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breaking the wax seal · 19-Steinwacht-822
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Stonemount
D&D 5.5E
CLASS
Party Eyes Only
DIST
PLAYER-FACING
SESSION
Ep 3
LEVEL
5
CODE
19-Steinwacht-822
Chronicle Entry

No Stone Unturned

Thorn Road / Mykonos
01

The Tale So Far

Bregor guides the group through the tunnels to the Thorn Road, where an ambush by invisible imps becomes an unexpected alliance. Azeem negotiates safe passage with the hungry devils, securing their guidance—and even discovering the rare narcotic fungus known as Glowies. At the Thorn Road, the group uncovers a disturbing operation: four cultists transporting three unconscious women toward Mykonos. Through a combination of magic, interrogation and some ruthless improvisation, they learn of the cult of Maltheus, its mysterious contact Edrar, and the women's likely fate at the Haven. They arrange for the women to be returned to Captain Melvin before continuing their journey. Their actions attract the attention of the Mistress's agents, who warn that their future use of the Thorn Road will be judged. The group presses onward through Silverline Pass to Mykonos, where they discover they are being watched from every direction. There, they finally meet Edrar—a proud half-elf expecting the women's delivery. Rather than reveal the truth, the group turns the situation to their advantage, convincing Edrar that an alliance with the Mistress could be far more profitable, particularly now that Prius Monfort has been removed from the game. Edrar agrees to a meeting in Stonemount in three nights. With their enemies watching and their own position increasingly precarious, the group slips out of Mykonos under cover of darkness.

Rumors & Whispers
CULTMaltheus is revealed CONTACTEdrar in Mikonis Cult StrongholdThe Haven NEXT MEETINGStonemount in three nights THREATThe Orb expects explanations
02

The Realm

NSEW

Thorn Road / Mykonos

Local Lore
ROUTEThorn Road → Silverline Pass → Mykonos MOUNTAINSIcespire Mountains
03

Encounter Standing

Imps in Deepmount
low
Cultists
medium
The Orb
high

Party Status

Town Mood
Anxious
Thugs in ScreeFall
Ascendant
Glacier Guard
Actively Patrolling
04

Quest Objectives

01

Uncover the Cult of Maltheus

Follow the chain from the rescued women and Edrar toward the Haven and discover the purpose of the cult's operation.

Main Quest
02

Meet the Mistress

Arrange and attend the meeting in Stonemount in three nights to determine whether the group may continue using the Thorn Road.

Main Quest
03

Protect the Rescued Women

Return the three rescued women safely to Captain Melvin.

Side Quest
04

Deal with Edrar

Use Edrar's ambition and rivalry with Prius Monfort to advance the group's position.

Side Quest
05

Illustrations & Handouts

06

Chronicle Log

Deepmount
Bregor guides the group through the tunnels toward the Thorn Road.
Deepmount
Invisible imps ambush the group. Azeem negotiates safe passage by offering food in exchange for guidance.
Deepmount
Groo, Broo, Froo and Kroo guide the group to the Glowies and communicate the agreement to other devils.
The Thorn Road
The group discovers four cultists loading a cart with three unconscious women.
The Thorn Road
A sleep spell and interrogation lead to three cultists being fed to the devils; the remaining cultist, Ellis, reveals information about the cult of Maltheus and Edrar.
The Thorn Road
The group arranges for the women to be returned to Captain Melvin and secures safe passage from the devils.
The Thorn Road
A black-clad figure reveals that the group is surrounded and warns that the Mistress will decide their fate regarding the Thorn Road.
Silverline Pass
The group travels through Silverline Pass toward Mykonos and spots an airship near the Icespire Mountains.
Mykonos
In Mykonos, the group discovers they are being watched throughout the city.
Mykonos
Edrar approaches the group in a tavern expecting the delivery.
Mykonos
The group convinces Edrar to meet the Mistress in Stonemount, exploiting her ambition and rivalry with Prius Monfort.
Mykonos
Edrar agrees to meet in Stonemount in three nights. The group escapes Mykonos that night.