Session 3: Awakening
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Chapter 3 Date Played 2025-11-17 PC [[Elric_Lightborn
Narrative Summary
Elric finds himself trapped in a dark void-like cavern, scavenging powerful magical artifacts before being ambushed by Firefly, a mercenary working for his estranged family. The battle takes to the air, but Elric is outmatched until the intervention of his uncle, Ikarin, who manifests from an “Echo” and decimates Firefly’s forces with a storm of lightning.
Returning to the surface, Elric discovers his hometown of Goldenfields has been razed. Lazarus, revealed to be Elric’s stepbrother, mocks him via a Clockwork Spy hologram and reveals he has kidnapped Asmalon. Ikarin spirits Elric away to Waterdeep, descending into a hidden Progenitor sanctuary within Undermountain. There, Elric undergoes a painful “Awakening” ritual to restore his dormant power.
Ikarin reveals the existence of the Negloshi—ancient shapeshifters imprisoned within the mountain—and tasks Elric with a new mission: hunt down Lazarus’s subordinates and rescue Asmalon to protect the “Ark of Creation.” Elric raids the sanctuary’s treasury, acquires a teleportation device, and steps out onto the streets of Waterdeep, ready for war.
Key Events
- Battle in the Void: Elric fights Firefly using newly found magical rings
- The Fall of Goldenfields: Goldenfields is destroyed; Elric heals the Goblin Princess amidst the ruins
- Lazarus’s Ultimatum: Lazarus reveals his relation to Elric and his capture of Asmalon
- The Sanctuary: Journey to the ancient Progenitor prison inside Undermountain
- The Awakening: Elric survives the sarcophagus ritual, gaining immense stat boosts and bloodline abilities
- The Mission: Ikarin assigns Elric to hunt Lazarus’s lieutenants
NPCs Encountered
New NPCs
| NPC | Role | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Firefly | Flying mercenary/assassin | Major (retreated) |
| Lazarus | Main antagonist, Elric’s stepbrother | Major |
| Ikarin | Elric’s uncle, Progenitor guardian | Major |
Returning NPCs
| NPC | What They Did |
|---|---|
| Asmalon | Kidnapped by Lazarus |
| Goblin Princess | Found wounded in Goldenfields; healed |
| Father Roderick | Gave Elric prayer beads |
Locations Visited
| Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Void Cave | Dungeon | Sealed cavern with magical caches |
| Goldenfields | City (Destroyed) | Elric’s hometown, now burning |
| Undermountain | Dungeon | Progenitor sanctuary, Negloshi prison |
| Waterdeep | City | Where Elric arrives at session end |
Items Obtained
| Item | Properties | From |
|---|---|---|
| Ring of Missile Mage | Magic Missile (5d4+5) at will | Void Cave |
| Ring of the Wild | Maximized Acid Arrow, Wild Shape | Void Cave |
| Sky Mage Harness | +5 AC, Flight, Magic Resistance 10 | Void Cave |
| Asmalon’s Robe | +1 AC, Cold Resist 5 (sentimental) | Found |
| Prayer Beads | Cure Minor AoE, Cure Light Max | Father Roderick |
| Mithril Pocket Watch | Teleport 3/day | Treasury |
Quests
| Quest | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue Asmalon | New | Track Lazarus, retrieve Asmalon |
| The Hit List | New | Hunt Lazarus’s lieutenants |
| Escape the Tomb | ✅ Completed | Via Ikarin’s intervention |
Notable Quotes
“That’s not a toy. That’s a killing machine.” — Ikarin (referring to himself)
“You are your father’s son, but not Asmalon’s child.” — Ikarin
“People want you dead, do you? You poor little bastard.” — Firefly
Cliffhanger
Elric steps through a time-delayed portal from the sanctuary, appearing instantly on the busy streets of Waterdeep, leaving his old life in Goldenfields behind forever.
DM Notes
- Goldenfields is DESTROYED
- Asmalon is KIDNAPPED by Lazarus
- Elric is now Level 6 with 20+ base stats
- Lazarus is Elric’s stepbrother
- Ikarin is Elric’s uncle (brother to Varrakis)
- The Negloshi are imprisoned in Undermountain