Session A18 — Kragmaw Approach

Summary

The party reaches the approach to Kragmaw Castle and begins scouting the ancient fortress. They encounter magical messages and begin planning their assault.

Key Events

• Party traveled toward Kragmaw Castle
• Found glowing green mushrooms in the forest
• Kelvin picked four mushrooms; they stopped glowing
• Encountered magical messages from illusion magic on the path
• Messages targeted specific party members with warnings and temptations
• Kelvin's message: "Your powers are not a gift, but a curse"
• Kavu's message: "Ignorax didn't see you as a servant, he saw you as a son"
• Messages referenced Rydoth as "servant of the hourglass coven"
• Party scouted Kragmaw Castle with superior perception
• Kelvin's nat 20 perception revealed detailed garrison information

NPCs Encountered

Loot / Discoveries

• Green mushrooms (purpose unknown)
• Intelligence on garrison composition
• Information about castle layout

Party Notes

• Party discovers Rydoth may not be trustworthy
• Psychological warfare affects party morale
• Kelvin demonstrates exceptional perceptiveness

Threads Opened / Advanced

• Kragmaw Castle Garrison: 8-10 hobgoblins, 17-20 goblins, 3 non-humanoids including a grick, bugbears, a dwarf, and a dire wolf
• Rydoth: Possibly compromised or working for enemy forces
• Tactical Approach: Party must decide entry strategy