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Session-03-Seven-Warlords

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Session 3: Seven Warlords Memorial

Date: November 1, 2025 In-Game Date: Continuation from Session 2 (bar fight aftermath) Party Members: Gluthoric, Luna, Flynn, Llewyn, Nora Shores, Silas (new member) Absent: Sylen Vaelmont DM: Brandon

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Quick Summary

Session 3 marked a pivotal moment for the crew as they dealt with the aftermath of a bar fight and explored the mysterious statue of Pirate King Henry. The session opened mid-combat, with Ronan (Llewyn’s dog companion) performing a brutal finishing attack, followed by Nora’s vicious mockery driving an opponent to suicide through emotional damage.

After the brutal combat conclusion, the party explored the interior of the massive Pirate King Henry statue, discovering seven rooms dedicated to different members of the Warlords of the Sea - a powerful faction previously unknown to most of the party. This exploration revealed crucial world-building information: the Warlords are a significant power structure similar to the Shichibukai, working with the government while maintaining independence.

Most shocking was the discovery that Chief Bjorn (the corrupt chief killed in Session 1/2) was actually a former Warlord of the Sea, and that Snippy the Clown (their current employer) is also a Warlord. The party also discovered a mysterious golden globe containing a Log Pose marked “Genesis 39” - a religious/navigational artifact that may hold significance for Sylen.

The session also introduced Silas, a new barbarian who joined the group, and saw Flynn demonstrating impressive combat prowess with natural 20s. The running “belt joke” reached absurd heights with Gluthoric obsessively checking every enemy for metal belts to manipulate.

Timeline of Events

Morning at the Tavern (Combat Conclusion)

  1. Ronan’s Brutal Finish

    • Ronan (Llewyn’s dog) deals finishing blow with gruesome injury
    • Flynn rewards Ronan with fish

  2. Nora’s Devastating Mockery

    • Uses Vicious Mockery playing harp
    • Taunts enemy: “Your mom left you”
    • Enemy shoots himself from emotional damage (failed wisdom save)
    • Attempted Conjure Barrage transformation (failed, rolled 4)

  3. Rapid Eliminations

    • Gluthoric shoots enemy in head, brain splatter on Nora
    • Luna executes sneak attack, stabs lumbar region (8 damage)
    • Silas shoots with musket, bullet goes through stomach (11 damage, intestines visible)
    • Flynn delivers “one-two wombo combo” with natural 20 unarmed strike (13 damage)
    • Final enemy attempts to shoot Llewyn, misses, hits talking bass decoration

  4. Post-Combat Cleanup

    • Luna speed-loots all bodies before others can claim
    • Gluthoric magnetically collects all weapons (6 pistols, 6 cutlasses)
    • Bartender remains completely unfazed: “Just a regular day”
    • Violinist finishes performance and attempts to leave
    • Flynn pays bar tab, receives one free drink
    • Silas rents room for 1,000 berries

Exploration of Pirate King Henry Statue

  1. Approach to Monument

    • Party travels to massive statue dominating island
    • Mr. Squawks (Llewyn’s bird) scouts ahead
    • Reports seven rooms inside structure
    • Burnt building visible behind statue

  2. Discovery of the Seven Warlords

    • Party splits to explore rooms efficiently
    • Llewyn & Ronan explore odd-numbered rooms (1, 3, 5, 7)
    • Flynn explores even-numbered rooms (2, 4, 6)
    • Each room dedicated to different Warlord of the Sea
    • All rooms show heavy fire damage with soot and ash

Room-by-Room Exploration

Room 1 - Little John’s Chamber

  • Half-sized furniture for short occupant
  • Portrait of well-dressed short man with brown hair
  • Caption: “Little John, Warlord of the Sea”

Room 2 - Puma’s Chamber

  • Jungle motif with burnt vines
  • Catwalk structure at top
  • Portrait of man with tribal markings
  • Caption: “Puma, Warlord of the Sea”

Room 3 - Chief Bjorn’s Chamber

  • Nordic-inspired décor with burnt animal furs
  • Portrait in black armor near windows
  • CRITICAL: Recognized as corrupt chief from previous island!
  • Caption: “Chief Bjorn, Warlord of the Sea”
  • Party realizes villain they killed was former Warlord

Room 4 - Mystery Techie’s Chamber

  • Control panel with most buttons burnt/missing
  • One functional big red button (electrocutes on touch)
  • Portrait of young man with green hair
  • Flynn takes 1d4 electric damage (rolled deduction check of 1)
  • Llewyn later takes 6 electric damage investigating

Room 5 - Rona’s Chamber

  • Globe on table with shiny sheen
  • Portrait of regal blonde woman
  • Golden globe discovered - opens via button at equator
  • Inside: Log Pose marked “Genesis 39”
  • Llewyn pockets the valuable artifact
  • Caption: “Rona, Warlord of the Sea”

Room 6 - Snippy the Clown’s Chamber

  • Clear circus motif with broken spotlights
  • Glass shards from ceiling fixtures on floor
  • Portrait of Snippy the Clown
  • Caption: “Snippy the Clown, Warlord of the Sea”
  • Party realizes Snippy is their current employer!
  • Discussion: Should they kill their Warlord employer?

Room 7 - Sigmund’s Chamber

  • Completely empty - appears pilfered before arrival
  • Portrait of well-dressed man
  • Caption: “Sigmund the Cheapskate, Warlord of the Sea”
  • Players speculate cheapness explains empty room
  1. Return to Ship
    • Party shares findings with those who stayed behind
    • Flynn informs everyone about Warlords discovery
    • Shows Log Pose to group
    • DM cliffhanger: “What exactly is the Warlord of the Sea?”
    • Session concludes with party leaving island

Locations Visited

The Tavern (Combat Conclusion)

Description: Weathered establishment that’s seen extensive violence. Bartender utterly unfazed by carnage, treats deadly bar fight as routine business. Features performance area with violinist playing classical music and drums available. Talking bass mounted on wall (catchphrase: “It’s time to kick some bass”) survived combat unscathed.

Notable Features:

  • Performance stage with instruments
  • Talking bass fish decoration on wall
  • Bartender who treats lethal violence as “just a regular day”
  • Rooms available (1,000 berries per night)

Atmosphere: Despite violence, maintains casual tavern atmosphere where combat is expected and accepted as daily life.

Statue of Pirate King Henry

Description: Massive statue dominating the island landscape, honoring Pirate King Henry - presumably a legendary figure in world history. Contains large building structure within, accessible to visitors. Behind statue stands burnt building (not recent, but not ancient either). Interior consists of seven distinct chambers, each dedicated to different Warlord of the Sea.

Historical Significance: All rooms show signs of coordinated fire damage with heavy soot and ash, suggesting attack or disaster affected entire structure. The seven Warlords appear to have been honored here as significant figures in world’s power structure.

Condition: Fire-damaged throughout, soot and ash prevalent, abandoned but structurally sound for exploration.

Room Layout:

  1. Little John - Half-sized furniture
  2. Puma - Jungle theme, catwalk
  3. Chief Bjorn - Nordic theme (FORMER VILLAIN)
  4. Unknown Green-Haired Man - Control panel room
  5. Rona - Elegant chamber with golden globe
  6. Snippy the Clown - Circus motif (CURRENT EMPLOYER)
  7. Sigmund the Cheapskate - Completely empty/pilfered

NPCs Encountered

Bartender (Tavern)

Role: Tavern owner/operator Personality: Remarkably unfazed by violence, treating deadly bar fights as routine Notable Dialogue: “Just a regular day” (response to six dead bodies) Business: Charges 1,000 berries for rooms, occasionally gives free drinks Relationship: Neutral, transactional - neither hostile nor friendly despite mayhem

The Violinist (Tavern)

Role: Traveling performer Description: Classical violinist who performed during bar fight Personality: Professional musician, unbothered by combat Notable: Finished song despite violence, brushed debris off calmly Dialogue: “Well, that was an ordeal. I suppose it’s about time I leave, huh?” Suspicious: Party suspects her music might have driven attackers crazy (unconfirmed)

The Warlords of the Sea (Historical Figures)

Faction Description: Powerful organization working with government, similar to Shichibukai system. Members don’t have Marine bounties due to government affiliation, but pirates may still put bounties on them.

Known Members:

  1. Little John - Short, well-dressed man with brown hair; smallest chamber with half-sized furniture

  2. Puma - Figure with tribal markings; jungle/wilderness association

  3. Chief Bjorn - Pale man in black armor; DECEASED (killed by party in Session 1); Nordic warrior theme; formerly ruled northern island

  4. [Green-Haired Techie] - Young man with green hair; association with technology/control panels; identity/name unclear

  5. Rona - Regal blonde woman; possessed golden globe with Log Pose; appeared wealthy/noble

  6. Snippy the Clown - CURRENT EMPLOYER who hired party; circus performer/entertainer theme

  7. Sigmund the Cheapskate - Well-dressed man; known for miserly behavior; room completely looted/empty

Historical Context: All honored in Pirate King Henry’s statue, suggesting they were significant in establishing or maintaining current world order. Fire damage throughout suggests they fell from power or were attacked.

Items & Loot

Combat Loot (Bar Fight)

Weapons Collected by Gluthoric (via magnetism):

  • 6 pistols
  • 6 cutlasses
  • All metal items from 6 dead enemies

Other Loot:

  • Luna successfully looted all bodies before others could (specific contents not detailed)
  • Enemies had “rope belts” not metal (running gag continues)
  • Bartender owes Flynn one drink (on the house)

Statue Exploration Loot

Golden Globe with Log Pose (Taken by Llewyn)

  • Description: Globe made of solid gold, initially covered in soot/ash
  • Function: Opens via button at equator
  • Contents: Log Pose (One Piece navigation device)
  • Marking: “Genesis 39” - biblical reference
  • Significance: May have religious importance to Sylen (priest character); unknown navigational purpose
  • Value: Likely extremely valuable due to gold construction
  • Current Holder: Llewyn (pocketed it)

Character Moments

Gluthoric (Dustin - Gadgeteer)

Combat Performance:

  • Magnetically collected all enemy weapons after combat (6 pistols, 6 cutlasses)
  • Shot enemy in head, causing brain splatter on Nora
  • Attempted to pull enemy with metal weapon (DC 12 Dex save, enemy succeeded)
  • Used reaction to magnetically push bullet through enemy for extra damage

Belt Obsession Reaches Peak: The running gag about checking every dead body for metal belts reached new heights this session. Gluthoric’s obsession with belts has become a defining character quirk, with growing frustration at lack of enemies wearing metal belts.

Roleplay Highlights:

  • Performed on drums during tavern performance
  • Bowed to party after musical performance
  • Returned to ship while others explored statue
  • Still hiding full extent of magnetic powers from party

Best Quote: “I don’t want to do any of these cuz then you guys know my power” (refusing to demonstrate full abilities)

Luna (Lexy - Rogue)

Combat Performance:

  • Successful sneak attack with dagger (16+4=20 to hit)
  • Stabbed enemy in lumbar region (lower back)
  • Dealt 8 damage total
  • Enemy fell lifelessly to ground
  • Attempted to hide after attack but failed stealth check (rolled 6)

Master Looter: Speed looted all bodies before anyone else could claim items - most proactive about collecting treasure. Efficient and opportunistic in combat and looting.

Character Development: Maintains rogue archetype behavior perfectly - strike from shadows, take valuables. Works well with party despite independent nature.

Flynn (Matt - Brawler)

Combat Excellence:

  • Punched gut-shot enemy “right where he got shot”
  • Rolled natural 20 on second unarmed strike
  • Delivered finishing “one-two wombo combo”
  • Enemy’s eyes rolled back, fell dead
  • Performed Bruce Lee “Ha!” sound effect after killing blow
  • Dealt 13 damage total on critical hit

Exploration Leadership:

  • Explored even-numbered rooms in statue (2, 4, 6)
  • Took 1d4 electric damage from red button in Room 4
  • Tried to convince Llewyn to press button (knowing it shocks)
  • Shared information about Warlords with party afterward
  • Natural leader during dungeon exploration

Social Attempts:

  • Attempted to flirt with ladies at tavern (unsuccessful)
  • Paid bar tab and received free drink
  • Most enthusiastic about exploration

Best Quote: “I tried to get this to out [without violence]” (defending diplomatic attempt before combat)

Llewyn (Nathan - Marksman)

Combat Performance:

  • Commanded Ronan to attack (successful brutal attack)
  • Mr. Squawks scouted statue ahead of party
  • Gave Ronan treat for good performance

Exploration Success:

  • Explored odd-numbered rooms with Ronan (1, 3, 5, 7)
  • Discovered and claimed Golden Globe with Log Pose “Genesis 39”
  • Rolled 19 on perception check in Room 5 (with advantage from keen eyesight)
  • Investigated electric button after Flynn - took 6 electric damage
  • Rolled 9 on investigation check for button (learned nothing useful)

Strategic Thinking:

  • Asked if Ronan could sense danger from button (via “pup sense”)
  • Recognized Chief Bjorn’s portrait from previous island
  • Most cautious explorer - tried to use animals to test traps
  • Attempted to use Mr. Squawks to press button safely

Pre-Shock Quote: “If this kills me, tell the [ladies] how cool I went”

Nora Shores (Rachel - Skald)

Devastating Combat:

  • Used Vicious Mockery (DC 13 wisdom save) on enemy
  • Played harp, taunted “Your mom never loved you”
  • Dealt 5 psychic damage
  • Enemy became so distraught he shot himself in the head (failed save spectacularly)
  • Attempted Conjure Barrage (machine gun transformation) - rolled 4, failed
  • Spent 2 charges on failed attempt
  • Got covered in brain matter when Gluthoric shot nearby enemy

Character Development:

  • Devastating emotional attacks more effective than weapons
  • Learning Devil Fruit versatility (can transform into machine guns, gatling guns, etc.)
  • Has 9 charges per day for weapon transformations
  • Comfortable with violence and its aftermath
  • Metal music theme persists

Best Quote: “Your mom never loved you” (vicious mockery that caused suicide)

Meta Quote: “These are all things that my parents said to me” (joking about insult source)

Silas (Jared - Barbarian, NEW CHARACTER)

Introduction: New character joining the party. Rented room at tavern (1,000 berries) instead of returning to ship with main group. Did not participate in statue exploration.

Combat Performance:

  • Shot enemy with musket for 11 damage
  • Hit enemy in stomach - bullet went clean through
  • Caused visible intestines, enemy “reeling in pain”
  • Failed additional attack
  • Dust covered in combat debris

Character Details:

  • Level 2 - has Fury charges, will get Rage at level 4
  • Skilled marksman with musket
  • Doesn’t wear belt (adds to Gluthoric’s frustration)
  • Quiet personality, still learning group dynamics
  • More independent/lone wolf introduction

Player Meta: Players discussed he needs time to understand table’s humor and dynamics (the “belts” running gag, the chaos, etc.)

Best Quotes

  1. “Your mom never loved you” - Nora’s vicious mockery causing enemy suicide (devastating psychological attack)

  2. “If this kills me, tell the [ladies] how cool I went” - Llewyn before pressing electric button

  3. “I don’t want to do any of these cuz then you guys know my power” - Gluthoric refusing to demonstrate full magnetic abilities

  4. “Just a regular day” - Bartender’s response to six dead bodies

  5. “Should have picked better friends” - Said about dying enemy who chose wrong allies

  6. “Thanks for paying for the rooms” / “Thanks for buying my drink” - Gluthoric sarcastically thanking Nora moments before splattering brain matter on her

  7. “Well, that was an ordeal. I suppose it’s about time I leave, huh?” - Violinist calmly finishing after deadly combat

  8. “Does he have a belt on?” - Gluthoric’s obsessive first question when looting bodies

  9. “These are all things that my parents said to me” - Player joking about vicious mockery insults

  10. “What exactly is the Warlord of the Sea?” - DM’s cliffhanger ending question

Combat Encounters

Bar Fight Conclusion (Continuation from Session 2)

Enemies: 6 thugs/pirates (from previous session) Status at Session Start: Several wounded, several fresh Party Composition: Gluthoric, Luna, Flynn, Llewyn (+ Ronan), Nora, Silas (new)

Enemy Equipment:

  • Pistols
  • Cutlasses
  • Rope belts (not metal - running gag)

Combat Highlights:

Opening:

  • Ronan delivers brutal finishing attack (graphic injury)
  • Flynn rewards Ronan with fish

Nora’s Turn:

  • Vicious Mockery (DC 13 wisdom save)
  • Played metal on harp: “Your mom never loved you”
  • Enemy FAILED save spectacularly
  • Enemy shot himself in head from emotional damage (5 psychic damage)

Gluthoric’s Turn:

  • Shot wounded enemy in head (2d6 damage)
  • Natural 18 to hit (total 24)
  • Dealt 11 damage total
  • Brain matter splattered all over Nora

Luna’s Turn:

  • Sneak attack with dagger: 16+4 = 20 to hit
  • Stabbed enemy in lumbar region
  • Dealt 8 damage total
  • Enemy “falls to ground lifelessly”
  • Failed stealth check (rolled 6)
  • Speed-looted all bodies

Silas’s Turn:

  • Shot with musket: 17 to hit
  • Dealt 11 damage
  • Shot enemy in stomach - bullet went clean through
  • “Parts of small intestines visible”
  • Enemy “reeling in pain” but not dead

Flynn’s Turn:

  • Punched gut-shot enemy “right where he got shot”
  • First punch connected
  • Second punch: NATURAL 20
  • “One-two wombo combo”
  • Dealt 13 damage on crit
  • Enemy’s eyes rolled back, fell dead
  • Bruce Lee “Ha!” sound effect

Final Enemy:

  • Surrendered when told to empty pockets
  • Had nothing to give
  • Attempted to shoot Llewyn in face
  • Missed, hit talking bass decoration (“It’s time to kick some bass!“)
  • Final enemy eliminated

Combat End:

  • All 6 enemies eliminated
  • Zero party casualties
  • Luna looted all bodies
  • Gluthoric collected all weapons (6 pistols, 6 cutlasses)
  • Bartender completely unfazed
  • Violinist finished performance

Tactics Analysis:

  • Excellent flanking and positioning
  • Good crowd control (Vicious Mockery)
  • Efficient target prioritization (wounded enemies first)
  • Strong synergy between ranged and melee combatants
  • Gluthoric holding back magnetic powers for secrecy

Mysteries & Hooks

The Warlords of the Sea

Discovery: Seven chambers in Pirate King Henry’s statue, each dedicated to different Warlord

Key Questions:

  • What is Warlords’ relationship with government?
  • Why were they honored in Pirate King Henry’s statue?
  • What caused fire that damaged all chambers?
  • When did Warlords fall from power (if they have)?
  • Why does Snippy (current Warlord) need to hire pirates for bounty work?

Implications:

  • Party killed Chief Bjorn (former Warlord) - potential consequences?
  • Working for Snippy (Warlord) - what’s his agenda?
  • Warlords work with government but pirates still target them
  • Similar power structure to Shichibukai in canon One Piece

The Log Pose - “Genesis 39”

Item: Golden globe containing Log Pose marked “Genesis 39” Current Holder: Llewyn Found: Room 5 (Rona’s chamber)

Mysteries:

  • What is “Genesis 39” - location, biblical reference, or something else?
  • Why was it hidden in Rona’s chamber?
  • Does it point to specific island or destination?
  • Connection to Sylen’s religion (Sol worship)?
  • Is it literal biblical Genesis chapter 39? (Story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife)

Potential Significance:

  • Religious artifact that could interest Sylen
  • Navigation tool that works differently than standard Log Poses
  • Could lead to important location
  • Rona may have hidden it for safekeeping

The Fire at the Statue

Evidence:

  • All seven rooms show heavy fire damage
  • Soot and ash throughout
  • Building behind statue “set ablaze some time ago”
  • Damage is old but not ancient

Questions:

  • Was this attack on Warlords?
  • Did all seven fall at once?
  • Who had power to destroy facility honoring Warlords?
  • Was it government purge, rival pirates, or internal conflict?
  • Why hasn’t it been rebuilt or restored?

Clues:

  • Sigmund’s room completely looted (by him before fire, or looters after?)
  • Portraits and some valuables remain (not thoroughly looted)
  • Structure still stands (attack wasn’t total destruction)

Room 4’s Control Panel

Location: Fourth chamber (green-haired man’s room) Features: Control panel with all buttons destroyed except one big red button

Mysteries:

  • What did control panel operate?
  • Why is only red button functional?
  • What is red button’s purpose? (Currently just electrocutes)
  • Who was green-haired young man?
  • Technology seems advanced for this setting

Evidence:

  • Button gives 1d4 electric damage when pressed
  • Panel appears intentionally damaged/sabotaged
  • Room has technological theme unusual for other chambers
  • May have controlled something in statue or on island

Snippy the Clown - The Employer Warlord

Status: Current employer who hired party for bounty hunting Revelation: He is a Warlord of the Sea

Questions:

  • Why does Warlord need to hire pirates?
  • Is he testing party for something?
  • Does he know they killed Chief Bjorn (fellow Warlord)?
  • What’s his relationship with remaining Warlords?
  • Why is he operating from circus motif chamber?

Concerns:

  • Can they collect bounties from someone who works with government?
  • Is this trap or genuine employment?
  • Will killing targets put them on government radar?

The Violinist’s Role

Suspicious Elements:

  • Played calmly during deadly combat
  • Party suspects her music might have incited fight
  • Tried to leave immediately after combat ended

Questions:

  • Was her music magical/hypnotic?
  • Did she deliberately start bar fight?
  • Is she connected to larger conspiracy?
  • Why was she at that specific tavern?

Status: May have left; party didn’t detain her

Chief Bjorn’s True Identity

Revelation: The “corrupt chief” killed in Session 1/2 was a Warlord of the Sea

Implications:

  • Party killed government-affiliated power without knowing
  • Potential bounty on their heads now?
  • Did other Warlords know about his corruption?
  • Was his exile to northern island punishment or assignment?
  • Will there be consequences for killing Warlord?

Session Statistics

Session Duration: ~2 hours (7:30 PM - 10:01 PM)

Combat Encounters: 1 (conclusion of bar fight) Enemies Defeated: 6 thugs/pirates Party Deaths: 0 NPCs Met: 2 (Bartender, Violinist) Locations Explored: 2 (Tavern conclusion, Pirate King Henry Statue interior) Rooms Explored: 7 (all chambers in statue) Treasure Found: Golden globe with Log Pose, 6 pistols, 6 cutlasses, miscellaneous loot

Character Introductions: 1 (Silas) Characters Present: 6 (Gluthoric, Luna, Flynn, Llewyn, Nora, Silas) Characters Absent: 1 (Sylen)

Critical Hits: 1 (Flynn’s natural 20) Critical Fails: 1 (Nora’s failed Conjure Barrage) Enemy Suicides: 1 (from Nora’s Vicious Mockery) Electric Shocks Taken: 2 (Flynn 1d4, Llewyn 6 damage)

Inspiration Points Awarded: 1 (to all who joined Discord on time) Money Spent: 1,000 berries (Silas renting room) Drinks Consumed: ~5 (Flynn paid for 4 + 1 free)

World-Building Revelations:

  • Warlords of the Sea faction exists
  • Government alliance structure revealed
  • Pirate King Henry is historical figure worthy of monument
  • Biblical/religious elements present in world
  • Technology exists (control panels, buttons)

Key Decisions Made:

  • Silas stayed at tavern instead of joining ship crew
  • Llewyn claimed golden globe/Log Pose
  • Party chose not to detain violinist
  • Shared Warlord information openly (no secrets kept)
  • Decided to continue working for Snippy despite Warlord revelation

Tags: session session-03 warlords pirate-king-henry genesis-39 log-pose chief-bjorn snippy-the-clown discovery statue-exploration silas-introduction

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