Session A11 — Basilisk and the Feywild
Session Info
| Arc | A — Phandalin |
| Session | A11 |
| Real Date | 2024-03-16 |
| In-Game Date | Marpenoth 28, 1507 DR |
| Location | Feywild |
Summary
The party gets lost returning from Wyvern Tor and stumbles into the Feywild, where they encounter a dangerous basilisk and mysterious fey creatures. Kelvin and Othorion are taken by Titania's people, leaving the others in desperate circumstances. A road encounter with a monk challenger ended fatally — Kelvin killed him in horse form.
Key Events
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Got lost on the way back from Wyvern Tor
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Monk Encounter — a lone monk stepped into the road and issued a challenge to the party
- The monk refused to let them pass without a fight
- Kelvin (in Wild Shape as a horse) kicked the monk in the head, killing him
- Encounter was brief; the party moved on without looting or investigating further
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Encountered an overturned wagon containing statues (petrified victims)
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Discovered and fought a basilisk
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Stumbled into the Feywild, finding a magical spring
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Encountered Skittlebump, a fox claiming to be from the Feywild
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Received a message: "Your friends are safe and will be returned in better shape"
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Titania revealed herself as the Queen of the Summer Court
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Encountered a hostile halfling woman with an axe (identity unknown — not yet named)
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Roland suffered perceptual warping effects from the combat
NPCs Encountered
| NPC | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monk (unnamed) | Road Challenger | Issued a challenge; killed by Kelvin (horse Wild Shape, kick to the head); name/affiliation unknown |
| Skittlebump | Fey Fox | Trickster; possibly an agent of Titania |
| Titania | Summer Court Queen | Appeared briefly; claims to protect fey interests |
| Halfling Woman | Hostile (Feywild) | Initially appears as threat; later revealed as ally — identity not yet confirmed |
Loot / Discoveries
- Basilisk tooth (worth 2gp)
- Basilisk eyes (5gp each, expire in 2 days)
- Potion of Healing
- 17 gp
- Travel rations and clothing
Party Notes
- Party members separated; Kelvin and Othorion temporarily missing
- Roland suffers perceptual effects (disadvantage on perception, warped senses)
- Party discovers that Kelvin may have fey connections
Threads Opened / Advanced
- Feywild Incursion: Connection to Titania and summer court
- Kelvin's Origins: Possible fey heritage or connection
- Perceptual Effects: Roland's condition persists after session
- Monk Challenger: Who was he? Was this a random encounter or something deliberately placed? His affiliation is unknown — no follow-up has occurred