Session 93

Heroes (lvl 14): Gunnar, Vladimir, Dafaelyn, Amani, Regall

676 MR - Spring

Beneath the fallen halls of the dwarven city, the Heroes take refuge in hidden tunnels. There, shielded from the orog patrols above, they reach out with magic to contact Ruby Rocksplitter, the last heir of the dwarven throne. She answers from the borderlands of Stjordvik, where she hides among a band of refugees. A meeting is arranged—in Hollingholmen, at the long-awaited Kingsmoot.

Upon arriving in Hollingholmen, the mood is tense. Under the light of a full moon, Archdruid Huralla gathers the assembled monarchs of the Moonlight Council. Before the sacred grove, she calls upon them to choose between two claimants: Gunnar, son of Sigurd, and Rowena, Queen of Ice.

The council speaks in unity. One by one, the kings and queens of the North declare their support for Gunnar.

But the Queen of Ice does not take the insult lightly.

Her fury erupts in a sudden storm of cold magic. Her form freezes into a statue of ice, which then shatters—leaving her Frostbound Champions to rise and attack. As the battle rages, statues of ancient Rjuven kings—once sacred guardians—are twisted by dark magic and turned against the Heroes.

After a brutal fight, silence falls. Then a cold wind sweeps across the grove as the spectral image of the Hollow King—one of the long-dead High-Kings—materializes before the gathering. He looks upon Gunnar, and with ancient gravitas, bestows his blessing.

As the echo of his voice fades, the assembled rulers kneel. Gunnar is crowned High-King of the Rjuven.

Session 92

Heroes (lvl 13): Gunnar, Vladimir, Dafaelyn, Amani, Regall

676 MR - Spring

The Heroes travel north to the harsh realm of Svinik, home to towering fjords, ice-crusted mountains, and the legendary berserkers of King Hruthvar Ansgarsson. There, Gunnar forges a pact with the warrior-king: Hruthvar’s berserkers will lead the vanguard in the coming war against Queen Rowena, and in return, they will claim one-fifth of her treasury.

The warriors of Svinik, already preparing to raid Boeruine, agree to redirect their blades. To secure the peace, Regall offers a year’s worth of supplies—enough to keep the raiders fed and idle through the year ahead.

With the alliance sealed, the Heroes call upon Dafaelyn’s divine power. A Word of Recall carries them swiftly to the Silverhead Mountains, where grim news awaits.

The great dwarven city beneath the peaks lies overrun. Orogs and goblins stalk the ancient tunnels, and the clash of war has long since fallen silent. The Heroes move carefully, shadows cloaking their approach. Step by step, they descend deeper until they reach the throne room.

There, a terrible sight greets them: an orog warlord sits upon King Emerus’ throne, and above him hangs the mutilated body of the dwarven king, displayed like a trophy. The heart of Silverhead has fallen.

LEVEL UP!

Session 91

Heroes (lvl 13): Gunnar, Vladimir, Varri, Dafaelyn

675 MR - Winter

The heroes conclude their visit to Rjuvik by striking a bold alliance with King Hulak. In a union of blood and ambition, Varri—Gunnar’s brother—will wed Freya the Gilded, Hulak’s proud and cunning daughter. Together, they shall rule over the lands Gunnar vows to reclaim from his treacherous aunt, Queen Rowena.

But the cold north does not let them leave in peace. One bitter night, while the heroes take solace in the wilderness beyond the castle walls, they are met with an eerie spectacle. Snow gathers and sculpts itself into the likeness of Queen Rowena, her voice echoing through the frozen air with threats both familiar and venomous. The heroes stand firm, unmoved by her sorcery.

When her visage vanishes, the snow stirs once more—this time to kill. From the frost emerge monstrous salamanders, icy beasts of claw and rime. In a fierce and chilling battle, the heroes prevail, shattering the summoned horrors and reaffirming their resolve beneath the winter stars.

Session 90

Heroes (lvl 13): Gunnar, Vladimir, Varri, Dafaelyn

675 MR - Winter

The heroes set sail from Stjordvik aboard a swift vessel gifted by King Storm, with none other than Princess Karena at the helm. Their voyage across the open sea is soon interrupted by a fierce ambush—a warband of sahuagin rises from the depths to strike, testing the party’s mettle in brutal waters.

Their next destination on Gunnar’s royal campaign is the realm of Rjuvik, a land ruled by a shrewd king with a notorious fondness for gold. Gunnar receives a formal welcome at court, but the halls are not his alone. There, among the courtiers and nobles, he discovers envoys of Queen Rowena—his aunt, and a formidable rival for the crown. Whispers of intrigue swirl through the court, as it becomes clear that Rowena is already at work, attempting to sway the influential Moonlight Council with generous bribes and silvered words.

As the court of Rjuvik slumbers beneath its jeweled skies, Gunnar is visited in a dream. The message comes from Taliesin—his treacherous cousin, once kin, now serpent. Through arcane means, Taliesin offers a deal cloaked in honeyed words and veiled threats. But Gunnar, unwavering, casts the offer aside with burning scorn, rejecting the traitor in no uncertain terms. No pact shall be forged with one who turned his back on blood.

Session 89

Heroes (lvl 13): Amani, Regall, Gunnar, Vladimir, Varri

675 MR - Winter

The heroes agree to divide their efforts, addressing two urgent threats: the Gorgon rising in the north and the recovery of the Suncrown in the southeast.

Gunnar, Amani, and Regall journey north to Dhoesone, where they are joined by Gunnar's brothers, Varri and Vladimir.

Gunnar sets his sights on assembling a Kingsmoot—a gathering of all the monarchs of the Moonlight Council. To aid him, Niobhe imparts her wisdom, offering insight into the temperaments and ambitions of each ruler, giving Gunnar a clearer path to securing their allegiance.

His first stop is Stjordvik, where he seeks the support of his uncle, King Storm. The old king welcomes Gunnar warmly and pledges his support. To solidify their alliance, he proposes a marriage between one of Gunnar’s brothers and one of his daughters. Vladimir steps forward, accepting the match without hesitation.

Session 88

Heroes (lvl 12): Amani, Deet, Gunnar, Hassan, Regall, Ryel 

675 MR - Autumn

The battle rages in the web-choked ruin, where the monstrous Spider—a grotesque fusion of goblin and nightmare—lurks. Once a mere creature of flesh, it has become something far worse, its many limbs striking with inhuman speed, venom dripping from its fangs.

Amani moves through the chaos, her magic flowing outward in waves of healing light. Each spell mends torn flesh and purges venom, keeping her allies in the fight. Deet fires arrow after arrow, each shaft sinking into the Spider’s joints, forcing it to shift and stumble.

Gunnar meets the beast’s charge head-on, wielding a massive greatsword forged to slay creatures like this. The weapon flares with ancient power as it cleaves into the Spider’s chitin, cutting deeper than any mundane blade could. Hassan calls down lightning, searing the monster’s hide, while Regall’s radiant magic weakens its unnatural resilience.

Then, Ryel strikes. Moving with lethal precision, he drives his blade into the monster’s chest, piercing its twisted heart. The Spider lets out a final, shuddering shriek as dark blood pours forth. The cursed essence surges into Ryel, the power of its ancient bloodline seeping into his very being.

The beast collapses, its monstrous form withering. The battle is over, but Ryel’s transformation has taken another step forward.

LEVEL UP!

Session 87

Heroes (lvl 12): Amani, Deet, Gunnar, Hassan, Regall, Ryel 

675 MR - Autumn

In the months ahead, the Empire mobilizes its forces along the borders of the Shadow Forest, while Dhoesone fortifies its own defenses to keep the Gorgon at bay. Meanwhile, the Heroes spearhead a second invasion of the Spiderfell. Their armies cut through the goblin-infested forest with little resistance, slaughtering its cursed inhabitants. But when the time comes to confront the Spider itself, the task falls to the Heroes alone.  

Deep beneath the earth, they encounter the Broken Fang—the last surviving warband still loyal to the Spider, though only out of fear. Their warlord, Skragmaw, offers a deal: if the Heroes spare his tribe and allow them to remain underground undisturbed, he will lead them to the Spider’s lair.  

Before granting his full trust, Skragmaw summons his shamans, who demand the Heroes prove their worth. In the Trial of the Fang, Gunnar faces a massive ogre in unarmed combat, defeating the towering brute. In the Game of Shadows, Ryel wagers a powerful magical relic, yet emerges victorious, keeping both his prize and his pride.  

With their trials complete, Skragmaw guides them deeper into the labyrinthine tunnels until they reach a vast chasm. Earthen platforms, suspended by immense webs, stretch across the abyss. As the Heroes attempt to fly over using magic, monstrous spiders descend upon them, their venomous fangs laced with paralyzing toxins. The battle is fierce, but the Heroes prevail, destroying the creatures and pressing onward.  

Beyond the chasm, they finally arrive at a cavernous chamber—where the Spider awaits.