Session Summary: The Pestilence Cure
Date: Jan 2nd 861
The session began with the village of Mosswall in dire straits, as illness spread through its residents. With few able-bodied individuals left, Elder Fernwhisker entrusted Ethelred, Bramble, Beryl, Sourdough, and Lassie with a vital mission: to retrieve the cure from the ancient alchemist’s hut deep within the woods.
The Alchemist’s Hut: Animated Chaos
Upon arriving at the alchemist’s hut, the party faced their first challenge—animated vines that ensnared Bramble and Beryl in the entryway. Acting quickly, Beryl pressed forward in search of help, encountering Slink, a cunning mouse. Rather than engaging in conflict, Slink chose to let Beryl go, allowing her to save Bramble and reunite with the group in the library.
A Sudden Collapse and a Sinister Encounter
Meanwhile, Lassie and Ethelred fell through the weakened roof of the hut, landing in a chamber where they came face-to-face with Mange himself, holding a terrified hostage. In the chaos, Ethelred hurled a gas potion at Mange, inadvertently killing the hostage. The confrontation escalated as the rest of the party arrived.
Mange’s Escape and the Burning Vermin
The team united to capture Mange, but their efforts went awry. Beryl challenged Mange, uncovering a darker truth about the woodland world: the Guard and the villages they protect may not be as just as they seem. Mange escaped into the night, leaving Beryl with these revelations. Meanwhile, the rest of the party faced Slink’s Inferno Vermin—rats loyal to Mange who set themselves ablaze to complete their mission—forcing the group to fight desperately to survive.
A Deal with Slink
Regrouping at the hut’s entrance, the party negotiated with Slink. In exchange for safe passage, he shared the recipe for the cure, allowing the group to leave the hut with vital knowledge.
A Grim Return to Mosswall
Back in Mosswall, the illness continued to spread. Elder Fernwhisker had fallen ill and, to the party’s dismay, might not survive the season. Snape confirmed the recipe’s validity but delivered more grim news: they would need to gather rare ingredients from across the land to create the cure.
The session ended with Mosswall still in peril, its leadership faltering, and the party facing an even greater journey to save their village.