BENDINGPASSAGE As quietly as you can, you sidle around the corner… a diagonal passage continues ahead and opens into a room, which appears to be illuminated. You hear the voice again, little more than a growl shaped into words: “Look at me, cur! Look at me!” You take advantage of these words to make a few more steps, and then you have a view into the room. What you see stops your heart.
Seated on a large throne atop a dais is a gruesome-looking warrior. Even sitting down he appears tall; you reckon his height to be at least seven feet, probably taller. He is armoured from head to toe, although his face and parts of his midriff are exposed. The armour is patched and rusted. In his hand he holds a huge sword, and he is glaring at the bound figure groveling before him. This figure has their back to you, but you notice the clothes of a noble. From his size, you judge this to be a teenage boy; likely Darek Brewmont. Which can only mean one thing: the big ugly guy on the throne is the Death Knight! And it looks as though you have arrived just in time – this appears to be a Squiring ceremony!
You feel a malevolent energy pulsing from the warrior. Watching, your mind races as you carefully consider your next move. Oddly, to his right is a brazier which emanates an unearthly blue light, casting an eerie pall over the huge warrior. Place a token to represent the Death Knight on the throne, and one representing you near the door. Don’t worry about a token for Darek just yet.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
WELCOME Suddenly the Death Knight’s bearing changes. He looks over the head of poor Darek and stares at you. “SO!” he booms, his rasping growl filling the chamber. “You’ve finally arrived. The great hero, come to rob me of my squire, eh?!” There is a brief pause, and then the creature breaks into a hollow, grating laugh which reverberates off the stone walls. Finally he recomposes himself and stands, uttering, “Prepare to die, fool!”
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Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
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CRITICAL
Rurik Initiative: 7
Death Knight Initiative: 3
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Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
KNIGHTATTACK As he prepares to attack, the Death Knight pauses and smiles at you, a chilling sight to behold. Then, from his bony, decimated gut, a horrid laugh arises, filling the chamber and echoing all around. The air is laced with fear, and Darek Brewmont cowers into a corner, whimpering and covering his face.
(WIS Save DC13 (Fear Aura): 23)
Then, still laughing, he lashes out at you with his longsword! (Attack: 14 Damage: 6)
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
TOSSER “Darek!” you yell at the boy, trying to shock him out of his frightened state. You could do with all the help you can get right now. You toss a dagger to Darek. You wield your weapon and prepare your next attack! Rurik uses his Channel Divinity: Guided Strike to add +10 to his attack roll.
Attack: 9 Damage: 7 + 3 (fire)
Rurik then uses his War Priest feature to use a Bonus action to attack again.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
ROUNDTWO “Damn you, interloper!” the Death Knight roars. “You will not rob me of my squire, as those wretches robbed me of my boy so long ago! AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!!” Quickly he moves forward to attack once more, his longsword arcing towards you, the undead warrior seemingly out of his mind with rage.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
BLADEBOY Darek has managed to cut himself free and has gotten to his feet. He is shaky, but there is a light in his eyes. You remember Lord Brewmont, and how honorable he seemed… perhaps there is a little bit of the warrior in this boy too!
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
VICTORIOUS The Death Knight is slain. You stand there over the undead corpse, twice dead now, catching your breath and taking in all that has happened in the last two days. “Do you have the stake?” Darek Brewmont cries. “From the Red Tree, do you have a stake? You must pierce him through the heart, quickly!”
NOREDSTAKE Looking back at the corpse of the Death Knight, you see the hand twitch, just slightly. You have heard of such things before. This Death Knight cannot be killed, at least not by ordinary means! Quickly you move over to Darek Brewmont and grab him by the arm. “Let’s go,” you command, and pull him to his feet. Both of you run from the chamber, leaving the crypt and the cemetery behind.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
HASTYCARAVAN Despite your victory, the words of the Blood Knight are still fresh in your mind. Turning north at the junction that led you to the cemetery, you continue for a short way, and finally Weathercote ends, and the landscape changes to wide, open grasslands. The sky is overcast, threatening rain, and pulling poor Darek behind you, you proceed at a run to a nearby farmhouse where you steal a horse. The farmer comes out of his house as you gallop away, shouting and waving his fists at your back. You reach Orlbar that evening, and deliver Darek to his grateful grandparents. “You shall be rewarded, brave champion,” Lord Brewmont promises, his eyes misting over. “On the morrow, I shall go to the You cut Lord Brewmont off, informing him that there is no time. You tell him that he must organize a caravan, and leave for Loudwater immediately, and you plead with him to trust your word. The Brewmonts leave for Loudwater that evening, with you and Lord Brewmont riding alongside, keeping watch. The journey takes several days, but finally you reach Loudwater.
With the Death Knight and the Blood Knight on your mind, your sleep is uneasy for weeks to come, haunted by visions. The Death Knight will haunt Orlbar once more… perhaps you will return one day and finish the job. But for now, you will be looking over your shoulder, keeping an eye on anyone in a robe… Now the Blood Knight has physical form, he will pursue you to the ends of the realm, and possibly beyond, with his army of cultists. It is time to disappear! You certainly didn’t want those fanatics following you to the village of Orlbar. That would have put all these poor folk in danger. So you resolve to deal with that danger when it presents itself. The Brewmonts pay you the promised 2000 gp, which is welcome, but it can’t relieve the weight on your mind. Poor Orlbar… no doubt the Death Knight will find another squire, in time.
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Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
SPOILSOFADVENTURE Congratulations, worthy adventurer! You have proved more than equal to the task. You completed the mission, rescuing Darek Brewmont, and gaining valuable experience along the way.
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Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
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As quietly as you can, you sidle around the corner… a diagonal passage continues ahead and opens into a room, which appears to be illuminated. You hear the voice again, little more than a growl shaped into words: “Look at me, cur! Look at me!” You take advantage of these words to make a few more steps, and then you have a view into the room. What you see stops your heart.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
WELCOME
Suddenly the Death Knight’s bearing changes. He looks over the head of poor Darek and stares at you. “SO!” he booms, his rasping growl filling the chamber. “You’ve finally arrived. The great hero, come to rob me of my squire, eh?!” There is a brief pause, and then the creature breaks into a hollow, grating laugh which reverberates off the stone walls. Finally he recomposes himself and stands, uttering, “Prepare to die, fool!”
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
CRITICAL
Rurik Initiative: 7
Death Knight Initiative: 3
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
KNIGHTATTACK
As he prepares to attack, the Death Knight pauses and smiles at you, a chilling sight to behold. Then, from his bony, decimated gut, a horrid laugh arises, filling the chamber and echoing all around. The air is laced with fear, and Darek Brewmont cowers into a corner, whimpering and covering his face.
(WIS Save DC13 (Fear Aura): 23)
Then, still laughing, he lashes out at you with his longsword! (Attack: 14 Damage: 6)
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
TOSSER
“Darek!” you yell at the boy, trying to shock him out of his frightened state. You could do with all the help you can get right now. You toss a dagger to Darek. You wield your weapon and prepare your next attack! Rurik uses his Channel Divinity: Guided Strike to add +10 to his attack roll.
Attack: 9 Damage: 7 + 3 (fire)
Rurik then uses his War Priest feature to use a Bonus action to attack again.
Attack: 18 Damage: 7 + 2 (fire)
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
ROUNDTWO
“Damn you, interloper!” the Death Knight roars. “You will not rob me of my squire, as those wretches robbed me of my boy so long ago! AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!!” Quickly he moves forward to attack once more, his longsword arcing towards you, the undead warrior seemingly out of his mind with rage.
Attack: 25 Damage: 8
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
BLADEBOY
Darek has managed to cut himself free and has gotten to his feet. He is shaky, but there is a light in his eyes. You remember Lord Brewmont, and how honorable he seemed… perhaps there is a little bit of the warrior in this boy too!
Darek Initiative: 20
Attack: 20 Damage: 6
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Brandishing your weapon, you move forward once more, roaring at the top of your lungs to rally yourself, and Darek Brewmont.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
VICTORIOUS
The Death Knight is slain. You stand there over the undead corpse, twice dead now, catching your breath and taking in all that has happened in the last two days. “Do you have the stake?” Darek Brewmont cries. “From the Red Tree, do you have a stake? You must pierce him through the heart, quickly!”
NOREDSTAKE
Looking back at the corpse of the Death Knight, you see the hand twitch, just slightly. You have heard of such things before. This Death Knight cannot be killed, at least not by ordinary means! Quickly you move over to Darek Brewmont and grab him by the arm. “Let’s go,” you command, and pull him to his feet. Both of you run from the chamber, leaving the crypt and the cemetery behind.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
Despite your victory, the words of the Blood Knight are still fresh in your mind. Turning north at the junction that led you to the cemetery, you continue for a short way, and finally Weathercote ends, and the landscape changes to wide, open grasslands. The sky is overcast, threatening rain, and pulling poor Darek behind you, you proceed at a run to a nearby farmhouse where you steal a horse. The farmer comes out of his house as you gallop away, shouting and waving his fists at your back. You reach Orlbar that evening, and deliver Darek to his grateful grandparents. “You shall be rewarded, brave champion,” Lord Brewmont promises, his eyes misting over. “On the morrow, I shall go to the You cut Lord Brewmont off, informing him that there is no time. You tell him that he must organize a caravan, and leave for Loudwater immediately, and you plead with him to trust your word. The Brewmonts leave for Loudwater that evening, with you and Lord Brewmont riding alongside, keeping watch. The journey takes several days, but finally you reach Loudwater.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
SPOILSOFADVENTURE
Congratulations, worthy adventurer! You have proved more than equal to the task. You completed the mission, rescuing Darek Brewmont, and gaining valuable experience along the way.
Kazri - Level 10 Human Paladin (Oath of the Ancients) - The Tales of the Fellowship of the White Cloaks
Droknin Palemane - Level 4 Leonin Barbarian (Path of the Beast) - Where the Cold Winds Blow... A Lost Mines of Phandelver Story
Faelan (Cottontail) Whisperwind - Level 3 Ranger (Fey Wanderer) - Zorg's Lost Souls II
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."