Session 001: Bootcamp at Camp Sethreal
🎙️ Session Recording
Recording will be added after session
📜 Session Overview
The Journey Begins. Seven souls converge at Camp Sethreal, a remote training outpost where would-be Realmstriders learn to harness the power of the Æther. Under the watchful eye of Bringar "Old Brin", a grizzled dwarf with a mysterious past, the party receives their first taste of what it means to walk the planes.
🌟 Camp Sethreal
A secluded camp near a leyline nexus, marked by ancient obelisks humming with arcane energy. Ethereal wisps dance between crystalline formations, and at the heart stands a massive anchor crystal that pulses with planar power.
⚔️ Key Events
- Arrival at Camp: The party arrives individually, drawn by different circumstances
- Meeting Bringar: "Old Brin" introduces himself and the concept of Realmstriding
- Crystal Bonding: Each recruit receives a leyline-enhanced crystal
- First Trial: A training combat against a half-ogre to test basic abilities
- Introduction to Mary Jane: First mention of the Duckbee family connection
- [Add actual session events after playing]
👥 NPCs Encountered
Bringar "Old Brin"
Role: Realmstrider Trainer
A 4.5 ft dwarf with silver-braided hair and pale, knowing eyes. Leyline sigils are tattooed across his arms, and he carries a crystalline stave. Speaks in gravelly tones with wisdom earned through centuries of planeswalking.
Mary Jane (mentioned)
Role: Duckbee Family Member
Mentioned in connection with the Duckbee family farm that will feature in future sessions.
🎲 Combat Encounters
Training Exercise: Half-Ogre
Enemies: 1x Half-Ogre (Level 1 challenge)
Purpose: Test the recruits' basic combat abilities and teamwork
Outcome: [To be recorded after session]
💰 Starting Equipment & Gifts
Base Starting Magic Items
Each party member receives their initial leyline-attuned equipment:
- Broj: [Item details to be recorded]
- Tyelkoron: [Item details to be recorded]
- Sorina: [Item details to be recorded]
- Sinora: [Item details to be recorded]
- Xerocomath: [Item details to be recorded]
- Agelaius: [Item details to be recorded]
- Warwick: [Item details to be recorded]
✨ Character Moments
[Significant character interactions, roleplay highlights, and personal moments to be recorded after session]
📝 DM Notes
Bootcamp Structure: This session establishes the foundation for the entire campaign. Camp Sethreal serves as the launching point for the Realmstriders' journey across the multiverse.
Foreshadowing: The Raiders faction is mentioned as a future threat to be developed.
🎭 Looking Ahead
With their first trial complete and crystals attuned, the Realmstriders prepare for their first real mission. The Duckbee family farm needs help with a goblin problem...
Next: Session 002 - Warcrimes and Wit