Recap
Before the main session events, the party encountered a troll outside the manor, entered, and found rats attacking a severed hand that was throwing plates and cutlery at them.
Major Events
- Met the animated hand called Argon the Annihilator (also heard as Arghun in notes), who identified himself as general of the keep.
- Showed Argon the manor key and deed awarded by Berline Haldoli.
- Learned of two secret passages: one in the bedroom and one in the basement.
- Explored the manor and found the study in disarray with tossed papers.
- Argon claimed the damage was caused by children searching for Qhallaqh the Collector.
- Found a secret passage in the bedroom.
- Recovered a platinum vampire tooth, which went to Mobby.
- Began exploring the basement/crypt.
- Was attacked by additional rats and skeletons controlled by an insect.
NPCs and Factions Mentioned
- Berline Haldoli - Blood Lord who rewarded the party with key and deed.
- Qhallaqh the Collector - Former manor owner whose name appears tied to recent intrusions.
- Argon the Annihilator (aka Arghun) - Animated hand, self-described general of the keep.
- Smoke - Noted as the intended manor heir, laid to rest in the crypt.
Important Context
- Session notes indicate the manor is supposed to pass to “Smoke,” who is buried in the crypt.
- The crypt/basement appears to contain active hostile threats, including insect-controlled skeletons.
Unresolved Threads
- Confirm Argon/Arghun’s exact canonical name and history.
- Determine who “Smoke” is and the legal or magical relevance to manor ownership.
- Investigate why children were searching for Qhallaqh the Collector.
- Identify and neutralize the source of insect control over skeletons.