Choosing to aid New Haven with their medical supply shortage, our adventurers speak with Lily Greenhand who hesitantly directs them to collect mineral-rich water deep within the Fire Hole Basin; water said to have remarkable healing properties.
In the morning, they set off south into the wild country. For 3 days, they travel through the Wetland fringes, over purple heather-topped moors, and fend off a night attack from Timberwolves. They also aid a traveling merchant, Finnegan Hawksworth, make his way to the Great Southern Road. Before leaving, he warns of a great beast called the Tritentakla rumored to live further south.
The 3 adventurers carry onward through into the mists of the Fire Hole Basin, passing ruins of centuries-old structures of those who once inhabited the land. They encounter hot springs, geysers, and a Black Bear while also observing tracks of an even deadlier predator.
On their second night in the basin, they behold a haunting sight as a ghostly battle ensues all about them. Spirits begin possessing the remains of long dead soldiers. These Reanimated Warriors attack, and our adventurers would’ve eventually been overwhelmed if not for other spirits reanimating other knights who come to their aide. The armor left behind reveals two different symbols. Those that attacked bore a red triangular one. Those that aided bore a yellow 8-pointed star.
The next day, a special hot spring of green and pink is found, and water collected. But hiding under the water’s surface lay the Tritentakla. While Alcia healed and Allen fended off tentacles, an arrow from Caelum’s bow flew true and struck the creature’s sensitive eyes. The monster then brought its full form out of the water, allowing Allen the opportunity to throw poisonous berries down its throat. The Tritentakla, weakened and no longer desiring a fight (or meal), fled and our adventurers began the long journey back to New Haven.
January 8, 2023
(4th of Summermoot, 492cr)
Players: Benjamin, Brent, Vienna