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Session 1: The Call to Adventure

Date: January 15, 2024
In-Game Date: 2 Olarune 998 YK
Location: Sharn, Breland
Party Level: 1

Summary

The party met for the first time at Morgrave University, where Provost Geldem Droranath hired them to investigate mysterious ruins in the Mournland. After equipping themselves, they traveled via lightning rail toward the borders of the Mournland.

Detailed Notes

Part 1: The Meeting

The party members were summoned individually to Morgrave University's administration building. Provost Droranath explained that the university had received reports of newly discovered ruins near the edge of the Mournland - specifically, what appeared to be a monastery that hadn't been mapped before the Day of Mourning.

He offered 500 gold pieces plus a 20% share of any non-unique treasures found in exchange for exploring the ruins and returning with information and artifacts.

Part 2: Preparation

The party accepted the mission and spent the afternoon: - Purchasing supplies at the Lower Tavick's Landing markets - Researching the Mournland at the university library - Meeting each other and discussing their skills and backgrounds

Part 3: The Journey Begins

The party boarded the lightning rail bound for Vathirond, the last major settlement before the Mournland. During the journey: - They encountered a suspicious warforged passenger (didn't interact much) - Shared stories about their backgrounds - Discussed strategies for exploring the ruins

NPCs Encountered

  • Provost Geldem Droranath: Hired the party for the expedition
  • Merrix d'Cannith: Briefly spotted at the lightning rail station (no interaction)
  • Conductor Tam: Halfling conductor on the lightning rail

Locations Visited

  • Morgrave University: Where the party was hired
  • Lower Tavick's Landing: Shopping district in Sharn
  • Lightning Rail: Currently traveling to Vathirond

Items Found

None yet - still in transit

Quests & Plot Threads

New Quests

  • Explore the Crimson Monastery: Investigate the ruins in the Mournland for Provost Droranath

Ongoing Quests

  • Travel to Vathirond and then to the ruins
  • Investigate the monastery's history and current state

Combat Encounters

None this session

Important Decisions

  • The party agreed to work together despite being strangers
  • They chose to research before rushing into danger
  • They purchased extra healing potions (good call!)

Next Session Preview

The party will arrive at Vathirond and must prepare for entering the Mournland. They'll need to deal with border security and possibly hire a guide familiar with the dangers of the dead-gray mist.

DM Notes

  • The party seems well-balanced
  • They're cautious and thoughtful - good for Mournland adventures
  • The warforged on the lightning rail was Lord of Blades spy (they didn't investigate)
  • Need to prepare Vathirond NPCs for next session

Session ran for 4 hours. Players were engaged and excited about the Eberron setting.