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Scourge of the Slave Lords - General Info

Location	Session(s)	People Encountered (Key NPCs/Monsters)	Explanation of Events
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Cemetery (Southwest of Almraiven)	2	Atuur Dairoo (corpse), Living skeletons, zombies	The heroes searched for Atuur Dairoo's tombstone, dug up his ghoulish corpse, and retrieved a strange parchment (map).
Almraiven (Veoden's Tower)	2	Veoden	They returned to Veoden to show him the map and ask for his counsel; he suggested they seek out Girion.
The Thirsty Hound Tavern (Almraiven)	2	Girion (guide)	They met Girion, who translated the old native language on the map and identified the Dark Hills (meteor crater site) as their ultimate destination.
Traveling/Campsites (Toward Dark Hills)	2	Ogres (heard)	The party traveled for about four days toward the mountains and heard ogres arguing nearby during a camp.
Meteor Crater/Hut (Dark Hills)	2	Arowain, Daresh (mentioned)	They found their friend Arowain chained in a hut, who revealed he was forced by the wizard Daresh to create an evil coin before dying from the pain.
Goblin Caves of Duke Chupo (Meteor Crater)	3	Goblins, Duke Chupo, Snot Rocket	The heroes assaulted the caves to retrieve items and confirmed that the goblins were mining mithral for Daresh. They killed Duke Chupo.
Traveling (Returning to Almraiven)	4	Large lizards	The party collected mithral from the crater stone and fought large lizards during their return journey.
Almraiven (Veoden's Tower - Return)	4	Veoden	They reported Arowain's death and Daresh's actions; Veoden confirmed the coin's great power and growing threat.
Sailing on The Forsaken (Shining Sea)	4	Captain Pocaat, ship crew, serpentine creature	They sailed toward Calimport and assisted the crew in battling a massive sea serpent.
Calimport (Port/Wizard Ward)	5	Captain Pocaat, harbor officials, high station man, lady	They arrived in the massive port, received magical bracers from the Captain, and located the Wizard Ward.
Geolain's House (Calimport)	5, 6	Geolain, Joah	They met Geolain, who hired them to retrieve magic books stolen by the anti-magic cult, the Sentinels of the True Way. They returned later to deliver the books and arrange passage to Ishau.
The Blind Beggar Inn (Calimport)	5	Driskel	They met Driskel, pretending to join the Sentinels to locate the stolen books.
Sentinel Cellar/Safehouse (Calimport)	5	Neebo, Tealeia, Kibick (killed)	The heroes infiltrated the cellar, fought the Sentinels, killed Kibick, stole 35 magic books, and fled.
Sailing on The White Pearl (Ghost Ship)	6	Captain, crew, lacedons, skeletons, arcane energy	They sailed toward Ishau; the ship was revealed to be a ghost ship linked to Kelemvor, and they fought numerous undead creatures.
Ishau (Jungle Port - Arrival)	7	Gentleman at the dock, Otumwa (chief/guild hall), Dengo, Omoyala (guides)	They arrived, learned about the deadly tiger Olengata, hired guides Dengo and Omoyala, and prepared for the inland trek toward the Peaks of Flame.
Ishau Market/Shops	8	Vendors	The party purchased local herbal remedies, potions, and antidotes.
Jungle (Traveling toward Flame Peaks)	8	Dengo, Omoyala, Giant spiders, Giant centipedes	They traveled into the dense jungle and fought nocturnal threats, including giant spiders and centipedes.
Castle in the Jungle (Ruins)	9, 10	Large apes, stirges, Halaan (journal entry), Hachitta (cannibals), Dinosaurs, Mzolo and Belsona natives (allies)	They located the ruins, fought monstrous guards (apes, stirges), found Halaan's journal. They were ambushed by Hachitta cannibals but saved by the Belsona tribe.
Belsona Village (Across broad river)	11	Mzolo, Ubuntu (chieftain)	The Belsona tribe led them via raft to their village, where they rested and received healing gourds.
Building Encircles with Water (Belsona Village)	11	Halaan	They found Halaan, explained Daresh's coin, and convinced him to craft a counter-coin to oppose the evil magic.
Returning to Ishau	11, 47	Dengo, Omoyala	They traveled back to the port where Halaan boarded The Hyperion with them, setting a course back to Calimport.
Calimport (Geolain's Residence - Return)	47, 48	Halaan, Geolain, Joah	Geolain warned them of wanted posters and Sentinel activity. Halaan identified the three rare ingredients needed for the counter-coin, including a diamond touched by death.
Desert West of Calimport (Hyreed Family Estate/Crypt)	12	Large scorpions, venomous snakes, Shadows, Crypt Thing	Seeking the first ingredient, they fought creatures guarding the haunted estate and crypt. They killed the Crypt Thing and retrieved the diamond.
Calimport (Geolain's Residence - Return)	13	Geolain, Joah	They delivered the diamond. Halaan moved to a forge to begin work, and they learned the next ingredient was devil's blood.
Traveling North (Toward Marching Mountains)	14	Naraf, Jevvan, Ka-Fansa (guides), Ankhegs	They hired guides and traveled north, fighting Ankhegs after discovering a dead soldier.
Fortune Teller's Tent	14	Fortune Teller (Gnome)	Brandy sought advice and received ominous warnings relevant to Daresh.
Ruins (Marching Mountains Foothills)	14	Gnolls	They successfully ambushed gnolls occupying ancient ruins, gaining magical weapons and confirming the site was destroyed by the Blue Dragon they sought.
Blue Dragon Cave (Marching Mountains)	15, 16, 17	Blue mites/gremlins, Glub Glub	They infiltrated the massive cave, fought numerous blue mites, killed their leader Glub Glub, and collected the charged rod containing dragon's breath (the third ingredient).
Calimport (Halaan's Forge)	17, 19, 20	Halaan, Thugs, Sentinels, Sooloe, Myron	Halaan attempted to finish the coin but was kidnapped/held by Sooloe's agents (implied Sentinels). The group traded stolen books for Halaan's release on the East Road. The forge was later the site of the final battle against Sentinels.
Teshull Tavern	19	Gonathan (devil)	Brandy made a deal with the devil Gonathan to acquire the pint of devil's blood needed for the coin.
East Road (3 miles from Calimport)	20	Sooloe, Myron, Halaan	The party traded the stolen books back to Sooloe for the release of Halaan.
Calimport (Jolli/Geolain's Residence)	21	Jolli, Big Tony	They regrouped after the chaos at the forge. Jolli scried Daresh's location, and Big Tony helped them flee the city toward Keltaugh.
Traveling Northeast (Toward Keltaugh)	21, 22	Big Tony, Delker (imp/devil)	Kipp was attacked internally by a Delker, which he repelled using the counter-coin's energy. They also found a wrecked coach and bodies (victims of Ankhegs).
Wellforn	22	Selson	The town had suffered a recent devastating loss. They met Selson, an unusual woman with teleportation skills who asked to join the group.
Selson's Ambush Site (Near Wellforn)	22	Tronald, Raarh, Taylor Swiftbow, Imps, Saxiron (fled)	The party was ambushed by Daresh's agents and Imps. Elenor was badly injured by an exploding spellbook.
Keltar	23, 24, 25	Swordwraiths, townsfolk, Eldath Priest	They defended the town from Swordwraiths, purchased potions, and received restoration/healing at the Temple of Eldath.
Burial Mounds (Keltar)	24, 25	Swordwraiths	They located the source of the undead threat in the nearby burial mounds and fought the Swordwraiths there.
Shynkyf (Military Post/Refugee Area)	25, 26	Commander, guards, Barry	They passed through a military checkpoint and Kipp shared intelligence about Daresh's undead army.
Ravine/Bridge near Shynkyf	25, 26	Hobgoblins (flying), Trolls, Banderas' crew	They fought flying Hobgoblins and Trolls, leading to an alliance with Banderas' mercenary group to cross the bridge safely.
Hobgoblin Cave (Bridge area)	27	N/A	Kipp and Audra searched the nearby Hobgoblin cave but found it worthless and smelly.
Traveling/Forest of Mir	27	Gnolls, Giant Spiders	They evaded a large Gnoll pursuit and navigated an area infested with Giant Spiders.
Tower Ruins (River Agis)	27, 28	Banderas and crew	They reunited with Banderas' group and acquired the powerful magical artifact known as the Tower of Defense.
Traveling (Forest of Mir border/Road)	28	Orcs, Hobgoblins, Orogs, Slaves	They ambushed an enemy slave caravan on the road, fighting humanoids and successfully freeing some slaves.
Castle Slave Rescue (Fortress)	29, 30, 31	Hobgoblins, Gnolls, Selson (Devil), Daresh, Mordrammo, Gargoyles	They infiltrated the fortress, freed slaves, discovered Selson's true nature (Devil). They confronted and killed Daresh, destroying her evil coin in the process.
Darromar (Outskirts/Camp)	32	Banderas and his crew	They traveled here from the castle. Banderas revealed his notorious heritage and his mercenary group departed.
The Hidden Wolf Inn (Darromar)	32	Boolio, messenger	They rested and received a formal invitation from Dame Gold to attend a festival.
Windy Cragg (Dame Gold's Estate)	32, 33	Dame Gold, Black Kerr (Alchemist), Duke Viloth, others	They attended the Festival of Renewal. The estate was later attacked and burned, and Dame Gold was kidnapped.
River Shoreline (Pursuit)	33, 34	Targill Redd, Agnar Ruvik, Borthenian Hoetoe, slavers	They pursued the kidnappers, discovered they were tricked by disguised slavers, and won a fierce battle, confirming the direction of travel toward a quarry.
Quarry (Darkshelf/Surface)	34, 35, 36	Orcs, Big Orcs, Bazil, Berthita (wereboar), Agnes, Evie (slaves)	They scouted the fortified quarry, learning they were mining Nephright. They assaulted the facility, fought humanoids and the Wereboar, and freed slaves.
Darkshelf Quarry Mines (Underground)	36, 37, 38	Dire wolves, Goblins, Orcs, Slag, Water Weird, Derro, Spidery Creature	They explored the deep mines, fighting numerous enemies. Oglesby was killed by a spidery creature. They escaped the mine through a magical portal.
Goblin Island (Floating Island)	39	Shabadoo (leader), Gilf (Shaman)	They arrived in a new realm (Greyhawk) on a floating island inhabited by peaceful Sea Goblins who guided them to Elredd.
Elredd (Port - Arrival)	39, 43	Knocker, Father Turose, Nemian (Undertaker)	They arrived in the port town. They later visited shops and the temple.
Child Sacrifice Cult Temple (North of Elredd)	40, 41, 42	Priests, Cleric, Ghasts, Half-orc, Xandras (Necromancer), Brady kids (slaves)	Disguised, they infiltrated the cult's base, fought undead and priests, freed children, and killed the Necromancer Xandras.
Woods near Elredd (Ragnar Ambush)	42, 43	Ragnar (killed), Glyrthiel, Hazzard and thugs	They were ambushed by Slavelord agents seeking to capture them. They fought back, killing Ragnar and finding a note detailing the Slavelords' plans.
Alley/Well (Elredd)	43	Thugs/Archers, Crocodiles	They followed thieves into an ambush and pursued escapees down a well into the underground.
Flooded Chamber/Sewers (Elredd Underground)	44	Thugs/Archers, Crocodiles	They traversed the flooded sewer tunnels, fought archers and crocodiles, and found the magical portal back to their world.
Portal Destination Chamber (Darkshelf Quarry - Return)	45	Priests of the Elemental Eye, Mud Beast, Glyrthiel	They stepped through the portal and were ambushed upon returning to Darkshelf Quarry.
Darkshelf Quarry Mines (Return/Escape)	45, 46, 47	Orcs, Derro, Troll, Dire Wolf, Kat (She-Orc), slaves	They fought off waves of enemies (Orcs, Troll, Derro). Saved more slaves and escaped via the traditional mine entrance.
River/Darkshelf Quarry (Surface - Escape)	47, 48	Willis (Sr.)	They rested near the river using the Tiny Hut spell. They met Willis Sr., a local who provided background on the mine's takeover.
The Broken Rudder Tavern (Elredd)	48	Carn (owner), Rowyn (Lotus Dragon leader)	They returned to Elredd via the portal. Rowyn, leader of the Lotus Dragons, offered them a job.
Traveling South (Toward Highport)	49	Gnomes (Ningel), Bleeding Moon Gnolls	They traveled south on foot toward Highport, negotiating with gnomes and fighting Gnolls.
Saltburner Orc Outpost/Fortress	50, 51	Ghost (Orc Slayer), Orcs, Uenza (Half-Orc slave), Arne (Human slave)	They infiltrated the fort, met Ghost, freed Uenza and Arne, and learned more about the slave route into Highport.
Coastal Retreat/Pirate Cave (West of Highport)	59	Mask/Old Bastard, Kobolds, Feador, Merrill (slave)	Mask guided them out of the city chaos to this safe house after freeing slaves from the Undercity. They rested and arranged sea transport for the rescued slaves.
Traveling South (Toward Drachensgrab Hills)	60	Nightwings, Werebear, Tristan (Moon Dog), Death Dogs, Hellhounds, Jon (escaped slave)	They traveled south, fought monstrous creatures and dogs of hell. They met Jon, an escaped slave who served as their guide.
Slavers Stockade (Sudderham/Drachensgrab Hills)	60 – 68	Bugbears, Ape, Orcs, Icar, Grod'zar (Ogre Mage), Medusa, Markessa (duplicate), Grell, Drider (Miranda), Gibbering Mouthers	They scouted and infiltrated the fortified stockade. They fought through multiple levels, killed major Slavelord minions (Icar, Grod'zar, Medusa, Markessa duplicate), and discovered notes about deeper caverns/portals.
Steamy, Rocky Chasm (Stockade Underground)	67	N/A	They retreated to this hidden, foggy cavern after a brutal fight to rest and recover health/spells.
Underdark Cavern (Below Stockade)	69, 70 (Implied)	Grell, Sword spiders, Miranda (Drider), Gibbering Mouthers	They descended a massive ramp into the bioluminescent fungi cavern. They fought numerous deep-dwelling threats, discovering that the Slavelords were moving deeper into the Underdark caverns.
Sea Caves (Highport outskirts)	51, 52, 53	Crabs, Hypno Toad, Troglodytes, Lurker, Water Weird	They navigated the dangerous, submerged cave system under Highport walls. They killed the Water Weird to clear the path for the future escape of slaves.
Sewer Tunnels/Catacombs (Highport Undercity)	53, 58	Wet Undead (Ghasts), Wraith, Mask, Blackbird, Feador	They traversed the sewers to infiltrate the city. Later, they used them to escape with freed slaves.
Highport (City Streets/West Side)	53, 54	Hobgoblins (drunk)	Disguised, they moved through the city districts and fought Hobgoblins demanding protection money.
The Bearded Clam Tavern (Highport)	54	Feador, Lex's Legion (Lex, Cognac, Prentice, Mage)	They sought information and overheard Lex's Legion discussing their operations. They met Feador, who provided key intelligence on the slave transport routes.
Highport (Ruined Temple District)	54	Feador, Ooga Booga (Ettin guard)	Feador guided them to the ruined temple structure where slaves were processed, confirming the Ettin guard Ooga Booga.
Slave Pits of the Undercity (Highport Ruins)	54 – 57	Dirk/Sturm Bucholtz, Ghast, Wight, Sundew, Orcs, Giant Ants, Ant Cow	They navigated the initial underground levels, fighting undead, monstrous plants, Giant Ants, and capturing Dirk (Sturm Bucholtz), a slaver coordinator. They rescued slaves held in cells.