Session A22 — Wave Echo Cave Approach
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Session Info
| Arc | A — Phandalin |
| Session | A22 |
| Real Date | 2024-07-27 |
| In-Game Date | Hammer 10, 1507 DR |
| Location | Wave Echo Cave Approach |
Summary
The party journeys to Wave Echo Cave with Gunndren, discovering the mysterious circumstances around the entrance and beginning their exploration.
Key Events
- Party hired horses to travel to Wave Echo Cave
- Sildar gave Roland his sword "Winters Fury"
- Daran gave Othorion his +1 Frostbrand Scimitar
- Haldak wanted to sell dragon scales; Kavu discouraged him
- Gunndren told of his best find: the Heart of the Mountain
- Party found the entrance to Wave Echo Cave
- All horses had been set free (released by Kelvin who spoke with plants)
- Found a dead dwarf, Thardin, with his throat slit
- Found a weird dead goblin
- Party ventured north into the cave
- Encountered a large water-filled room with a big snake
- Annihilated a group of bugbears in a room
NPCs Encountered
| NPC | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gunndren Rockseeker | Guide | Leads party to Wave Echo Cave |
| Sildar Hallwinter | Equipment Provider | Grants magical sword |
| Daran Eddermath | Equipment Provider | Grants +1 scimitar |
| Dead Dwarf Thardin | Mystery | Killed recently; throat slit |
Loot / Discoveries
- "Winters Fury" sword (from Sildar)
- +1 Frostbrand Scimitar (from Daran)
- Evidence of recent activity in the cave
Party Notes
- Party becomes more well-equipped for dangerous dungeon delving
- Party discovers that the cave has been recently disturbed
- Gunndren's knowledge becomes valuable
Threads Opened / Advanced
- Cave Exploration: Wave Echo Cave awaits full exploration
- Recent Killings: Thardin's death suggests recent activity
- Heart of the Mountain: Gunndren's mentioned treasure