HOUSE RÆVAN

Session 04

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Session Overview

The party continued exploring Château Amber, having two significant encounters. First, a hostile encounter with ghost-like beings in a bedroom that turned violent, ending in the party’s victory. Second, a tense but ultimately diplomatic interaction with Janet Amber, an ogre who identifies as a noble lady of the house, which was successfully de-escalated through social interaction.

Thal’s Journal Entry

Just when I thought this mansion couldn’t get stranger. First, we stumble into a room with two ghosts - not the polite, ignoring-you type we’ve seen before, but the angry, try-to-kill-you variety. At least my companions proved they can handle themselves in a scrap. Grok’s got a mean throwing arm with that frying pan, I’ll give her that.

Then there’s “Janet Amber” - and yes, those quotes are necessary. An ogre playing at being a noble lady. Started crushing glasses when frustrated, which is about what you’d expect. Hawthorne managed to smooth things over with some quick thinking and drink-sharing. Even got invited back for makeup tips, of all things. At least Selnove seemed interested.

Found a nice little bonus behind a mirror in the ghost room too. Not that I’m telling the others about that - a sailor knows when to keep certain discoveries to themselves.

Crew Assessment:

  • Combat Capability: Solid showing against the ghosts, good coordination
  • Reliability Factor: Improving - handled both violence and diplomacy well
  • Spiritual State: Varied between murderous and diplomatic
  • Sea-Worthiness: Would still need work but showing promise
  • Notable Moments: Grok’s frying pan throw, Hawthorne’s diplomatic save

Attendees & Status

Present:

  • Jinks (Thal) - Half-elf Rogue/Monk, Level 3
  • Sidney (Hawthorne) - Changeling Bard, Level 3
  • Ryan (Selnove) - Deep Gnome Barbarian, Level 3
  • Justin (Grok) - Half-orc Cleric, Level 3

Setting & Atmosphere

  • Two bedrooms in Château Amber
  • First bedroom: Standard noble quarters with trapped mirror
  • Second bedroom: Master bedroom with four-poster bed and fine furnishings
  • Ornate architecture and expensive decorations throughout

Key Events

  1. Discovery and combat with two hostile ghosts
  2. Thal finding and looting a hidden safe (500 gold)
  3. Encounter with Janet Amber, an ogre identifying as a noble lady
  4. Successful diplomatic resolution with Janet through shared drinks
  5. Invitation for future makeup tips from Janet

Character Moments

  • Thal secretly discovering and looting the safe
  • Hawthorne’s diplomatic handling of Janet
  • Grok’s dramatic frying pan throwing
  • Selnove’s drunken acceptance of makeup tips

Important NPC Interactions

Janet Amber

  • Ogre identifying as a noble lady
  • Struggles with language and proper etiquette
  • Shows frustration through physical actions
  • Ultimately friendly when properly respected
  • Offered makeup tips to the party

Loot Acquired

Party Treasure

N/A

Personal Acquisitions

Thal:

  • 500 gold pieces (hidden from party)

Relationship Web

graph TD
    Janet[Janet Amber] -->|Offers Makeup Tips| Party[Party Members]    Hawthorne -->|Diplomatic Success| Janet
    Grok -->|Offers Drink| Janet
    Selnove -->|Accepts Future Tips| Janet
    Thal -->|Secret Discovery| Gold[Hidden Gold]

Emotional Highlights

  • Tension during ghost combat
  • Anxiety during Janet’s frustrated moments
  • Relief at diplomatic success
  • Humor in makeup tip offering
  • Camaraderie in group problem-solving

Narrative Consequences

  • Established positive relationship with Janet Amber
  • Discovered hostile ghost presence in mansion
  • Thal’s secret wealth acquisition may affect future dynamics
  • Potential future interaction regarding makeup tips

Player-Specific Notes

Thal

  • Successfully discovered and looted hidden safe
  • Maintained cautious approach to encounters

Hawthorne

  • Demonstrated diplomatic skills with Janet
  • Successfully de-escalated tense situation

Selnove

  • Accepted future makeup tips from Janet
  • Managed drunken state throughout encounters

Grok

  • Showed combat prowess with frying pan
  • Initiated peaceful interaction through offering drinks

Decisions Made

  • Chose diplomatic approach with Janet
  • Agreed to return for makeup tips
  • Thal decided to keep gold discovery secret

Notable Quotes

  • Janet: “Me Janet Amber, welcome to my house”
  • Hawthorne: “You’re really crushing it”
  • Grok: “We’ve learned to always knock first”
  • Selnove: “I like makeup tips”

Cliffhanger/Unresolved Questions

  • Nature and purpose of hostile ghosts
  • Janet’s true connection to House Amber
  • Location of missing caravan
  • Purpose of trapped mirror and hidden gold

Next Time

  • Potential makeup session with Janet
  • Further mansion exploration
  • Investigation of missing caravan
  • Meeting other Amber family members

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