Session Summary
The party engaged in combat with multiple oozes after Selnove was thrown into a trapped room. A gray ooze on a platform and a black pudding hanging from the ceiling attacked while green slime covered the floor. Through coordinated efforts involving Grok’s rope lasso and Thal’s ranged attacks, the party worked to extract Selnove while dealing with the threats.
Thal’s Journal Entry
Scrawled in precise handwriting, with margin doodles showing a tiny gnome flying through the air on a rope while oozes reach for him with tentacles
Another perfectly normal day in this mansion - watching our gnome barbarian get himself thrown at mysterious chests. At least Grok had the sense to bring rope, though her aim with it rivals a drunken sailor’s first attempt at knot-tying. Between the gray thing on the walls, the black thing on the ceiling, and whatever that green mess was on the floor, I’m starting to think this place could use a good cleaning.
Crew Assessment:
- Combat Capability: Creative if questionably strategic
- Reliability Factor: Declining with each questionable decision
- Spiritual State: Ranging from rage to resignation
- Sea-Worthiness: Would need serious lessons in “look before you leap”
- Notable Moments: Selnove’s graceful flight via rope express
Attendees & Status
Present:
- Jinks (Thal) - Half-elf Rogue/Monk, Level 4
- Justin (Grok) - Half-orc Cleric/Druid, Level 4
- Ryan (Selnove) - Deep Gnome Barbarian, Level 4
Absent:
- Sidney (Hawthorne) - Changeling Bard, Level 4
Setting & Atmosphere
- Small hallway with three doors
- First room containing chest on platform surrounded by green slime
- Second room filled with spider webs and three giant spiders
- Third room revealed to be a normal linen closet
- Combat environment complicated by multiple types of oozes
Key Events
- Party discovered three-door hallway
- Selnove requested to be thrown to chest platform
- Encounter with gray ooze and black pudding
- Grok’s successful rope rescue of Selnove
- Party engaged in combat with oozes while maintaining position in hallway
Character Moments
- Selnove demonstrating characteristic recklessness
- Grok showing quick thinking with rope rescue
- Thal maintaining tactical position with ranged attacks
Important NPC Interactions
N/A - Combat encounter only
Loot Acquired
N/A
Emotional Highlights
- Tension during Selnove’s precarious position
- Coordination during rope rescue attempt
- Strategic planning against multiple threats
Narrative Consequences
- Loss of one javelin to green slime
- Discovery of additional mansion hazards
- Demonstration of party’s combat coordination
Player-Specific Notes
Thal
- Maintained ranged support position
- Successfully coordinated with Grok’s rescue attempt
Selnove
- Lost equipment temporarily during combat
- Entered rage state during battle
Grok
- Successfully used rope to assist Selnove
- Discovered spider room and linen closet
Decisions Made
- Choice to investigate chest room
- Decision to attempt rope rescue
- Strategic positioning in hallway
Notable Quotes
- Grok: “Not seen a dark rage, especially in an insane deep gnome with a love for food”
- Selnove: “Stay out of goop”
Cliffhanger/Unresolved Questions
- Outcome of ooze combat
- Contents of spider room
- Purpose of trapped rooms
Next Time
- Resolution of ooze combat
- Potential exploration of remaining rooms
- Further investigation of mansion layout