Dawnspire

  In the shadow of Thornhaven’s tightening grip , the city-state of Dawnspire has become both fortress and target. Supplies grow thin, faith wavers, and whispers of war echo through the streets. Yet even as the tide of conflict rises, a handful of heroes— 21 brave, reckless, and often outmatched adventurers —continue to strike back against the darkness. These are the chronicles of three decisive missions that shaped the course of this campaign—their triumphs, their sacrifices, and the ruin that followed.   The Burning Line Captain Hargraves dispatched a covert strike force to cripple a Thornhaven supply base that sustained the blockade in the island’s northeast. The team ambushed an enemy outpost, stole guard uniforms, and infiltrated the base under cover of night. Their deception turned into enemy devastation: a fireball ignited the heart of the encampment, incinerating the bulk of the garrison. But as flames consumed the compound, a black dragon descended from the clouds. ...

The Halcyon Masquerade Ball Captain Hargrave sent a group of adventurers into danger’s jaws: infiltrate the Halcyon , Thornhaven’s gleaming Titan-class warship, and cripple it before it could be used against Dawnspire. Masquerade masks in place, they mingled with nobles and mercenaries beneath chandeliers while alarms of war loomed behind the gilded curtains. Whispers with lords and corsairs gave way to chaos. Sterling tripped the alarm trying to steal the Lapis Barrier , hurling the gem into the sea while nobles screamed. Big D sent the ballroom into pandemonium, Cokehole set the galley ablaze, and a fireball tore through the corridors, incinerating Lord Thorncrest himself. Deep below, Sterling (with the believable alias of "Golden Spraytan") solved the engine’s puzzle, tore out the levitation core , and rode a conjured eagle into the night as the Halcyon began its fiery descent. The remaining party escaped by skiff, leaving Thornhaven’s pride crumbling from the sky. Wha...

  Eleven adventurers. Three quests. One sacrifice. As whispers of darkness grow louder and distant fires crackle on the horizon, three parties answered Dawnspire’s call. Their paths diverged, but their mission was the same: hold the line, uncover the truth, and protect the fragile stability they’ve helped build. Below is the updated map discovered at the end of Session 5. 🪨 Party One: The March of Giants News spread fast: a warband of hill giants , enraged by a poisoned river and vanishing game, had begun marching toward Dawnspire. With clever words and divine theatrics, the adventurers tricked the giants into believing they spoke with the voice of a god , even winning over one of their number in a trial of strength. Their journey took a darker turn when they confronted a Thornhaven warlock and her grotesque zombie clots . Gilberto narrowly escaped death, while Kib unleashed divine fury that scattered the undead horrors. Returning triumphant—with the warlock’s skull as proo...

  This is the explored area map as of the end of Session 4.

Twelve adventurers. Three paths. One fragile balance between hope and ruin. In the aftermath of the joint naval and land victory over Thornhaven, Dawnspire held three prisoners: Elias Thornmere , a merchant and covert Thornhaven agent Azhar the Inkwoven , a formidable mage Captain Elreld Thornwarden , commander of the captured ship On the morning of Session 4, it was discovered that Captain Thornwarden had hung himself in his cell. With tensions rising, the adventurers embarked on three separate but interconnected quests. 🛤️ Group One: The Marshlands and the Mound Tasked by the enigmatic Thessa Vale , the group ventured west into the fetid marshlands in search of the missing druid Havras Bogglesworth . Their path led to an ancient burial mound, where they faced fiendish horrors in a brutal and chaotic battle. Before the clash, they found Havras—moments before he sacrificed himself, transforming into a gelatinous cube to appease the ancient evil related to the Cult of Juiblex . His d...

Lorien Dawnwright summoned the adventurers for a covert mission—one that could not officially be tied to Dawnspire, as the implications would risk open war with Thornhaven. Intelligence revealed that Thornhaven was behind political destabilization efforts in Dawnspire, spreading propaganda and injecting counterfeit currency to manipulate inflation. Their operation was traced to Tidewatch Isle, southeast of the city, where they were coordinating with Elias Thornmere, a cloth merchant, to further the plot. The mission: Neutralize or sink the Thornhaven warship at sea Intercept the propaganda and counterfeit coins exchange on Tidewatch Isle Eliminate or capture those involved Do not be discovered as Dawnspire agents Through a daring, well-timed and coordinated naval and ground assault, the adventurers pulled off a remarkable victory: At sea, three ships executed a surprise ambush, showcasing Dawnspire’s naval prowess. They defeated much of the enemy crew, including throwing a mage overboa...