Session A02 – Redbrands and the Manor
Summary
The party deepened their investigation into Phandalin's problems. A goblin named Yeemick (with a psionic-looking abnormal head, able to raise undead) was encountered and wanted the party's help to overthrow Klarg, the goblin leader. The party rescued Sildar Hallwinter from the goblin cave.
Sildar revealed the key intelligence: the Black Spider (a drow) orchestrated Gundren's capture, wanting the map to Wave Echo Cave. Klarg had sent both the map and Gundren to the Black Spider at Kragmaw Castle.
Phandalin Council Meeting
A town council meeting established priorities:
- Granny Greywind will pay 19gp each for recovering her stolen shipment
- Sildar Hallwinter offered to deputize the party (10gp per tenday) to deal with the Redbrands
- Darren Eddermath (orchard keeper, former adventurer) reported undead at Old Owl Well — a ruined Netherese watchtower northeast of town
- Elmarr Barthan concerned about the missing Rockseeker brothers (Nundro and Farthen camped outside town, now missing)
Jenevelle Hallowleaf
A young woman — heavily armored, light hair, radiant weapon — appeared in town. She is a cleric or paladin of Selune (the person Jonah was seeking). She gave Jonah a book, cast Heal on Kavu (annoying Sister Garaele), and departed north via what seemed to be Dimension Door.
Redbrand Interrogation
After Redbrands attempted to torch the Townhall, the party captured one. Interrogation revealed:
- Most Redbrands are in Tresendar Manor
- Prisoners: a woman and her children (Thel Dendrar's family)
- There is a pit in the basement — "something talks in your head" — the party suspects a creature
- Their leader: Glasstaff (a human wizard who carries a glass staff)
NPCs Introduced
| NPC | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yeemick | Psionic goblin, would-be leader | Strange psionic powers, raised the dead |
| Jenevelle Hallowleaf | Paladin/Cleric of Selune | # TODO: Confirm class; departed north quickly |
| Darren Eddermath | Orchard keeper, Order of the Gauntlet | Retired adventurer |
| Harbin Wester | Townmaster | Ineffective, cowardly; chided by Granny |
| Glasstaff | Redbrand leader | True name: Iarno Albrek |
Threads Opened
- Glasstaff = Iarno Albrek (Sildar's man sent ahead — turned traitor)
- Wave Echo Cave and its Forge of Spells — the Black Spider seeks it
- What are the undead at Old Owl Well?