Summary: The party discovered the hidden entrance to the Crystal Caverns, battled spectral guardians, and found the first fragment of the Moonstone Amulet.

Key Events:

• Successfully navigated the Whispering Caves using sound-based puzzles
• Defeated 3 Crystal Golems in the Guardian Chamber
• Thrain discovered a secret compartment containing ancient elven texts
• Elara successfully disarmed a magical trap protecting the amulet fragment

XP Awarded: 750 each

Loot: Moonstone Amulet Fragment, 3,000 gp in gems, +1 Crystal Dagger

Summary: The party attended the royal council, negotiated with faction leaders, and uncovered a plot to assassinate the high king.

Key Events:

• Successfully persuaded House Valerius to support their investigation
• Intercepted a coded message implicating House Blackwood
• Prevented poisoning of the high king's wine
• Gained audience with the royal spymaster

XP Awarded: 600 each

Loot: Royal Writ of Investigation, Signet Ring of House Valerius

Summary: The party arrived at the port city of Veridian and investigated strange shadow phenomena affecting the docks.

XP Awarded: 700 each