Session 9: Little Friends
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Chapter 9 Date Played 2026-01-12 PC [[Elric_Lightborn Level 11 (NEW!)
Narrative Summary
The session begins with Elric leveling up to 11, gaining Physical Perfection (+3 to Str, Dex, Con) and Improved Critical (Unarmed). Seeking to reconnect with his fairy companion Bean, Elric returns to Silvercrest Estate but finds she is gone. A lead from a maid directs him to former servant Kate Wetcher, who was fired for theft. Tracking Kate through Wazell’s Emporium, Elric meets Duke and Mitch at Warehouse 19. They reveal that Kate and Lyra went to the Slaughterhouse, a dangerous front for the Shadow Hand, and haven’t returned.
Elric assaults the Slaughterhouse during a magical storm caused by the mass harvesting of fey. He annihilates the guards and confronts a Soulbound Shell draining magic from fairies, including Bean. After destroying the construct and rescuing Bean, Elric aids the Seven Wands of Waterdeep — Patrick, Portia, and Naomi — in dispersing volatile magical energy.
Following Bean’s guidance, Elric travels to the Shadow Market and then Skullport to find the missing girls. There, he confronts Matron Malice, who reveals she has “gifted” him the brainwashed Kate and Lyra, leaving Elric in a precarious situation.
Key Events
- Level Up: Elric reaches Level 11 — Physical Perfection feat, Improved Critical
- Investigation: Tracked Bean through Wazell’s Emporium to Warehouse 19
- Slaughterhouse Raid: Destroyed Shadow Hand operation and Soulbound Shell
- Bean Rescued: Healed and grew larger/more powerful
- Seven Wands Collaboration: Met Patrick, Portia, Naomi — stopped magical cataclysm
- Skullport Return: Traveled via Shadow Market
- Malice’s Trap: Malice presents brainwashed Kate and Lyra as “gifts”
NPCs Encountered
New NPCs
| NPC | Role | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Kate Wetcher | Former servant, brainwashed | Supporting |
| Wazell | Fence, pawn shop owner | Minor |
| Duke | Goliath rogue/fighter | Supporting |
| Mitch | Halfling rogue, group leader | Supporting |
| Soulbound Shell | Construct antagonist | Minor |
| Patrick | First Wand of Waterdeep | Major |
| Portia | Fifth Wand of Waterdeep | Major |
| Naomi | Sixth Wand of Waterdeep | Major |
| Drow Mercenary | Malice’s bodyguard | Supporting |
Returning NPCs
| NPC | What They Did |
|---|---|
| Bean | Rescued from Soulbound Shell; grew larger and more powerful |
| Matron Malice | Orchestrated brainwashing of Kate and Lyra; “gifted” them to Elric |
| Lyra | Found in Skullport, brainwashed |
Locations Visited
| Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Silvercrest Estate | Estate | Elric’s former residence, Bean missing |
| Wazell’s Emporium | Pawn shop | Dock District, fence |
| Warehouse 19 | Hideout | Duke and Mitch’s base |
| Slaughterhouse | Black site | Shadow Hand operation, boss fight |
| Shadow Market | Underground market | Sewers, leads to Skullport |
| Skullport | Underground city | Returning location |
| Malice’s Chambers | Private quarters | Session cliffhanger |
Quests
| Quest | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue Beam | âś… Complete | Saved from Soulbound Shell |
| Find Kate and Lyra | ⚠️ Evolved | Found, but brainwashed |
| Deal with Matron Malice | ⚠️ NEW | Political/personal trap |
Notable Quotes
“Really? I was always told I had two left feet.” — Duke
“I totally just Iron Man them.” — Elric
“We are yours, master.” — Malice (presenting brainwashed girls)
Cliffhanger
Elric is left alone in Matron Malice’s chambers with the brainwashed, scantily clad Kate and Lyra, who are attempting to seduce him as “gifts”, while Malice exits.
DM Notes
- LEVEL 11 — Physical Perfection (+3 Str/Dex/Con), Improved Critical
- Bean grew more powerful — new abilities?
- Seven Wands of Waterdeep introduced — potential allies
- Shadow Hand faction destroyed (this cell)
- Malice’s trap — political/emotional test
- Kate and Lyra brainwashed — can they be freed?