Session 11: Breach and the Arrogance of Man
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Chapter 11 Date Played 2026-02-02 PC [[Elric_Lightborn Level 11+
Narrative Summary
The session opens with Elric navigating a diplomatic crisis between two Fey representatives who both demand his hand in marriage. Ikaran interrupts to reveal that Elric is awakening as the Spirit of the City, effectively choosing him as the Administrator and Guardian King of Waterdeep. To solidify this position, Ikaran orders Elric to marry into the Fey alliance and eliminate a rival Progenitor, Phobos, who is currently in Baldur’s Gate. Conflicted by the morality of assassination—a violation of Progenitor law that prohibits pure-bloods from killing pure-bloods—Elric retreats to Undermountain and meditates to contact Bones in Hell.
Bones warns him that Phobos’s associate, Dorian_Gray, is a death-cursed Lich impervious to permanent death, and suggests seeking powerful allies like Roy_Alice_Eklund or Benny_Bold. More critically, Bones deduces that Ikaran is manufacturing busywork to keep Elric away from an imminent attack on Undermountain.
Refusing to be sidelined, Elric confronts Ikaran, who relents and assigns him to guard the Outer Gate. They are joined by Enoch the Wanderer, a mentally-sealed Progenitor with a flaming jack-o’-lantern head who was prophesied to become the Witch King before Elric’s father restructured his mind. At the Outer Gate, Elric is hailed by a hologram of Destro (The Iron Mage), who demands a Nagloshi sarcophagus for experimentation. When Elric refuses, Destro attacks with an advanced construct body. Through acrobatic combat and his mythic gauntlet, Elric destroys Destro’s proxy form—losing both legs temporarily to scorching rays but regenerating instantly.
The victory is short-lived. A massive explosion rocks the mountain, and Elric rushes to the Inner Gate to find mercenaries fleeing through a gaping hole with three Nagloshi sarcophagi. A fourth sarcophagus shatters during the heist, releasing a chaotic evil Nagloshi who greets them with, “Hello, old cousin.”
Key Events
- The King’s Duty: Ikaran informs Elric he is the new Guardian of Waterdeep and must marry the Fey
- Assassination Order: Ikaran orders the death of Phobos to secure political stability
- New Ability Unlocked: Elric learns Power of Will (Force of Will) - kinetic blasts based on willpower
- Counsel with the Dead: Elric contacts Bones, who reveals Ikaran is trying to protect him from an assault
- The Wanderer Arrives: Enoch, a “broken” but cheerful Progenitor, arrives to assist in defense
- System Uplink: Elric is granted administrative control over Undermountain’s defenses via Administrative_Uplink_Stone
- Duel with the Iron Mage: Elric defeats Destro’s proxy form at the Outer Gate
- The Breach: Mercenaries blow a hole in Undermountain, stealing three Nagloshi containment units
- Release: A Nagloshi breaks free from a damaged sarcophagus
NPCs Encountered
New NPCs
| NPC | Role | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Destro | The Iron Mage, arms dealer & mad scientist | Major |
| Enoch | Wandering Progenitor, flaming jack-o’-lantern head | Major |
| Nagloshi | Ancient chaotic evil shapeshifters | Major |
| Dorian_Gray | Cursed Lich, associate of Phobos | Minor (mentioned) |
| Roy_Alice_Eklund | Ancient human fire mage mercenary | Minor (mentioned) |
| Benny_Bold | Beholder Magi in human disguise | Minor (mentioned) |
| Tyra_Nakath | Death Walker, Dorian’s teacher | Minor (mentioned) |
| Shaozul | Archmage, shadow caster | Minor (mentioned) |
| Tython | Unawakened Progenitor with Mjolnir | Minor (mentioned) |
Returning NPCs
| NPC | What They Did |
|---|---|
| Ikaran | Ordered Phobos assassination; defended Inner Gate; granted Elric admin access |
| Bones | Contacted via meditation; provided intel on Destro, potential allies |
| Ilara | Seen briefly; appeared sad, dismissed by Ikaran over past service |
| Nirek | Ordered to check perimeter defenses on the Sword Coast |
| Phobos | Target of assassination order; appeared as illusion taunting Ikaran |
Locations Visited
| Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undermountain | Progenitor stronghold | Primary setting; ancient mountain fortress |
| Outer_Gate | Massive archway entrance | Site of battle with Destro |
| Inner_Gate | Central atrium | Site of the breach; Nagloshi prison |
| Admirals_Arms | Inn in Baldur’s Gate | Contains portal to Undermountain (mentioned) |
Items Found
| Item | Properties | How Obtained |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative_Uplink_Stone | Neural uplink granting mental control of Undermountain defenses | Given by Ikaran |
| Destros_Scroll | Invitation to tea at Café Lorraine, Baldur’s Gate in 3 days | Pushed through closing gate |
Quests
| Quest | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Eliminate_Phobos | 🆕 NEW | Kill the rival Progenitor in Baldur’s Gate (Ikaran’s order) |
| The_Breach | 🆕 NEW | Stop escaping mercenaries; deal with released Nagloshi |
| Tea_with_Destro | 🆕 NEW | Meet Destro at Café Lorraine in 3 days |
| Fey_Marriage | ⏳ Ongoing | Decide between the two Fey suitors |
| Train_with_Lycus | ⏳ Ongoing | Training continues |
Notable Quotes
“You’re not my real dad.” — Elric (to Ikaran)
“I’ll do this, but don’t ever ask me to do anything again.” — Elric (accepting assassination order)
“Greetings, brother! Damn nice to see you.” — Enoch
“Do you think you’ve won? This is only the beginning.” — Destro
“Hello, old cousin.” — The Released Nagloshi
Cliffhanger
Explosions rock Undermountain. Elric rushes to the Inner Gate to see humans fleeing with three stolen Nagloshi sarcophagi through a massive breach in the mountain wall. A fourth sarcophagus cracks open, and a Nagloshi emerges, greeting them with chilling familiarity: “Hello, old cousin.”
DM Notes
- Nagloshi Loose: One chaotic evil shapeshifter is free in Undermountain
- Three Stolen: Mercenaries escaped with 3 sarcophagi—who hired them?
- Destro Lives: His soul transferred out; will return
- Café Lorraine: Potential trap or negotiation in 3 days
- Phobos Contract: Must kill a Progenitor—political ramifications
- Ilara Tension: Ikaran banned her from Elric’s side—romantic subplot
- Power of Will: New ability unlocked—needs mechanical definition
- Admin Access: Elric now controls Undermountain’s defenses