Play Report May 11, 2026 - Boasting with the Boys #8
Introduction
This session was just the Donenashoe Three: Marcus Musen, Mrs. Cranberry, and Dog Doggins. All three were quite well-heeled and with ample cash to burn, so much of the session was spent in Guthram finding ways to burn it. The vibe this session was more hangout/beach episode as a result, a nice change of pace.
I introduced the rules for attracting companions this session and implemented a Bling Rating leaderboard; all players can see how much visible wealth they are displaying in hacksilver. This seems to have had the effect of spurring them to spend even more and one-up each other, and also allows me to quickly determine how people will react to each player.
Lot of laughs this session. I'm happy with the light-hearted and goofy tone we keep at the table, it really helps the weird darkness hit harder when it does come up. The boasts remain both an engine of adventure and comedy; I thought I was going to cry when Dog failed his boast the first time.
The dead elf was a nice little bit of serendipity; I always love when a random encounter ends up becoming such a major thread in a session. The gang had already been fascinated by the odd village by the river, and were eager to go back. I rolled for the spell they got, which was speak with plants. It wound up being a little underwhelming to the party, especially since casting it kills the caster. With that said, they did realize they can always make someone else do it. Marcus has also the ring Nastroph, which would help, but hasn't worn it yet.
Next session has been something of a moving target with work, birth, job hunting, and moves all in there air. It's been awhile since we've played, so to cut out some of the shoe leather I'll open next session back on Ruislip at the druid circle. This will allow me to give the party their well-earned rewards for finding the fallen druids, and bring the scope back in a little bit to Ruislip.
Session Report
In attendance:
- Marcus Musen
- Mrs. Cranberry
- Dog Doggins
Since the session was more low-key, we'll just cover the quick hits!
- The captured griffons have grown larger and will soon be at one another's throats!
- Marcus Musen commissioned a peculiar contraptionβa sort of plank with wheelsβfrom Guthram's wainwright, a Norseman named Skjatebort. He aims to show it to the King of Ergyng at the Wandering Court.
- Mrs. Cranberry won a leg wrestling competition against the mighty Eorlund the Rock! The Rock was so impressed by his opponent that he decided to join the crew.
- Dog Doggins tried to shave his name into a goat and set it loose through town, but in his drunken illiterate stupor instead had a drinking companion write "God was here" instead! This caused something of a kerfuffle among the Christians in Guthram.
- The trio spent much silver on a fine jewelry, clothing, and drink!
- Dog Doggins boasted that he would jog nonstop from Guthram to Diserth (X miles!) while only drinking milk. After failing the feat once, he succeeded on his boast! He felt horrible for days afterward, though.
- The band found a dead elf that had fallen and hit his head on a river rock. They returned his corpse to the strange village they had noted on a prior expedition, and learned how to cast speak with plants from the grateful "elder."
- The band smoked hookah with Atiq, who offered them bounties for capturing sorcerers. The magic-user also taught them wards, including the hilarious fascinum.