Session 4 - Getting Clues We Still Haven’t Checked 50 Sessions Later

Key Events

  • Meeting with Ludwig Mayfield (Emmett & Reylwynn)

    • Intended interrogation turned into a respectful discussion.
    • Ludwig remains stern and clever about Sparkpowder dealings.
    • Provided the party with a safe container to carry Sparkpowder.

  • Tips from Ludwig

    • The Innocent Maiden: shady gang with contacts; worth investigating.
    • Lady Gunhild Ebonhearth: influential matriarch with significant council favor.

  • Scouting the House (Santef & Enna)

    • Santef attempted to gather info under the guise of council research.
    • Dwarves quickly dismissed him.
    • Little new information gained compared to last visit.

  • Library Research (Mouse)

    • Northern Tribes:
      • Mostly nomadic; some mixed, some segregated.
      • Shattered Tooth: permanent site of northern tribes, with giant statues.
      • Isabelle’s Eye: lake that never freezes due to mysterious presence in the water.
    • Sources: Archibald “Archie Loo the Lucky” Llewellyn — halfling world traveler, folk hero (possibly mythical).

  • Tavern Planning

    • The party codenames their Sparkpowder operation: “Zephyr”.
    • Mikkeus shares information about council seats:
      • Irontoe clan currently holds no seats. Candidate: Bill (William) Irontoe.
      • Emberblooms seeking a second seat, though two seats per clan has caused problems before.
      • Other influential clans: Ebonhearth (Gunhild) and Harrus.
      • Morndew clan (Garyon Morndew) seen as main rival to Bill Irontoe.

  • Enna’s Snooping in Ludwig’s Room

    • Found:
      • Receipt for the Sparkpowder container.
      • A letter addressed to Ludwig signed only “L”, from someone signed “A”.
      • A note mentioning the Free Cities.
    • Enna failed to read further details (critical failure).
    • Ludwig returned — Santef distracted him while Enna slipped out.

  • Group reconvened at the table. Session concluded.

Additional Lore

  • Archibald Llewellyn: halfling world traveler, folk hero (possibly mythical).
  • Shattered Tooth: sacred northern mountain site, with giant statues.
  • Frozen Wastes: home to nomadic elk-herding tribes.
  • Eastern & Western Border Forests: tribal lands, esp. wood elves.
  • Isabelle’s Eye: mysterious northern lake that never freezes.