Blood in the Waters - Darkening of Mirkwood - TOR 2e - Solo Game

Adventure: Adaption of Blood in the Waters (from Other Minds 24)

The Player Characters

Hallas: Elf of Mirkwood, Captain

Sigibert: Woodman, Champion

2946: 20th of November

Location: Lake Esgaroth

For examples of the biome in this area see T1: https://www.micahvanderlugt.com/middle-earth-biome-map

Note: Since this was a short adventure I will report most of the skill and combat rolls. As usual this adventure log is presented in bullet point fashion with limited narrative. I'm not interested in writing a detailed fictional account but you should get a good impression of what happened.

Adventure Phase

  • Hallas and Sigibert have spent the past couple of months, the end of Summer and beginning of the Autumn with their kin.
  • They arranged to reconvene in Lake Town and travel to Dale together because Gloin invited them to attend the anniversary of the Battle of the 5 Armies which happens in the last days of November.
  • The two travel by boat from Esgaroth and will stop at the Dragon's Head Inn which is located the Northern shore of the lake before they make their way to Dale.
  • Weather is: Gloomy skies, chilly weather (Weather: Perchance: TOR Palantir)
  • They discover that inn has been attacked and ransacked.
  • Hallas Awareness roll TN(14) 1d12+2d6: 7+2+3=12 Fail
  • Sigibert Hunting favoured roll TN(14) 2d12+3d6: G or 9+4+3+2=Auto Success
  • Sigibert notices blood stains on the wharf.
  • A man, Otar (who works at the inn), is found under the wharf. He tells Hallas and Sigibert that the inn was attacked by Goblins and Wolves. Some people were killed, some fled, some were captured.
  • Otar warns that they were led by a Great Orc and his Warg.
  • Some people come out of hiding from a nearby wooded area. They will look after Otar and bring him to Dale. They plead to Hallas and Sigibert to rescue those that have been kidnapped.
  • Sigibert will track the enemy.
  • My notes are incomplete here but it seems there were successful Hunting, Travel and Awareness rolls for Sigibert.
  • The fellowship follows tracks made by Goblins, Wolves and captives for a couple of hours but then Sigibert gets the sense this would be a good spot for an ambush. They must be careful.
  • Sigibert asks Hallas to scout ahead, in case his intuition is correct.
  • Hallas makes a Stealth roll.
  • Stealth Favoured (TN11) 2d12+3d6
  • G or 3+1+3+4 = Auto Success
  • Hallas comes back having spotted two Goblin Archers and their Wild Wolves who are waiting under a rock overhang. This keeps them out of direct sunlight but it is a poor place to stage an ambush from.
  • Sigibert will use his Hunt skill.
  • Hunt Favoured (TN14) 2d12+3d6
  • 10 or 3+6+4+2=22 = Success +1T = Great Success = Go quietly
  • Sigibert Stealth Roll
  • Stealth (TN13) 1d12+2d6
  • 9+3+2=14 = Success
  • The heroes ambush the enemy.
Combat
  • Hallas: Forward Stance
  • Sigibert: Forward Stance
  • Hallas Sword (TN14+0 Parry) 1d12+3d6+1d6 (Forward Stance)
  • Hallas rushed forward and attacks one of the Goblins
  • 8+5+5+4+1=23 = Success
  • He hacks at the Goblin. 
  • Goblin 1 -4 Endurance 4 left.
  • Sigibert attacks with his long hafted axe
  • Sigibert Axe (TN14+0 Parry) 1d12+3d6+1d6 (Forward Stance)
  • 6+6+5+5+3=25 = Success 1Tengwar = Heavy blow = Additional Endurance damage equal to Strength Rating +1 for 2-handed. 6+4+1 = 11 damage
  • Sigibert strikes down the second Goblin with a single mighty blow.
  • The surviving Goblin draws his dagger and lunges at Hallas.
  • 1d12+2d6 (-1d6 for ambush+1d6 for Forward) against Parry 22= 11
  • The Goblin misses
  • Wild Wolf 1 attacks Hallas
  • 1d12+3d6 (-1d6 for Ambush+1d6 for Forward) against Parry 22: 7+5+2+3=17
  • The Wild Wolf bites at Hallas but misses
  • The other Wild Wolf jumps at Sigibert
  • 1d12+3d6 (-1d6 for Ambush+1d6 for Forward) against Parry 16: 6+3+1+3=13
  • It misses as well
  • Hallas Sword (TN14+0 Parry) 1d12+3d6+1d6 (Forward Stance)
  • 3+6+4+2+3=18 Succes 1T = Heavy Blow = Additional Endurance Damage equal to Strength Rating
  • Damage to Goblin 1 = 4+4=8 Orc at -4
  • Hallas fells the Goblin with his sword.
  • Sigibert attacks the Wolf in front of him
  • Sigibert Axe (TN14+0 Parry) 1d12+3d6+1d6 (Forward Stance)
  • Eye+6+4+2+3=15 = Success 1T=Heavy blow = Additional Endurance damage equal to Strength Rating +1 for 2-handed
  • 6+4+1 = 11 damage to Wild Wolf 2
  • Wild Wolf attacks Hallas
  • 1d12+3d6 (+1d6 for Forward) against Parry 22: E+4+2+2+2=Success
  • The Wild Wolf bites Hallas and delivers a Piercing Blow to his arm.
  • -3 Damage to Hallas, he is at 19 out of 22 Endurance
  • Hallas makes a Protection test 1d12+3d6 (armour) against 14 (Wolf Injury Rating) = 4+5+5+3 = 17 No Wound
  • Hallas Sword (TN14+0 Parry) 1d12+3d6+1d6 (Forward Stance)
  • Wild Wolf 1 spends 1 Hate on Snake Like Speed to make the attack roll ill-favoured
  • 9 or 6+5+4+1+2=18
  • 4 Damage to Wild Wolf 1 = 8 Endurance left
  • Sigibert attacks the Wild Wolf in front of him
  • Sigibert Axe (TN14+0Parry) 1d12+3d6+1d6 (Forward Stance)
  • The Wolf spends 1 Hate on Snake Like Speed to make the attack roll ill-favoured
  • 9 or 6+6+6+3+2=23, 2 Tengwar
  • 6 Damage +2 Heavy Blows. Wild Wolf 2 is dead
  • Wild Wolf attacks Hallas
  • 1d12+3d6 (+1d6 for Forward) against Parry 22: 10+5+4+2+1=22 = Success
  • -3 Damage to Hallas, he is at 16 out of 22 Endurance
  • Hallas makes a Protection test 1d12+3d6 (armour) against 14 (Wolf Injury Rating) = 1+5+3+1 = 10 No Wound
  • Hallas Sword (TN14+0 Parry) 1d12+3d6+1d6 (Forward Stance)
  • 2+4+4+1+1=12 = Miss
  • Sigibert attacks the other Wild Wolf
  • Wild Wolf 1 spends 1 Hate on Snake Like Speed to make the attack roll ill-favoured
  • Sigibert Axe (TN14+0Parry) 1d12+3d6+1d6 (Forward Stance)
  • 10 or 9+2+1+1+1=14= Hit
  • -6 Endurance 
  • Piercing Blow = Wild Wolf 2 must roll 1d12+1d6 (armour rating) higher than 20 = 7+6 = 13 = Fail = Wound = Wild Wolf 2 is dead because 1 Might
  • Hallas and Sigibert hear the cries and shouts of the captives who are held behind some bushes nearby.
  • There are several people with bound hands as well as loot from the inn.
  • One of the captives is a young man named Lysaker who is severely injured.
  • Sigibert tries to Heal Lysaker
  • Heal (TN13) Favoured: 2d12+2d6 = E or 4 +6+2 = 12 = Fail
  • Sadly Lysaker dies of his wounds.
  • The remaining captives are Theustal (Beorning), Aesvi (owner of the Dragon's Head Inn), Toka (maid), Miki and Fari (Laketowners).
  • Hallas and Sigibert are told by Theustal that the attack was led by a large Orc (Rigurz) and his huge wolf (Warg). He took a portion of the loot, including a map belonging to Theustal and Lysaker and left shortly after the attack.
  • Theustal explains that he and Lysaker travelled from their home, the village of Grenedun to meet with Dwarves in Dale. They were seeking permission to re-open an old Dwarven mine that is indicted on their map.
  • Unbeknownst to Theustal, Rigurz the Orc was aware of the map and believes it can help him locate an old Dwarf fort where it is believed treasure is still buried. Rigurz and his Goblin troupe discovered he was travelling with the map and attacked when he was most vulnerable. He left the Golbins behind as a distraction in order to make a clean getaway.
  • The captives are free and everyone is led back to the inn quickly and safely.
  • After a short rest everyone travels to Dale, on the way they are found by servants of King Bard and escorted back to the city.
  • Hallas and Sigibert are brought before the King to inform him of what happened.
  • In attendance are, Dain II Ironfoot, Legolas Greenleaf, Alisa (emissary of the Woodfolk) and Gandalf.
  • Hallas and Sigibert don't know these people, except Hallas recognises Legolas.
  • The King's guests are very interested in what has happened because there haven not been many attacks by Goblins and Orcs since the Battle of the 5 Armies.
  • Sigibert and Hallas want to make the most of their audience and do their best to present themselves as best they can.
  • Sigibert: Courtesy TN13: 1d12+1d6+1d6 (-1 Hope)
  • E+6+2=8= Fail
  • Sigibert is not very articulate. Although the King and his guests are grateful to him, they are not overly impressed with his recounting of the events. Hallas attempts to make a better impression.
  • Council (Reasonable Request 3)
  • Time Limit = 3, so need 3 successes in 3 tries
  • Bonus +1d6 because the council is friendly towards the two heroes.
  • Hallas Persuade (TN11) 1d12+2d6+1d6=2+6+5+3=16 = Succes 1
  • Hallas Persuade (TN11) 1d12+2d6+1d6=9+4+1+1 = 15 Succes 2
  • Hallas Persuade (TN11) 1d12+2d6+1d6=6+6+4+2= 18 Succes 3
  • Hallas steps forward and tells the council about what happened as well as the missions done for Gloin.
  • The  King is impressed by the recounting of their deeds and now remembers he has heard of the two before.
  • King Bard exclaims: "As so you are Hallas and Sigibert. Gloin (their Patron) has told us about you two. I am grateful for what you have done. You shall be guests of honour at the banquet tonight."
  • Dain II promises Theustal to help the people of Grenedum re-open the mine.
  • Later that evening the old man in grey clothing approaches the two and asks more questions about the encounter with the Goblins and Wolves.
  • He introduces himself as Gandalf. Hallas is in awe, having heard of the wizard. Sigibert does not recognise the name but is polite to the old man.
Fellowship Phase
  • This is the first time the heroes have encountered Orcs and it is an indication that the Shadow is returning to Rhovanion.
  • -1 Shadow points for a successful first confrontation with forces of the Shadow.
  • Hallas and Sigibert are at 0 Shadow
  • Hallas and Sigibert have now become known to important people in this part of Middle Earth.
  • Hallas and Sigibert each gain XP
  • Survive a dangeround combast: +1 Adventure Point
  • Participate in a Council: +1 Skill Point
  • Over the next few days Hallas and Sigibert take part in the celebrations on the anniversary of the Battle of the 5 Armies.
Yule Phase
  • This brings to a close the first year of adventure.
  • Sigibert and Hallas decide to visit their familees for the Winter and Yule and to meet again in Laketown in the Spring.
  • All hope restored
  • All Endurance is restored
  • Bonus Skill Points = Wits Rating
  • Hallas +7 SP
  • Sigibert +5 SP
  • Hallas and Sigibert age +1 year = Hallas 201, Sigibert 22
  • Yule Phase undertakings:
  • Hallas: Gather rumours.
  • Hallas: Captain: Strengthen Fellowship +1 Fellowship Score until next Fellowship Phase
  • Sigibert: Ponder storied and Figured Maps: +1 to all Feat Die Rolls on the Journey Events Table until next Fellowship Phase
  • Sigibert: Champion: Writes a song about the battle with the Goblins. 'Goblin Slaying'
  • Hallas upgrades Scan from 2 to 3 costing 12 SP 
Notes

This is the last adventure in what I consider the prologue to the Darkening of Mirkwood campaign. My aim was to give the characters experience, introduce them to important characters and to set up characters, adversaries and factions that may become relevant in the future. 

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