Session 2: Feigned Choices
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Chapter 2 - Feigned Choices Date Played 2025-11-03 PC [[Elric_Lightborn
Narrative Summary
The session begins with Elric Lightborn and his companion Thomas engaged in combat with a group of goblins in the woods. During the fight, Thomas is knocked unconscious. The skirmish is interrupted by a gas grenade and the appearance of a sophisticated Alchemist goblin and a female goblin shielded by water magic. Elric realizes these are “Greyback Goblins”—Fey-touched and Chaotic Good—who were being hunted by the wild goblins he was just fighting. He chooses to parley, healing the female goblin who reveals herself to be Princess Gish Frogtalker.
Elric escorts the goblins to Goldenfields, vouching for them against the guards. He brings them to his godmother, Asmalon, at her lake. It is revealed Asmalon has been corresponding with the Goblin Princess. In gratitude for saving her life, Princess Gish Frogtalker gifts Elric the powerful Amulet of the Champion of Goblins. Elric then spends time preparing for upcoming “Graveyard Duty” with his party, purchasing supplies.
While heading to meet his party (Ruby, Thomas, and Jonas) at the tavern before their graveyard shift, Elric senses an illusion. Before he can react, he is kicked from behind through a magical gate, shattering the illusion of the tavern. He lands in an underground tomb beneath the graveyard, facing a high-level assassin who claims there is a price on Elric’s head. Despite being separated from his allies and facing a superior foe (CR 13), Elric manages to defeat the assassin through a brutal attrition fight.
Key Events
- Goblin Ambush & Twist: The fight with wild goblins reveals a third party: Greyback (Fey) Goblins who were the actual targets
- Diplomacy: Elric successfully identifies and escorts Princess Gish Frogtalker to safety
- The Princess’s Gift: Princess Gish bestows the Amulet of the Champion of Goblins
- The Abduction: Elric is kicked through a magical portal disguised as a tavern entrance
- Duel in the Dark: Elric defeats a powerful assassin/monk in the underground tomb
NPCs Encountered
New NPCs
| NPC | Role | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Gish Frogtalker | Greyback Goblin Princess/Witch | Major |
| The Alchemist Bodyguard | Gish’s bodyguard | Minor |
| The Assassin | Hired killer (deceased) | Minor |
Returning NPCs
| NPC | What They Did |
|---|---|
| Tom | Fought alongside Elric, knocked unconscious |
| Asmalon | Met with goblins, confirmed alliance |
| Ruby | Seen at church/tavern |
| Jonas | Mentioned |
| Chester | Explained Graveyard Duty lore |
Locations Visited
| Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Woods | Wilderness | Initial goblin skirmish |
| Goldenfields | City | Town gates, vouching for goblins |
| The Church | Building | Where Thomas recovered |
| Asmalon’s Lake | Wilderness | Diplomatic exchange |
| Underground Tomb | Dungeon | Assassin ambush location |
Items Obtained
| Item | Properties | From |
|---|---|---|
| Amulet of the Champion | +4 attack/damage | Princess Gish |
| Everlight Lantern | Magical light | Purchased |
| Death Rest Kit | Anti-undead supplies | Purchased |
| Monk’s Wrappings | +2 atk/dmg, +1 die | Looted (Assassin) |
| Belt of Physical Might | +2 Str/Dex | Looted (Assassin) |
| Bracers of Armor +2 | +2 AC | Looted (Assassin) |
| Shock Amulet of Mighty Fists | +2 enhancement, +1d6 shock | Looted (Assassin) |
Quests
| Quest | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Escort the Princess | âś… Completed | Brought Gish to Asmalon |
| Graveyard Duty | Active | Party should be clearing undead |
| Escape the Tomb | New | Elric trapped underground |
| Goblin Patrol | âś… Resolved | Combat concluded |
Notable Quotes
“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.” — The Assassin
Cliffhanger
Elric stands victorious but battered in an unknown underground tomb beneath the graveyard. He is separated from his party, the assassin is dead, and he must now figure out how to navigate the crypts to reunite with his friends.
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