Date: 3/11/25
Session Number: 4
- Logan - Tiberian Caipao: Dragonborn, Artificer, Noble Weaponsmith
- Nick - Goopy Globulon: Plasmoid, Soulblade Fighter, Astral Drifter
- Breezy - Breezy Bee: Aarakocra, Sorcerer, Entertainer
- Matthew - Orin: Deep Gnome, Soulknife Rogue, Bounty Hunter
- Peter - Thomas Stonebrook: Human, Barbarian, Former Guard
- Josh - Baloo: Bugbear, Bard, Entertainer
- Ryan - Dungeon Master: Dungeon Master, Storyteller
- Planet: Mardun
- Kingdom: Vrintia, a dynastic theocracy founded by the divine godking Os.
- Central Hub: Royal Vrintia Academy of Swords, Song, and Sorcery (RVASSS).
- Magical History: Rich in cosmic events, political intrigue, and magical history.
- The party met several professors in the back halls of the academy.
- Tiberian met with the headmaster, Hostomir, in his office.
- Goopy had his mind read by Professor Alressa Rose, who did not seem to like him.
- The party encountered a mimic named Randy in their dorm room, which later transformed into a winged creature and abducted Professor Chester.
- The party was introduced to the academy's strange and dangerous environment, including a broken terrarium with a missing creature.
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Characters:
- Professor Chester: Kenku professor abducted by the mimic-turned-creature.
- Professor Alressa Rose: Divination professor who read Goopy's mind.
- Professor Bovag Warmbrew: Dwarf professor who shocked Baloo.
- Professor Mikanor Akeran: Soulblade professor with a mysterious past.
- Arch-Sorcerer Tadumar Soulfire: Headmaster of RVASSS.
- Randy the Mimic: A mimic that transformed into a winged creature and abducted Professor Chester.
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Locations:
- RVASSS Dorm Rooms: Where the party initially stayed, now destroyed.
- Arch-Sorcerer's Chambers: Lavish, magical room with teleportation circles and glowing plinths.
- New Dormitory: A luxurious dormitory with a training area, bath, and garden.
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Items:
- Teleportation Circle: Used by the headmaster to teleport and capture the winged creature.
- Map to Dormitories: Given to Baloo by the headmaster, leading the party to their new dorm.
- Baloo & Professor Bovag: Baloo was shocked unconscious by Bovag, leading to mistrust.
- Goopy & Professor Mikanor: Goopy successfully bonded with Mikanor, gaining early insights into Soulblade techniques.
- Tiberian & Professor Warmbrew: Tiberian assisted Warmbrew with artificing, improving their relationship.
- Breezy & Book Goblins: Breezy befriended the book goblins in the library, earning their loyalty.
- Baloo: Coined the term "Decepticon" to describe the mimic and other deceptive creatures.
- Headmaster Tadumar Soulfire: Showed off his immense magical power by capturing the winged creature and freezing it in ice.
- Party Decision: Accepted the new dormitory offered by the headmaster, despite concerns about the academy's safety.
- Baloo: Led the party to the new dormitory using the map, despite not fully understanding it.
- Goopy: Attempted to scout the armory and vault for future heists.
- Breezy: Spent two weeks studying bird law and befriending book goblins in the library.
- Tiberian: Assisted Professor Warmbrew and relaxed, preparing for the semester.
- Thomas: Trained with Professor Nechal Pizer and explored the academy grounds.
- Orin: Scoped out the Sorcery Department for future heists and sent a letter to his father in the Underdark.
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Description: The party witnessed Randy the Mimic transform into a winged creature, abduct Professor Chester, and flee. The headmaster intervened, freezing the creature and rescuing Chester.
- Cause & Effect: The mimic's transformation revealed a hidden threat within the academy, leading to increased security and the party's relocation to a new dormitory.
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Description: The party met Arch-Sorcerer Tadumar Soulfire, who showcased his immense magical power by capturing the winged creature. He offered the party a new dormitory and explained the upcoming induction ceremony.
- Cause & Effect: The headmaster's display of power reassured the party of their safety but also highlighted the academy's dangerous nature.
- Duration: 20 minutes
- Description: The party explored their new dormitory, which included a training area, bath, and garden. They settled in and prepared for the upcoming semester.
- Cause & Effect: The new dormitory provided a safe haven for the party, but concerns about the academy's security remained.
- Duration: 25 minutes
- Description: The party spent two weeks preparing for the semester. Thomas trained with Professor Nechal Pizer, Breezy studied bird law, Tiberian assisted Professor Warmbrew, Oran scoped out the Sorcery Department, and Goopy bonded with Professor Mikanor.
- Cause & Effect: The downtime activities allowed the party to build relationships with professors and gain insights into their respective disciplines.
- Progress: Assisted Professor Warmbrew with artificing, improving their relationship.
- Key Actions: Helped carry Baloo to the new dormitory and relaxed in the academy grounds.
- Relationships Changed: Improved rapport with Professor Warmbrew.
- Emotional Arcs: Tiberian remains confident and prepared for the semester.
- Progress: Bonded with Professor Mikanor, gaining early insights into Soulblade techniques.
- Key Actions: Attempted to scout the armory and vault for future heists.
- Relationships Changed: Developed a fondness with Professor Mikanor.
- Emotional Arcs: Goopy is eager to learn and explore, despite the academy's dangers.
- Progress: Studied bird law and befriended book goblins in the library.
- Key Actions: Spent late nights reading and feeding sausages to the book goblins.
- Relationships Changed: Earned the loyalty of the book goblins.
- Emotional Arcs: Breezy is determined to excel in his studies and protect his new friends.
- Progress: Scoped out the Sorcery Department for future heists and sent a letter to his father.
- Key Actions: Attempted to connect with Professor Lairgace and investigated the Sorcery Department.
- Relationships Changed: Gained slight tolerance from Professor Lairgace.
- Emotional Arcs: Oran remains focused on his goals, despite setbacks.
- Progress: Trained with Professor Nechal Pizer and explored the academy grounds.
- Key Actions: Carried sacks of potatoes to impress Nechal Pizer and sent letters to the Bank of Oss and Lembrook.
- Relationships Changed: Improved rapport with Professor Nechal Pizer.
- Emotional Arcs: Thomas is determined to prove himself and protect his friends.
- Progress: Coined the term "Decepticon" and led the party to the new dormitory.
- Key Actions: Attempted to warn the academy about Decepticons and explored the new dormitory.
- Relationships Changed: Developed a playful rivalry with Professor Bovag.
- Emotional Arcs: Baloo remains resilient and humorous, despite being shocked unconscious.
- First Impression: A Kenku professor abducted by the mimic-turned-creature.
- Notable Actions: Abducted by the winged creature and rescued by the headmaster.
- Allegiances: RVASSS faculty.
- Relationships: Abducted by the mimic, rescued by the headmaster.
- First Impression: A divination professor who did not like Goopy after reading his mind.
- Notable Actions: Read Goopy's mind and expressed disapproval.
- Allegiances: RVASSS faculty.
- Relationships: Distrusts Goopy after reading his mind.
- First Impression: A dwarf professor who shocked Baloo unconscious.
- Notable Actions: Shocked Baloo and assisted in capturing the winged creature.
- Allegiances: RVASSS faculty.
- Relationships: Mistrusted by Baloo after shocking him.
- First Impression: The powerful headmaster of RVASSS.
- Notable Actions: Captured the winged creature and offered the party a new dormitory.
- Allegiances: RVASSS headmaster.
- Relationships: Respected by the party for his power and generosity.
- Description: Initial dormitory where the party stayed, now destroyed.
- Notable Features: Mimic encounter, broken terrarium.
- Dangers: Mimic transformation and abduction of Professor Chester.
- Description: Lavish, magical room with teleportation circles and glowing plinths.
- Notable Features: Teleportation circle, glowing plinths, and magical herbs.
- Dangers: None observed.
- Description: Luxurious dormitory with a training area, bath, and garden.
- Notable Features: Training dummies, communal bath, and garden.
- Dangers: None observed.
- Combat Name: Capture of the Winged Creature
- Enemies Faced: Winged creature (formerly Randy the Mimic).
- Number of Enemies: 1
- Tactics & Strengths: The creature was fast and elusive, dodging spells initially.
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to the headmaster's powerful ice magic.
- Outcome: The creature was frozen and captured by the headmaster.
- Critical Hits & Fumbles: Baloo's coining of the term "Decepticon" and his subsequent shock by Professor Bovag.
- Epic Saves or Failures: The headmaster's dramatic capture of the winged creature.
- Plot Twists & Surprises: The mimic's transformation into a winged creature and abduction of Professor Chester.
- Character Growth & Development: Goopy's bonding with Professor Mikanor and Breezy's befriending of the book goblins.
- Funny or Memorable Quotes:
- Baloo: "Decepticons! They're here!"
- Goopy: "I'm just a little guy, you're just a big guy. Let's make some magic happen."
- Gold & Valuables: None obtained.
- Magic Items Found: None obtained.
- Weapons/Armor Collected: Thomas obtained a blunted sword from the training room.
- Key Documents or Clues: Map to the new dormitory.
- Other Notable Finds: None obtained.
- Current Objective: Prepare for the upcoming semester and induction ceremony.
- Steps Completed: Settled into the new dormitory and built relationships with professors.
- Next Steps/Unresolved Issues: Attend the induction ceremony and begin classes.
- Obstacles Introduced: The missing creature from the broken terrarium and the academy's hidden dangers.
- New Factions, Deities, or Groups: None introduced.
- Mythology & History: The academy's legal system is based on musical laws.
- Political or Social Structures: The academy's hierarchy and the headmaster's power were showcased.
- Magical or Scientific Breakthroughs: The headmaster's advanced teleportation and ice magic.