Session A23 — Black Spider Discovered
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Session Info
| Arc | A — Phandalin |
| Session | A23 |
| Real Date | 2024-08-10 |
| In-Game Date | Hammer 18, 1507 DR |
| Location | Wave Echo Cave |
Summary
The party receives instructions from Vajra Safahr and continues deeper into Wave Echo Cave, discovering evidence of The Black Spider's operations and a doppelganger in disguise.
Key Events
- Roland received a detailed letter from Vajra Safahr, the Blackstaff
- Vajra instructed party to capture The Black Spider alive
- Party learned about the threat from frost giants and the mysterious artifact
- Vajra mentioned a red wizard near Old Owl Well
- Party headed north up a pathway in the cave
- Found a bugbear sentry and heard voices of invisible creatures
- Encountered 4 bugbears and 1 drow supervisor
- Discovered the supervisor was a doppelganger
- Learned that Nezznar is the Black Spider's name
- Party pursued the drow supervisor westward
NPCs Encountered
| NPC | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vajra Safahr | Quest Giver (letter) | Blackstaff of Waterdeep; commands party |
| The Black Spider | Primary Antagonist | Hidden in the cave; orchestrating operations |
| Doppelganger | Enemy | Disguised as drow supervisor |
Loot / Discoveries
- Letter from Vajra Safahr
- Confirmation of Nezznar's identity
- Evidence of doppelganger infiltration
Party Notes
- Party learns they're working for a powerful entity (Vajra)
- Party understands the scale of their mission
- Party recognizes shapeshifter threat
Threads Opened / Advanced
- Black Spider: Primary target for capture
- Doppelgangers: Enemy may have infiltrators
- Vajra Safahr: Party works under her orders