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<blockquote data-quote="jasper" data-source="post: 8138466" data-attributes="member: 277"><p>DDAL10-01 Session</p><p></p><p>The Frozen North</p><p></p><p>Day 1 -2</p><p></p><p>PC Killed 0 Monsters Killed 25 Villains Captured 0 Villains Escaped 1</p><p></p><p>Gain a level. 10 Downtime Days. 80 GP.</p><p></p><p>Magic Items Potion of Growth. Potion of Healing. Potion of Comprehension. Illuminator’s tattoo. Googles of Night. Auntie Moses cookies. Pink Knitted cap.</p><p></p><p>I allowed some high Tier 1 pcs in the module which is set for level 1 or 2. This threw off the combat and suspense. I also had a strong group of six. Ettelig Abpa Warlock 1. Gold Fine Artificer 3. Gox Bard 2. Breena Falker Monk 1. Varock Wizard 1. Jill Rogue 2 Bard 1.</p><p></p><p>Some of the group are heading to Ice Wind Dale to go home. Others are fleeing from lovers who have hand crossbows. Others are just hired hands. They are entering valley when Adam Horse the caravan guard leader wakes up from his drunken stupor.</p><p></p><p>Adam, “Eleven O’clock and it all well. You people know who to prevent avalanches. You sing. To show the snow gawds you not afraid of them. YOU CAN’T TAKE THE SKY FROM ME. AURIL IS A WHIMPY GAWD. YOU CAN’T TAKE THE SKY FROM ME. Does someone hear an ominous rumble?”</p><p></p><p>Three fourths of the valley snow wall fall on the caravan taking them down into the valley. Jill tries swimming through the avalanche. Gold Fine grabs his steel defender which drags him deep into the waterfall of snow. Adam is surprise when his wagon flips. Crushing and tearing off his legs. He tries scream but is silenced when a fork in a tree rips his head off. The snow dust settles. (And the dm makes adjustments since there are no new people playing.)</p><p></p><p>Jill and Gold Fine are buried deep in the snow. Sidekick Spellcaster is pinned under the only mostly intact wagon. It will take them six rounds before they start to suffocate. Sidekick Expert, Ettelig, and Breena are buried up to their waist. The expert is whining about her daddy’s silver flask. It will take three rounds to free themselves. Sidekick Warrior has strapped his shield on and trying to don the rest of his armour while keeping an eye on the three wolves who appear wanting to dine on frozen heroes. Gox and Varock are free.</p><p></p><p>The heroes did out themselves out, taking pop shots at the wolves. Sidekick Warrior looks silly trying to don his chain shirt over his shield arm and swinging at the wolves. Breena lies to Sidekick expert about her daddy’s flask and gets the expert to concentrate on digging herself out. After the fight is over and everyone is checked for damage the looting begins. The loot is the payroll. A potion. A special delivery package with letter. A GP Small tent. And just enough fire wood to last a long rest.</p><p></p><p>In the morning the resident of Ten Towns Gox is the only one with frostbite which gives him a level of exhaustion. They continue toward Icewind Dale. Jill is saying a blizzard is approaching. Gox has his nose in the air and saying he is from around these parts and knows no such thing is going to happen. So, keep walking you snow birds.</p><p></p><p>Gold Fine, “Is Snow Birds an insult or those three huge snow owls diving out the sky.”</p><p></p><p>Gox, “Both. And those are elemental birds of Auril. But are really not elementals but….”</p><p></p><p>Ettelig, “Enough with the monster description. Initiative.”</p><p></p><p>After a brief combat, they survive. During the fight, the snow birds did uncover an entrance to a cave. Gox proving once again being wrong, is the first to dash into the cave when the blizzard hits. They set up watches. Sidekick Warrior takes the first watch.</p><p></p><p>The first watch ends with the scream of Sidekick Warrior. Only his one red shoe is left behind. They follow the blood trail into the blizzard. Finding only his arms and legs placed like a bloody “X” on the ground. As they enter the cave again, they find a huge owl-like footprint. Strangely it is not being blown away during the blizzard.</p><p></p><p>Varock and Sidekick Expert start a fire. Which illuminates a huge ancient door, and the remains of former adventurer. The door is covered with drawing from ancient Netheril. No one can translate it until Sidekick Expert remembers she has a potion of comprehension which she gives to Varock. The former adventure loot contains a needle, a journal, and a potion. The door is locked but has a riddle about four stones.</p><p></p><p>Varock, “I only have no stones. The riddle says I need six stones. Poke around for the stones.” Poking around the cave reveals some hard packed snow was hiding two side tunnels. The group explores the side caves. They fight some gazers and piercers and recover the stones. Varock drops the stones in order down a slot. The door grinds open. A message appears in the air above the door.</p><p></p><p>DEATH TO SIDEKICK EXPERT WHICH THE DM HAS NOT NAME!</p><p></p><p>Sidekick Expert runs backwards out in to the blizzard being followed by half the group. They hear scream as a huge owlbear tucks her under its arm and flees. The monk and wizard follow occasionally losing sight of the owlbear due to the thirty-foot restriction. Seconds later they hear bone snapping crunches. And find Sidekick Expert twisted into a bloody circle. They return to the cave.</p><p></p><p>Their dim and bright light illuminates a stone bridge with the hint of a door just outside the limit of their light. The bridge is well worn and has no railings. Before the bridge are various dungeon dressing depicting necromancers missing their right hands. The wizard announces they gave up their right hands for death magic. They cross the bridge.</p><p></p><p>Gox, “What is that scratching sound. It sounds like”</p><p></p><p>Varock, “Like the crawling hands of 9000 necromancers.”</p><p></p><p>Players, “We ain’t fighting that many!”</p><p></p><p>DM, “Ok. Let me read the module. Rats they didn’t include a number or a stat block. Let me get the monster manual. Ok. Fourteen. Two each for the pcs and steel defender. They start thirty feet down and initiative.”</p><p></p><p>After a brief battle where Varock gets his nose picked and a wet Willie from the crawling claws, the group makes across the bridge. The hallway is short about thirty foot high. As they are pushing on the door to open it, a huge icicle falls from the ceiling killing Sidekick Spellcaster.</p><p></p><p>Ettelig pushing the door open, “Well. That’s all for the hired help. I going to read the letter. Hmm. Hey cookies are in the lock box. I going to eat them.”</p><p></p><p>A huge crash is heard from the roof of the chamber, a huge owlbears drops in.</p><p></p><p>Frostclaw, “Frostclaw is the name. Eating is my game. Those are my cookies now second breakfast. And you will be dinner snack!” He points a claw to Breena and smacks her down to the floor leaving her in a pool of her own blood. He then names the adventurers after meals.</p><p></p><p>They fight. Even with their legendary lair reactions the fight is soon over.</p><p></p><p>Frostclaw, “TIME OUT. TIME OUT. I just remember I left some elves in the oven. I will continue this next module. Bye now.”</p><p></p><p>Players, “That a dirty move.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes. Yes, it is.” Says Suuk One-Feather Thuunlakalaga, “I am Suuk, I will be your contact for the next module. See me next adventure.”</p><p></p><p>DM Notes. This is great module for new dms and new players. The module explains a lot about various ability checks. It also has some great suggestions. But it only for level 1 and 2 PCs. The players thought the railroad of losing the Sidekicks was stupid. But did find the Sidekicks interesting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jasper, post: 8138466, member: 277"] DDAL10-01 Session The Frozen North Day 1 -2 PC Killed 0 Monsters Killed 25 Villains Captured 0 Villains Escaped 1 Gain a level. 10 Downtime Days. 80 GP. Magic Items Potion of Growth. Potion of Healing. Potion of Comprehension. Illuminator’s tattoo. Googles of Night. Auntie Moses cookies. Pink Knitted cap. I allowed some high Tier 1 pcs in the module which is set for level 1 or 2. This threw off the combat and suspense. I also had a strong group of six. Ettelig Abpa Warlock 1. Gold Fine Artificer 3. Gox Bard 2. Breena Falker Monk 1. Varock Wizard 1. Jill Rogue 2 Bard 1. Some of the group are heading to Ice Wind Dale to go home. Others are fleeing from lovers who have hand crossbows. Others are just hired hands. They are entering valley when Adam Horse the caravan guard leader wakes up from his drunken stupor. Adam, “Eleven O’clock and it all well. You people know who to prevent avalanches. You sing. To show the snow gawds you not afraid of them. YOU CAN’T TAKE THE SKY FROM ME. AURIL IS A WHIMPY GAWD. YOU CAN’T TAKE THE SKY FROM ME. Does someone hear an ominous rumble?” Three fourths of the valley snow wall fall on the caravan taking them down into the valley. Jill tries swimming through the avalanche. Gold Fine grabs his steel defender which drags him deep into the waterfall of snow. Adam is surprise when his wagon flips. Crushing and tearing off his legs. He tries scream but is silenced when a fork in a tree rips his head off. The snow dust settles. (And the dm makes adjustments since there are no new people playing.) Jill and Gold Fine are buried deep in the snow. Sidekick Spellcaster is pinned under the only mostly intact wagon. It will take them six rounds before they start to suffocate. Sidekick Expert, Ettelig, and Breena are buried up to their waist. The expert is whining about her daddy’s silver flask. It will take three rounds to free themselves. Sidekick Warrior has strapped his shield on and trying to don the rest of his armour while keeping an eye on the three wolves who appear wanting to dine on frozen heroes. Gox and Varock are free. The heroes did out themselves out, taking pop shots at the wolves. Sidekick Warrior looks silly trying to don his chain shirt over his shield arm and swinging at the wolves. Breena lies to Sidekick expert about her daddy’s flask and gets the expert to concentrate on digging herself out. After the fight is over and everyone is checked for damage the looting begins. The loot is the payroll. A potion. A special delivery package with letter. A GP Small tent. And just enough fire wood to last a long rest. In the morning the resident of Ten Towns Gox is the only one with frostbite which gives him a level of exhaustion. They continue toward Icewind Dale. Jill is saying a blizzard is approaching. Gox has his nose in the air and saying he is from around these parts and knows no such thing is going to happen. So, keep walking you snow birds. Gold Fine, “Is Snow Birds an insult or those three huge snow owls diving out the sky.” Gox, “Both. And those are elemental birds of Auril. But are really not elementals but….” Ettelig, “Enough with the monster description. Initiative.” After a brief combat, they survive. During the fight, the snow birds did uncover an entrance to a cave. Gox proving once again being wrong, is the first to dash into the cave when the blizzard hits. They set up watches. Sidekick Warrior takes the first watch. The first watch ends with the scream of Sidekick Warrior. Only his one red shoe is left behind. They follow the blood trail into the blizzard. Finding only his arms and legs placed like a bloody “X” on the ground. As they enter the cave again, they find a huge owl-like footprint. Strangely it is not being blown away during the blizzard. Varock and Sidekick Expert start a fire. Which illuminates a huge ancient door, and the remains of former adventurer. The door is covered with drawing from ancient Netheril. No one can translate it until Sidekick Expert remembers she has a potion of comprehension which she gives to Varock. The former adventure loot contains a needle, a journal, and a potion. The door is locked but has a riddle about four stones. Varock, “I only have no stones. The riddle says I need six stones. Poke around for the stones.” Poking around the cave reveals some hard packed snow was hiding two side tunnels. The group explores the side caves. They fight some gazers and piercers and recover the stones. Varock drops the stones in order down a slot. The door grinds open. A message appears in the air above the door. DEATH TO SIDEKICK EXPERT WHICH THE DM HAS NOT NAME! Sidekick Expert runs backwards out in to the blizzard being followed by half the group. They hear scream as a huge owlbear tucks her under its arm and flees. The monk and wizard follow occasionally losing sight of the owlbear due to the thirty-foot restriction. Seconds later they hear bone snapping crunches. And find Sidekick Expert twisted into a bloody circle. They return to the cave. Their dim and bright light illuminates a stone bridge with the hint of a door just outside the limit of their light. The bridge is well worn and has no railings. Before the bridge are various dungeon dressing depicting necromancers missing their right hands. The wizard announces they gave up their right hands for death magic. They cross the bridge. Gox, “What is that scratching sound. It sounds like” Varock, “Like the crawling hands of 9000 necromancers.” Players, “We ain’t fighting that many!” DM, “Ok. Let me read the module. Rats they didn’t include a number or a stat block. Let me get the monster manual. Ok. Fourteen. Two each for the pcs and steel defender. They start thirty feet down and initiative.” After a brief battle where Varock gets his nose picked and a wet Willie from the crawling claws, the group makes across the bridge. The hallway is short about thirty foot high. As they are pushing on the door to open it, a huge icicle falls from the ceiling killing Sidekick Spellcaster. Ettelig pushing the door open, “Well. That’s all for the hired help. I going to read the letter. Hmm. Hey cookies are in the lock box. I going to eat them.” A huge crash is heard from the roof of the chamber, a huge owlbears drops in. Frostclaw, “Frostclaw is the name. Eating is my game. Those are my cookies now second breakfast. And you will be dinner snack!” He points a claw to Breena and smacks her down to the floor leaving her in a pool of her own blood. He then names the adventurers after meals. They fight. Even with their legendary lair reactions the fight is soon over. Frostclaw, “TIME OUT. TIME OUT. I just remember I left some elves in the oven. I will continue this next module. Bye now.” Players, “That a dirty move.” “Yes. Yes, it is.” Says Suuk One-Feather Thuunlakalaga, “I am Suuk, I will be your contact for the next module. See me next adventure.” DM Notes. This is great module for new dms and new players. The module explains a lot about various ability checks. It also has some great suggestions. But it only for level 1 and 2 PCs. The players thought the railroad of losing the Sidekicks was stupid. But did find the Sidekicks interesting. [/QUOTE]
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