Session A21 — Bonus Session: Icewind Dale
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Session Info
| Arc | A — Phandalin |
| Session | A21 |
| Real Date | 2024-07-14 |
| In-Game Date | Hammer 2, 1507 DR |
| Location | Icewind Dale |
Summary
The party learns about the frost giant queen Gertie Orelsdottir and her search for the Cocidil of the White. They encounter her in a web-filled cave and make an important alliance.
Key Events
- Icewind Dale is engulfed in a never-ending winter
- Party encountered Gertie Orelsdottir, Queen of the Ice Giants
- Gertie was deceived into believing Phandalin had the Cocidil of the White
- A mysterious cloaked figure with a spider emblem directed Gertie
- Party helped Gertie see through the deception
- Gertie owed the party a boon for their aid
NPCs Encountered
| NPC | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gertie Orelsdottir | Frost Giant Queen | Deceived by a cloaked figure; owes party a favor |
| Cloaked Figure | Antagonist | Works with spider emblem; manipulates giants |
Loot / Discoveries
- Boon from Gertie Orelsdottir
- Knowledge of the Cocidil of the White's connection to Icewind Dale
- Information about a mysterious orchestrator
Party Notes
- Party gains a powerful ally in Gertie
- Party learns of larger conspiracy involving the spider-marked individual
- Party becomes aware of Icewind Dale's permanent winter
Threads Opened / Advanced
- Cloaked Spider Figure: Appears to be coordinating multiple threats
- Cocidil of the White: Connected to Icewind Dale and winter magic
- Future Alliance: Gertie becomes potential ally against greater foes