Lost Mine of Phandelver - Gundren's Ward

[Luccan]

"We were hired by Gundren to escort some stuff to the mines. But then stuff went bad, and now we're here to save the day!" Lonnie tells him. "We found out that Gundren is being held captive by King Grol, and we've got a vague idea of where he is. We're probably gonna go there next to save him too. Also I'm Lonnie-what's your name?"

Damn, that means they have the map. He gives Lonnie a nod Sildar Hallwinter

"More importantly.... Aparantly there was a prize on your heads. What is it that you guys are involved in that someone would pay good cash to kidnap and murder?"

Gundren and his brothers found Wave Echo Cave. It's where the map leads He looks between all of you and explains for those unfamiliar with the name the significance: Over half a millennia ago, dwarves and gnomes who lived in this part of the world made the Phandelver Pact, an agreement to share the rich mines of Wave Echo Cave. Supposed to have not only contained countless previous metals, but also great magical power. Spellcasters came and allied with the Phandelver Pact to create The Spell Forge. So potent was the magic in the cave a regular craftsman using the Spell Forge could create magic items. In the hands of real mage who understood it, it could create wonders. Sildar sighs But you know how such stories end. A hoard of orcs and evil wizards came and the two groups, the dwarves and gnomes and their allies and the orcs and their dark magic patrons, slaughtered each other. Wave Echo Cave, as well as the mines, were lost. People have been searching the hills around here for it since. And now an unknown force behind these goblins, someone I heard them call The Black Spider, has the map to it in the goblin fortress.

Sigrún Bonegrinder Goliath Barbarian 1 HP: 10/15, AC: 15 Conditions: None Rages: 0/2 Stone's Endurance: 1/1

"We should probably go to Phandalin first," Sigrún suggests, "Then Sildar here can get some rest while we update Gundren's brothers on the situation - assuming they're still waiting for us in Phandalin, as Gundren was meant to."

Sildar nods I was only Gundren's escort to town anyway. I wanted to make sure he got there safe, lot of good that did, but I need to find my contact. He again looks between all of you, this time sizing you up I don't want to delay you, but I could use your help once we're in town. You'd have the gratitude of the Lords' Alliance. And someone else in town might have an idea of where the Cragmaws are keeping Gundren and the map.

"Sildar its me Maria.", Maria says walking over to him and making sure he was all right, "We came here to rescue you and Gundrenn after we heard you and him were kidnapped by raiders. What happened?"

Maria? Gundren's ward? I'm sorry, lass. I pray he can be found before the worst happens. I at least know they took us both alive, so it must be important they can talk to him.