Session 10: The Gathering
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Chapter 10 Date Played 2026-01-20 PC [[Elric_Lightborn Level 11
Narrative Summary
Elric returns to Waterdeep after negotiating the release of Kate and Lyra from Matron Malice. While walking through the market district, he is engaged in a psychic “Battle of Wills” by rival Progenitors Pyre and Nirek. This Progenitor dominance display—a test of mental strength rather than physical combat—leaves Elric matched against Pyre, son of Solarin and the deceased Ember. The confrontation is interrupted by Phobos and his companion Naya, and ultimately dispersed by a warning thunderbolt from Ikaran.
Later, Elric is lured into a trap by Solarin himself, who has imprisoned Bean within a fire cage intended to birth a Primal Fire Elemental. The “Bean” in the cage was fake—a magical trap. Elric successfully seals the elemental’s magic, suffering horrific burns in the process, but saves the city from catastrophic destruction. The magical backlash kills 64 civilians, including 12 children. However, Bean’s death within the elemental fire causes her to be reborn as a powerful Sheed—a phoenix-winged member of the Wild Court with a natural Charisma of 29.
Confronted by the Seven Wands of Waterdeep for the magical disturbance, Elric is bailed out by Ikaran, who intimidates the Wands and teleports Elric to Undermountain. There, Elric meets Lycus, a mysterious Progenitor hunter with a half-metal face who agrees to train him for the coming conflicts. Elric then teleports to Basque to complete his mission for Corell, gifting him the Mythic Trident. In exchange, he receives citizenship, a four-story townhouse, and information on the Legacy Set—a collection of artifacts from six legendary dark casters including his father Varrakis.
During the meeting in Basque, Elric spots Bones enslaved with a collar alongside the Earl of Scripps, a high-ranking Pit Fiend. Bones covertly leaves a message: “Find the legacy set.” Upon returning to Waterdeep, Elric discovers that Bean has split into a duality—a fire aspect (Spirit of Waterdeep) and an ice aspect (Spirit of Skullport)—who immediately begin fighting each other.
Key Events
- Battle of Wills: Elric is tested by Pyre and Nirek in the streets; learns about Progenitor dominance displays
- The Fire Trap: Solarin uses fake Bean to create a city-killing elemental; Elric seals it but suffers severe burns
- Bean’s Evolution: Bean dies and is reborn as a Phoenix-winged Sheed of the Wild Court
- 64 Civilian Deaths: Collateral damage from the elemental’s heat kills 64 people including 12 children
- Standoff with the Wands: Ikaran protects Elric from the Seven Wands of Waterdeep
- Training Begins: Elric meets Lycus in Undermountain for Progenitor combat training
- Basque Mission Complete: Delivers Mythic Trident to Corell, receives citizenship and townhouse
- Bones’ Message: “Find the legacy set” - hidden message from Bones
- Legacy Set Intel: Six artifacts from Varrakis, Dagny Cole, Vinrik the Gore, Shaozul, Tho Kueh, Aberdeen Marks
- Bean’s Duality: Bean splits into Fire and Ice aspects representing Waterdeep and Skullport
NPCs Encountered
New NPCs
| NPC | Role | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Pyre | Progenitor, son of Solarin/Ember | Major |
| Nirek | Progenitor, son of Rathma (Monarch of Death) | Major |
| Phobos | Progenitor (“Smoke”), ethereal phasing | Supporting |
| Naya | Soul Eater, Phobos’s companion | Supporting |
| Lycus | Progenitor hunter, Elric’s trainer | Major |
| Elaine | 2nd Wand of Waterdeep | Supporting |
| Baxter | 3rd Wand of Waterdeep | Supporting |
| Maxwell | 4th Wand of Waterdeep | Supporting |
| Alexander | 7th Wand of Waterdeep | Supporting |
| Earl_of_Scripps | Pit Fiend, high-ranking infernal | Minor |
| Solarin | Progenitor, Lord of Fire, Pyre’s father | Major |
| Rathma | Monarch of Death (mentioned, Nirek’s father) | Minor |
Returning NPCs
| NPC | What They Did |
|---|---|
| Ikaran | Saved Elric from the Wands; arranged training with Lycus |
| Bean | Evolved into a Sheed; split into Fire/Ice duality |
| Corell | Accepted the Trident; gave Elric citizenship and townhouse |
| Bones | Seen enslaved in Basque; left secret message about Legacy Set |
| Patrick | Led the Wands investigation; called Ikaran “Master” |
Locations Visited
| Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Waterdeep Market | City district | Site of Battle of Wills with Progenitors |
| Waterdeep Alley | Street | Site of Solarin’s fire trap |
| Watchtower | Wand HQ | Seven Wands confrontation |
| Undermountain | Secret level | Lycus’s training dimension |
| Basque | Vampire city | Corell’s castle, new townhouse |
| Elric’s Townhouse | Residence | 4-story mansion gifted by Corell |
Items Found
| Item | Properties | How Obtained |
|---|---|---|
| Teleport_Ring | 3 charges/day, keyed to training door | Gift from Lycus |
| Basque_Citizen_Card | Obsidian card, exempts from bloodletting | Gift from Corell |
| Townhouse_Keys | Keys to Basque mansion | Gift from Corell |
| Legacy_Set_List | Names of 6 artifact creators | Compiled by Corell |
Quests
| Quest | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Deliver_Trident_to_Corell | âś… Complete | Mythic Trident delivered |
| Train_with_Lycus | ⏳ In Progress | 2 weeks of training ahead |
| Find_the_Legacy_Set | 🆕 NEW | Bones’ message; 6 artifacts needed |
| Manage_Bean_Duality | 🆕 NEW | Fire/Ice aspects in conflict |
Notable Quotes
“Progenitor’s way of shaking hands, we force our minds, our force of will at each other.” — Phobos
“You’re in over your head, buddy.” — Nirek
“I am not an Earth Mother. I am a Sheed, one of the Wild Court.” — Bean
“Next time, I will put my hand on your shoulder, Patrick.” — Ikaran
“Find the legacy set.” — Bones (hidden message)
Cliffhanger
Elric returns to Waterdeep to find Bean has split into two separate beings—a fire aspect (Spirit of Waterdeep) and an ice aspect (Spirit of Skullport)—who immediately begin fighting each other in the street, both claiming “His is mine.”
DM Notes
- Progenitor Gathering: Multiple Progenitors in Waterdeep means danger
- Battle of Wills: Elric needs training in this mental combat
- Wild Hunt: Bean’s evolution as Sheed heralds potential Wild Hunt
- Lycus Training: 2 weeks of combat training ahead
- Legacy Set Quest: 6 artifacts from legendary dark casters
- Bean Duality: Fire (Waterdeep) vs Ice (Skullport) - which is the “real” Bean?
- Solarin: Still at large, very dangerous
- Patrick called Ikaran “Master”: Hidden relationship?