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Detailed Session Report: Campaign Notes, 14 January 2025

Compiled by Thia Lathalas

Present Party Members:

Mandy (Thia Lathalas): A quarterstaff-wielding spellcaster, linked to the Lathalas lineage.
Chris (Hugh Greendale): A stalwart fighter equipped with a sword and shield.
Paul (Alto Uccello): A skilled archer and scout.
Neil (Khyraa): Proficient with a variety of weapons, possesses an air of mystery.
Dean (Sora): Another quarterstaff-wielder, likely magically inclined.
Andy (Thaumat): Employing both a quarterstaff and shield, indicating a defensive spellcaster or cleric.
Simon (Brielle): Member role not expanded in this session.

Exploration of the Observatory

Observations and Interactions:

Setting: The party investigates an ancient elven observatory featuring golden-hued statues that seem animated, like constructs. Thaumat detects a peculiar aura about the central plinth.

Khyraa’s Connection: Approaching the plinth, Khyraa feels an inexplicable sense of familiarity. Drawn to the north wall, she discovers an opalescent skull-like object. 2 Sentinels stand either side.
- Khyraa (quietly): “This... this feels familiar somehow.”
Thia’s Insight: Examining the plinth, Thia notes a powerful enchantment but falters mid-sentence. Her eyes momentarily turn golden.
- Thia (startled): "There’s a very powerful enchantment—a... Oh!" (Eyes shift, then return to normal.)
- Khyraa (alarmed): “Thia, what’s happening to you?”
- Thia (dazed): “I... I don’t know. It’s like I almost remember something. Fragmented...”
The Skull: Thia realizes it isn’t humanoid but part of something—possibly someone. The plinth is engraved: Property of Sindarion Lathalas, Archivist of the Observatory.
- Thia (softly): “Sindarion Lathalas... that’s my family name.”

Statues Watching: The constructs’ eyes follow the group, making them uneasy. Deciding not to provoke them, the party retreats to safety, returning to the cave.

Return to Greendale

Rescue of Elnis: The party delivers Jeremiah and the missing child, Elnis, to the orchard. Deleena and Thalinor are overjoyed.
- Deleena (tearfully): “Thank you!”
  Rewards:
  - Thia: Spell scroll, healing potion (2d4 + 2).
  - Rest of the party: Healing potions (2d4 + 2 each).
Jeremiah’s Departure: He returns to the barracks, grateful but weary.
Payment for Goblins: The group meets with Rena and Lord Ulrick Delrane, receiving a bounty of 200 gold pieces for their goblin-slaying efforts.

Journey to Tellan

Meeting the Caravan: The party encounters a caravan from Fendor, Thaumat’s hometown, transporting materials to Tellan. They negotiate:

Payment: 4 silver pieces per day, plus 1 silver for each bandit eliminated.

Travel Log:

Day 1: No incidents.
Day 2: Near dusk, the party spots seven sets of small, beady eyes. Khyraa fires a warning shot, scattering the creatures—identified later as Ratkin.
- Khyraa (firmly): “Stay back, or face the same fate as my arrow.”
Day 3: Uneventful; cold weather persists, though no rain or snow.
Day 4: Quiet travel, but the Ratkin’s eyes return in the evening, still observing but keeping their distance.
Day 5: Weather improves, and Tellan comes into view.

Arrival in Tellan

South Elm Quarter: The caravan delivers goods to the General Goods Store, while the party books lodgings and food at the Traveller’s Rest Inn, retiring for the evening.

Dreams and Visions

Thia and Khyraa’s Vision: That night, the two share an otherworldly vision (details unspecified—possible future revelation).

Exploration of Tellan

Hugh: Ventures to the Iron Quarter, locating a Job Board with potential quests.

Thia, Sora, and Khyraa: Visit Greyspires, a renowned institution.

Greyspires Gate:

Greeted by a human female guard wielding a spear and a construct companion.
- Guard (cautiously): “I hope your companions don’t cause too much trouble.”

Reception and Meeting Yulan:

Inside, a mousy receptionist directs Thia and Sora to Yulan, the Lord and Master of Greyspires.
Yulan reveals:
- Discovery of ancient civilization remnants in an iron mine.
- Undead attacked a chapel housing a reliquary of great importance.

Rewards:

Offers a spell scroll of the party’s choice to Thia and Sora.

Thia’s Request:

Thia: “This seems tied to something greater. I’d like to speak to you with Khyraa as well—can she join us?”
- Yulan (considering): “Very well. Let us convene once you’re ready.”

Notes for Next Session:

Delve deeper into Thia and Khyraa’s shared vision.
Investigate the reliquary and ancient civilization in the iron mine.
Address the Ratkin presence during future travels.
Clarify the statues’ connection to Sindarion Lathalas.