Session 002: Feigned Choices
Session Info
Campaign Walking in Light - Progenitor Files Chapter 2 - Feigned Choices Date Played 2025-11-03 Duration 1 hour 55 minutes Players Clinton
Previously
Elric_Lightborn and Tom stood back-to-back against goblin reinforcements while Jonas_Crane carried the wounded Ruby back to the city gates.
Summary
The Goblin Ambush Continues
The session begins in the heat of battle, with Elric_Lightborn and Jonas_Crane fighting off a squad of wild goblins. The skirmish is interrupted by a purple gas grenade that incapacitates Jonas_Crane. Elric_Lightborn resists the gas and discovers a second group of goblins—the Greyback_Goblins—who were being hunted by the first group.
A Surprising Alliance
Recognizing the nobility in their leader, Princess_Gish_Frogtalker, Elric_Lightborn chooses to protect her rather than continue fighting. He escorts the princess and her alchemist bodyguard to Goldenfields, using his status to bypass the town guards’ hostility toward goblins.
The Champion of Goblins
Upon arrival, they meet with Asmalon, Elric_Lightborn’s godmother. It is revealed that Princess_Gish_Frogtalker is a princess of the Greybacks and a “Frog Talker” witch. Grateful for the rescue, she bestows a powerful artifact—the Amulet_of_the_Champion_of_Goblins—upon Elric_Lightborn.
Birthday Preparations
Asmalon reminds Elric_Lightborn of his upcoming birthday celebration in three days, insisting he remain in town. To earn coin without traveling far, he accepts the Graveyard_Detail contract to clear undead manifestations caused by a local magical entropy curse.
Shopping and Preparation
Elric_Lightborn stocks up on anti-undead supplies at The_Church and General_Store, acquiring a Death_Rest_Kit and Lantern_of_Everlight. He also trades valuable +1 Flaming Arrows to the church as a donation.
The Assassin’s Trap
Heading to the tavern to meet Jonas_Crane, Elric_Lightborn senses something wrong with the scene. His hesitation saves him from a fatal ambush, but he is kicked through an illusory portal into an Underground_Tomb.
Facing Anish
He faces off against Anish, a high-level assassin (CR 12/13) hired to kill him. Despite the assassin’s overwhelming martial skill and magical tricks, Elric_Lightborn manages to turn the tide, brutally defeating him and claiming a massive haul of magical equipment.
Key Events
- Elric_Lightborn and Jonas_Crane are ambushed by wild goblins; Jonas_Crane is knocked unconscious by sleep gas
- Elric_Lightborn identifies the attackers as enemies of the Greyback_Goblins and chooses to aid the survivors
- Elric_Lightborn escorts Princess_Gish_Frogtalker to Goldenfields, intervening with the guards
- Asmalon greets the party; Princess_Gish_Frogtalker gifts Elric_Lightborn the Amulet_of_the_Champion_of_Goblins
- Elric_Lightborn heals Jonas_Crane and learns about Graveyard_Detail from Ruby and Chester_Puller
- Purchases Death_Rest_Kit and Lantern_of_Everlight in preparation
- Anish lures Elric_Lightborn into a trap using an illusion at the tavern
- Elric_Lightborn battles and kills Anish in an Underground_Tomb, looting high-tier magical gear
NPCs Encountered
| NPC | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jonas_Crane | Companion | Knocked out early but recovered |
| Princess_Gish_Frogtalker | Greyback Princess | Frog Talker witch, gifted the Amulet |
| Gishs_Bodyguard | Alchemist | Grey-green skin, loyal protector |
| Asmalon | Godmother | Planning birthday celebration |
| Ruby | Associate | Briefed on graveyard mission |
| Chester_Puller | Commander | Explained the entropy curse |
| Anish | Assassin | CR 12/13, killed by Elric (DECEASED) |
Locations Visited
| Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Goldenfields | City | Main base of operations |
| The_Church | Temple | Where Jonas recovered, bought supplies |
| General_Store | Shop | Traded arrows for magical lantern |
| Graveyard | Cemetery | Site of evening’s mission |
| Underground_Tomb | Dungeon | Hidden crypt where duel took place |
Items
Items Gained
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Amulet_of_the_Champion_of_Goblins | Wereboar tusks and bone beads, +4 attack/damage |
| Lantern_of_Everlight | Eternal light cantrip |
| Death_Rest_Kit | Holy water, corpse candles, salt, stakes |
| Monks_Wrappings | +2 attack/damage, +1 die physical damage |
| Shocking_Amulet_of_Mighty_Fists | +2 attack/damage, +1d6 electrical |
| Belt_of_Physical_Might | +2 STR and DEX |
| Bracers_of_Armor | +2 AC |
| Cloak_of_Resistance | +1 saves |
| Ring_of_Protection | +1 AC |
| 235 GP | Gold pieces |
Items Lost/Traded
| Item | Fate |
|---|---|
| 7x +1 Flaming Arrows | Donated to church |
| Masterwork Quarterstaff | Broken in combat |
Quests
Completed/Progressed
- Status: Completed
- Resolution: Discovered Greyback Goblins alliance, escorted princess to safety
- Status: In Progress
- Progress: Prepared supplies, fell into underground tomb, combat with assassin
New Quests
- Status: Upcoming (3 days)
- Objective: Attend party thrown by Asmalon
- Status: Declined
- Reason: Time constraints due to birthday
Combat Encounters
Battle with Anish
| Enemy | CR | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Anish (Assassin) | 12/13 | DEFEATED |
Loot: All magical gear listed above (from Anish’s body)
Notable Quotes
“You are quite skilled. I’m impressed. Not easy for someone who’s seen as much as I.” — Princess_Gish_Frogtalker
“May you bring honor to this amulet and to your people. And may you always be the champion of your own heart.” — Princess_Gish_Frogtalker
“Sorry about this, young one. But there’s a price on your head.” — Anish
Character Development
Elric Lightborn
- XP Gained: 19,200 + 1,500 bonus (approaching Level 7)
- Alignment Confirmed: Chaotic Good (chose mercy over combat)
- New Title: Champion of Goblins (from Greyback tribe)
- Key Decision: Befriended goblins rather than killing them
- Birthday: In 3 days (significant event approaching)
Cliffhanger
Elric_Lightborn stands victorious over the body of Anish in a sealed Underground_Tomb beneath the Graveyard, wounded and separated from his allies, with the true nature of the Graveyard_Detail still unknown.
DM Notes
DM Only
- Someone has placed a bounty on Elric’s head
- The assassin Anish was hired - by whom?
- Birthday celebration in 3 days is a major plot point
- Greyback Goblins are now allies
- The entropy curse on the graveyard needs investigation