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Hoard of the Dragon Queen Session 12

The session begins with the DM showcasing new interface features in Fantasy Grounds, including customizable “bitch bubbles” for sensitive content and a humorous discussion about cannibalism rules. The combat scene resumes with a troll and individuals bursting through a window, one of whom Poppy believes is Talis. Calic is shouting for everyone to stop fighting.

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Hoard of the Dragon Queen Session 11

The session begins with lighthearted banter and a recap of the previous session’s lizardman fight. The party learns the castle they’re approaching is controlled by the Cult of the Dragon, allied with bullywugs and unhappy lizardmen. They capture Snap Jaw, a lizardman, who reveals the lizardmen’s grievances and the presence of a dangerous black dragon.

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Hoard of the Dragon Queen Session 10

The adventurers, traveling with a wagon train, reach a roadhouse where they discover cultists’ crates have been stored in a strong room, accessible only via a key held by an orc supervisor. Ektar, transforming into a snake, infiltrates the storeroom and finds lizardmen moving “X”-marked crates through a hidden trapdoor. Upon Ektar’s return, the party

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Hoard of the Dragon Queen Session 9

The session begins with the adventurers planning their approach after capturing a cultist in the previous session. They decide to leave the cultist bound, taking his robes for disguises. Following a long rest, the party opts for a surprise attack on the camp’s rear guard. A combat ensues, resulting in the defeat of several cultists,

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Hoard of the Dragon Queen Session 8

The adventurers’ journey on the wagon train continues, with Gemma revealing the cultists’ slow-poisoning plot. Gleam Silver kills a cultist, leading to tense negotiations with the other travelers. Upon arriving in Waterdeep, they locate Leosin Erlanthar and Paladin Froome at the Yawning Portal. Froome and Leosin discuss the Cult of the Dragon’s growing threat and

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Hoard of the Dragon Queen Session 7

The session opens with the adventurers confronting a Harper member, whom they suspect is either an enemy or a source of vital information. Plans are made to subdue the individual, with consideration given to using spells to incapacitate him. Poppy and Ektar carefully track the Harper, while Agron contemplates using a sleep spell. The party

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Hoard of the Dragon Queen Session 6

The adventurers, now level 4, depart Greenest on horseback, heading north to Elturel. After three uneventful days, they sense a hostile presence. They reach Elturel, a well-lit city with a magical light source that repels undead. They locate Ontar Frume, a paladin of Torm, who they meet in a bar. Leosin Erlanthar secretly joins them

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Hoard of the Dragon Queen Session 5

The session resumes mid-combat within the cave, with Agron and Cowlick arriving late and disoriented. A chaotic fight against numerous kobolds, including winged ones, ensues. Poppy, Agron, and Wog utilize their abilities, but the battle is fraught with mishaps, including friendly fire. After defeating the kobolds, the party is alerted to a guard outside, triggering

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Hoard of the Dragon Queen Session 4

The adventurers, having gained renown in Greenest, are tasked by Leosin Erlanthar to infiltrate the Cult of the Dragon’s camp. Leosin, who was rescued in the previous session, reveals the cult’s leaders, including Rezmir, a half-black dragon, and a mysterious woman in purple. He suspects the cult’s plundered goods and possibly dragon eggs are stored

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Hoard of the Dragon Queen Session 3

The party, having captured a cultist, decides to leave him bound after taking his robes. They take a long rest and then attack the raiders’ rear guard, defeating them and taking their robes. They scout the main camp, observing its layout and identifying Leosin Erlanthar among the prisoners. They infiltrate the camp, using stealth and

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Hoard of the Dragon Queen Session 2

The adventurers, after defending Greenest’s keep, capture a cultist and guards for interrogation. They learn about the Cult of the Dragon’s plans, including a nearby camp with stolen loot and dragon eggs, and the identities of key cult leaders. A dragon attack forces the party to defend the sally port against further assaults. Following this,

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Hoard of the Dragon Queen Session 1

The player characters, Argon, Ektar, Kalak, Poppy, and Wog, arrive in the town of Greenest to find it under attack by a dragon and raiding kobolds and cultists. They immediately begin rescuing civilians, starting with a family under attack. After escorting them to the relative safety of the keep, they are tasked by Governor Nighthill

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