Back at Alderleaf Farm, Fenn shared what she uncovered in Glasstaff’s workshop: ancient tombs telling of Wave Echo Cave and a lost mace of power.
Knowing Gundren’s stolen map points the way, and suspecting he or the map may have been taken to Cragmaw Castle, the party prepared to seek Reidoth the druid in the Ruins of Thundertree.
🐾 Cruelty on the Road
On the path to Thundertree, the group encountered two black-clad dragonborn traveling with a mistreated baby bulette.
Outraged, the party intervened, eliminating the** dragonborn** in a glittering burst of magic.
The rescued bulette happily attached itself to Poppy, who took it on as a companion.
🌿 The Druid’s Request
In the Ruins of Thundertree, the party found Reidoth, who warned of:
a green dragon now prowling the area, and
another band of black-cloaked strangers squatting in a ruined building.
Reidoth asked for help recovering her satchel of rare ingredients, abandoned while evading danger.
The group fought through giant spiders, reclaimed the satchel, and returned it safely.
Grateful, Reidoth revealed the location of Cragmaw Castle.
🏡 A New Mayor
On the journey home, Poppy shared her wish to run for mayor of Phandalin and help the town rebuild in peace.
At a town meeting in the inn, Mirna Dendrar (whose husband had been murdered by the Redbrands and family the party had saved) spoke in Poppy’s support.
The townsfolk voted in favor: Poppy became mayor, with Mirna as her vice-mayor and aide.
🔮 Looking Ahead
With Phandalin’s leadership secured, Poppy mentioned a friend who may join the party to continue the search for: