Defeating Dregan and Rescuing Malachi's Family
The party completed their warehouse battle by defeating Dregan the Dockmaster in spectacular
fashion. They then systematically searched multiple warehouses, rescuing captured civilians
including Malachi's family, and discovered crucial intelligence about the infernal operation.
The session also featured Hank's unexpected taming of a hellhound.
Session Number: 4
In-Game Date: Day 3 of the Festival to Lyssaria, Campaign Year 1
Duration: 4 hours
Primary Location: Ashford Dockside Warehouses
The party finished their battle from the previous session with a spectacular finish.
Nibbles and Hank executed an unintended combo attack that resulted in Dregan the
Dockmaster's head rolling off his shoulders as he hit the ground, ending the threat
of this infernal leader.
Immediately after Dregan's defeat, Lina went straight to securing as much infernal
blood as possible from Dregan's neck stump, recognizing the valuable alchemical and
magical properties of such a rare component.
The party thoroughly searched the warehouse where they had fought Dregan, discovering
a crate filled with many goods and coin, providing both treasure and evidence of the
operation's scope.
Following the dock down from their initial location, the party found two more identical
warehouses, suggesting a much larger operation than they had initially anticipated.
The first additional warehouse contained another crate with more people inside,
indicating the infernal forces had been systematically kidnapping citizens for
unknown purposes.
In the second additional warehouse, the party made their most important discovery -
Malachi's missing family, finally solving the mystery that had driven much of their
investigation.
Also in the third warehouse was a hellhound, which Hank immediately and successfully
tamed, gaining a powerful infernal ally in an unexpected turn of events.
The party found a small dock office associated with the warehouse complex. When
searched, they discovered a manifest or ledger of some description containing detailed
records of items, people, and various gold amounts, many of which were scribbled out,
providing crucial intelligence about the entire operation.
Infernal leader of the warehouse operation, defeated by Nibbles and Hank combo
Status: dead - decapitated
The missing family members that started the party's investigation
Status: alive - rescued
More people found imprisoned in the second warehouse
Status: alive - rescued
Infernal creature tamed by Hank
Status: alive - now Hank's companion
Site of the battle with Dregan, contained treasure crate
Contained additional captives in crates
Where Malachi's family and the hellhound were found
Small office containing the operation's manifest and records
Enemies: Dregan the Dockmaster (completion of previous battle)
Outcome: Victory - spectacular decapitation
Notable Moments: Unintended combo attack by Nibbles and Hank resulted in Dregan's decapitation
Consequences: Led to rescuing all captives and discovering the full scope of the operation
Consequences: Gained valuable alchemical component
Consequences: Successfully gained a powerful infernal ally
Consequences: Discovered crucial intelligence about the entire operation
Ashford Tribune - Victory Edition
*Heroes Dismantle Infernal Network, Rescue Missing Citizens*
In a stunning conclusion to their investigation, the mysterious heroes who have protected
Ashford during our sacred festival have successfully dismantled the infernal network
threatening our community and rescued numerous missing citizens.
The breakthrough came at the dockside warehouse complex, where the adventurers engaged
and defeated Dregan the Dockmaster, described by witnesses as the leader of the infernal
operation. Reports indicate the villain met his end in spectacular fashion through a
coordinated attack that left no doubt about the heroes' combat prowess.
Following their victory, the heroes demonstrated remarkable thoroughness, systematically
searching not just one but three identical warehouses. Their diligence was rewarded with
the discovery of multiple captives who had been held prisoner by the infernal forces.
Most significantly, the heroes succeeded in rescuing the missing family whose disappearance
had sparked much of their investigation. The reunification of this family represents not
just a personal victory, but proof that the threat which had been growing in Ashford's
shadows has been effectively neutralized.
Perhaps most remarkably, witnesses report that during the liberation operation, one of
the heroes successfully tamed what can only be described as an infernal creature, turning
the enemy's own forces against them in an unprecedented display of courage and skill.
The heroes also recovered detailed records of the infernal operation, including what
appears to be a comprehensive manifest of the network's activities. These documents are
expected to provide crucial intelligence about any remaining threats and help authorities
ensure such an operation never again takes root in our fair city.
Harbor Master Willem, speaking on behalf of city authorities, confirmed that the dockside
area has been secured and declared safe for normal operations. "These heroes have not
only saved lives, but dismantled an entire network that threatened the very heart of our
community," Willem stated.
As our Festival to Lyssaria continues, the people of Ashford can truly celebrate, knowing
that the shadow which had fallen over our sacred observance has been lifted by the courage
and determination of these remarkable champions.
While the heroes' identities remain unknown, their deeds will be remembered long after
this festival ends. Ashford stands in eternal debt to these protectors who risked
everything to preserve our way of life.