages to find scout the area more effectively
- on the south side of the city, there's a small stream that acts as a moat. The vestiges of farmland are still visible, however the area is irregularly cleared. It seems the gnolls - either through laziness or arrogance - couldn't be bothered keeping it clear. The wilds have crept up to the moat. There is evidence of a somewhat-used trail, which suggests only groups of 12-30 at most. No ancient oak tree is immediately visible

== 29th Harvest ==
- a howling storm rolls through, and the crew takes shelter in a cave. The remains of a small group are found deeper in the cave. They appear to be ~30yrs old. We find a magnificent gem, and a large brass key.
- The key is fairly large, almost one pound in weight. Engraved on the bow of key is a sigil - the sigil of the city of Sturmhaven (aka Doggtown).
- report from the scouts:
- bridge on the NW has fallen, long washed away
- bridge on the NE is good, and used
- south side is walled with a moat
- checkin with hobgobcom
- We have dug in. No signs of opps. Goblins are in disarray, the mayor has absconded.
- check in with card collector ("goblin mayor")
- I AM SORRY -- HEARTBROKEN! HURTZ RECALLED ME AFTER YOU LEFT. I AM IN SAN CITLAN. I WOULD STAY IF I COULD!
- San Citlan is a Gnome-Majority city on the edge of Hakan. It is known for its acceptance of sentient undead as members of the community.
- check in with previous goblin mayor
- THAT MAYOR WAS A FRAUD! HE WAS WHAMMYING ME! EVERYONE IS PANICKING ABOUT SHAPESHIFTERS NOW! NO ONE WANTS TO VOTE FOR FEAR!

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|87]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Sixth Session

2025-10-11T18:53:56Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

== 14th Harvest (Autumn)==
First day of travel, it takes 6 hours to evacuate and cross the river. After a few hours walking camp is made. (.2 day progress).
== 15th Harvest==
> The day is an easy of march. The giants more or less scare off EVERYTHING in their wake and carve a trail that is easy to follow. You make good progress today!
> The council reports each contingent of Monstertown is in good morale and intact

Stratford is concerned about the card collector. He recommends that he be killed after we take over Doggtown.

== 16th Harvest==
Rainy and windy, slow progress. Morale dips, minimal progress. One of the orc apprentices dies by misadventure.

At the evening council meeting, hobgobcom wants to know the plan for getting into the city.
Wolf outlines three potential paths:
1. Use a ghost to follow a secret path
2. Use the dagger to open a door
3. Use the giants to open a path into the city

== 17th Harvest==
Rains continue, but Wolf's songs keep morale high.

== 18th Harvest==
We strike out ahead of the main group to prepare the village for their arrival.
> The weather has passed. Today is dreary and cold, but your movement is not impeeded

An hour of of town, the card collector approaches Thola. He has seen her dreams.

We spend two days recovering in the village, and setup a crossing to the other side.

== 21st Harvest==
River crossing is effected.

== 22nd Harvest==
At 2am that morning, a flash flood strikes, but (due to heroic dice rolls) noone is lost and morale is **improved**. A kobold is transformed into a Giant Squid, who saves many from the raging torrents!
This is the first time they've actually worked together since the fall of Monstertown.

== 24th-25th Harvest==
Normal progress

== 26th Harvest==
> The weather improves. It is a perfect fall day. The leaves are beautful, the clouds are gone. In two days, if Alexandria provides, should see you at the next encampment.

The Card Collector approaches with a chest, engraved with the personal crest of the Great Lord Hurtz.
He states that "The great lord wishes you every fortune in the steps ahead" and presents the chest.

Inside is an **All Purpose Tool** made of star iron, one that anyone can attune to. It has an inscription, which reads: "To New Monstertown [1516 - 1526]. Be seeing you"

== 27th Harvest==
We make excellent progress, and arrive at the second waystation

= Close =

= Loot =
* multitool

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|86]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Sixth Session

2025-10-11T18:52:53Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

== 14th Harvest (Autumn)==
First day of travel, it takes 6 hours to evacuate and cross the river. After a few hours walking camp is made. (.2 day progress).
== 15th Harvest==
> The day is an easy of march. The giants more or less scare off EVERYTHING in their wake and carve a trail that is easy to follow. You make good progress today!
> The council reports each contingent of Monstertown is in good morale and intact

Stratford is concerned about the card collector. He recommends that he be killed after we take over Doggtown.

== 16th Harvest==
Rainy and windy, slow progress. Morale dips, minimal progress. One of the orc apprentices dies by misadventure.

At the evening council meeting, hobgobcom wants to know the plan for getting into the city.
Wolf outlines three potential paths:
1. Use a ghost to follow a secret path
2. Use the dagger to open a door
3. Use the giants to open a path into the city

== 17th Harvest==
Rains continue, but Wolf's songs keep morale high.

== 18th Harvest==
We strike out ahead of the main group to prepare the village for their arrival.
> The weather has passed. Today is dreary and cold, but your movement is not impeeded

An hour of of town, the card collector approaches Thola. He has seen her dreams.

We spend two days recovering in the village, and setup a crossing to the other side.

== 21st Harvest==
River crossing is effected.

== 22nd Harvest==
At 2am that morning, a flash flood strikes, but (due to heroic dice rolls) noone is lost and morale is **improved**. A kobold is transformed into a Giant Squid, who saves many from the raging torrents!
This is the first time they've actually worked together since the fall of Monstertown.

== 24th-25th Harvest==
Normal progress

== 26th Harvest==
> The weather improves. It is a perfect fall day. The leaves are beautful, the clouds are gone. In two days, if Alexandria provides, should see you at the next encampment.

The Card Collector approaches with a chest, engraved with the personal crest of the Great Lord Hurtz.
> *The great lord wishes you every fortune in the steps ahead*

Inside is an **All Purpose Tool** made of star iron, one that anyone can attune to. It has an inscription, which reads: "To New Monstertown [1516 - 1526]. Be seeing you"

== 27th Harvest==
We make excellent progress, and arrive at the second waystation

= Close =

= Loot =
* multitool

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|86]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Sixth Session

2025-10-11T18:51:50Z

Coriolisdave: Created page with "= TLDR = == 14th Harvest (Autumn)== First day of travel, it takes 6 hours to evacuate and cross the river. After a few hours walking camp is made. (.2 day progress). == 15th Harvest== > The day is an easy of march. The giants more or less scare off EVERYTHING in their wake and carve a trail that is easy to follow. You make good progress today! > The council reports each contingent of Monstertown is in good morale and intact Stratford is concerned about the card collec..."

= TLDR =

== 14th Harvest (Autumn)==
First day of travel, it takes 6 hours to evacuate and cross the river. After a few hours walking camp is made. (.2 day progress).
== 15th Harvest==
> The day is an easy of march. The giants more or less scare off EVERYTHING in their wake and carve a trail that is easy to follow. You make good progress today!
> The council reports each contingent of Monstertown is in good morale and intact

Stratford is concerned about the card collector. He recommends that he be killed after we take over Doggtown.

== 16th Harvest==
Rainy and windy, slow progress. Morale dips, minimal progress. One of the orc apprentices dies by misadventure.

At the evening council meeting, hobgobcom wants to know the plan for getting into the city.
Wolf outlines three potential paths:
1. Use a ghost to follow a secret path
2. Use the dagger to open a door
3. Use the giants to open a path into the city

== 17th Harvest==
Rains continue, but Wolf's songs keep morale high.

== 18th Harvest==
We strike out ahead of the main group to prepare the village for their arrival.
> The weather has passed. Today is dreary and cold, but your movement is not impeeded

An hour of of town, the card collector approaches Thola. He has seen her dreams.

We spend two days recovering in the village, and setup a crossing to the other side.

== 21st Harvest==
River crossing is effected.

== 22nd Harvest==
At 2am that morning, a flash flood strikes, but (due to heroic dice rolls) noone is lost and morale is **improved**. This is the first time they've actually worked together since the fall of Monstertown.

== 24th-25th Harvest==
Normal progress

== 26th Harvest==
> The weather improves. It is a perfect fall day. The leaves are beautful, the clouds are gone. In two days, if Alexandria provides, should see you at the next encampment.

The Card Collector approaches with a chest, engraved with the personal crest of the Great Lord Hurtz.
> *The great lord wishes you every fortune in the steps ahead*

Inside is an **All Purpose Tool** made of star iron, one that anyone can attune to. It has an inscription, which reads: "To New Monstertown [1516 - 1526]. Be seeing you"

== 27th Harvest==
We make excellent progress, and arrive at the second waystation

= Close =

= Loot =
* multitool

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|86]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Seventh Session

2025-10-11T18:48:35Z

Coriolisdave: Created page with "= TLDR = = Harvest = = Harvest = = Harvest = = Close = = Loot = 87"

= TLDR =

= Harvest =

= Harvest =

= Harvest =

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|87]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Fifth Session

2025-08-23T22:33:15Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 11th Harvest =
Conversation about what to do next:
* enlist the wargs for help?
* find out which of the hobbo command structure have a worm

Wolf and Thola fetch three of wormed kobolds.

Surgery is performed on one of them - after a lot of healing, the kobold dies but we retrieve the worm. We now have a worm in a jar. The three kobolds are disposed of in a mass grave.

We call a council meeting, and check for worms: the goblin leader, and the card collector light up (as does the worm in a jar).

Wolf explains to the council about wormage. The council is convinced, the Old Master knocks (stuns) the goblin leader out, and we operate. It is touch-and-go, but at the last moment we get the worm out. However, the goblin leader dies. Wolf tries to revivify, which fails... looks like the process destroys the soul at the beginning of the process.

"Once the death of the Goblin Leader gets out there will be unrest. We need to get the infected together and mitigate the damage amongst the survivors. This will have a large impact on morale."

Stratord suggests the Card Collector disguise themself and take over the role of Goblin Leader. Gorra attends him to keep him on the straight and narrow. Overnight, Sid & the collector study the worm.

= 12th Harvest =
Thola communes with Big Mama, who agrees to dispose of the infected if they get transported there. A teleportation circle plan emerges.

We get the entirety of Monstertown together. The crowd is convinced, all the infected are sent to Big Mama's house, other groups are sent out to do a sweep for survivors.
Updated census:
* 399 gobbos
* 191 hobbos
* 197 kobolds
* 17 worgs
* 104 orcs (4 apprentices)

The 48 hour evacuation command is given

= 14th Harvest =
Monstertown hits the road.

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|85]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Fifth Session

2025-08-23T20:40:10Z

Coriolisdave:

Team Alfa Eighty-Fifth Session

2025-08-23T20:39:15Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 11th Harvest =

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|85]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Fifth Session

2025-08-23T19:16:35Z

Coriolisdave: Created page with "= TLDR = = 10th Harvest = = Close = = Loot = 84"

= TLDR =

= 10th Harvest =

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|84]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Fourth Session

2025-07-28T03:59:49Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 9th Harvest =
We start by finishing our chat with Jarl Ggrregg:
<blockquote>''For as long as Jarl Ggrregg reigns, the people of New Gianthome will be friends of Monstertown.''
He also commits to not attacking Stratford's village, and to sending a group of giants to help clean up doggtown with us
</blockquote>

We decide to teleport back to the trading post, taking our giant crew with us (5x hill giants, 2 x stone).
Our arrival does not go unnoticed, and triggers a brief panic.

We check in with stakeholders:
* Hobgobcom:
** incidents of sabotage have increased
** Several buildings have been lost to arson, caught one of the arsonists, their corpse is in the meatlocker. Two worgs lost when the stables burned down. A gobbo and a kobold were killed, others escaped. They are citizens of monstertown

* We are provided an updated census:
** 430 goblins (mayor is now leader, not the stage commander), most contentious
** 215 hobbos
** 221 kobolds
** 17 worgs
** 116 orcs (they have been following gruul)

* we can be ready to leave in 48 hours

We call a Council meeting:
* a new goblin wearing a tophat joins the council
** he is wearing halfling clothes, and is reluctant to leave the trading post
* the card collector is NOT PRESENT
* There is general discussion about the plan to attack doggtown.
** The goblin mayor is somewhat reluctant to leave town, and noncommital in general
* Weapon supplies are adequate:
** Plenty of spears
** Lacking ranged weaponry, situated well for close uarters.
* It is determined to split the party:
** thola, gorra, sid, some kobolds to range ahead and find the secret entrance
** Wolf and Stratford to (???)

The next morning, 30min before sunrise, ALARM BELLS!
The Card Collector covered in gore and blood is being forcefully dragged by a pair of large hobbos.
We interrogate the CC about what the hell.

Turns out he's been searching brains for brainworms. Wolf uses locate object to identify which townsfolk have a parasite: roughly 1 in 20 of the newcomers.

And also the card collector.

Thola is incensed, and ready to murder him where he stands. Stratford interposes himself, and the session ends.

= Noted for later =
* there are 5 surviving Gruul Apprentices, they have mold earth, shape water, create bonfire
* there is somewhere between **FIVE** and **NINE** weeks until winter

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|84]]

Concord of the Highways

2025-07-28T03:04:39Z

Coriolisdave:

The Concord of the Highways is the name of the Ubrekti-era treaty made with the conquered dog riding clans. It lays out the rights, rules, and responsibilities for halfling nomads both within the empire, as well as outside the empire. Although the Ubrekti Empire is long dead, the Concord has remained more or less intact with the successor states of the empire.

Although a fairly detailed set of traditions and understandings, in general it allows halflings traveling in their tribes free passage, grazing lands, and taxation exemption in exchange for sacred oaths of neutrality in times of war, and a complex system of non-currency tributes to local authorities. It applies equally to both boat and road tribes.

Note, it does not apply to individual or small groups of halflings traveling with adventuring parties.

Team Alfa Eighty-Fourth Session

2025-06-28T19:13:22Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 9th Harvest =

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|84]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Fourth Session

2025-06-28T19:03:35Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 6th Harvest =

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|84]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Fourth Session

2025-06-28T19:03:22Z

Coriolisdave: Created page with "= TLDR = = 6th Harvest (cont.)= = Close = = Loot = 84"

= TLDR =

= 6th Harvest (cont.)=

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|84]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Third Session

2025-03-29T21:37:31Z

Coriolisdave: /* 5th Harvest (cont.) */

= TLDR =

= 5th Harvest (cont.)=
FIGHT NIGHT! After wearing a massive boulder to the face, Wolf lays down the pain and, eventually, is successful in defeating the Jarl.
A bunch of failed persuasion checks and a handy suggestion later, eventually Wolf is hailed JARL WOLF.

There is a BIG PARTY!!

= Close =

= Loot =
- Amber necklace with the spirit of the Jarl inside ("The Jarl's Butterfly")

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Team Alfa Eighty-Third Session

2025-03-29T21:31:24Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 5th Harvest (cont.)=
FIGHT NIGHT! After wearing a massive boulder to the face, Wolf lays down the pain and, eventually, is successful in defeating the Jarl.
A bunch of failed persuasion checks and a handy suggestion later, eventually Wolf is hailed JARL WOLF.

= Close =

= Loot =
- Amber necklace with the spirit of the Jarl inside ("The Jarl's Butterfly")

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|83]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Third Session

2025-03-29T21:29:02Z

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= TLDR =

= 5th Harvest (cont.)=
FIGHT NIGHT! After wearing a massive boulder to the face, Wolf lays down the pain and, eventually, is successful in defeating the Jarl.
A bunch of failed persuasion checks and a handy suggestion later, eventually Wolf is hailed JARL WOLF.

= Close =

= Loot =
- Amber necklace with the spirit of the Jarl inside? ("The Jarl's Butterfly")

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|83]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Second Session

2025-02-08T22:36:04Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 3rd Harvest (Autumn) =
* we talk the leader into releasing NEW FRIEND Stratford
* giants will attack in 5 days
* check in with Goblin Stage Manager - he has been voted off the council!

= 4th Harvest =
After giving stratform a night to rest we talk to the Sad Sage. We come to an agreement - if we win, he will lead the Giants in our stead, and further agrees to assist with resettling Monstertown.

We rest for a day for him to "advise" the Jarl

Check in with hobgobcom. He responds: GOOD. POSITION HOLDS BUT ERODING. NEW SURVIVORS STILL SLOWLY COMING IN, BUT A SMALL NUMBER HAVE BEGUN TO SOW DISCOTENT AND A SMALLER FEW STILL MISCHIEF AND MALICE.

Follow-up with Alpha Worg: TOWN GETS CRAMPED. PEOPLE GET PUSHY AND ANGRY. SOME FIRES! WORGS DO NOT LIKE BEING IN A PEN WHEN FIRES!

= 5th Harvest =
We decide to accelerate the plan, and meet with the Jarl.The challenge is accepted - HIGH NOON!
We are taken to the arena under guard. Prep spells are cast

= Close =

= Loot =

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Team Alfa Eighty-Second Session

2025-02-08T22:10:00Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 3rd Harvest (Autumn) =
* we talk the leader into releasing NEW FRIEND Stratford
* giants will attack in 5 days
* check in with Goblin Stage Manager - he has been voted off the council!

= 4th Harvest =
After giving stratform a night to rest we talk to the Sad Sage. We come to an agreement - if we win, he will lead the Giants in our stead, and further agrees to assist with resettling Monstertown.

We rest for a day for him to "advise" the Jarl

Check in with hobgobcom. He responds: GOOD. POSITION HOLDS BUT ERODING. NEW SURVIVORS STILL SLOWLY COMING IN, BUT A SMALL NUMBER HAVE BEGUN TO SOW DISCOTENT AND A SMALLER FEW STILL MISCHIEF AND MALICE.

Follow-up with Alpha Worg: TOWN GETS CRAMPED. PEOPLE GET PUSHY AND ANGRY. SOME FIRES! WORGS DO NOT LIKE BEING IN A PEN WHEN FIRES!

= 5th Harvest =
We decide to accelerate the plan, and meet with the Jarl.The challenge is accepted - HIGH NOON!

= Close =

= Loot =

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Team Alfa Eighty-Second Session

2025-02-08T21:48:31Z

Coriolisdave:

Team Alfa Eighty-Second Session

2025-02-08T21:09:02Z

Coriolisdave:

Team Alfa Eighty-First Session

2025-02-08T20:37:12Z

Coriolisdave: /* 1st Harvest (Autumn) */

= TLDR =
We make it to the Giant camp, and discover a NEW FRIEND (in a cage). Leadership of the Giant group has transferred to a militant leader.
The group start plotting how to depose him, and rescue NEW FRIEND before the giants descend upon the Orcish town.

= 1st Harvest (Autumn) =
The bad plan:
* Collector casts superior invisibility on Gorra & Sid
* Buffs:
** Gorra: Bless
** Thola: Fly
** Wolf: Spirit Shroud
** Sid: Enhance Avility [CON] [+2d6 Temp HP]

Aid
Freedom of Mvmt
Death Ward
Longstrider

= Close =

= Loot =

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Team Alfa Eighty-Second Session

2025-02-08T20:35:21Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 3rd Harvest (Autumn) =

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|82]]

Team Alfa Eighty-Second Session

2025-02-08T20:35:10Z

Coriolisdave: Created page with "= TLDR = = 3rd Harvest (Autumn) = = Close = = Loot = 81"

= TLDR =

= 3rd Harvest (Autumn) =

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|81]]

Team Alfa Eighty-First Session

2025-02-08T20:14:36Z

Coriolisdave:

Team Alfa Eighty-First Session

2025-01-25T20:04:34Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 1st Harvest (Autumn) =

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|81]]

Team Alfa Eightieth Session

2025-01-25T20:04:06Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =
Walking. Lots and lots of walking.

= 3rd Summer Supplication =
The party meets up with the scouts, en route to the giants. They report the bridge has been occupied by a Dwarven company:
* 4 acolyte's
* 12 Guards
* 2 knights
* 1 mage
* 4 scouts
* 2 Veterans

We instruct to avoid foraging north of the river, and send scouts out along the south of the river leading to Doggtown.

= 4th Summer Supplication =
Nothing of note. Discussion of scrying on Doggtown, Giants, etc. The collector can do this (1x per day)

= 5th =
Nothing happens.
We head deeper into the wilds.
* Old Master reports that survivors have continued to trickle in. The monks have started specifically looking for more survivors at the expense of food and utility supplies.

YETI FIGHT TIME

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|80]]

Team Alfa Eighty-First Session

2025-01-25T19:43:33Z

Coriolisdave: Created page with "= TLDR = = 6th = YETI FIGHT TIME = Close = = Loot = 81"

= TLDR =

= 6th =
YETI FIGHT TIME

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|81]]

Team Alfa Eightieth Session

2025-01-25T19:43:27Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =
Walking. Lots and lots of walking.

= 3rd Summer Supplication =
The party meets up with the scouts, en route to the giants. They report the bridge has been occupied by a Dwarven company:
* 4 acolyte's
* 12 Guards
* 2 knights
* 1 mage
* 4 scouts
* 2 Veterans

We instruct to avoid foraging north of the river, and send scouts out along the south of the river leading to Doggtown.

= 4th Summer Supplication =
Nothing of note. Discussion of scrying on Doggtown, Giants, etc. The collector can do this (1x per day)

= 5th =
Nothing happens.
We head deeper into the wilds.
* Old Master reports that survivors have continued to trickle in. The monks have started specifically looking for more survivors at the expense of food and utility supplies.

= 6th =
YETI FIGHT TIME

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|80]]

Team Alfa Eightieth Session

2025-01-25T19:42:22Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 3rd Summer Supplication =
The party meets up with the scouts, en route to the giants. They report the bridge has been occupied by a Dwarven company:
* 4 acolyte's
* 12 Guards
* 2 knights
* 1 mage
* 4 scouts
* 2 Veterans

We instruct to avoid foraging north of the river, and send scouts out along the south of the river leading to Doggtown.

= 4th Summer Supplication =
Nothing of note. Discussion of scrying on Doggtown, Giants, etc. The collector can do this (1x per day)

= 5th =
Nothing happens.
We head deeper into the wilds.
* Old Master reports that survivors have continued to trickle in. The monks have started specifically looking for more survivors at the expense of food and utility supplies.

= 6th =
YETI FIGHT TIME

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|80]]

Team Alfa Eightieth Session

2024-12-21T20:54:51Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 3rd Summer Supplication =
The party meets up with the scouts, en route to the giants. They report the bridge has been occupied by a Dwarven company:
* 4 acolyte's
* 12 Guards
* 2 knights
* 1 mage
* 4 scouts
* 2 Veterans

We instruct to avoid foraging north of the river, and send scouts out along the south of the river leading to Doggtown.

= 4th Summer Supplication =
Nothing of note. Discussion of scrying on Doggtown, Giants, etc. The collector can do this (1x per day)

= 5th =
Nothing happens.
We head deeper into the wilds.
* Old Master reports that survivors have continued to trickle in. The monks have started specifically looking for more survivors at the expense of food and utility supplies.

= 6th =

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|80]]

Team Alfa Seventy-Ninth Session

2024-12-21T20:09:16Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 31st Sunforge =

* the scouts return, the bridge is clear
* we send to the giants:
** "We're about a week away from the mountain - do you need assistance with the Orcs? Happy to help if you can provide
*** WE CLASHED WITH A GROUP: SENT UP THE MOUNTAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL CAPTIVES. THEY APPEAR TO BE SUPPORTED BY A NEARBY KINGDOM.
** Which side of the mountain is their encampment? Do you know which Kingdom supports
*** THE SETTLEMENT IS AT THE BASE OF THE NORTH FACE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THEIR SIGIL IS A YELLOW SUN WITH EIGHT RAYS.
**** this is one of the symbols of the Neo Alexandrian cult/heresy that you studied up on.

= 32nd Sunforge =
* sending to halfling mate (elias black or something)
** "We took care of your fallen at the outpost. Need to borrow it a bit while we rebuild monstertown. Have coin to trade if you have wares"
*** LIZARDFOLK FLEEING THE ERUPTION ATTACKED THE TOWN. WE DROVE THEM OFF AND FELL BACK. WAITING AT TRADE FORT NORTH OF VILLAGE FOR THE NEXT CIRCUIT.
** "Don't rush on our account - we won't stay long. We'll make sure we clean the altar for you"
*** AMENABLE TO TRADE DISCUSSION -- NO HARD FEELINGS IF THE CAMP IS RETURNED TO US IN GOOD ORDER. WE ARE AT MIDDLE TRADE FORT HEADING NORTH. PLAN TO WINTER AT MOUNTAIN-ON-THE-SEA

= 1st Summer Supplication =
When the group arrives, it's BIGGER (roughly doubled)! and includes GRUUL THE GREAT. Gruul seems "off", more "flattened". With investigation and conversation, Sid realises he is a simulacrum.

Lots of talk with the council. General understanding that the dwarves and halflings will probably leave us alone for long enough to gather our strength and set out for dogtown.

Thola makes a pitch to the crowd to start worshiping the glory of the Mountain. The kobolds are on board.

= Close =
Alfa heads out to meet with the giants to fix their Orc problem. We will aim to meet the returning scouts on the way.

= Loot =
- Gruul The Sim

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Team Alfa Seventy-Ninth Session

2024-12-21T19:54:43Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 31st Sunforge =

* the scouts return, the bridge is clear
* we send to the giants:
** "We're about a week away from the mountain - do you need assistance with the Orcs? Happy to help if you can provide
*** WE CLASHED WITH A GROUP: SENT UP THE MOUNTAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL CAPTIVES. THEY APPEAR TO BE SUPPORTED BY A NEARBY KINGDOM.
** Which side of the mountain is their encampment? Do you know which Kingdom supports
*** THE SETTLEMENT IS AT THE BASE OF THE NORTH FACE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THEIR SIGIL IS A YELLOW SUN WITH EIGHT RAYS.
**** this is one of the symbols of the Neo Alexandrian cult/heresy that you studied up on.

= 32nd Sunforge =
* sending to halfling mate (elias black or something)
** "We took care of your fallen at the outpost. Need to borrow it a bit while we rebuild monstertown. Have coin to trade if you have wares"
*** LIZARDFOLK FLEEING THE ERUPTION ATTACKED THE TOWN. WE DROVE THEM OFF AND FELL BACK. WAITING AT TRADE FORT NORTH OF VILLAGE FOR THE NEXT CIRCUIT.
** "Don't rush on our account - we won't stay long. We'll make sure we clean the altar for you"
*** AMENABLE TO TRADE DISCUSSION -- NO HARD FEELINGS IF THE CAMP IS RETURNED TO US IN GOOD ORDER. WE ARE AT MIDDLE TRADE FORT HEADING NORTH. PLAN TO WINTER AT MOUNTAIN-ON-THE-SEA

= 1st Summer Supplication =
When the group arrives, it's BIGGER (roughly doubled)! and includes GRUUL THE GREAT. Gruul seems "off", more "flattened". With investigation and conversation, Sid realises he is a simulacrum.

Lots of talk with the council. General understanding that the dwarves and halflings will probably leave us alone for long enough to gather our strength and set out for dogtown.

= Close =
Alfa heads out to meet with the giants to fix their Orc problem. We will aim to meet the returning scouts on the way.

= Loot =
- Gruul The Sim

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|79]]

Team Alfa Eightieth Session

2024-12-21T19:50:52Z

Coriolisdave: Created page with "= TLDR = = 3rd Summer Supplicatione = = Close = = Loot = 80"

= TLDR =

= 3rd Summer Supplicatione =

= Close =

= Loot =

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|80]]

Team Alfa Seventy-Ninth Session

2024-12-21T19:49:04Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 31st Sunforge =

* the scouts return, the bridge is clear
* we send to the giants:
** "We're about a week away from the mountain - do you need assistance with the Orcs? Happy to help if you can provide
*** WE CLASHED WITH A GROUP: SENT UP THE MOUNTAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL CAPTIVES. THEY APPEAR TO BE SUPPORTED BY A NEARBY KINGDOM.
** Which side of the mountain is their encampment? Do you know which Kingdom supports
*** THE SETTLEMENT IS AT THE BASE OF THE NORTH FACE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THEIR SIGIL IS A YELLOW SUN WITH EIGHT RAYS.
*** > this is one of the symbols of the Neo Alexandrian cult/heresy that you studied up on.

= 32nd Sunforge =
* sending to halfling mate (elias black or something)
** "We took care of your fallen at the outpost. Need to borrow it a bit while we rebuild monstertown. Have coin to trade if you have wares"
*** LIZARDFOLK FLEEING THE ERUPTION ATTACKED THE TOWN. WE DROVE THEM OFF AND FELL BACK. WAITING AT TRADE FORT NORTH OF VILLAGE FOR THE NEXT CIRCUIT.
** "Don't rush on our account - we won't stay long. We'll make sure we clean the altar for you"
*** AMENABLE TO TRADE DISCUSSION -- NO HARD FEELINGS IF THE CAMP IS RETURNED TO US IN GOOD ORDER. WE ARE AT MIDDLE TRADE FORT HEADING NORTH. PLAN TO WINTER AT MOUNTAIN-ON-THE-SEA

= 1st Summer Supplication =
When the group arrives, it's BIGGER (roughly doubled)! and includes GRUUL THE GREAT. Gruul seems "off", more "flattened". With investigation and conversation, Sid realises he is a simulacrum.

Lots of talk with the council. General understanding that the dwarves and halflings will probably leave us alone for long enough to gather our strength and set out for dogtown.

= Close =
Alfa heads out to meet with the giants to fix their Orc problem. We will aim to meet the returning scouts on the way.

= Loot =
- Gruul The Sim

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|79]]

Team Alfa Seventy-Ninth Session

2024-12-21T19:48:35Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 31st Sunforge =

* the scouts return, the bridge is clear
* we send to the giants:
** "We're about a week away from the mountain - do you need assistance with the Orcs? Happy to help if you can provide
*** WE CLASHED WITH A GROUP: SENT UP THE MOUNTAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL CAPTIVES. THEY APPEAR TO BE SUPPORTED BY A NEARBY KINGDOM.
** Which side of the mountain is their encampment? Do you know which Kingdom supports
*** THE SETTLEMENT IS AT THE BASE OF THE NORTH FACE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THEIR SIGIL IS A YELLOW SUN WITH EIGHT RAYS.
*** > this is one of the symbols of the Neo Alexandrian cult/heresy that you studied up on.

= 32nd Sunforge =
- sending to halfling mate (elias black or something)
* "We took care of your fallen at the outpost. Need to borrow it a bit while we rebuild monstertown. Have coin to trade if you have wares"
* LIZARDFOLK FLEEING THE ERUPTION ATTACKED THE TOWN. WE DROVE THEM OFF AND FELL BACK. WAITING AT TRADE FORT NORTH OF VILLAGE FOR THE NEXT CIRCUIT.
* "Don't rush on our account - we won't stay long. We'll make sure we clean the altar for you"
* AMENABLE TO TRADE DISCUSSION -- NO HARD FEELINGS IF THE CAMP IS RETURNED TO US IN GOOD ORDER. WE ARE AT MIDDLE TRADE FORT HEADING NORTH. PLAN TO WINTER AT MOUNTAIN-ON-THE-SEA

= 1st Summer Supplication =
When the group arrives, it's BIGGER (roughly doubled)! and includes GRUUL THE GREAT. Gruul seems "off", more "flattened". With investigation and conversation, Sid realises he is a simulacrum.

Lots of talk with the council. General understanding that the dwarves and halflings will probably leave us alone for long enough to gather our strength and set out for dogtown.

= Close =
Alfa heads out to meet with the giants to fix their Orc problem. We will aim to meet the returning scouts on the way.

= Loot =
- Gruul The Sim

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|79]]

Team Alfa Seventy-Ninth Session

2024-12-21T19:46:34Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 31st Sunforge =

* the scouts return, the bridge is clear
* we send to the giants:
** "We're about a week away from the mountain - do you need assistance with the Orcs? Happy to help if you can provide details"
- WE CLASHED WITH A GROUP: SENT UP THE MOUNTAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL CAPTIVES. THEY APPEAR TO BE SUPPORTED BY A NEARBY KINGDOM.
** Which side of the mountain is their encampment? Do you know which Kingdom supports them?
- THE SETTLEMENT IS AT THE BASE OF THE NORTH FACE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THEIR SIGIL IS A YELLOW SUN WITH EIGHT RAYS.
*** > this is one of the symbols of the Neo Alexandrian cult/heresy that you studied up on.

= 32nd Sunforge =
- sending to halfling mate (elias black or something)
* "We took care of your fallen at the outpost. Need to borrow it a bit while we rebuild monstertown. Have coin to trade if you have wares"
* LIZARDFOLK FLEEING THE ERUPTION ATTACKED THE TOWN. WE DROVE THEM OFF AND FELL BACK. WAITING AT TRADE FORT NORTH OF VILLAGE FOR THE NEXT CIRCUIT.
* "Don't rush on our account - we won't stay long. We'll make sure we clean the altar for you"
* AMENABLE TO TRADE DISCUSSION -- NO HARD FEELINGS IF THE CAMP IS RETURNED TO US IN GOOD ORDER. WE ARE AT MIDDLE TRADE FORT HEADING NORTH. PLAN TO WINTER AT MOUNTAIN-ON-THE-SEA

= 1st Summer Supplication =
When the group arrives, it's BIGGER (roughly doubled)! and includes GRUUL THE GREAT. Gruul seems "off", more "flattened". With investigation and conversation, Sid realises he is a simulacrum.

Lots of talk with the council. General understanding that the dwarves and halflings will probably leave us alone for long enough to gather our strength and set out for dogtown.

= Close =
Alfa heads out to meet with the giants to fix their Orc problem. We will aim to meet the returning scouts on the way.

= Loot =
- Gruul The Sim

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|79]]

Team Alfa Seventy-Ninth Session

2024-12-21T19:45:46Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 31st Sunforge =

* the scouts return, the bridge is clear
* we send to the giants:
** "We're about a week away from the mountain - do you need assistance with the Orcs? Happy to help if you can provide details"
- WE CLASHED WITH A GROUP: SENT UP THE MOUNTAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL CAPTIVES. THEY APPEAR TO BE SUPPORTED BY A NEARBY KINGDOM.
** Which side of the mountain is their encampment? Do you know which Kingdom supports them?
- THE SETTLEMENT IS AT THE BASE OF THE NORTH FACE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THEIR SIGIL IS A YELLOW SUN WITH EIGHT RAYS.
*** > this is one of the symbols of the Neo Alexandrian cult/heresy that you studied up on.

= 32nd Sunforge =
- sending to halfling mate (elias black or something)
* "We took care of your fallen at the outpost. Need to borrow it a bit while we rebuild monstertown. Have coin to trade if you have wares"
* LIZARDFOLK FLEEING THE ERUPTION ATTACKED THE TOWN. WE DROVE THEM OFF AND FELL BACK. WAITING AT TRADE FORT NORTH OF VILLAGE FOR THE NEXT CIRCUIT.
* "Don't rush on our account - we won't stay long. We'll make sure we clean the altar for you"
* AMENABLE TO TRADE DISCUSSION -- NO HARD FEELINGS IF THE CAMP IS RETURNED TO US IN GOOD ORDER. WE ARE AT MIDDLE TRADE FORT HEADING NORTH. PLAN TO WINTER AT MOUNTAIN-ON-THE-SEA

= 1st Summer Supplication =
When the group arrives, it's BIGGER (roughly doubled)! and includes GRUUL THE GREAT. Gruul seems "off", more "flattened". With investigation and conversation, Sid realises he is a simulacrum.

Lots of talk with the council. General understanding that the dwarves and halflings will probably leave us alone for long enough to gather our strength and set out for dogtown.

= Close =
Alfa heads out to meet with the giants to fix their Orc problem. We will aim to meet the returning scouts on the way.

= Loot =
- Gruul The Sim

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|79]]

Team Alfa Seventy-Ninth Session

2024-12-21T19:45:20Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 31st Sunforge =

* the scouts return, the bridge is clear
- we send to the giants:
- "We're about a week away from the mountain - do you need assistance with the Orcs? Happy to help if you can provide details"
- WE CLASHED WITH A GROUP: SENT UP THE MOUNTAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL CAPTIVES. THEY APPEAR TO BE SUPPORTED BY A NEARBY KINGDOM.
- Which side of the mountain is their encampment? Do you know which Kingdom supports them?
- THE SETTLEMENT IS AT THE BASE OF THE NORTH FACE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THEIR SIGIL IS A YELLOW SUN WITH EIGHT RAYS.
- > this is one of the symbols of the Neo Alexandrian cult/heresy that you studied up on.

= 32nd Sunforge =
- sending to halfling mate (elias black or something)
* "We took care of your fallen at the outpost. Need to borrow it a bit while we rebuild monstertown. Have coin to trade if you have wares"
* LIZARDFOLK FLEEING THE ERUPTION ATTACKED THE TOWN. WE DROVE THEM OFF AND FELL BACK. WAITING AT TRADE FORT NORTH OF VILLAGE FOR THE NEXT CIRCUIT.
* "Don't rush on our account - we won't stay long. We'll make sure we clean the altar for you"
* AMENABLE TO TRADE DISCUSSION -- NO HARD FEELINGS IF THE CAMP IS RETURNED TO US IN GOOD ORDER. WE ARE AT MIDDLE TRADE FORT HEADING NORTH. PLAN TO WINTER AT MOUNTAIN-ON-THE-SEA

= 1st Summer Supplication =
When the group arrives, it's BIGGER (roughly doubled)! and includes GRUUL THE GREAT. Gruul seems "off", more "flattened". With investigation and conversation, Sid realises he is a simulacrum.

Lots of talk with the council. General understanding that the dwarves and halflings will probably leave us alone for long enough to gather our strength and set out for dogtown.

= Close =
Alfa heads out to meet with the giants to fix their Orc problem. We will aim to meet the returning scouts on the way.

= Loot =
- Gruul The Sim

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|79]]

Team Alfa Seventy-Ninth Session

2024-12-21T19:45:03Z

Coriolisdave: Created page with "= TLDR = = 31st Sunforge = - the scouts return, the bridge is clear - we send to the giants: - "We're about a week away from the mountain - do you need assistance with the Orcs? Happy to help if you can provide details" - WE CLASHED WITH A GROUP: SENT UP THE MOUNTAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL CAPTIVES. THEY APPEAR TO BE SUPPORTED BY A NEARBY KINGDOM. - Which side of the mountain is their encampment? Do you know which Kingdom supports them? - THE SETTLEMENT IS AT..."

= TLDR =

= 31st Sunforge =

- the scouts return, the bridge is clear
- we send to the giants:
- "We're about a week away from the mountain - do you need assistance with the Orcs? Happy to help if you can provide details"
- WE CLASHED WITH A GROUP: SENT UP THE MOUNTAIN. WE HAVE TAKEN SEVERAL CAPTIVES. THEY APPEAR TO BE SUPPORTED BY A NEARBY KINGDOM.
- Which side of the mountain is their encampment? Do you know which Kingdom supports them?
- THE SETTLEMENT IS AT THE BASE OF THE NORTH FACE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THEIR SIGIL IS A YELLOW SUN WITH EIGHT RAYS.
- > this is one of the symbols of the Neo Alexandrian cult/heresy that you studied up on.

= 32nd Sunforge =
- sending to halfling mate (elias black or something)
* "We took care of your fallen at the outpost. Need to borrow it a bit while we rebuild monstertown. Have coin to trade if you have wares"
* LIZARDFOLK FLEEING THE ERUPTION ATTACKED THE TOWN. WE DROVE THEM OFF AND FELL BACK. WAITING AT TRADE FORT NORTH OF VILLAGE FOR THE NEXT CIRCUIT.
* "Don't rush on our account - we won't stay long. We'll make sure we clean the altar for you"
* AMENABLE TO TRADE DISCUSSION -- NO HARD FEELINGS IF THE CAMP IS RETURNED TO US IN GOOD ORDER. WE ARE AT MIDDLE TRADE FORT HEADING NORTH. PLAN TO WINTER AT MOUNTAIN-ON-THE-SEA

= 1st Summer Supplication =
When the group arrives, it's BIGGER (roughly doubled)! and includes GRUUL THE GREAT. Gruul seems "off", more "flattened". With investigation and conversation, Sid realises he is a simulacrum.

Lots of talk with the council. General understanding that the dwarves and halflings will probably leave us alone for long enough to gather our strength and set out for dogtown.

= Close =
Alfa heads out to meet with the giants to fix their Orc problem. We will aim to meet the returning scouts on the way.

= Loot =
- Gruul The Sim

[[Category:Team Alfa Session Notes|79]]

Team Alfa Seventy-Eighth Session

2024-10-27T21:23:53Z

Coriolisdave:

= TLDR =

= 18th Sunforge =
After a bunch of <s>grabass</s> strategising, a scouting group is sent to reconnoitre the Dwarven Bridge (proposed crossing point). Team Alfa, in turn, sets off for the Trading Post.

= Several Days of Uneventful Travel =
Nothing of interest occurs. At all.

= 22nd Sunforge =
As the crew approach the trading post, we note signs of mass flight and panic, heading south.

== Trading Post? More like Trading Ghost ==
As evening approaches, the crew arrives at the Trading Post.. or what's left of it. One large section of the pallisades have been burned to nothing, other sections torn down. Boats are sunk, corpses are everywhere, and there are signs of offensive spellcasting.

We find roughly 20-30 dead halflings, and ~100 dead lizardfolk. We spend time cleaning up the bodies, lighting a massive pyre and spreading the ashes deep.

We also find evidence of an orderly evacuation to the north - presumably the halflings.

== So I guess we have options, now ==
The crew regroup and discuss a plan of action. We Send to every councilmember to get the huddled masses on the road, and figure out what to do with the week of downtime.

= Downtime week =
We spend the week of transit time in downtime actions:
* Scrolls scribed (Sid/Thola)
* Strongholds strengthened (Gorra)
* Gobbo gabbed (Wolf)

The Collector also introduces Sid to the spell INTELLECT FORTRESS, which is made available to Thola (option to swap it at level up).

== Honk Honk ==
During downtime, the Gaes on the Card Collector expires. After some debate, the crew decide to Not Kill Him At This Time.

He reveals that Gildenhome has been massing an army for years to put an end to the Neo-Alexandrian nonsense.

= Close =
The Huddled Masses will arrive in TWO DAYS

= Loot =
* So much food, and everything else left behind in the trading post. Probably a bunch of buried shit too that we haven't found yet. At least a month's worth of food for a massive village.

* Four (4) recovered barges, 30'x50' in size.

= We have cash, you know =
== Hire Mecenaries? ==
* Mercenaries (Skilled Labor with Weapon Prof) is 2 GP per day per mercenary.
** use downtime actions to recruit.
** A traditional, recognized mercenary company would be more expensive.
* Too sizeable or professional a force might just read the situation, just wipe out monstertown then and there, and then go home with the money.
* 50 dudes with 10 HP, 16 AC and +4/1d8+2 damage doesn't stack up great against gnolls (22 HP, 15 AC, and +4/1d8+2), but it's not a blowout.
* The rest of the town stacks up as follows:
** Gnoll: (22 HP, 15 AC, and +4/1d8+2)
** Front Liners
*** Hobgoblin: (11 GP, 18 AC, and +3/1d8+1+2d6)
*** Orc: (15 HP, 13 AC, and +5/1d12+5)
** Cavalry
*** Worgs: (26 HP, 13 AC, and +5/2d6+3+Prone)
** Support
*** Goblins can use shortbows, so they are obvious better used as archers.
*** Kobolds use slings --shorter range, but they also have pack tactics, making them ideal skirmishers.

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