Hommlet Darker Session A - The missing children

Fireseek 1

Black Lung Gordon the Thief 1
The Druid
Vindryl

The Village of Hommlet, typically a peaceful and idyllic hamlet, has been shrouded in an unnerving silence this winter. The usual sounds of laughter and merriment from the locals have given way to hushed whispers and worried expressions. The bitter cold has gripped the land, and the snow-covered streets are all but deserted.

As your group of adventurers seeks refuge from the biting cold inside the cozy common room of the Welcome Wench inn, you overhear a conversation at a nearby table. A group of villagers is discussing the disappearance of several residents, including the village’s elder, Sir Mordrins’ daughter (age 18), Scarlet and Torbins’ Herdboy (age 8). It’s said that they went missing without a trace.

Rumors swirl among the locals, some attributing these disappearances to the harsh winter, while others speak of something more sinister lurking in the nearby moors. An air of fear and uncertainty hangs over the village, and the villagers are too afraid to investigate themselves.

Just as you ponder the situation, an elderly villager named Eadric approaches your table. Wrinkles line his weathered face, and his eyes are filled with concern. In a hushed tone, he confides in your group, explaining that he believes these disappearances are no coincidence. Eadric tells you about ancient legends and forgotten prophecies that suggest a dark force awakens during the harsh winters of certain years.

He believes that the missing villagers may be linked to this ominous force and implores you to investigate their disappearances. Eadric warns that time is running out, and if the legends hold true, the consequences could be dire not only for Hommlet but for the entire region.

The group is in the Inn of the welcome wench and go speak with the village eldar who tells of his daughter picking berries in the swamp, now missing since mid-winters day.