Session A04 – Glasstaff Captured

Summary

The party completed the clearing of Tresendar Manor.

Glasstaff Revealed

Glasstaff was captured — he is Iarno Albrek, Sildar's man who was sent ahead to establish a line of credit and handle affairs in Phandalin. He instead seized the opportunity to gain wealth by becoming the Redbrand leader.

Key interrogation reveals:

• His boss is "The Black Spider" — a drow, searching for Wave Echo Cave
• The Black Spider sent 3 bugbears to assist (including Mosk, who the party knocked out)
• Iarno received a letter from the Black Spider the day of his capture
• Dwarven maps to Wave Echo Cave's general area are in his study

Mosk (bugbear leader) gave a rough area for Kragmaw Castle's location in exchange for being untied.

Manor Secured

The party obtained the deed to Tresendar Manor. Sildar proposed selling the manor to the party collectively — with a large discount in exchange for clearing it out — to serve as both residence and constabulary.

Key Outcomes

• Glasstaff / Iarno Albrek captured; handed to Sildar
• Manor deed obtained
• Party has rough location of Kragmaw Castle
• Black Spider identified as the primary antagonist of the arc