# Library Xyntillan Session 2 (June 2, 2026) *Notes primarily sourced from a player who graciously shared their efforts with me in exchange for some extra XP.* ## The Party 2 strangers, a newbie and an experienced player. - "Quirky" Level 1 elf fighter - Level 1 Gnome Thief ## Party Deaths Thus Far in the Campaign None ## Treasure Fiery wine. (1d6+1 healing but causes berserking.) Iron ingots (a few gp) ## Report ### Town Information was sought: - If you see the sign of the cross you can rest safely - The ancient forest cult is working in the mountains, beware the stone circles - There is a recent party sent out, they saw undead monks chanting (in chapel) - Someone sold old wine - Malevol family producing wine for centuries - family is long-lived. No one hired. No shopping. ### The Castle Garden murder holes Castle falling apart, mossy, gargoyle statues, ravens watching - S: vegetable garden in front of stable (potatoes + scare crow.) stables w/ stone buildings (debris in one stall.) Hayloft empty except saddle bag w/ flask w/ label fiery wine) - (W 40x40 ROOM with anvil, hammer attack, iron ingots. tried to take hammer but it attacked again later. melted it in forge.) ( center 30' 30' STABLE ROOM) (E 7 skeletons, target practice w/ hanging body in plate armor. surprised, left, spiked door.) - E: cobble path to E entrance. small buildings near double doors - N: Pavilion w/ arm outreached, well sculpted, wistful. Another pavilion on tiny island in shallow pond. Coffin: written "Tristan Malevol" the love lost." 4 hands on the coffin. Met skeleton inside who had 4 hands. He wanted a woman from the town and was annoyed but skipped away cheerfully. - N: a rose garden, 10' parapet. drowsiness; burn away the roses and animated limbs. garden shed; push spot on the wall to use secret door ### In the Castle - 30'-20' secret room from garden shed. Speakeasy. ghosts disappeared. bottle of ghost gin. north door leads to ghost nursery - N: 30' x 30' room. cradles swaying empty 8x Exit to N & E - E: hallway runs North-south. door 30FT NORTH. hallway turns at the south to east. x5 men, elderly clothing wealthy; discussing whether or not they can ruin performance by mistuning a piano key; it would show the performer is incompetent; performer = Maltricia Malevol. Hear wolf howl in hallway - Room N of nursey = armory x7 rotting, standing bodies enormous floating head watching the action; surprised and spiked the door. - Another door: 30x30': white sheets fluttering ; swarm of severed hands chasing cloud, sparkling + glittering with purple heart shaped bottle in center ### Session end The party retraced steps and escaped alive before our time ran out. ## GM notes Playing with only two players *can* be even better than playing with a big group. Small parties are good. We had a good time. Also, it was a successful, fun night for all 3 of us despite the lack of conflict and the lack of treasure. I didn't bring my graph paper this time because players haven't been interested in mapping. I intended to instead model point-mapping on my white board for them. Tonight was the night I had a player who wanted to map specifics and was experienced in doing so. Whoops.