Dragonbane Chronicle

The Land of Legends

Campaign: Dragonbane (Misty Vale Setting)

Game Master (DM): Brian (Eggman125)

In-Game Calendar Date: 12th of Sevatt, Holy Year 1339 (Thorin's Day / Early Morning, Late Summer)

Primary Locations: Town of Outskirts (The Three Stags Inn), The Haunted Marshes, Ancient Sunken Shrine / Ruins of Truth

Party Members

• Sartan (Andrew / AndrewPNJJJ) — Mage / Spellcaster
• Isatis
• Garmander Whitewater
• Oliver
• Nix
• Jane Parker
• Kevin
• Jeff (smac972)
• Rob (Party member / absent player)

Following their perilous dungeon crawl into the ancient tomb where they secured the second piece of the shattered dragon statue, defeated a wight, recovered a magical warhammer and chainmail, and safely retrieved a mysterious dragon egg, the party makes their triumphant return to the frontier settlement of Outskirts.

The session focuses on worldbuilding integration (the Misty Vale custom calendar and astrological lore), dealing with lodging constraints at The Three Stags Inn, appraising and organizing party loot, gathering regional rumors, and embarking on a new expedition toward the Haunted Marshes. In the marshes, the party discovers an ancient sunken shrine containing the magical Fountain of Truth (Spring of Oaths), encounters an undead guardian spirit, discovers forgotten treasures (including 75 silver coins, a durable traveling cloak, and a finely crafted longsword), navigates dangerous bandit territory, and explores the intricacies of Dragonbane's tactical combat and skill advancement systems.

Part 1: Triumphant Return, Worldbuilding & Town Life in Outskirts

• Recap of Prior Exploits: The party recaps the events of the previous delve: descending into the sunken temple via rope, facing traps and undead, discovering four coffins with small circlet-adorned bodies (which they respectfully did not desecrate), clearing the ghost room to gain the magical warhammer (awarded to Rob), vanquishing the wight, capturing/interrogating a goblin named Grub who revealed their female leader named Melduke, and recovering the 2nd statue piece and a dragon egg hidden in the bushes.
• Calendar & Astrological System: DM Brian introduces the custom 13-month calendar for the world of Dragonbane:
  • Months: Modron, Apex, Maffett, Junka, Jules, Aaron, Sebet, Uptet, Nontet, Demtet, Bassball, Piano, Older.
  • Current In-Game Date: 12th of Sevatt, 1339 (Thorin's Day / Thursday morning), late summer, ~20–26°C with light breezes under dual moons.
  • Players are encouraged to select birthdays for their characters to establish future astrological signs and minor narrative boons.
• Return to Outskirts & The Three Stags Inn: Town guards are wide-eyed and amazed to see the adventurers return alive, elevating the party's reputation. The innkeeper at The Three Stags Inn welcomes them but warns that weekly immigrant waves arriving from the south mean their rooms cannot be reserved indefinitely. She urges them to petition the town magistrate for permanent quarters or property in Outskirts.
• Loot Accounting & Rest: Full rest restores all HP and Willpower/mechanics; character skill advancement ticks from previous successes are resolved. Inventory review confirms possession of the 2nd Dragon Statue Fragment, an intact Dragon Egg, the Magic Warhammer (held by Rob), Magic Chainmail, decorative headbands/circlets, rings, and coins.

Part 2: Town Inquiries, Rumors & March to the Haunted Marshes

• Goblin Intel & Melduke: The party discusses Grub the goblin, who has dispersed back into the wilderness. The threat of the bandit leader Melduke remains prominent.
• Planning the Next Expedition: Seeking clues regarding the remaining statue pieces and ancient ruins, the party consults town rumors and local maps.
• Key regional intelligence gathered:
  • The Haunted Marshes: Located approximately a one-day to two-day march from Outskirts. Town guard patrols only scout the perimeter due to heavy fog, dangerous terrain, and reports of hostile bandit factions.
  • Legends of the Marshes: Rumors suggest deep ruins, ancient shrines, and the potential presence of an elusive giant or hermit dwelling within the misty wetlands.
• Expedition Outward: The party equips themselves and marches overland toward the Haunted Marshes. Navigation through treacherous bogs and thick mist tests the party's vigilance as they seek landmarks and avoid known bandit patrol paths.

Part 3: The Sunken Shrine of Truth, The Spring of Oaths & Tactical Combat

• The Shrine & The Fountain of Truth: In the heart of the marsh, the party uncovers an ancient, partially submerged shrine containing a magical spring known as the Fountain of Truth (Spring of Oaths). Detection of magic confirms a strong mystical aura emanating from the waters. Legend holds that anyone who drinks from the fountain and speaks a sworn oath binds themselves to that vow.
• Encounter with the Undead Spirit: An ancient guardian spirit (undead orc/guardian) manifests, testing the party's intentions regarding the bandits and the sacred nature of the vale. The party navigates the dialogue carefully, recognizing that their goals align with eliminating the predatory bandits occupying the surrounding wetlands.
• Recovered Relics & Treasure: Searching the ancient decayed remains near the shrine yields:
  • 75 Silver Coins (15 silver initially spotted in the spring basin + 60 silver on fallen travelers/remains)
  • 1 Intact Traveler's Cloak (non-magical, but sturdy and weather-resistant)
  • 1 Finely Crafted Longsword (intact steel blade preserved from moisture)
• Combat Mechanics & Tactical Resolution: Detailed discussion and application of Dragonbane core mechanics:
  • Dodge & Action Economy: Clarification of the Fast Footwork / Bonus Dodge rules—dodging multiple attackers by spending resources, handling reactions without consuming full offensive actions, and tactical positioning against multiple melee threats.
  • Sneaking & Bluffing: Key skill checks utilized to bypass sentries and gain tactical surprises.
• Session Conclusion & Progression: Successful resolution of the shrine encounter; players tick relevant skills (Sneaking, Bluffing, Dodging, Weapon skills) for end-of-session advancement rolls.

1. The Bandit Menace & Melduke: Track down Melduke's bandit enclave operating in and around the Haunted Marshes.
2. The Giant of the Marsh: Investigate rumors of the giant residing deeper in the misty wetlands.
3. Permanent Outskirts Residence: Approach the town magistrate to acquire permanent lodgings or property before incoming immigrant waves fill The Three Stags Inn.
4. The Shattered Dragon Statue: Continue searching regional landmarks for remaining statue fragments.
5. The Dragon Egg: Determine safe incubation/preservation methods or consult regional loremasters regarding its nature.

Speaker-separated timestamped transcriptions of the original session audio (de-attributed):

• Part 1 — dbane_part1 (transcript).mp4.pdf.txt
• Part 2 — dbane_part2 (transcript).mp4.pdf.txt
• Part 3 — dbane_part3 (transcript).mp4.pdf.txt

Full Chronicle (Markdown): dragonsbane_session_full.md