Rime of the Frost Maiden

B1E2 Bryn Shander via Targos Donobis (Tiefling paladin, Bill), Mareshi (human Cleric, Tony), Draggo (Dragonborn Barbarian, Brian), Thokk (half-Orc Warlock, Duane), Knott (Firbolg Druid, Matt) The wizard Vellynne accompanied us to Byrn Shander where she intends to research more about the missing wizard Nass Lantomir who supposedly stole something from the wizard tower. Last reported crossing the “Spine of the world.” Along the way, she tells the story of the millennial old city of Netheril : an eminent human empire of powerful archimages, now lost, frozen somewhere in all this ice. Targos (s peaker Naerth Maxildanarr )- circled by a tall wooden wall that even extends into the lake thus protecting the fishing fleet that are now frozen in the ice. A city that sacrifices humans to appease Auril (the goddess of winter). Come upon a dog that proves to be owned by Garett from Targos. His wife surprised when “Dog” returned: he left with Garett days ago on...

B1E1 The Termalaine Mine Donobis (Tiefling paladin, Bill), Mareshi (human Cleric, Tony), Draggo (Dragonborn Barbarian, Brian), Thokk (half-Orc Warlock, Duane), Knott (Firbolg Druid, Matt) Due to the eternal night, every town makes some sacrifice to appease Auril ( the goddess of winter ). Whether food offerings, miscellaneous items, or human (rigged lottery?). Termalaine sacrifices warmth. At least the elders were smart enough to not sacrifice their main output of fish (caught per ice-fishing). The Meeting: Thanks to Auril casting a spell to keep the eternal night lasting, night with the northern lights and moonlight makes for the best daytime. No wonder Speaker Oarus Masthew (lawful good half-orc) set the meeting at midnight. We gathered at the Blue Clam (dockside tavern) run by Vernon Brig (another half-orc) who served up kava (liquor made from moss- considering plant life scarce per lack of sunlight). Hlyn Trollbane - elderly female dwarf ranger. ...